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Rasmus’ pick: Ultimate Endgame #1: Two (thousand) years have passed in the Ultimate Universe, but inside The City, the Maker has had thousands of years to prepare for his return. With the barrier around The City finally gone, heroes all across the Ultimate Universe must mobilize to defeat the Maker before it’s game over. Written by Deniz Camp and drawn by Jonas Scharf and Terry Dodson. ($5.99) Buy it here.
Dan’s pick: X-Men: Age of Revelation Finale #1: “I have plotted the way forward for this species. For this world. For all of us. I do not do this out of anger, but of love. I do not do this for love of power, but hatred of it. I was charged with ensuring the survival of the fittest. I am ensuring the survival of everyone.” Shut up, Doug. Written by Jed MacKay and drawn by Ryan Stegman and Netho Diaz. ($5.99) Y’all know how we feel. | Buy it here.
Matt’s pick: Star Wars Hyperspace Stories — The Bad Batch: Rogue Agents #1: When a separatist scientist and his dangerous invention go missing during the Clone Wars, Clone Force 99 is sent to track him down and prevent the device from falling into the wrong hands. But when Hunter, Wrecker, Crosshair and Tech arrive at the scientist’s abandoned laboratory, they quickly realize they aren’t the only ones on his trail. Written by Michael Moreci and drawn by Reese Hannigan for Dark Horse. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Adam’s pick: Marian Heretic #3: The past and present collide as Marian’s struggles with her place in the Church come to a head. Through Ravenna’s questionable guidance, she begins to glimpse a path forward — one paved in blood. But with the Redeemer revealing a godly side, Marian must confront a dark realization: Is there truly no one in the Church worth saving? Written by Tini Howard and drawn by Joe Jaro for BOOM Studios. ($4.99) Listen to Howard talk about the series on The ComicsXF Interview Podcast. | Buy it here.
Austin’s pick: The Lucky Devils #6: Hell’s happiest couple, Collar and Rake, are in a bit of a rough patch in their relationship. To make things worse, they’re about to be apprehended for their crimes against demonkind by the relentless devil hunter Sandpaper Pinch. To save their skins, they must turn to the most unlikely saviors they can find: each other. By Charles Soule and Ryan Browne for Image Comics. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Tony’s pick: The Ultimates #19: The Wasp has been a double agent for the Maker’s Council in the name of protecting her family. But now, with the Maker emerging, her treachery must be answered for. Written by Deniz Camp and drawn by Juan Frigeri. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Also out this week
Sorcerer Supreme #1: After rescuing the Cloak of Levitation and the Eye of Agamotto from the ashes of Doom’s fall, the Scarlet Witch has chosen to claim the title of Sorcerer Supreme. Wanda is willing to defy tradition, break every rule and chart a bold new path — one the Vishanti aren’t exactly happy about. Will this rogue Sorcerer Supreme bring magic in the Marvel Universe to new heights, or leave it in ruin? Written by Steve Orlando and drawn by Bernard Chang. ($4.99) 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.
