New Comics Picks for November 18, 2015

Batman Europa #1 courtesy DC Comics
Batman Europa #1 courtesy DC Comics

A huge Star Wars crossover, a Batman/Joker story years in the making and Mark Millar’s latest co-creation are among this week’s new comic picks:

Batman Europa #1

The Dark Knight is infected and his only hope of a cure lies with the Joker. Who infected Batman? What does the Clown Prince of Crime really know. The arch rival race each other across across for answers to stop the invisible enemy in this long-awaited story by Brian Azzarello co-conceived and co-writes with Matteo Casali with artists Jim Lee and Guisseppe Camuncoli.

Extraordinary X-Men #2

Mutants are under attack from a new genetic threat. Where is X-Haven? What happens when Storm and Old Man Logan meet? Young Jean Grey refuses to join Storm’s team and trying to have a regular college life. When mutant haters corner Jean, they learn no one puts a powerhouse telepath in a corner! Jeff Lemire and Humberto continue the new chapter of X-Men history. Continue reading New Comics Picks for November 18, 2015

STAR WARS: VADER DOWN Begins

Star Wars: Vader Down #1 courtesy Marvel
Star Wars: Vader Down #1 courtesy Marvel

In Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Kylo Ren vows to finish what Darth Vader started.

This week Marvel Comics reveals a lost tale of the Dark Lord of the Sith in the first crossover of the publisher’s new line.

Vader accidentally crashes on a remote planet finding himself alone against the Rebel Fleet closing in fast. With the Sith Lord cornered, the Rebels risk all to capture him. Luke, Leia, Han, Chewbacca and a fleet of rebels and droids go in for the opportunity of a lifetime to take out their dread enemy.

But they will feel just how powerful the Dark Side of the Force is in this epic crossover. Continue reading STAR WARS: VADER DOWN Begins

Top New Comics Picks for August 5, 2015

Age of Apocalypse by Gerardo Sandoval courtesy Marvel
Age of Apocalypse by Gerardo Sandoval courtesy Marvel

Age of Apocalypse #2 Magneto’s X-Men vs. Cyclops and Havok? Original event writer Fabian Nicieza and artist Gerardo Sandoval take you back to this bizarre counter world where Professor X never existed, Apocalypse rules and Jean Grey and Wolverine are renegade lovers. But in this Secret Wars tie-in, a fan-favorite New Mutant may be the key to bringing down Apocalypse. Continue reading Top New Comics Picks for August 5, 2015