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Matt’s pick: Absolute Batman Annual 2025 #1: Big names tell tales from Absolute Batman’s early days. How did Bruce acquire his Batmobile? And what was it like for Black Mask’s party animals when Batman first hit the scene? By Daniel Warren Johnson, James Harren and Meredith McClaren. ($5.99) Previously, in Absolute Batman … | Buy it here.
Adam’s pick: Expatriate X-Men #1: X years later, the new team of Ms. Marvel, Bronze, Melee and Rift rises. They have seized control of the Mississippi River waters that divide mutantkind from the rest of humanity. Feared and powerful, their guerrilla tactics keep them in control — until a high-stakes mission to extract a valuable asset threatens to tear them apart. Can they hold together when everything’s on the line? Written by Eve Ewing and drawn by Francesco Mortarino. ($3.99) Check out a preview. | Buy it here.
Austin’s pick: Dick Tracy Halloween Special: As Tracy, Pat, Sam and Tess try to piece together the return of one of The City’s most bloodthirsty killers, other Tracy baddies start to creep out from under the woodwork. But the heroes dig deeper into the twisty mystery and discover something new — and perhaps more sinister! Written by Michael Moreci, Alex Segura and Chantelle Aimee Osman, and drawn by Geraldo Borges for Mad Cave. ($6.99) Buy it here.
Dan’s pick: Voyeur #2: Now that Madeline has figured out who is spying on her, and that the security guard Rook is not exactly who he tells everyone he is, her vacation has become a whole other experience entirely. What had been a trip of self-reflection and grieving is now a chance to explore herself even further. How far will she go with this man, both in the bedroom and outside it? By Leah Williams and David Baldeon for Ignition Press. ($4.99) Listen to Williams talk about the book on The CXF Interview Podcast.
Rasmus’ pick: Batman and Robin Year One #12: The fate of Gotham hangs in the balance as Batman and Robin battle through a horde of clay monsters that have overtaken the city. By Mark Waid and Chris Samnee. ($3.99) Previously, in other Bat stuff … | Buy it here.
Age of Revelation checklist
Undeadpool #1: X years later, the virus ravaging the Revelation Territories has finally made Wade Wilson into what he always wanted to be — a mutant! Deadpool’s healing factor is in overdrive, his mind a passenger in a body that hungers and cannot be sated, unless he devours the life force of mutants. Y’know, like Emplate kinda. Written by Tim Seeley and drawn by Carlos Mango. ($3.99) Where does the next Deadpool book rank in our “Shadows of Tomorrow” hype list? | Buy it here.
Cloak or Dagger #1: X years later, Tandy and Tyrone have tied the knot — but they can no longer exist on the same plane at the same time. Written by Justina Ireland and drawn by Lorenzo Tammetta. ($3.99) Previously, in the Age of Revelation … | Buy it here.
X-Vengers #1: X years later, Earth still needs the Avengers, but what happens when those who are left have transformed into mutants?! Dani Moonstar leads a new team of Avengers (Hawkeye, Vision, Water Widow, Shang-Chi, Variable Man and Cannonball) to protect the planet. But can these “X-Vengers” protect all of Earth, including the Revelation Territories? Written by Jason Loo and drawn by Sergio Davila. ($3.99) Listen to Loo talk about the book on the latest Patreon-exclusive episode of Our Son Pete. | Buy it here.
Also out this week
Imperial #4: The solicit blurb for this one just says, “WAR!” Because Jonathan Hickman doesn’t want to tell you anything. Written by Hickman and drawn by Federico Vicentini and Iban Coello. ($6.99) Previously, in Imperial … | Buy it here.
Emma Frost: The White Queen #5: The traitor within the Hellfire Club’s Inner Circle is revealed. Prepare for mutant-on-mutant mayhem when Emma Frost faces off against the rest of the Inner Circle in New York City. How will she manage to reclaim her crown as the White Queen? Written by Amy Chu and drawn by Andrea Di Vito. ($3.99) Check out a preview. | Buy it here.
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