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Rasmus’ pick: Absolute Batman: Ark M Special #1: The origins of the enigmatic Ark M are explored! What terrible secrets lie within its walls, and just who is assigned to protect it from discovery? Written by Scott Snyder and Frank Tieri and drawn by Joshua Hixson. ($4.99) Previously, in Absolute stuff …
Dan’s pick: X-Men #23: Cyclops has been stranded in the Age of Revelation, fighting against impossible odds in the world of tomorrow. But while he’s been there, what has his future counterpart been doing in his body in the present? Written by Jed MacKay and drawn by Tony Daniel. ($4.99) Previously, in X-Men … | Buy it here.
Tony’s pick: Amazing Spider-Man #19: The spacefaring Spidey heads back to Earth, only to find Hellgate standing in his way. Spider-Man’s finally strong enough to beat the most powerful foe he’s ever faced … right? Written by Joe Kelly and drawn by Pepe Larraz. ($4.99) Previously, in Spider-Man … | Buy it here.
Scott’s pick: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles — Shredder #4: The Shredder’s quest takes him deep into the mountains of Japan, where he visits the temple of the Foot Mystics, an ancient sect that went dormant centuries ago. Shredder had hoped to leave their strange cult to history, but they may hold the key to defeating his powerful new enemy, the Mourner. Written by Dan Watters and drawn by Michele Bandini for IDW. ($4.99) Listen to Watters talk about the book on The ComicsXF Interview Podcast. | Buy it here.
Austin’s pick: Alpha Flight by Mantlo & Lee Omnibus HC: Alpha Flight has a new home: Mansion Alpha! From this technologically advanced base, the team protects its nation from threats like Scramble, Deadly Ernest and the Great Beasts. Collecting Alpha Flight (1983) #30-70 and Annual #1-2, Avengers (1963) #272 and Marvel Fanfare (1982) #28, and featuring stories by Bill Mantlo, James Hudnall, Jim Lee and more. ($125) Previously, in (books about) Alpha Flight … | Buy it here.
Matt’s pick: Los Monstruos TP: The city of Los Monstrous is populated by monsters of all the kinds you’d find in classic horror movies. They’re all just getting on with their lives, working, doing jobs, nothing bad, nothing evil. Well, apart from the crooks and gangsters in Los Monstruos’ underworld, but every city has those, right? All cities have private detectives too, and werewolf P.I. Perry Cutter has a simple case that’s quickly turning into a king-size headache. Collecting the four-issue series by James Robinson and Jesus Merino for Dark Horse. ($19.99) Buy it here.
Also out this week
Batman #5: A night out with Bruce Wayne goes off the rails immediately for Dr. Annika Zeller. It seems her experimental Crown of Storms has her marked for death. And if they survive the legendary 000 Gang, they’ll still have to confront the sinister assassin known as The Ojo. Written by Matt Fraction and drawn by Jorge Jimenez. ($4.99) Previously, in Batman … | Buy it here.
Wolverine #14: Logan crosses paths with Silver Sable on a mission to save a cadre of Morlocks. But are they on the same side? And who’s got Wolvie in their sights? Written by Saladin Ahmed and drawn by Martin Coccolo. ($4.99) Check out a preview. | Buy it here.
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers — Zord Quest #1: After a devastating encounter with the villainous Madame Axe-A-Lot, the Mighty Morphin team is left questioning whether they truly have what it takes. To regain their confidence, they’ll each have to go on a spiritual quest of discovery to the breathtaking landmarks that their Zords call home. Written by Joey Esposito and drawn by Gavin Smith for BOOM Studios. ($7.99) Listen to Esposito and Smith on The ComicsXF Interview Podcast. | 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.
