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? Actually a pretty good sized week with a ton of cool covers, reprints, and new series. Here is what is on tap:
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New Ones
Bad Thoughts #1 – He knows every terrible thing you’ve done. And he’s coming for you. Jack Coates can look inside your mind and see every awful thing you’ve ever thought or done. It’s painful, but it serves him very well at his private security firm that deals with difficult situations and even more heinous people. He’s a good soldier with a good team that he trusts…but he’s about to find out what happens when you put your trust in the wrong people. Veteran writer Ande Parks, the co-creator of Extraction, and killer artist Dave Wachter (Godzilla) invite you to unlock a story about a terrifying new kind of hero. Featuring open-to-order covers by Wachter and revered artist Fernando Blanco (World Tr33; Catwoman).
M1 Monster Racing League #1 – An all-new ONGOING series launch from legendary JAE LEE (THIS ENDS TONIGHT, SEVEN SONS)! When 17-year-old Dev moves to Japan, she stumbles into an underground world of illegal street racing, where speed is power and mutation wins championships. This high-octane sci-fi drama, set in a near-future Tokyo, is Fast and Furious by way of K-Pop Demon Hunters.
M.A.S.K. #1 – Skybound expands the Energon Universe with the return of M.A.S.K.
Masters Of The Universe The Wings Of Fate #1 – In the aftermath of Skeletor’s siege on Eternos, a down-and-out refugee gives sanctuary to a mysterious, injured falcon. Now, to save her life, he must embark upon a perilous journey through the Mystic Mountains and seek aid from the storied inhabitants of the realm of Avion. From writer Tim Sheridan (Masters of the Universe: Revolution) and artist Will Sliney (Star Wars: The Rise of Kylo Ren) comes an all-new adventure set in the film universe of Masters of the Universe (2026). Miniseries tie-in to one of the most anticipated movies of the summer in 2026.
Order (AMP Comics) #1 – Radock and his twin brother were torn from their mother when the Founder rose as a tyrant emperor and unleashed reprisals to prove his absolute power. Now, after years of beatings in a distant coal mill far from the memory of home, Radock must get his hands dirty to find his mother and take his life back.
Notable Reprints
Supergirl And The Legion Of Super-Heroes #23 Facsimile Edition – One of Adam Hughes’ most famous and most expensive cover gets a reprint, and a foil edition as well.
Amazing Spider-Man #546 Cover F Facsimile – Reprint of the first chapter of Brand New Day, in time for the movie hype.
One to Watch
Supergirl #14 – The Matrix Supergirl returns in an all new costume with a classic homage cover.
For the Cover
Daredevil #3 Marvel Television Cover – Punisher #3 cover had some hype and there has been a lot of pre-release interest in this one. (which gets a 2nd printing this week)
DC Pick of the Week
Absolute Catwoman #1 – Selina Kyle has carved a good life for herself. Through her ingenuity and skills, she’s become the greatest thief the world has ever known. With high-tech gear and weaponry, there’s no place too secure for Catwoman. But when someone from her past comes knocking at her door, Selina’s life comes crashing down around her and she’ll need to get to the bottom of a mystery taking her all around the globe!
Marvel Pick of the Week
Avengers Armageddon #1 – Marvel is promising a new universe out of the ashes or Armageddon. “There will be a pre-Armageddon Marvel Universe and a post-Armageddon Marvel Universe. Be here to bear witness to the transformation.”