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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.
ABSOLUTE GREEN LANTERN #12 (DC COMICS)
Obsidian has been unleashed!
Hector Hammond’s manipulations have turned Todd Rice into an abomination of dark energy. Evergreen is in danger. Jo Muellin is his intended target, but she isn’t going down without a fight.
51 #1 (Mad Cave Studios)
When the Presidents screw up of a son gets into some real hot water, what do you do with him? Send him to Area 51 of course. This sounds like the perfect idea until you put him with other screw ups, and then you multiple the potential damage to National Security.
THE EXORCISM AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE #1 (IDW Publishing)
The Royal Family is lost at Sea, and this leaves the black sheep of the family to be named the next King. The unanswered questions are how did this happen and is there a dark cloud hanging over the Belmont family?
HARLEY QUINN x ELIVIRA #5 (DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT/DC COMICS)
Harley and Elvira are now heading to space!? That’s right, our two new favorite besties are going to a wedding with an Intergalactic Hunk. But the hunk and wedding are not the real problem. Instead, Elvira finds herself taken by a group of aliens that worship her.
DC X AEW #2 (DC COMICS)
Mercedes Mone teaming with Lex Luthor?!
The W.A.M. Intergalactic Championship belt is destroyed during a match with Mone. Element X has been unleashed around the globe. The Justice League is on the chase of the powerful element, but they aren’t alone. The stars of All Elite Wrestling are tagging up for the chase to get the belt back. Along the way, Mone turned on Aquaman and joined forces with Luthor!
EMPEROR AQUAMAN #15 (DC COMICS)
The Crimson Queen has taken out the King of Atlantis.
With his involvement in DC K.O., Aquaman was taken away from his kingdom. Queen Mera held down the throne until Princess Andrina launched a vicious attack. Mera’s mother, Lolanna had returned and possessed the princess. This lead to a trap and removal of Arthur Curry.
SPACE GHOST Vol. 2 #9 (DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT)
After the emotional strain of the events of the past two issues, the Space Ghost family gets no reprieve. The Sorceress Prospero has her sights on eliminating them once and for all. How can the family come together and defeat a foe that they can’t see?
ARCHIE x THE ARMY OF DARKNESS #2 (DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT)
The Deadite’s have been unleashed on Riverdale and there is only one man that can save the day, Ash Williams. With his trusty boomstick in hand, Ash embarks on the party at the lake house to save Archie and the gang. But will he get there in time to save them, or will they already succumb to the Deadite threat?
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #16 (IDW Publishing)
The Ujigami has his eyes set on taking out Casey Jones as he believes that he will eventually kill Raphael. Raph and the rest of the Turtles are stuck between wanting to support their Father and defending their longtime friend and ally. Will the Turtles talk some sense into Splinter or will the Ujigami’s vendetta continue?
X-Men United #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 X-Men United from Marvel Comics!
A QUIET PLACE: STORM WARNING #1 (IDW Publishing)
The small island town of Pearl, Iowa is preparing for a storm, but it’s not bad weather that’s on its way, instead it’s an alien invasion. The world has been attacked by aliens that are hunting for anything that makes a sound, and Pearl is in the direct path.
ACTION COMICS #1096 (DC COMICS)
Time is moving quickly for Clark Kent…or is it?
Still adjusting to the world knowing about “Superboy”, the young hero notices something is not making sense involving time. While investigating the problem, he discovers a situation for more complex than he could ever imagine.
BLOOD & THUNDER #11 (skybound entertainment/image comics)
Akeldama is still trying to grasp all that she has learned about her past and origins. Desmiox reveals more to her and tells her that all he wants is to get away from the Earther’s and she should too. With the battle that is raging inside of her, will Akeldama choose her heritage or her upbringing?
ABSOLUTE BATMAN #18 (DC COMICS)
A new player in Gotham City looks to make Batman green with jealousy.
Absolute Poison Ivy has revealed herself with Bruce Wayne in her grasps. Her vision of transforming the Dark Knight into her enforcer is within grasps. If he should survive, there’s a larger problem looming when he returns home….
D’ORC #2 (IMAGE COMICS)
Not wanting to accept the prophecy about himself, our loveable D’orc is trying to prove to everyone that he is not the bringer of the end of the world. Unfortunately for him, both the light and dark sides want him dead and will go to any length to get what they want.
FREE PLANET #10 (IMAGE COMICS)
Free is an ideal goal, but not without sacrifice.
The people of Lutheria know this all too well. Since winning independence, their struggles to hold it together have risen greatly.
BLEEDING HEARTS #2 (DC COMICS)
Can a zombie have a heart?
That is the question surrounding Mouse-Pokes-Golf-Ball-Through-Hole-In-Head aka Poke. One random day, his unalived heart starts beating again.
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.
The Witcher: Blood Stone #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 The Witcher: Blood Stone from Dark Horse Comics!