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CAPES #4 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
After Big Brain revealed himself as the new arch nemesis of the Capes Team, the team is in a state of disarray and confusion. However, they need to get together quickly because a major foe from the past is about to reemerge.
THE ROCKETEER: THE ISLAND #1 (IDW PUBLISHING)
It’s 1938, and Amelia Earhart went missing over a year ago. Now, the government has a tip on her whereabouts but with the state of the relationship between the U.S.A and Japan they have to find someone who doesn’t link to them for a possible rescue mission. Who is better for the job than Cliff Secord, The Rocketeer!
NEW HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE: THE DAKOTA INCIDENT #1 (DC COMICS)
In 1993, a legendary imprint made history with an impact still felt today.
Milestone Media gave African American and other creators of color a massive spotlight to feature their storytelling creativity. Denys Cowan, Derek Dingle, Michael Davis & the late, great Dwayne McDuffie ushered in a new era of diversity onto the comic and pop culture landscape.
Icon. Hardware. Blood Syndicate. Static. Four titles (published by DC Comics) that left a massive impression on fans and creators alike.
THE PERIL OF THE BRUTAL DARK: AN EZRA CAIN MYSTERY #1 (DC COMICS)
An artifact is missing from the Museum of Natural History in 1941
Ezra Cain is a private investigator with a distinct reputation. Cain’s history as an archaeology student makes him the right candidate for this case. What he discovers makes him wish he never took it.
SUPERMAN #35 (DC COMICS)
The end has finally arrived.
With DC K.O. crowning its’ champion, the final match is set. Superman has been taken off the board. This leaves the Time Trapper in uncharted territory. The Legion of Darkseid looks to make a statement of their own. Superboy-Prime, a Superman robot and Lois Lane bring the fight to the evil Legion. There’s no easy way out from this confrontation.
ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN #17 (DC COMICS)
Veronica Cale has sent her squad after Diana!
The “Suicide Squad” of Area 41 have arrived with eyes on their target. Crashing an art gala in Gateway City puts Diana into a trap. With Zatanna matching her blow for blow, the odds can’t be in Diana’s favor.
If anyone thinks that’s gonna stop Wonder Woman, they are sadly mistaken. .
IS TED OK? #1 (Mad Cave Studios)
Sarah has an interesting job; she watches people who may be troubled from a computer monitor for the Ayn-Styne company. She is drawn to one of these people and his name is Ted. Ted is a super strange fella who has a lot of weird behaviors. Sarah doesn’t know if he is harmful to himself or others but can’t stop watching him either way.
UNIVERSAL MONSTERS: PHANTOM OF THE OPERA #1 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
Christine Daae has a secret admirer who will do anything to make her Opera dreams a reality. As the ghost makes his move Inspector Dubert must get to the bottom of what’s going on before more end up dead. Will the Phantom strike again before the good Inspector can find him?
GREEN LANTERN #32 (DC COMICS)
The Book of Oa has rattled Hal Jordan to his core.
It has led him on a journey to search for answers from within. This has had an assist from Green Arrow, Batman and the one and only Barry Allen. His latest stop is one with a deeper motive behind it. Hal’s attempt at Date Night with Carol Ferris is anything but average on this occasion.
THE POWER FANTASY #16 (IMAGE COMICS)
No one person should have so much power.
Six do and it’s led to nothing safe. Ray Harris aka Heavy killed Etienne Lux after others failed. Jacky Magus and Eliza Hellbound tried and failed. Before dying, Lux planted “destiny” images of Hell in Eliza’s head. Jackie thought there was a way to solve this problem. It’s too bad someone else had other plans.
THE INFERNAL HULK #4 (MARVEL COMICS)
Now that we know what Bruce Banner has been up to sense the Infernal Hulk has been set loose. It’s only fitting that we find out where and what the Hulk is up to. We catch up with the Hulk in the Hulkscape, but it is a little different than what we’ve seen before.
Amazing Spider-Man/Venom: Death Spiral #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 Amazing Spider-Man/Venom: Death Spiral #1 from Marvel Comics!
THE FLASH #30 (DC COMICS)
Wally West is in a race against not only time, but the Speed Force itself!
Bart Allen’s attempt to stop Darkseid form ascending into his current form backfired badly. This resulted in a time-travel trainwreck of epic proportions. Darkseid has enjoyed watching this unfold and looks to put the nail in the Flash legacy coffin once and for all!
Tomb Raider: Sacred Artifacts #2 (Dark Horse 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 Tomb Raider: Sacred Artifacts from Dark Horse Comics!
DETECTIVE COMICS #1106 (DC COMICS)
A city is scared of a bat no more!
The Lion unleashed a deadly virus attack on Gotham City. One of its’ first victims was Batman himself. Eliminating fear from someone isn’t everything it’s told to be true. The virus leads to some dangerous choice and fatal endings. Batman is trying to find a cure at all costs.
JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #16 (Dc Comics)
A traitor walks amongst “The Terrific Ten”!
As Mr. Terrific leads a time-displaced squad of heroes into Hell itself, the devilish landscape seems to have corrupted another good soul. Neron’s manipulations appear to have succeeded where others have failed. With no one able to help, Terrific must go this alone. The lives of millions rest on his shoulders.
WRESTLE HEIST #3 (IMAGE COMICS)
Our group of wrestling robbers is preparing for the heist of the century. As they pause for a minute to reflect on how thankful they are for each other, descent may be brewing. Will the heist happen or will it get thwarted before it even starts?
THE PUNISHER #1 (MARVEL COMICS)
Picking up right where Punisher: Red Band left off, Frank Castle is not at 100% and is fading in and out due to his head injury. Due to the massive fallout from that series, there is also a power vacuum and unfortunately for NYC there is someone who is ready to grab the reigns.
SPIDER-MAN & WOLVERINE #10 (marvel comics)
After returning to the 616 from a Parallel Universe, Peter & Logan find themselves in Vancouver so Logan can reconnect with his love Mariko. But Logan’s love life isn’t the only thing that may go up in smoke, as Arachnix has found his way to Earth-616 as well. Will Logan reclaim Mariko or will Arachnix finish the job and take out both Peter & Logan?
ABSOLUTE MARTIAN MANHUNTER #9 (DC COMICS)
The devil on John Jones shoulder.
After a falling out with his Martian partner, Jones has linked up with a darker force. Despair-The-Zero has been the voice in John’s ear. It may not be the one Jones needs to help put his life back together. This is a time where the tables are turned.