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POISON IVY #43 (DC COMICS)
Heavy is the crown for Gotham City’s new mayor.
Pamela Isley has been sworn into office. Maneuvering the political landscape is one thing. Dealing with a police commissioner like Vandal Savage is another. Let’s not forget about a public relationship with one Harley Quinn.
ABSOLUTE SUPERMAN #18 (DC COMICS)
In the wake of “The Battle Of Kansas”, there is some unfinished business.
Lois Lane is looking for payback. Talia Al Ghul is trying to bring back her father to his natural ruthless state. All the while, something is luring in the shadows that will shake everything up in the Absolute Universe.
BATMAN/STATIC BEYOND #5 (DC COMICS)
The search for Shutdown has pushed Batman and Static into dangerous territory.
In trying to restore power from the Global Blackout, the pair is now in the crosshairs of another fight altogether. Cadmus agents have arrived to arrest Static. It’s a safe bet he’s not going to be surrendering quietly, nor should he. Time is slipping further away. More people are going to get hurt if he fails.
Venom #256 (Marvel Comics)
Hello there! Padawan J here, the resident Star Wars expert from the ODPH! This week I'm going to be reviewing the 256th issue of Venom from Marvel Comics!
GODZILLA #9 (IDW Publishing)
The G-Force USA Team must split up to try and slow down the stampede of Kaiju. This distraction only has to last long enough so they can dispatch their secret weapon, the Godzilla infused Jacen. Will Jacen make it there in time, and will he be able to keep the spirit of Godzilla under control?
ROYALS #1 (IMAGE COMICS)
The Wahng Brothers share a special ability; they can communicate telepathically no matter what the distance. However, instead of using this ability for good, the brothers use it to scam people. Now they are trying to scam a high stakes poker league. Unfortunately for them some of the other players may be criminals that don’t like to be scammed.
BIZARRO: YEAR NONE #1 (DC COMICS)
In all of comics, it is tough to be one of a kind.
For one Superman rogue, he is the exception to the rule. A polarizing version of the Man of Tomorrow. What he lacks in smarts, he more than makes up in brute strength. An unconventional soul to say the least.
BATMAN #8 (DC COMICS)
Gotham City no longer belongs to the Dark Knight.
Vandal Savage has made it his brutal kingdom. Since assuming control as the GCPD Commissioner, he has unleashed a wave of terror onto Batman. Wayne Manor is his new home. Any allies of Batman are considered targets. With pressure mounting, Batman does something rarely seen.
Gargoyles/Darkwing Duck #4 (Dynamite 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 Gargoyles/Darkwing Duck from Dynamite Comics!
SPEED RACER #7 (Mad Cave Studios)
The rivalry between Carl Cranem and Speed Racer comes to a fiery conclusion. Cranem may be set on taking down the Racer family, but Speed will show that family is more important than anything. Which racer will come out on top and continue their journey to the championship?
X-MEN #28 (MARVEL COMICS)
The Danger Room has separated the X-Men and has them on the verge of defeat. As the X-Men fight for their very survival, they still haven’t figured out who they are fighting against. Will the Danger Room eliminate the X-Men once and for all?
MINOR THREATS: THE LAST DEVIL LEFT ALIVE #4 (DARK HORSE COMICS)
Time is running out for Frankie Follis aka Playtime.
Cooper Scadlock’s schemes against the people of Redport are almost at completion. Follis has assembled an eclectic line-up to stop him. One has flipped on her. Can the others be trusted?
KILLROY IS HERE #1 (IMAGE COMICS)
When a deity that is cursed to ensure innocent victims are avenged finds himself in the middle of a holy war, which side will he choose? This is the exact dilemma that Killroy finds himself in. The journey is just beginning, and if this first issue is any indication, this is going to be a wild one.
IS TED OK? #2 (Mad Cave Studios)
Sarah goes further down the rabbit hole with Ted. Now that she has introduced herself to him, she has a front row seat to either his truth or madness. The rabbit hole is really deep and consists of some crazy conspiracies.
Tomb Raider: Sacred Artifacts #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 Tomb Raider: Sacred Artifacts from Dark Horse Comics!
WHITE SKY #2 (IMAGE COMICS)
David has been taken by some outlaws, while Violet is left by herself. As they both learn about this messed up landscape the focus on survival becomes greater. Can they find one another and survive together?
IRON MAN #3 (MARVEL COMICS)
Tony Stark and M.O.D.O.K. team up?
That seems to be the case as A.I.M. is attacking the unique killing entity. This is just one of Madame Masque’s moves leading the evil organization. She’s also kidnapped some of the brightest minds in the world in an attempt to recreate Tony Stark. The man inside the armor is the most dangerous weapon in the world. Masque wants it and will stop at nothing to get it.
DETECTIVE COMICS #1107 (DC COMICS)
Bruce Wayne has got new neighbors in Gotham City.
Oliver Queen has come to town. The Emerald Archer is setting up shop from Star City and moving in with Black Canary. This proves to be an issue when Queen crashes a case Batman is working on. Get ready as a new Trinity of heroes is poised to make evil run in fear or destroy each other in the process.
THE PERIL OF THE BRUTAL DARK: AN EZRA CAIN MYSTERY #2 (DC COMICS)
Ezra Cain is a private investigator trying to make it in 1941.
The Museum of Natural History have put him on the case looking for a powerful artifact. An anvil of immense power is missing. In the wrong hands, the result can be catastrophic. Cain is also asked to find out what happened to Karl Meyer.
SUPERMAN #36 (DC COMICS)
Metropolis has a new champion!
In the wake of DC K.O., Superman is missing. This leaves a massive question for the citizens of the DCU to ask. They have an answer and it might not be one they are ready for.