Ultimately, this is a fun story that highlights a younger Batman and Robin and their differing approaches to fighting crime, along with a Freeze who is evil, but still retains a brief hope of redemption.

This is the rare anthology comic that enhances its character instead of padding it, providing some added depth before Bitter Root's second arc.

Die lures you in and sinks its hooks into you, leaving you wanting more and, in essence, turning you into the very thing it warns against.

The Wicked + The Divine, Phonogram, and Journey Into Mystery always had a bit of a playful side that balanced out all the darkness, but DIE is all horror, darkness, and misery. And it's absolutely brilliant.

Gillen knows how to twist the knife in a way that both depresses and educates his readers.

This book is such a masterclass on storytelling and a commentary on TTRPGs, and I can't wait to see what happens next issue.

DIE #5 is a pretty fantastic issue, the perfect finale to an action-packed opening arc.

As Kieron Gillen notes in the afterward, DIE is not only about RPGs, but also about how people get the fantasy they crave and the consequences of it. In that regard, DIE is another brilliant issue, with beautiful Stephanie Hans, a story that deserves multiple re-reads, and an ending that reveals just why the party was so hesitant about going back to their old stomping grounds.

As always, everything about this series is perfect, and DIE remains one of the top characters on the stand.

This remains such a complicated and wonderful book that reminds readers that not all choices have easy answers or clean endings.

This remains a fantastic fantasy series that takes a hard look at how the games we play affect our lives.

This is easily Image's best comic of the year.

Die remains a masterclass in blending fantasy action with heartwrenching introspection, and I can't wait to see how this arc ends.

A ton happens in this issue, including more digging into the literature that forms the foundation of DIE, and this continues to be the best comic available today.

I could write a long essay about why DIE is a must-read comic, but it's definitely a "critical hit" for anyone who has ever had a complicated relationship with a game.

It's hard to explain much more without spoiling this issue, but just know that DIE remains the best comic on the stands today.

The next arc sends DIE into one of the most classic fantasy tropes of all, and I can't wait to see what happens next.

As DIE enters its final act, it heads to a new area marked by a new theme familiar to all gamers - cosmic horror.

If you have a relationship with tabletop games or the Cthulhu mythos, this is a must-read comic.

Everything about this comic is heartbreaking and somber, and I'm wondering how the creative team will deliver even more sadness in its final two issues.

DIE ends next month, and I will miss this masterful comic, the best book Image has published in years.

DIE asks the question if letting that fandom feed on your soul, if inviting it to become a part of your true self, is a good or bad thing. It provides no easy answers"enjoying something to the point that you "lose yourself" to it can provide relief, joy, and comfort, and it can also be toxic and harmful"but the examination itself was poignant, thoughtful, and masterful throughout.

A fantastic first issue, a testament to Bond without glorifying imperial Britain.

Mamo #1 by Sas Milledge is a stunningly gorgeous comic that uses a focus on its two lead characters to tease the magic lurking on the outskirts of its world, hiding just beneath the surface.

Honestly, as a fan of folklore, I'm a wholehearted fan of Mamo and can't wait to read more.

Mamo is a refreshing, witchy comic perfect for the upcoming spooky season.

It's horrific and sad without being grotesque, and honestly this is just the sort of grey and sad magic story that we need more of.

It's a must-read series for 2021.

The Lonesome Hunters #1 is an intriguing new take on the occult and the otherworldly forces that lurk unseen within the mundane.

The Lonesome Hunters #2 continues to slowly peel back the world of the strange magic lurking underneath the surface of the world.

One of the sleeper hits of the summer.

The Lonesome Hunters features the opposite of a destined hero and it's really quite refreshing.

The comic is an excellent fantasy story, one that teases a bigger world while remaining focused on a balance of character-focused scenes and plot. This comic is well worth your time, even if you've read it before.

This is a great opening chapter to the series' final arc and should have fans begging to see what happens next.

Not only is this comic gorgeous, it feels exciting and dangerous and addicting. I can't wait for the next issue.

Gillen and McKelvie have done a fantastic job of bringing everything together, and now all that's left is for one final battle of the gods and hopefully one last song.

This is another fun issue of Usagi Yojimbo, one that captures all of the spirit and humor of one of the best comics of the last 50 years.

This comic is a fantastic example of how to use existing continuity and origins as a foundation for something new, and how to tell a complete story in a single issue.

This is a must-read comic that will both entertain and educate and help fill your gaps in cartoon history.

This is another must-read issue for anyone who loves cartoons.

This is another well-researched issue, and next issue's dive into the Saturday Morning Cartoon blocks should be equally fantastic.

If you are a fan of cartoons and animation, you really should pick up this comic.

All around, this is a must read for history buffs and lovers of cartoons.

Bitter Root isn't afraid to tackle weighty issues while still having some fun, giving us some new heroes that are much needed in today's world.

Bitter Root is a fun book, Bitter Root is a smart book, and most importantly Bitter Root is a necessary book for today's world.

This is a deliberately grim comic, but a powerful one.

The deep metaphors in this book, wrapped around an exciting storyline about facing insurmountable odds, are extremely good.

It's still a fun issue, if a bit crowded at times, but it does a pretty good job of continuing the story and setting up an interesting arc that could shed even more light on the Jinoo and its source.

This issue is mostly a reintroduction to the world of Bitter Root, but it's a great jumping on point and also sets up even bigger stakes for this next arc.

Overall, this is still one of Image's best series.

The creative team of David F. Walker, Sanford Greene, and Chuck Brown are doing fantastic work in Bitter Root, blending together action and magic with hard looks at the racism that Black people have always faced in our nation.

Everything else about this comic"the story, the art, the dialogue"was great, but I personally was a bit frustrated with how the comic was paced.

After all, what progress is truly being made in dealing with racism and bigotry, even after a summer of protests and endless talking points and superficial changes?

Bitter Root #11 serves as a great jumping on point for one of Image's best series.

Bitter Root continues to impress as it weaves multiple subplots around the Sangerye family.

While it does a good job of ramping up the anxiety (as we don't quite know whether there will be more casualties or not), it has the potential to obfuscate some the overarching plot.

It's another fantastic issue of one of the best series in recent years. Every issue is a must read.

While the conclusion felt a bit rushed, I still loved this comic as a whole and I hope that it won't be too long until we see the next generation of Sangerye continue the fight.

The Good Asian #1 is one of the strongest debuts of 2021 so far. Not only is the comic a poignant tale on its own, its subject and protagonist are especially striking given recent events.

