Start Here: Five New Comics For June 28th

by Andrea Purcell

If you’re looking for a fresh new series or a jumping-on point to an ongoing comic, you can Start Here. This week the Flash must try to outrun his past and future, the Venom event of 2017 begins in Edge of Venomverse, Black Magick returns with a trip back through time, and more.

Every week we’ll collect five titles with new number ones or fresh story arcs perfect for readers looking to jump into new series. These new releases are available at your local comic shop and feature comics from any genre or publisher.

Don’t hesitate, these series are ready for new readers to enjoy - all you have to do is Start Here.

The Flash #25

The Flash’s biggest storyline yet is coming to comics in an extra-sized anniversary issue as Joshua Williamson begins “Running Scared” part one in The Flash #25 (APR170297). Eobard Thawne murdered Barry’s mother and with her a piece of Barry’s past, now Reverse-Flash is back to kill Barry’s future and ensure the end of the scarlet speedster! Barry will be pushed to his limits as he races against both past and future in this double sized issue that’s bursting with enough twists and turns to trip up even the Flash.

Clue #1

Everyone’s favorite classic murder mystery game (and film) is coming to comics as IDW Publishing, along with the creative team of Paul Allor and Nelson Daniel, tries to solve the murder of Mr. Boddy in Clue #1 (APR170549). Miss Scarlett, Colonel Mustard, Mrs. Peacock, Professor Plum, and all of the suspects are here – but who is responsible for this malicious murder? Will Mrs. Boddy be the only casualty in this deadly dinner party? And in classic Clue fashion, there are three alternate endings for fans to find!  

Black Magick #6

Black Magick is back as Greg Rucka and Nicola Scott continue the critically acclaimed tale of Rowan Black as she battles a mysterious evil force threatening her modern day coven. Set as a standalone jumping on point, perfect for new readers, Black Magick #6 (APR170760) takes Rowen back to the past to explore how she first became aware of her family’s witchy legacy and the burden that power carries. Traveling from modern day all the way back through Rowen’s lineage, fans will gain a deeper understanding for the story while new readers will learn the history behind the series. 

Edge of Venomverse #1

The Venom event of 2017 starts in Edge of Venomverse #1 (APR170962) – and you won’t want to miss it! Venom is taking over the marvel universe one hero at a time and you can get your first look at each Venomized main character starting with the formidable X-23. Created to be the perfect killing machine, Laura reverts back to her feral state as the Venom symbiote slowly alters her mind. With enhanced abilities and a growing kill streak, can anything stop the Venomized X-23 or is she doomed to be a host forever? 

X-O Manowar #4

An all new story arc begins in X-O Manowar #4 (APR172114) as Aric must now command a single fleet to take on an unstoppable empire. Matt Kindt and Doug Braithwaite bring this epic space saga to the next level as X-O battles the vicious alien menace that has threated his quiet existence. As Aric continues on his path to military domination, what toll will it take on his newly peaceful soul? As X-O and his fleet crush army after army under their boots, they march closer and closer to victory – or their demise.

Find more of this week's new releases here!

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Andrea Purcell is a Web Content Writer for PREVIEWSworld.com and a part-time assistant to busy comic creators. Her favorite past times are singing karaoke at comic conventions and memorizing obscure trivia about random pop culture.