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Tony’s pick: GI Joe #1: Conrad Hauser, Codename Duke, has assembled a special force known as G.I. Joe to battle the rising power of Cobra in the aftermath of the Autobots and Decepticons’ arrival on Earth. But Cobra Commander has unleashed the power of Energon like never before. By the Duke team of writer Joshua Williamson and artist Tom Reilly for Image/Skybound. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Austin’s pick: Psylocke #1: Trained to be an assassin since birth, Kwannon chose to be an X-man. But there are still some jobs too dirty for the X-Men. And some paths have to be walked alone. When the mission is brutal, Psylocke unsheathes her blades to punish those who prey on mutants. Written by Alyssa Wong and drawn by Vincenzo Carratu. ($4.99) Reminder: Here’s how to pronounce Kwannon. | Buy it here.
Mark’s pick: Star Trek Lower Decks #1: Mariner gets so totally frustrated with the lack of thrills aboard the Cerritos that she drags her friends into a holodeck adventure that would definitely kill them in reality. Should totally provide them all with a sense of purpose and well-being, right? Right. Or at least it would have. If the USS Bonaventure hadn’t shown back up from the Delta Triangle to provide them with a real challenge. It’s time to explore a ghost ship, baby! Written by Ryan North and drawn by Derek Charm for IDW. ($4.99) Check out this interview with North about all things Trek. | Buy it here.
Scott’s pick: Power Rangers Prime #1: Angel Grove University students face a difficult choice after crossing paths with a fugitive straight out of legend. The consequences for hiding her are dire, but her existence may not stay a secret for long. Writer Melissa Flores and artist Michael Yg launch what BOOM Studios is billing as the Power Rangers equivalent of The Ultimates. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Rasmus’ pick: Absolute Batman #2: Batman was born out of violence — a horrible tragedy that shaped the trajectory of his future. But when a vigilant MI6 agent starts tracking the lonely life of Bruce Wayne, he discovers the interconnectivity between a hero’s shell life and the many layers of the Black Mask Gang. Written by Scott Snyder and drawn by Nick Dragotta. ($4.99) Previously, in Absolute Batman … | Buy it here.
Jake’s pick: Minor Arcana #3: Theresa is worse for wear after her emotional encounter and first journey into The Unseen World. Intoxicated on spirits, she channels her frustration in the front yard of an old ex, where the embers of a love lost are still painful. Unexpectedly, it’s where she’ll meet a fellow traveler of the unseen, but it’s not who she’d expect. By Jeff Lemire for BOOM Studios. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Dan’s pick: NYX #5: New York is putting Ms. Marvel, Wolverine, Anole, Prodigy and Sophie Cuckoo through the wringer. But there’s no time to rest: A riot’s brewing where the machinations of the Quiet Council and the hatred of the Truthseekers will come to an electric collision for the fate of every mutant in the city. Written by Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly and drawn by Francesco Mortarino. ($3.99) Check out a preview. | Buy it here.
Matt’s pick: Blacksad: They All Fall Down Part 2 HC: Weekly’s been framed by Lewis Solomon, the power behind New York’s construction boom, but the king of the hill has built his empire on a mound of corpses, including union attorney Kenneth Clarke and theater director Iris Allen, and Blacksad must take out their killer before he can take down Solomon. But with Weekly in stir and cops on his heels, the feline detective is minus an ally, and the sudden reappearance of his lost love Alma promises a dangerous distraction as he seeks to uncover the truth. By Juan Diaz Canales and Juanjo Guarnido for Dark Horse. ($19.99) 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.
