Maybe not "so good, it's scary," but a seasonally appropriate mix of cheesiness, body horror, and nostalgia.

Matt Kindt's newest super-spy series has its obstacles, but he's once again broke new ground in an overused genre.

While this meta series is still forming, issue #2 helps shape the story and motifs in a major way.

The duo of Hill and Soy have forged an Outsiders with equal parts potential and predictability.

While not as well-rounded as other issues, 'Batman: Urban Legends' #17 does a solid job in providing stories that use Batman as a perfect lens to explore issues of friendship, power, collaboration, and how superheroes exist in our world.

This is a superhero story without all the pompous mess; a thriller with ample heart; and an HBO-esque drama with some comic book-style silliness. It's a damn good story, and you'd be wise to join the fray before things truly take off.

If you like books involving cute animals, families, pirates, and dissections of sociopolitical structures, then jump aboard.

A tale of second chances and revenge begins with raw emotion and empathy.

Dark Horse's newest series combines 'Red Sonja' with a heaping helping of drama.

In this latest issue, the creative time aren't pulling any punches in telling a bloody, highly emotional tale of vengeance and second chances.

This is the issue that drives home the loss and anguish inherent in this fantasy series.

This dynamic fantasy series ends in all best ways possible (except for actually being over).

Forget most tie-ins: this story feels like a powerful storytelling experience that doesn't so much extend Dark Crisis itself, but its core themes and ideas.

As writer Scott Snyder tries his hand at the heist genre, the first issue feels a little lukewarm in its character development and overall commitment -- even as the artwork sizzles.

While this new series nails the Merc with a Mouth, it could set itself up for a future tumble.

Shintaro Kago deftly combines realism and absurdity for a manga title that's equal parts joyful, evocative, and jarring.

In a career of telling these stories, Jeff Lemire arrives at something truly terrifying.

Family Tree has become a huge favorite in just two issues, which is amazing because it took me Greg Rucka's entire run on Wolverine to be quite as certain. It's the emotional weight, the unsettling imagery (that's also deeply touching), the exploration of family and fatherhood, and the way this tree-based mystery flourishes inch by painful and exciting inch. It doesn't so much grow on you as it bursts fully in bloom from your chest cavity.

We get to see a lot but not nearly enough actually happens.

After a misstep in #3, this issue grabs you by the roots and wrenches out every drop of beauty and heartache.

As the first full arc effectively ends, this series readies to branch into exciting new directions.

It's an exciting time for Humanoids. This could be the start of an exciting new universe of impactful and relatable heroes " or it could totally be another Wildstorm (fraught with delays, bad politics, underwhelmed fans, etc.). While this preview lacks definitive proof, I nonetheless remain hopeful. Even if these new heroes can't save the world, they just may save us from more of the same.

This comic "sitcom" brings the tropes while still delivering great emotions and character development.

With heart and humor galore, this modern 'Friends' continues to engage and entertain.

With its debut issue, the new H1 imprint from Humanoids lays the groundwork for more grounded, engaging heroes.

There's a reason Ignited is leading the H1 charge: even with more tantalizing premises in books like OMNI, this series feels like it'll hit the hardest. If anything, as they build the world around it, Ignited may only open up further with new insights and understandings of Phoenix and the world it occupies. And whatever kind of place that is, it'll be worth the deep dive.

An intriguing, deeply jarring meditation on fathers and sons -- with monsters.

This second issue is both an effective change in pacing and a doubling down on bad habits.

When this book emphasizes its primary father-son narrative, it'll leave you feel drained.

As the bloodshed is turned up to 11, this chapter of the father-son drama delivers both heart and gore.

In addition to poignant emotions and narrative threads, this bottle's packed with blood and gore.

The Thin White Devil returns to break hearts and burn his enemies asunder.

As Lucifer inches toward the truth, the past and future swirl together for an intriguing slice of theater.

This end-of-life gangster adventure slowly unveils layers of nuance and history.

This issue does a bang-up job in balancing a hint of nostalgic Nightwing storytelling and canon while furthering this run's vibrant spirit and mission statement.

This new fantasy series glides the line between grit and depth and fanciful fiction.

A wonky storyline and forced inconsistency in the narrative don't make for the best of times.

After some near misses, this issue finally peels back the magical world-building for emotional connections and meaningful storytelling.

After so much promise in issue #3, we're left again in the weirdest of places.

After a number of disappointments, my remaining patience may have finally up and vanished.

Fantagraphics unveils an exciting debut issue of its new anthology series built on a diverse group of creators, intriguing stories and art, and a whole heap of creative potential.

Another promising collection of weird and wacky comics from across the indie scene.

A compelling and cohesive collection celebrating indie comic goodness.

A year or so in, and this Fantagraphics series continues to deliver a mighty blast of cerebral, highly evocative comics.

Fantagraphics' crack editors continue the series with an entry that pushes all sorts of boundaries while providing plenty of chuckles and head scratches.

The sixth installment of Fantagraphics' spotlight anthology keeps the hits (and slight misses) rolling.

While this volume has some issues, the series as a while continues its weird and wonderful ways.

Dr. Cecelia Cobbina is the cure for bland superhero comics.

Marvel's teen heroes prepare for a truly gripping tale of power and control.

The Rat could prove to be the nougat-like core of raw power in a truly spellbinding series.

The series hits yet another high mark with a tale of friendship and obsession.

Because sometimes closure can be a truly beautiful adventure.

Relics has earned my attention as much as my caution. There's a lot to hope for this book to eventually display or achieve, but that could just as easily not be the case as we're left with more mid-tier Y.A. I'll keep reading regardless, but like dealing with actual teenagers, I only have so much time and patience.

Like "The birds and the bees" but with actual insight. And fight scenes.

The sex-positive tale of revolution starts letting the characters shine bright.

A mid-series "flashback" provides new insights and emotions.

An issue as naughty as it is deeply compelling and emotionally nuanced.

An imperfect issue about opening up and expanding the world before all hell breaks loose.

While this issue had the makings of some huge emotional moments, things didn't deliver as intended.

With the finale of "Protection," the book once again demonstrates its power in telling a highly personal and deeply moving tale of sex and politics.

There's plenty to like in issue #1. More than being well written and setting the proper pacing, it's something entirely new after Ignited.

This grounded, slightly deconstructed take on Superman's early days makes for a true crash course in exploring and appreciating Superman.

To his benefit, Morrison has assembled a book that's fun, thoughtful, unabashedly whimsical, and clearly on the side of goodness and light. And that's more in line with The Beatles' general vibe and brand than 1,000 covers of "Hey Jude."

Thus far, this series has some promise, but it may need to go back to fix a few fundamental flaws.

With heart and magic galore -- not to mention a thoughtful take on the design and narrative -- this debut issue could be the start of a true hero's tale.

Is this a great new story of art vs. creation, or a metatextual minefield?

This sci-fi epic promises to be just as heavy on emotion as spaceships and sweet visuals.

Issue #2 builds the story slowly and surely as we venture toward narrative paydirt.

This space epic continues to open up like some strange alien flower.

A trip down memory lane into wrestling's golden age proves entertaining if not slightly superfluous.