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DEVIL’S LUCK: A HAILSTONE STORY #3 (Comixology originals/stout club)
Doc Beacon emerged from the hole after killing Harry to save his own life. But now he is left with the other two robbers. Will the other two fall in line with this new version of the Doc or will they succeed where Harry didn’t?
DEVIL ON MY SHOULDER #3 (DARK HORSE COMICS)
As the young woman continues the revenge tour and the rest of the boys that tortured her are on the run. The question isn’t if she will get to them, but who will she get to first? We won’t have to wait long for the next one to fall.
GEIGER #21 (GHOST MACHINE/IMAGE COMICS)
The Unnamed Universe crossover continues as the Northerner and Geiger try to navigate what their mission truly is. As the mysterious puppeteer’s aide and leave clues for them, the mission becomes a little clearer, while adding more wrinkles at the same time.
THE PHANTOM #5 (Mad Cave Studios)
It’s finally time for the face-to-face meeting of the Phantom and Asif Singh. As this confrontation takes place the future of Bandar hangs in the balance. Can the defender of the jungle save Bandar and send the Singh Brotherhood packing?
TOP 5 RADIANT BLACK MOMENTS (SO FAR)
Five years ago, the world of superhero comics as fans knew it changed forever.
February 11th, 2021 is the debut issue of “RADIANT BLACK”. Coming from the creative team of Kyle Higgins and Marcelo Costa, the story of Nathan Burnett becoming a superhero connected with readers in a huge way.
ULTIMATE X-MEN #24 (MARVEL COMICS)
It is tie to say goodbye to the Ultimate Children of the Atom.
Hisako (Armor) is gone after the encounter with the Shadow King. MEI IGARASHI (MAYSTORM) refuse to believe she is dead. Makoto Amano has all but confirmed this notion to be true. With time slipping further away, the search for the truth is on.
Star Wars: Jar Jar #1 (Marvel Comics)
Hello there! Padawan J here, the resident Star Wars expert from the ODPH! This week I'm going to be reviewing the FIRST issue of Star Wars: Jar Jar from Marvel Comics!
SUPERGUY #1
In 2025, “Superguy” burst onto the comic landscape.
Its’ unique blend of humor and heroics won over fans with a strong word of mouth campaign. The title character posed the manta of “With Great Powers comes great….whatever”. He debuted in a 10 page one-shot. After thwarting an alien invasion by sheer laziness and luck, Superguy & his sidekick RobotGuy began their new journey.
CYCLOPS #1 (MARVEL COMICS)
Cyclops is heading out on his own but should you head off to the comic shop and find out? There’s only one way to find out!
ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN 2026 ANNUAL #1 (DC COMICS)
Even for Diana of The Wild Isle, no good deed even comes with consequences.
After becoming Medusa to defeat the Tetracide, the experience has left her shaken. There’s more behind the mythical monster than one may know. Diana looks to right a massive wrong. The cost may be too high to pay.
GODZILLA: ESCAPE THE DEADZONE #6 (IDW Publishing)
The kids and the Wander finally have a showdown with Godzilla. Can they survive or will this be the end for them? We find out in this final issue in the arc, well also finding out what may be coming next.
ACTION COMICS #1095 (DC COMICS)
Friendship is a part of everyday life. What happens when it spills into the world of super heroes?
Pete Ross is finding this out first hand. The best friend of Clark Kent just discovered his most prized secret. When Kent flies back from a mission involving Gen. Sam Lane, Ross sees him changing out of his super costume. How does he deal with this discovery?
IMMORTAL LEGEND BATMAN #6 (DC COMICS)
Humanity crossing a line into Dark Matter has unleashed evil.
One figure has served as a defender to these “Shadow” monsters. Bruce Wayne has become Immortal Legend Batman.
The cost has been one filled with sacrifice. When his power source is taken, the toll for another one may be too grave to recover from.
BABS: THE BLACK ROAD SOUTH #2 (Ahoy Comics)
Babs & Izzy are on their way to see if they can find the Quest party before they get headed down Black Road South. However, Babs is still very reluctant to go on this journey, and this continues to puzzle Izzy. Will Babs be able to put her past to the side so her and Izzy can regain the money that they blew?
THE DIGGER #1 (INVADER COMICS)
Who ever said teamwork was easy?
When trying to solve a friends murder, Alan Scott’s worlld has crashed into Jay Garrick and Jim Corrigan. Atom and Wonder Woman have been on the trail of some other evil souls. Hourman andd Sandman have ran into a surprise prisoner. This is only the tip of the iceberg on how the legendary superhero team was formed.
TRANSFORMERS #29 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
The Autobots and Decepticons have gone to full out war! After the atrocity that was committed on Trailbreaker by Megatron, Optimus Prime can’t let that slide. Now the two sides are in an all-out battle, and which side will come out on top?
Gargoyles/Darkwing Duck #2 (Dynamite Comics)
Hello there! Padawan J here, the resident Star Wars expert from the ODPH! This week I'm going to be reviewing the 2nd issue of Gargoyles/Darkwing Duck from Dynamite Comics!
BLEEDING HEARTS #1 (DC COMICS)
What if Zombies ruled the world?
Ten years after humanity feel, that is the current stat quo. They have their own unique form of communication. A culture all its’ own. Everything should be (un) alive and thriving, right?
Mouse-Pokes-Golf-Ball-Through-Hole-In-Head aka Poke is one of these beloved members of society. One day, his undead heart starts beating once more. His world changes forever.
BLOOD & THUNDER #10 (skybound entertainment/image comics)
After the Prisoner helped out Akeldama and the natives in their battle with Mallory’s men, he’s earned a certain amount of trust with Akeldama. Now, that he has invited her to follow him to a new planet, what will be revealed to us next?
C.O.R.T. (Children Of The Round Table) #6 (DC COMICS)
For Fel, Connor and their friends, there is no turning back now.
When they came into contact with magical weapons, little did they know how their lives would change. Destiny has brought them together as the next generation of King Arthur’s court. Fate has brought them to this moment.