New Comics Picks for May 4, 2016

4001 A.D. #1 courtesy Valiant
4001 A.D. #1 courtesy Valiant

A double shot of Punisher, a new twist on a classic Marvel team book, crazy DC team-up and more of this week’s new comics picks of the week but first let’s go into a nightmare future from Valiant.l

4001 AD #1

Future shock as an artificial intelligence rules New Japan as it orbits a tragic Earth filled with a deprived, desperate civilization. The latest Rai searched ravaged world of 4001 A.D. in search of forgotten heroes to launch a rebellion to save the planet. Matt Kindt and Clayton Crain deliver Valiant’s latest summer event.

The Punisher #1

Fallout from a drug bust gone wrong sends Frank Castle on his darkest out of control path with a DEA agent on his trail. Writer Becky Cloonan joins veteran Punisher artist Steve Dillon for a brand new adventure. Daredevil/Punisher #1 by Charles Soule also begins with Castle ready to send a defendant away before Matt Murdock can go to trial.

Thunderbolts #1

Winter Soldier has a new mission! Are the new Thunderbolts villains or heroes? In the Avengers Standoff aftermath, can Bucky keep Baron Zemo and these ruthless rogues in line? Jim Zub and

Midnighter #12

A monstrous creation leads to the alliance of Midnighter, Apollo and Suicide Squad against united Henry Bendix’s latest super weapon. With Superman’s strength and Midnighter’s deadly intelligence, who will survive this showdown. Steve Orlando and Aco wrap up an action packed run. Midnighter is MIA from the DC Comics Rebirth.

Uncanny X-Men #7

Psylocke and Magneto unite to save Archangel’s life. Which Angel/Warren is which as Elizabeth tries to prevent a horrific prophecy from Warren’s mind as Apocalypse Wars continues. Will Sabrebooth prevent another Morlock Massacre or will tragic mutant history repeat itself?

By Editor