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Adam’s pick: Dazzler #1: Marvel’s glittering mutant songstress embarks on a new world tour, the culmination and celebration of her entire musical career. And along for the ride is her new road crew: Domino, Strong Guy and Multiple Man. But while Dazzler may be ready to focus on her music, her celebrity-mutant status and a violent attack may sideline the entire endeavor before it’s even begun. Written by Jason Loo and drawn by Rafael Loureiro. ($4.99) More on the series here. | Buy it here.
Dan’s pick: The Moon Is Following Us #1: Sam and Duncan LaMarr love their 6-year-old daughter, Penny, more than anything in the whole world. But half a year ago, she was taken by the Cascade, an evil force they barely understand. Now, Sam and Duncan must fight side by side with the magical beings Penny cherished to try and get her back, before she’s gone forever. By Daniel Warren Johnson and Riley Rossmo for Image. ($3.99) Listen to Johnson and Rossmo talk about the series on The ComicsXF Interview Podcast. | Buy it here.
Armaan’s pick: Tin Can Society #1: Johnny Moore is a world-famous tech mogul known as much for his work pioneering mobility aids for people with disabilities (like himself) as he is for moonlighting as the metal-suited vigilante Caliburn. But when Johnny is found murdered and his suit stolen, his estranged childhood best friends reunite to solve his murder. Written by Peter Warren and drawn by Francesco Mobili for Image Comics. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Preview pick: X-Factor #2: There’s a new mutant rebellion, and Polaris is at the forefront of it all. But how do they know so much about X-Factor’s classified missions? Havok must seek out a traitor on the team, but how can he if it’s him? Written by Mark Russell and drawn by Bob Quinn. ($3.99) Check out a preview. | Buy it here.
Jake’s pick: The Power Fantasy #2: There are six people who can save the world. They save the world every day they don’t use their powers. Yesterday, one used their gift. The world is still here. Have we been lucky, or has the fuse to end us all been lit? By Kieron Gillen and Caspar Wijngaard for Image Comics. ($3.99) Previously, in The Power Fantasy … | Buy it here.
Austin’s pick: Destro #4: Destro’s kill list: 1) Chameleon 2) Tomax 3) Xamot 4) Anyone else who gets in his way. Written by Dan Watters and drawn by Andrei Bressan for Image/Skybound. ($3.99) Previously, in the Energon Universe … | Buy it here.
Rasmus’ pick: Ultramega #5: When Kaiju invaded Earth, three humans were granted the power of Ultramega to save humanity. They failed. Now, a new Ultramega has risen in this brutal world without heroes or hope. But the Kaiju Queen isn’t the only challenge he must face. Deep in the stars, they gather. Psychotic. Cold. A World of Ultramega. By James Harren for Image Comics. ($7.99) Buy it here.
Tony’s pick: Incredible Hulk #17: With Bruce Banner seemingly locked away forever inside the Hulkscape, the Incredible Hulk reaches Sumanguru’s prophesied “Paradise of Sin”: Las Vegas, where Charlie Tidwell’s only hope lies with Eldest and the profane cult of skinwalkers who worship her. Will Eldest keep her end of the bargain and resurrect Charlie? And what will Charlie become on the other side? Written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson and drawn by Nic Klein. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Matt’s pick: Hex Vets: The River Guardian OGN: A seemingly normal day at the clinic turns strange when a magical creature begins making wild prophecies, when he usually just predicts the weather and helps find lost household items. By Sam Davies and Lisa Moore for BOOM Studios. ($10.99) Buy it here.
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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.
