Every week, tons of new books hit the stands, each with potential. Some live up to that potential. We pick the ones we think have the best shot at heating up. Here are the picks of the week for delivery this Wednesday
What is up Wednesday Warriors? Smaller week with some really cool books out.
New Series
Gotham City Sirens #1 – Gotham City Sirens are back and adding Punchline to the mix this time.
Red Before Black #1 – Red Before Black is a violent, hyper kinetic, women-led crime thriller reminiscent of 2000s-era Vertigo from superstar writer Stephanie Phillips (Grim, Harley Quinn) and acclaimed artist Goran Sudžuka (Hellblazer, Y The Last Man), perfect for fans of Birds of Prey and Killing Eve. On a special assignment from the FBI, disgraced army veteran Val is sent to Florida to hunt down an infamous drug runner named Leo. But she soon finds that they have an unexpected enemy in common, turning the game of cat and mouse into something else entirely!
Spider-Man Black Suit & Blood #1 – celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Spider-Man’s iconic black costume
Venom War #1 – The Venom Symbiote has bonded with both Eddie Brock and his son Dylan at different points. Now both Brocks are going head-to-head, determined to be the one, true Venom! Father versus son in a showdown of showdowns that threatens to tear the world asunder! The Venom Horse Cover features the horse from the upcoming Venom movie and is pretty cool.
Uncanny X-Men #1 – Sixth volume of Uncanny kicks off. Flagship Marvel Mutant title gets a new #1 but this time Xavier is gone.
Notable Reprints
Police Comics #1 Facsimile Edition – First appearance of Plastic Man gets the facsimile treatment.
Small Press Pick of the Week
Cruel Universe #1 – EC Comics returns with a new Score-Fi horror book.
Pick of the Week
Betty And Me #16 Facsimile Edition – The most iconic Archie cover gets a facsimile. The King of Innuendo covers!