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DC/MARVEL: SUPERMAN/SPIDER-MAN #1 (DC COMICS/MARVEL COMICS)
Clark Kent. Peter Parker. Back at it again.
The pair of legendary heroes have carved out legacies that transcend comics. Both are pop culture fixtures. They have crossed paths in the past. Their first encounter was billed as “The Battle of The Century” in 1981.
ULTIMATE ENDGAME #3 (Marvel Comics)
Hello there! Padawan J here, the resident Star Wars expert from the ODPH! This week I'm going to be reviewing the 3rd issue of Ultimate Endgame from Marvel Comics!
ULTIMATE WOLVERINE #15 (MARVEL COMICS)
Wolverine is on the hunt!
Mutants are missing. One person looks to be the culprit behind it. Magik is the prime suspect. As Endgame looms, time is running out on Logan and Jean Grey. Can he handle the assignment or will the past come back to strike at the worst possible time!
PLANET SHE-HULK #5 (MARVEL COMICS)
Sakaar is on the verge of a total collapse!
Korven Blackjaw has been on the attack since his bride was murdered. He has declared himself the planet’s new king. One person stands in his way of achieving all this. Jennifer Walters was asked by her cousin, The Hulk, to watch over the planet in his absence. This has led to a power struggle and political maneuvering.
BLACK PANTHER: INTERGALACTIC #4 (MARVEL COMICS)
The final fight for the throne is now!
Emperor T’Challa, Shuri and Femi are all on the mysterious planet B’Wete. Its’ residents comprise hybrids of T’Challa and other notable MCU characters. That’s not even the wildest part.
X-MEN OF APOCALYPSE #3 (MARVEL COMICS)
Into the time travel we go!
The X-Men of the Age Of Apocalypse have crashed the 616! They’re searching for answers based off a theory from Mr. Sinister. The current X-Men fought them off. Their next stop was to the world of the Original X-Men! Now things are about to get wild.
The Amazing Spider-Man #24 (Marvel Comics)
Hello there! Padawan J here, the resident Star Wars expert from the ODPH! This week I'm going to be reviewing the 24th issue of The Amazing Spider-Man from Marvel Comics!
MARC SPECTOR: MOON KNIGHT #2 (MARVEL COMICS)
Marc Spector has been taken prisoner!
Mr. Fear and an unknown partner are going to great lengths to break Khonshu’s avatar down. They want information on his old partner Frenchie. Spector’s will is being tested through the intense torture.
THE SENTRY #1 (MARVEL COMICS)
Robert Reynolds is back….
The “Golden Guardian of Good” is Marvel’s most powerful and polarizing superhero. Debuting in 2000’s “Sentry” series by Paul Jenkins and Jae Lee, Reynolds was a “lost” hero who’s powers were immeasurable. He also had an alter ego known as The Void. Being the dark version of the hero, their conflict put the universe in danger. To defeat him, Reynolds teamed up with Dr. Strange and Mr. Fantastic to wipe his memories and legacy from existence.
The Ultimates #22 (Marvel Comics)
Hello there! Padawan J here, the resident Star Wars expert from the ODPH! This week I'm going to be reviewing the 22nd issue of The Ultimates from Marvel Comics!
ALIAS: RED BAND #1 (MARVEL COMICS)
It is hard to believe it has been 25 years since “Alias” debuted at Marvel Comics.
Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Gaydos ushered in a gritty private investigator named Jessica Jones onto the comics world. Little did anyone know in November of 2001 the impact this character would make.
LOGAN: BLACK, WHITE & BLOOD #3 (MARVEL COMICS)
In the course of Marvel history, James Howlett has left a trail of violence in his wake.
Three new stories look to showcase the vicious nature of the popular X-Man in a format built for him. Don’t expect anything held back. This is WOLVERINE as he was meant to be featured in.
ALL-NEW SPIDER-GWEN: GHOST-SPIDER #8 (MARVEL COMICS)
A gunman is dead after Ghost Spider stops him from robbing a fundraiser….or is he?
That is the question plaguing the soul of Gwen Stacy. She has never crossed that line. Now, Gwen must figure out the truth hiding behind the smoke and mirrors of MYSTERIO!
NOVA: CENTURION #5 (MARVEL COMICS)
An old “friend” has returned to Richard Rider’s life.
STAR-LORD is responsible for Eden Rixlo trying to steal from Nova and his crew. Peter Quill and Rider’s lives have gone in opposite directions since the Imperial War. Quill’s scheming has brought them back together for an uncomfortable reunion.
The Amazing Spider-Man #23 (Marvel Comics)
Hello there! Padawan J here, the resident Star Wars expert from the ODPH! This week I'm going to be reviewing the 23rd issue of The Amazing Spider-Man from Marvel Comics!
X-MEN ANNUAL #1 (MARVEL COMICS)
What if your wildest thoughts became real nightmares?
A mutant known as The Creationist has a unique gift. He is the embodiment of an imagination gone wild. He’s kidnapped artists to make his visions come to horrifying real life. It’s up to the X-Men to stop him before the idea of surviving is nothing more than a dream.
THE AVENGERS #36 (MARVEL COMICS)
It’s the end of an era of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes.
After defeating Kang the Conqueror, Captain Marvel has much on her mind. The leader of The Avengers has doubts after their latest encounter. It leaves a question she can’t shake: “What’s Next?”
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!
INGLORIOUS X-FORCE #2 (MARVEL COMICS)
Save Kamala Khan, Save The Future!
That is the driving reason behind Cable and the latest incarnation of X-Force. One of the recruited members is responsible for killing Khan when she becomes President. Nathan Summers doesn’t know who it is but he will find out!
IRON MAN #2 (MARVEL COMICS)
Tony Stark is the world’s most dangerous weapon.
That philosophy is fueling Madame Masque. The new face of A.I.M. has been searching for the next Tony Stark. She’s targeted and tested possible candidates nominated for his award of achievement. No one is safe. Not even Tony from himself!