'Ultimate End' has been hard to get through. It has felt cluttered and shallow, and the continuity is infuriatingly off from the main story it's tied in to. It's saved by two things: Mark Bagley's Spider-Men art, and the hope for a bright future in Miles Morales. It's not the ending that the Ultimate Universe may have deserved, but it will do.

'Spy Seal' is a ton of fun, with quick-paced action and intrigue. It'll be a great read for fans of spy fiction, crime noir, and cartoons alike.

INFINITY WARS #3 is confusing and as only the Infinity Stones can be, but that confusion also creates interest to read future issues and figure out what the hell is going on. You definitely have to have patience with this series.

QUI-GON JINN #1 is a great, albeit simple, little one-and-done Star Wars story that's perfect for fans of the prequel era.

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #800 is a giant blockbuster comic that celebrates everything about the webslinger. Though a bit clunky at times, this landmark issue is a fun ride.

HER INFERNAL DESCENT is an interesting, original concept, and though this first issue can be a bit slow to get through, the series shows a lot of promise.

Ether has a little bit of something for everyone. It's funny, it's emotional, and " most important " it's entertaining.

ICE CREAM MAN #1 is a trippy, twisted, and surreal ride into suburban horror, and it's just damn fun to read.

Fans of the Laphams and Stray Bullets are already going to check out Lodger. But if you're unfamiliar with their work, and especially if you're a fan of crime stories, use this as the perfect entryway into their dark, twisted, surreal world.

Loose Ends is back and better than ever.Be sure to pick up issue one when it rereleases on January 25, even if you already gave it a shot the first time around. You'll get the finale that you've been waiting six years for, along with a new format, new covers, and a few other updates. "But don't worry," said Latour in a recentImage+ interview, "Han still shoots first."

LukeCage #1 sets the tone for a smart, bombastic, powerful series. If you haven't given Marvel's Digital Originals a chance yet, start here.

Plastic is weird. It's absurd and it's twisted. But it's also good storytelling, and good storytelling deserves to be read. Be sure to pick this book up before it sells out!

The juxtaposition of a dark tone with humor may not be something one would expect in a story about Darth Vader, but that may be why this annual works so well. Even more important, it stays true to its roots. Many fans worry that these Expanded Universe stories will stray from Star Wars' core values, but those fears can be cast aside as long as Kieron Gillen is writing Darth Vader. He understands this world and how to tell stories in it. This book is absolutely worth its $4.99, so pick it up and read it while waiting in line to see The Force Awakens.

THE TERRIFICS #1 is an exciting, fun read that's perfect for adventure fans of all ages.

All in one comic, you have a horror story, a tragedy, and a superhero story with action, villains, and punching. Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1 is a great read, and it's just making fans crave Ahmed's Spider-Man book even more.

Batman/TMNT starts off better than expected, although not without its hiccups. The biggest draw is its intrigue, which will have readers waiting for the next issue, looking for answers. The writing and art create a solid balance of grit and wit, making this book everything you'd want in a Batman/TMNT team-up.

DEAD END KIDS #2, a story aptly named "Holes", is an emotional reminder of the scars and trauma that shape us and make us human.

No. 1 With A Bullethits shelves November 1st. Final order cutoff is Monday, October 9th, so call your local comic shop now!

THE QUANTUM AGE is definitely the most "traditional superhero comic" of the BLACK HAMMER series so far, but it still has the heart and interesting characters that you've come to love from this world.

Son of Hitler was one of the most anticipated books announced at this year's Image Expo, and it does not disappoint. From its gripping story full of suspense and intrigue, to its gritty and powerful artwork, this is going to have comics fans talking for a long time.

Guedes' colors steal the show as Lemire's BLOODSHOT run continues to amaze. "The Book of the Dead" ends on a high note.

If you thought you were going to get a filler issue, a little breathing time before "The Book of Revelations" starts, think again. Bloodshot Salvation #9 is a side story, but it's no less vital to the series overall. It adds depth to Bloodhound and the Bloodshot mythology as a whole, and it'll punch you in the gut like only this creative team can.

