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Ben rated Fallen Angels #5 Jan 18, 2020
5.5

Fallen Angels #5

By: Bryan Edward Hill, Szymon Kudranski
Released: Jan 8, 2020

HARK! MORE ANGELS FALL!
Husk and Bling! Join Psylocke and company on their mission to stave off Apoth and his children! Then - Cable turns on X-23?!?
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Ben rated X-Force #5 Jan 18, 2020
9.5

X-Force #5

By: Ben Percy, Joshua Cassara
Released: Jan 8, 2020

DEADLY CHOICES CARRY DARK CONSEQUENCES!
First, Domino and Forge have to pick up the pieces as the team faces a major setback! Then, Beast takes matters into his own hands when a piece of new technology threatens the safety of the nation.
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Ben rated New Mutants #5 Jan 18, 2020
7.0

New Mutants #5

By: Jonathan Hickman, Rod Reis
Released: Jan 8, 2020

THE EXPLOSIVE RETURN OF CANNONBALL! The team has reached the Shi'ar Galaxy only to find the empire in turmoil! Deathbird returns and she won't let Bobby and Sam get in the way of what she wants!
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Ben rated Excalibur #5 Jan 8, 2020
10

Excalibur #5

By: Tini Howard, Marcus To
Released: Jan 8, 2020

The Secret of Rogue's Coffin!
Locked in her mysterious coffin, Rogue dreams. Meanwhile, Apocalypse performs a ritual, and the throne of power changes hands. The reign of mutantkind reaches the Otherworld at last.
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Ben rated Marauders #5 Jan 1, 2020
7.0

Marauders #5

By: Gerry Duggan, Matteo Lolli
Released: Jan 1, 2020

The Marauders are caught between the forces of Madripoor and the Black King's machinations! Thankfully, they have TWO Omega Level mutants onboard...
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Ben rated X-Men #4 Jan 1, 2020
10

X-Men #4

By: Jonathan Hickman, Leinil Francis Yu
Released: Jan 1, 2020

The Krakoan leaders attend and economic forum to show the humans what real power looks like
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Ben rated Incoming #1 Dec 26, 2019
8.0

Incoming #1

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Released: Dec 25, 2019

ONE WILL UNITE THEM!
A mysterious murder brings together the heroes of the Marvel Universe in the search for a killer - but no one can imagine where the trail will lead, or how it will affect everything in 2020 and beyond! Who is the victim and who is the assailant?
The closing chapter to MARVEL's 80th year, which will connect the dots of e...

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Ben rated Merry X-Men Holiday Special #1 Dec 26, 2019
10

Merry X-Men Holiday Special #1

By: Charlamagne Tha God, Marco Failla
Released: Dec 5, 2018

Twenty-five holiday tales of merry mutants, one for each day of December 1 through December 25! What does Magneto do for Hanukkah? What's Rogue and Gambit's first married Christmas like? Is Jubilee truly the master of navigating malls during the holidays? These questions and more are answered as all your favorite X-Men and more creators than you ca...

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Ben rated X-Force #4 Dec 18, 2019
9.5

X-Force #4

By: Ben Percy, Joshua Cassara
Released: Dec 18, 2019

THE BEST DEFENSE...
TARGET: ALL ENEMIES OF MUTANTKIND!
First, the new team strikes back against the humans who took one of their own. Then, with its orders established, the new X-Force hits the ground running, taking on deadly threats targeting mutantkind's rightful place in the world...
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Ben rated Marauders #4 Dec 18, 2019
7.0

Marauders #4

By: Gerry Duggan, Lucas Werneck
Released: Dec 18, 2019

SALT WATER & HELLFIRE! THE NEW BLACK BISHOP OF THE HELLFIRE CLUB!
Sebastian Shaw recruits a new Black Bishop continuing with his machinations against the two Queens of the Hellfire Club! Meanwhile, Captain Kate and her Marauders wreak havoc on the high seas from the Atlantic to the Pacific in the name of the mutant cause!
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Ben rated Aquaman #55 Dec 18, 2019
9.5

Aquaman #55

By: Kelly Sue DeConnick, Robson Rocha
Released: Dec 18, 2019

As Mecha Manta lays siege to Amnesty Bay, Aquaman lays it all on the line. It's land versus sea in a battle of titanic proportion! But which side will Jackson Hyde choose-his mentor or his father?

