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This new series from Image may be worth a peek, if only for the shock value. “SERIES PREMIERE. Gamma Rae wants to be a superhero, and why shouldn’t she? She’s been strong since she was a baby. The only problem is, all her siblings are notorious hero-murdering criminals. Join artist DEREK HUNTER (DuckTales, Adventure Time), and writer JASON YOUNG (I HATE FAIRYLAND) for this all-new ongoing, gore-filled, laugh-out-loud comedy for mature readers that explores one girl’s journey through the rift between personal and family identity.” Pre-Order Now

If you thought this girl’s story was over, think again…! “POOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER. That’s right – everyone’s favorite comics-fan-turned-comics character is back, and this time, she’s playing for keeps. Gwen Poole is desperate not to disappear into comic book limbo, so she’s going to make an impact on the Marvel Universe. First up: Unmask Spider-Man. And heck, maybe see if she can get some real super-powers while she’s at it.” Pre-Order Now Related shopping tags: GWENPOOL, TERRY/RACHEL DODSON (CA)

This looks interesting, if you’re into ‘road trips through a blood-splattered life.’ “SERIES PREMIERE. Cars. Guns. Entropy. Chased by an unstoppable killer, Izzy Tyburn has decided that if the world won’t have her in it, it can have nothing of her at all. She’s re-treading her life, leaving nothing but burned rubber, ash, and the sun-scorched bones of those who get in her way. Join writer DAN WATTERS (Sandman Universe: Lucifer, LIMBO), artist DANI (2000AD, Girl with No Name), and colorist BRAD SIMPSON (JESUSFREAK, MCMLXXV) on a road trip through a blood-splattered life.” Pre-Order Now

Superman’s pal, Jimmy Olsen, gets his own maxi-series from Matt Fraction! This could be so cool. “Jimmy Olsen must die. Wait, we’re getting ahead of ourselves. Jimmy Olsen lives. Superman’s best friend and Daily Planet photographer Jimmy Olsen tours the bizarre underbelly of the DC Universe in this new miniseries featuring death, destruction, giant turtles and more. It’s a centuries-spanning whirlwind of weird that starts in Metropolis and ends in Gotham City. And then we kill Jimmy.” Pre-Order Now Related shopping tags: MATT FRACTION (W), SUPERMAN FAMILY TITLES

Even if you think you know everything about Wolverine and Cap’s origins, there’s about to be some more to know in this unassuming one-shot. Required reading! “THE SECRET HISTORY BEHIND THEIR ORIGINS REVEALED. In 1940, scientists attempted to make a man into the perfect weapon, a Super-Soldier. They failed and made him a legend instead. Before the turn of the century, they tried again for the tenth time. They failed, making a man into death incarnate. At long last, ETHAN SACKS (OLD MAN HAWKEYE, STAR WARS: GALAXY’S EDGE) and DIOGENES NEVES (GREEN ARROW, DEATHSTROKE) reveals the shadowy connections between Captain America, Wolverine and many more of the Marvel U’s Super-Soldiers… including some surprises. The conspiracy begins here.” Pre-Order Now Interested […]

If you enjoyed Netflix’s UMBRELLA ACADEMY, you should check out this new series from DC’s Young Animal imprint and writer Gerard Way! “All hail the Supreme Shape. Gerard Way and the World’s Strangest Superheroes return in an all-new series that takes them beyond the borders of time and space. Featuring artwork by acclaimed cartoonist James Harvey, this issue finds the Doom Patrol facing off against the fanatical fitness fiends of planet Orbius and the Marathon Eternal. Meanwhile, Cliff Steele, formerly known as Robotman, must come to terms with his new body of flesh and bone…yet the real test turns out to be something far more frightening: his mom.” Pre-Order Now Related shopping tags: DC’S YOUNG ANIMAL (DCYA)

Here’s a cool little mini-series featuring Orville. If you love the show as much as any other science fiction television fan, you’ll love this little gem. “On their way to a fleet conference via shuttle, Ed and Gordon pick up a distress signal from a century-old buoy belonging to a Union ship and decide to investigate. Meanwhile, back on the Orville, Kelly tries to mediate when Bortus insists on enrolling Topa into school even though he is only a few months old. Picks up where season one left off. Written by The Orville Executive Producer David A. Goodman.” Pre-Order Now Related shopping tags: SCI-FI, TELEVISION TIE-IN