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Tony’s pick: Action Comics #1,100: Mark Waid, Joshua Williamson, Sophie Campbell, Dan Slott, Skylar Patridge, Ryan Sook, Dan Mora and Lucas Meyer come together to celebrate a big, round number issue of DC’s original superhero. ($5.99) Buy it here.
Scott’s pick: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #20/#300: It all began with four brothers and their master, alone against the world. A lot has changed, but the bond of Clan Hamato is, if anything, stronger than ever. They will need that strength to fight what is coming. Written by Gene Luen Yang and drawn by Freddie E. Williams II, with a backup by Kevin Eastman, Tom Waltz and a host of artists, and pinups by Sophie Campbell, for IDW. ($6.99) Buy it here.
Austin’s pick: Gambit Wanted #1: An all-new tale set in the timeframe when Gambit returned Storm to what was left of the X-Men, learn how Gambit came to join the team for the first time — and the deadly trial that made it so. Written by Chris Claremont and drawn by Robert Gill. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Rasmus’ pick: Terminal #1: There is a secret war being waged across the world by two violent forces with superhuman abilities who blur the lines between good and evil. When Marilyn Howe’s search for her missing sister Alessandra puts her in the center of this conflict, she’ll learn that the power to save the world comes from unlocking your genetic code and giving up everything you thought you knew about yourself … if you survive the experience. Written by Robert Kirkman and Joe Casey and drawn by Andy Kubert for Image/Skybound. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Matt’s pick: Dungeons & Dragons — Total Party Killers #1: The wizard Custos has died, and his lair lies ripe for the taking! As adventurers raid the lair for treasure, the monsters enthralled by Custos in life must protect his domain even after his death. That is, unless the creatures can trick someone into releasing them! Written by Christopher Hastings and drawn by Denis Medri for Dark Horse. ($5.99) Buy it here.
Adam’s pick: Sicko #1: Valentine Virago has always struggled with her health. Her rare autoimmune disorder has defied all treatment, and as she grew older, it defied even classification. You see, Valentine can take her immune system and weaponize it. What would just be a normal sneeze to the rest of us, she can turn into a projectile of bloody miasma. Fed up with being a test subject, Valentine has gone on the lam in search of the freedom to be herself. Unfortunately, interested parties want her back in their care, and they are sending goons in hazmat suits. Written by Tini Howard and drawn by Amilcar Pinna for Ignition Press. ($4.99)
Dan’s pick: Uncanny X-Men #32: The invasion has begun, and the exterminators are here. Can even the might of the combined Louisiana X-Men stem the tide of the terror from the stars? And what is the true mission of the alien force attacking Louisiana? Written by Gail Simone and drawn by Roge Antonio, Jim Towe and Federica Mancin. ($4.99) Check out a preview, and our previous coverage. | Buy it here.
Also out this week
Absolute Wonder Woman #22: Diana and Circe work together against an impossible mythological force, trying to steal a win from the jaws of defeat. Elsewhere, a growing threat for Diana makes an evolutionary leap forward. Written by Kelly Thompson and drawn by Dillon Snook. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Amazing Spider-Man #33: When an old foe resurfaces, Spider-Man gets an assist from Damage Control. But don’t they usually clean up after the fight? Meanwhile, learn more about Peter’s mystery cousin and walk the road to Amazing Spider-Man #1,000. Written by Joe Kelly and drawn by Ed McGuinness. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Something Is Killing the Children #49: Despite the odds stacked against her, Erica Slaughter has successfully killed the monsters terrorizing Valmont Lodge — but at what cost? Written by James Tynion IV and drawn by Werther Dell’Edera for BOOM Studios. ($4.99) Buy it here.
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