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Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

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Dawnrunner #3

Wednesdays (and Tuesdays) 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.

Dawnrunner #3 (Dark Horse) – Giant robots. Giant monsters. It’s a popular concept. And this is such a good take on it.

The Penguin #10 (DC Comics) – The series has made the Penguin the villain to fear in every way and just raised his profile to one of the best in Batman’s adversaries that already is an impressive list.

Rise of the Powers of X #5 (Marvel) – We’re in to see how this ends.

The Six Fingers #4 (Image Comics) – The series has been one half of an amazing murder and psychological mystery. The two comics combined make a hell of a read and even on their own, each series is engrossing.

Universal Monsters: The Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives! #2 (Skybound) – Skybound has been knocking it out of the park with its “Universal Monsters” line. We look forward to each issue and each new series.

Wolverine #50 (Marvel) – In a story that has already been brutal, can this finale top it all?

X-Men: The Wedding Special #1 (Marvel) – We’re a sucker for the couple that is Mystique and Destiny and want to see how these two got hitched.

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Karate Prom

Wednesdays (and Tuesdays) 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.

A Business Proposal Vol. 5 (Yen Press/IZE Press) – We’re a sucker for this rom-com.

Archie Comics: Judgement Day #1 (Archie) – When Archie changes up their formula, it’s usually a winner.

Barkham Asylum (DC Comics) – The title alone puts a smile on our face and DC has a good track record when it comes to graphic novels for kids.

Blood Hunt #2 (Marvel) – The first issue of this event far exceeded our expectations and we can’t wait to see what comes next and who gets turned.

The Butcher’s Boy #1 (Dark Horse Comics) – A true Lovecraftian horror? Or just the feverish dreams of a mentally unstable serial killer. Six friends on a road trip are about to find out…

Cobra Commander #5 (Skybound) – The newly launched “Energon Universe” has breathed new life into Transformers and G.I. Joe and we’ve been sucked in to see how Cobra has come about. We’re excited to see this series wrapping up and what comes next.

Conan the Barbarian #11 (Titan Comics) – The series has been fantastic with every issue. The best sword and sorcery on the comic shelf right now.

Fall of the House of X #5 (Marvel) – The event overall has been ho-hum but we want to see how it wraps up and leads to the new start in July.

Karate Prom (First Second) – We loved it. Check out our review.

Local Man #10 (Image Comics) – This series’ praise and award nominations is well deserved.

Oshi No Ko Vol. 6 (Yen Press) – The series has been an interesting inside look at celebrity as well as a murder mystery.

The Talk (Henry Holt) – Darrin Bell examines how “the talk” has shaped nearly every moment of his life into adulthood and fatherhood.

Ultimate Black Panther #4 (Marvel) – We have no idea what it was at the end of the issue, but we’re excited to find out!

Void Rivals #9 (Skybound) – Another series in Skybound’s “Energon Universe,” Springer from the Transformers is in this and we’re intrigued as to how that piece of puzzle works.

White Boat #1 (DSTLRY) – Scott Snyder and Francesco Francavilla are a must buy, especially when together.

Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

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Doom #1

Wednesdays (and Tuesdays) 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/Dylan Dog #3 (DC Comics) – The team-up has been fantastic so far and just a hell of a lot of fun to read.

Doom #1 (Marvel) – Doom must save the Marvel Universe from Galactus!

G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #306 (Skybound) – The series has been fantastic so far as three factions have been testing each other out and where this is going is all a guess.

Principles of Necromancy #2 (Magma Comix) – The debut issue was an interesting horror comic that has us intrigued to see where the second issue is going to go. It feels like it could be a cool anthology series with a connecting story and we’re excited to find out!

Sanction #1 (Mad Cave Studios) – Leningrad, 1987. When a woman’s corpse is discovered on New Year’s Day, a hungover Detective Pavel Smirnoff hands off the case to his partner, Detective Boris Dimitrovich, hoping he’ll close it without fuss. Instead, Dimitrovich uncovers a connection to an old, unsolved crime, dragging them both into an investigation that puts their careers – and possibly their lives – at risk.

Ultimate X-Men #3 (Marvel) – The series has been intriguing so far with a vibe that’s more Junji Ito than traditional X-Men.

