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Adam’s pick: Moonstar #1: When an ancient, soul-sucking weapon is set loose, it’s up to Dani Moonstar to track it down. But the weapon’s deadly wielder won’t make it easy for her. After recent tragedies, can Dani trust herself to save those closest to her? Or will her self-doubt lead to even more bloodshed? Written by Ashley Allen and drawn by Edoardo Audino. ($4.99) More info here. | Buy it here.
Dan’s pick: Exploit #1: Kirby Kuo might be late to her true purpose in life, but no one would call the 30-something journalism intern out of time. When she uncovers a shocking secret about tech billionaire Cole Saxon, Kirby does what she has always wanted to do and publishes it. But the violence and vengeance that follow are like nothing she could have anticipated. Written by Laura Hudson and Tim Leong and drawn by Emiliana Pinna for Mad Cave Studios. ($4.99) Listen to Hudson and Leong talk about the series on The ComicsXF Interview Podcast.
Rasmus’ pick: DC K.O. #5: In the melee that started with dozens of heroes and villains vying for their chance to win the ultimate power in the universe, only one remains. But to truly be crowned King Omega, you must battle more than the obstacles in your path — you must battle yourself. It’s the finale to end all finales as the one true champion is crowned, the fate of all that lives hangs in the balance, and a shocking decision will bring the DC Universe to the Next Level. Written by Scott Snyder and Joshua Williamson and drawn by Javier Fernandez, Xermanico and Wes Craig. ($5.99) Buy it here.
Tony’s pick: Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees — Rite of Spring #6: Samantha Strong has made her choice, and Woodbrook will never be the same. By Patrick Horvath for IDW. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Matt’s pick: Batman #7: As Batman is beckoned to Arkham Towers by the mysterious man in Room Ten, nothing will prepare him for who he finds there. (Psst, it’s the Joker.) Written by Matt Fraction and drawn by Jorge Jimenez. ($4.99) Previously, in Batman … | Buy it here.
Austin’s pick: Avengers #36: Three years of dark mysteries, epic quests and cosmos-shattering battles comes to a head in a giant-sized final issue. Written by Jed MacKay and drawn by Farid Karami. ($4.99) Check out a preview. | Buy it here.
Also out this week
X-Men Annual #1: When an all-new mutant menace known as the Creationist forces four artists to visualize monsters that tear through reality, the X-Men must survive an attack where imagination itself becomes the enemy. Written by Ryan Stegman and drawn by Stegman, Steve Skroce and Sanford Greene. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Absolute Superman #17: Superman must save Metropolis from being devoured by his most terrifying enemy yet, the all-consuming Parasite — while the happiest man in the Absolute Universe, a simple family man named Lex Luthor, receives a fateful visitor. Written by Jason Aaron and drawn by Juan Ferreyra. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Radiant Black #40: For months now, Marshall has been the one and only Radiant Black, constantly striving to be better, to do better, to be the hero Chicago deserves. Not everything can be saved. Written by Kyle Higgins and Joe Clark and drawn by Marcelo Costa for Image Comics. ($3.99) 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.
