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SPEED RACER #10 (Mad Cave Studios)
Speed is crashing out with the effects of the V-Gas still influencing his attitude and demeanor. The rest of the team is getting desperate to help and save him from himself. In this desperation Trixie must make a call to the one person that may be able to pull Speed out of this. Let’s hope it’s not too late and he can still be saved.
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.
BLOOD & THUNDER #15 (skybound entertainment/image comics)
The IPPF has followed Blood into the Underside to recapture her after her escape. Not only do the agents have to navigate a world they are not familiar with, but they also must overcome the misconceptions of what the Underside is. Fortunately for them, Blood is in the same boat they are, although they don’t know that.
BLEEDING HEARTS #6 (DC COMICS)
Holidays are supposed to be a fun time, right?
Poke would disagree. After his dead heart started beating again, things haven’t been right. His zombie tendencies have changed. This has caused many problems with hi best friend Mush.
UNCANNY X-MEN #31 (MARVEL COMICS)
Aliens, Formal Dances and Hijinks ensuing…..It can only mean one thing!
Marvel’s premier X-Men series is back with an all new issue!
DAREDEVIL #4 (MARVEL COMICS)
Time has run out for Matt Murdock!
The Omen has had NYC’s most infamous lawyer on his radar for quite some time. After Daredevil confronts the serial killer, he’s not ready for what he finds.
EXQUISITE CORPSES: RASCAL RANDY #1 (TINY ONION/IMAGE COMICS)
Exquisite Corpses took the comics world by storm over the last year. Nominated for an Eisner Award, a successful Kickstarter campaign for a game, and finishing off the first season strong, heading into season two. But before we get to that next season, it’s time to find out the origin of one of the most popular killers, Rascal Randy.
ABSOLUTE BATMAN #22 (DC COMICS)
Can a Bat know fear?
In Bruce Wayne’s life, he has experienced many tragedies which have led him to becoming the Dark Knight. During this journey of vengeance, he has added a few allies in his crusade. None come more unpredictable than the leader of the Red Hood Gang.
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.
TRANSFORMERS #34 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
Optimus continues his life after being the Prime and has to tell General Flagg about how he is no longer Prime or an Autobot. Meanwhile, the rest of the Bots that were left on Earth are adapting to their new life. But the Decepticons know when they have an opportunity to strike their enemies when they are down.
THE FURY OF FIRESTORM #4 (DC COMICS)
Where is Professor Martin Stein?
That has been the question on many minds as Firestorm had taken over a city in Colorado. With Ronnie Raymond lost inside the Nuclear Man, is there any way to stop the Nuclear Man?
VAMPYRATES! #1 (BOOM! STUDIOS)
Empress Nira of the Night Isles has always stayed one step ahead.
When a failed coup forces the Empress to change gears, she winds up escaping on the ship of Captain Akeyo.
BARBARA GORDON: BREAKOUT #3 (DC COMICS)
Does Barbara Gordon have enough left to survive Supermax Prison?
The vigilante took on an impossible case to find out what is happening to innocent people inside the deadly compound. Her stay has been less than welcomed. With constant fighting and an untrustworthy ally, Gordon pushes forward to find the truth
M.A.S.K. #2 (IMAGE COMICS/SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT)
Matt Trakker & Miles Mayhem have made their first moves in the Energon Universe.
Trakker has dealt with the Government befoe. This time, he’s playing by his own rules. Meanwhile, Mayhem is up to exactly that. His group has stumbled upon something that could put the world in jeopardy!
Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures - Pathfinders #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: The High Republic Adventures - Pathfinders from Dark Horse Comics!
WOLVERINE #23 (MARVEL COMICS)
Logan’s healing factor is stolen. His adamantium claws shattered.
To say things are not good for the walking weapon is an understatement.
Star Wars: Shadow Of Maul #5 (Marvel Comics)
Hello there! Padawan J here, the resident Star Wars expert from the ODPH! This week I'm going to be reviewing the 5th issue of Star Wars: Shadow of Maul from Marvel Comics!
X-Men ‘97: Season Two #2 (Marvel 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 X-Men ‘97 Season Two!
BEN 10 #3 (DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT)
One thing is for certain: Ben Tennyson can’t catch a break!
Ever since connecting with the Omnitrix, the young boy has been dealing with his transformations into monstrous creatures. The US Army hasn’t been so patient with Ben about learning to control this problem. It’s about to get much worse.
SEVEN WIVES #2 (IDW CRIME)
Detectives Aguilar and Halwell are continuing to unravel the mystery surrounding the murder of the religious zealot and cult leader Matthew Dunn. As they dig more into his involvement as a leader of an FLDS family, they discover that not all was well with him and his seven wives. But do these new revelations shine any more light on who murdered Matthew Dunn?