Each week, ComicsXF staff offer their recommendations for what to read. New DC books come out Tuesdays (for now), everything else Wednesdays.
Adam’s pick: X-Men #35/Uncanny X-Men #700: We belong together. And you know that I’m right. Why do you play with my heart? Why do you play with my mind? Said we’d be forever. Said it’d never die. How could you love me and leave me, and never say goodbye? When I can’t sleep at night without holding you tight, girl, each time I try, I just break down and cry. Pain in my head, oh, I’d rather be dead, spinning around and around. ALTHOUGH WE’VE COME TO THE END OF THE ROAD, STILL I CAN’T LET GO. IT’S UNNATURAL. YOU BELONG TO ME. I BELONG TO YOU. Kiss Krakoa goodbye with stories by Gerry Duggan, Kieron Gillen, Al Ewing, Chris Claremont, Joshua Cassara, Phil Noto, Lucas Werneck, Leinil Yu, Walt Simonson, Mark Brooks, John Romita Jr., Jerome Opena, Luciano Vecchio, Sara Pichelli, Stefano Caselli, Salvador Larroca, Jed MacKay, Gail Simone and Javier Garron. ($9.99) Previously, in Rise of the Powers of X #5 … | Buy it here.
Jake’s pick: Ultimates #1: Six months ago, Tony Stark sent Peter Parker a radioactive spider to set him back on the course to become Spider-Man. Since then, Iron Lad (Stark), Captain America, Doom, Thor and Sif have begun to do the same for other lost heroes, building a network of superpowered heroes hungry for change. Now they must band together to destroy the Maker’s Council and restore freedom and free will to a world ruled from the shadows. Written by Deniz Camp and drawn by Juan Frigeri. ($5.99) Previously, in the Ultimate Universe … | Buy it here.
Matt’s pick: My Adventures with Superman #1: Picking up from the end of season one of the TV show, Clark Kent’s about to spend Christmas alone in Metropolis. Though he’s feeling a bit down and out, a tip about a monster in the sewers sends Superman, Lois and Jimmy into action. But what is this monster that can absorb anything it touches, and why is it here in Metropolis? Written by show head writer Josie Campbell and drawn by Pablo M. Collar. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Dan’s pick: Scarlett #1: Shana “Scarlett” O’Hara is about to take on the most dangerous black ops mission of her career: infiltrating the mysterious rising power in Japan known as Clan Arashikage. Her one lead is her former partner-turned Arashikage enforcer, Jinx. Now, Scarlett must use her very particular set of skills to survive undercover, and discover a shocking weapon that could change the balance of power on Earth. Written by Kelly Thompson and drawn by Marco Ferrari for Image/Skybound. ($4.99) Listen to Thompson’s 2023 appearance on The ComicsXF Interview Podcast. | Buy it here.
Scott’s pick: The Boy Wonder #2: Jason Todd is the exile prince of Batman’s kingdom, stalking Gotham’s darkest alleys and eternally turning his face from the light of day, all because he cannot quench the burning flame of anger and retribution that consumes his heart. Can Damian learn from Jason’s mistakes? Or is the reflective mask of the Red Hood doomed to be a mirror held up to his own future? By Juni Ba for DC Black Label. ($5.99) Previously, in The Boy Wonder … | Buy it here.
Tony’s pick: Ms. Marvel: Mutant Menace #4: As Ms. Marvel’s powers rebel against her, she turns to her OG superfam, the Inhumans. Medusa, Karnak and Lockjaw guest-star as being a mutant continues to be no end of trouble for Jersey City’s number-one daughter. Written by Sabir Pirzada and Iman Vellani and drawn by Scott Godlewski. ($3.99) Previously, in Ms. Marvel … | Buy it here.
Austin’s pick: Star Wars #47: The trial of Lando Calrissian for treason against the Rebel Alliance concludes. The evidence is not in Lando’s favor, nor is the fact that he’s offered a full confession to the crimes of which he is accused. Does he have any cards left to play? Written by Charles Soule and drawn by Madibek Musabekov. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Rasmus’ pick: Batman #148: It all comes down to this: Batman versus Batman! With Damian’s life — and the future of Gotham — hanging in the balance, nothing can prepare either version of the Dark Knight for what’s about to happen. Written by Chip Zdarsky and drawn by Jorge Jimenez. ($4.99) Previously, in BatChat … | Buy it here.
Mark’s pick: Friday Chapter 9: The final chapter of Ed Brubaker, Marcos Martin and Muntsa Vicente’s kid-detective-grown-up story is available to read on Panel Syndicate. (Pay what you want)
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Dan Grote is the editor-in-chief 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 Winston Wisdom.
