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X-MEN #26 (MARVEL COMICS)
The X-Men must split up so they can cover more problems at the same time. Both teams are in search of helping friends and this makes the missions personal. Can they overcome the external forces that have taken aim at them? Or is there a bigger plot at hand?
JSA #17 (DC COMICS)
All roads have led to this moment.
With the Ultra Humanite revealed, Alan Scott takes action. The diabolical genius has been orchestrating events in the 1940’s in search of terror and wealth. What he didn’t realize is the actions would draw a group of heroes together that would become legends!
THE NICE HOUSE BY THE SEA #8 (DC COMICS)
Two houses. Only one can survive!
Max’s group of individuals have attacked the Nice House by the Lake residents. Tensions are running high knowing time is slipping away. Who will be left standing?
BATMAN #7 (DC COMICS)
Can people really change? Dr. Annika Zeller’s experimental work has done wonders, but Batman is not convinced.
As his search for clues has led him into new directions, One patient has called out for him.
ABSOLUTE SUPERMAN #17 (DC COMICS)
METROPOLIS IS UNDER SIEGE!
Parasite has been unleashed onto the city! With an unending hunger, the being is consuming energy from all in its’ way. Absolute Superman is ready for the fight but already has his hands full. Absolute Hawkman is attempting to sway Krypton’s Last son by any means necessary.
NOVA: CENTURION #5 (MARVEL COMICS)
An old “friend” has returned to Richard Rider’s life.
STAR-LORD is responsible for Eden Rixlo trying to steal from Nova and his crew. Peter Quill and Rider’s lives have gone in opposite directions since the Imperial War. Quill’s scheming has brought them back together for an uncomfortable reunion.
BATMAN/STATIC BEYOND #4 (DC COMICS)
Shutdown’s revenge tour has made its’ way to graduation day!
The Tomorrow Institute is in the midst of a great celebration. Picking a fight with that many super-beings is a gusty call. In Melvin Kim’s mind, he’s wanting to make a statement. Unfortunately for him, Static is more than ready for this challenge.
POISON IVY #42 (DC COMICS)
Pamela Isley is the NEW mayor of Gotham City?!
If you thought Vandal Savage running the GCPD was wild, you haven’t seen anything yet! A new era in Gotham City starts now!
RADIANT BLACK #40 (IMAGE COMICS/MASSIVE-VERSE)
Chicago is broken.
After the Catalyst War ended, the Windy City has not healed. Jack Marlow has taken the public paranoia & used it to his advantage. As head of the Franklin Group, Marlow has sent his forces to raid the city’s residents. The latest raid has taken hit close to home for Marshall Ward.
Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories - The Bad Batch: Rogue Agents #2 (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 2nd issue of Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories - The Bad Batch: Rogue Agents #1 from Dark Horse Comics!
Star Wars: Shadow Of Maul #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: Shadow of Maul from Marvel Comics!
LOST FANTASY #8 (IMAGE COMICS)
Henry Blackheart’s investigation has taken a dramatic turn.
His father Cyrus was attacked and presumed dead. Henry feels he’s still alive. After exhausting every lead, his search leads him into a dark terrain. Waiting for him is the assailant with a story all his own.
SPEED RACER #6 (Mad Cave Studios)
Speed Racer is back and has an even bigger challenge ahead of him. A new foe has emerged and has an axe to grind with Pops Racer. Unfortunately for Speed, the sins of the father will be paid for by the son.
TMNT: CASEY JONES #5 (IDW Publishing)
As this arc nears its end, it isn’t quite done giving the reader even more revelations. Casey finds out what Nostrum is made from, and it instantly disgusts him. As he fights his urges as well as his past, Ludovic is finding out that he is just another animal and not an equal.
The Amazing Spider-Man #23 (Marvel Comics)
Hello there! Padawan J here, the resident Star Wars expert from the ODPH! This week I'm going to be reviewing the 23rd issue of The Amazing Spider-Man from Marvel Comics!
WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THE CRIMSON JUSTICE? #5 (Mad Cave Studios)
After a long wait, it’s finally time to find out Whatever Happened to the Crimson Justice! Last we saw our hero he was surprised by the villainous copycat of Dr. Mayhem. The reveal of the new killer was shocking, but what happens next takes it to the next level.
X-MEN ANNUAL #1 (MARVEL COMICS)
What if your wildest thoughts became real nightmares?
A mutant known as The Creationist has a unique gift. He is the embodiment of an imagination gone wild. He’s kidnapped artists to make his visions come to horrifying real life. It’s up to the X-Men to stop him before the idea of surviving is nothing more than a dream.
GODZILLA #8 (IDW Publishing)
Jacen continues to struggle with his situation with Godzilla, well the G-Force team must make decisions about his future with the team. Meanwhile, May is becoming more comfortable and powerful, and this may not go well for those around her.
DC KO #5 (DC COMICS)
In the end, only one can be King.
Darkseid’s return to the DCU sparked a challenge heroes have never felt. More powerful than ever before, the former Lord of Apokolips came back to claim another universe. A dangerous power held the key to his defeat, Extreme sacrifice was needed to acquire it.
TMNT x GODZILLA #4 (IDW Publishing)
Kaiju fever is running wild and all of our favorite TMNT characters have joined in. As Bebop and Rocksteady get a Kaiju makeover, the Turtles can’t be far behind if they want to win the day. Meanwhile, Godzilla does battle with a Kaiju version of Krang!