Uncanny Valley #2 (BOOM! Studios) – The debut issue was amazing with a Who Framed Roger Rabbit? vibe to it.

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Energon Universe Special #1

Wednesdays (and Tuesdays) 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.

Ain’t No Grave #1 (Image Comics) – Skottie Young and Jorge Corona teaming for a Western/fantasy? Yeah, we’re down for this.

Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees #6 (IDW Publishing) – Great art and great concept of taking cute art and mixing it with the serial killer genre have resulted in a hell of a series.

Blood Hunters #1/Dracula: Blood Hunt #1 (Marvel) – Blood Hunt’s debut issue was fantastic and hooked us on Marvel’s summer event involving vampires finally making their move to take over the Earth.

The Boy Wonder #1 (DC Comics/DC Black Label) – Juni Ba makes his mark on Damian Wayne!

Crocodile Black #1 (BOOM! Studios) – A murder during the pandemic, the first issue is an intriguing one setting up a mystery as to what exactly is going on.

Deadweights #2 (Ahoy Comics) – The story about henchmen trying to find their way got us intrigued with the first issue and we want to see where this comedic take goes.

The Deviant #5 (Image Comics) – The series has been fantastic with a Silence of the Lambs vibe that we have no idea where it’s going.

The Devil That Wears My Face #6 (Mad Cave Studios) – Face/Off meets The Exorcist and it has been awesome with every issue. We have no idea how it’s going to conclude and we’re excited to find out.

Energon Universe Special #1 (Skybound) – Released on Free Comic Book Day, the comic gets new covers and if you didn’t grab a copy and reading the Energon Universe comics, this is one you can’t miss!

Faith Returns #1 (Alien Books/Valiant) – We’re excited to see what Faith’s return is all about! Such a great character and we’re hoping for some classic fun.

Mugshots #1 (Mad Cave Studios) – The kidnapping of a young woman sets in motion a chain of events that will set con artists, gangsters, killers and corrupt police on a collision course. Sounds like the type of film we’d sit down to watch and enjoy.

The One Hand #4 (Image Comics) – A great mystery involving a serial killer. If you like that genre, this is one you can’t miss!

Transformers #8 (Skybound) – The second arc has been solid so far and this issue is packed with drama, action, and surprises. It takes some classic concepts and brings them into this new take on the classic Transformers!

The Valiants #1 (Alien Books/Valiant) – There’s a big event coming in the Valiant Universe and we’re diving in to check it all out!

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The Whisper Queen #1

Wednesdays (and Tuesdays) 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.

Barbaric: Born in Blood #1 (Vault Comics) – The series has always been a hell of a lot of fun mixing fantasy, action, and humor for some solid entertainment.

Bear Pirate Viking Queen #1 (Image Comics) – Bears. Pirates. Vikings. And Queens-all battling for their claim to determine what the world will become. Yes please!

Blood Brothers Mother #1 (DSTLRY) – Brian Azzarello and Eduaro Risso team for a western.

Blood Hunt #1/Blood Hunt (Red Band) #1 (Marvel) – Marvel’s big event kicks off and we’re intrigued to see how the adult “Red Band” differs from the general release.

Deadpool & Wolverine: WWIII #1 (Marvel) – With the film coming out later this year we’re intrigued to check out this comic and how in general Marvel attempts to build off the film.

Get Fury #1 (Marvel) – Nick Fury has been captured by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War and Frank Castle is sent in to take care of it.

Lester of the Lesser Gods #1 (Dark Horse Comics) – Something from Eric Powell? Yeah, we’re here for it.

The Scale Trade #1 (Magma Comix) – Dragons are hunted and poached in this alternate world.

Space Ghost #1 (Dynamite Entertainment) – As Space Ghost fans, we’re beyond excited to check out the new series. It’s at the top of our list this week.

Toxic Summer #1 (Oni Press) – It all sounds like screwball comedy with mutated individuals during summer break and we’re here for it.

The Whisper Queen #1 (Image Comics) – Chip Zdarsky and Kris Anka return to the land of Blacksand with new series. But, let’s face it, Zdarsky and Anka on anything is getting us to take notice.

Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

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Wednesdays (and Tuesdays) 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.