The Good Asian #2 continues on a strong first issue with another lurid look into San Francisco during the 1930s.

This is a great comic and has become one of 2021's must-read books.

Every good noir story continuously raises the stakes, and creator Pornsak Pichetshote finds a fantastic way to mix external factors (the very real anti-Asian sentiments during the 1930s) with an extremely personal one.

This is a must-read series, one of the best of the year.

This is a can't miss series, one of the best published by Image today.

The Good Asian reaches a violent climax as Edison Hark confronts the killer of his adoptive brother. Things escalate in a hurry, and things get a little hard to follow at points.

The Good Asian starts to piece together some important parts of the puzzle, following the explosion that left both Edison Hark and the mysterious Hui Long killer dead.

Bringing in Lucy for the final chapters was a good step, not only because it gives Edison someone who doesn't put up with his constant self-loathing, but also because it shows him the value of having someone he can trust.

I'm excited to see the next Edison Hark adventure and I think overall The Good Asian was one of the better noir comics we've had in quite sometime.

Snyder and Capullo really do bring out the best in one another when they work together, and the lengthier page count helps as well.

Last Knight, in it's own twisted way, is a really fun read and it's great to see Snyder and Capullo with the shackles off and weaving a strange new tale in the DC Universe.

Last Knight on Earth, in my opinion, was the best Batman comic of the year, with amazing artwork, a weird and psychedelic story, and a firm understanding of Batman's role in the DC Universe.

This is the definitely the strongest D&D comic of the year.

The real highlight of this issue is Max Dunbar's art, who does an amazing job bringing one of the Forgotten Realms' critical historical moments to life. Dunbar is a fantastic artist, and his work really shines this issue.

The only disappointing part of Infernal Tides is that it's due to end with next issue.

While Jim Zub's writing is top notch, Max Dunbar's art is really what shines here.

While Zariel's appearance was a bit too brief for my liking, this finale issue does a great job of setting up the future while also bring this series to a fun, explosive end.

Blackwood was a great comic that didn't receive nearly enough acclaim, and I'm glad to see its mix of occult weirdness, humor, and horror return.

Blackwood could be a contender for series of the year, and I can't wait to read what happens next.

There are a few action scenes that feel a little clunky, but otherwise Blackwood continues to be a must read for Lovecraft and horror fans.

The artwork in Blackwood remains fantastic, as Veronica Fish continues to bring the world of the comic to life with her vivid art painted with a mix of gloomy technicolors.

This is the best horror comic of 2018, a must-read for fans of the occult, Lovecraft, or the strange.

Humorous, heartbreaking, and intense, Blackwood: The Mourning After is a great series that should be getting a lot more acclaim.

Evan Dorkin and Veronica Fish's horror miniseries was one of the best comics of 2018, filled with Lovecraftian horror and plenty of creepy despair.

This is a strong debut for Zdarsky and Checchetto, and I'm curious about how Daredevil's story will continue in future months. I'd love to see a story that focuses on tormenting Daredevil in different ways, and it looks like the new creative team will deliver just that.

This is a great start to a series, and it really brings Daredevil into some surprisingly unexplored territory.

This is another fun issue that explores a side of Daredevil that we don't often see, and the series is quickly becoming one of Marvel's finest books.

Chip Zdarsky and Marco Checchetto's fantastic run on Daredevil continues as the Man Without Fear finds himself with a strange new ally: the Punisher.

All in all, this was a very solid debut and has all the makings of an American Vampire-esque hit.

This is a great mix of horror and happiness, the perfect chaser to jump-start the spring comics season.

The result is not only one of the better comics of 2023, but also one of the strongest Image Comics debuts published in the last decade.

While the artwork of Hexagon Bridge remain as gorgeous as ever, the pacing issues from the first issue remains a problem.

Hexagon Bridge continues at its slow pace, but the art continues to be the highlight of the issue.

This comic remains a melancholy and intriguing read.

Hexagon Bridge ends not with a bang but with a quiet and thoughtful explanation.

This is a strong first issue and is highly recommend for anyone who loves fantasy or is just looking for something different out of their comics.

Rafer Roberts and Kristen Gudsnuk are building a great fantasy world, a true Modern Fantasy tale.

Any comic that fits in a bard gag is worthy of high praise, and Modern Fantasy is one of the funniest comics I've read this year.

The change in tone isn't a bad thing, but fans of the series might be a little disappointed at the mostly earnest ending. Still, this is one of the stronger fantasy comics of 2018 and a must-read for fans of that genre.

Dark Knights of Steel is an exciting comic book and will hopefully mark the start of a wider world that Taylor, Putri, and other creators can romp in for years to come.

Allwinter is a solid expansion to the original Dark Knights of Steel and I'm glad that DC sees value in this fantasy-inspired take on their superhero universe. Taylor ushered in a bold and dangerous ethos with the original miniseries and Allwinter, at least at the outset, appears ready to continue this.

Allwinter continues with a pair of quick-paced chapters, with Slade encountering an old flame and his wayward daughter while becoming entangled with the strange boy Alec (who brings a dose of literal color in an otherwise grey-toned world).

This is already becoming one of DC's strongest comics.

Dark Knights of Steel #3 is a fantastic comic, one that tells a great story unshackled by the constraints of continuity.

While there aren't as many shocks like the previous episodes, I did like the creepy take on the Green Man and felt that it provides a fresh take on a pair of classic DC villains.

This was a great fifth issue and sets up what should be a very intriguing second half of the series.

This is another very strong issue of one of DC's best comics.

This lacks some of the shocking twists of previous issues and I feel like the comic isn't doing as good of a job of establishing various DC characters as unique from their mainstream counterparts. Still, a fun issue nonetheless.

This isn't high fantasy it's violent fantasy and I'm enjoying every moment of it.

The comic moves a step away from the dark fantasy genre it had embraced up until this point and I think that may turn some readers off.

Art is gorgeous as usual and we're approaching what should be a good finale.

This issue mostly serves as a way for the collective cast to take a breath and take in and react to all the twists they've experienced over the past few issues. It's here that Taylor's writing really shines, as he finds ways to showcase his understanding of the DC characters even when they're in new and radically different environments.

Dark Knights of Steel ends with one more shocking death, but otherwise wraps things up in a pretty satisfying way.

This James Bond comic continues its blend of brutality and humor, with great effect.

