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Matt’s pick: Batman Bad Seeds — Sunset #1: Gotham City’s new mayor, Pamela Isley, deserted by her allies both political and arcane, is about to make a last-ditch power play that will leave Gotham decimated by daylight. Having already declared war on the Bat-Family and flooded the streets with his private, paramilitarized police army, Police Commissioner Vandal Savage sees an opportunity to solve two problems at once. Written by Matt Fraction and G. Willow Wilson and drawn by Giuseppe Camuncoli. ($5.99) Previously, in Batman … | Buy it here.
Scott’s pick: What If …? X-Men #1: In a world where Cassandra Nova killed Charles Xavier in the womb, telepaths are hunted and experimented on — and what she’s making from them is far worse than what she’s taking. But when telepaths Jean Grey and Emma Frost escape, Cassandra Nova will stop at nothing to bring them back. Bring on Cassandra’s X-Men! Written by Ashley Allen and drawn by Sumit Kumar. ($4.99) Check out a preview, and our coverage of What If …? Uncanny X-Men #1. | Buy it here.
Adam’s pick: Tomb of Apocalypse #1: From his exile in space, the shadow of the mutant called Apocalypse looms over all life on the pale blue dot from whence he hailed. Once dedicated to ensuring the strongest and fittest mutants would inherit the Earth, now Apocalypse’s attentions have turned to a new deadly undertaking — for which he will need the unique abilities of Jubilee and Wolverine. Written by Ashley Allen and drawn by Domenico Carbone. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Absolute Wonder Woman #23: Back from the underworld, Diana returns to Area 41 with more than justice on her mind. What she finds is not what she expected, but neither is life in Gateway, as a new threat is rising. Unfortunately, Diana recognizes this particular threat. The gods themselves have come to Gateway City. Written by Kelly Thompson and drawn by Hayden Sherman. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Tony’s pick: Amazing Spider-Man #35: With only one issue before issue #1,000, Spidey will be tested like never before … by Ghost-Spider?! Damage Control’s latest target creates bad blood with the wall-crawler — just how far is Spidey willing to go? Written by Joe Kelly and drawn by Francesco Manna. ($4.99) Previously, in Spider-Man interactions with Damage Control … | Buy it here.
X-Men #36: 3K works toward a viable build of the X-Virus, brought back from the Age of Revelation. Until now, they have been frustrated — but when the Chairman realizes that the missing piece of the puzzle lies within Magneto, 3K moves on the X-Men’s home base in Alaska. Written by Jed MacKay and drawn by Netho Diaz. ($4.99) Previous-lish, in X-Men … | Buy it here.
Void Rivals #33: Darak and Solila find themselves face-to-face with none other than ROM the Space Knight. Written by Robert Kirkman and drawn by Conor Hughes for Image/Skybound. ($3.99) Previously, in Energon Universe stuff … | Buy it here.
Rasmus’ pick: Terminal #2: The world’s most important technological visionary has been targeted for death in the secret superpowered conflict that might doom the world. And Marilyn Howe’s decision will change the shape of this war. Written by Robert Kirkman and Joe Casey and drawn by Andy Kubert for Image/Skybound. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Austin’s pick: X-Men Blue & Gold Omnibus — Bloodties: The blood ties run deep between the X-Men and Avengers — and only by working together can they prevent Magneto’s Acolytes from destroying the war-torn nation of Genosha. Meanwhile, there’s no shortage of other dangers as the mutant-killing Legacy virus hits close to home, and Professor X decides to rehabilitate the monster known as Sabretooth. But amid all the action, wedding bells are ringing for the most star-crossed superhero couple of all: Scott Summers and Jean Grey. Collecting Uncanny X-Men (1981) #307-314 and Annual #18, X-Men (1991) #26-35 and Annual (1992) #2, Avengers (1963) #368-369, Avengers West Coast (1989) #101, Cable (1993) #6-8, X-Men Unlimited (1993) #3-5, X-Men: The Wedding Album (1994) #1, What If? (1989) #60, Adventures of Cyclops and Phoenix (1994) #1-4 and X-Men Ashcan Edition (1994) #1. ($125) Buy it here.
Dan’s pick: Worst Man: On a remote island, far from the distractions of the internet and modern life, we gather here today to celebrate the union of Domino McElligott and Battista Lovely. Unless Radcliffe Raleigh can stop it. A professional “Worst Man,” Rad is hired by the mother of the bride. With the price of failure being his life and less than 32 hours till “I do,” Rad’s ready to pull out every trick in his arsenal to stop the wedding and save his skin — until he meets Best Man and beefcake, Chris Kafka. By Ro Stein and Ted Brandt for Titan Comics. ($24.99) Listen to Brandt and Stein on The ComicsXF Interview Podcast. | Buy it here.
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