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RADIANT BLACK #44 (IMAGE COMICS/MASSIVE-VERSE)
Chicago is on the brink of civil war!
Jack Marlow’s Franklin group has enforced their will onto the city. Many residents such as Radiant Yellow and Mariposa have been taken prisoner. Marshall Ward might be in over his head this time.
HAMMER HEAD #1 (Mad Cave Studios)
To say Jules has been through some stuff would be an understatement. The only survivor of a serial killer who murdered everyone in the small town she is from, has caused her to become a drug addict just to cope. But when she is arrested and placed in what appears to be a prison you would think maybe her life would become at least easier. Unfortunately for her and the small group of inmates at the facility their nightmare is only about to begin.
The Amazing Spider-Man #1001 (Marvel Comics)
Hello there! Padawan J here, the resident Star Wars expert from the ODPH! This week I'm going to be reviewing the 1001st issue of The Amazing Spider-Man from Marvel Comics!
GREEN LANTERN CORPS #21 (DC COMICS)
Jo Mullein is captured by the Darkstars on Zillaboq during some needed R&R! Katma also finds the same fate from Earth!
The moves don’t go unnoticed as other Lanterns are drawn to the planet for rescue.
BATMAN AND ROBIN: YEAR ONE - DYNAMIC DUOS #3 (DC COMICS)
The streets of Gotham City are getting more dangerous.
Someone is turning a group of wayward teens into a criminal movement. Dick Grayson goes undercover to investigate and finds himself with a major problem.
THE NICE HOUSE BY THE SEA #12 (DC COMICS)
Cue up Michael Stipe cause “It’s the End Of the World as We Know it”!
Max and Walter’s experiment with humanity has reached its’ breaking point. Body counts are rising. Hope is fading. The residents of the Houses by Lake and Sea have been pushed to the breaking points.
Venom #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 Venom from Marvel Comics!
X-Men #39 (Marvel Comics)
Hello there! Padawan J here, the resident Star Wars expert from the ODPH! This week I'm going to be reviewing the 39th issue of X-Men from Marvel Comics!
Star Wars: The Book Of Boba Fett #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: The Book Of Boba Fett from Marvel Comics!
THE KARMAN BLADE #2 (IMAGE COMICS)
Anatta’s perilous journey to defeat Kalu continues as he’s brought before the legendary and disgraced False King.
Batman: Bad Seeds – Streets of Gotham #1 (DC COMICS)
Gotham City is under the attack of the Green in “Bad Seeds”.
While the Bat Family can’t be everywhere at once, the citizens of the this crazy place don’t back down to fights.
DEADLY TALES OF THE GUNSLINGER #19 (IMAGE COMICS/TODD MCFARLANE PRODUCTIONS)
After taking out Captain Lane, Tobias and Zyanya come to peace and understanding. Even though a demon may have entered Zyanya, she decides that her and Ryder should go their separate was from the Gunslinger. Tobias then returns to Lucy and Elroy to escort them to their drop off. Unfortunately, for the Gunslinger and Zyanya there is another evil entity that has them in their sights.
MIDNIGHT FANTASTIC FOUR #1 (MARVEL COMICS)
A dark, new era begins.
The calendar has hit October. The leaves are changing colors, spooky season has arrived, and Marvel’s First Family is getting a darker makeover in Midnight Fantastic Four.
MIDNIGHT X-MEN #1 (MARVEL COMICS)
The world is caught between a new kind of war. One where humans no longer need to just fear mutants, but also other humans so to speak. Vampires have invaded the world, but unfortunately for them they infected some very powerful mutants. This led to war between the two different species of vampires, the human ones and the mutant ones known as empyres. But now Cardinal Stryker has ordered his holy troops to kill off the empyres, which will surely cause a three-way war. Bishop Wagner and the last X-Man are all that can stand in the way and possibly save the day.
MIDNIGHT SPIDER-MAN #1 (MARVEL COMICS)
A dark, new era begins.
Fans know the story of a boy given powers with the burden of great responsibility. It is a timeless tale that inspires all to be heroic in the face of danger.
GODZILLA #13 (IDW Publishing)
Godzilla has returned! As Jacen with the power of Godzilla, goes to get some personal revenge. The G-Force USA team is put in a rough spot as Major General Onishi wants Jacen/Godzilla taken out. Despite their personal feelings for him they must attempt to follow orders when Godzilla finally strikes. Unfortunately for everyone involved there is a darker plan that is working in the background.
ONLY THE SAVAGE ARE LEFT #4 (Dark horse comics)
Ryder and Fionn somehow escape the attack of the monsters and the gang that has captured Oaklynn. However, they are not out of danger from monsters yet, and they also still have the infection they need to deal with before they turn more. Meanwhile, Oaklynn finds herself having to choose between her freedom and saving the two men she loves. If this wasn’t emotional enough, Ryder must finally choose to save his humanity or embrace the monster inside.
THE DIRT BENEATH THE DEVIL #3 (Mad Cave Studios)
After witnessing the Hendido being shot, June is devastated and wants to go home. But it gets a whole lot worse when a tribe of Native Americans starts to give chase to the group. As they try and escape the group unravels more through fear, greed, and mistrust. Who will still be alive to hear the will of Mr. Buckley?
DINNER DATE #1 (IGNITION PRESS)
Dating is such a daunting task and can drive anyone to want to kill. But for Syd it’s especially difficult and hard to navigate. You see she likes to pick the wrong ones and then makes some very interesting mistakes. One of these mistakes happens on a night where she needs to get a ride from a rideshare service. Her she meets Izzy, a driver who has had a night full of creepers and jerks in her car. But Syd seems to be cool and very attractive to Izzy. Unfortunately for Izzy, Syd had gotten hungry earlier and her leftovers are making a comeback. Can Izzy handle the reveal of what lust truly drives Syd?
BATMAN #14 (DC COMICS)
With Poison Ivy’s deal with the parliament of Trees going bad, Gotham City is dying a slow, green death.
Batman stopped Vandal Savage from a radical plan that would have killed innocents in the process. This lead to an unlikely discovery.