ComicBook Nation’s Pull List: Aliens vs Avengers and Absolute Power Origins

This week’s comic releases are packed with surprises, and a brand new episode of ComicBook Nation’s The Pull List dives deep into all the major happenings in Marvel, DC, BOOM! Studios, Oni Press, Image Comics, and more. The standout comics for this week deliver impact in vastly different ways. Full spoiler discussions are provided for Aliens vs. Avengers #1 and Absolute Power: Origins #2. Additionally, there’s an emotional delve into Something is Killing the Children #40 and a focus on Cyclops in X-Men #3. To bring a smile, the delightful first issue of Sesame Street is also discussed, covering all angles of this week’s big comic releases.

Comic fans have long enjoyed crossovers, but few have landed as powerfully in their first issue as Aliens vs. Avengers. Jonathan Hickman, Esad Ribic, Ive Svorcina, and Cory Petit create an action-packed debut that quickly immerses readers into a perilous world. The Aliens present an immediate, tangible threat to Earth, driving the narrative forward at breakneck speed. The sense of danger is never far, keeping the reader on edge throughout.

The antagonist’s threat level matches the heroes’ struggle to contain it, with Hickman delivering unexpected twists. Aliens vs. Avengers stands out for its intensity and unexpected depth, offering more than anticipated. This issue is a must-read, and missing it would be a significant oversight.

Absolute Power also continues to impress with Origins #2, exploring Amanda Waller’s early days and the formation of her first Task Force X team. John Ridley, Alitha Martinez, Norm Rapmund, Andrew Dalhouse, and Steve Wands provide crucial insights into Waller’s methods and how these foundational elements shape current storylines. This issue enriches the lore by showcasing Waller’s development and the cascading effects on the current narrative.

This Week’s Comics:

• Aliens vs. Avengers #1
• Absolute Power: Origins #2
• X-Men #3
• Absolute Power: Task Force VII #5
• Something Is Killing The Children #40
• The Nice House by the Sea #2
• The Last Mermaid #6
• Gotham City Sirens #4
• Sesame Street #1

Several exciting trades also hit the shelves this week, providing ample options for readers looking to catch up or dive into new series. Notable mentions include the fifth volume of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Recharged, Avengers Twilight, and Vengeance of the Moon Knight Vol. 1: New Moon. Marvel enthusiasts can look forward to Wolverine Vol. 9: Sabertooth War Part 2, while Star Wars fans have new High Republic Adventures to explore. Additional recommendations are Dune: House Atreides Vol. 1 and Best of My Little Pony Vol. 2: Mares in Manehattan.

Trade Watch:

• Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Recharged Vol. 5
• Avengers Twilight
• Vengeance of the Moon Knight Vol. 1: New Moon
• Wolverine Vol. 9: Sabertooth War Part 2
• Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Vol. 1
• Dune: House Atreides Vol. 1
• Best of My Little Pony Vol. 2: Mares in Manehattan

Source: ComicBook.com