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Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

FML #1

Wednesdays are new comic book day! Each week hundreds of comics are released, and that can be pretty daunting to go over and choose what to buy. That’s where we come in

Each week our contributors choose what they can’t wait to read this week or just sounds interesting. In other words, this is what we’re looking forward to and think you should be taking a look at!

Find out what folks think below, and what comics you should be looking out for this week.

Absolute Superman #1 (DC Comics) – We’re intrigued about DC’s “Absolute” universe and the previews for Absolute Superman have looked great.

Batgirl #1 (DC Comics) – Cassandra Cain gets the spotlight!

Ducktales #1 (Dynamite Entertainment) – We’re fans of the animated series so beyond excite for a new comic series!

Firelight Apprentice (Quill Tree Books)We already reviewed this one and loved the magical fantasy graphic novel.

FML #1 (Dark Horse Comics) – A group of metal kids who face a medley of bizarre foes and encounters in Portland, Oregon during a worldwide pandemic. By Kelly Sue DeConnick? Yeah, this is a must read.

JSA #1 (DC Comics) – Jeff Lemire takes on the JSA… nuff said.

Kahhori: Reshaper of Worlds #1 (Marvel) – The animated character that debuted in Marvel Studios’ What If…? makes her comic debut!

Little Batman: Month One #1 (DC Comics) – A comic sequel to the awesome animated film Merry Little Batman. We want more of this world!

One For Sorrow #1 (DSTLRY) – Jamie McKelvie solo project! Jamie McKelvie solo project!

Rome Eternal #1 (Magma Comix) – This is a world where the Roman Empire never fell… now it stands on the brink of collapse.

Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

Feral #7

Wednesdays are new comic book day! Each week hundreds of comics are released, and that can be pretty daunting to go over and choose what to buy. That’s where we come in

Each week our contributors choose what they can’t wait to read this week or just sounds interesting. In other words, this is what we’re looking forward to and think you should be taking a look at!

Find out what folks think below, and what comics you should be looking out for this week.

Amazing Spider-Man #60 (Marvel) – An oversized issue that wraps up Zeb Wells’ run and kicks off Joe Kelly’s upcoming story!

DC versus Marvel Omnibus (DC Comics/Marvel) – The classic crossover is collected!

Feral #7 (Image Comics) – Lord is missing! Patch is infected! And just when things couldn’t get any worse, Elsie finds herself with a bunch of cats she barely knows, on the run from from rabid rats, hidden traps, and whatever terror lurks in the Creepy Old Shack! If you’re not reading this so cute horror series, you’re missing out!

Power Rangers: Across the Morphin Grid #1 (BOOM! Studios) – The Power Ranger actors write stories for their characters. A pretty cool, and fun, idea.

Sectaurs #1 (Oni Press) – The classic property is back in the latest release from the Nacelleverse.

Sesame Street #3 (Oni Press) – The series has been great at capturing the feel of the beloved television show.

ThunderCats #9 (Dynamite Entertainment) – Cheetara comes across Mu’Tants while scouting and must get back and warn everyone while battling against Slithe’s forces!

Ultimate X-Men #8 (Marvel) – What are mutants? Where do they come from? And how has the Maker’s Council been keeping them under control? We want to know!!!

Uncanny Valley #6 (BOOM! Studios) – Dive into the cartoonist’s desk for a look back at the origins of the cartoon world.

Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #3

Wednesdays are new comic book day! Each week hundreds of comics are released, and that can be pretty daunting to go over and choose what to buy. That’s where we come in

Each week our contributors choose what they can’t wait to read this week or just sounds interesting. In other words, this is what we’re looking forward to and think you should be taking a look at!

Find out what folks think below, and what comics you should be looking out for this week.

Absolute Wonder Woman #1 (DC Comics) – The second “Absolute” series comes to shelves with a different take on the classic character.

The Boxer Vol. 8 (VIZ Media) – The series has been amazing as it’s not about the boxers but their backgrounds and styles. This volume is the most comedic of them all, standing out for such a shift in tone.

The Feeding (Image Comics) – Nolan Ward has done everything to forget his disturbing past. Drinking. Drugs. Day-trading. Sex. And still, that past has caught up with him in the form of a twisted painting called The Feeding… The crowdfunded comic comes to shops!

The Goon: Them That Don’t Stay Dead #3 (Dark Horse) – The Goon is always fun with a horror meets Popeye vibe.

The Horizon Experiment: Sacred Damned #1 (Image Comics) – Sabir Pirzada and Michael Walsh are next up in this anthology series. With a story that re-examines modern horror.

Iron Man #1 (DC Comics) – Iron Man is back with a new series that has him taking on Roxxon and AIM.

