The return of Doom Patrol and the Third Doctor and two big cliffhangers are among this week’s new comics picks of the week:
Doom Patrol #1
We were at Emerald City Comicon when Gerard Way emerged to announce his plans for DC Young Animal line and the return of Doom Patrol. The first issue is here. Way and artist Nick Derington reimagine the cult classic starring the strangest heroes in comics. Graveyard shift E-M-T’s encounter Cliff Steele (aka Robotman) with more of the cast (Crazy Jane, Niles Caulder, Flex Mentallo) on the weird journey ahead.
All-Star Batman #2
My Own Worst Enemy continues as the Dark Knight and Two-Face on the run with an army of assassins after them. Bruce tries to cure Harvey Dent but what happens when Two-Face turns a trusted Batman ally against him? Scott Snyder and John Romita, Jr pick up the twists and betrayals on the wild road trip for two arch enemies.
Doctor Who: The Third Doctor #1
Remember when The Doctor was trapped on Earth and denied access to his Tardis by the Time Lords? Jon Pertwee was the Third Doctor and became scientific advisor to UNIT. The Third along with companions Jo Grant and Brigadier Lethbridge Stewart are reunited in this Titan Comic by Who television and comic veteran Paul Cornell as The Heralds of Destruction begins.
Superwoman #2
Who is Superwoman? It was the biggest shock of DC Rebirth (for us anyway) as a beloved character died. Who will survive the battle against in Metropolis harbor and is there a great evil behind the female Bizarro’s attack? The identity of Ultra Woman revealed and John Henry Irons joins the fight as Phil Jimenez continues his new adventures of Lois and Lana.
Uncanny Avengers #14
Going Rogue begins as the Unity Squad splits up after last issue’s big twists by Gerry Duggan and Ryan Stegman. What does Cable know about the future, the Hydra Captain America and why is allied with X-Men villains on his secret mission. Is the son of Cyclops the one who triggers Inhumans vs X-Men?
By Editor