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Matt’s pick: Batman/Deadpool #1: The Dark Knight and the Merc with a Mouth team up for an adventure so mind-bending you’ll think you’re in a dream, written by Grant Morrison and drawn by Dan Mora. PLUS: Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, Joshua Williamson and Hayden Sherman tell a Constantine/Doctor Strange tale. Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo team up Nightwing and Laura Kinney/Wolverine. Mariko Tamaki and Amanda Conner smash Harley Quinn and the Hulk together. And G. Willow Wilson and Denys Cowan team up Static and Ms. Marvel. ($7.99) Previously, in Deadpool/Batman …
Scott’s pick: Nova Centurion #1: With the Xandarian Worldmind, the sentient repository of an entire extinct people’s culture and history, relying on regular (and expensive) energy infusions, Richard Rider is for hire. A deep-space drifter weighed down with the truth of the terrible lie that the new Galactic Union was built upon, Nova is a corps of one. But how long can he keep his hands clean handling dirty money? Written by Jed MacKay and drawn by Alvaro Lopez. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Tony’s pick: Spider-Man Holiday Spectacular #1: Peter Parker is all alone for the holidays. Luckily, the Spectacular Spider-Man has some amazing friends he can celebrate with. But can the Fantastic Four, the Avengers, the X-Men, Daredevil and more handle winter with the wisecrackin’ Web-Head? Or will the Thing have to send Spidey packing to ensure a silent night? Written by Rainbow Rowell and drawn by Paco Medina, Luciano Vecchio, Nathan Stockman and Bob Quinn. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Adam’s pick: Creepshow Vol. 4 #3: Alex Paknadel and Amilcar Pinna step behind the velvet rope for a night that will thrill your tastebuds with tasteless activities. Then, Phillip Francassi and Robert Carey invite you to the movies where good behavior is a matter of life … and a whole lotta death. Published by Image/Skybound. ($3.99) Listen to The ComicsXF Interview Podcast talk horror comics. | Buy it here.
Rasmus’ pick: One World Under Doom #9: Doom has confronted all of Earth’s heroes in battle — and he’s won. What’s more, he’s used the magical power of the Sorcerer Supreme to ensure that this victory has become a fixed moment in time: a thing that will stand forever, impervious to magic or time travel. But unbeknownst to Doom, in that climactic moment that can now never be changed, the seeds of Doom’s downfall were also fixed for all eternity. Left with an intolerable defeat that cannot be changed, Doom makes a choice he can never undo — and the rest of the world will pay his price. Written by Ryan North and drawn by R.B. Silva. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Dan’s pick: GI Joe #14: Duke and Cobra Commander are on the run, and the only way to survive the Dreadnoks is trusting each other. And that’s the last thing either of them plans to do. Written by Joshua Williamson and drawn by Tom Reilly for Image/Skybound. ($3.99)
Austin’s pick: House of X/Powers of X HC: “While you slept, the world changed.” With those words, Professor X announces to the people of Earth the new mutant nation of Krakoa. It is a safe haven for all Homo superior, with its own rules and its own language. In return for international recognition, he will offer humanity great scientific achievements, borne of Krakoa’s unique flora. But the time for coexistence is over. The old dream is dead — now it is time for a new one. And the impact of Xavier’s actions will be felt a hundred — even a thousand — years from now. Collecting House of X and Powers of X #1-6 by Jonathan Hickman, Pepe Larraz and R.B. Silva. ($75) Check out our original HoX PoX ToX coverage here. | Buy it here.
Also out this week
Ultimates #18: There’s only one month remaining before the City reopens and the Maker emerges. And Tony Stark has a message for the entire world. Written by Deniz Camp and drawn by Juan Frigeri. ($4.99) Previously, in The Ultimates … | Buy it here.
Captain America #5: As Steve Rogers learns the true nature of his mission in Latveria, he finds himself at odds with his former ally Dave Colton, the current Captain America, whose path to freedom grows more violent by the day. Who will be the last Captain standing? Written by Chip Zdarsky and drawn by Valerio Schiti. ($4.99) Previously, in Captain America … | Buy it here.
Unbreakable X-Men #2: X years later, a grief-stricken Gambit has a mission to recover and recall several unwilling X-Men who have left the mutant life, to face a creature of nightmares that can doom them all. It’s the return of several beloved mutants (and a few less beloved), coming back to try to contain the unimaginable army of the undead that threatens both Atlantis and the surface world. Written by Gail Simone and drawn by C.F. Villa and more. ($4.99) Check out a preview. | Buy it here.
X-Men: Book of Revelation #2: X years later, Elbecca, newest of Revelation’s Choristers, attempts to outmaneuver Fabian Cortez as he threatens both her new position and her life. The Ghost of Philadelphia has some tricks up her sleeve that may save them both, but there are things even she does not know about what is going on. Written by Jed MacKay and drawn by Netho Diaz. ($4.99) Previously, in the Age of Revelation … | Buy it here.
Radioactive Spider-Man #2: X years later, Mayhem continues to maul New York City. Spider-Man doesn’t have much luck containing Mayhem. Perhaps Spin and Ghost-Spider can help? Written by Joe Kelly and drawn by Kev Walker. ($3.99) Check out a preview. | Buy it here.
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