HJU Comic Book Picks of the Week: May 28th & June 3rd

X-MEN: LEGACY #224
“SALVAGE” Part 5 (of 5)
The climactic finale of “Salvage” is here! Rogue and Gambit fans, DO NOT MISS THIS ISSUE! The status quo is shaken and the effects of the final reckoning between Danger and Xavier are felt!

WONDER WOMAN #32
It’s all been building to this issue, the penultimate chapter of the mind-blowing “Rise of the Olympian” storyarc. It’s Wonder Woman vs. Genocide in a final, brutal showdown that leaves Diana with one of the toughest decisions she’s ever had to face – and that’s just the start of what happens this month! Do not miss this crucial story in the life of the greatest heroine in the DC Universe!

MARVEL

AVENGERS/INVADERS #11
On the other side of history, chaos reigns. Evil has won and the Fourth Reich now rules the world. Only the combined might of the Avengers, The Invaders and the mysterious new heroes Electro, The Challenger, The Silver Scorpion, The Black Widow, the Black Avenger and Captain Terror have a hope of setting the world right.

AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE #24
THE INITIATIVE: DISASSEMBLED CONTINUES!
A Dark Reign has fallen. Norman Osborn has disbanded S.H.I.E.L.D. and shut down Camp Hammond. That leaves the Shadow Initiative out in the cold…stuck in Madripoor with no means of escape, hunted by an army of Hydra agents, including Wolverine’s old foes, Bloodscream and Roughhouse! They have no idea if Norman even knows they’re out there, or if they’re better off if he doesn’t! If you thought changing costumes was the biggest event in Taskmaster’s career, you cannot miss this issue…

DARK REIGN: ELEKTRA #3
A fatigued and badly wounded Elektra is out of H.A.M.M.E.R. custody and on the run, and Norman Osborn wants her neutralized. Nothing for it but to send his best anti-Elektra operative – the Dark Avengers’ own…HAWKEYE! He killed her once when he was Bullseye. Does a wounded Elektra even stand a chance? From Zeb Wells (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) and Clay Mann (DAREDEVIL)!

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #14
A WAR OF KINGS TIE-IN!
The savage battle between the Shi’Ar Imperium—ruled by Emperor Vulcan—and the Kree Empire—controlled by Black Bolt—explodes across the universe! The Guardians of the Galaxy know they’ve got to stop the war before it shakes the cosmos apart at the seams, but will any of these heavy hitters listen to a rag-tag bunch of self-appointed galactic protectors who spend half their time quarreling amongst themselves? Find out in the book IGN.com calls “…one of the best titles around”!

NEW AVENGERS #53
BACHALO VARIANT
WHO WILL BE THE NEXT SORCERER SUPREME?
And will he or she survive the initiation? The Avengers fight a battle that they know will shape the future of the Marvel Universe for years to come!

NOVA #25
The Nova Corps rushes to the front line of the terrible conflagration between the Shi’Ar Imperium and the Kree Empire—and gets decimated! To save them, Richard Rider must wrest control of the Nova Force from no less than the Worldmind itself! Be prepared for shocks and surprises in this stunning showdown issue of the series that has Aint It Cool Newsraving “a gem of a comic…just buy this book”!

WAR MACHINE #6
Controversy erupts as War Machine picks a target on U.S. soil in “Homeland,” Part One! When Jim Rhodes returns home he comes face-to-face with American Eagle, last seen in the pages of THUNDERBOLTS—as two visions of America clash with earth-shattering results that may irrevocably change War Machine—and the nation he loves! Also: What the heck does Rhodes’ mom have to say about all of this? Find out in the first chapter of a shocking new story arc in the series that CBR.com calls “high-octane, higher-caliber adventure…a visual spectacle worthy of the spotlight.”

