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Cap says 'that thing,' the DC Universe resets and Scooby-Doo goes apocalyptic in this week's top comics

Wow, wow, wow. What a week in the comic book world. But we'll get into that.

In movies, X-Men Apocalypse is now out, and though critics aren't too happy with it, it looks like it's going to take the weekend box office. Some are blaming the quick turnaround from the hectic Days of Future Past, but others think the source material just didn't lend itself well, not to mention Oscar Isaac's Apocalypse looks like a Power Rangers villain. Aside from that, Captain America: Civil War is well past $1 billion at the box office, and that's more than fine with us.

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Rumors are also swirling that Miles Morales, the first half-black, half-latino Spider-Man, will be heading up the Sony-animated Spider-Man flick. The film, which will be separate from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is set for release in 2018 and will be helmed by The Lego Movie's Phil Lord and Chris Miller.

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And while there wasn't much on the DC television or film side of things this week, aside from that crazy The Flash finale, its comics are about to set the floppy book world ablaze.

No matter which side you're on, here are some must-reads for this week.

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DC Universe Rebirth #1

It's been anticipated for months, scoffed at by some and hyped by others, but the beginning of DC Universe Rebirth is here, and it's fan-freaking-tastic. This gargantuan, 80-page book, which sold for $2.99 no less, brings readers into the fold on just what's happening in the DC Universe. The story is centered around Wally West from before the New 52, as he is surfing the Speed Force, lost in time, attempting to attach himself to something tangible to bring him back to reality.

He tells the readers that the world they now know (The New 52) is not fake, but it's a lie. It's a reality warped by the forgotten memories of legacy. At some point Wally says something to the effect of "Hardened heroes become amateurs, etc" and he's referring to the likes of Batman or Superman, whose New 52 origins were just that, their first outings as heroes. This book serves to bring Wally back to the DC Universe, and with him comes plenty of lore from before the New 52, like Black Canary and Green Arrow actually knowing each other, Superman having a wife and kids, and many characters, I don't know, actually existing again.

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But the biggest shock of the issue comes when we're told this has all been orchestrated by, wait for it, Doctor Manhattan. Yes, that guy. You know, from Watchmen, the revolutionary Alan Moore graphic novel published by a DC imprint. It looks like the Watchmen are joining the main DC continuity and the New 52 was their fault. Are they the next big bad? Who knows, but this intro is a fantastic pseudo-commentary on not only reboots and relaunches, but that state of the comics industry itself.

Grayson #20

In what was probably one of the most ambitious runs of the New 52, Grayson showed us just how a superhero should react when his secret identity is revealed to the world. Take notes, Superman. Anyway, Grayson ended this week in fantastic manner as the super spy finally took down Netz and saved the world, but not before an amazing, last-minute plot device makes everyone forget his name except from "his friends in Gotham" and Helena Bertinelli herself. Pretty convenient, huh?

Anyway, we're not mad. And as far as endings go, this one will translate wonderfully into the Nightwing series that's set to start up here pretty soon. With Grayson's true love revealed (sorry Helena), we can't wait to see the acrobat back in the blue and black in just a short time.

Scooby Apocalypse #1

Yup, you read that right. This series reimagines the classic Scooby-Doo franchise as a post-apocalyptic adventure. This issue, which takes place just on the cusp of armageddon, brings the gang together for the first time. Fred and Daphne are a reporter/cameraman duo for a low-ratings news show, Velma is a scientist in a super secret lab, and Shaggy is a dog trainer in that same lab. Scooby, you could guess, is one of his dogs. He's also a "smart dog," capable of communicating through headgear that makes these little bubbles come out, allowing Scooby to speak in emojis. But don't worry, Scooby still speaks on his own.

With character design by Jim Lee, this series actually gets off to a pretty solid start. The lore is there, the characters are invested, and the apocalypse begins by the end of the first issue. If things stay like this, we're excited to see other series mainstays show up, including the Mystery Machine. Though, we do wonder if the WWE and Batman crossovers are still possible. We're thinking yes.

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Captain America: Steve Rogers #1

Yes, we're sure you've heard it already. Cap said "Hail Hydra" this week, but here's a bit of context:

The last month or so of Marvel Comics took place in a town called Pleasant Hill, where Maria Hill had super villains' memories re-written as a means to rehabilitate them into this weird fantasy land. This was all done with the help of a Cosmic Cube turned human girl, Kobik. The showdown in Pleasant Hill, aptly titled Avengers Standoff, ended with many super villains realizing what happened, revolting and then escaping.

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With that in mind, though Cap writer Nick Spencer says this is the Cap we know and love, who is to say someone like Baron Zemo or Red Skull didn't rewrite Cap's memories? The flashback sequence we get with the woman in the red hat in this issue is awfully suspicious, and very uncanny. Not to mention, Red Skull has had Professor Xavier's brain and telekinesis for a while now. Trust us when we say that Nick Spencer knows what he's doing, and though Cap might have his own set of problems right now, he'll come back to us. Either way, we're in for a killer story, and Cap needs it. His solo hasn't been so special lately.

Mockingbird #3

This issue was something wonderful, and the series itself so far has been pretty great. This issue deals with how someone without superpowers, who wants to be a superhero, handles actually getting to become a superhero. Mockingbird is called in to help tame a hostage situation, in which a teenage girl is holding her friends hostage by accident because of her newly developed powers.

When a news helicopter tries to get close to the scene, the girl reacts with her powers, and they drain the man of his blood. Pretty gruesome, but there's a poetic narrative behind it, courtesy of Mockingbird. She centers the entire plot around the colors in a rainbow, and how a rainbow is seen differently by different people. Mockingbird knows this girl is dangerous, so she distracts her, knocks her out, and saves the kids, but there are other casualties.

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If Mockingbird keeps telling stories like this, we're sold.