The Moon is Following Us #2 (Image Comics) – The first issue introduced us to a strange fantasy world with parents fighting to get their daughter back!

Nullhunter #1 (Image Comics) – A cyberpunk retelling of the Labors of Hercules.

The Power Fantasy #3 (Image Comics) – The series is receiving praise and kudos and is one comic fans shouldn’t be missed!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #3 (IDW Publishing) – Each issue of this new series has been catching us up with individual Turtles. This one is Leonardo who is traveling the world in search of peace.

Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

Where Monsters Lie: Cull-De-Sac #1

Wednesdays are new comic book day! Each week hundreds of comics are released, and that can be pretty daunting to go over and choose what to buy. That’s where we come in

Each week our contributors choose what they can’t wait to read this week or just sounds interesting. In other words, this is what we’re looking forward to and think you should be taking a look at!

Find out what folks think below, and what comics you should be looking out for this week.

Batman and Robin: Year One #1 (DC Comics) – Mark Waid and Chris Samnee team up for this. Nuff said.

Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #4 (DC Comics/Elseworlds) – The series has been amazing and its use of color fantastic. A can’t miss.

Destro #5 (Skybound) – The series wraps up and we’re excited what it teases for the upcoming G.I. JOE launch!

Exorcism at 1600 Penn #1 (IDW Publishing) – Kelly Doyle has just been elected the first woman president of the United States of America, and boiling political tension could spill over at any second. She could never predict that the nation’s hallowed halls would soon become a demonic battleground for good versus evil.

Godfather of Hell #1 (Vault Comics) – Dario Santini has lived a charmed life as an enforcer and debt collector for mob boss Niccol Mechini. He’s had it all: respect, power, even the love of a good woman. But everything changes when he crosses a line and is shot dead on the sidewalk.

Moon Knight: Fist of Khonshu #1 (Marvel) – Marc Spector is back and may be about to break already!

Mystique #1 (Marvel) – From the Ashes, Mystique gets the spotlight in this limited series.

The Pedestrian #3 (Magma Comix) – One of the strangest superhero comics of the year has us all in. We want to find out what’s up with its speed walking hero.

Sidekicks Vol. 1 (Graphix) – From Dan Santat, Captain Amazing is looking for a sidekick and his pets want the role!

Squire & Knight Vol. 2 Wayward Travelers (First Second) – Our heroes are lost. Squire and Sir Kelton have promised to get Cade to the school of wizardry. Strangely though, the path they’ve taken has brought them into a bewildering, misty forest.

Ultimate Spider-Man #10 (Marvel) – An issue focused on Ben Parker and J. Jonah Parker!

Vicarious #1 (BOOM! Studios) – Justin finds just what he’s looking for in the secret world of Proxies-young, pretty, ambitious hustlers like himself who allow the rich access to their feelings and experiences through a technological implant.

Where Monsters Lie: Cull-De-Sace #1 (Dark Horse Comics) – Come join us, friends, for it’s time to visit another gated community for slashers and meet a new cast of horrible monsters. Check out our early review!

Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

Kaiju No. 8 Vol. 11

Wednesdays are new comic book day! Each week hundreds of comics are released, and that can be pretty daunting to go over and choose what to buy. That’s where we come in

Each week our contributors choose what they can’t wait to read this week or just sounds interesting. In other words, this is what we’re looking forward to and think you should be taking a look at!

Find out what folks think below, and what comics you should be looking out for this week.

Absolute Batman #1 (DC Comics) – DC’s first “Absolute” series kicks off with Batman. How will this differ from the rest of DC’s Batman releases? We’re excited to check out the whole new world.

Blade Red Band #1 (Marvel) – An adult Blade comic? Yeah, we’re down for that.

Kaiju No. 8 Vol. 11 (VIZ Media) – The series has been an interesting take on the classic kaiju concept with some amazing visuals and action sequences.

LEGO Ninjago: Shatterspin #2 (Skybound) – The series has been a lot of fun so far, expanding the world of LEGO Ninjago. A must for fans of the brand or those that just enjoy a fun read.

Minor Arcana #2 (BOOM! Studios) – Jeff Lemire’s new series kicked things off with a rather depressing return of a woman to her hometown.

Scarlett #5 (Skybound) – Where this series is going… we have no idea. As part of the Energon Universe, it’s an intriguing piece of the puzzle.

Sentinels #1 (Marvel) – The new direction for Marvel’s Mutant corner of its universe has been interesting and we’re intrigued how these classic villains fit into it all.

Space Ghost #6 (Dynamite Entertainment) – Every issue has been awesome blending the classic cartoon with an updated take. This is some of the best cosmic storytelling in comics right now.

The Terminator #1 (Dynamite Entertainment) – Terminator is celebrating 40 years and we’re excited for its return to comics!