Honestly, this comic really captures the spirit of James Bond with a certain gruesome flare, with Garth Ennis and Rapha Lobosco showing the deadly and ruthless side of both Bond and Moneypenny without engaging in camp. This is a surprisingly great comic, a favorite of mine every month.

Honestly, this is a great James Bond series, one that blends the ruthlessness of the original novels with some of the theatrics of the movies and Garth Ennis's very distinct humor.

This isn't the movie version of James Bond, but rather a version closer to the books, one of Britain's most powerful weapons but someone who is almost sociopathic in how efficiently and effortlessly he'll kill for King and Country.

There's plenty of gruesome violence mixed with humor this issue (an Ennis class), but ultimately this comic brings the story to a satisfying ending.

This is a fun series, one that gently toes the line between the familiar and new, and I look forward to seeing the next installment in a few months.

His dialogue struggles at time, it's stiff even for a fantasy series, but this is still a solid second issue that sets up a big world and an interesting take on a classic fantasy tale.

The duo of Michael Oeming and Taki Soma are one of the best in the business and they make every issue of The After Realm a must read experience just for the art.

Reading Good Luck #1 will lend you smile as you consider our weird world and the endless possibilities it presents.

I feel that Good Luck is only going to get weirder in its remaining issues, and that's a great thing.

This remains a very experimental comic, but I'm enjoying what the creative team is trying to do here.

All in all, Good Luck is a great and weird comic, and seems to be flying under the radar of a lot of comics fans.

At times, the series threatened to lose itself in all the esotericism, but ultimately this was a fun and poignant story about four kids who for once were in the right place at the right time after a lifetime of bad luck.

Choppy paneling aside, this is a solid comic and a must-read for those who enjoyed the game.

Bloodborne is the rare video game comic adaptation that actively explores and expands on its source material.

Bloodborne is a great horror comic, and a book that transcends the material which it's based on and finds a way to truly disturb every issue.

Originally, this issue was supposed to be the end of Ales Kot and Piotr Kowalski's story on Bloodborne. But while this issue's end is appropriately vague, I'm glad that we'll get to see more of this world for a while longer.

And while Thor and Loki's battle is earth-shattering and epic, it's also melancholic and barren, a reminder that we're approaching the end, not only of Thor, but of the entire universe.

King Thor continues its grand finale of Jason Aaron's Thor run with a miniature encapsulation of the complex relationship of Thor and Loki, who were fighting at each other's throat last issue.

King Thor #3's only flaw is trying to use a fill-in artist (Das Pastoras) for four pages in the middle of the issue.

King Thor ends Jason Aaron's Thor run on a melancholy high note, which seems fitting given the epic story he's woven over the past few years.

Truly fantastic stuff Federici needs a top-tier comic ASAP.

While it wasn't sensational, I do think it's a bit above the other "Knight Terrors" tie-in series that have been running over the last couple of months.

American Carnage is a strong start to a story that feels very important, especially in today's world. It feels authentic and comes at a time where we need a hard look at how these movements start.

It's a stirring and chilling comic, one that continues where it's first strong issue left off.

After two strong issues, American Carnage #3 is just OK; it loses track of its message and becomes another predictable crime story. Here's to hoping it can quickly right the ship next issue.

This is really great stuff, a nuanced look at a terrible topic that doubles as a captivating and compelling crime story.

American Carnage brings in another layer to what's already a complicated series about race and crime.

American Carnage continues a compelling and uncomfortable story, one of the best crime series on stands today.

This is a fantastic and nuanced series, one that combines gritty criminal drama with a hard look at the worst parts of society.

The Bryan Hill and Leandro Hernandez series has done a fantastic job of tackling modern racism in the United States, reminding readers of the uncomfortable reality that white supremacists aren't just one-dimensional monsters.

American Carnage was a fantastic and poignant read, even if the ending will leave readers feeling down.

On its own, the comic is an enjoyable pulpy read, but this new miniseries is a bit of a stepdown from the heralded original Gotham by Gaslight and its equally enjoyable sequel.

I'll admit that this is a fascinating issue, one that touches on some of the eldritch and pulp leanings of the "Gotham by Gaslight" world, but also suggests that things are more complex than meets the eye.

Perhaps the best compliment that I can give is that this comic doesn't feel like a Batman comic but rather a classic pulp story that still has plenty of mystery left to unravel.

This comic has my attention, although I think it's success will be how well the monstrous mysteries in the jungle deviate from traditional war stories.

Beyond the Pale #2 continues to mix the grit and vileness of the Vietnam War with the strange monsters lurking in the jungles.

The twists in this issue of Beyond the Pale is much more barbarous than anything I would have expected, and really sells the idea of setting a horror comic in the middle of the Vietnam War.

I appreciate that Tamaki is willing to tackle sticky issues in her superhero comics, although I think the fundamental nature of superhero comics (or at least DC's current status quo) prevents any real lasting change, which feels pretty depressing.

This is definitely the most interesting Detective Comics has been since the Morrison era and I'm looking forward to the comic's continuation.

Both stories are a great catharsis for fans mourning Alfred's loss, which has only been tangentially dealt with in Batman's main series.

This is a fun opening issue and can be enjoyed by readers of Zub's past D&D series or newcomers to the longrunning story. I'm curious to see where this particular adventure goes as it doesn't have any obvious parallel to a previous D&D campaign adventure.

This continues to be a fun adventure, even when large parts of the comic seem to be moving characters from one threat to the next.

Overall, this is another great chapter of a fun D&D romp.

I appreciate that this series is willing to show the danger of D&D " between the events of last miniseries and this one, things keep getting more and more harrowing for our heroes.

A fun conclusion to a fun D&D adventure.

Writer Zoe Quinn and writer Bayleigh Underwood do a fantastic job of brining Mordenheim to life in a tale that reminds me a bit of the classic Ravenloft novels that contributed to the popularity of the horror-themed campaign setting.

This is a fun horror comic, framed with a new take on Ravenloft that hearkens back to the terrifying morality tales found in old EC comics.

All in all, this is a great little horror comic, one that fleshes out Viktra Mordenheim in the same way the Ravenloft novels did in the 1990s.

This remains a captivating story, one that uses the Ravenloft lore as a foundation but seems willing to explore new ground at the same time.

This was a good D&D series, one that tried something different with the franchise then the usual fantasy fare.

Vox Machina Origins II is one of the best comics adaptations I've read in a while. It oozes fun and personality, and serves as an excellent starting point for fans interested in what Critical Role has to offer. It's also a great fantasy series that can be enjoyed by anyone who loves traditional adventures in high fantasy.

