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YOUNGBLOOD #2 (2025 - IMAGE COMICS)
It didn’t take long for things to go from bad to worse.
The premier superhero team YOUNGBLOOD was dispatched to handle the threat of Xerxes. When they arrived, Shaft and company weren’t ready for what they found. Their plans were thwarted fast with the ever powerful being opposing each salvo. If this wasn’t enough to deal with, SUPERME just entered the fight! BRACE FOR IMPACT!
exorcism island #3 (Comixology originals)
The group of Exorcists not only have some vile demons to deal with, but also their own personal demons. However, when a strange artifact makes its way to the island things are about to get a whole lot more interesting.
BY A THREAD: BOOK TWO #3 (COMIXOLOGY ORIGINALS)
In the darkness of a dangerous world, can there be hope?
Jo and his friends have stumbled upon an oasis maneuvering through the Shroud’s grasp.
AQUAMAN #12 (DC COMICS)
The fate of the DCU will be in one person’s hands. It will not be given. The title will be earned through combat.
Darkseid is coming. After creating the Absolute Universe, the former lord of Apokolips wants more. It was revealed an Absolute Champion must be crowned to face off against the upcoming evil. This is no easy task. Heroes and villains have now been put into a deadly tournament. As it progresses, the challenges do not get easier. The latest round isn’t going to hold back.
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #13 (IDW Publishing)
The NEW era of TMNT is upon us and it is glorious! As great as the Jason Aaron run was, Gene Luen Yang kicks off this new era in a huge way. The Turtles are still processing the events of the last year, when a new and mysterious problem arrives in the city.
ABSOLUTE BATMAN #15 (DC COMICS)
The definition of pure evil.
Throughout the history of comics, one character has personified what pop culture thinks of a villain. His motives are shrouded in mystery. He does what he wants not for glory or money. The reason is just because he desires chaos. A maniacal laugh is his trademark. Some know him as the Clown Prince of Crime. Most recognize him as THE JOKER!
BATMAN AND ROBIN #28 (DC COMICS)
A father’s revenge knows no limits. The latest danger in Gotham City is a man with a very short list of names to cross off. Avenging his son’s death is the only thing fueling his days. Burning the Iceberg Lounge down with a body count behind it was only the start. Penguin and Two-Face were at the top of the hit list. Now a new name tops them both.
Star Wars: Tales From The Nightlands #3 (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 3rd issue of Star Wars: Tales From The Nightlands!
NOVA: CENTURION #2 (MARVEL COMICS)
Has an MCU hero for hire ever been stationed in space before?
That is the current situation involving Richard Rider. The last NOVA left standing is maintaining the good fight in the universe. This time around, his work comes with a price. The Xandarian Worldmind, which powers hims, needs replenishment. That becomes a very costly arrangement. Nova has now turned to Pip the Troll to assist in getting clients.
THE TERMINATOR: METAL #3 (dynamite entertainment)
A T-800 wakes up in 1889 for a mission that he can’t start because of low power. Now the Terminator has to make his way to an electrical plant to charge up before he runs out of power. Can the T-800 make it to the power plant and regain power so he can complete his mission?
IT KILLED EVERYONE BUT ME #4 (Mad Cave Studios)
Ian has shown up to try and save Mason from the Stain armed with the information he got from the Heathen. However, can you ever trust a demon? Sutton knows the answer to that question is no, but will she be able to save Ian in time?
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #17 (marvel comics)
Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is a long way from home.
Since his defeat at the hands of Hellgate, Peter Parker has been trying to find some sense of direction. Winding up in space, he was rescued by Xanto Starblood. His immediate goal was to get strong enough for a second round. While in space, he has fallen into a role of leading a misfit band of characters Starblood acquired along his travels.
C.O.R.T. (Children Of The Round Table) #4 (DC COMICS)
Everything changes in a magical minute.
For a group of young individuals, everything they know is forever different. They have now come into possession of magical weaponry. The weapons have voices from a past long forgotten. They have the essence of the legendary King Arthur’s court! With great magic comes greater danger.
ASSORTED CRISIS EVENTS #7 (image comics)
Tom Doublay is a seemingly normal man, living a normal life. However, he suffers from a very strange multidimensional affliction that makes his life very weird and lonely. The worst part is that no one can seem to help him with this problem, nor solve it.
ACTION COMICS #1093 (DC COMICS)
Even with super powers, there are some battles Clark Kent can’t win being the Boy of Steel.
After being outed to the world after saving people in Metropolis, Kent has had to re-adjust to life back in Smallville. With the government watching hm, every move has to be carefully done as Superboy.
GEIGER #19 (ghost machine/image comics)
Ashley Arden is back and she is out for revenge on every scumbag that walks the earth. The Glowing Woman has refocused, and the world is not ready for what she will unleash next.
FREE PLANET #7 (IMAGE COMICS)
The history of the planet Lutheria is one paved with promise and conflict.
Getting thrown into the fire, the Freedom Guard has had their hands full. Clashing personalities and constant fighting became a normal occurrence. It has lead to a multi-leveled vision of the true definition of being free.
SPIDER-MAN & WOLVERINE #8 (marvel comics)
Logan & Peter from Earth-616 have their hands full with a super-villain known as Arachnix from Earth-4587. Our heroes just want to go home, but Logan’s love for Mariko keeps him ready to get revenge for her murder, even though it isn’t his world. But can they defeat a villain that shares both of their powers?
Star Wars: Han Solo - Hunt For The Falcon #4 (Marvel Comics)
Hello there! Padawan J here, the resident Star Wars expert from the ODPH! This week I'm going to be reviewing the 4th issue of Star Wars: Han Solo - Hunt For The Falcon!
MARVEL KNIGHTS: THE PUNISHER #3 (marvel comics)
Frank Castle has been made into a zombie and used to do unspeakable things by Crime Lord Armando Molerro. But when Everett K. Ross infiltrates the crime syndicate, he discovers that the legendary Punisher is being held in a drug induced servitude. Now, can he save Frank before it’s too late for him to come back.