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FANTASTIC FOUR #8 (MARVEL COMICS)
The Eater of Worlds has called for Susan Storm!
With someone that powerful calling for help, it doesn’t fall on deaf ears. Marvel’s first family heads into space to find out the cause of such an action. What they find at the end of their search is somehting no one is ready for!
GHOST PEPPER #8 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
As Bataar prepares for the inevitable arrival of Ash, one of his mercenaries Vex has found and confronted Ash. However, is she really working for Bataar or her own interests?
Ultimate Spider-Man #24 (Marvel Comics)
Hello there! Padawan J here, the resident Star Wars expert from the ODPH! This week I'm going to be reviewing the 24th issue of Ultimate Spider-Man!
TMNT: BATTLE NEXUS #5 (IDW PUBLISHING)
The tournament is coming to a close, but first Michaelangelo will have to fight his friend Slash. How will the Turtles make their final stand against Savanti? Will any of our Heroes in a Half Shell be the same at the end of the day?
DEADLY HANDS OF K’UN-LUN #1 (MARVEL COMICS)
Lin Feng wants the Seven Heavenly Cities!
He is not alone in his venture. What does a god of Mischef have to do with a power struggle in K’UN-LUN? Lin Lie looks to find out and stop them. This isn’t going to be easy. He’s going to need some help.
Knull #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 Knull from Marvel Comics!
Star Wars #10 (Marvel Comics)
Hello there! Padawan J here, the resident Star Wars expert from the ODPH! This week I'm going to be reviewing the 10th issue of Star Wars from Marvel Comics
DEVIL’S LUCK: A HAILSTONE STORY #3 (Comixology originals/stout club)
Doc Beacon emerged from the hole after killing Harry to save his own life. But now he is left with the other two robbers. Will the other two fall in line with this new version of the Doc or will they succeed where Harry didn’t?
DEVIL ON MY SHOULDER #3 (DARK HORSE COMICS)
As the young woman continues the revenge tour and the rest of the boys that tortured her are on the run. The question isn’t if she will get to them, but who will she get to first? We won’t have to wait long for the next one to fall.
GEIGER #21 (GHOST MACHINE/IMAGE COMICS)
The Unnamed Universe crossover continues as the Northerner and Geiger try to navigate what their mission truly is. As the mysterious puppeteer’s aide and leave clues for them, the mission becomes a little clearer, while adding more wrinkles at the same time.
THE PHANTOM #5 (Mad Cave Studios)
It’s finally time for the face-to-face meeting of the Phantom and Asif Singh. As this confrontation takes place the future of Bandar hangs in the balance. Can the defender of the jungle save Bandar and send the Singh Brotherhood packing?
TOP 5 RADIANT BLACK MOMENTS (SO FAR)
Five years ago, the world of superhero comics as fans knew it changed forever.
February 11th, 2021 is the debut issue of “RADIANT BLACK”. Coming from the creative team of Kyle Higgins and Marcelo Costa, the story of Nathan Burnett becoming a superhero connected with readers in a huge way.
ULTIMATE X-MEN #24 (MARVEL COMICS)
It is tie to say goodbye to the Ultimate Children of the Atom.
Hisako (Armor) is gone after the encounter with the Shadow King. MEI IGARASHI (MAYSTORM) refuse to believe she is dead. Makoto Amano has all but confirmed this notion to be true. With time slipping further away, the search for the truth is on.
Star Wars: Jar Jar #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 Star Wars: Jar Jar from Marvel Comics!
SUPERGUY #1
In 2025, “Superguy” burst onto the comic landscape.
Its’ unique blend of humor and heroics won over fans with a strong word of mouth campaign. The title character posed the manta of “With Great Powers comes great….whatever”. He debuted in a 10 page one-shot. After thwarting an alien invasion by sheer laziness and luck, Superguy & his sidekick RobotGuy began their new journey.
CYCLOPS #1 (MARVEL COMICS)
Cyclops is heading out on his own but should you head off to the comic shop and find out? There’s only one way to find out!
ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN 2026 ANNUAL #1 (DC COMICS)
Even for Diana of The Wild Isle, no good deed even comes with consequences.
After becoming Medusa to defeat the Tetracide, the experience has left her shaken. There’s more behind the mythical monster than one may know. Diana looks to right a massive wrong. The cost may be too high to pay.
GODZILLA: ESCAPE THE DEADZONE #6 (IDW Publishing)
The kids and the Wander finally have a showdown with Godzilla. Can they survive or will this be the end for them? We find out in this final issue in the arc, well also finding out what may be coming next.
ACTION COMICS #1095 (DC COMICS)
Friendship is a part of everyday life. What happens when it spills into the world of super heroes?
Pete Ross is finding this out first hand. The best friend of Clark Kent just discovered his most prized secret. When Kent flies back from a mission involving Gen. Sam Lane, Ross sees him changing out of his super costume. How does he deal with this discovery?
IMMORTAL LEGEND BATMAN #6 (DC COMICS)
Humanity crossing a line into Dark Matter has unleashed evil.
One figure has served as a defender to these “Shadow” monsters. Bruce Wayne has become Immortal Legend Batman.
The cost has been one filled with sacrifice. When his power source is taken, the toll for another one may be too grave to recover from.