New Marvel Comics This Week: May 03, 2023

This week is shaping up to be a pivotal time for stories happening throughout the Marvel Universe. From the X-Men to the Guardians of the Galaxy, many of Marvel's biggest players are starting new chapters you don't want to miss out on. Bloated pull lists be damned, having too many fun comics to read is always a good problem to have. With all the great books also coming from DC and independent publishers, it feels like a great time these days to be a comic book fan.

Let’s check out some of the new Marvel comics this week we are most excited about! 

Immortal X-Men #11

By Kieron Gillen, Lucas Werneck, and David Curiel

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With the Sins of Sinister event over, the timeline has been reset but not everything is as it once was. The repercussions of Siniter’s actions remain, and Storm finds herself in the middle of it. With the fate of two worlds resting on her hands, she has to step up as one of the X-Men’s longest and most powerful members.

Moon Knight #23

By Jed MacKay, Alessandro Cappuccio, and Rachelle Rosenberg

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The doors of the Midnight Mission are open to all night travelers in need of Moon Knight’s services. In this latest comic, the one who comes knocking is the Lethal Protector himself, Venom! Together, the pair goes on a wild journey through the night in search of violent justice!

Spider-Man #8

By Dan Slott, Mark Bagley, John Dell, and Edgar Delgado

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After the amazing End of the Spider-Verse, Spider-Man finds himself continuing to evolve. With supercharged powers that feel stronger than ever, he has what it takes to be the best he’s ever been. The problem is, his new powers may be too much for his body to take. Just how far can Spider-Man push himself with this new power coursing through his veins?

Edge of Spider-Verse #1

By Zander Cannon, Karla Pacheco, Pere Perez, Guillermo Sanna, Wade Von Grawbadger, Rico Renzi, and Antonio Fabela

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The Spider-Verse continues to weave its web of endless possibilities. This anthology issue features a clash between Spider-Rex and Venomsaurus and the introduction of the scariest Spider-character yet known as Spider-Killer. You never know what characters will spring out of this tangled web of insanity!

Groot #1

By Dan Abnett, Damian Couceiro, and Matt Milla

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Dan Abnett returns to the world of the Guardians of the Galaxy to explore the young life of Groot! See how Groot reluctantly grows into the hero he’s destined to be after monstrous invaders attack his home planet. This traumatic event is what spirals Groot into crossing paths with Mar-Vell himself!

X-Men: Before the Fall - Sons of X #1

By Simon Spurrier and Phil Noto

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This upcoming one-shot establishes a new status quo for some of the most powerful X-Men as the Fall of X fast approaches. Legion faces off against Nimrod in retaliation for being the mastermind behind Warlock’s demise and the near destruction of Krakoa. While the Sins of Sinister left lingering effects throughout the universe, Mother Righteous still moves in the dark seeing to gain control. 

Scarlet Witch #5

By Steve Orlando, Russell Dauterman, and Matt Wilson

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The work of a witch is never done. Just as the dust settles from her last attack, Scythia comes back stronger than ever, decked out in gear that Wanda may be powerless against. Scarlet Witch continues her struggle to protect her mysterious assistant Darcy Lewis from beings that want the young girl’s head on a platter.

Demon Wars: Scarlet Sin #1

By Peach Momoko

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Peach Momoko’s epic fantasy Demon Wars continues with its fourth chapter in the saga, Scarlet Sin. As the war between yokai rages on, Mariko Yashida must choose a side or risk losing everything she’s fought so hard to save. The tides of war drastically shift when a powerful yokai enters the fray with violent and bloody schemes of her own.