Jody Houser, of course, understands these characters very well, while Noah Hayes' art is absolutely fantastic and really brings the characters (and also many of the subtle facial expressions) to life.

Another solid comic that only requires the scantest of information about Critical Role to enjoy. This remains one of the best fantasy comics on stands today.

I do feel like this comic sometimes gets caught up in the shenanigans a bit too much the comic hardly references why Vox Machina was split up or their goals, instead pushing them to the next plot point. It's still a fun comic, though.

This is another wonderful issue"a must read for Critters everywhere.

This is still a fun issue, but it's one of the weaker chapters we've had in the Vox Machina saga.

This issue shows the rest of Vox Machina fighting their way out of the Underdark (after dealing with a nasty monstrous bug. It's the typical Vox Machina violence shenanigans, although the second half of the comic when the team is reunited is when things really start to shine.

This issue reminded me a lot of the early episodes of Critical Role, in the best possible way, and I think fans will continue to love this series.

Although there's a bit of dissonance between this issue and the previous two (which focused on an underground fight club), most Critical Role fans should be pleased to see Vox Machina return to more traditional heroics.

My only issue with Vox Machina: Origins is that I feel the miniseries meandered a bit while setting up this chapter's particular mystery. Part of that is the nature of the actual Vox Machina campaign, but I still feel that parts of the Vox Machina campaign can be condensed a bit to get to the meatier parts of the story.

Olivia Samson's artwork remains phenomenal"she's had a fantastic 2019 and I hope we get to see her shine even more next year.

This was a fun issue that highlights how not every problem needs to be solved with ample violence and also nicely sets up a change in locale.

I'll admit that the actual introduction of Percy and his reasons for joining are a bit weak, but I don't think that's as much of a comic issue as it is just the typical problem with introducing new D&D characters in a campaign.

There's still tons of great character moments and most importantly the feeling that Vox Machina's adventures are just getting started.

Honestly, this is a very deflating ending for the latest Critical Role comics series.

For the time being, we'll call Fables #151 a happy return to a story with a rather definitive ending. Fables are immortal after all, so we shouldn't be too surprised that the story goes on after "ever after." Whether that story is any good remains to be seen, but this new Fables arc at least shows some promise.

It's still a good read, but the slow build suggests a longer arc is coming.

For the most part, Fables hasn't lost any of its quality, although it's still unclear how all these dangling plots are meant to collide even a quarter of the way through the new revival.

Fables #154 continues to be consistent with its slow and steady pace, focusing on each itinerant character as they continue their quest through the Black Forest.

This has been a fun return to Fabletown (or at least, the remnants of Fabletown) but it seems like every issue I can't help but wonder... what's the point? For a comic book about stories, this comic seems to be lacking a coherent one.

It's certainly brings to an end the rather slow pace of the past few issues and should make the remainder of the series a lot more exciting.

The comic continues to move at its leisurely place, although it's fun to see these characters grow from their experiences in the wood.

One of the strengths of Fables has always been its quick escalations after a relatively leisurely pace and this arc continues that trend in fantastic fashion.

Fables #159 is the best issue of the series' revival, in part because it comes closest to capture the form of the original series.

This was the epitome of Fables "going big" with the too long build-up being worth the very epic feel and danger of all the fights.

Fables #161 and its predecessor are reminiscent of Fables' peak, when the series was both unpredictable and poignant.

While I enjoyed the previous end to Fables, this was a fun return that was a bit breezy at times but still felt like the classic series at its most fun.

I love the slow burn of Action Comics, and the Bendis run has felt like one continuous storyline so far, with this comic marking the beginning of Act II. It makes the coming threats feel much more important, and I love idea of Superman getting involved in spywork in a way that we haven't seen in years.

I'm strangely excited by this comic, although there remains a lot of questions about this particular mystery.

It's always fun to dip into DC's weird Judeo-Christian centric cosmology, with Martian Manhunter feverishly explaining that hell exists within the psychic consciousness of mankind, and honestly the comic gave me a fun retro vibe of those edgy occult-driven comics that weren't quite so fringe to be placed in Vertigo but clearly had those vibes.

This is a fun comic and Llovet's explanation about how the comic would have continued makes for an interesting "what if."

This is a fun comic, even if you're not familiar with the franchise, and really provides a strong showcase for Arkham Horror.

I loved Ron Garney and Matt Milla's liberal use of Kirby dots, which gave the fights an extra-normal quality you don't usually see in an X-Men book.

Astro City: That Was Then... Special is a clear indicator that Busiek and Anderson haven't lost a step since the last trip into their brightly colored world of superheroes.

The creative team of Mark Waid, Jim Zub, Al Ewing, and Pepe Larraz should be commended for creating a storyline that has all the trappings of an old-school Avengers storyline but with a modern day lineup and tone.

I expect that Battlestar Galactica fans will enjoy this series, along with readers looking for some light sci-fi action.

All in all, this is a sad and melancholy comic, which are the kind of comics that Jeff Lemire is best at writing.

Tomasso and Lemire are like peanut butter and chocolate, a great pairing that should have always been together in the first place.

Border Town remains a poignant and timely comic, one that serves as both vicious mockery and a hard look at the issues surrounding the U.S. immigration issue.

The Captain America & The Winter Soldier Special fills in a lot of gaps in the previous Captain America arc, providing much more interesting stakes for the coming arc.

Claire and the Dragons #1 is a foreboding opening chapter for a strange (but good) fantasy series.

The comic succeeds largely by understanding the relative strengths of the video game but not recreating it beat for beat, which ultimately provides fans something they can enjoy even as the comic stands on its own two feet.

At times, I felt the comic could have moved a bit slower as the cast keeps growing, but ultimately the comic is still enjoyable even if you aren't a fan of the game franchise.

This is a fun issue and sets up an interesting new status quo for Ghost Rider, which hopefully lasts past "Damnation".

This is a comically ultra-violent comic, but one that also uses extra-normal circumstances to examine the toxic effects we can have on our lives.

This is a fun introduction to the famous City of Doors and captures the weird energy of the original Planescape campaign setting through the eyes of an amnesiac adventurer who literally knows nothing about himself besides his name.

In this issue, readers discover that Finder, the supposedly dead protagonist from last issue, has returned in a surprising fashion. It's a fun twist on an aspect from this summer's Planescape adventure and it adds some interesting intrigue here.

One of Jim Zub's strengths working on these D&D comics is his ability to draw out the uniqueness of each setting he visits.

