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Matt’s pick: Hello Halloween #1: What if Hello Darkness but Halloween? Spine-tingling tales from R.L. Stine, Carola Borelli, Robert Hack, Megan Hutchison, Shawn Patrick Boyd and Elijah Henry for BOOM Studios. ($5.99) Buy it here.
Adam’s pick: The Terminator: Metal #1: In the post-apocalyptic future that follows Judgment Day, the shattered remnants of humanity must make use of every tool they can in their existential battle against the machines — and that includes the deadliest weapons that Skynet sends to annihilate them. For one member of the Resistance, this means trusting his life to a reprogrammed Terminator. Written by Declan Shalvey and Rory McConville and drawn by Lorenzo Re for Dynamite. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Tony’s pick: Sonic the Hedgehog Chaotix’s 30th Anniversary Special #1: When an elusive master thief threatens to rob the Mythsonian Museum, which detectives are better on your side than Team Chaotix? Can Vector, Espio and Charmy get to the bottom of the museum’s true mystery and crack the case? Written by Daniel Barnes and drawn by Ryan Jampole, Tracy Yardley, Mauro Fonseca and Min Ho Kim for IDW. ($5.99) Buy it here.
Scott’s pick: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #12: After 12 issues of being ripped apart, accused of murder and tried as villains, the Turtles fight to clear their names and heal their family. Nothing stands between them and freedom — except a threat unlike any they’ve faced. Ooh, are they finally going to attack and dethrone the Turtle God? Written by Jason Aaron and drawn by Juan Ferreyra for IDW. ($4.99)
Rasmus’ pick: Ultimate Spider-Man #22: The last will and testament of [redacted]. Uh-oh. Someone’s dead. Written by Jonathan Hickman and drawn by Marco Checchetto. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Austin’s pick: DC Finest: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part One: The multiverse is on the brink of collapse, and only the greatest heroes can stand against the darkness consuming reality. This volume collects the first wave of stories that set the stage for the Crisis on Infinite Earths. From Swamp Thing’s battle to fix his gravest mistake to Batman and Catwoman’s deadly struggles under red skies, these stories delve into the heart of DC’s characters as they fight for survival. Collecting stories from Swamp Thing #39; Batman #389-391; Detective Comics #555-558; Justice League of America #244; Green Lantern #194; Wonder Woman #327; DC Comics Presents #78; Infinity, Inc. #18-19; The Fury of Firestorm #41; All-Star Squadron #50-52; Crisis on Infinite Earths #1-4; and The Losers Special #1. ($39.99)
Dan’s pick: Y the Last Man: Unmanned DC Compact Comics Edition: In 2002, every man, every boy, every mammal with a Y chromosome everywhere on Earth suddenly collapses and dies. With the loss of more than half the planet’s population, the gears of society grind to a halt, and a world of women is left to pick up the pieces and try to keep civilization from collapsing entirely. The “gendercide,” however, is not absolutely complete. For some unknown reason, one young man named Yorick Brown and his pet male monkey, Ampersand, are spared. Collecting the first 10 issues of the series by Brian K. Vaughan and Pia Guerra. ($9.99) Buy it here.
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Radioactive Spider-Man #1: X years later, the X-Virus decimated New York, but Spider-Man won’t stop fighting. In a desperate gamble, Peter Parker doses himself with lethal radiation to hold the infection at bay. Survival comes at a cost. While this may not kill Peter, it sure messes him up. Written by Joe Kelly and drawn by Kev Walker. ($3.99) Buy it here.
X-Men: Book of Revelation #1: X years later, after the assassination of one of his prized Choristers, Revelation welcomes a new mutant to his capital city of Philadelphia. But the capital of the Revelation Territories hides many dangers, not the least of which are her rival Choristers — and Fabian Cortez will allow no one to challenge him for Revelation’s favor. But this new mutant has a secret ally – the Ghost of Philadelphia. Written by Jed MacKay and drawn by Netho Diaz. ($4.99) Check out a preview. | Buy it here.
The Last Wolverine #1: X years later, the people of Vancouver cheer a new hero: the Wonderful Wolverine, aka the Wendigo, Logan’s last student. But what happened to Logan? A secret from Wolverine’s past will set the last Wolverine on a mission to uphold his mentor’s legacy, unless a dire threat burns it all down first. Written by Saladin Ahmed and drawn by Edgar Salazar. ($4.99) Previously, in the Age of Revelation … | Buy it here.
Omega Kids #1: X years later, Quentin Quire protects the dream of mutant supremacy and independence as head of the Revelation Territories’ spy network. But when a conspiracy threatens the mutant utopia, Quire and his psychic students will have to distinguish friend from foe. Has Quentin got what it takes to carry the dream forward, or will the next generation replace the former revolutionary? Written by Tony Fleecs and drawn by Andres Genolet. ($3.99) Buy it here.
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