The 5 Biggest Things That Happened In Comics This Week

With so many new comics hitting the shelves every Wednesday, it’s easy to miss some of the smaller happenings throughout the week. Once the weekend comes it feels like you finally have a chance to catch up, so why not make it a little easier to find the highlights from the industry in one place?

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Sounds good right? Whether it’s Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, Image, BOOM!, Titan, Oni Press, or industry related, this is a one-stop spot for what went on in comics this week. There’s plenty more that happened of course, and you can always check out the CB Comics hub to find more. If you’re in a hurry though you can hit the next slide to get the cliff notes version.

Without further ado here is the first big story of the past week in comics!

Final Issue of Nova Released

Former Nova writer Jeff Loveness sadly announced to fans that the book’s final issue released on Wednesday. Nova #7 will bring the adventures of Richard Rider and Sam Alexander to a close, at least for now.

Loveness said “Final issue of Nova is out today. Monster fights. Hoe attacks. Mom Candide. War & Peace. Boys staring. Flying in space. I loved this book.” He also included several images in the tweet, which you can see here.

Marvel has started cancelling some of their lower tier books in preperation for Marvel Legacy, an initivitve that will put the focus back on their A-tier characters. Sadly that means gems like Nova, Spider-Woman, and the like could end before fans are ready, but hopefully they’ll see rebirth as it were later on.

Nova #7 is written by Ramon Perez with art by Scott Hepburn and Ramon Perez. The official description for the issue is below.

As Richard Rider struggles to come to terms with the revelations from his return to the Cancerverse, Sam Alexander struggles with homework, his family and (gulp) dating!

Doctor Strange Gets A New Apprentice

Life around Doctor Strange is always a bit, well, odd is the nice way to put it. When he isn’t snacking on alien eyeballs to keep his strength up or keeping horrid creatures made up of his suffering in the basement, things are still never really normal.

That’s why it helps to have allies you can call on in a pinch, something that Wong has always been to Strange. After events take Strange and Zelma Stanton to another dimension though, Strange ends up being poisoned.

As the enemy approaches, Stanton uses her limited knowledge of the last remaining spell book (and a nifty wand they picked up earlier in the issue) to absorb the poison, allows Strange to get them back home.

Unfortunately, her body can’t deal with the poison like his can, and so to save her he has to make her like him, something Wong won’t stand for. He cures Zelma, but in doing so gives her the same awareness for magic that he has.

Wong takes his leave of the Sanctum Santorum, and by issue’s end, Zelma takes the role of Strange’s new apprentice.

Doctor Strange #20 is written by Jason Aaron with art by Kevin Nowlan and Chris Bachalo. The official description is located below.

The culmination of Jason Aaron and Chris Bachalo’s first three epic stories is here! Dormammu! Mordo! Mr. Misery! The Empirikul! Wong! Don’t miss this remarkable issue!

Live-Action Ninjak Vs. The Valiant Universe Variant Covers

Valiant has given fans their best look yet at their upcoming web series, Ninjak vs. The Valiant Universe through a new series of variant covers.

The new variants grace the covers of The Rapture #2, Rai: The History Of The Valiant Universe, and Divinity #0. They will feature new looks at Derek Theler’s X-O Manowar, Michael Rowe’s Ninjak, Jason David Frank’s Bloodshot, Alex Meglei’s Archer, Kevin Porter’s Armstrong, and Ciera Foster’s Livewire.

“Valiant is very different. It’s character-centered. It’s grounded. It’s subversive. It’s left of center. It’s quirky,” Dinesh Shamdasani, CEO and CCO at Valiant Entertainment, told ComicBook.com during a visit to the set of Ninjak vs. The Valiant Universe. “We wanted to include the characters that showcased to a new audience how different and exciting Valiant is and why it’s something equal to Marvel and DC and so these are the characters, our biggest characters and our most exciting characters to showcase the Valiant tonality.

You can take a look at all the covers here, and the covers will be available in June with the exception of Divinity #0, which hits in August.

First Look: Deadpool Kills The Marvel Universe Again

Seeing Deadpool take on the heroes and villains of the Marvel Universe was quite entertaining the first time around, but now the mouthy merc is doing it all over again, just not in the way you think.

As writer Cullen Bunn explains, this is not just him giving a repeat performance.

“This is not a sequel to the original story. This is an all new murderous rampage. The Marvel Universe has changed a great deal since the first series. So, of course, Deadpool had to up his game and change his tactics.”

You can find out even more about his new rampage on the Marvel Universe here.

Deadpool Kills The Marvel Universe Again #1 is written by Cullen Bunn with art by Dalibor Talajic and Dave Johnson. You can find the official description.

Remember the time Deadpool went a little TOO crazy and killed the entire Marvel Universe? Well, this isn’t that. This is a DIFFERENT time. Writer Cullen Bunn and artist Dalibor Talajic (A.K.A. the creators behind DEADPOOL KILLS THE MARVEL UNIVERSE) have reunited for ANOTHER tale of Deadpool taking out all of your faves in the most horrific ways possible! It’s gonna hurt him more than it hurts you…and you’re gonna love it!

Batman Asks Catwoman To Marry Him

Major changes might be in store for the Dark Knight, depending on what Selina Kyle has to say.

That’s the cliffhanger that left fans with their jaws dropped on the floor as Batman gets down on one knee to propose to Catwoman. The two have always flirted with being a full-time couple, but after Batman talks to Gotham Girl about his current state following the events of the last few months, it seems he has made a decision to finally take things to the next step.

It might be awhile though before the answer is revealed, but in the meantime see how it all played out by heading here for spoiler images.

Batman #24 is written by Tom King with art by Danny Miki and David Finch, and a cover by Tim Sale. You can view the official description below.

“Aftermath”! Gotham City is at peace…but a war is coming. Armed with the terrifying knowledge gained from the mysterious button, Batman prepares for the coming storm by making a proposition to one of his enemies—one that will change everything for the Dark Knight and his allies!