The Robins descend in Absolute Batman #20
The Scarecrow confronts Batman for the first time. Waylon tries to find help for Bruce. And the Robins close in on Batman in Absolute Batman #20.
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A Breakout, a Showdown and more CXF Staff Picks
This week’s top comics are led by the debuts of DC’s Barbara Gordon: Breakout and Ignition Press’ Showdown. What are you looking forward to reading?
Absolute Batman #19 brings the Scarecrow to Gotham
The Scarecrow appears, and one of Batman’s staunchest allies will not survive the encounter, in DC’s Absolute Batman #19.
The X-Men team up with Captain America and more Staff Picks
Mutantdom’s newest school has barely welcomed its first students, and things are already going down in flames. Check out X-Men United #2 and more Staff Picks.
Absolute Batman #20 introduces the Robins
As the dust settles in Gotham after the loss of [redacted], Robins enter the scene ready to hunt in DC’s Absolute Batman #20.
Absolute Batman #18 will tear your heart out
Poison Ivy tries to win Batman over to her way of thinking, and Martha Wayne has a fateful meeting with the Court of Owls, in Absolute Batman #18.
X-Men United and a magazine for comics in our Staff Picks
Welcome to Graymatter Lane, a place where mutants can come together to teach one another the skills needed for their survival, in X-Men United #1.
Absolute Batman #17 lets Poison Ivy loose on Gotham
Batman must climb his way to the top of the Heart Building to face his newest foe: a more monstrous incarnation of Poison Ivy, in Absolute Batman #17.
Ultimate Spider-Man ends in this week’s CXF Staff Picks
As Marvel’s Ultimate Spider-Man ends, a number of new series begin, including End of Life, Muppets Noir and The Florida Hippopotamus Cocaine Massacre.
When Bruce met Diana: Absolute Wonder Woman #15 and Absolute Batman #16
Hell comes to Gotham as Team BatChat covers the two-part crossover between DC’s Absolute Wonder Woman and Absolute Batman.
Iron Man, Spirit of the Shadows and more CXF Staff Picks
Years ago, Tony Stark was knocking on death’s door, so he created the Iron Man armor to survive. What happens the next time death comes calling?
Absolute Batman: Ark M shows how messed up Amadeus Arkham’s life was. Also Joker is there.
The Ark M facility’s history is revealed in a dark tale of the history of the Arkhams and their connection to Jack Grimm.
Absolute Batman learns the truth about Ark M as X-Men returns to the present in our Staff Picks
The origins of the enigmatic Ark M are explored! What terrible secrets lie within its walls, and just who is assigned to protect it from discovery?
The end of Bane and the beginning of Joker in DC’s Absolute Batman #14 and #15
In this corner, we have Gotham’s new Dark Knight, the Batman! And in this corner, we have the man who wants to break him, Bane! Only one is coming out of this fight on two legs. Absolute Batman #14 is written by Scott Snyder, drawn by Nick Dragotta, colored by Frank Martin and lettered by…
A nightmare-fuel Joker debuts in DC’s Absolute Batman, and more CXF Staff Picks
Each week, ComicsXF staff offer their recommendations for what to read. New comics come out Wednesdays. See your local comic shop for more info. And if you own a local comic shop and would like to sponsor the CXF weekly Staff Picks, email contact@comicsxf.com. Matt’s pick: Absolute Batman #15: Alfred reveals to Bruce the story…