The Boxer Vol. 6 (Yen Press/IZE Press) – One of the best comics out right now, it’s not about the boxing, it’s about the individuals in and out of the ring.

Chernobyl Fall of Atomgrad (Palazzo Editions) – This graphic and harrowing account of nuclear catastrophe at Chernobyl in April 1986 follows the dozens of human stories cruelly affected by disaster.

Conan the Barbarian #10 (Titan Comics) – The series has delivered with every issue breathing new life into the classic character.

Dawnrunner #2 (Dark Horse) – It’s mech vs. aliens/monsters but there’s something really cool about that first issue that has us excited to check out the second.

Dick Tracy #1 (Mad Cave Studios) – The classic character returns with a hell of a creative team behind it. Can’t wait to see what this new series is like.

Duke #5 (Skybound) – The new take on G.I. JOE has been amazing as we get to see Duke attempt to figure out what’s going on. It’s been a great way to connect the property to Transformers and the greater Energon Universe.

Feral #2 (Image Comics) – The series is cute animals meets a zombie story. The first issue was fantastic and we’re excited to see what’s next.

If You Find This I’m Already Dead #3 (Dark Horse Comics) – The series wraps up and it’s been a hell of a ride. Don’t miss this one about a journalist stuck on an alien world. After the last issue’s reveal, we can’t wait to read this one!

The Penguin #9 (DC Comics) – The series might be about the Penguin’s return to Gotham but it has solidified him as a scary Batman villain.

The Six Fingers #3 (Image Comics) – The series from the perspective of a serial killer has been an interesting spiral into madness.

Ultimate Spider-Man #4 (Marvel) – One of the best comics Marvel is putting out right now. It’s everything that makes Spider-Man good and then some.

Universal Monsters: Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives! #1 (Skybound) – We’re excited to check out the next entry in the return of Universal Monsters to comics! Dracula was so good, we’re hoping this one is close.

Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

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Roxxon Thor #1

Wednesdays (and Tuesdays) 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.

The Advocate (Ten Speed Press) – A graphic memoir about a lawyer fighting for environmental justice sounds awesome to us.

Animal Pound #3 (BOOM! Studios) – The new take on the classic Animal Farm has been solid so far and even more tense since we know it’s all going to go off the rails eventually.

Blow Away #1 (BOOM! Studios) – A crime thriller involving two climbers and the witness is a wildlife photographer sounds interesting to us.

Cobra Commander #4 (Skybound) – Skybound’s Energon Universe has been awesome and this series has turned Cobra Commander from a sniveling little turd to kind of a badass.

I Heart Skull-Crusher #2 (BOOM! Studios) – The first issue started a compelling new series filled with humor, bandits, and fighting, and we’re excited to see what’s next.

Roxxon Presents Thor #1 (Marvel) – Roxxon has a Thor? You have our attention Marvel.

Ultimate Black Panther #3 (Marvel) – We’re all in when it comes to the new Ultimate Comics and intrigued as to where this piece of the puzzle goes.

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Uncanny Valley #1

Wednesdays (and Tuesdays) 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/Dylan Dog #2 (DC Comics) – The first issue was great and entertaining as the two characters’ personalities made for some sparks.

The Bat-Man: First Knight #2 (DC Comics/DC Black Label) – A bit of a throwback story with a young Bat-Man and monster men terrorizing Gotham.

Deadweights #1 (AHOY Comics) – A buddy comedy about two unlucky henchmen trying to make their way in the world! Yeah, we’re excited for this one.

Hercules #1 (Dynamite Entertainment) – The classic Disney film comes to comics! Dynamite has done a great job so far with their Disney line of comics and we’re expecting more of the same.

Rat City #1 (Image Comics) – A new take on Spawn from Erica Schultz and Ze Carlos.

Silicon Bandits #1 (Magma Comix) – AI and androids have caused mass unemployment which has two programmers planning a bank heist with a crew of androids they programmed.

Transformers #7 (Skybound) – The series has been solid so far and we’re excited about where the second story arc goes.

Ultimate X-Men #2 (Marvel) – Peach Momoko’s take on the X-Men has been very different so far and we want to see where it goes.

Uncanny Valley #1 (BOOM! Studios) – A young boy has to deal with his mysterious family history and unexplained powers. The cover has us intrigued.

