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INVINCIBLE UNIVERSE: BATTLE BEAST #7 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
As Battle Beast and Salaka lick their wounds and recuperate from where we say them last. The realization that they aren’t the only ones regenerating, as Juggernaut is also building up her strength and preparing for another battle. Which side will be ready first and get the advantage?
The Ultimates #22 (Marvel Comics)
Hello there! Padawan J here, the resident Star Wars expert from the ODPH! This week I'm going to be reviewing the 22nd issue of The Ultimates from Marvel Comics!
G.I. JOE #20 (IMAGE COMICS/SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT)
Duke is NOT happy.
The Dreadnok War ended with some help from a surprise “ally”. Hound of the Autobots has been working with Clutch for quite some time. Their partnership became public to save the team. This didn’t sit well with the G.I Joe leader.
DEVIL’S LUCK: A HAILSTONE STORY #4 (Comixology originals/stout club)
After Louis was ran over in “self-defense” by Doc Beacon, there are only two people left to split the gold teeth from the murdered Lord Auberon. However, now that Doc Beacon has a taste for the blood, will anyone else meet their maker at his hands?
TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #4 (IDW Publishing)
Issue 4 of Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles starts a 3-issue arc written by first time comic book writer Andrew Joustra. Joustra was the Script Supervisor for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, which this series is a direct tie in for. What kind of adventures can this lifelong Turtles fan bring to this exciting comic series?
MASTERMINDS #4 (Dark Horse Comics)
Welcome to Level Four.
Edward’s search for purpose has led him into a dangerous place. After overcoming challenge after challenge, he now finds himself in a cold reality.
YOUNGBLOOD #4 (2025 - IMAGE COMICS)
The end of days have arrived.
Youngblood’s mission against Xerxes proved futile in the grand scheme. The Keep has returned to Earth. They have taken hold. Warriors have fallen. Hope is fading.
TRANSFORMERS #30 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
In the midst of the war with the Decepticons, Elita-1 challenges the authority of Optimus Prime. The Autobots are reeling from their latest battle and now the infighting has come to a boil. Who will be the leader of the Autobots when all is said and done?
ROGUE SUN #33 (IMAGE COMICS/MASSIVE-VERSE)
What trouble lurks for Dylan and Aurie now!
The Massiveverse pillar heads to a college visit to decide his future. Hellbent is waiting in the wings, ready to strike him down!
GREEN LANTERN CORPS #14 (DC COMICS)
GUY GARDNER IS THE “ALLSIGHT OF OA”?!?!
That is NOT a typo!
ALIAS: RED BAND #1 (MARVEL COMICS)
It is hard to believe it has been 25 years since “Alias” debuted at Marvel Comics.
Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Gaydos ushered in a gritty private investigator named Jessica Jones onto the comics world. Little did anyone know in November of 2001 the impact this character would make.
ABSOLUTE GREEN LANTERN #12 (DC COMICS)
Obsidian has been unleashed!
Hector Hammond’s manipulations have turned Todd Rice into an abomination of dark energy. Evergreen is in danger. Jo Muellin is his intended target, but she isn’t going down without a fight.
51 #1 (Mad Cave Studios)
When the Presidents screw up of a son gets into some real hot water, what do you do with him? Send him to Area 51 of course. This sounds like the perfect idea until you put him with other screw ups, and then you multiple the potential damage to National Security.
THE EXORCISM AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE #1 (IDW Publishing)
The Royal Family is lost at Sea, and this leaves the black sheep of the family to be named the next King. The unanswered questions are how did this happen and is there a dark cloud hanging over the Belmont family?
HARLEY QUINN x ELIVIRA #5 (DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT/DC COMICS)
Harley and Elvira are now heading to space!? That’s right, our two new favorite besties are going to a wedding with an Intergalactic Hunk. But the hunk and wedding are not the real problem. Instead, Elvira finds herself taken by a group of aliens that worship her.
DC X AEW #2 (DC COMICS)
Mercedes Mone teaming with Lex Luthor?!
The W.A.M. Intergalactic Championship belt is destroyed during a match with Mone. Element X has been unleashed around the globe. The Justice League is on the chase of the powerful element, but they aren’t alone. The stars of All Elite Wrestling are tagging up for the chase to get the belt back. Along the way, Mone turned on Aquaman and joined forces with Luthor!
EMPEROR AQUAMAN #15 (DC COMICS)
The Crimson Queen has taken out the King of Atlantis.
With his involvement in DC K.O., Aquaman was taken away from his kingdom. Queen Mera held down the throne until Princess Andrina launched a vicious attack. Mera’s mother, Lolanna had returned and possessed the princess. This lead to a trap and removal of Arthur Curry.
SPACE GHOST Vol. 2 #9 (DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT)
After the emotional strain of the events of the past two issues, the Space Ghost family gets no reprieve. The Sorceress Prospero has her sights on eliminating them once and for all. How can the family come together and defeat a foe that they can’t see?
ARCHIE x THE ARMY OF DARKNESS #2 (DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT)
The Deadite’s have been unleashed on Riverdale and there is only one man that can save the day, Ash Williams. With his trusty boomstick in hand, Ash embarks on the party at the lake house to save Archie and the gang. But will he get there in time to save them, or will they already succumb to the Deadite threat?
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #16 (IDW Publishing)
The Ujigami has his eyes set on taking out Casey Jones as he believes that he will eventually kill Raphael. Raph and the rest of the Turtles are stuck between wanting to support their Father and defending their longtime friend and ally. Will the Turtles talk some sense into Splinter or will the Ujigami’s vendetta continue?