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Matt’s pick: Absolute Wonder Woman #15: The Mark of Hecate at a crime scene in Gotham draws Wonder Woman into Batman’s orbit in dramatic fashion. The world’s greatest detective and the world’s most famous witch must work together to solve a series of grisly and ambitious murders that threaten something much more dangerous coming for Gotham. Written by Kelly Thompson and drawn by Hayden Sherman. ($4.99) Previously, in Absolute stuff … | Buy it here.
Scott’s pick: Absolute Martian Manhunter #7: After the mind-altering events of the White Martian’s first foray on Earth, the Agency — a shadowy group with unlimited governmental authority — comes to investigate the strange occurrences in Middleton. John must juggle his job, hiding the Martian, his expanding abilities, and his crumbling relationships, all while living out of a motel. Written by Deniz Camp and drawn by Javier Rodriguez. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Rasmus’ pick: Justice League Unlimited #14: As the time-displaced heroes fight for their lives against the towering might of the demonic Neron, Mr. Terrific descends into the cold vacuum of space! But this time it’s by his own design. Can Michael Holt team with the rogue agent behind Justice League Red to purge all emotion and coldly calculate the fate of humanity? Written by Mark Waid and drawn by Dan Mora. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Austin’s pick: Cloak or Dagger #3: The Fenris Twins have cornered Cloak, and it’s not looking good. Dagger has one final card to play, but using it could tear our heroes — and what’s left of the fabric of reality — apart for good. Written by Justina Ireland and drawn by Lorenzo Tammetta. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Tony Thornley: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles — Battle Nexus #1: This five-part weekly event series finds the Turtles fighting for their lives in a martial arts challenge against allies from other TMNT universes. Written by Tom Waltz and drawn by Esau and Isaac Escorza for IDW. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Adam’s pick: Voyeur #3: Madeline has immersed herself fully in Rook’s world. The art thief has infiltrated the luxurious Koh Kingfisher resort as a security guard, and he’s using his perch from the control room to spy on the guests via the closed-circuit cameras. When they leave their rooms, he enters on the sly, stealing the expensive paintings from the walls and replacing them with fakes. Madeline decides to speed up the process by luring the unsuspecting victims away herself to give Rook the access he needs. But can the crook handle the jealousy her scheme fuels within him? By Leah Williams and David Baldeon for Ignition Press. ($4.99) Listen to Williams talk about the series on The ComicsXF Interview Podcast.
Dan’s pick: We’re Taking Everyone Down with Us TP: After her mad-scientist father is killed by the world’s greatest spy, 13-year-old Annalise is left all alone in the world. Sort of. Her dead dad’s robot bodyguard won’t stop following her around for some reason. Now, Annalise has a choice: try to lead a normal life for the first time ever, or seek revenge and maybe overthrow the world order in the process. Collecting the series by Matthew Rosenberg and Stefano Landini for Image Comics. ($19.99) Listen to Rosenberg talk about the series on The ComicsXF Interview Podcast. | Buy it here.
Also out this week
Absolute Superman #14: Behold the final battle against Ra’s Al Ghul, for the fate of Smallville and the soul of Superman. Written by Jason Aaron and drawn by Rafa Sandoval. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Void Rivals #25: The Quintesson War begins. Darak and Solila must lead their people in the deadliest war they’ve ever faced. When the dust settles, the status quo will be forever changed. Written by Robert Kirkman and drawn by Andrei Bressan for Image/Skybound. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Marvel Winter Break Special #1: Hit the slopes with your favorite Marvel heroes this winter, with the help of a team of superstar artists — and then warm up in the hot tub … hot springs … hot yoga … lots of places that start with “hot.” Written by Tim Seeley and Tony Fleecs with framing art by Nick Bradshaw and pinups by a host of artists. ($5.99) Check out a preview. | Buy it here.
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Dan Grote is the editor and publisher of ComicsXF, having won the site by ritual combat. By day, he’s a newspaper editor, and by night, he’s … also an editor. He co-hosts The ComicsXF Interview Podcast with Matt Lazorwitz. He lives in New Jersey with his wife, two kids and two miniature dachshunds, and his third, fictional son, Peter Paul Winston Wisdom. Follow him @danielpgrote.bsky.social.
