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BABS: THE BLACK ROAD SOUTH #2 (Ahoy Comics)
Babs & Izzy are on their way to see if they can find the Quest party before they get headed down Black Road South. However, Babs is still very reluctant to go on this journey, and this continues to puzzle Izzy. Will Babs be able to put her past to the side so her and Izzy can regain the money that they blew?
THE DIGGER #1 (INVADER COMICS)
“El Excavador”
A name that strikes fear in 1935 Veracruz Mexico. Guides in the region stay very far away from the haunting figure. They buy into the terrifying reputation. One is too naive to know better.
The Boy needs to make money for his family fast. He doesn’t know the stories. All he knows is the man has the life saving cash. As they say, “The Road to Hell is paved with good intentions.”
TRANSFORMERS #29 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
The Autobots and Decepticons have gone to full out war! After the atrocity that was committed on Trailbreaker by Megatron, Optimus Prime can’t let that slide. Now the two sides are in an all-out battle, and which side will come out on top?
Gargoyles/Darkwing Duck #2 (Dynamite 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 Gargoyles/Darkwing Duck from Dynamite Comics!
BLEEDING HEARTS #1 (DC COMICS)
What if Zombies ruled the world?
Ten years after humanity feel, that is the current stat quo. They have their own unique form of communication. A culture all its’ own. Everything should be (un) alive and thriving, right?
Mouse-Pokes-Golf-Ball-Through-Hole-In-Head aka Poke is one of these beloved members of society. One day, his undead heart starts beating once more. His world changes forever.
BLOOD & THUNDER #10 (skybound entertainment/image comics)
After the Prisoner helped out Akeldama and the natives in their battle with Mallory’s men, he’s earned a certain amount of trust with Akeldama. Now, that he has invited her to follow him to a new planet, what will be revealed to us next?
C.O.R.T. (Children Of The Round Table) #6 (DC COMICS)
For Fel, Connor and their friends, there is no turning back now.
When they came into contact with magical weapons, little did they know how their lives would change. Destiny has brought them together as the next generation of King Arthur’s court. Fate has brought them to this moment.
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #15 (IDW Publishing)
The true mission and identity of the Ujigami is revealed to the Turtles. How will this revelation sit with our heroes? More importantly, what will the Turtles decide to do when they realize that doing the right thing costs them their father? This issue brings a crossroad for our Heroes in a Half Shell for sure.
AQUAMAN #14 (DC COMICS)
All is not right with the first family of Atlantis.
Aquaman is dealing with the DC K.O. Tourney. Queen Mera is brought back to her hometown of Xebel. Princess Andrina is not herself. Literally.
THE ROCKETFELLERS #12 (GHOST MACHINE/IMAGE COMICS)
After the explosion of the homemade time machine, the fate of Roland Rocketfeller is unknown. However, the family managed to pull Raina out of the debris, alive but with what appears to be amnesia. Now back on the run, what will the family do next?
SPACE GHOST Vol. 2 #8 (DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT)
The Antimatter Man has gone full on mad, and it is up to the Space Ghost family to stop him. But how will Jace & Jan feel when they find out the Antimatter Man is their grandfather? Can Space Ghost save not just the workers of Contra Industries, but also Henry Contra himself?
MARC SPECTOR: MOON KNIGHT #1 (MARVEL COMICS)
There are certain actions you don’t want to take.
Spitting in the wind. Tugging on a Superhero’s cape.
Kidnapping Marc Spector has to be pretty high on that list. Someone has done just that. Who is crazy enough to try keeping MOON KNIGHT a prisoner against his will.
DC KO #4 (DC COMICS)
Four remain in the fight to become Absolute Champion.
Superman, Lex Luthor, Wonder Woman and the Joker are the DCU’s last hope. One will emerge as champion but they will have earned it.
Darkseid has been waiting for this moment as well. Knowing that the tourney was commencing, he plotted as he possessed Booster Gold. The former Lord of Apokolips will not go down quietly. He has assembled his champions. A trinity of heroes in his dark, cruel world.
PLANET SHE-HULK #4 (MARVEL COMICS)
Say it ain’t so!
Jack of Hearts is back?! Korven Blackjaw has dug deep to take his attack to Jen Walters. After his bride was murdered, Korven took action and proclaimed himself as the planet’s new king. With Quade’s trial fast approaching, Jack is working for Korven on prosecuting his rival for the fate of Sakaar. All’s fair in love and trail, right?
BATMAN AND ROBIN #30 (DC COMICS)
All good things must come to an end.
Phillip Kennedy Johnson’s run with the Dynamic Duo has hit its’ final stop. Scarface is back. The Quiet Man is still looking for vengeance. Two-Face and the Penguin are looking to split the scraps of what’s left. All parties are en route to meet.
FREE PLANET #9 (IMAGE COMICS)
The world of Lutheria is complex to say the least.
After fighting for its’ independence, one would think complete freedom would be a gift. It feels like a curse for the Freedom Guard who fight to protect it.
An embargo is crushing Lutheria’s food supply. This is causing the people to riot in the streets. Is the Guard ready for this overwhelming challenge or will they be torn down from within?
Spider-Man Noir #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 Spider-Man Noir from Marvel Comics!
Amazing Spider-Man: Torn #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 The Amazing Spider-Man: Torn!
THE WHISPER WAR #1 (COMIXOLOGY ORIGINALS)
In space, no one can hear history scream.
The Shattered Realm was the epicenter for a deadly civil war. Imprimata lost one-third of its entire population. With a battle this impactful, a strange aura has been left in its wake.
No one remembers anything about it!
MEDIEVAL #4 (COMIXOLOGY ORIGINALS)
It’s the bottom of the ninth for Danny Landau!
After he and his girlfriend Gina Rabinowitz wake up in medieval times, they have had their fair share of challenges.
Gina finds herself at the side of the one and only King Arthur. Danny doesn’t enjoy the regal life. Instead, he’s been focused on reuniting with Gina. After a tip leads him in the right direction, the destination is not what he thought. The relationship status is now “complicated.”