When the Blood Has Dried #1 (Mad Cave Studios) – A barkeep has a hidden history of being part of a ruthless band of rogue sell-swords and his past might be discovered.

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The Sandman #19

Wednesdays (and Tuesdays) 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.

Akogun: Brutalizer of Gods #1 (Oni Press) – In an age thought forgotten . . . when man, monster, and the divine all strode the Earth . . . a lone warrior emerges to test the immortality of the cruel gods who would deal destruction with impunity…

Deadpool #1 (Marvel) – It’s a new era for Deadpool and we’re always intrigued to see how new teams spin the character.

Godzilla vs. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers II #1 (IDW Publishing/BOOM! Studios) – The first volume was a hell of a lot of fun and we’re expecting more!

Principles of Necromancy #1 (Magma Comix) – The debut from Magma Comix has Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly writing and Eamon Winkle on art. The concept of a physician during the times of barbarians and knights wanting to overcome death sounds intriguing.

Red Sonja: Empire of the Damned #1 (Dynamite Entertainment) – Steve Niles writing Red Sonja. Nuff said.

The Sandman #19 Remastered (DC Comics/DC Black Label) – A new printing of the classic depiction of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Spider-Man: Shadow of the Green Goblin #1 (Marvel) – Norman Osborn was not the first goblin… wait, what?!

Traveling to Mars #11 (Ablaze) – Roy’s journey comes to an end as he reflects on his life and those that will live on.

Void Rivals #8 (Skybound) – The previous issue kicked off the new arc and introduced an intriguing bounty hunter to capture the fugitives. While it wasn’t the strongest issue, we’re still intrigued to see how this Energon Universe connected series keeps building its own mythos.

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Under York #1

Wednesdays (and Tuesdays) 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: Dark Age #1 (DC Comics) – Mark Russell, Michael Allred, and Laura Allred team again but have moved on from Superman to Batman. We’re expecting great things considering the last time they worked together.

Duke #4 (Skybound) – Skybound’s Energon Universe is the best comic universe on the market right now and this series has shown what can be done with the 40 year old property G.I. Joe. It’s X-Files/conspiracy/paranoia/action has been amazing so far.

Feral #1 (Image Comics) – Meet Elsie, Lord Fluffy Britches, and Patch, three indoor cats lost in the not-so-great outdoors during a nightmarish rabies outbreak. Considering what Tony Fleecs and Trish Forstner did with Stray Dogs, we’re beyond excited to see what they do with this.

Fist of the North Star Vol. 12 (VIZ Media) – Loving the hardcover new edition releases of this classic series.

Ghostbusters: Back in Town #1 (Dark Horse) – We’re Ghostbusters fans so looking forward to seeing what this series that blends old and new is about.

The Goon: Them That Don’t Stay Dead #1 (Dark Horse/Albatross Funnybooks) – If you’ve never read The Goon, you’re missing out. Amazing art. Great stories. It’s always entertaining.

How War Begins (Fantagraphics) – In 2022, Igort, an acclaimed Italian cartoonist of Russian descent, began taking down the testimonies of Ukrainians during the Russian invasion. He turned them into online comics journalism, collected here for the first time in English.

Local Man: Bad Girls (Image Comics) – Tim Seeley and Tony Fleecs have been having fun with this series which is an homage, send up, and continuation of Image’s 90s superhero comics.

Sam and Twitch: Case Files #1 (Image Comics) – We’ve got fond memories of the classic series. We’re hoping this is just an ounce as good.

The Six Fingers #2 (Image Comics) – The companion comic to Red Hand, this one focuses on the killer!

Ultimate Spider-Man #3 (Marvel) – One of the best comics Marvel is putting out right now. The new Ultimate Universe has been solid and this series stands out.

Under York #1 (Image Comics) – . New York’s destiny is written in its depths… Alison Walker is a promising young painter in Manhattan. But she has a secret. She’s also a witch. She and her family belong to the world of Under York, a mysterious, underground New York where five powerful clans of witches have reigned for centuries.

X-Men ’97 #1 (Marvel) – Enjoying the animated series’ revival? Then don’t miss this comic series that bridges the gap between the previous release and the new one.

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