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Austin’s pick: X-Men United #2: Mutantdom’s newest institute of higher learning has barely welcomed its first students, and things are already going down in flames. Meanwhile, a team of mutants travels through time on a mission alongside Captain America. Written by Eve Ewing and drawn by Tiago Palma. ($4.99) Check out a preview, and our previous coverage. | Buy it here.
Scott’s pick: Dead Teenagers #2: High school seniors J.T., Ryder and Brandy have been catapulted through time into their adult bodies. Physically, they’re now elder millennials with jobs and families. Psychologically, they’re damaged teenagers with disposable income who are about to discover the consequences of making poor life choices. Even worse, not everyone thinks their new circumstances are an improvement over being ritualistically murdered every 24 hours. Does their never-ending prom night massacre hold the key to finding out how and why they were chosen to live out this supernatural torment? By Jude Ellison S. Doyle and Caitlin Yarsky for Oni Press. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Tony’s pick: End of Life #3: Eddie has a Big Cock problem: The chicken-headed Menagerie assassin has found his way to Pluto. Who could’ve given up Eddie’s secret? Or is Big Cock here for another purpose? Whatever the answer is, it’s obviously all Eddie’s fault, and now the whole town is in danger. By Kyle Starks and Steve Pugh for DC/Vertigo. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Matt’s pick: Wynd — The Power of the Blood #8: The last stand of Pipetown is finally here. Who will emerge victorious as Wynd and his found family of Esseriel’s best and brightest give it their all? By James Tynion IV and Michael Dialynas for BOOM Studios. ($5.99) Buy it here.
Dan’s pick: GI Joe #21: Storm Shadow and Scarlett return! The Arashikage and Cobra have met once before. Prepare for Round 2. Written by Joshua Williamson and drawn by Tom Reilly for Image/Skybound. ($3.99) Previously, in silent issues … | Buy it here.
Also out this week
Absolute Batman #19: Poison Ivy proved to be just one of the many horrors within the bowels of the Ark-M facility, and as Joker sets his sights on Batman, he decides to enlist the help of one of the center’s most terrifying doctors, Jonathan Crane. Written by Scott Snyder and drawn by Nick Dragotta. ($4.99) Previously, in Absolute Batman, and next time, in Absolute Batman … | Buy it here.
Ultimate Wolverine #16: Wolverine and Phoenix track Magik right into the demonic dimension of Limbo for an epic showdown. To escape Illyana’s realm of dark magic, a final sacrifice must be made, one that will lead directly into Ultimate Endgame #5. Written by Chris Condon and drawn by Alessandro Cappuccio. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #8: Battle Beast vs. Colossus and Juggernaut? But those are Marvel characters! By Robert Kirkman and Ryan Ottley for Image/Skybound. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Batwoman #2: Batwoman engages the enemy, drawing Master Slay and his acolytes onto the field. But can her father, Jacob Kane, reach her before the streets of Petalon become a kill zone? Written by Greg Rucka and drawn by DaNi. ($3.99) Previously, in Batwoman … | Buy it here.
Venom #257: “Death Spiral,” Part 8. Anna Watson and May Parker are caught in the Death Spiral, and their only hope is … Flash Thompson? Will Spider-Man and Venom save the day, or will MJ and Peter’s old wounds create a new tragedy? And where’s Carnage in all this? Written by Charles Soule and drawn by Javier Pina. ($4.99) Previously, in Venom … | Buy it here.
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