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Ben rated Runaways #28 Dec 18, 2019
8.5

Runaways #28

By: Rainbow Rowell, Genolet
Released: Dec 18, 2019

J-TEAM GO!
•  While the Runaways are wards of (LA's Most Venerable Hero) DOC JUSTICE, it's only polite to make themselves useful, right?
•  It's hard to see a downside to fighting alongside this cape-wearing crusader for justice!
•  Their costumes (designed in real-life by the legendary KRIS ...

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Ben rated Doomsday Clock #12 Dec 18, 2019
10

Doomsday Clock #12

By: Geoff Johns, Gary Frank
Released: Dec 18, 2019

This is it! The final showdown between Dr. Manhattan and Superman shakes up the DC Universe to its very core! But can even the Man of Steel walk out from the shadow of Manhattan?

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Ben rated Ghost-Spider #5 Dec 18, 2019
7.5

Ghost-Spider #5

By: Seanan McGuire, Takeshi Miyazawa
Released: Dec 18, 2019

GWEN STACY AND THE JACKAL - 'TILL DEATH DO 'EM PART!
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Ben rated Fallen Angels #4 Dec 18, 2019
5.0

Fallen Angels #4

By: Bryan Edward Hill, Szymon Kudranski
Released: Dec 18, 2019

APOTH APPROACHES! PSYLOCKE'S PAST THREATENS HER NEW TEAM!
Psylocke's past continues to haunt her as she molds her companions into a fighting force... But can they take on the children of Apoth?
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Ben rated Suicide Squad #1 Dec 18, 2019
9.0

Suicide Squad #1

By: Tom Taylor, Bruno Redondo
Released: Dec 18, 2019

Task Force X-nicknamed the Suicide Squad-unites some of the DCU's unlikeliest villains for its bloodiest series yet! The Squad's new mission is to neutralize a new group of international super-terrorists known as the Revolutionaries-and not everyone on either side will make it out back alive! But when the U.S. government's most deniable team of do-...

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Ben rated Batman #85 Dec 18, 2019
9.5

Batman #85

By: Tom King, Mikel Janin
Released: Dec 18, 2019

The stunning conclusion to "City of Bane" is here! How will Flashpoint Batman be vanquished from our dimension? What will become of Gotham Girl now that she's betrayed all she knows? How will the Bat team cope without Alfred? Will Catwoman stick around? Who will rebuild Gotham City? Is Batman ever going to be Batman again? The event of the summer n...

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Ben rated New Mutants #4 Dec 18, 2019
7.0

New Mutants #4

By: Ed Brisson, Marco Failla
Released: Dec 18, 2019

When Armor and her team set off to bring their friends home to Krakoa, they thought it'd be an easy sell and a quick trip. Then everything went sideways, and now they're in serious trouble-looks like it's time to call in the cavalry. But will that be enough to turn the tide?

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Ben rated Excalibur #4 Dec 18, 2019
10

Excalibur #4

By: Tini Howard, Marcus To
Released: Dec 18, 2019

THE GREEN EARTH TREMBLES!
THE HARD TRUTH OF THE CAPTAINS BRITAIN!
Captain Britain must face the truth about her brother and choose her path forward as MI-13 and the agents of the crown become aware of her ascension. As the lighthouse grows, Apocalypse and Rictor must master the earth beneath their feet.
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Ben rated Superman #18 Dec 16, 2019
8.0

Superman #18

By: Brian Michael Bendis, Joe Prado
Released: Dec 11, 2019

With Superman's family scattered across the galaxy, our hero must confront some of his greatest concerns about himself and his place in the galaxy. Legendary artist Ivan Reis joins writer Brian Michael Bendis as they introduce the biggest change in the Man of Steel's life ever!

