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FANTASTIC FOUR #14 (MARVEL COMICS)
Life can be a game of numbers in certain aspects.
In the case of Marvel’s first family, it is an everyday fixture. However, a current problem seems to be unsolvable. Make matters worse is the impact it has outside the Baxter Building.
DARK KNIGHTS OF STEEL II #1 (DC COMICS)
It is time to return to a land of fantasy in medieval times.
In 2021, “Dark Knights of Steel” debuted. Its’ combination of DC Comics lore with themes of knightly activity sparked the interest of fans. After twelve issues plus spin-offs, many wondered if this world would return.
DEATHSTROKE: THE TERMINATOR #5 (DC COMICS)
Slade Wilson is on the run from Deathstroke?!
No, that’s not a typo. Someone has hit Slade on every level possible to hurt him. Wintergreen is dead. His money is gone. The reputation he built by code is in shambles. With nothing left to loose, Slade is at his most dangerous, but his weakest too.
BY A THREAD: BOOK TWO #6 (COMIXOLOGY ORIGINALS)
It has all come down to this.
Ever since the shroud changed the world, Jo, Charlie and their friends have tried making the best of a world now unknown. Their search for answers have taken them places beyond their wildest dreams. Each move more challenging than the last.
Zero Instance #1 (COMIXOLOGY ORIGINALS)
For many players, the world of MMO (Massively Multiplayer Online) means so much.
It can offer opportunities for friendship. In some cases, a door to escape from reality. There’s many good opportunities.
WITNESS POINT #1 (Dark Horse Comics)
The sleepy town of Baraboo, Wisconsin has a secret and it’s not that it’s affectionately known as Circus City. No, it is secretly known as Witness Point by people in the FBI and U.S Marshall’s. But now, that secret appears to be out and this quiet Wisconsin town is about to become a whole lot less quiet.
GREEN LANTERN CORPS #18 (DC COMICS)
Time is running out on the Green Lantern Corps.
After escaping the Manhunters, “Allsight” Guy Gardner and his crew of Lanterns have returned to Oa. Being overpowered by the Emotional Expanse, Garnder attempts to sell Jessica Cruz on what to do next.
EMPEROR AQUAMAN #19 (DC COMICS)
As Aquaman acquires more powers, he also gains more problems.
His enhanced abilities are causing some concern amongst his fellow heroes. This is complicated even further by the return of Lolanna. Mera’s demented mother is doing some recruiting for her cause. Heavy is the crown indeed.
CLAYFACE: CELEBRITY DIRT #1 (DC COMICS)
Basil Karlo is Clayface….or is he?
The longtime Batman rogue has escaped Arkham Asylum with revenge on his mind. Once out in the open, he noticed something very drastic has happened.
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?