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Adam’s pick: Unbreakable X-Men #1: X years later, the Louisiana X-Men have been shattered by loss and tragedy and scattered to different locations around the world. At Haven House, only three remain — wounded, grieving and guarding the portal to the terrifying Penumbra. Can they stop the thundering darkness that has lurked below the surface for centuries, screaming to break free? Or will they fail and watch a vengeful god bring an army of tormented souls to the surface, crying for mutant blood? Written by Gail Simone and drawn by Lucas Werneck. ($4.99) Previously, in the Age of Revelation … | Buy it here.
Matt’s pick: Fantastic Four x Gargoyles #1: Danger strikes when the supervillain Diablo learns stone gargoyles may hold the secret to eternal life, but the Gargoyles aren’t about to let him leech the blood of his own. Fortunately, they’ve got the help of expert Diablo-bashers — the Fantastic Four. Plus: Tony Stark and David Xanatos compare facial hair, and Marvel’s own Gargoyle, Isaac Christians, bonds with his new kin. Written by Greg Weisman and drawn by Enid Balam. ($5.99) Listen to our recent interview with Weisman on The ComicsXF Interview Podcast. | Buy it here.
Scott’s pick: Shredder #2: Following the trail of a dangerous Foot Clan soldier gone rogue, Shredder descends into New York’s underworld to meet with a secret crimelord who’s achieved mythical status in Shredder’s long absence. But the mysterious boss sees little reason to help the Shredder, who some claim is but a shadow of his former self. Written by Dan Watters and drawn by Sid Kotian for IDW. ($4.99) Check out our recent interview with Watters on The ComicsXF Interview Podcast. | Buy it here.
Dan’s pick: Captain America #4: As Doctor Doom prepares a fatal strike against those who stand against him, a sudden betrayal has Cap on the ropes and questioning everything he thought he knew. Written by Chip Zdarsky and drawn by Valerio Schiti. ($4.99) Previously, in Captain America … | Buy it here.
Rasmus’ pick: One World Under Doom #8: Doom battles the combined might of an entire world to maintain his control, but can even he stand against the Avengers, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four and every other hero on Earth? It seems like all hope is lost, until a desperate gambit gives the heroes exactly what they need to win. But Doom has a desperate gambit of his own, one that, though it’s never been attempted before, combines all his sorcery and science into a single brutal attack. Written by Ryan North and drawn by R.B. Silva. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Tony’s pick: GI Joe #12: How can Shooter join Night Force when she’s imprisoned in Darklonia? Lady Jaye has a plan. Written by Joshua Williamson and drawn by Marco Fodera for Image/Skybound. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Austin’s pick: X-Men Epic Collection Vol. 13 — Wounded Wolf: Rachel Summers lays claim to the Phoenix Force, Magneto stands trial and joins the team, Professor X departs for outer space and Cyclops becomes a father — and that’s just the start of the X-Men’s adventures! Collecting Uncanny X-Men (1981) #199-210, X-Men Annual (1970) #9-10, New Mutants Special Edition #1 and Marvel Fanfare (1982) #33. ($54.99) ZARK. | Buy it here.
Age of Revelation checklist
Rogue Storm #1: X years later, with Earth’s gods gone, only Ororo Munroe, the mutant god of storms, remains, driven mad by dark magic and grief. Now, as Storm threatens to freeze the world into a new Ice Age, Rogue leads a team of killers and legends — Gateway, Iceman, Fantomex, Spiral and Warpath — to kill her former friend and teammate. Written by Murewa Ayodele and drawn by Roland Boschi. ($3.99) Check out a preview. | Buy it here.
Sinister’s Six #1: X years later, Mister Sinister assembles an elite strike force to take his rightful place on the throne of Revelation. What has Sinister offered Havok, Black Cat, Domino, Omega Red, Fantomex and Venom to convince them to take on impossible odds? Are Sinister’s misfits throwing their lives away, or has Revelation underestimated how far his subjects will go when there’s nothing left to lose? Written by David Marquez and drawn by Rafael Loureiro. ($3.99) Check out our recent interview with Marquez on The ComicsXF Interview Podcast. | Buy it here.
Iron & Frost #1: X years later, after 3K’s devastating terrorist attack cost Tony Stark and Emma Frost everything, the Heartless Queen returns to what remains of her past. Secrets hide in the ruins of New York. The Hellfire Club has a dangerous new leader. Written by Cavan Scott and drawn by Ruairi Coleman. ($3.99) Buy it here.
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