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Tony’s pick: Superman Annual 2026 #1: At the end of DC K.O., Superman became King Omega with the powers of a god. But after pushing Darkseid back to the Absolute World, Superman rejected the Heart of Apokolips and went missing. Now, the story of where he went can be told. Written by Joshua Williamson and drawn by Eddy Barrows and Yasmine Putri. ($5.99) Buy it here.
Batman/Superman World’s Finest Annual 2026 #1: The World’s Finest attempt to have a relaxing night out with Jonathan Kent and Alfred. But after an emergency leads Batman and Superman into a trap, it’s up to the father figures to jump into the fray. Also, with Lois Lane’s current investigation putting her in Intergang’s crosshairs, Batman steps in to provide backup — but as Bruce Wayne, and accompanying Lois on a date. Written by Mark Waid, Mark Russell and Tyrone Finch, and drawn by Clayton Henry and Pat Boutin. ($5.99) Buy it here.
X-Men #34: Cain Marko has been a bully, a criminal, a terrorist and a supervillain. And now he’s an X-Man. But on a team of X-Men who have all, at one point, been villains, how does the Juggernaut stay a hero? Written by Jed MacKay and drawn by Greg Land. ($4.99) Check out a preview. | Buy it here.
Rasmus’ pick: The Mortal Thor #13: Wreathed in sorrow, chained by his mother’s schemes, Magni accepted the weight of the throne of Asgard. As the forces of doom and death gathered about him, could he escape his destiny, or would his fall bring on a new Ragnarok? This is the story of the Son of Thor, and the fate of a Golden Realm. Written by Al Ewing and drawn by Juann Cabal. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Scott’s pick: Justice League Knight Vision Special: Batman and Lex Luthor work together to investigate a Justice League villain who wants to fill the void created by the League’s recent villain amnesty program, capitalizing on shifting priorities and the visions of the future the DC Universe’s champions saw at the end of DC K.O. to create a dangerous new weapon. Can Batman and Lex set aside their differences to stop them? Written by Mark Waid and Joshua Williamson and drawn by Miguel Mendonca. ($5.99) Buy it here.
The Horror of Godzilla #1: Tokyo, 1954. As the country begins to look toward its postwar future, two scientists start an experiment in the Pacific Ocean. It is meant to change everything, and it will. Come now, reader, and bear witness to the incredible horror of the King of the Monsters. There are no heroes. There are no survivors. There is only the wrath of Godzilla. Written by Ethan S. Parker and Griffin Sheridan and drawn by Tristan Jones for IDW. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Adam’s pick: Bishop #2: Bishop’s sister, Shard, is back. But she’s not here for a family reunion. What is Shard’s dangerous mission? And how will her presence challenge Bishop to his core? Written by Saladin Ahmed and drawn by Mario Santoro and Reese Hannigan. ($4.99) Check out a preview. | Buy it here.
Matt’s pick: The Patron #1: A true patron of the fine arts, Mr. Cherish has dedicated his life to scouting and supporting emerging artists, launching countless unknowns from obscurity into industry superstardom. Unfortunately for these young artists, the secret to Cherish’s success is their untimely demise. Painter Matty Barnes is primed to become Cherish’s next “hit” — but when the script is flipped on this latest murder, a posthumous twist calls the artist’s fate and legacy into question. By Christian Ward and John J. Pearson for Ignition Press. ($4.99) Listen to Ward and Pearson talk about the book on The ComicsXF Interview Podcast.
Austin’s pick: X-Men — Age of Apocalypse Omnibus HC: Charles Xavier is dead — killed 20 years in the past during a freak time-travel accident — and the world that has arisen in his absence is dark and dangerous indeed. The Darwinian conqueror Apocalypse rules with an iron fist, ruthlessly enforcing his dictum that only the strong shall survive — and in Apocalypse’s long shadow, hidden among a downtrodden humankind, are a group of ragtag freedom fighters led by Xavier’s oldest friend, Magneto: the Amazing X-Men. Collecting Uncanny X-Men (1963) #320-321, X-Men (1991) #40-41, Cable (1993) #20, X-Men Alpha, Amazing X-Men #1-4, Astonishing X-Men (1995) #1-4, Factor X #1-4, Gambit & the X-Ternals #1-4, Generation Next #1-4, Weapon X (1995) #1-4, X-Calibre #1-4, X-Man #1-4, X-Men Omega, Age of Apocalypse: The Chosen and X-Men Ashcan #2. ($125) Check out our favorite Age of Apocalypse stories. | Buy it here.
Dan’s pick: The Florida Hippopotamus Cocaine Massacre TP: Disco Hippo Wonderland is the number one amusement park in Flamingo City. But few realize its owner, Jans M’jor Discau, is about to release the most potent drug ever created: Coke45. Fortunately for humanity, Agent Clarke Nebraska is on the case. Discau panics, dumping the Coke45 into the hippo enclosure and letting them loose on the park, before fleeing into wonderland’s tunnel network. Now it’s up to Nebraska and loose-cannon cop Miquel Senecoza to bring Discau down before he escapes. By Fred Kennedy and James Edward Clark for Mad Cave Studios. ($17.99) Listen to Kennedy talk about the book on The ComicsXF Interview Podcast. | Buy it here.
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