ComicsBlend’s Top Picks February 13, 2013

 

Batman #17 courtesy DC Comics
Batman #17 courtesy DC Comics

Batman #17  Showdown in Arkham Asylum! Are Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo going to show what I think they’re going to show? Who will survive the Joker’s bizarre plot? The sadistic and shocking finale of Death of the Family! (This week watch for Batgirl #17 and Batman and Robin #17. These tie-ins to the storyline.)

Fatale #12 The addictive supernatural/crime noir series goes way back in time! Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips take us to the Dark Ages in a stand-alone chapter of Josephine and Fatale curse!

Manhattan Projects #9 Jonathan Hickman’s tale of weird science and twisted history launches a new arc! The scientists of the super secret government think tank made their bid to control the world.

Secret Avengers #1 Perfect for old school Marvel fans or you want more after The Avengers movie! Nick Fury leads Hulk, Hawkeye, Black Widow, Phil Coulson, Maria Hill and the Winter Soldier on covert missions! Missions so secret even the agents can’t remember! Remember the last time a Fury tried mindwiping his team? Brace for impact!

Uncanny X-Men #1 Revolution Now! Cyclops leads Magneto, Emma Frost and Magik in a race to recruit new mutants to the Charles Xavier School and prepare for the genetic revolution! Who is the traitor? Brian Michael Bendis and Chris Bachalo relaunch the X-Men flagship into a bold new era.

By Editor