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JUSTICE LEAGUE : DREAM GIRLS - A DC PRIDE EVENT #3 (DC COMICS)
The JLU vs. Dreamer and Galaxy?!
As the pair are caught up in the Key’s scheming in the Dreamscape, a discussion is happening in the JL Watchtower.
SMILE: FOR THE CAMERA #4 (IDW DARK)
Five models have dwindled down to two and no one has figured out exactly what’s going on. As Paris Fashion Week is upon us, Ivy and Noa are getting a much-needed rest. However, Noa is now seeing the same visions that drove the other girls insane. Will two become one sooner than later?
NIGHTWING #139 (DC Comics)
Nightwing is Blüdhaven public enemy #1.
After dealing with a “witch” on a super highway, Dick Grayson became involved with a fatal multi-car wreck. This has forced public opinion to look at the vigilante differently. Even as Grayson continues to fight the good fight, he can’t escape the witch’s aftermath.
IF DESTRUCTION BE OUR LOT #2 (IMAGE COMICS/ASHCAN PRESS)
Abe finds himself in the equivalent of robot jail where they want to reprogram him for saying he saw a human. He finds out what the underbelly of robot society truly looks like. Now if he could only keep his mouth shut.
BATWOMAN #4 (DC COMICS)
The Dark Faith has pushed Kate Kane to her limits.
Her desperate attempts to stop the cult have not come without a toll. Rising body counts, injuries to her father and her sanity slipping away are all casualties in this fight.
ABSOLUTE GREEN ARROW #2 (DC COMICS)
More bodies, more problems.
With a serial killer hunting the questionable rich, Dinah Lance has been busy as hired security to stop this path of murder. All the while, Lance attempts to solve the murder of her ex, Oliver Queen.
GUN HONEY: DOUBLES DOWN #1 (TITAN COMICS)
It's action all the way but should you be going all the way to the comic shop to check it out there's only one way to find out!
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LAND OF NEVER #1 (Mad Cave Studios)
A father’s worst nightmares come true as his daughter is abducted from their home by a big induvial wearing a baby mask. The worst part is nobody believes him and this makes him a suspect to boot. What lengths will go through to find his daughter and the person who kidnapped her?
REDCOAT #18 (GHOST MACHINE/IMAGE COMICS)
Bennedict Arnold has been taken by the Founding Fathers Cult as Simon and Albert are just left behind. With Bennedict gone, this hampers the plans of turning Simon’s family into immortals as well. Now Simon has to face the possibility of not being able to have his family forever. How will he handle this, and will he continue to try and save Bennedict Arnold?
Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Kyoshi Warriors #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 Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Kyoshi Warriors from Dark Horse Comics!
END OF LIFE #5 (DC COMICS)
The world of Eddie Stallion takes another wild turn.
Ever since Stallion robbed from the Menagerie, he’s been on the run. Hiding out in his hometown was thought to be easy. How wrong could he be.
X-Men United #4 (Marvel Comics)
Hello there! Padawan J here, the resident Star Wars expert from the ODPH! This week I'm going to be reviewing the 4th issue of X-Men United from Marvel Comics!
UNCANNY X-MEN #30 (MARVEL COMICS)
After defeating Corina Ellis and reclaiming Greymalkin Prison, one would think the X-Men and Outliers could get a night off.
Think again!
THE TRILLION DOLLAR KID #1 (GHOST MACHINE/IMAGE COMICS)
With the launch of The Unbelievables Universe, it’s time to get acquainted with The Trillion Dollar Kid! We learn the backstory and origin of Thomas Noble Townsend III, a 13-year-old boy genius from a very wealthy family. But even with all his wealth there is something that is way more important to him…finding his family.
ABSOLUTE FLASH #16 (DC COMICS)
Some things should be left to their own devices.
Wally West is finding out the hard way. After his run-in with Mirror Master, he starts falling into the mystery of the S.T.A.R. Labs founders. Still reeling form the events with Thawne, West struggles to grasp what’s been unlocked.
LOBO #4 (DC COMICS)
Lobo has finally got his bounty hunting license back!
After the failed Reality TV stint, the Main Man is itching to get back to basics.
ABSOLUTE BATMAN #21 (DC COMICS)
Fear is circling around Bruce Wayne with grave consequences.
With the emergence of Absolute Scarecrow, Wayne has suffered a devastating loss. Jim Gordon was killed after the villain staged the murder to frame Batman. This has brought Jack Grim’s next phase to the forefront.
SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN #48 (BOOM! STUDIOS)
Erica Slaughter’s evolution has left deep scars that may never heal.
The Valmont Mountain House case is one of those evolution moments. Tracking down a monster with Jessica has forced the young hunter to deal with harsh realities.
LEVIATHAN FREEDOM #1 (COMIXOLOGY ORIGINALS)
Robert Smalls is an American hero.
Born into slavery, he stood up to hate and oppression in an unwavering fashion. Smalls seized control of a Confederate warship & led the passengers (including his family) to Freedom. This move impacted one Abraham Lincoln very greatly. It became the catalyst for allowing African Americans soldiers to join the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Star Trek: Redshirts – Ghost of the 21st Century #1 : first look (IDW PUBLISHING)
For generations of fans, a “redshirt” has become synonymous in science fiction for the unluckiest crew member.
The one who beams down with all the main characters and is definitely not making it back to the Enterprise. They have been called disposable, cannon fodder, the poor souls whose only purpose is to make the danger feel real.