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Ben rated X-Force #3 Dec 16, 2019
9.0

X-Force #3

By: Ben Percy, Joshua Cassara
Released: Dec 11, 2019

THE BEST DEFENSE...
TARGET: ALL ENEMIES OF MUTANTKIND!
First, the new team strikes back against the humans who took one of their own. Then, with its orders established, the new X-Force hits the ground running, taking on deadly threats targeting mutantkind's rightful place in the world...
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Ben rated New Mutants #3 Dec 16, 2019
7.0

New Mutants #3

By: Ed Brisson, Flaviano
Released: Dec 11, 2019

THE FUTURE COMES KNOCKING!
While the original New Mutants are off in space, the rest of the youth of Krakoa begin to make the future they want to live in. First up - Armor's outreach party, seeking young mutants who have chosen not to come to Krakoa.
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Ben rated Fallen Angels #3 Dec 16, 2019
5.0

Fallen Angels #3

By: Bryan Edward Hill, Szymon Kudranski
Released: Dec 11, 2019

APOTH APPROACHES! PSYLOCKE'S PAST THREATENS HER NEW TEAM!
Psylocke's past continues to haunt her as she molds her companions into a fighting force... But can they take on the children of Apoth?
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Dark Knight Returns: The Golden Child #1

By: Frank Miller, Rafael Gramp
Released: Dec 11, 2019

Frank Miller returns to the Dark Knight Universe!
It's been three years since the events of Dark Knight III: The Master Race. Lara has spent the time learning to be more human, and Carrie Kelley has been growing into her new role as Batwoman. But a terrifying evil has returned to Gotham City, and Lara and Carrie must team up to stop this growi...

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Ben rated Marauders #3 Dec 7, 2019
5.0

Marauders #3

By: Gerry Duggan, Michele Bandini
Released: Dec 4, 2019

SALT WATER & HELLFIRE! THE NEW BLACK BISHOP OF THE HELLFIRE CLUB!
Sebastian Shaw recruits a new Black Bishop continuing with his machinations against the two Queens of the Hellfire Club! Meanwhile, Captain Kate and her Marauders wreak havoc on the high seas from the Atlantic to the Pacific in the name of the mutant cause!
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Ben rated X-Men #3 Dec 7, 2019
6.0

X-Men #3

By: Jonathan Hickman, Leinil Francis Yu
Released: Dec 4, 2019

EARTH'S MOST POWERFUL! CYCLOPS STORMS THE SAVAGE LAND!
The most powerful heroes of the dominant species on the planet, the X-Men rise to protect the world against any threat. From a new foe in the Savage Land to an old nemesis' surprising return...
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Ben rated Excalibur #3 Dec 7, 2019
10

Excalibur #3

By: Tini Howard, Marcus To
Released: Dec 4, 2019

THE GREEN EARTH TREMBLES!
THE HARD TRUTH OF THE CAPTAINS BRITAIN!
Captain Britain must face the truth about her brother and choose her path forward as MI-13 and the agents of the crown become aware of her ascension. As the lighthouse grows, Apocalypse and Rictor must master the earth beneath their feet.
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Ben added Excalibur (2019) to their pull list Nov 29, 2019

Excalibur (2019)

A NEW DAWN IS FORGED!
The Otherworld is rocked by war! It is a new era for mutantkind as a new Captain Britain holds the amulet, fighting for the Kingdom of Avalon with her Excalibur at her side - Rogue, Gambit, Rictor, Jubilee...and Apocalypse.
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Ben rated X-Force #2 Nov 29, 2019
10

X-Force #2

By: Ben Percy, Joshua Cassara
Released: Nov 27, 2019

THE HIGH PRICE OF A NEW DAWN!
X-Force is the CIA of the mutant world-one half intelligence branch, one half special ops. Beast, Jean Grey and Sage on one side, Wolverine, Kid Omega and Domino on the other. In a perfect world, there would be no need for an X-Force. We're not there...yet.
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Ben rated New Mutants #2 Nov 29, 2019
8.0

New Mutants #2

By: Jonathan Hickman, Rod Reis
Released: Nov 27, 2019

THE NEW GENERATION CLAIMS THE DAWN!
The classic New Mutants (Sunspot, Wolfsbane, Mirage, Karma, Magik, and Cypher) get together with a few new friends (Chamber, Mondo) to seek out their missing member and share the good news... a mission that takes them into space alongside the Starjammers!
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