It is Tuesday time to find out Sheldon and Simon’s top 5 comics from last week and then take a listen to the Pick of The Week Podcast on Wednesday to hear more thoughts on each book that they picked! It is just that simple! So enjoy the books every week at your favorite community for comic news, reviews, podcast and more only here at Comic Impact!
Sheldon’s Top 5
All-New X-Men #17 Written by Brian Bendis with artwork by Stuart Immonen
BATTLE OF THE ATOM PART 6 Magik and Young Beast have a special mission! The X-Men and Future X-Men have Jean Grey and Cyclops and are going to send them back in time with the rest of the original X-men. But who is opposing them and why?
Captain America: Living Legend #1
• When a top-secret orbital research station is dragged from the sky by an unknown alien force, army-of-one Steve Rogers finds himself caught between two global superpowers on the brink of war!
• But how does it involve Volkov – a decorated Russian officer he last crossed paths with during the closing days of World War II, who disappeared on an ill-fated lunar mission over forty years ago?
• Andy Diggle and Adi Granov send living legend Captain America on a one-man mission into the heart of darkness—in search of another!
Forever Evil (2013-) #2 (of 7) Written by Geoff Johns with artwork by David Finch
The villains have taken over the world! The Teen Titans fight back! Can the inexperienced teen heroes do what the adults could not?
The Star Wars #2 by Jonathan Rinzler and artwork by Mike Mayhew
The Empire is poised for an attack on the peaceful world of Aquilae, and only Jedi General Luke Skywalker seems concerned. When King Kayos is killed, Jedi in training Annikin Starkiller is ordered to find Princess Leia, while Skywalker sends his only squadron against the Empire’s powerful new battle station!
Trillium #3 by Jeff Lemire
After her mind-altering encounter with William, the wounded soldier from 1921, Nika is flung back to the far future, where she must face the repercussions of her actions. But will she be able to make sense of what’s happening to her in time to stop Earthlab’s genocide of the indigenous alien tribe? And can she find her way back to William?
Simon’s Top 5
Captain America: Living Legend #1
• When a top-secret orbital research station is dragged from the sky by an unknown alien force, army-of-one Steve Rogers finds himself caught between two global superpowers on the brink of war!
• But how does it involve Volkov – a decorated Russian officer he last crossed paths with during the closing days of World War II, who disappeared on an ill-fated lunar mission over forty years ago?
• Andy Diggle and Adi Granov send living legend Captain America on a one-man mission into the heart of darkness—in search of another!
Elephantmen #51 by Richard Starkings and artwork by Axel Medellin
“PICKING UP THE PIECES,” Part One Farrell is a Private Detective who never gave a second thought to the Elephantmen—until he was paid to.
Fantomex Max #1 (of 4) – by Andrew Hope and artwork by Shawn Crystal
He’s the enigmatic mutant thief, identity unknown. Discover secrets of Fantomex’s past, which will (maybe) answer all your burning questions. This is Fantomex MAX. No holds-barred, sexy good times, and questionable French accents.
Savage Wolverine #10 by Jock
Part 2 of a futuristic sci-fi Wolverine adventure from fan-favorite writer/artist Jock!
• Logan has managed to survive so far on the alien planet he’s been forced to call home.
• But now, a mysterious child has arrived on the planet with a single-minded mission – to kill Wolverine!
• When the truth of the child’s past – and its connections to Logan’s own – is revealed, Logan will have more than mere survival on his mind!
Trillium #3 by Jeff Lemire
After her mind-altering encounter with William, the wounded soldier from 1921, Nika is flung back to the far future, where she must face the repercussions of her actions. But will she be able to make sense of what’s happening to her in time to stop Earthlab’s genocide of the indigenous alien tribe? And can she find her way back to William?
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