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Scott’s pick: Clayface — Celebrity Dirt #1: Before he was Clayface, Basil Karlo was one of the hottest stars in Hollywood. As he breaks out of Arkham once again, he’s ready to stage his comeback, but there’s just one problem: Someone already beat him to it, and Basil Karlo is already a massive star. But if that’s true, what’s next for the real Basil? Written by Jude Ellison S. Doyle and drawn by Fran Galán. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Tony’s pick: Exquisite Corpses: Rascal Randy #1: The sleepy town of Aurora Springs, New York, has one claim to fame: It’s the birthplace of Rascal Randy. Not the man in the suit — the man has never mattered. No, Aurora Springs is the birthplace of Rascal Randy the rabbit, who, once upon a time, was poised to become the greatest animated character this country had ever seen. Written by Tyler Boss and drawn by Dylan Burnett for Image/Tiny Onion. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Matt’s pick: Operation Iron Coffin #1: The recently resurrected Dracula is hell-bent on redemption. To do that, he’ll team up with British Allied forces during World War II. They’ll air-drop him onto a Nazi train containing a horde of soldiers, augmented villains and a vampire plague that, if released, will create a new generation of vampire terrors. Written by Kenny Porter and drawn by Tyrell Cannon for IDW. ($4.99) Listen to Porter tease the series on The ComicsXF Interview Podcast. | Buy it here.
Adam’s pick: Seven Wives #2: The murder of Matthew Dunn has devastated his family. Or so they’d like outsiders to believe. As the detectives unravel the case by interrogating Matthew’s seven wives, they discover he was not the saint he painted himself to be. But his presence lingers, and the detectives sense the FLDS leader has more secrets hiding behind every door. Written by Zoe Tunnell and drawn by Tesslyn Bergin-Dicoi for IDW. ($4.99) Previously, in Seven Wives … | Buy it here.
Austin’s pick: Transformers #34: Optimus Prime’s team must help General Flagg with a new mission that brings them face to face with the man who may have discovered a way for humanity to fight back against Autobot and Decepticon alike. Who is Dr. Henri Arkeville? Written by Robert Kirkman and drawn by Robert Kirkman for Image/Skybound. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Dan’s pick: Wrestle Heist TP: After being crippled by a shady promoter, a former pro wrestler gathers a team of others wronged in the ring to rob the promoter blind during the biggest wrestling event of the year. Collecting the series by Kyle Starks for Image Comics. ($16.99) Buy it here.
Also out this week
Absolute Batman #22: As the Robins nest in Gotham’s backyard, and Batman faces ultimate defeat, Harley Quinn’s origin is revealed. How does Harley connect with Ark M, and how did the Robins fledge from hatchlings to birds of prey? Written by Scott Snyder and drawn by Werther Dell’Edera. ($4.99) Previously, in Absolute Batman … | Buy it here.
Uncanny X-Men #31: Louisiana is ground zero for an attack force of alien ships with a mission, and woe betide any human or mutant who gets in their way. As if that isn’t enough, an Outlier goes on the worst first date ever. Written by Gail Simone and drawn by Jim Towe and David Baldeon, with a Disability Pride Month backup by Marieke Nijkamp and Andrea Di Vito. ($4.99) Previously, in Uncanny X-Men … | Buy it here.
Ben 10 #3: With the Army hot on his trail, Ben struggles to control his different transformations – but can any of them defeat the horrific Kraab? And if that weren’t enough, his new secret is discovered by someone close to him. Written by Joe Casey and drawn by Robert Carey for Dynamite. ($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.