Bloodshot Salvation only has two issues left, and that will end Lemire's seminal run on the character. Issue #10 is not a bad jumping on point if you still want to get on this train before it leaves for good.

This has been a saga full of action and drama, of gore and sadness, and of hope. It was a wild ride, and one well worth taking.

GOING TO THE CHAPEL reads a lot like a Tarantino story, with its unique and eccentric characters and neo-western setting. Through all the crime and craziness, though, this is a comic with lots of heart.

KLAUS AND THE CRYING SNOWMAN is a pretty light, basic story, but its premise is gold and its message beautiful. Dan Mora's art is incredible as always; he's the reason this mind-bending, bad-ass Santa Claus story is worth your $7.99.

New Mutants: Deal Souls #6 is an insane book full of spoilers on every page, so please forgive the vague review. Just make sure to pick it up and read it ASAP before the internet ruins it for you.

This is an outstanding start to a miniseries that I've been waiting for since it was announced. It manages to play on a big stage while feeling deeply personal, due to its outstanding creative team. Yes, these are characters that you've seen before, but in a totally new light and under new circumstances. This is the prequel story fans have been waiting for.

BPVQ is a beautiful, abstract seafaring tale that begs you to experience it for yourself.

Call your local comic shop ASAP and tell them to add this book to your pull list, even if fantasy isn't typically your bag.Curse Wordsisn't onlyfor magic fans. It's for fans of interestingcharacters, subtle humor, and intrigue. Plus it's easy on the eyes.Why wouldn't you read it? Don't you like nice things?

DEVIL WITHIN #1is a must-read for horror fans.

If you're the kind of person who binge watched The Haunting of Hill House and craved more, you need to be reading Devil Within. It's got all the emotional complexity and spooky ghosts you need.

Middlewest #1 is a beautiful, captivating book about a boy and his fox. Young and Corona are crafting something truly special here, and you don't want to miss it.

The bottom line is that the premiere issue of Reborn is great; it's sure to be on many "Best of the Year" lists come December. This is a story that literally grabs hold of you on page one and doesn't let go (which sounds cliched, but it's true). It has heart, action, intrigue, and everything else you could possibly want from a sci-fi/fantasy book. Reborn is already being rushed back to print, so be sure to run to your LCS to get a copy before they sell out!

THIS is how you open a series. If you like intriguing stories with lots of mystery and spunky young protagonists, check out SNOW ANGELS #1 right now.

Chris Jaymes, Ale Aragon, and their whole team have crafted something special with SONS OF CHAOS. It's an epic story in the purest sense of the word, and you'll lose hours just studying the intricacies and beauty of the art.

Barbiere and Santos just joined Brubaker and Phillips as one of comics' great noir teams.

MALL is the best kind of comic: the kind that nourishes your brain with intelligent, well thought-out commentary while also entertaining the hell out of it. And it has one of the most effective opening pages of any comic this year.

A terrifying delight, and the must-read new comic for this Halloween season. Horror is a genre bogged down with tropes, but SCARENTHOOD feels fresh and original. Roche, O'Halloran, and Lee are firing on all cylinders here, and they breathed new life into one of comics' toughest genres.

One of the most original and thoughtful series out today, tackling childhood trauma and PTSD, and balancing these heavy topics with smart humor, intrigue, and thrills.

SPENCER & LOCKE 2#2 takes the fan-favorite series to places its never gone before, and leaves you genuinely terrified for whatever is coming next.

Spencer & Locke 2 #3 delivers some of the best moments of the series to date.

Spencer & Locke 2 is the Dark Knight, the Empire Strikes Back, or the Toy Story 2 of comic books, whichever you prefer. Sequels aren't easy to pull off, but these guys made it look easy.

