Top 5 Picks for 8/22/12

America’s Got Powers #3 Tommy went from teen zero to the number one hero on the world’s highest rated reality series. Behind the celebrity life lies the dark secret that catapulted Tommy to stardom. What happens when this kid with limitless powers finally faces the truth?

Astonishing X-Men #53 courtesy Marvel

Astonishing X-Men #53 A teammate explodes?! Northstar faces a dangerous assignment and Karma vows to kill the mystery woman behind the attacks.

Before Watchmen: Dr. Manhattan #1 Into the past of the most powerful and most tragic of the Watchmen. Acclaimed creators J. Michael Stryczynski and Adam Hughes go inside the mind of the brilliant scientist turned God-like nuclear man.

Buffy, The Vampire Slayer: Spike #1 The vampire villain who lost his bite after falling for the Slayer goes solo on a mission looking at his past and future. Spike in space with demons, witches and aliens on the moon?

Uncanny X-Men #17 Cyclops and his Phoenix Five in a final showdown with the forces of Mister Sinister. What does the repowered supervillain have in store for Scott and all part of Sinister’s longterm plan?

By Editor