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Rasmus’ pick: Hulk: Smash Everything #1: Is Hulk really the strongest there is? Sure, he’s stronger than most people, but is he really stronger than everything? Dinosaurs? Planets? Gravity? Cosmic forces? Find out here. Written by Ryan North and drawn by Vincenzo Carratù. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Tony’s pick: DC K.O. — Superman vs. Captain Atom #1: Now that the field has settled and the weapons have been chosen, it’s time for actual fights! In this one-shot … Superman fights Captain Atom. I guess that was obvious. Written by Joshua Williamson and drawn by Sean Izaakse. ($4.99) Previously, in DC K.O. … | Buy it here.
Mark’s pick: Giant-Size Criminal #1: An oversized, annual-style issue headlined by a novella-length story by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips starring Ricky Lawless as he goes solo on his latest heist, plus a Criminal tabletop RPG module written by Kieron Gillen and illustrated by Phillips, behind-the-scenes insights into the Criminal TV series from Brubaker, and a fully illustrated guide to the world of Criminal and its key characters. Exclusively in print and only available at comic shops. Published by Image. ($5.99) Previously, in dad comics …
Adam’s pick: Terminator — Santa Claus Is Coming to Town #1: It’s Christmas Eve in Skynet’s apocalyptic future, and the atmosphere is pretty far from festive. But even in the blasted rubble of civilization, the surviving elders of the Resistance have fond memories of the holiday — and in between drone attacks, the younger members are eager to hear about them. Written by Paulina Ganucheau and drawn by Kendall Goode for Dynamite. ($5.99) Buy it here.
Matt’s pick: Trigger Warning — A Strangers in Paradise Story #1: Can Civil War veteran Katchoo find true love in a small western town? She can if Francine lives there. But first our weary soldier will have to battle quick-tempered outlaws and the quickest gun in the county. By Strangers in Paradise creator Terry Moore. ($5.99)
Austin’s pick: Amazing X-Men #3: Against all odds and with heavy losses, the X-Men reach Philadelphia, the capital of the Revelation Territories. But this is deep enemy territory, and the much-reduced X-Men will require significant allies to realize their objective: the assassination of Revelation, made all the more crucial by his true scheme coming to light. Written by Jed MacKay and drawn by Mahmud Asrar. ($4.99) Previously, in the Age of Revelation … | Buy it here.
Dan’s pick: GI Joe #15: Duke and Cobra Commander are confronted by an enemy they never expected. But the Dreadnoks aren’t far behind. Written by Joshua Williamson and drawn by Tom Reilly for Image/Skybound. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Also out this week
Ultimate Universe: Two Years In #1: In preparation for the Maker’s return, the Ultimate Guardians have been traveling all across time and space, recruiting members new and old. Don’t miss the dawn of many new characters, including Ultimate Daredevil. Written by Deniz Camp and Alex Paknadel and drawn by Lee Ferguson, Francesco Manna, Pat Boutin, Javier Pulido and Phil Noto. ($5.99) Buy it here.
Binary #3: Carol Danvers stands face to face with the enemy who has come to annihilate everything Carol holds dear. At her lowest ebb, will Carol manage to hold back the destruction, or will she go supernova and take it all with her? Written by Stephanie Phillips and drawn by Giada Belviso. ($3.99) Check out a preview. | Buy it here.
Batman #4: As Bruce Wayne investigates the Crown of Storms, Batman pursues Anarky and discovers a criminal conspiracy hiding in plain sight that will change the game for crime and criminals in Gotham City, and the world. Written by Matt Fraction and drawn by Jorge Jimenez. ($4.99) Previously, in Batman … | Buy it here.
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