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ULTIMATE WOLVERINE #14 (MARVEL COMICS)
With Endgame looming, Wolverine has some unfinished business to deal with.
After dealing with the Rasputins, he has helped Jean Grey stay alive. In his travels to find her medication. Something has gotten his attention. Mutants are missing. It’s looking more and more like one person is behind it. The hunt for Magik is on!
UNCANNY X-MEN #23 (MARVEL COMICS)
The heavy cost of a deal.
When Rogue, Gambit & Wolverine confronted Sadurang way back in issue #1, there was a cost to ending the conflict. Gambit took the Left Eye of Agamotto. The bargain was no attacks for a year and the eye would be returned. The dragon warned of the dangers of his actions. It’s too bad Gambit never listened.
NOVA: CENTURION #4 (MARVEL COMICS)
New day, new dollar.
That’s the motto for one Richard Rider. The last of the Nova Corps is finding out the superhero business is costly. The Xandarian Worldmind, which gives him his powers, needs constant replenishment. It’s not a cheap service.
ULTIMATE ENDGAME #2 (Marvel Comics)
Everything has built to this point! The Maker has been banished away after creating a new Ultimate universe, and now he’s on his way back! So just how are our heroes going to stop The Maker and save the universe?
The Amazing Spider-Man #21 (Marvel Comics)
Peter Parker is still missing! He’s been sent away from Earth & to another part of the galaxy. In Peter’s absence none other than Norman Osborne has stepped up to fill in the role of Spider-Man! So just how will Norman & the other Spiders handle Hobgoblin?
LOGAN: BLACK, WHITE & BLOOD #2 (MARVEL COMICS)
The violent past of James Howlett continues onward.
With the “Black, White & Blood” series, creators are unleashing the beloved character in new ways. It’s a perfect for Wolverine to do what he does best. Considering the trail he has left over the years, there’s no telling how far his legacy has reached.
IRON MAN #1 (MARVEL COMICS)
Tony Stark.
Trying to define the man behind the armor is difficult. Exceptional Genuis. Unapologetic Hero. The list goes on and on.
Who would have thought all those years ago when he built a make shift armor that he would evolve to the Avenger he is today. It begs the question of who is the real walking weapon” Iron Man or Tony Stark? A new creative team looks to explore that and knowing their track record, it’s time for some action!
PLANET SHE-HULK #3 (MARVEL COMICS)
Can anything go Jen Walters way?
While watching Sakaar in her cousin’s absence, she’s dealt with wedding, murders and unhealthy alliances. The Thousand Eyes are pulling some strings which is leading to more chaos in the streets. Did we forget about the giant Wildebot roaming the city streets? Yeah…
ULTIMATE BLACK PANTHER #24 (MARVEL COMICS)
Time is ticking away on the Ultimate Universe. The Maker is returning.
Before that happens, there’s some unfinished business in Wakanda. The Progenitors were unleashed when Vibranium was unlocked. Their plans to take over had one person to stop them: T'Challa. With stakes this high, failure wasn’t an option. It was an epic battle. When the fight ended, something was very wrong. T'Challa was gone!
DAREDEVIL & PUNISHER: THE DEVIL’S TRIGGER #3 (MARVEL COMICS)
Daredevil is trying to bring Punisher around to doing things the right way. This urge becomes stronger when he discovers the Feds are behind an investigation that will bring down organized crime, but they need Punisher to stop taking out their witnesses.
BLACK PANTHER: INTERGALACTIC #2 (MARVEL COMICS)
What in the (outer) world is going on?!
The leader of the Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda is missing! Princess Shuri discovers an evil truth! Who showed up on Wakanda Prime?! Plus is that who we think it is with the tentacles?
FANTASTIC FOUR #7 (MARVEL COMICS)
“FIND SUSAN STORM”
When the Eater of Worlds sends a message like that to Earth, everyone takes notice. The Fantastic Four ready plans to investigate but its’ not an easy “get up and go”! With their group of young children left behind, choices are made on what they can and cannot do as far as being superheroes. Plus, there’s a few villains planning on taking advantage of the Four’s absence from the planet.
How will this all play out?
INGLORIOUS X-FORCE #1 (MARVEL COMICS)
From the Shadows Of Tomorrow, a force has returned.
Since 1991, there has been one team in the Marvel Universe that has a reputation like no one else. A pro-active mutant strike team that isn’t afraid to cross a line. There have been a few incarnations bearing the moniker, but unless CABLE is involved, it’s just not X-FORCE!
X-MEN OF APOCALYPSE #2 (MARVEL COMICS)
When the Age of Apocalypse was ended, the timeline should have got back to normal.
Mr. Sinister has a theory, but can he be trusted. The X-Men of that timeline have crossed over searching for answers. Their initial run-in with current X-Men didn’t fare too well. The journey now takes them into the past where it all really began. It’s time to revisit the world of the Original X-Men!
LOGAN: BLACK, WHITE & BLOOD #1 (MARVEL COMICS)
James Howlett. Weapon X. Wolverine.
Marvel’s uncontrollable force has made quite a reputation for himself. His legacy of violence is terrifying. The trail of bodies in his wake is mind-numbing. No matter what the era, LOGAN has left his mark for better or for worse. To see this in its’ truest form, Marvel is letting top level creative teams bring this to life under it’s “Black, White and Blood” banner. It’s SNIKT time!
UNCANNY X-MEN #22 (MARVEL COMICS)
From the Age Of Revelation, the Uncanny X-Men return!
They’re not the only ones returning in this “Shadows Of Tomorrow” era. Mutina has found her way to New Orleans. After being involved in anti-mutant propaganda, the psychotic killer presents an offer The X-Men should refuse. The question becomes: Can they?
The Ultimates #20 (Marvel Comics)
Hello there! Padawan J here, the resident Star Wars expert from the ODPH! This week I'm going to be reviewing the 20th issue of The Ultimates from Marvel Comics!
NOVA: CENTURION #3 (MARVEL COMICS)
Richard Rider’s new stat quo is sucking the life out of him. Literally.
Rider is the last Nova left. The Xandarian Worldmind, which gives him his powers, needs replenishment. Filling up the power source is not cheap. This has led him to get Pip the Troll as his “agent” in paid cases.
MARVEL: BLACK, WHITE & BLOOD AND GUTS #4 (MARVEL COMICS)
Horror is back in a big way at Marvel Comics.
Their “Black, White, & Blood and Guts” series has been throwing classic Marvel heroes into uncomfortable tales. The result has been nothing short of a fantastic trip into the wild side of the MCU.
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!