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ODIN #1 (TINY ONION/IMAGE COMICS)
Adela is a young journalist that is trying to infiltrate a Gen-Z White Supremist group. However, this group is not just supremacists but also has some old Norse spiritual beliefs. Once they are in the Norwegian wilderness, all bets are off.
DEATHSTROKE: THE TERMINATOR #3 (DC COMICS)
A code for killers.
Unwritten rules that can never be broken. What happens when someone crosses that line? Slade Wilson intends to find out.
SHREDDER #8 (IDW Publishing)
Shredder is in Tokyo and is trying to take back what was once his, the Foot Clan. Part of the Foot Clan has become this offshoot gang, the Dog Star Clan. As they try and take out Shredder it becomes clear that they are being controlled by the Yakuza. Can Shredder handle the Dog Star Clan and the Yakuza by himself?
WOLVERINE: WEAPONS OF ARMAGEDDON #4 (MARVEL COMICS)
PRIMEWARRIOR has done the unthinkable.
Their experimentation has led to an evolution in creating super soldiers. Wolverine’s search for Tyler Torrens has brought him into the crossfire. They want the young mutant to continue their work. This isn’t flying well with Wolvie. The search has led him to the doorstep of David Colton. Being a former Captain America, Colton knows a thing or two about this issue
THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY: PLAN B #4 (Dark Horse Comics)
Welcome back to the Academy!
It has been since October 2025 that the dysfunctional team has returned to the LCS. Last we saw, The Sparrow Academy had taken over by force. Their unforgiving ways and views fractured Klaus and company.
ABSOLUTE GREEN ARROW #1 (DC COMICS)
Oliver Queen is dead. Long Live the Green Arrow!
In “Absolute Evil”, Oliver Queen was murdered on orders from Hector Hammond via Jubal Slade. Carter Hall did the dirty work and brought Queen’s dead body back Hammond and other notable ADC characters of power.
Venom #258 (Marvel Comics)
Hello there! Padawan J here, the resident Star Wars expert from the ODPH! This week I'm going to be reviewing the 258th issue of Venom from Marvel Comics!
The Amazing Spider-Man #29 (Marvel Comics)
Hello there! Padawan J here, the resident Star Wars expert from the ODPH! This week I'm going to be reviewing the 29th issue of The Amazing Spider-Man from Marvel Comics!
G.I. JOE #22 (IMAGE COMICS/SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT)
After the Dreadnok War, the quest to find Energon has never been greater.
Both G.I. Joe and COBRA are going to great lengths to find the powerful energy. One thing they cannot predict is a new player stepping into the game. They have D.I.R.E. tech and ulterior motives. He also has his sights set on the newest Joe!
BABYLON COVE #1 (Mad Cave Studios)
Heather Hutchens is a young woman who is under appreciated at her job in NYC and has a bit of a main character syndrome going on. However, after the death of her father she must return home to the small New England town where she burned a ton of bridges. If this isn’t enough something strange and supernatural seems to be taking over the sleepy town of Babylon Cove as well.
NARCO #3 (IMAGE COMICS)
Marcus continues to try and clear his name for the murder of Jess, but his number one suspect, Jess’s ex-boyfriend, has an airtight alibi. As he gets more desperate to find the killer, he must expand his investigative method. Unfortunately, what he discovers will further unravel his life.
BATWOMAN #3 (DC COMICS)
There is no easy way out for Kate Kane.
Kane has been in Petalon, Greece under the care of Dr. Sidaris. A mysterious cult has been lurking in the shadows. This has caused Kane to take action. Her encounter with Master Slay was involving casualties. This prompted her father Jacob to make a call for help.
SMILE: FOR THE CAMERA #3 (IDW DARK)
Freja was the next inflicted with the “curse” and it appears that she passed it on to Lena. Well Lena slips into madness, Ivy continues to struggle with not only the crazy deaths, but also the sleazy world of modeling. Can they both break the cycle before it’s too late?
SEVEN WIVES #1 (IDW CRIME)
IDW Publishing has launched a new crime imprint called IDW Crime and the first series from this imprint is upon us! Seven Wives is a murder mystery about a controversial religious figure who is murdered at the pulpit. Now, detectives must figure out who killed him by investigating his seven wives and oldest son.
INGLORIOUS X-FORCE #5 (MARVEL COMICS)
Time is ticking on Kamala Khan.
In the future, she is assassinated as president. Cable attempts to stop this in the past. All he has in names on his arm. Possible suspects for the crime. In a covert action, he recruits them to be a part of his new X-Force. By doing this, he can take out the assassin before they attempt to act.
Ultimate Impact: Reborn #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 Ultimate Impact: Reborn from Marvel Comics!
THE ROCKETFELLERS #0 (GHOST MACHINE/IMAGE COMICS)
After the dramatic experiences the Rocketfeller family has found themselves in recently. A small soft reboot of sorts is a reprieve from the emotional rollercoaster we have been on. Now we go back to how it started with their arrival in the 21st century, as well as the introduction to The Unbelievables!
LOBO #3 (DC COMICS)
Time to get back to basics!
The Main Man’s time as a reality TV star was come to a quick end. That means it’s a return to bounty hunting.
FANTASTIC FOUR #11 (MARVEL COMICS)
In the wake of the Invincible Woman, The Fantastic Four need to look to the future.
This leaves Marvel’s first family with many questions to answer. Another factor at play is Doom’s legacy has stretched into new territory. His technology has hit the black market. In the wrong and/or incapable hands, the results could be unfathomable!
X-Men United #3 (Marvel Comics)
Hello there! Padawan J here, the resident Star Wars expert from the ODPH! This week I'm going to be reviewing the 3rd issue of X-Men United from Marvel Comics!