Comics:

Adam Strange #4

Last issue left readers with Adam Strange's head on the chopping block, and it's a sure bet he'll survive, but how? After escaping certain death, his search for answers to the mysterious disappearance of the planet Rann continues, leading him headlong into a guest appearance by none other than the seldom-seen Omega Men! As Adam comes ever closer to learning the truth about his adopted planet, the real threat is revealed. One of the best DC books on the racks currently, written by Andy Diggle with art by Pascal Ferry.

Discuss this comic

Toys & Statues:

Amazing Spider-Man #515

After the crazy events and outlandish revelations of the last few issues, it's time to give our favorite Wall-Crawler a break...hardly! This issue begins a new four-parter, titled "Skin Deep". After a hectic day at school (he does still work there, occasionally), Peter runs into an old classmate, Charlie Weiderman. Learn all about the only student at Pete's high school who was a bigger bully target than Peter himself! Now he's back with a mysterious purpose, and it's a good bet he's going to get Spidey entangled in an all-new mess. Written by Straczynski, with art from Deodato Jr. and Brooks.

Discuss this series

Iron Man #2

Warren Ellis and Adi Granov continue their relaunch of Marvel's Armored Avenger, bringing the book to new heights and all-out science fiction intrigue. The experimental Extremis technology has just been unleashed on the world at large, and Tony Stark doesn't even have a clue what he's up against. Once armed with information about Extremis, the Iron Man suit may not be enough against the new threat. Relaunches and reboots may get tiresome (this is Iron Man's fourth series), but with scribe Ellis at the helm, this book is better and fresher than its been in years.

Discuss this comic

JSA Strange Adventures #5

With Johnny Thunder's Thunderbolt MIA and the JSA busy searching for Lord Dynamo, it's up to pulp writer Jack Williamson to find a way to stop the villain! This issue sees the origin of the mysterious Dynamo, with Williamson acting as his unwitting biographer. And a secret aboard Dynamo's zeppelin may just be the key to fixing all the JSA's problems. Written by Kevin J. Anderson and drawn by Barry Kitson and Gary Erskine.

Discuss this comic

Legion of Super-Heroes #1

Meanwhile, 1000 years from now, Mark Waid and Barry Kitson re-imagine DC's super heroes of the future, starting from scratch and stripped of all past continuity. At the dawn of the of the 31st century, society is at its peak, a Utopian paradise, rid of famine, war, and violence...and dull, dull, dull. Enter the Legion of Super-Heroes, a group of super youth from all over the galaxy, ambitious upstarts united to fight against any and all threats that come their way. Old fans wary of another "reboot" can rest easy, and new or curious readers will have no trouble following the story---it's a hit!

Discuss this comic

What If... Jessica Jones Joined The Avengers?
What If... Karen Page had Lived?

Brian Michael Bendis leads the charge on Marvel's fifth-week "What If?" event with these two loosely intertwining tales of Jessica Jones (Alias, The Pulse) and Matt Murdock (Daredevil, the Man Without Fear). Bendis weaves two tales of twisted realities, in the style of the classic "What If?" stories, serving as his own self-styled Watcher. In the first, Jessica Jones' early super heroing leads to a life of adventure and intrigue with the Avengers, and more happiness than she's ever been allowed in her own books. Elsewhere, in a world where Karen Page wasn't killed by a deadly throw courtesy of Bullseye, Matt Murdock finds his life spiraling out of control in ways never imagined! Bendis puts a great spin on an old concept, making these two of the best books of the "What If?" bunch.

Discuss this comic