AGE OF DOOM takes everything that was great about the first BLACK HAMMER series and turns it up to eleven. The story gets even weirder, more emotional, and more interesting than fans are probably expecting.

The 2018 Eisner nominations came out recently, and Black Hammer received its necessary nomination for Best Continuing Series. Pick up Age of Doom #2 this week, as well as all of the preceding issues, and see what all the fuss is about!

Yea, that's right, FIVE STARS. If you've been reading this series up to this point, this issue will evoke all the emotions out of you while you read it.

Black Hammer: Age of Doom #6 does not feel like an exposition issue. It's nicely paced, thanks to the art and lettering, so the info dump doesn't feel laborious. And although it answers most of the questions that have been driving the series, it also opens up a whole new can of worms that'll keep you coming back for more.

BLACK HAMMER: AGE OF DOOM #6 ushers in a new, surreal era for the series. If you think you've finally gotten a handle on the story, think again.

SAGA is back, and it hasn't lost a step. It's as beautifully crass, funny, and horny as it's ever been.

A thrilling, captivating entry into this world from a creative team at the top of their game. Pick up this book, whether you like westerns or not.

CEMETERY BEACH is an instant hit. It's witty, fast-paced, interesting, and just flat-out fun. It sets up about a thousand questions, so there's no doubt you'll be clamoring for issue 2.

I'll say it again, Florida is a scary place. We have freaking dinosaurs swimming in our lakes. But even scarier is the hate and evil that flows so freely from one person to another.Redlandsshows us that we need to get our shit together, otherwise we might be facing a cleansing ourselves sooner than later.

After much anticipation, 'Mister Miracle' #1 delivers exactly what was promised: a thought provoking, poignant piece of art. Tom King writes yet another stellar script, but Mitch Gerads' art (pencils, inks, AND colors) truly steal the show here.

Another practically perfect issue of MISTER MIRACLE, sure to make your heart beat faster and your forehead sweat. This comic gives me such anxiety month after month, and I can't stop reading it.

Mister Miracle is the #1 must-buy comic right now, of any genre, and any publisher. I can't wait for this series to end, so that I can re-read it in its entirety and experience the anxiety all over again.

Mister Miracle, as always, does an exquisite job of taking the most atrocious sights and making them seem mundane. Only three issues left to go now, and while it's going to be awesome seeing how this story wraps up, it's a shame that it ever has to end.

Scott considers making a terrible personal sacrifice for the greater good. It's insane when you actually think about it, but to Scott it sort of makes sense. King and Gerads unpack this struggle in simple but powerful ways and show how our personal demons mess with our thought process.

Suffice it to say, Mitch is amazing at what he does, and he earned every bit of the Eisner he won. The raw emotion and power he put into this issue is palpable. He'll make you laugh, make you cry, and make you scream expletives for various reasons.

MISTER MIRACLE #12 sticks the landing.

ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN is giving fans some of what they wanted, and even more that they didn't even know they wanted. If you're a Spider-Man fan, you need to call your local comic shop and have them add this to your pull-list, because you're going to want to see where this goes next. As familiar as this world feels, something tells me we have more than a few surprises coming our way.

Just like the original run did over 20 years ago, ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN breathes fresh air into one of the world's most recognizable characters while covering readers with a blanket of familiar comfort at the same time.

Ultimate Spider-Man has genuinely become my favorite monthly title that Marvel is currently putting out. I still have a million questions about this new universe, and about the ramifications of Peter not being bit by that spider as a teenager (what happened to Gwen??), but I'm not even sure I need the answers. I'm just happy to be along for this ride.

THE GOON is back, baby! And it's like he never left.

Simone and Staggs' work togetherrivals that of even the best noir teams (Brubaker and Phillips better watch their backs). Thetwo plant plenty of seeds in this first issue, and with themystery and intrigue,Crosswind is sure to be a must-buy comic month after month.

THE PLOT is a chilling horror story wrapped up in a compelling family drama, perfect for fans of Locke & Key and The Haunting of Hill House.