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Adam’s pick: X-Men United #1: Welcome to Graymatter Lane, a place where mutants anywhere in the world can come together in unity to teach one another the skills needed for their survival. With instructors including Wolverine, Beast, Prodigy and Magneto, and a campus unlike any before seen, it’s the crossroads of the X-Universe as a student body from across the globe works to take mutantkind to the next step in their evolution. Written by Eve Ewing and drawn by Tiago Palma. ($4.99) More info here. | Buy it here.
Dan’s pick: Comics! The Magazine #1: Do you love comics? Do you want to read more comics that you will love? Do you wish there were a magazine you could pick up every month that also loves comics? WELL, MY DUDES, ALL YOUR WISHES HAVE FINALLY COME TRUE! ($2.99)
Matt’s pick: The Other/Half #1: Formerly a high-society darling, Ethan thinks the worst thing he’ll have to contend with over the holidays is the disapproval of his upper-crust parents, but when things go awry on his job protecting the priceless Nobility Diamond, more than just his feelings are put into jeopardy. Now it’s up to his husband Henry (and their adorable cat, Skippy) to put his P.I. skills to good use and clear Ethan’s name. By Jim McCann and Joe Eisma for Ignition Press. ($4.99)
Austin’s pick: Magik & Colossus #2: The Immortal and his demonic forces have corrupted the Rasputins’ homeland. Racing against the clock to root out the villain, the siblings’ biggest fight will be with each other. Written by Ashley Allen and drawn by German Peralta. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Mark’s pick: Harley & Ivy: Life & Crimes #4: Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy are on the run with almost nothing but the shirts on their backs (and they barely even have those)! With all of Gotham City out to get them, the recently friendlier-than-before supervillains appear to have nowhere to go. By Erica Henderson. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Rasmus’ pick: DIE Loaded #5: Listen, in DIE there is a realm where there’s nothing but islands, and each is a better world. What can be wrong with that? Players. Players can be wrong. By Kieron Gillen and Stephanie Hans for Image Comics. ($3.99) Previously, in DIE Loaded … | Buy it here.
Scott’s pick: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #16: The Ujigami has vowed to protect the Turtles from their greatest enemies, so why is he attacking Casey Jones? Meanwhile, Shinigami goes behind Karai’s back to make a power play of her own involving a dangerous new ally. The first step in their plan requires blood from a very specific target, and in very large amounts. Written by Gene Luen Yang and drawn by Freddie E. Williams II for IDW. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Tony’s pick: Sonic the Hedgehog #85: In their quest to find Metal Sonic, the now-trapped Sonic, Belle, Motobud and Sage discover someone has used stolen Eggman tech to take control of creatures. During their search, Sonic becomes trapped in a cryptic illusion, leaving Sage and Belle to work together to fend off the controlled Metal Sonic. Will these three creations of Dr. Eggman be able to find common ground? Or will these relationships explode? Written by Ian Flynn and Evan Stanley and drawn by Min Ho Kim for IDW. ($4.99) Previously, in weird stuff we’ve written about Sonic … | Buy it here.
Also out this week
Absolute Batman #18: Batman continues to fight Poison Ivy’s mutated monsters and winds up uncovering an even more gruesome horror that has embedded itself in the city’s very foundations. All while the Joker’s machinations start to coalesce in a partnership with a new ally. Written by Scott Snyder and drawn by Eric Canete. ($4.99) Previously, in Absolute Batman … | Buy it here.
Transformers #30: It’s Optimus Prime vs. Elita-1, and the future of the Autobots hangs in the balance. Written by Robert Kirkman and drawn by Dan Mora for Image/Skybound. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Storm: Earth’s Mightiest Mutant #2: The horns of war bellow battle formations. An army of mystics drenches the soil in blood sacrifices. Storm and the Scarlet Witch face impossible choices as an interdimensional invasion draws nearer. Will their friendship stand the test of imminent destruction, murder and bloodshed, or will it foster resentments? Written by Murewa Ayodele and drawn by Federica Mancin. ($3.99) Check out a preview, and our coverage of issue #1. | Buy it here.
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