Sure, I still think I prefer DC to Marvel's Halloween offerings. But there's no denying that this title had a solid mix of laughs, scares, and even a regular sprinkling of more poignant topics/ideas. (That last bit really sets it apart for better and worse, and it feels like a compelling enough bent.) If someone gave me this in my bag on Halloween night, I'd share it with some friends instead of chucking it at someone's house. Read Full Review

It's difficult to justify this cover price on two quality installments, but dedicated fans of both Marvel Comics and Halloween ought to find sufficient fun in this holiday one-shot. Read Full Review

Marvel’s latest installment of their Halloween special featuring 5 mini one-shots was an enjoyable, but ultimately inconsequential read for the spooky season. Unlike his Astonishing Iceman issue out this week, Orlando’s “Brick By Brick” entry was one of the standouts for the issue as it follows the timeline within his current Scarlet Witch run. In what might be the most meaningful moment of the entire anthology, the story sets up a new villain who will show back up in Wanda’s main series. Declan Shalvey’s “ Without Fear” is another standout with its look at what it means to be a true monster with a heartfelt tale featuring Daredevil and Man-Thing. Al Ewing’s story featuring Victor Strange as the narrator ties the entire book together nicely for a sweet treat that you shouldn’t need to be tricked into reading. more