Another fun issue and I'm interested to see what happens next.

All in all, this was a fun series that helped showcase a fun D&D campaign setting and tell a story that I think Jim Zub has wanted to tell for years, given that it ties into a comic from nearly five years ago.

If you want to try a different kind of shared universe, Energon Universe 2024 Special certainly delivers a strong case for its featured comics. I'm curious as to how Skybound will approach this world in the long term, but this one-shot is all about intrigue and possibility, which is perhaps the strongest sales pitch you can make for a still nascent shared universe.

If you enjoy weird horror, this is definitely the comic for you.

If you like weird and creepy, Imaginary Fiends is the comic for you.

The big reveal this issue was great, one of the better twists I've seen in a comic in months. It was a great way to end a fun opening arc, and I hope that we see more Imaginary Fiends in the coming months.

This is a solid comic that plays no part in the larger "Infinity Wars" event, but is still a fun read for fans of the Spider-Man or Moon Knight characters.

While this might not be flashiest ending for the mostly fantastic Injustice 2 series, it's the right one; one that captures both the true relationship between Batman and Superman and its perversion here.

This is a strong opening issue, and should hook readers in for at least a few more issues.

This is still a great read, and I'm genuinely looking forward to the next installment of this spy tale.

It's stuff like this comic that makes me interested in Magic lore, despite my hesitance to fall into another hobby.

If you like Midst, you'll love this comic; and if you haven't given Midst a try, you may want to after reading this.

I'm not as high on the King/Gerads Mister Miracle series as other reviewers, but this still was a very enjoyable read.

While still a solid issue, Mister Miracle #8 is a step back from last month's more complete chapter.

Tom King and Mitch Gerads draw on their creative strengths to pull off what's probably the best issue of the Mister Miracle maxi-series.

Mister Miracle #10 grapples with the impossible question posed to Scott and Barda at the end of last issue: would they sacrifice their baby to stop the war with Apokolips? Mister Miracle has dealt with these sorts of terrible and impossible choices with a deft sense of gallows humor, but honestly a lot of the "humor" just falls flat this issue.

But while Mister Miracle #11 was another strong issue of a consistently strong miniseries, I feel that everyone will be waiting with bated breath for next month's finale to see whether King and Gerads stick the landing, or if this issue's big twist falls flat.

The finale of Mister Miracle provides plenty of resolution to readers but few answers.

It was a fun team-up that followed most of the standard beats, but managed to not feel tired at the same time.

Mystik U #3 is a great finale to a fun and unique DC series, or at least its first chapter.

This was a fun one-shot and a nice window into Marvel's not terribly distant past.

Rolled & Told is definitely intended for readers knowledgeable about D&D, but there's enough there to intrigue newcomers to RPGs as well, especially if you're into classic fantasy.

The origin story lacks most of that (it mostly shows her growing up in the woods with her golf pro/tennis pro parents and younger brother) but still has some funny moments. This is a cute character with a unique voice and wonderfully drawn by Ron Randall.

Luckily, the comic is pretty fun to read, even if you don't know anything about the game.

Sea of Thieves #2 offers just about everything you'd expect out of a pirate comic. Naval battles, backstabbing, and even a tease of the supernatural - Sea of Thieves has it all.

The events of this issue add a new wrinkle to the series, especially if the deadly cliffhanger sticks.

This has the potential to be Moore and Reppion's best Holmes story yet.

I liked this issue a lot, as it showed how a "normal" person could survive during the events of G-Day and show Lilly as a person caught between two worlds.

If you like the darker side of Spider-Man, you'll enjoy this new limited anthology series.

I thought this was a fun comic that captures the spirit of friendship found in the show and should be a good read for anyone who misses the Stranger Things characters during their extended hiatus.

A great comic, one that syncs up perfectly with both Stranger Things and the D&D experience.

It's a surprisingly deep comic, one that clearly comes from a place of love for D&D.

I appreciated how the comic showed the Stranger Things gang in a relatively drama-free moment, being kids and using D&D to grow and understand one another.

This was a surprisingly good mini-series, one that used Stranger Things (the franchise that helped spark D&D's resurgence) to demonstrate the beneficial values that playing any sort of tabletop RPG can have for a group of friends (or strangers).

Overall, this is a fun comic that delivers a touching moment for readers.

This is solid dark fantasy and a strong world-building issue from guest creators Dan Watters and Steve Beach.

The Last God: Tales From the Book of Ages is a surprisingly dense sourcebook with tons of resources to build a D&D campaign set in the world of Cain Anuun.

While epic fantasy sometimes struggles in the comic format, this type of story is perfect for comics. It helps that Sam Beck's art is absolutely breathtaking"it's warm and expressive but not cartoonish at all.

The Prisoner is just the sort of property that Peter Milligan was born to write, and I can't wait to see what happens next.

All around, this is probably the best issue of The Terrifics to date.

The end of the issue is a bit annoying, but it's always possible that it's some sort of misdirect that sets up a different path next issue.

This is a solid first issue with great art that deftly bounces between two worlds. Del Rio is an instantly intriguing character that clearly has more to him lurking under the surface, and I can't wait to see how this series plays out.

This is a perfectly fine comic"it's filled with irony and broodiness, and the big "real world" twist was very unexpected.

This month's Undone by Blood is a brutal comic. There are no heroes here - just characters in bad situations trying to survive however they can.

Undone by Blood is a great comic, one with nuance, themes of guilt and betrayal, and a story where there are no winners, just losers and even greater losers.

You don't need to know anything about Warhammer to enjoy Deathwatch, as long as you like watching dudes in mech suits shoot up evil-looking aliens.

Snyder and Capullo are a creative team capable of delivering a home run, but they have also delivered some self-indulgent "all sizzle, no steak" stories. It's a bit early to tell which way this comic will go.

My main criticism of We Have Demons is that the comic feels a bit juvenile at times - there's a bit about how cursing is the language of demons, but (and I say this as someone who curses like a sailor) there's an almost eye-rolling amount of cursing in this issue. Outside of that minor complaint, this is a fun comic that doesn't take itself too seriously

There's definitely potential for this comic to grow and be more than a mostly mindless action tale, but it's still a good read in its current state.

There are bits where the comic drags a bit, but I thought that this was both a great look at reconciling the problematic nature of history with what we were previously taught and also a great introduction to a version of Themyscira that appears to be continuing in 2022.

X-Force has a distinct tone, both in terms of plot and art style, and that makes it much better than most of the other X-Men books on the shelves today.

