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LOBO #3 (DC COMICS)
Time to get back to basics!
The Main Man’s time as a reality TV star was come to a quick end. That means it’s a return to bounty hunting.
FANTASTIC FOUR #11 (MARVEL COMICS)
In the wake of the Invincible Woman, The Fantastic Four need to look to the future.
This leaves Marvel’s first family with many questions to answer. Another factor at play is Doom’s legacy has stretched into new territory. His technology has hit the black market. In the wrong and/or incapable hands, the results could be unfathomable!
X-Men United #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 X-Men United from Marvel Comics!
MEDIEVAL PLAYLIST REVEAL (COMIXOLOGY ORIGINALS)
The saga of Danny Landau has been one for the ages.
Neil Kleid & Alex Cormack’s fun and unapologetic tale stands out from the pack. Danny’s unabashed ways was a huge crowd pleaser (unless you’re a fan of the Red Sox). Who would have thought a Bleacher Creature would bring such a fight to King Arthur! .
FIRST LOOK: M1: MONSTER RACING LEAGUE #1 (IMAGE COMICS)
Nothing is too fast or too furious for one young driver!
Dev is a 17 year old girl trying to find a way back to her passion. Her dad has moved her from their home to Japan. This causes her to be ripped away from what she loves most: Racing. Fate finds her when she least expects it. This results in her discovery of a new type of competition beyond her wildest dreams!
FIRST LOOK: WHITE BOAT #3 (DSTLRY)
After discovering that his twin brother is alive after believing him dead for over a decade. Lee must decide whether he should stay on the island or return home. However, this decision may have already been made for him. This final issue in the series from DSTLRY releases on July 8th, 2026, at the comic shops. Ahead of the Final Order Cutoff date of Monday May 18th, 2026, DSTLRY gave us a copy for a SPOILER FREE first look review.
Star Wars: Shadow Of Maul #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 Star Wars: Shadow of Maul from Marvel Comics!
Captain America #11 (Marvel Comics)
Hello there! Padawan J here, the resident Star Wars expert from the ODPH! This week I'm going to be reviewing the 11th issue of Captain America from Marvel Comics!
Amazing Spider-Man/Venom: Death Spiral - Body Count #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 - Body Count #1
The Witcher: Blood Stone #4 (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 4th issue of The Witcher: Blood Stone from Dark Horse Comics!
SPACE GHOST Vol. 2 #11 (DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT)
Tempus has trapped Space Ghost back in the late Cretaceous Period and has now sent his team of mercenaries there to hunt him down. The only problem with this plan is that Space Ghost has had enough time to prepare for this fight. Can Space Ghost survive the onslaught and make his way back to his family?
SPAWN #375 (IMAGE COMICS/TODD MCFARLANE PRODUCTIONS)
Spawn is reluctantly teaming up with Sinn to take on Malebolgia. As Malebolgia keeps changing forms to take them on, Spawn needs to worry about more than just Malebolgia. How will this epic battle come to an end?
GEIGER #23 (GHOST MACHINE/IMAGE COMICS)
Tariq is sent back into time where he sees his family, but this is for only a moment. As he is yanked back to the present where the Northerner doesn’t know what happened. But a timely phone call at the Department of Historical Preservation shines some light on what’s happening.
FREE PLANET #12 (IMAGE COMICS)
The price of Lutheria’s freedom is going to cost its’ Freedom Guard.
Tensions have been high on the newly free planet. This weighs heavy on the planet’s last line of defense. Events have amped up to an all time high with a crippling embargo in place.
BARBARA GORDON: BREAKOUT #1 (DC COMICS)
"Operation Peregrine" has claimed its’ first Bat-family victim.
During the city raids by Vandal Savage’s police force, one made a sacrifice to save the rest of the squad. Barbara Gordon allows herself to be captured and arrested.
THE FURY OF FIRESTORM #2 (DC COMICS)
Bedford, Colorado is not ready for the fury that has been unleashed.
Firestorm, the Nuclear Man has arrived. No one seems to know why but there’s no time to ask. He starts experimenting on everything in sight.
GREEN LANTERN CORPS #16 (DC COMICS)
Parallax is back?! That’s just the tip of the galactic iceberg!
Katma Tui and Soranik Natu have their hands full on Korugar City. John Stewart is still recovering from the encounter with the fear entity.
ACTION COMICS #1098 (DC COMICS)
In the future, Clark Kent is missing after the events of DC K.O. What does this mean for the past? Everything.
Martian Manhunter, Mary Marvel and Booster Gold have travelled back in time to find the missing hero. They stumbled upon his early days as Superboy. When the Weapons Master attacks, the fight leads to a dangerous theft. Clark’s spaceship from Kyrpton is gone!
EMPEROR AQUAMAN #17 (DC COMICS)
The new stat quo for Arthur Curry is ambitious to put it mildly.
After taking over the Lighthouse from the Crimson Queen, Curry has wasted no time in attempting to set up more places of refuge. This hasn’t come without opposition.
D’ORC #4 (IMAGE COMICS)
Just when D’orc thought he was going to enjoy a nice meal, him and his band of misfits are face to face to face to face with a Thrawg! This giant three-headed dog is hungery and looking at our group as a nice snack.