It's almost time for brand new comics! When a bunch of issues go on sale this Wednesday, it may be a little difficult deciding what to pick up. So, the Comic Vine staff is here to help. We've reviewed the latest list of full releases and each of us will tell you what we're looking forward to reading and explain why. Once you're done seeing what we're excited to check out, tell the world which comics you're anxious to read. Now, let's see what the staff is looking forward to!
Tony "G-Man" Guerrero's picks
JUSTICE LEAGUE #39
Geoff Johns and Jason Fabok are heating things up in the pages of JUSTICE LEAGUE. We figured having Lex Luthor on the team would cause problems but with the Amazo Virus he created unleashed, it’s been a completely different set of problems. With most of the team affected and uncontrollable, we’ll get that great sensation of seeing hero fighting hero. There’s a lot at stake as Wonder Woman, Superman, and Lex Luthor will have to try to stop the rest of the team along with figure out a way to cure them. Johns is cranking up the tension and Fabok’s art keeps getting better and better with each issue.
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THE MULTIVERSITY: MASTERMEN
I’m a little embarrassed I somehow missed the announcement over this issue. With the MULTIVERSITY books, we know there’s a series of one-shots concluding with THE MULTIVERSITY #2. Somehow I missed that there’d be a book with Grant Morrison, Jim Lee, and Scott Williams. Taking a look at what the comic world would be like if the Nazis won WWII, you can imagine we’re going to see some heavy action as the opposition continues to fight against the fascist regime. Having the Freedom Fighters and heroes from Earth-10 will be cool. It feels like it’s been a while since we’ve seen Uncle Sam, Black Condor, Phantom Lady, and the other characters.
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DEADLY CLASS #11
Last issues things got pretty intense. Marcus has an enemy that’s pretty crazy. We saw Marcus and his friends set up an elaborate plan to get in and accomplish their goals. With a group of kids attending a school for assassins, it allowed them to put some of what they’re learning to actual use. Unfortunately things immediately went out of control. This issue is when it all hits the fan. Get ready for some big time and over the top action. Who lives? Who dies? This is what the past few issues have been building up to. Trust me, it’s going to get pretty nutso. Rick Remender and Wes Craig are out of control. And that’s great for us.
MOON KNIGHT #12
It’s the end of the second arc. Things haven’t been going too well for Marc Spector. With the Spirit of Khonshu messing around, Marc found himself stripped of his guidance. Last issue left us with quite a cliffhanger. With this marking the end of Brian Wood and Greg Smallwood’s run, there’s no telling how things will end. Obviously Moon Knight will survive in some form since the series is continuing. We’ve been lucky having two great arcs in this series and you won’t want to miss this conclusion to see what’s coming up next.
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Honorable Mention: BLACK WIDOW #15
Mat "Inferiorego" Elfring's picks
Manifest Destiny #13
The last issue of MANIFEST DESTINY was pure insanity! It completely changed how the readers view the book and why Lewis and Clark are travelling throughout the New World. Also, there were some great moments with Sacajawea as well. Basically, this was a book I loved that get 10 times better with the last issue, something I didn't think was actually possible. This next issue starts off a new arc where the team finds a... well, a new arch. What insane creatures will they find there and when will Sacajawea reveal her true intentions? I'm on the edge of my seat with this book. You need to pick this one up.
MILES MORALES: THE ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #10
I'm still really sad this book is coming to an end, along with the Ultimate Universe as a whole. The past two issues have dealt with Miles' dad working for the criminal underground in his past, and with this issue, Miles will be confronting it all. Plus, he's getting a new spider-power as well? Ok, I'm totally in for that. Although the last couple of issue weren't my favorite, I do love, overall, what David Marquez and Brian Michael Bendis are going on this series, and while it sucks to see it go, I'm going to try and enjoy the rest of it.
