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Matt’s pick: DC All In Special: Following the events of Absolute Power, the heroes of the core DC Universe have fought against the deep divisions in the world around them to usher in a new era of unity. And it’s just in time, too, because Darkseid has returned. Superman must gather every hero on Earth to hold the line against a very different version of the Lord of Apokolips, as they raise our cosmic defenses and prepare for war. And when the first blows land, the shockwaves will ripple into every series in the DCU and shake the nature of their reality to its core. But little do they know, the greater threat is still to come. For there is another Earth: the Absolute Universe. Written by Scott Snyder and Joshua Williamson and drawn by Daniel Sampere and Wes Craig. ($4.99) Previously, in DC stuff … | Buy it here.
Tony’s pick: Storm #1: Ororo Munroe has lived many lives. She’s been a thief, a goddess, an X-man, a queen and an Avenger. She is the most prominent, most respected and most powerful mutant on the world stage; and in that role, she intends to be a force for positive change. First up: A major meltdown at a nuclear facility in Oklahoma City draws Storm from her Sanctuary in Atlanta, and into a moral conflict that will test her iron resolve. Written by Murewa Ayodele and drawn by Lucas Werneck. ($4.99) Previously, in Storm stuff … | Buy it here.
Austin’s pick: Star Wars: The Battle of Jakku: Insurgency Rising #1: A defiant Imperial takes center stage, and goes on the offensive against the New Republic. Leia makes a startling discovery in the forests of Endor. Who are the mysterious and deadly Acolytes of the Beyond? What is the new villain’s connection to Darth Vader? The post-Return of the Jedi era of Marvel Star Wars comics begins, written by Alex Segura and drawn by Leonard Kirk. ($4.99) Previously, in Star Wars stuff … | Buy it here.
Scott’s pick: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Nightwatcher #2: Life in New York City marches on, but with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles scattered, the mutant population is more vulnerable than ever. The community needs a defender, and as the police struggle to address rising crime rates against mutants, someone else has to step up. A new symbol of safety and justice is born in the shadows, but even the best intentions can lead to unforeseen consequences. Written by Juni Ba and drawn by Fero Pe for IDW. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Jake’s pick: The Nice House by the Sea #3: Max expects just one thing from the exceptional people she gathered in the House by the Sea: that they follow the rules. There aren’t many. They’re very reasonable. This should not be a challenge. But Oliver didn’t follow the rules. And now Max knows. Written by James Tynion IV and drawn by Alvaro Martinez Bueno for DC Black Label. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Rasmus’ pick: Venom War #3: Eddie Brock! Dylan Brock! Peter Parker! Who is the ultimate Goo Boy? If the wrong one wins, it would spell disaster for the world. Just goo everywhere. I mean, some people might be into that, but think about the people who have to clean it up! I mean, I guess that’s Damage Control, but still! Written by Al Ewing and drawn by Carlos Nieto. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Adam’s pick: X-Men #5: While the X-Men engage the social-media sociopath Upstarts, Kid Omega and Psylocke dive deep into the mind of a troubled mutant. That’s right, we’re doing Psychic Rescue again, because we’re totally not doing backward-looking stories. Nope, not even a little bit. Anyway, tune in next month for a Chuck Austen homage. Written by Jed MacKay and drawn by Ryan Stegman. ($4.99) Previously, in X-Men … | Buy it here.
Mark’s pick: The Immortal Thor #16: In Asgard, Thor weighed his obligations as All-Father and as Gaea’s child, and what he owed to both sides of his nature. While on Earth, a risen evil sought new Gods to challenge the old, and found them in Thor’s earliest foes. This is the story of the Immortal Thor and the Radioactive Man. Written by Al Ewing and drawn by Jan Bazaldua. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Dan’s pick: Conversations with Todd McFarlane: Beginning with his earliest days on Spider-Man to the months before the hotly anticipated release of Spawn and ending with his writing ventures decades later, the interviews in this book offer compelling perspectives from the renowned creator. It also includes the public debate between McFarlane and Peter David, former collaborator on The Incredible Hulk, moderated by the late George Pérez at a standing-room-only event at ComicsFest in 1993, during which McFarlane did not wear a shirt. Published by University Press of Mississippi. ($25) 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.
