Exciting and fast-paced to the point of anxiety inducing, "Aliens: Resistance" #1 kicks off the miniseries in perfect fashion.

"Amber Blake" kicks off a new series that focuses on a strong woman and young adults in a world that needs them more than ever. Solid art and a decent script that is interesting, if not a bit rushed make for a fun read.

provoking read that sets up a decent amount of future story threads paired with wonderfully delightful art.

A very good start to the new arc introduces political and emotional weight to a book that is still loads of fun, even with those heavier elements included.

Brian Azzarello's writing gets dark and uncomfortable just for the sake of it, but Lee Bermejo's incredible art continues to stun and carry this collaboration.

'Kings of Fear' #1 is a love letter to the "Batman" comics of the 1990s that is a welcome tangent from the current continuity.

Final Verdict: 7.0 – A good start to this horror-fantasy with heart, if not a little too reminiscent of other stories.

Serving as a bridging issue, "Black Hammer: Age of Doom" #9 is an extremely satisfying push forward in story that gives readers a peek into what could be on the horizon for Black Hammer and co.

Continuing its strong premiere, the gorgeous "Blackbird" #2 plays a narrative tug-of-war with itself with how much the reader should know.

A bleak sci-fi tale that takes familiar themes and brings them together to create something truly original. All signs point to an excellent game changer on the horizon.

"Cosmic Ghost Rider" #3 is a fantastic turning point for the mini-series and a wonderfully exciting and hilarious story to boot.

A funny and wild time that throws readers through major moments in Marvel History, specifically events surrounding the Fantastic Four.

"Criminal" is a nearly flawless return to the series with writing and art so perfectly executed you'll be amazed that it didn't just blink into existence.

A very good sci-fi mystery that teases the fantastical side of "Dredd" just as the series is wrapping up.

A beautiful and smart cyberpunk action-adventure that integrates excellent science fiction with a perfect dose of futurist horror.

A quite exciting, if not a little half-baked, start to the "Giant-Man" miniseries that brings some welcome humor to the ever-expanding War of the Realms.

The near perfect "Gideon Falls" keeps the dread palpable and reveals some answers as this series continues to confuse, thrill, and unnerve straight through its tenth issue.

A somewhat faithful script is rushed, greatly shortened, unfortunately losing a lot of the story's original power, but gorgeously designed artwork honors the world that H.G. Wells created 123 years ago.

70s era detective story that will keep readers sufficiently creeped out and invested in what's to come.

An excellent addition to "The Immortal Hulk" with a story motif that can change the medium when used so well.

A weak final issue with a few decent moments that is ultimately a letdown.

A decent start of a threequel to the Jim Henson classic that has some necessary pre-requisite reading.

Rich mythology and incredibly beautiful artwork continue to make "Lightstep" a delight in the world of sci-fi and comics.

An exceptionally balanced issue that continues to do justice for both the feminist and family messages at its core and the horror tale it continues to weave.

A perfectly creepy blend of old world horrors and magic. Bunn, Hurtt, and Crook deliver on a beautifully sinister premiere that is akin to Lovecraft, Blackwood, and Mignola.

A fun send up of Ferris Bueller mixed with classic Spidey antics, and nicely polished and modern artwork make "Miles Morales: Spider-Man" #4 a delightful read for fans of any age looking to take a break with a comic book.

A solid new story in the "Predator" franchise that has all the severed heads, exploding entrails, and ripped-out spines fans crave.

"Punk's Not Dead: London Calling" #1 keeps the punk in all of us alive with this excellent genre-bending series.

wrenching tale of pain and hopelessness covered in a snowdrift of spookiness.

"Samurai Jack: Lost Worlds" #1 is both an excellent continuation of the established canon, as well as a great jumping on point for new fans.

A beautiful and wild cosmic adventure that perfectly balances the opposite traits of the two lead characters.

Fun and witty, this premiere issue could have done more with the premise it set up, but is still a humorous adventure.

A thwipping good time, with a fan-favorite villain, but it doesn't really have a greater purpose in the grand scheme of things.

Blatant fan service aside, "Star Trek: The Q Conflict" is an entertaining and thoughtfully crafted comic with writing fans will absolutely appreciate.

One of the best "Star Trek" comics to come out, expanding on a much-wanted point in time that looks as good or better than any of the original series episodes. This is a faithful continuation that fans have been waiting for.

Final Verdict: 6.0, Come for the Luke/Palpatine connection, leave wondering if there's a real point to any of it.

A dark and brutal expansion on the mystery that is Captain Phasma. Rightfully shines the light on her villainous ways, both her outward and shadowy actions she keeps hidden.

Final Verdict: 8.5, A "Star Wars" adventure that is attempting to flip the script on who we are rooting for. Well crafted writing and artwork make from a solid foundation in this war story.

A well told story that finally gives fans a proper expansion of the Hawkins, Indiana based sci-fi adventure.

requisite reading.

A fun and true to form Spider-Man vs Mysterio story that sets up things to come. Exhilarating action and brooding darkness swirl around like a symbiotic alien looking for a host. "Symbiote Spider-Man" #1 reads fast and looks great.

A decent kickoff to the mini series that seems a little unsure of what it is trying to achieve.

A great horror/sci-fi tale mixed with the hard-nosed action that has been sorely missing from this property.

A sci-fi tale of people frozen in time that holds a lot of promise for future issues. Solid artwork and confident writing keep this book from falling into the depths where average sci-fi stories go to drown.

Even with some minor stylistic flaws, "The Girl in the Bay" #1 begins a truly fascinating and dark fantasy that is guaranteed to draw you in.

A fantastic dystopian, character piece. Keep an eye on this creative team, they are something special.

'Hotel Oblivion" #1 is an intricately crafted, welcome return to not only this universe, but for genre books of this nature.

The explosive superhero story that fans have been hoping for for years. Way's open-ended script paired with B and Filardi's combined talents help push everything in the right direction.

A beautifully bleak sci-fi drama that gives nearly no answers, but it makes up for that with plenty of intrigue, set up, and incredible art.

A callback to classic horror, "The Whispering Dark" relies more on real world horrors and inner turmoil than things that go bump in the night to evoke a true feeling of terror.

A gorgeous and haunting fantasy. "Trout: The Hollowest Knock" takes a look at inner pain with an inky black sense of humor. A must buy.

Plenty of creatures and fun concepts stock the shelves of this second issue, and while pretty to look at, the plot and ideas are derivative of many other horror and sci-fi properties.

Final Verdict: 7.0 – An enjoyable mash-up of intergalactic and street-level battles come together in this new mini-series that delves into the past and present of never before seen chapters of Venom's life.

Issue one of "Alien 3" is an interesting and engaging alternate take on what could have been.