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Adam’s pick: Swamp Thing 1989 #1: Over three decades since the controversy and cancellation, Rick Veitch’s legendary lost issues of Swamp Thing are completed. As Swamp Thing is cast back through time, he will come to meet a carpenter who will change the trajectory of his life, and the DC Universe forever. (Psst, he’s talking about Jesus!) Written by Rick Veitch and drawn by Michael Zulli and Vince Locke. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Matt’s pick: Justice League Intergalactic Special #1: The planet Naltor and the Green Lanterns that protect it fall under the spell of the wretched Witch Queen, who harnesses the planet’s dream energy in hopes of taking over all that lies beyond. But have no fear, Star Sapphire’s assembled team of Justice Leaguers will no doubt liberate them all. Will this team of disparate dynamos figure out how to come together to win the day? Or will they, too, succumb to the Witch Queen’s all-consuming hive mind? Written by Nicole Maines and Jadzia Axelrod and drawn by Travis Moore. ($5.99) Buy it here.
Dan’s pick: Wrestle Heist #5: The series concludes as our pro-wrestler heroes attempt to successfully complete their heist of the biggest wrestling show of the year. Can they get past the monster Fetu? Can they escape? Will there be wrestling? By Kyle Starks for Image. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Rasmus’ pick: Feral #22: CDC scientists run tests on Elsie and the rest of the Pet City refugees, but why? None of them are infected. Even worse, is it possible there is a murderer stalking the humans? Written by Tony Fleecs and drawn by Trish Forstner and Tone Rodriguez for Image. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Austin’s pick: Uncanny X-Men #27: Gambit’s curse takes a terrifying turn, as legendary guests come to Haven House, and a sudden death throws the mutant world into chaos. Written by Gail Simone and drawn by Luciano Vecchio. ($4.99) Check out a preview, and our coverage of the previous issue. | Buy it here.
Tony’s pick: FCBD Dungeon Crawler Carl #0: You know what’s worse than breaking up with your girlfriend? Getting stuck on a sadistic alien game show with her cat. This FCBD special collects the first episode (and more) of the Webtoon series by Matt Dinniman and company for Vault Comics. (Free)
Also out this week
The Ultimates #23: Thor and Sif join the war on the Maker, and Thor’s deal with Surtur comes to fruition. Written by Deniz Camp and drawn by Stipan Morian. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Zatanna #1: As the newest and first Prime Magus in millennia, it is now Zatanna’s sworn responsibility to oversee and guide the world of magic. How will she accomplish this task? With a wink, a flourish and a whole lot of magic. By Jamal Campbell. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Skinbreaker #8: Robert Kirkman and David Finch’s Image/Skybound comic reaches its conclusion. ($4.99) Buy it here.
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Dan Grote is the editor and publisher of ComicsXF, having won the site by ritual combat. By day, he’s a newspaper editor, and by night, he’s … also an editor. He co-hosts The ComicsXF Interview Podcast with Matt Lazorwitz. He lives in New Jersey with his wife, two kids and two miniature dachshunds, and his third, fictional son, Peter Paul Winston Wisdom. Follow him @danielpgrote.bsky.social.
