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Matt’s pick: Zatanna #1: Zatanna Zatara, the Mistress of Magic, is back on tour. She’s got her stage crew back together and is looking forward to a new, less chaotic chapter of life. However, her plans are disrupted before they even begin when her stage crew is abducted by a ghostly new adversary, The Lady White. Now, Zatanna is plunged into machinations of tricks, swords and curses that threaten to tear her apart from the inside out. By Jamal Campbell. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Dan’s pick: Let This One Be a Devil #1: In the early 1900s, Henry Naughton returns home to the family farm in the swampy Pine Barrens of southern New Jersey. One night, he encounters a strange predator stalking the woods. This sends the young scholar on a research project that uncovers the legend of Mother Leeds and the terrible birth of the Jersey Devil in 1735. Written by James Tynion IV and Steve Foxe and drawn by Piotr Kowalski for Dark Horse. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Austin’s pick: Howl #2: A dented can of soup gives Ziva a weird clue that her science fiction author husband might not be of this Earth. Written by Alisa Kwitney and drawn by Mauricet for AHOY Comics. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Jake’s pick: Ultimate Wolverine #2: Colossus, Omega Red and Magik put the Ultimate Wolverine to the test by seeing how well he handles the Opposition, a group fighting for mutant liberation. Written by Chris Condon and drawn by Alessandro Cappuccio. ($4.99) Previously, in Ultimate Wolverine … | Buy it here.
Adam’s pick: Aliens vs. Avengers #3: In a world of cosmic heroes and genetic mutants, the Engineers are not the only gods of creation. As they set out to destroy what they made, humanity’s remaining heroes discover an even more pressing threat: the X-Men. Written by Jonathan Hickman and drawn by Esad Ribic. ($7.99) Buy it here.
Armaan’s pick: The New Gods #3: Deep in the cosmos, an intergalactic inquisition descends upon Apokolips and New Genesis, carrying with it a sinister message: convert or be destroyed. Meanwhile on Earth, Mister Miracle and Big Barda, with their baby in tow, seek out the mysterious child spoken of in Metron’s prophecy, desperate to find him before Orion does. Could this child — this new god — be the universe’s savior? Or could he be the reincarnation of the universe’s greatest evil? Written by Ram V and drawn by Evan Cagle. ($3.99) Previously, in The New Gods … | Buy it here.
Tony’s pick: GI Joe #4: Both Cobra and the Joes are in a deadly contest to retrieve Cybertronian tech first. Meanwhile, a Joe learns Cobra Commander’s secrets, the hard way. Written by Joshua Williamson and drawn by Tom Reilly for Image/Skybound. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Holly’s pick: The Question: All Along the Watchtower #4: Cornered and betrayed, The Question and Batwoman must rally a ragtag group of allies to retake the Watchtower from a surprising villain, as the true mastermind behind the conspiracy to take over the Justice League’s headquarters stands revealed. Written by Alex Segura and drawn by Cian Tormey. ($3.99) Previously, in The Question … | Buy it here.
Rasmus’ pick: Batman & Robin Year One #5: A lead from Jim Gordon provides Batman an opportunity to chase down one of the General’s assets, but the best way to get close to them is not as Batman but as Bruce Wayne. But with Bruce off on his own, Dick is left stuck at Wayne Manor. What’s a Boy Wonder to do when no one’s watching? By Mark Waid and Chris Samnee. ($3.99) Previously, in BatChat … | Buy it here.
Stephanie’s pick: NYX #8: Powerful. Troubled. Intense. He was Hellion, and she was X-23 — two kids, more similar than different, battling a cruel world. Now, Julian Keller’s calling himself the Krakoan, the proud new face of mutant terrorism. Laura Kinney is Wolverine, stalking silently from the shadows trying to keep mutants safe. They’re about to come face to face: with each other, with the past and with what they’ve become. Written by Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly and drawn by Francesco Mortarino. ($3.99) Checkout a preview … | Buy it here.
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