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WOLVERINE #14 (marvel comics)

Wolverine has been on self-exile in the north of Canada living completely off the grid. That is until an accidental encounter puts him back into the thick of things. Now that the Wolverine is back in action, what does this mean for the world around him?

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THE PHANTOM #4 (Mad Cave Studios)

As the Singh Brotherhood starts to feel the squeeze put on them by the Phantom, they decide to fight back. Now the hunter becomes the hunted, and the aura of the Phantom will truly be put to the test. Will the Phantom be able to save the village or will this be the end of the man who can not die?

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ABSOLUTE GREEN LANTERN #10 (DC COMICS)

A Green Lantern is dying!

While watching a comatose Hal Jordan, Jo Mullein is shot by the assassin GOLDFACE. Dying on the floor of her ex-wife’s apartment isn’t on the day’s agenda. Meanwhile, Hector Hammond is closer to unlocking the secrets of a darker power. Will he succeed in his devious plans? Only one way to find out!

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TMNT: BATTLE NEXUS #2 (IDW Publishing)

The Tournament has officially begun! First to enter the Battle Arena will be Leonardo and his opponent will be a very familiar, yet completely different foe…SHREDDER! Will Leo be able to take out this other dimensions Shredder foiling the BattleMaster’s plans or will we be one turtle down from the jump?

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BATMAN /GREEN ARROW /THE QUESTION : ARCADIA #2 (DC COMICS)

“Arcadia” has drawn together three of the DCU’s most complex characters.

Vic Sage is trying to unlock a mystery involving human trafficking. Oliver Queen is attempting to rebuild his status with Queen Industries. Bruce Wayne is on a search for those involved with an assassination attempt.

Last readers saw, The Question was taken prisoner. Green Arrow was fighting the good fight but ran into new opposition: Batman?!

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ULTIMATE WOLVERINE #13 (MARVEL COMICS)

Time is ticking away on the Ultimate Universe. The Maker is returning.

Before that happens, Logan has got some business to handle. After dealing with the Rasputins, he has rescued Jean Grey from their clutches. Grey is in desperate need of medication to stay alive. Heaven help anyone who gets in the former Winter Soldier's way now!

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VENOM #253 (MARVEL COMICS)

After last issue’s Hijinx, Mary Jane Watson and Venom are left with a warning.

Madame Masque wants the symbiote gone for good. She’s aligned herself with A.I.M. & is poised to take over. After finding out who is underneath the alien costume, Masque gives a direct message: Leave New York NOW! For some strange reason, the Lethal Protector might have an issue with that.

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FML #7 (Dark horse comics)

As Patty and company try to find Lil and Grim, well also trying to catch Susan to clear the kids. They run into some unforeseen issues and speed bumps. Can they right the wrongs or will Susan’s broader plan be unleashed?

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FROM THE WORLD OF MINOR THREATS: ARCHIE VS. MINOR THREATS #4 (DARK HORSE COMICS/ARCHIE COMICS)

Archie Andrews is a crime lord?! Frankie Follis is enjoying the quiet life?! What is going on here?!

The Five Fingers of Merlin have caused a reality wrapping event. In the attempt to get it back, Frankie & her friends runs into “Gingersnap” and his gang. Both parties lose the trophy to an unlikely culprit. Marty The Multi-Monster is trying to use the powers to her benefit. Can it possibly get any worse for these groups? The answer is yes!

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DC K.O.: KNIGHTFIGHT #3 (DC COMICS)

Even in defeat, Batman finds a way to win.

During the “DC K.O.” tourney, The Dark Knight was eliminated by The Joker. His saga should have ended there. Implementing a failsafe, Batman wound up in a future imperfect. Dick Grayson became Batman. Robins were a unit more than any sidekick. Bruce Wayne was insane. After defeating Grayson, Bruce Wayne was moved to a Gotham ran by Jason Todd, otherwise known as Batman.

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GODZILLA #6 (IDW Publishing)

The showdown we have been waiting for since issue one is about to go down! Jacen vs Godzilla does not disappoint in this finale of the opening arc of the Kai-Sei Era. However, no one could have guessed how this arc ends and the ramifications it will cause.

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ABSOLUTE BATMAN : ARK M Special #1 (DC COMICS)

Arkham Asylum

A fixture of Gotham City for decades. The home of the criminally insane. Its’ reputation has been one of housing the most dangerous and corrupt. That isn’t always the patients. It is a place many of Batman’s rogue wind up residing in after an encounter with the Dark Knight.

In the Absolute Universe, it has taken on a whole other life of its own. The work being conducted there is not any plans of rehabilitation. It is more of fear and control. Waylon Jones and Bane are notable names attached to the devious place. How did this all come to be?

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ULTIMATE X-MEN #23 (MARVEL COMICS)

Time is ticking away on the Ultimate Universe. The Maker is returning.

Before that happens, the X-Men must deal with the fallout of their encounter with the SHADOW KING! Hisako (Armor) is presumed dead but, MEI IGARASHI (MAYSTORM) refuse to give up hope. They will need this type of belief if there is any hope to survive what is coming.

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INFERNO GIRL RED: BOOK TWO #2 (IMAGE COMICS/MASSIVE-VERSE)

Disaster is heading to Apex City!

Cássia Costa is trying to adjust to life-post her mother’s disappearance with the encounter with the Griffin. With a new mentor guiding her path, the future is one that sees her ready to take the next step to finding her mom. Plans look to be derailed on that front due to a warning of extreme danger.

Silvio and Slyvia Moretti have taken over broadcasts with a decree. They are planting fear and distrust into the public. This doesn’t bode well for Costa’s mission. Something has to give here.

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SHREDDER #4 (IDW Publishing)

Shredder continues his journey to find and put an end to the Mourner. His journey takes him to a temple at the top of a snow-covered mountain, where the Mystics of the Foot Clan protect a valuable relic. Will the Shredder reclaim his relic or is he too late?

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