New Comic Book Picks for May 3, 2017

Youngblood reborn! Captain America’s Hydra takeover of the Marvel Universe! Jean Grey goes solo! Legendary Batman creators reunite in this big week of new number ones! Here are our new comics picks of the week:

Secret Empire #1 courtesy Marvel

Secret Empire #1 Hydra strikes…led by Captain America!?

Marvel’s heroes are in shock after one of the most admired friends betrays them. Steve Rogers reveals his sinister true agenda. With several heroes trapped in space, others on the run – who will be left to stand against the Hydra takeover. Nick Spencer and Steve McNiven bring the story that reshapes the Marvel Universe.

Bane Conquest #1 The villain who broke the Bat is back. Bane unleashes his plot to create his own worldwide crime empire. Bane co-creators Chuck Dixon and Graham Nolan reunite for a brand new adventure as the infamous Bat-villain attempts to break the world.

Bane: Conquest courtesy DC Comics

Jean Grey #1 The X-Woman from the past is changing her tragic destiny. The Phoenix is coming for her again but this is a very different Jean Grey. Dennis Hopeless and Victor Ibanez send the mutant on an adventure to prepare herself for the ultimate cosmic showdown.

Jean Grey courtesy Marvel

Eternal Empire #1 Sarah Vaughn and Jonathan Luna (Alex + Ada) are back with a new science fiction fantasy. One final nation still stands against the Eternal Empress after a hundreds year war. A young woman see visions giving her the courage to escape the Empire’s wrath or take it head on.

Youngblood #1 The book that launched the Image Comics revolution 25 years ago is back. Chad Bowers and Jim Towe introduce a new team and mission inspired by Rob Liefeld’s iconic creation.

Predator Hunters #1 Human prey strikes back. Aliens made Earth their killing ground until humans unite. The ultimate hunters become the hunted in this new series by Chris Roberson and Francisco Ruiz Velasco.

By Editor