X-FORCE #15
“X-FORCE/CABLE: MESSIAH WAR”
The War heats up! As Stryfe gets even closer to learning the secret of Hope Summers, Bishop has no choice but to make his move. X-Force has split into two strike teams… but only betrayal and death await them. And the choice Archangel makes will change everything. Plus, the battle a millennia in the making… CABLE vs. STRYFE. Part 5 (of 7)

DC

GREEN LANTERN #41
Prelude to BLACKEST NIGHT!
In “Agent Orange” part 3, the truth behind the eternally corrupt Vega System is finally revealed and the Green Lantern Corps will pay dearly for uncovering the secret. Meanwhile, the greed of Agent Orange knows no bounds as his demand for the universe explodes. Plus, Hal continues to struggle with the abilities of his new power ring.

TEEN TITANS #71
“Deathtrap” aftermath!
The team picks up the pieces following their crossover with TITANS and VIGILANTE as Ravager returns. But is she friend or foe?

TRINITY #52
The final showdown. The world hasn’t just been changed, it’s been destroyed. Can the Trinity still save the day? Not if Morgaine le Fey and Krona have anything to say about it. Answers, revelations and more come fast and furious in the mother of all action finales! Guest-starring just about everyone and featuring a final cover by TRINITY interior artist Mark Bagley!

WAR OF KINGS #4
The Shi’Ar/Inhuman war reaches its most savage level yet! Emperor Vulcan goes for the kill strike, but does he have more enemies on the field of battle…or at home? Meanwhile, Black Bolt discovers that the Inhumans are not quite the happy family he thought they were! It’s explosive action and universe-changing twists from the DnA/Pelletier War Of Kings team that IGN.com calls “a versatile dream for science fiction and fantasy fans…event comics done right!”

THE WARLORD #3
Darkness falls! The Warlord and his companions have made it to the Shadow Lands, but the evil power that has seized those lands isn’t planning a warm welcome! Does their only hope lie with a surface-worlder?

MARVEL

BLACK PANTHER #5
“DEADLIEST OF THE SPECIES,” PART 5
Wakanda stands at the brink. Morlun — Devourer of Totems — is cutting through the Wakanda army life a hot knife through butter as he descends on the palace to feast on T’Challa’s body. Absolutely nothing can stop him. Wakanda’s only hope is the new Black Panther…if she’s worthy to inherit the mantle.

CAPTAIN BRITAIN AND MI13 ANNUAL #1
Meggan is Captain Britain’s wife, an X-Man in Hell. And she’s going to fight her way home. Over years, bargains, battles, with only her love to guide her. Can she get back to Earth in time to help her husband turn back Dracula and his evil invasion? And is that a metal gauntlet offering a hand? Don’t miss this key part of “Vampire State”! Plus: MI13 delves into the secrets behind British Magic.

DARK AVENGERS #5
When the public is reminded of Norman’s terrible past, Norman’s wheeling and dealing becomes a public concern. Plus, some of the Avengers are getting frisky with each other, and that can’t be good. Plus the return of…the Cabal!

MIGHTY AVENGERS #25
What would be the greatest heist of all time? Breaking into the First National Bank? The Tower of London? Fort Knox? No. It’d be knocking over the BAXTER BUILDING! But why would HANK PYM want to rip off MR. FANTASTIC? And are the other AVENGERS ready to become Earth’s Mightiest Cat Burglars? Part one of the all-new MIGHTY AVENGERS/FANTASTIC FOUR throwdown starts here!

NEW AVENGERS: THE REUNION #4
The red-hot reunion reaches its explosive conclusion with part four, The Avenger Who Came in From the Cold. Secrets are revealed, literal bombs are dropped, and an emotional choice forever alters the course of both Ronin and Mockingbird’s lives. Don’t miss the book Comic Book Resources says has “everything one might want in an intelligently written adventure comic. There are secrets and lies, trusts and betrayals, and more. If you want action, there’s plenty of action.”

NEW MUTANTS #2
“RETURN OF LEGION”
One of the most dangerous X-Villains of all time is back and he’s targeted the New Mutants. Last time Legion reared his head, he created the Age of Apocalpyse. Do Cannonball, Karma, Magma, Moonstar and Magik have much hope of stopping him now? Part 2 (of 4)