Let's face it, Year of the Villain #1 is partially a marketing guide for future comics, and it does its job very well.

This comic seems to be flying under most people's radars, but people should give it a read before the current arc comes to its conclusion.

I think the lesson here is to just let Dan Abnett do his sci-fi thing and not worry about having every book tie into your company's crossover event.

Dan Abnett and Will Conrad give this issue an appropriately epic feel, but I really hope that the last page is somehow a misdirect. Otherwise, this issue is going to leave a bunch of fans really upset.

This issue works (mostly for reasons which spoil the big twist of the issue) and I'm excited to see how long the new status quo lasts. More Dex-Starr is always a good thing in my book.

Not a lot happens this issue due to the story moving pieces in place, but it still remains a ton of fun and I'm always appreciative of more Dex-Starr goodness.

Those who loved the DnA run of Guardians of the Galaxy needs to pick up this comic"it has quickly turned into one of DC's best books.

This series really is the spiritual successor to Abnett's work on Guardians of the Galaxy, and I hope that people give this new misfit team a shot.

Dan Abnett continues to dust off D-list cosmic characters in his action-packed revamp of Justice League Odyssey.

Justice League Odyssey remains one of the best superhero books available today.

This is still a great comic series and it'll be interesting to see where it goes next.

It's a solid issue, although I'm curious to see if Cruz will continue to hop through the timestream or if she finally catches a break.

This has quietly turned into one of DC's finest jewels and I hope that it lives on past its current arc.

This remains the strongest of DC's team titles, a misfit team of Justice Leaguers pit against Darkseid at his strongest.

This was certainly the best Justice League book of the last year and I will miss it.

While Naomi has made a handful of high profile appearances in other DC comics, her solo title requires little pre-reading to jump into. You can enjoy her first arc or start with this issue. You'll be getting the same quality of comic either way, with a solid blend of superheroics and family angst that make for a very compelling DC Comics story.

Naomi feels very much like a Brian Michael Bendis comic, for all of its strengths and weaknesses. That's probably unfair to co-writer David Walker, who is a fantastic writer, but the comic has all of Bendis' typical scripting hallmarks.

In some ways, I am enjoying Naomi: Season Two a bit more than Season One. There's a much more tangible mystery for Naomi to solve, with Dee disappearing and having a much darker past than she anticipated.

Naomi is a well-written comic that seems to be centered around a very frustrating concept.

This was a great issue of Naomi, one which shows character growth and provides some answers instead of stringing the reader along.

Naomi feels like a special comic, although it's sadly still too soon to say for certain. The book is excellently written and illustrated, and even the pacing is very consistent, albeit frustratingly slow at times.

This is a fantastic must-read series.

The story continues to move at a snail's pace, but at least we are given some answers this issue, even though they don't have much context. I'm enjoying this series, although I feel it needs to move a little quicker soon.

Naomi's origin is finally revealed, and it's an interesting one with unclear implications on the greater DC Universe.

A rare miss in an otherwise strong series.

Naomi: Season Two ends with another epic fight that struggles to maintain a cohesive narrative.

Naomi #6 is a bright and colorful finale to its opening arc that gives the title character a firm purpose in her world.

It was pretty obvious that Briar was being set for a fall given her pontificating throughout the episode, although I think that it played into the subversive nature of the comic so far.

The misery seems set to continue next issue, although something has to give unless the comic wants to continue to heap more misery on these characters.

It'll be interesting to see whether the comic continues to torment Briar, and what the increasingly brutal consequences when she inevitably reaches a breaking point.

While I feel like the actual escape relied a bit too much on luck and not enough on character or quality, I feel like the series might have had a soft reset... or at least found more solid footing to move forward with.

Like other Bendis stories, this issue feels a bit decompressed, but it's still the best Superman we've read in years.

This is definitely the weaker of Bendis's two Superman series, and I don't like that the book is quickly returning to its generic opening villain.

There's a two-page spread in Superman #11 which shows one of the coolest Superman scenes I've seen in years.

While this book remains the weaker of the two Bendis' Superman books due to some weird pacing issues, but it's still fun to read and is building an intriguing mystery about the destruction of Krypton, a mystery no one thought they'd want to read about.

Superman is providing some answers, but the decompressed nature of this storyline is a continued sore spot that hopefully gets resolved with next issue's finale.

My main concern is that the ramifications of this arc will overshadow the mystery that mainly drove it"I want to see some resolution to this Rogol Zaar arc since Bendis has pushed it for almost a year"but I love that the ramifications of this arc to both the Superman line and the wider DC Universe.

It took way too long for this arc to end, but it brought in a ton of really interesting ideas that could set the tone for the next few years of a lot of DC books.

Superman #16 is a nice standalone issue that serves to reinforce one of the more important DC relationships of the last few years"the friendship between Jon Kent and Damian Wayne.

Because of DC's marketing, this comic mostly feels like its spinning its wheels and stalling for next issue's big "reveal."

As evidenced by the last two pages, there will be some big ramifications for Superman moving forward, but I think Bendis and Ivan Reis did a fantastic job bringing this milestone to life.

It's interesting to compare this issue to Superman's last "outing" as Clark Kent, an event that eventually led to Superman changing his name, shaving his head, and becoming a firefighter. I don't know whether this is the influence of Brian Bendis on the story or just editorial reacting to that (quickly discarded) last change, but this issue shows Superman and his allies handling things with a much softer touch, one that feels much more "Superman" than before.

This might be the best issue of Brian Bendis's Superman yet.

Superman #21 is what every superhero comic needs to be. It lingers on the big moments when it needs to, it doesn't rush through conversations or scenes, and it doesn't fall prey to padding an issue for the trade.

Some fans may not like how swiftly a few of the looming subplots are seemingly dealt with (another Bendis hallmark), but honestly, there's very little to hate about this very good superhero comic.

This is a must-read issue of Superman that explains everything that's gone on through the character's head over the last couple of years.

With Bendis's run on Superman starting to wind down, I think issues like this one are what I'll miss the most.

This is an interesting issue, although it serves mostly to set up a new arc than deliver any stunning revelations on its own.

This is another fun, but not exactly groundbreaking issue of Superman that continues a string of solid issues.

A solid issue, although I feel like leaving the readers in the dark as to Superman's "crime" against the alien is a bit unnecessary and is dragging a bit too much.

