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Matt’s pick: DC K.O.: Knightfight #1: The Dark Knight is forced to take a different path in the tournament for the Heart of Apokolips — one that has turned Gotham into a deadly arena where Batman must battle against the Batmen of the future. Written by Joshua Williamson and drawn by Dan Mora. ($3.99) Previously, in DC K.O. … | Buy it here.
Rasmus’ pick: Ice Cream Man — The Mortal Coil Shuffle Card Set Special: A one-time-only story told via a deck of 55 “playing” cards. Some cards will tell part of the story, while other cards cast inscrutable spells on unwitting characters, and some must be joined with other cards to form a complete piece of art. So get ready to Go Fish, Draw Four, Declare War and (probably) Fold Your Hand. Good luck, and watch out for those Wild Cards. By W. Maxwell Prince and Martin Morazzo for Image. ($9.99)
Adam’s pick: Amazing X-Men #2: The X-Men find themselves at the mercy of the Darkchild and her demon knight, the Juggernaut. Can the X-Men escape Providence, or will they join the residents of that cursed city in damnation? Written by Jed MacKay and drawn by Mahmud Asrar. ($4.99) Previously, in Amazing X-Men … | Buy it here.
Dan’s pick: Assorted Crisis Events #6: Are you or someone you love experiencing Retro Anterograde Temporal Diminishment — suddenly shifting between childhood and old age, forgetting names, dates and even loved ones? By Deniz Camp and Eric Zawadzki for Image. ($4.99) Previously, in Assorted Crisis Events … | Buy it here.
Scott’s pick: Absolute Green Lantern #8: Who is Jo Mullein? The wielder of the green power reveals her deepest secrets, as her ex-wife decides whether to help her or turn her in. Written by Al Ewing and drawn by Jahnoy Lindsay. ($4.99) Previously, in Absolute stuff … | Buy it here.
Austin’s pick: Marvel’s Daredevil: The Illustrated History: Chronicling eight decades of the art of the Devil of Hell’s Kitchen, Marvel’s Daredevil: The Illustrated History dives into the creation of the character in 1964 and his journey as a relentless fighter for law and justice. Written by Alex Segura for Insight Editions. ($34.99) Buy it here.
Also out this week
Binary #2: Carol Danvers faces threats from all angles — Revelation’s treacherous world, with its endlessly encroaching dangers. The people she’s trying desperately to keep safe, whose resentment for her protection has reached a boiling point. And now, a face from the past, determined to bring chaos and destruction that will challenge even the incredible might of the Phoenix. Written by Stephanie Phillips and drawn by Giada Belviso. ($3.99) Check out a preview. | Buy it here.
Laura Kinney: Sabretooth #2: Sabretooth must hunt her sister Gabby and half-brother Akihiro as they flee the Revelation Territories. But who travels with them, and what threat do they hold over the fate of Revelation? Written by Erica Schultz and drawn by Valentina Pinti. ($3.99) Previously, in the Age of Revelation … | Buy it here.
Longshots #2: The stage is set for a show unlike any other. One so violent, so vile, we have to put the X-Babies on the cover otherwise we’d have to be a polybagged Red Band Book. Watch as your favorite characters get plucked from existence and destroyed — all for your entertainment. Written by Jonathan Hickman and Gerry Duggan and drawn by Alan Robinson. ($4.99) Check out a preview. | Buy it here.
Batman #3: Vandal Savage makes his move against Batman and Robin, Bruce Wayne tries to make amends and the Riddler makes his play for arguably the most important item in all of Gotham. Written by Matt Fraction and drawn by Jorge Jimenez. ($4.99) Previously, in Batman … | Buy it here.
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