The Toxic Avenger #1 (AHOY Comics) – The classic Toxic Avenger is back!

Transformers #13 (Skybound) – A new arc kicks off focusing on Starscream!

Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

Skin Police #1

Wednesdays are new comic book day! Each week hundreds of comics are released, and that can be pretty daunting to go over and choose what to buy. That’s where we come in

Each week our contributors choose what they can’t wait to read this week or just sounds interesting. In other words, this is what we’re looking forward to and think you should be taking a look at!

Find out what folks think below, and what comics you should be looking out for this week.

Absolute Power #4 (DC Comics) – The event wraps up here setting up the next phase of DC’s stories.

The Creeping Below #1 (BOOM! Studios) – Val, an American metalhead attending a festival in Oslo, begins her penumbrous pilgrimage into the vast depths of vengeance.

The Crow: Dead Time #1 (Summerian) – The movie is a flop but do the comics still have juice in them? This kicks off Sumerian’s “Year of The Crow.”

DC All In Special #1 (DC Comics) – DC is launching a whole new world and it all begins here! Spinning out of Absolute Power, DC’s launching something big!

Sesame Street #2 (Oni Press) – The first issue was really cute capturing the feel of Sesame Street. Great for families to read.

Skin Police #1 (Oni Press) – In the year 2142, fertility levels around the globe plummeted, and a black market for illegal clone babies emerged. Millions of parents used their own genetic material to welcome these new children, only realizing the horrific consequences far too late.

Star Wars: The Battle of Jakku – Insurgency Rising #1 (Marvel) – Star Wars’ next phase begins here as the comic stories begin to go beyond Return of the Jedi.

Storm #1 (Marvel) – Storm is one of the characters Marvel is putting the spotlight on and this series is a big one!

Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #2

Wednesdays are new comic book day! Each week hundreds of comics are released, and that can be pretty daunting to go over and choose what to buy. That’s where we come in

Each week our contributors choose what they can’t wait to read this week or just sounds interesting. In other words, this is what we’re looking forward to and think you should be taking a look at!

Find out what folks think below, and what comics you should be looking out for this week.

Avengers Assemble #1 (Marvel) – After Blood Hunt, we’re intrigued to see where the Avengers go and this team is one of the next steps for what comes next.

DC vs. Vampires: World War V #2 (DC Comics/Elseworlds) – The series has been fun so far with Damian threatening the uneasy truce between humans and vampires by running an insurgency.

Pedestrian #2 (Maga Comix) – The first issue was weird. But, it’s our kind of weird and we want to see where this goes.

Space Ghost #5 (Dynamite Entertainment) – The series has been fantastic taking the classic character and delivering a new take with a bit of retro elements. Some of the best galactic superhero sci-fi out there right now.

Star Wars #50 (Marvel) – The end of one era as we move towards the next.

Summer Shadows #1 (Dark Horse) – Individuals are vanishing on the Greek island of Avraxos. We’re always up for a good mystery.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #2 (IDW Publishing) – The first issue was a different take on the Turtles and the second shines the spotlight on another member of the group. It’s a new era!

Transformers #12 (Skybound) – The end of the second arc and it’s a doozy. The series has been keeping Transformers fans on their toes and this issue is full of shocking moments.

Wolverine #1 (Marvel) – Wolverine is back to being in the wilderness and grumpy. He’s dealing with the fall out of Krakoa and we’re intrigued to see what happens.

Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

Plastic Man No More #1

Wednesdays are new comic book day! Each week hundreds of comics are released, and that can be pretty daunting to go over and choose what to buy. That’s where we come in

Each week our contributors choose what they can’t wait to read this week or just sounds interesting. In other words, this is what we’re looking forward to and think you should be taking a look at!

Find out what folks think below, and what comics you should be looking out for this week.

Animal Pound #5 (BOOM! Studios) – The finale… and we have no idea how it’s going to wrap up and if democracy is going to survive.

Autumn Kingdom #1 (Oni Press) – One family’s labyrinthine descent through a perilous forest where the local folklore is anything but a myth . . .

Conan the Barbarian: Battle of the Black Stone #1 (Titan Comics) – It’s the first Conan “event” with its new publisher and we’re pumped!

Dark Empty Void #1 (Mad Cave Studios) – Scientists lose control over a microscopic black hole that spews out strange things including a mysterious human teenage girl.

Exceptional X-Men #1 (Marvel) – It’s a new X-Men team and this one is headed up by Kitty Pryde and Emma Frost!

Lady Mechanika: The Devil in the Lake #1 (Image Comics) – Always an interesting series to check out. It’s a sort of steampunk world and usually sports amazing art.

Minor Arcana #1 (BOOM! Studios) – A new series from Jeff Lemire… nuff said.

