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ABSOLUTE MARTIAN MANHUNTER #8 (DC COMICS)
Hell never left Middleton.
The White Martian looms in the background while John Jones tries salvaging his life back. His wife Bridget is further away from him than ever due to his secret life. There’s something not quite right with his son Tyler. Could it be the White Martian didn’t go away like Jones and his “partner” thought? Also, who was the group at the end of last issue? So many questions!
PUNISHER: RED BAND #5 (MARVEL COMICS)
As Frank Castle’s plans for Kingpin and Tombstone come to fruition, there is only one thing left to do…burn it down. Will the Punisher be able to take down two worthy foes at the same time or has he finally bitten off more than he can chew?
TMNT: CASEY JONES #4 (IDW Publishing)
Casey Jones has a new lease on life as the Nostrum he ingested has given him more power and energy than he’s ever had. But are the side effects worth it? The changes that this made to his personality could strain more than one relationship.
DETECTIVE COMICS #1105 (DC COMICS)
What is time to someone who’s not afraid of it?
A deadly virus has been unleashed on Gotham City. Being one of the infected, Batman is trying to fight the plague on multiple levels. One factor with this virus is it takes victims’ fear away. Batman has always been a force on his own. Taking away the one element that keeps him in check is deadly.
CAPES #3 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
The Capes team licks their wounds and enjoys some down time after their big fight in last issue. Unfortunately for them this is just the calm before the storm as a new threat is about to reveal itself. The threat will catch everyone off guard and will leave death and destruction in its wake, which will undoubtedly shape this series going forward.
DC K.O.: THE KIDS ARE ALL FIGHT SPECIAL #1 (DC Comics)
DC K.O. has forced many heroes out of their comfort zones. One prime example is Jonathan Kent.
The Son of Tomorrow has been reeling since his involvement with the Secret Six. Stationed on the JL Watchtower, Kent is given one of the most dangerous duties in existence. He is responsible for watching over a group of super-powered children. This can’t go possibly sideways, right?
HARLEY QUINN x ELIVIRA #4 (DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT/DC COMICS)
Harley and Elvira are hiding out in Transylvania, and they are living it up. Parties, sleepovers, and soaking in the tub are amongst the things on the menu. However, their whereabouts have been discovered, and the party is soon to be up.
THE INFERNAL HULK #3 (MARVEL COMICS)
It’s finally time to find out where Bruce Banner has gone since he was split from the Hulk. But does Bruce even want to be found, or would he prefer to just fly under the radar? Unfortunately for him, it doesn’t appear to be a luxury he will be afforded.
JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #15 (Dc Comics)
What makes the soul of a hero?
Mr. Terrific is finding out the hard way. With the majority of the JLU tied up with DC K.O., Terrific has been leading a group of time-displaced heroes on an impossible mission. Neron has returned in this time of crisis. Augmenting power of lower-tier villains has opened up more trouble than expected.
LOST FANTASY #7 (IMAGE COMICS)
Henry Blackheart heads into the unknown on his latest case.
His father, Cyrus Blackheart is missing after a vicious attack. Henry refuses to believe he perished in the battle. Time is not on his side. With a possible lead, the journey now heads into an unknown terrain. What will he discover now as it appears he will finally get the answers he seeks.
THE FLASH #29 (DC COMICS)
When a Flash messes with the timeline, it’s always a lock for disaster.
Bart Allen tried stopping Darkseid’s ascent to power by going back in time. His plan failed and altered history. Now Wally West is stuck chasing him and trying to stop more damage form being done. I’s not any easier when the Legion of Darkseid is involved.
TEMPORAL #4 (Mad Cave Studios)
The pull of “One Final Heist” is too much for Savannah Green to ignore.
Ten years after her husband Marcus and her walked away from the time theft game, she’s pulled back in. This time around, it isn’t business isn’t as usual.
Miles Morales: Spider-Man #42 (Marvel Comics)
Hello there! Padawan J here, the resident Star Wars expert from the ODPH! This week I'm going to be reviewing the 42nd issue of Miles Morales: Spider-Man from Marvel Comics!
The Witcher: Blood Stone #1 (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 FIRST issue of The Witcher: Blood Stone from Dark Horse Comics!
The Amazing Spider-Man Annual (2026) #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 2026 Amazing Spider-Man Annual!
EXORCISM ISLAND #4 (COMIXOLOGY ORIGINALS)
As the Island is overrun by the possessed, the group of Exorcists must do everything in their power to keep the evil on the Island. However, little do they know the evil may have already left the Island and is in control of more than they can imagine.
YOUNGBLOOD #2 (2025 - IMAGE COMICS)
It didn’t take long for things to go from bad to worse.
The premier superhero team YOUNGBLOOD was dispatched to handle the threat of Xerxes. When they arrived, Shaft and company weren’t ready for what they found. Their plans were thwarted fast with the ever powerful being opposing each salvo. If this wasn’t enough to deal with, SUPERME just entered the fight! BRACE FOR IMPACT!
WRESTLE HEIST #1 (image comics)
Sterling Steele is an exceptional Professional Wrestler that has never gotten his flowers from the promoter of the wrestling company “The Golden Boy” Buddy Hansen. Just when he tries to leave and go to another promotion, he is completely sabotaged and his career is ended. Now, its his turn to get revenge on those that ended his dream.
PLANET SHE-HULK #3 (MARVEL COMICS)
Can anything go Jen Walters way?
While watching Sakaar in her cousin’s absence, she’s dealt with wedding, murders and unhealthy alliances. The Thousand Eyes are pulling some strings which is leading to more chaos in the streets. Did we forget about the giant Wildebot roaming the city streets? Yeah…
Gargoyles/Darkwing Duck #1 (Dynamite 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 Gargoyles/Darkwing Duck from Dynamite Comics!