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Matt’s pick: Absolute Martian Manhunter #2: The other-dimensional alien consciousness calling itself the Martian continues its invasion, and transformation, of John Jones’ mind. The by-the-book FBI agent has been drafted into a cosmic war that will make him question the nature of reality and test his belief in good, evil and free will. Written by Deniz Camp and drawn by Javier Rodriguez. ($4.99) Previously, in Absolute Martian Manhunter … | Buy it here.
Jake’s pick: Assorted Crisis Events #2: A dizzying, heartbreaking, hallucinogenic trip through the endless slaughterhouse! Witness a man’s life cut up, ground down and packaged for easy consumption! Written by Deniz Camp and drawn by Eric Zawadzki for Image. ($3.99) Previously, in Assorted Crisis Events … | Buy it here.
Rasmus’ pick: One World Under Doom #3: The Avengers have faced Doom and lost. But Earth still needs avenging, and it’s not just the heroes who dislike having Doom in charge. And so heroes and villains unite against Doom, intent on taking him down once and for all. Written by Ryan North and drawn by R.B. Silva. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Dan’s pick: The Power Fantasy #8: Eliza Hellbound saved the world. When written like that, it sounds like a good thing. Don’t worry, it wasn’t. By Kieron Gillen and Caspar Wijngaard for Image. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Tony’s pick: Superman #25: Superman and Superwoman are still reeling from their epic battles against Doomsday and the Time Trapper, but a bigger problem just appeared: Lex Luthor is back. Lex’s memory was erased during the “House of Brainiac” arc, but now Superman’s greatest enemy has returned with a twist, and he’s ready for a fight to control Supercorp and Metropolis. A supersized issue one week after the last supersized issue. Written by Joshua Williamson and drawn by Dan Mora, Eddy Barrows and Eber Ferreira. ($5.99) Buy it here.
Austin’s pick: DC Finest Superman Family: The Giant Turtle Man: All your favorite Superman family members get their chance to shine. Join Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, Perry White, Lana Lang, Streaky the Supercat, Krypto the Superdog and more in lighthearted tales that showcase what it’s like to be the girlfriend, pal, boss or pet of the Man of Steel. Collects stories from July 1960 to October 1961 originally published in Superman’s Girlfriend Lois Lane #19-28, Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen #47-56, Action Comics #266 and #277, and Superman #142-143 and #147. ($39.99) Buy it here.
Adam’s pick: Broken Social Scene Presents You Forgot It in People: Paralleling the confluence that led a community of Toronto musicians to craft a winding audio epiphany, this project unites one writer and and 13 artists to create a series of intertwining vignettes inspired by the 2003 record on its 20th anniversary. Overseen by Broken Social Scene’s Justin Peroff and Brendan Canning, writer Lonnie Nadler joins Eric Orchard, Scott Chantler, Ray Fawkes, Mike Feehan, Diana Nguyen and more artists for a fully Canadian sequential art jam session. Published by Z2. ($24.99) Buy it here.
Also out this week
Batman #159: Batman must make the hardest decision of his life. Guest-starring Nightwing, Batgirl and Red Hood. By Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee. ($4.99) Previously, in Batman … | Buy it here.
X-Force #10/300: Forge assembled X-Force to fix the world’s problems, but at last, the Solution reveals itself. Who or what is the Solution, and what does it mean for the fate of the world? New villains, old friends and a terrible decision that will change them all forever. PLUS: A special anniversary tale set in X-Force’s past. Written by Geoffrey Thorne and drawn by Marcus To, with a backup by Fabian Nicieza and Edgar Salazar. ($5.99) Check out a preview … | Buy it here.
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