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Tony’s pick: Cyclops #1: Scott Summers is a mutant who is always in near-total control of his powers and his emotions. But what happens when he’s separated from the X-Men, lost in a mountain wilderness without the visor that keeps his devastating powers in check? And will he be able to stay alive when Donald Pierce and his cyborgs, the Reavers, are hunting him? Written by Alex Paknadel and drawn by Roge Antonio. ($4.99) Listen to Paknadel talk about the series on Battle of the Atom. | Buy it here.
Dan’s pick: Bleeding Hearts #1: The zombies won, and 10 years after the fall of humanity, they’re the dominant form of life on Earth. Mouse-Pokes-Golf-Ball-Through-Hole-In-Head (“Poke” for short) is a beloved member of his community, and with his brother-in-arm Mush, he’s happy to shamble along through the only world he can remember … until the day his heart mysteriously starts beating again. And in a blink, the first humans he sees have stopped looking like food and have started looking like … friends? By Deniz Camp and Stipan Morian for the renewed Vertigo line at DC. ($3.99) More about the new Vertigo here. | Buy it here.
Matt’s pick: DC K.O. #4: Three mysterious new Omega-charged fighters have entered the tournament, and this trinity of the Absolute will change the face of the DCU forever. Plus: Booster Gold’s true allegiance revealed, Darkseid’s return foretold and a bonkers last page that will bring the battle to the next level. Written by Scott Snyder and Joshua Williamson and drawn by Javier Fernandez and Xermanico. ($5.99) Previously, in DC K.O. … | Buy it here.
Rasmus’ pick: DIE Loaded #4: Some people take their roleplaying parties seriously. Conversely, some people just want to parrrrttttaaaaaeeee! Let’s see what happens when our serious business is disrupted by someone who really doesn’t care at all. By Kieron Gillen and Stephanie Hans for Image. ($3.99) Previously, in DIE Loaded … | Buy it here.
Scott’s pick: Supergirl #10: It’s Valentine’s Day in Midvale, and Kara has finally worked up the courage to ask her crush out for the holiday. Meanwhile, Lena Luthor struggles with their friendship fallout. Can the daughter of Lex Luthor and the cousin of Superman ever see eye to eye again? Written by Sophie Campbell and drawn by Joe Quinones. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Austin’s pick: Transformers #29: It’s Autobots vs. Decepticons, and only [SPOILER] can turn the tide. Wait, Spoiler is a Go-Bot! Written by Robert Kirkman and drawn by Dan Mora for Image/Skybound. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Adam’s pick: DuckTales Valentine’s Day Special 2026 #1: The world’s richest duck didn’t accumulate his uncountable kajillions by being anyone’s fool — and no one is more foolish than a fool in love. So when Feb. 14 rolls around and the unsolicited cards and presents from charlatans and two-timers start piling up on his desk, Scrooge McDuck has multiple levels of precautions in place to neutralize all of their nefarious schemes. One age-old adversary, however, has forged a plan to bypass all of the McDuck Money Bin’s famed defenses and secure the ultimate prize: Uncle Scrooge’s precious Number One Dime. Written by Connor Ratliff and James III and drawn by Libero Ermetti for Dynamite. ($5.99) Buy it here.
Also out this week
Absolute Wonder Woman Annual #1: The experience of briefly becoming Medusa to save Gateway City changed Diana. It haunts her, and she has never stopped seeking an answer from the gods. Her pleas to Athena have gone unanswered … until now. If she wants justice, the mission is deadly and uncertain. Is it worth the risk just to set right one injustice? Written by Kelly Thompson and drawn by Mattia De Iulis. ($5.99) Previously, in Absolute Wonder Woman … | Buy it here.
Black Cat #7: The uncatchable thief teams up with the sinister symbiote to pull off the most daring and dangerous heist Felicia Hardy’s ever attempted. Obstacles to overcome: Time. Space. Mind-melting interdimensional monstrosities. Spider-Man’s rogues’ gallery. Felicia and Venom’s dark and violent past. All in a night’s work. Written by G. Willow Wilson and drawn by Gleb Melnikov. ($3.99) Check out a preview. | Buy it here.
The Center Holds #1: In a world where superheroes have become commonplace, heroes are required to join a union or face serious financial liability for the damage caused during battles. Enter the Superheroes’ Union. And though the delicate balance of mitigating damage while saving lives is already tough enough, they’ve got their own worries with a constant stream of villains rising up to challenge them. By Larry Hama and featuring the last work of artist M.D. Bright, for BOOM Studios. ($5.99) Buy it here.
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