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Matt’s pick: Batman/Green Arrow/The Question — Arcadia #1: From the decaying husk of Hub City, Vic Sage, the Question, goes deep undercover on the trail of a human-trafficking operation in the frozen Arctic. Oliver Queen, the Green Arrow, pushed out of his own company’s C-suite, must get his crumbling life back together, but what is Queen Industries’ involvement with a mysterious project dubbed Arcadia? One obstacle stands in the way of their investigation: the Batman. Written and drawn by Gabriel Hardman for DC Black Label. ($5.99) Previously, on BatChat … | Buy it here.
Dan’s pick: Devil on My Shoulder #1: Something terrible has happened. For 40 days she was tortured by five men and left for dead, but she will get her revenge on each and every one of them. And it will be bloody — an event that takes her on a strange and violent supernatural path of payback through bizarre encounters with ex-hitmen, sadistic art enthusiasts and literal devils. Written by Kyle Starks and drawn by Piotr Kowalski for Dark Horse. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Rasmus’ pick: DC K.O. #2: The 32 champions have been chosen, and now they must compete to earn the Heart of Apokolips. The first challenge? Battling across a deadly arena to acquire new weapons of war. The greatest powers of the DC Universe are up for grabs, and whoever holds them will advance to the next level. Superman has his doubts that the Justice League is doing the right thing, but there are others who have no problem killing to get what they want. Written by Scott Snyder and Joshua Williamson and drawn by Javi Fernandez and Xermanico. ($5.99) Previously, in DC K.O. … | Buy it here.
Mark’s pick: The Mortal Thor #4: With nine great realms cut off from the tenth, old enemies grew restless — and hungry eyes fell upon Asgard’s empty throne. Ulik, Lord of Trolls, was on the march — and which hero would rise to force him back? And which rabbit would rise to aid that hero? This is the story of the son of Thor, and how his great tragedy began. Written by Al Ewing and drawn by Juann Cabal. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Austin’s pick: G.I. Joe — A Real American Hero #26, Hama Files Edition: One of the most in-demand G.I. JOE issues of all time is back in a special new printing featuring two of the most popular characters ever — Snake-Eyes and Storm Shadow. Every Hama Files Edition features a special letter from Larry Hama, offering new behind-the-scenes information and special insights into the most iconic issues of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero. Published by Image/Skybound. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Tony’s pick: Superman #32: Lex Luthor is back! But how did he get into the deadly DC K.O. tournament? Can Supes and Lex work together to learn about the Heart of Apokolips and how to stop it? And who protects Metropolis as it transforms into a raging firepit? Written by Joshua Williamson and drawn by Eddy Barrows. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Adam’s pick: Department of Truth #34: Cole Turner had a plan to fix everything. That was before a dangerous new regime seized the reins of the department. Now, he’s on the run, and he may have nowhere left to turn except for Black Hat, the counter-agency that’s been trying to recruit him since the very beginning. By James Tynion IV and Martin Simmonds, with a backup by Scott Snyder and Joshua Hixson, for Image. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Also out this week
Absolute Batman #14: Batman and Catwoman face down Bane in a final battle! But once the dust settles, what will it all mean for the future of Batman? Written by Scott Snyder and drawn by Nick Dragotta. ($4.99) Previously, in Absolute Batman … | Buy it here.
Black Cat #4: Felicia Hardy’s little superhero game is up as far as Spider-Man’s deadliest foes are concerned — and they’ve sprung a trap even the Black Cat may not be able to dodge. She’ll need every scheme (and all nine of her lives) to get out of this one. Written by G. Willow Wilson and drawn by Gleb Melnikov. ($3.99) Check out a preview. | Buy it here.
Expatriate X-Men #2: X years later, Bronze, Ms. Marvel, Rift, Melee and their guerrilla flotilla make their way upriver, evading the surveillance of both Revelation and the U.S. Army. It’s clear that their recently rescued charge Lyrebird is not who he seems to be. And withholding some details leaves his life on the line, as the team approaches the Limbo Lands, and the truth. Written by Eve Ewing and drawn by Francesco Mortarino. ($3.99) Previously, in the Age of Revelation … | Buy it here.
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