THE KITCHEN #4
The last issue left the characters of THE KITCHEN at a very weird point. Do they continue going on and making collections or do they prepare for war against one of the most powerful men in the city because he may know what Kath, Angie, and Raven have done? Still really loving this series and I think it's something I'd really recommend people try to catch up on or wait for the trade. It's a solid story and Ollie Masters is doing a pretty incredible job at delivering a powerful and exciting story. On top of that, we have some great art from Ming Doyle to top it all off.
Gregg "k4tz" Katzman's picks
BATMAN AND ROBIN #39
Here's the truth: give Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason a Batman comic and I'm going to check it out. Their BATMAN AND ROBIN run has some seriously impressive moments, so they've more than earned my faith and support. Tomasi goes for big, epic fun but doesn't neglect character and humor. Gleason is brilliant with horror, emotion, and displays of badassery. The fact that Damian Wayne -- my favorite Robin -- is back and sporting super powers is just a very, very nice bonus. This book did a phenomenal job handling the father-son dynamic between Bruce and Damian, so yeah, I'm obviously looking forward to see how it'll continue to play out and just how much Damian's new abilities will change their relationship. I view this as a must read series for anyone interested in Batman's world.
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THE VALIANT #3
Hey, you. Yeah, you. Why aren't you reading THE VALIANT? If you are, cool. If not, why not? "I can't add another series to my stack!" "I don't know Valiant characters!" Unless you've given this a shot and it simply isn't your thing, there isn't a good excuse to miss this limited series. The creative team has done amazing work making sure this story can appeal to anyone. If you just know "Valiant" is the name of the publisher, this is a series that'll introduce you to its evergrowing (and not to mention awesome) world and most likely hook you. If you've been familiar with the publisher, then the huge story, mythos building and pure fan service is basically guaranteed to win you over. No one wants to add another $3.99 comic to their budget, but trust me, this one is worth it. I know I already used the word "awesome" in this blurb, but I'm going to use it one last time, okay? Buy THE VALIANT because it's awesome. It's that simple.
Honorable Mention: RUMBLE #3
Corey "Undeadpool" Schroeder's picks
SILK #1
Silk's debut into the Marvel Universe was one fraught with pitfalls. From an unusual attraction, to seemingly little-to-no backstory, and an improvised costume, it wasn't terribly clear where the character was going or who she was meant to be. Fortunately, Dan Slott managed to dodge each one of these by actually integrating them into her character and making them an organic part of who she is, which leads us to two new creators taking up the torch and running with it. And while I'm not familiar with either Robbie Thompson nor Stacey Lee's previous comics work, a quick glance at an internet search shows that there's plenty to be excited about from both of them.
SHE-HULK #12
It's the final issue and NO, YOU'RE CRYING!!...ahem. It's the final issue of Charles Soule and Javier Pulido's brilliant, surreal love letter to the Silver Age style and there are still a few questions that need answers, but we're well on our way to getting them. This has been a roller coaster of a book, and while it's always sad to see titles end prematurely, at the very least we're getting what looks to be a satisfying end to the story arc. Soule and Pulido started on this book, and it only seems fitting that they be the final creators on the title that flew, perhaps, just a LITTLE to far under the radar.
ALL-NEW CAPTAIN AMERICA #4
Step 1: Reinvent/reintroduce/reinvigorate a pre-existing, long-standing character. Step 2: PUT THEM THROUGH THE ABSOLUTE RINGER. This seems to be the pattern for a lot of Marvel's newest titles, and Sam Wilson is no exception to that rule. After finally putting one of the uglier stories from Marvel's past firmly in the retcon coffin, Rick Remender is poised to let the character spread his wings in ways that we've never seen before...see...see what I did there?...yeaaah, nailed it. Stuart Immonen is one of the best artists in the business when you need frantic, impactful action and that's exactly what we've gotten these last few issues, and I'm thrilled to see it's what we're going to keep getting in the issues to come.
Honorable Mention: UNCANNY X-MEN #31
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