Superman #28 serves as a finale for Brian Bendis' multi-year run on the Man of Steel's core series, bringing home his, Ivan Reis, and others' additions to the Superman mythos while reminding readers of the character's many timeless qualities.

All in all, a solid start to a new age of Superman.

Superman #30 sends Superman and his son back into space, this time to re-visit a world from one of Superman's past adventures. It's an intriguing space mystery, one that uses the language barrier between Superman and his old allies to great effect.

The book shines when it spotlights Jon struggling to live up to his father's image and keeps the main plotline from being a mostly standard sci-fi plot.

It's a solid Superman story, albeit one that plays it pretty safe.

This feels like a good old-school sci-fi story, which really captures the potential vibe of Image's foray into licensed comics.

This is a decent sci-fi story, but an odd way to start Image's new Energon Universe.

This is vintage Kirkman at work, and it feels like every issue is building intrigue.

This is a good sci-fi comic, one that just happens to share a space with some well-known robots in disguise.

It would be very easy to make this comic about the big licensed properties that it's tied to, but Kirkman is focusing on character first and that's why it's a winner.

While this was a great fight-filled issue, I do feel like it would have been helpful to explain what makes Proximus so dangerous (besides the fact that he appears to be a cyborg or a robotmaybe?) ahead of time.

This was a fun chapter in what's been a slow burn, universe building storyline.

A pretty cool twist and some excellent world-building this issue.

Void Rivals sees Darak and Solila finally come to an understanding of sorts, as the void rivals (see what I did there?) show their respective skills and mutual respect as they battle their way to safety.

All Against All is an interesting new sci-fi series set in Earth's distant future.

The comic feels very raw and primal despite its sci-fi theme, helped along by the unique art of Caspar Wijngaard. It makes for an interesting contrast, one that hasn't fully succeeded through two issues but still has plenty of promise.

I'm continuing to enjoy this comic, and this is probably its strongest issue yet.

It's still too early to see how Echolands' story will play out, but this is definitely a comic you should try based on artwork alone.

This is a truly innovative comic and I'm impressed that the landscape format has not been a detriment to the series at all.

I'm content with just letting the creative team of JH Williams and Haden Blackman do their thing and enjoy this very trippy, very experimental series purely on the value on its art.

I feel there needs to be a little payoff soon in regards to the mythology of the series in relation to the meta-aspects of it all, but this is still a very fun read.

I appreciate the willingness to experiment, even if each attempt isn't a total success.

Echolands is still a joy to look at, but something felt a bit less satisfying here.

. The opening issue provides enough of a hook to get readers invested, but I feel like the second issue will have to give readers a reason to keep buying the comic beyond its admittedly cool concept.

This is quickly turning into a must-read comics series.

While I enjoyed the mostly standalone nature of the comic, I felt like this issue mostly spun its tires in terms of the overall series - we get a few brief glimpses of some new mysteries, but there's still plenty to learn about the comic's actual leads instead of spending a full issue following a character who (at least at first glance) doesn't have a larger role to play.

This is a great return to the Milestone Universe and I hope that every Milestone comic receives the same care and fantastic storytelling as Static: Season One.

An unspecified amount of time has passed from the events of Static: Season One, and our titular hero has a new costume, a better control over his abilities, and more of a purpose in his home town of Dakota. The refresh results in a more confident superhero comic, one that seems to be more sure of itself and better paced than its predecessor.

This is still a great comic, but not necessarily one that's breaking new ground.

Nikolas Draper-Ivey's art is a bit more uneven in the second issue. There are parts where it looks great, and there are pages where it almost looks unfinished. Still, I think it works due to a more consistent layout that conveys the story a bit better than in the first miniseries.

While the comic meanders a bit with subplots at times, I think this comic feels both authentic and new, and it's been a fun superhero series so far.

This comic isn't as exciting and dynamic as the previous two issues, but I do feel like it keeps its focus better than issues in the first Static miniseries.

This issue is probably the most uneven of the series so far.

Static: Shadows of Dakota suffers from what appears to be increasingly rushed art.

A very solid issue and one that sets up a big finale next issue.

Static: Season One #5 continues its mix of cool visuals, very out-of-place speeches, and cliffhangers that don't seem to land right.

A solid superhero comic.

A big step up from the previous Static series and a good sign for the future of Milestone.

I like how Will's irrationality is driven by his grief over Bob's death and that the comic aims to add mystery and intrigue without relying on the Upside Down or other paranormal weirdness.

I enjoy what this comic is trying to do, but I don't think that it needed to be a four issue miniseries.

This wasn't a consequential comic, but it does fill in the gaps between Stranger Things seasons and really keeps in the spirit of the hit Netflix show.

A Darkened Wish is a must read for any fans of "classic" fantasy, even if you've never picked up a die to play D&D.

At times, the pacing of the book is uneven - there's a dragon attack that's a bit muddled and comes a bit out of nowhere. However, those flaws shouldn't deter anyone from reading the comic, which remains a very fun read.

The characterization in this series is top-notch, although the big "twist" of the issue requires some knowledge of D&D lore...or at least the current adventure.

All in all, I like how this comic feels like a very authentic D&D experience, with a heavy focus on camaraderie.

I think this was a lovely but flawed comic, one that was very ambitious but struggled as the miniseries progressed. I like that it presented how D&D, though, and I hope that IDW tries more of these types of miniseries in the future.

This is a solid first issue, and hopefully the Unstoppable Wasp series gets a long and happy second life.

The Unstoppable Wasp is one of the most adorable comics on stands right now. It's an unapologetically happy comic that revels in its bounciness.

The first two issues mostly presented Nadia as a chipper and perky teen living a very fulfilling life. With all of that damaged in an instant, it will be interesting to see how the eternally positive Nadia reacts in the next issue.

While it's strange to see a Nadia that's not bright and chipper, this dark shadow gives her some real depth and reminds readers that she's more than just a perennially bouncy teen.

Unstoppable Wasp takes a very interesting approach to bipolar disorder, a mental disorder often stigmatized and misrepresented in media.

It's like the comic wanted to touch on a serious, life-changing topic before going back to its upbeat tone, and it feels a bit jarring as a result.

Unstoppable Wasp #7 is a sweet issue that re-establishes Nadia, her friends, and her extended family.

It feels like this book has so much story left to tell and I don't know if it can balance showcasing its amazing characters and wrap up everything in a satisfying way.

Pacing issues aside, this is still a fun series and worth reading until the bitter end.

Unstoppable Wasp #10 closes the latest chapter of Nadia Van Dyne and her adopted family in a typical upbeat fashion.

