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Matt’s pick: Batman #1: A new day dawns for the Dark Knight Detective as Eisner Award-winning writer Matt Fraction joins forces with artist Jorge Jimenez for a new era of Batman. ($4.99) Previously, in Batman … | Buy it here.
Adam’s pick: Imperial War: Exiles #1: A coup at home has imperiled Shi’ar Majestrix Xandra, tearing her from the throne. Her only hope for survival lies in a mismatched group of renegades led by her father, Professor Charles Xavier, and her resurrected mother, Lilandra. But when faced with the awesome power of the Shi’ar Imperial Guard, the only way to survive is to run. Written by Jonathan Hickman and Steve Foxe and drawn by Francesco Manna and Davide Tinto. ($4.99) Check out a preview. | Buy it here.
Jake’s pick: Everything Dead & Dying #1: Jack Chandler is the sole survivor of the zombie apocalypse in his rural farming community, but rather than eliminate them, he has chosen to continue living alongside the undead — including the husband and adopted daughter he fought so hard to have. But when his town is discovered by outsiders, Jack suddenly becomes the one thing standing in the way of those who hope to kill his family for good. By Tate Brombal and Jacob Phillips for Image. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Dan’s pick: White House Robot Romance #1: When Chef-9 learns that Service-1 is scheduled for immediate decommissioning, he makes an unprecedented choice: abandon his station, break protocol and flee with Service-1 into the streets of Washington, D.C. But what starts as a desperate act of defiance quickly spirals into an international crisis. Service-1’s memory banks hold highly classified state secrets — ones that could tilt the balance of power between America and Canada. As paranoia mounts and the military mobilizes, the runaway robots find themselves hunted by government agents and targeted by corporate spies. By Chip Zdarsky and Rachael Stott for DSTLRY. ($8.99)
Armaan’s pick: Resurrection Man: Quantum Karma #6: The end is nigh for Resurrection Man as he suffers at the hands of his greatest enemy, himself. But can the two men put their differences aside long enough to save the universe from its imminent death? Written by Ram V and drawn by Anand RK. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Rasmus’ pick: All-New Venom #10: After the events of last issue, MJ’s life is upside down, and there’s one symbiote to blame. It’s the argument of the century as the world’s strangest roommates air all their dirty laundry. But when the last word is said, will any relationship be left standing? Written by Al Ewing and drawn by Carlos Gomez. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Austin’s pick: Uncanny X-Men #20: The two baddest brawlers of the Louisiana X-Men, Wolverine and Ransom, buddy up to go undercover in faraway Argentina, to chase and destroy a legendary X-villain! Written by Gail Simone and drawn by Luciano Vecchio. ($4.99) Previously, in Uncanny … | Buy it here.
Absolute Superman #11: For five years, he’s been on the run, hounded across our planet and treated like a criminal, yet his only crime was being born somewhere else. Now, Superman’s rage threatens to engulf the world at the urging of Ra’s al Ghul. And the only ones who can save the day are Kal-El’s dead parents. Written by Jason Aaron and drawn by Rafa Sandoval. ($4.99) Previously, in Absolute stuff … | Buy it here.
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Dan Grote is the editor and publisher 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 Paul Winston Wisdom. Follow him @danielpgrote.bsky.social.
