Have you recovered from the shocks and awes from last week’s massive issues? This week’s new comics follow up on a blockbuster moments from the big two publishers.
After the universe status shattering events of DC Universe: Rebirth #1, here comes a new beginning for the Dark Knight and Man of Steel.
Marvel packed a gut punches in Free Comic Book Day: Civil War II and Captain America: Steve Rogers #1 and here comes Civil War II #1 after a Marvel icon falls and everything you knew about hero is obliterated.
Here are our top five new comics picks of the week:
Batman: Rebirth #1
How do you follow the epic Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo Batman run? Tom King, David Finch and Mikel Janin accept the challenge as an empowered Bruce Wayne faces new threats in Gotham City and conspiracies that could shock the DC Universe. Snyder and King team up to pass the Batarang in a tale where the Calendar Man unleashes Evil 365.
Superman: Rebirth #1
The Man of Steel is back but can he protect the Earth and raise his Super Son? This is the Superman who married Lois, who fell to Doomsday and rose again and now he’s Pa Kent. Batman and Robin team Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason reunite for new adventures starring the classic Clark Kent.
A new Inhuman with the power of prophecy. A fallen hero. Captain Marvel and Iron Man fight over a young man with the power to change the future. Who died? Who will follow Tony and who will follow Carol? Brian Michael Bendis and David Marquez kick off the next big Marvel epic.
4001 A.D. #2
Rai, The Eternal Warrior and a giant X-O Manowar invade New Japan – which is now a massive mega dragon! Matt Kindt and Clayton Crain continue the 41st century war rocking the Valiant Universe.
Revisionist #1
A time-traveling assassin on a mission to repair fractures in the timeline must deal with a rough family past to save the future. Frank Barbiere, Garry Brown and Lauren Affe team up for a new sci-fi thriller of fathers, sons and a race through time.
By Editor