Jon Davis-Hunt's artwork is a delight; it's very clean and helps keep an issue filled mostly with talking heads engaging to look at.

This continues to be a great comic, even for those who aren't familiar with the Wildstorm universe.

The Wild Storm is almost two-thirds of the way through its 24-issue run, and it still feels like Warren Ellis is playing three-dimensional chess with its readers.

The series is now officially two-thirds of the way done, and while the plotlines are starting to merge, I almost feel like we're not any closer to figuring out what's going on then a few months ago.

This issue felt like a big deep breath before the final act of Wild Storm gets under way.

Ultimately, the opening issue does enough to intrigue that most readers will want to pick up the next issue.

While some of the worldbuilding remains disjointed, we do get a little more explanation of what's going on. I'll also note that Michael Dialynas's coloring and lettering are delights makes this comic a fun read.

This has become a very solid comic over just a few months and I can't wait to see how it progresses.

This is a good comic, but I feel that with some stronger storytelling it would be a great one.

Great artwork, a fun story, and a timely message makes this a fun comic for kids.

As always, the highlight of the comic is Christian Ward's art, who brings a very vibrant take to a horror genre usually defined by grays and greens.

I enjoyed Christian Ward's take on a cosmic horror-tinted Batman, although I felt that the series struggled at times with explaining how the Gotham Below fit within the general themes of cosmic horror.

The Last God is a strong first chapter with gorgeous art that feels very different from other fantasy comics out there. If you're a fan of classic sword and sorcery fantasy, pick up The Last God today.

The Last God continues to be an interesting fantasy story that suffers from some muddy coloring issues.

The Last God failed at this, so we're left watching a bunch of contemptuous and disdainful characters try to save a wretched world.

The Last God becomes a lot more readable thanks to a new coloring style.

All in all, this is a great chapter, one that's both weird and horrifying and completely unlike any other fantasy tale in recent history.

The Last God is a tale of the past and the present, and the choices that connects them. The comic wonders aloud whether a society built upon a flawed premise can survive in the face of adversity, or if it's better to burn it all down and start again.

This is the first issue of The Last God that really falls into the traditional tropes of fantasy, and the book is much poorer for it.

The last couple of issues have been a bit too predictable to my liking, even though The Last God continues to forge its own path away from typical fantasy tropes.

I enjoyed that the comic finally shifted from the sins of the past to the more intense threats of the present. Facing corrupted giants and worse threats is much more exciting than a litany of flashback scenes pounding in the same theme over and over again.

The Last God #10 puts together a lot of the scattered pieces between the past and present, explaining how the titular god Mol Uhltep returned to power after its alleged defeat 30 years ago, and how the god's original defeat was tied to the disappearance of the final member of the original champion's power.

The Last God rushes towards its ending, and not necessarily in a good way.

The Last God ends in a suitably epic fashion, with plenty of death, danger, and shock to go around.

By the Horns presents an intriguing fantasy world, a solid story hook, great character designs, and a few big questions that should keep readers invested for a short time.

This is a fun fantasy comic, but nothing too complex or groundbreaking. Hopefully, it continues to grow beyond standard fantasy tropes and into a unique storyline.

If you're a fan of fantasy tales and don't mind some mild gore, you'll enjoy this comic a lot.

This is a fun issue with some uneven pacing, but I'm continuing to enjoy each issue.

Still, the worldbuilding in this comic and its take on fantasy tropes are both great, and By The Horns continues to be a fun read every month.

While the actual inciting incident that leads directly into By The Horns' main storyline is a bit of a letdown, I think it's more than made up for by some great art and an interesting one-off gimmick.

There's not much to add about this issue that hasn't already been written in previous reviews - By The Horns is a fun and furious fantasy story that usually moves at a frantic pace at the cost of proper worldbuilding.

Barbaric: Axe to Grind continues the grim and gritty fantasy-themed adventure by Michael Moreci and Nathan Gooden.

This comic could probably use a little bit more breathing room to really tell a story, but it's at least been pretty an entertaining and interesting ride so far.

Axe to Grind ends with an appropriately bloody finale, with a blood feud turned into a cosmic power struggle.

The story is very grim and serious and not very new reader friendly, but it should keep Batman Beyond fans entertained.

Honestly, this is probably the most interesting way DC has used the Batman Beyond franchise in quite some time.

Terry continues to rebuild as Gotham quickly shifts and changes around him.

This was a great issue and opens up a new Batman story a low-tech Batman operating in a high-tech world.

This was a great issue of Batman Beyond, with Terry finally starting to pull himself out of the pit that Gotham has both figuratively and literally thrown him in over the past few issues.

Batman Beyond ends with a resounding victory and the establishment of a new status quo.

This is a fun opening chapter to what should be a solid superhero series.

This comic contains classic Blue & Gold shenanigans and is still a very fun read.

The constant crowd chatter and social media comments scattered throughout the panels tend to be distracting. I get that it's tied to the gimmick of the comic and the distracting peanut gallery is supposed to be the point, but it doesn't really add much to anything and is starting to wear out its welcome.

This comic definitely feels like a throwback to a previous era of DC comics, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.

Honestly, Blue and Gold #5 felt very underwhelming, but it at least seems to be moving past its initial concept.

Great issue and a great end to the maxiseries' first arc.

Another fun issue.

Overall, I enjoyed Blue & Gold. It had a throwback vibe to it. While the art was somewhat inconsistent at times, Ryan Sook wraps up the series on a strong note and gives us a happy memory to end Booster Gold and Blue Beetle's latest misadventure on.

Charles Soule finds a way to balance city politics with superheroics as Murdock struggles with finding the best course of action to protect his city.

The issue ends on a bit of a weird reveal, but I'm mostly enjoying how Charles Soule and Mike Henderson are finding new ways to test the Man Without Fear.

Writer Charles Soule is walking a very thin line right now between crazy awesome and absurdly stupid.

Charles Soule and Mike Henderson has taken readers on a crazy ride, one filled with demons, warrior priests with jetpacks and plenty of strange twists and turns. On one level, I don't know if all of the zaniness is the best fit for a grounded hero like Daredevil, but honestly it was fun to see what insane stuff would happen this issue.

It really feels like a soft reset for the series, a reminder that Daredevil functions best when fighting mobsters and dealing with street level problems.

Sure, the issue's only truly tense moment is when a dog gets held hostage at gunpoint, but Soule keeps the humor level somewhere between bemusing and pure slapstick, and it really works.