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Rasmus’ pick: Amazing Spider-Man/Venom — Death Spiral #1: A new superpowered serial killer is on the loose, and they’re coming for Spidey, Venom and everyone in between. But what terrible secret has Carnage learned, and what does it have to do with Spider-Man? Written by Charles Soule, Joe Kelly and Al Ewing and drawn by Jesus Saiz. ($5.99) Buy it here.
Matt’s pick: The Peril of the Brutal Dark, an Ezra Cain Mystery #1: Ezra Cain is a P.I. with a reputation for taking it on the chin if it means solving a case. But it’s his former life as an archaeology student that makes him the only man to track down an artifact that’s gone missing from the Museum of Natural History, an ancient anvil said to hold the power of the Greek god Hephaestus. Science fiction quickly becomes reality when a shadowy sect appears in the city wielding resources that defy human logic. Now, Ezra is the only thing that stands between them and their plot to overthrow America. By Chris Condon and Jacob Phillips for DC/Vertigo. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Austin’s pick: Universal Monsters — The Phantom of the Opera #1: After a series of violent crimes wracks the Paris Opera House, Christine Dubois’ career is in chaos. But the show must go on, and Christine will discover that no one — especially the mysterious voice whispering from the eaves — is what they seem. As an old friend returns to investigate these surprising attacks, Christine will find out there’s no escaping the Phantom of the Opera. Written by Tyler Boss and drawn by Martin Simmonds for Image/Skybound. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Tony’s pick: Is Ted OK? #1: Ted works for a mega-corporation owned by the world’s only trillionaire. He suffers from night terrors, obsessively draws the same mysterious figures again and again, all while listening to one track of music on repeat. Oh, and the only “person” he ever talks to is a stray cat. Sarah is a new arrival to the city, fighting her own demons, and her job is to remotely spy on Ted to ensure he doesn’t hurt anyone, or himself. When Ted’s mental state begins to crack, Sarah intervenes to help, and things go catastrophically wrong. By Dave Chisolm for Mad Cave Studios. ($5.99) Buy it here.
Dan’s pick: Wrestle Heist #3: If our heroes survive the trap set for them by crooked promoter Buddy Hansen, and if they can survive each other, they turn their attention to the greatest heist in wrestling history. Is their team complete? Are they prepared? Will there be a training montage? You better believe there will be! By Kyle Starks for Image. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Adam’s pick: Voyeur #4: As the love affair between Rook and Madeline heats up, it’s time to decide how devoted they are to one another. Enough to undertake a major felony? If Madeline is going to join Rook’s scheme to rob the Koh Kingfisher Resort of its priceless artwork, she’ll have to make a real commitment. But before they can steal any paintings, they’ll have to steal some time to plan their criminal life together. By Leah Williams and David Baldeon for Ignition Press. ($4.99)
Mark’s pick: The Power Fantasy #16: Kieron says, “Okay, then. You win. Let’s do a fight.” Dan says, “OH SHIT, THIS BOOK JUST GOT EVEN MORE NUTS.” By Kieron Gillen and Caspar Wijngaard for Image. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Scott’s pick: Absolute Wonder Woman #17: Diana faces off against a team assembled with only one mission: take down Wonder Woman at any cost. But after a strangely intimate betrayal, Diana finds herself outplayed, boxed in and running out of options. Written by Kelly Thompson and drawn by Hayden Sherman. ($4.99) Previously, in Absolute stuff … | Buy it here.
Also out this week
The Mortal Thor #7: Sigurd Jarlson is alive and on the run, but he has a weakness his enemies can exploit. He has neighbors, friends — and maybe more than friends. And the man called Mr. Hyde knows it. Somewhere in the city, a man with a hammer is on a rescue mission. Written by Al Ewing and drawn by Pascual Ferry. ($4.99) Check out a preview. | Buy it here.
The Bat-Man: Second Knight #3: A cloud of fear has settled over the city, and the Scarecrow has the people of Gotham right where he wants them. Jim Gordon will take the fight right to Scarecrow’s seat of power, City Hall. But where’s the Bat-Man? The Dark Knight has found himself staring down a power unlike any he’s ever seen: a man of unlimited strength. A superman. And he has a lot of questions for the Caped Crusader. Written by Dan Jurgens and drawn by Mike Perkins. ($6.99) Previously, in The Bat-Man … | Buy it here.
Void Rivals #27: The Quintessons gain the upper hand in the brutal war being waged on the Sacred Ring, but could Pythona, of all people, hold the key to victory? Written by Robert Kirkman and drawn by Andrei Bressan for Image/Skybound. ($3.99) Buy it here.
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