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Matt’s pick: Barbara Gordon — Breakout #1: After Barbara Gordon is arrested for aiding the Bat-Family, she is shipped off to Supermax, GCPD Commissioner Vandal Savage’s pet-project prison for all who oppose him. She will find herself alone, surrounded by dangerous criminals and equally dangerous guards, in a place where nothing is what it seems. The true danger is just beginning. Written by Mariko Tamaki and drawn by Amancay Nahuelpan. ($3.99) Previously, in Batgirl … | Buy it here.
Dan’s pick: Showdown #1: When Trish Sullivan left her hometown for college, she left behind unfinished business. Trish blames Harvey Harlowe for the death of her little brother. She’s going to kill him, and Harvey should get his affairs in order. But Harvey’s dad has just died, and an injury destroyed his football scholarship. Without a future ahead of him, Trish’s challenge is all the more welcome. He’s more than ready to go down fighting. By Dave Wielgosz and Tadd Galusha for Ignition Press. ($4.99) Listen to Wielgosz and Galusha talk about the book on The ComicsXF Interview Podcast.
Adam’s pick: Voyeur #5: All the pieces are in place. Rook and Madeline have planned every move to rob the Koh Kingfisher resort of all its art. Unfortunately, they didn’t plan for the ghosts of their pasts to reach them all the way out on the island. When faced with a choice, will this steamy couple choose love, freedom or riches? Or will they go for broke and try to get all three? By Leah Williams and David Baldeón for Ignition Press. ($4.99)
Tony’s pick: The Mortal Thor #10: Sigurd Jarlson has become a thorn in Roxxon’s side, and the King of Roxxon has finally noticed him. But Sigurd’s noticed Dario Agger, too. He wants answers — he wants justice — and he’ll go as high as he has to to get them. Somewhere in the city, a man with a hammer is heading for the top. Written by Al Ewing and drawn by Pasqual Ferry. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Scott’s pick: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #18: Although Splinter has returned to the land of the living, he is not yet whole. Splinter’s essence has been fractured, and the Turtles must work together to make their master whole again while fighting off the monstrous minion Shinigami has brought from beyond the veil. Written by Gene Luen Yang and drawn by Freddie E. Williams II for IDW. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Rasmus’ pick: Absolute Batman #20: As the dust settles in the city of Gotham after the loss of [redacted], Robins enter the scene ready to hunt, and more than one secret will be revealed. Written by Scott Snyder and drawn by Nick Dragotta. ($4.99) Previously, in Absolute Batman … | Buy it here.
Austin’s pick: Transformers #32: Elita returns to Cybertron with a surprising new Autobot team, and their first mission is to defeat the Decepticons led by Shockwave. Can an unexpected weapon turn the tide in their favor? Written by Robert Kirkman and drawn by Jason Howard for Image/Skybound. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Also out this week
Uncanny X-Men #28: A mysterious turn of events brings the New Mutants to the Uncanny X-Men, and the Outliers are nowhere to be found. All this plus the secret of Graymalkin Prison’s Inmate X revealed at last. Written by Gail Simone and drawn by Luciano Vecchio. ($4.99) Check out a preview, and our coverage of issue #27. | Buy it here.
Absolute Martian Manhunter #11: As relationships and reality crumble around him, John comes face to face with the Agency’s mysterious boss. Written by Deniz Camp and drawn by Javier Rodriguez. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Spawn #375: Sinn’s plan to resurrect Malebolgia comes one step closer when he discovers a remnant of the Demon Lord’s essence hidden in the strangest of places. Written by Todd McFarlane and drawn by Brett Booth with a backup by Matthew Rosenberg and Stephen Segovia for Image. ($3.99) Listen to Rosenberg talk about his upcoming Spawn run 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.
