Every Wednesday, hundreds of new comic books are released, and figuring out what books are worth reading can be a daunting task. Luckily, we're here to help you out with that. Here are ten upcoming issues, in no particular order, you should consider buying on Wednesday, July 13.
Published by DCWritten by Dan JurgensArt by Tyler KirkhamSince Action Comics went back to its original numbering, the series has been extremely intense. Doomsday is back, and Superman and Lex Luthor are trying to fight him off. On top of that, Clark Kent has been caught in the crossfire. How are Clark Kent and Superman in the same place at the same time? Hopefully, we'll find out more this week.
Published by DCWritten by James Tynion IVArt by Alvaro Martinez, Raul FernandezDetective Comics has turned into a really intriguing team book, pairing Batman up with Batwoman and a slew of young vigilantes from Gotham City. Batwoman has to take control of the team this week, as Batman is nowhere to be found. James Tynion has a cool story on his hands that's larger than just Batman.
Published by DCWritten by Joshua WilliamsonArt by Carmine Di GiandomenicoThe first issue of this new volume of The Flash opened up with a new speedster appearing in town. Who is this character, and will he be a friend or foe to Barry Allen? Writer Joshua Williamson delivers that story as well as having Allen struggle with work. Carmine Di Giandomenico brings his unique style of art to this book which gives the volume a distinctive feel.
Published by DCWritten by Gene Luen YangArt by Viktor BogdanovicA new metahuman is coming to DC Comics. A young man in shanghai has become Superman. We're interested to see why and how this character came to be. Gene Luen Yang and Viktor Bogdanovic will be helming this new series, and while this book has "Superman" in the title, it's going to be quite different than what fans are used to.
Published by DCWritten by Tim SeeleyArt by Yanick PaquetteDick Grayson is no longer a super-spy. He's back to being Nightwing, but this time, he's working again in Gotham City. We got an early look at the issue, and fans of the character should be happy with this direction. Writer Tim Seeley explained in a recent interview that this is a conflicted character, and the series will have a lot of layers to it.
Published by MarvelWritten by Tom KingArt by Gabriel Hernandez WaltaVision has been an intriguing and disturbing series. Vision and his clan are not a normal family. Aside from the fact they're not human, they have been involved in murder and betrayal. Tom King and Gabriel Walta have crafted an utterly brilliant series that is unlike anything else at the publisher.
Published by ValiantWritten by Jeff LemireArt by Mico SuayanCurrently, Bloodshot Reborn is the best series that Valiant has to offer. Bloodshot has found himself a prisoner, and what's exciting about this current arc is that readers should be getting a lot more insight into his past and future. This is a great place for new readers to jump on as well.
Looking for more to read? Here are a few other recommendations.
DC
Wonder Woman #2Image
Birthright #17Descender #13Marvel
Old Man Logan #8Oni Press
The Bunker #18Valiant Entertainment
Wrath of Eternal Warrior #9
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