Plastic Man No More #1 (DC Black Label) – A mission leads to cellular damage to Plastic Man and he might be running out of time to make amends for the past he’s tried to outrun.

Scarlett #4 (Skybound) – We’re all in on the “Energon Universe” and excited to see how each piece of the puzzle comes together.

Uncanny Valley #5 (BOOM! Studios) – The blending of art styles has been amazing in this series which has toons and the real world mash up. The story is very Terminator, but it works so well and every issue is paced with references fans of classic cartoons will enjoy.

Dona Quixote: Flight of the Witch (Henry Holt) – When the townspeople’s treasured possessions go missing and owls start appearing all around town, Lucia’s gut knows that something is wrong… if only she had the time to get to the bottom of it.

Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

Sesame Street #1

Wednesdays are new comic book day! Each week hundreds of comics are released, and that can be pretty daunting to go over and choose what to buy. That’s where we come in

Each week our contributors choose what they can’t wait to read this week or just sounds interesting. In other words, this is what we’re looking forward to and think you should be taking a look at!

Find out what folks think below, and what comics you should be looking out for this week.

Aliens vs. Avengers #1 (Marvel) – Really the title says it all.

Archie: The Decision (Archie Comics) – Betty or Veronica? We finally find out!

BRZRKR: The Lost Book of B #1 (BOOM! Studios) – The latest story of B has him the 13th Century and serving as the ultimate weapon of the legendary Ghenghis Khan!

Convert #1 (Image Comics) – A science officer is stranded on a distant planet and makes an astonishing discovery. We want to see what that is!

Eye Lie Popeye #1 (Massive Publishing) – Popeye goes manga!

Life #1 (DSTLRY) – Stephanie Phillips and Brian Azzarello are writing this comic which is a flip book and features the art of Lee Loughridge and Danijel Zeselj.

Nice House By the Sea #2 (DC Comics/DC Black Label) – It’s another group whisked away during the apocalypse by an alien, except they’re in on the situation. It’s similar to the first volume but like a new season of Real World, a whole new group of personalities.

Recognized (Good Trouble Productions) – An anthology series that celebrates LGBTQ+ heroes like Alain Locke, Sylvia Rivera, Bayard Rustin, and Larry Kramer, with contributions from top comic creators.

Register (Good Trouble Productions) – A captivating journey through American constitutional amendments, focusing on the 26th and 15th.

Sesame Street #1 (Oni Press) – A new series featuring the Sesame Street gang for all ages! Grover wakes up to another beautiful day on Sesame Street! But he soon discovers that his friends each have a problem to solve before they can enjoy it.

Universal Monsters’ Frankenstein #1 (Image Comics/Skybound) – Skybound’s line of Universal Monsters comics have been great so far so we’re hooked to see what they can do with the classic Frankenstein.

Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

Pearl

Wednesdays are new comic book day! Each week hundreds of comics are released, and that can be pretty daunting to go over and choose what to buy. That’s where we come in

Each week our contributors choose what they can’t wait to read this week or just sounds interesting. In other words, this is what we’re looking forward to and think you should be taking a look at!

Find out what folks think below, and what comics you should be looking out for this week.

Conan the Barbarian #14 (Titan Comics) – The series has been amazing with every issue with great art and solid writing.

Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #2 (DC Comics/Elseworlds) – The first issue was a solid debut taking us back into the fantasy take on DC’s popular characters.

Destro #3 (Skybound) – The first two issues have been interesting so far with Destro’s machinations and the formation of Cobra being the two draws.

Huge Detective #1 (Titan Comics) – Giants exist and the peace between humans and them is threatened forcing an unlikely partnership to be formed between Detectives Tamaki and GYANT.

Jenny Sparks #1 (DC Comics/DC Black Label) – Captain Atom goes rogue, threatening to destroy the planet he once swore to protect. Can any hero stop him? Well, it may take the most unconventional of them all…Jenny Sparks, the one woman tasked with keeping ALL the heroes in line, no matter the cost.

Patra #1 (Dark Horse Comics) – A supernatural series about slasher monsters, mad scientists, and cult movie-inspired horror.

Pearl (Graphix) – A Japanese-American girl must survive years of uncertainty and questions of loyalty in Hiroshima during World War II.

Power Rangers Infinity #1 (BOOM! Studios) – In the wake of an event that has shook the Power Rangers universe to its very foundations, the stage is set for a brand new adventure when a diehard Rangers fangirl named Lola somehow finds herself mixed up in a wacky mess spanning multiple universes!

Predator vs. Black Panther #1 (Marvel) – The concept is simple and we’re down for the popcorn action.

Wolverine Revenge #1 (Marvel) – Jonathan Hickman and Greg Capullo… nuff said.

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