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Austin’s pick: Iron Man #1: Years ago, Tony Stark was knocking on death’s door, so he created the Iron Man armor to survive. What happens the next time death comes calling? What weapon does he create then? What if someone else creates it first? These questions have haunted Tony for years. Madame Masque has also asked these questions, and with the power of AIM behind her, she’s ready to create the next great weapon. Written by Joshua Williamson and drawn by Carmen Carnero. ($5.99) Buy it here.
Dan’s pick: Spirit of the Shadows #1: Once, Erik Leroux was a mortal musician, selflessly devoted to his music and his true love, Katrina — until his sudden death plunged his soul into the carnival-like torments of the Spirit World beyond our own. Now, reborn as a phantom with fleeting memories of his life among the living, and forever cursed to bear the arcane costume his corpse wore to the grave, Erik will claw his way back from the infernal planes to uncover the mysteries of his own life, and avenge the dark sins that transformed him into the Spirit of the Shadows. By Nick Cagnetti and Daniel Ziegler for Oni Press. ($4.99) Listen to Cagnetti talk about the series on The ComicsXF Interview Podcast. | Buy it here.
Rasmus’ pick: Bug Wars — the Spyder Wytch Special #1: The bug war rages on in this extra-length special that burrows deep into the shadowy world of the Mytes — the insectoid warriors who fight, live and die in the grass-stained trenches of The Yard. But this time, the story is spun from an even darker thread, through the many eyes of the Spyder Wytches of Wyrdweb. By Jason Aaron and Mahmud Asrar for Image. ($5.99)
Mark’s pick: Wrestle Heist #2: Our heroes reach out to another wrestler wronged by evil promoter Buddy Hansen to rob him blind at the biggest show of the year — but of course, nothing comes easy as obstacles arise. By Kyle Starks for Image. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Adam’s pick: Harley & Ivy — Life & Crimes #3: It’s Harley and Ivy vs. Joker in the grand climax of the first arc. What exciting romantic developments will occur in this issue? Maybe some hand-holding? A head pat? Butterfly kisses? Butterfly knife-stabbing the Joker and then kissing your future girlfriend? By Erica Henderson. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Tony’s pick: GI Joe #18: Roadblock makes his Energon Universe first appearance, but will he be the newest recruit of Lady Jaye and Flint’s Night Force? Or will he join a different group? Written by Joshua Williamson and drawn by Marco Fodera for Image/Skybound. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Matt’s pick: Kaya #33: Kaya and Jin’s relationship has been shattered. Now find out what awaits our heroes as Jin and Razel travel to the frozen north to confront the Mother Oracle of the Robot Empire, while Kaya journeys south to the legendary Temple of Warriors. By Wes Craig for Image. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Also out this week
Absolute Batman #16: Bruce Wayne is on a desperate hunt to help his friend Waylon, now transformed into a monstrous crocodile roaming the sewers, consumed with a deadly hunger. Batman’s last option for a cure is to turn to a god for help. But will he have to descend into the depths of hell to get it? Written by Scott Snyder and drawn by Nick Dragotta. ($4.99) Previously, in Absolute Batman … | Buy it here.
Miles Morales: Spider-Man #42: Sometimes, it takes two Spider-Men to do whatever a spider can. But Peter Parker and Miles Morales together might not be enough to overcome what archfoe Rabble has in store. Written by Cody Ziglar and drawn by Marco Renna. ($5.99) Check out a preview, and this tribute from Latonya Pennington. | Buy it here.
Void Rivals #26: Sharkticon hordes sweep the Sacred Ring as the Zertonians and Agorrians finally reach unity — in fighting a common enemy. Written by Robert Kirkman and drawn by Andrei Bressan for Image/Skybound. ($3.99) Buy it here.
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