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Adam’s pick: Spider-Man/Superman #1: Marvel takes its turn teaming up its friendly neighborhood wall-crawler with the Man of Steel. In the main story, writer Brad Meltzer and artist Pepe Larraz pit Spidey and Supey against Lex Luthor and Norman Osborn. Additional stories are by Dan Slott, Marcos Martin, Geoff Johns, Gary Frank, Jason Aaron, Russell Dauterman, Louise Simonson, Todd Nauck, Joe Kelly, Humberto Ramos, Brian Michael Bendis, Sara Pichelli and more. ($7.99) Previously, in Superman/Spider-Man …
Dan’s pick: In Your Skin #1: Priyanka is a Bollywood uber-fan who has been obsessed with film star Ayesha Sen since she was a kid. But after a once-in-a-lifetime chance to meet her idol goes awry, and Ayesha announces her impending retirement from movies, Priyanka decides that if Ayesha isn’t going to live the life she’s supposed to, Priyanka would be more than happy to take over for her. By Aditya Bidikar and Som for Image Comics. ($4.99) Listen to Bidikar and Som talk about the series on The ComicsXF Interview Podcast. | Buy it here.
Mark’s pick: Usagi Yojimbo — Kaito ‘84 #2: The crew is reunited; the target is in sight. A high-stakes heist promises a new beginning, but when the job goes sideways, a relentless chase erupts across Osaka. Now, with the cops closing in and an even more dangerous foe on their tail, Kaitō must outwit his enemies and confront a chilling vision from his past that could unravel everything he’s fighting for. By Zack Rosenberg and Jared Cullum for Dark Horse. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Scott’s pick: Cyclops #3: The Reavers are on a rampage! Now sporting all the best cybernetic enhancements, will the newest Reaver, Tearjerker, finally have the power to best Cyclops? Without the use of his visor, how will Cyclops fight back? Written by Alex Paknadel and drawn by Roge Antonio. ($3.99) Check out a preview. | Buy it here.
Rasmus’ pick: Harley & Ivy — Life & Crimes #5: On the lam from the law, the increasingly close gal pals only have so many safe havens they can hunker down in. Luckily, Harley remembers one such place of perfect harmony — Ma Hunkel’s house. By Erica Henderson. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Tony’s pick: The Flash #32: OK, so maybe Flash’s world has gone crazy, and maybe he’s having to run around the city several times a minute just to save people from themselves, but at least things can’t get worse, right? I don’t know why people still use that rhetorical construction. Every time you say, “At least things can’t get worse,” you’re just setting things up to get way worse. Written by Ryan North and drawn by Gavin Guidry. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Austin’s pick: DC Finest — A Death in the Family: Two of the most controversial Batman stories — “The Cult” and “A Death in the Family” — are featured together for the first time in this volume that showcases the Caped Crusader’s lowest moments of despair as he is pushed to his mental limits. Collects Batman #423-429, Batman Annual #12, Detective Comics #590-595 and Detective Comics Annual #1, plus the miniseries Batman: The Cult #1-4. ($39.99) Where did BatChat rank “A Death in the Family” on the Big Board? | Buy it here.
Matt’s pick: Orla TP: Orla Bard is an antique restorer, romance novel enjoyer and keen birder who has a secret. She is afflicted with The Ick, a monstrous entity dwelling inside her, who violently emerges whenever Orla feels too stressed, angry or afraid. She is unable to rid herself of this curse, and The Ick needs to feed, so Orla has decided to use her powers to help other women by removing the worst men from the dating pool. But when she meets a guy she actually likes, and finally has a chance at a love story of her own, will she be able to keep her inner monster under control? By John Lees and Sally Cantirino for Mad Cave Studios. ($17.99) Buy it here.
Also out this week
Absolute Wonder Woman #19: Diana is unraveling and surrounded by enemies. But it is only when things are darkest that one should call upon the lasso Troika. For Troika leaves you changed. Written by Kelly Thompson and drawn by Hayden Sherman. ($4.99) Previously, in Absolute stuff … | Buy it here.
Amazing Spider-Man #27: Torment will get away with murder unless Spidey does the unthinkable in the conclusion of “Death Spiral.” Written by Joe Kelly and drawn by Ed McGuinness and Carlos Gomez. ($4.99) Previously, in “Death Spiral” … | Buy it here.
Exquisite Corpses #12: Two killers remain to determine who will control the true fate of the country for years to come. But before the loser’s blood runs cold, an offer will be made that changes everything. By James Tynion IV and Michael Walsh for Image Comics/Tiny Onion. ($4.99) 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.
