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SHE-SPAWN #2 (IMAGE COMICS/spawn universe)
An unlikely child is now under Jessica Priest’s watch.
After freeing the young boy from a sadistic cult, the pair is on the run. Outgunned and an army in pursuit. The odds are not in their favor to survive.
ONLY THE SAVAGE ARE LEFT #1 (Dark horse comics)
We find ourselves in a world that has been infected with a disease that creates monsters. But worse than the monsters that the infected become, are the monsters the survivors become. Trying to navigate this new landscape is rough and is definitely not for the weak. That’s why Only The Savage Are Left!
CYCLOPS #5 (MARVEL COMICS)
As Pierce finally reveals his true intentions, he moves to kill off all of the mutant kids. Fortunately for the mutants, Cyclops is on his way to save them. In this final issue, will Cyclops stop Pierce and save the mutant kids or will they all parish?
JUSTICE LEAGUE : DREAM GIRLS - A DC PRIDE EVENT #1 (DC COMICS)
Dreamer and Galaxy are in a far different place than last time readers saw them.
In Justice League Intergalactic Special #1, they were at odd with each other. Now they both wake up in the island of Themyscira?!
UNCANNY X-MEN #29 (MARVEL COMICS)
Graymalkin Prison is under a deadly siege.
Corina Ellis’ master plans dies when Scurvy did. In his wake stands her brother with an axe to grind.
FANTASTIC FOUR #12 (MARVEL COMICS)
Aliens seem to never learn: Invade planet Earth and deal with the Fantastic Four!
Or have they?
FML #8 (Dark horse comics)
The final chapter of this punk rock family horror story is here! As the whole gang tries to rescue Lil from Susan at the convention. All of their adventures culminate with this rescue mission. The loose ends are tied and it’s a fun and heartfelt finish for this series.
EVENT HORIZON: INFERNO #2 (IDW DARK)
The story keeps getting crazier as we get deeper into this nightmare. We find a little more about Skylar Mooney, her tortured youth, into her marriage to Durante, and right up to where we are today. Speaking of that, the crew start to realize that the Event Horizon is a living nightmare, and they are trapped in it.
BATMAN #10 (DC COMICS)
"Operation Peregrine" has struck a major blow to Batman.
The Bat-Family has taken crucial hits. None greater than Barbara Gordon getting arrested by Vandal Savage’s GCPD & sent to Supermax. Some may ask how can Batman come back from this…
RADIANT BLACK #42 (IMAGE COMICS/MASSIVE-VERSE)
Jack Marlow’s plans are coming into full bloom.
The Franklin Group’s occupation of Chicago has forced Marshall Ward to question the city around him. His girlfriend is one of many held captive under Marlow’s rule. A new “hero” named Horizon is causing havoc on his reputation and efforts.
The Amazing Spider-Man #30 (Marvel Comics)
Hello there! Padawan J here, the resident Star Wars expert from the ODPH! This week I'm going to be reviewing the 30th issue of The Amazing Spider-Man from Marvel Comics!
THE EXORCISM AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE #3 (IDW DARK)
The endgame and final battle between the royal family and the demon that stalks them is here. As the demon has taken full possession of Prince Theo, its true motives are revealed. Can the family along with Prime Minister Carnegie save Theo and the nation?
X-Men ‘97: Season Two #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 ‘97 Season Two!
IRON MAN #6 (MARVEL COMICS)
Tony Stark and Norman Osborn. Dare we say two sides of the same coin?
Both are not exactly angels. Brilliant thinkers whose gifts have taken them into places beyond their wildest dreams. In the publics’ eye, a major difference.
Star Wars: Rogue One - Jyn Erso #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 one shot issue of Star Wars: Rogue One - Jyn Erso!
THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE 40TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION #1 (IMAGE COMICS/SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT)
Who in 1986 would have thought an animated movie about “Robots in Disguise” would become such an iconic event in pop culture?
As the world of theTRANSFORMERS exploded in the 1980’s, fans became enamored with the battle between Autobots and Decepticons. It lead to success in the toys and animated cartoon world. This moved the franchise into taking a monumental leap of faith. In 1986. “The Transformers: The Movie”hit the big screen with an epic event that rocked fans to their core.
FIRST LOOK: THE ROCKETEER: INFILTRATOR #1 (IDW PUBLISHING)
It’s April of 1944 and the United States is desperate to find out about a secret Nazi weapon. So, they reach out to Cliff Secord, the Rocketeer! Alongside his girlfriend Betty, they must infiltrate a Nazi movie production and find out what and where this secret weapon is. The first issue of this series from IDW Publishing is set to arrive on July 8th, 2026, at the comic shops. Ahead of the Final Order Cutoff date of Monday June 1st, 2026, IDW PUBLISHING gave us a copy for a SPOILER FREE first look review.
FIRST LOOK: OPERATION: IRON COFFIN #1 (IDW DARK)
Ever wonder what would happen if you dropped Dracula onto a train full of Nazi’s during World War II? A gory, ass kicking, action-packed thrill ride is exactly what would happen. Operation: Iron Coffin takes us on that exact journey, and the hype surrounding this book is real and warranted. The first issue of this series from IDW DARK drops on July 8th, 2026, at the comic shops. Ahead of the Final Order Cutoff date of Monday June 1st, 2026, IDW PUBLISHING gave us a copy for a SPOILER FREE first look review.
KING SPAWN #55 (IMAGE COMICS/TODD MCFARLANE PRODUCTIONS)
A new era has arrived in the Spawn Universe, and the official kickoff has arrived. Matthew Rosenberg has taken over as the writer of Spawn & King Spawn and all bets are off. We kick off by finding out more about Hudson Hill and his mission to save the world. But in this new world without God and the Devil, is there anything worth saving?
IS TED OK? #4 (Mad Cave Studios)
It’s time to take a walk on the strange side and catch up with everyone’s favorite odd ball. Ted and Sarah are freaked out after Ted was shot in the face and lived. Now, they seek answers from a former Ayn-Styne employee. What they find out changes everything we thought we knew.