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| Shuri #8 cover by Kirbi Fagan |
Find out the top 10 comics featuring ethnic characters or talent this week. It’s a fun bag this week from DC and Marvel. The Thor Frost Giant event crosses over to Moon Girl. Batman discovers the shocking identity of the Arkham Knight. Miles continues his adventures (relationship?) with the new WOC superhero Starling. Shuri gets a new costume and a new mission to save the African nation of Wakanda. A Nazi Superman fights the Freedom Force. Plus, Superman faces the final end of the massive “Leviathan” story arc!
1. Action Comics #1011
Publisher: DC Comics
Writer: Brian Michael Bendis
Artist: Steve Epting
Cover Artist: Steve Epting
Summary: Leviathan wins! After the destruction of anyone and everyone who could stand in its way-from Lois Lane’s military father, Sam Lane, to agencies such as Spyral and Checkmate-the newly reorganized and amped-up evil organization stands ready to topple even the Man of Steel! With a shocking conclusion that’ll affect the entire DC Universe over the summer, don’t miss the epic and unexpected conclusion to “Leviathan Rising.”
On Sale: May 22nd, 2019
Price: $3.99
Buy Action Comics 1011& on Comixology
2. Avengers #19
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writer: Jason Aaron
Artist: Ed McGuinness
Cover Artist: Ed McGuinness
Summary: A WAR OF THE REALMS TIE-IN! Avengers Mountain is under siege as the last stronghold of Earth’s heroes is the subject of an all-out assault by the forces of Malekith!
On Sale: May 22nd, 2019
Price: $3.99
Buy Avengers 19& on Comixology
3. Detective Comics #1004
Publisher: DC Comics
Writer: Peter J. Tomasi
Artist: Brad Walker, Andrew Hennessy
Cover Artist: Brad Walker, Andrew Hennessy
Summary: The face behind the mask is revealed! Who’s taken up the mantle of the Arkham Knight? What’s their endgame? And what’s the shocking secret that Batman never knew about a part of his life he’d taken for granted?
On Sale: May 22nd, 2019
Price: $3.99
Buy Detective Comics 1004& on Comixology
4. The Flash #71
Publisher: DC Comics
Writer: Joshua Williamson
Artist: Howard Porter
Cover Artist: Howard Porter
Summary: “The Flash Year One” continues! Barry Allen struggles to control his powers as he experiments with his newfound abilities. When one of his tests lands him in a mess, he’ll come face to face with his first villains!
On Sale: May 22nd, 2019
Price: $3.99
Buy The Flash 71& on Comixology
5. Freedom Fighters #6
Publisher: DC Comics
Writer: Robert Venditti
Artist: Eddy Barrows
Cover Artist: Eddy Barrows
Summary: The Freedom Fighters are at last reunited, and Uncle Sam is leading the way to victory. But just as defeat of the Nazi regime seems in sight, Hitler II has one more trick up his sleeve…and this one is Kryptonian. It’s Overman versus the Freedom Fighters in the slugfest to end all slugfests, and this shock ending will leave you breathless!
On Sale: May 22nd, 2019
Price: $3.99
Buy Freedom Fighters 6& on Comixology
6. Miles Morales: Spider-Man #6
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writer: Saladin Ahmed
Artist: Javier Garron
Cover Artist: Marco D’Alfonso
Summary: Who is STARLING?! …And is she single? Er, we mean, is she going to help stop Tombstone, or is she about to make the .45-thousand-caliber war for Brooklyn even deadlier? The last thing he needs is another complication at school. Good thing high school is, like, a very chill, logical place — oh wait.
On Sale: May 22nd, 2019
Price: $3.99
Buy Miles Morales: Spider-Man 6& on Comixology
7. Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur #43
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writer: Brandon Montclare
Artist: Ray-Anthony Height, Gustavo Duarte
Cover Artist: Natacha Bustos
Summary: A WAR OF THE REALMS TIE-IN! When Manhattan is frozen solid and Frost Giants prowl the streets, Devil Dinosaur must keep the peace! Plus: the first meeting of Moon Girl and Thor!
On Sale: May 22nd, 2019
Price: $3.99
Buy Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur 43& on Comixology
8. Runaways #21
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writer: Rainbow Rowell
Artist: Andrés Genolet
Cover Artist: Kris Anka
Summary: Chase is proud to be the Runaways’ handyman, co-breadwinner, steadfast supporter…well, their dad? But Chase is headed for DISASTER. Hold on to your hearts, Stein-iacs! Plus: Find out what threat has Karolina rainbow-ing out this issue!
On Sale: May 22nd, 2019
Price: $3.99
Buy Runaways 21& on Comixology
9. Shuri #8
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writer: NNedi Okorafor
Artist: Rachael Stott
Cover Artist: Kirbi Fagan
Summary: SHURI TAKES UP THE BLACK PANTHER MANTLE ONCE AGAIN! Nnedi Okorafor returns alongside rising star artist Rachael Stott with a brand-new arc! But this is a Black Panther you’ve never seen before — one who will change Wakanda forever. Something has stolen pieces of the Djalia, the plane of Wakandan memory, and it’s up to the Princess of Wakanda to save it. But for every piece of the Djalia lost, a piece of Shuri disappears as well. Will a new suit be enough to save herself and her nation?
On Sale: May 22nd, 2019
Price: $3.99
10. The Terrifics #16
Publisher: DC Comics
Writer: Gene Luen Yang
Artist: Stephen Segovia
Cover Artist: Evan Shaner
Summary: The Terrifics have entered cyberspace for a battle unlike any they have faced before. It’s a battle against…God? Well, the science is still out on that, but as our heroes face off against all manner of monstrous plagues, things do seem to be reaching biblical proportions. Could the key to all this be the mysterious Pixel?
On Sale: May 22nd, 2019
Price: $3.99
Buy The Terrifics 16& on Comixology
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