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Tony’s pick: Absolute Green Arrow #4: Dinah Lance’s search for the Green Arrow Killer has led them both to discover the truth behind the Island — a place far more horrifying than either of them could ever dream. But most disturbing of all is who they discover there. Here’s a hint: He was born on a Monday. Written by Pornsak Pichetshote and drawn by Rafael Albuquerque. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Absolute Flash #18: Central City is thrown into chaos as DEO Agent Hunter Zolomon comes to town. Can Wally protect his new home and friends, or will the young hero finally be captured? Written by Jeff Lemire and drawn by Nick Robles ($4.99) Buy it here.
Daredevil #5: As the vicious attacks perpetrated by the monstrous and mysterious new figure Omen hit closer and closer to home, Matt Murdock is more paranoid than ever — keeping his oldest friends just out of reach and getting up close and personal to finish what Omen started. Written by Stephanie Phillips and drawn by Lee Garbett. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #12: Seriously, did you think they’d only fight for two issues? (Wait, who are we even talking about?) By Robert Kirkman and Ryan Ottley for Image/Skybound. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Dan’s pick: If Destruction Be Our Lot #4: Abe can’t stop seeing her everywhere he looks. Electricity addiction really is no laughing matter. Can he kick the habit before he gets junked? Maybe a trip outside the walls will help Abe clear his circuits, or just clog his gears to a standstill. By Matthew and Mark Elijah Rosenberg and Andy MacDonald for Image Comics. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Rasmus’ pick: End of Life #7: Eddie Stallion has had his butt beaten, and now he’s locked in some sicko’s shack. With Eddie sidelined, things are falling apart in Pluto, George’s health is getting worse, and the Menagerie is closer than ever. But Eddie is going to get a big hand from the littlest of allies. By Kyle Starks and Steve Pugh for DC/Vertigo. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Adam’s pick: Bishop #3: Bishop and his sister Shard fight tooth and nail against Skippingstone, yet another member of the Final Brotherhood who has traveled across time and space to hunt Bishop down. But can the siblings truly counter the sheer force of the Brotherhood’s dark mission? Or will they crack underneath this onslaught of foes? Written by Saladin Ahmed and drawn by Mario Santoro and Reese Hannigan. ($4.99) Check out a preview. | Buy it here.
Matt’s pick: What If …? Runaways #1: Every year, a group of philanthropists gathers for a charitable fundraiser — or so their children Alex Wilder, Chase Stein, Gertrude Yorkes, Karolina Dean, Molly Hayes and Nico Minoru thought. When they discover their parents form the Pride, a sinister, sacrificial group that answers to a godly race called the Gibborim, the teens are terrified, shocked and … intrigued? Their destiny awaits, and there’s no running away. Written by Rainbow Rowell and drawn by Zulema Scotto Lavina. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Scott’s pick: TaleSpin #1: Higher For Hire is … well, hired … to bring in Cape Suzette’s newest resident: Skye Ryder. But the job’s interrupted by air pirates led by the dastardly Don Karnage! Can Baloo and Kit shake the pirates and get their mysterious passenger to safety, or is it curtains for the pilots of the Sea Duck? Written by Amanda Deibert and drawn by Carlo Lauro for Dynamite. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Austin’s pick: DC Finest — Crisis on Infinite Earths Part 2: The all-consuming energies unleashed by the Anti-Monitor sweep through the multiverse as worlds of heroes and villains alike make their last stands, and a new reality begins to coalesce out of the chaos of destruction. Collects DC Comics Presents #86 and #95, Infinity, Inc. #20-22, Infinity, Inc. Annual #1, The New Teen Titans #13-14, Swamp Thing #44-46, Wonder Woman #328-329, Legends of the DC Universe: Crisis on Infinite Earths #1, Crisis on Infinite Earths #5, All-Star Squadron #53-56 and Superman #413. ($39.99) Buy it here.
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