Definitely worth a look if you've enjoyed any of Ant-Man's MCU appearances.

Arcade Kings by Dylan Burnett is an absolute blast.

Arcade Kings #5 once again delivers all the melodrama of pro wrestling and anime mixed with the visuals and visceral action of classic arcade fighting games.

Arrowsmith picks up in quality significantly with issue #2.

The little moments of character interactions are all heartfelt, making the sudden jumps and loops in time all the more jarring. Pick this up.

If you're on the fence about the upcoming game, this might be the thing that tips you over into making a purchase. If you're already sold, jump in anyway.

So in order to make a zombie story stand out in 2019 you need two things " a killer spin on the usual narrative and the right atmosphere to match it. And by some miracle, DCeased has both.

DCeased follows up its knockout debut with a heart-wrenching second issue this week.

DCeased #3 continues to pour on the tearjerking emotional moments, as Tom Taylor effortlessly strings together moments between Alfred and the now-dead Bat Family, Harley Quinn and Joke, Damien and John Kent and finally, tragically, Superman and his family as the DC Universe deals with a sudden quasi-zombie-infested apocalypse.

Don't you dare miss this one.

Overall this has been absolutely stellar series that any diehard DC or horror fan should check out. Eat your heart out, Marvel Zombies.

It's an absolute must-read for fans of the event.

Taylor has been at the helm since page one and each new installment brings an outstanding mixture of horror, tragedy, witty comedy and genuine character moments, usually between some of the DC pantheon's most iconic pairings.

Overall it's a blood-soaked violent riot and I can't wait for more.

Tom Taylor proves once again that he is one of the best comic writers working today when it comes to balancing light-hearted humor with heart-wrenching sadness and horror.

Overall these three issues are just as good as the original series and are definitely worth a look if you enjoyed DCeased.

Having shed the trappings of the zombie apocalypse setting the series had embraced, all that was left was a confrontation with the primordial creature that caused so much death and loss. The creature itself is nothing particularly special, nor is the supposed "final battle," but it perfectly embodies the series as a whole.

Typically a Deadpool & Wolverine comic book would be loaded with violence, banter, internal monologues and fourth-wall breaks. This is so much more.

Dial H for Hero continues to be a pleasant surprises for DC's Wonder Comics line. Three issues in and writer Sam Humphries has mastered the balancing act of having heartfelt characters, comedic timing and fun takes on various superhero tropes.

This series has blown expectations out of the water with each issue.

To say Dial H for Hero #6 is an absolute feast for the eyes is an understatement.

Like everything else Sam Humphries has done with the series, the gimmick is excellently executed. Plus the final stinger at the end with Miguel gives a hint at just how insane this series will be willing to go in the near future.

After a couple of "just okay" issues, Dial H for Hero comes roaring back with #10.

An absolute must-read if you're a fan of the series' revival.

Sam Humphries' Dial H for Hero series was an absolute treat.

Overall this series has been a blast and is a definite recommendation for fans of the show.

Invasion From Planet Wrestletopia is the perfect comic for wrestling fans. Whether you've been a fan since the days of Hulkamania or just have a passing fandom of modern WWE, you'll feel right at home in this insane story of alien wrestlers, warring factions, heel turns, and corrupt authority figures.

Consider this a must-read.

Between the time skip and the final climactic battle, so much of this story called for it to be told as an epic saga on a grand scale, something that spans years rather than a mere eight issues. Yet what we have is excellent, and a surprisingly happy ending given how twisted the tale began.

Your mileage may vary on the Gwenpool fourth-wall breaking antics, but Head Games #3 delivers another stellar one-two punch of solid humor and heart-wrenching drama.

M.O.D.O.K.: Head Games ends on the highest of notes.

Scout's Honor ends with a perfect climactic issue.

Secrets of Sinister House #1 is an absolute treat for fans of the DC Universe and the horror genre.

Spider-Man & Venom: Double Trouble continues to be wholesome, cartoonish fun with its latest issue.

Venom running around as a big furry cat should be enough to hook you in, but stick around for the rest.

At first glance a battle between the forces of Heaven and Hell for the fate of a seaside British town should make for a book full of dread and horror. But thanks to a cartoonish art style and a wonderful sense of comedic timing and dry wit, John Allison's Steeple is off to a great start with its first issue.

It's far too early to say where The Kill Lock will go from here, but The Artisan Wraith was able to produce an excellent issue without its titular (and best) character present for 98% of the story. One issue in and this series is every bit as excellent as its predecessor. -

The second issue of Livio Ramondelli's The Kill Lock shows a suprising amount of humanity for a story that's solely about robots

Issue #2 of the second Kill Lock series is just as great as its return.

There's no action this time around, but Livio Ramondelli's tale of robotic survival continues to be utterly captivating with each issue.

Every panel that includes a Wraith is simply magnetic, though the Resolve Class and Lurk continue to impress as new additions.

This series is just way too much fun, and that twist at the end will leave your mind racing.

There's still no telling what the endgame of this story will be, but so far it's been nothing short of stellar.

Livio Ramondelli brings his brilliant miniseries The Kill Lock to a close with an outstanding final issue.

This continues to be one of the best runs I've ever read.

The opening panels give the reader what they might think they want a massive battle between Wolverine, Maverick, Bannister, the US Military and Beast's massive underwater fortress. But the book once again proves it's much smarter than that, pulling away from the fight in favor of a sit-down conversation between Hank and Logan.

The book brings back some seriously heavy hitters to each tell their own short, including Tom King, Paul Dini, Ed Brubaker and Chuck Dixon and it's fun seeing different artists all take their crack at the duplicitous anti-hero.

Its ending is somewhat predictable and feels like it's more concerned with setting the table for a separate Ghost Rider book, but writer Ed Brisson gets a ton of fun out of Carnage as a Ghost Rider (complete with a Carnage Cycle) and there's plenty of dark humour spread throughout.

The story starts off with a bang and never lets up. Artist Brian Level's depictions of body horror with the villains feels straight out of John Carpenter's The Thing. Don't miss this one.

Add this one to the growing list of impressive tie-ins for the event.

The issue is just as dark as the rest of the event, but it does give a glimmer of hope that Miles might find a way to break free and help the other doppelgangers do the same.

This three-issue tie-in is definitely recommended for fans of the "Absolute Carnage" event and will leave readers chomping at the bit to see how Miles reinserts himself into the story.

This issue shows the building blocks for a compelling side story, and it's worth checking out to see what they do with three more issues.

Even if you're not into the rest of the event, definitely give this a read.

The issue continues the side story's excellent pace and somber tone, all while careening towards a climax that will likely be heartwarming or heartbreaking, if not both.

Written and beautifully drawn by Stan Sakai, there's much to enjoy here for fans of both franchises, although the swap does make it seem like we won't get the Turtles and Usagi together for at least another issue. The Turtles, will have to deal with Usagi's distrustful friends, setting up a classic hero vs. hero misunderstanding, while the rabbit ronin will need to find his way back to the past.

All Eight Eyes takes an interesting turn with its penultimate issue, taking a thorough dive into Reynolds' real backstory.

Overall, it feels like Steve Foxe was just scratching the surface on a much bigger concept, but if you're in the mood to dive into the surprisingly sparse "Giant Spider" sub-genre there's more than enough to enjoy across these four issues.

After two issues of utterly dull meandering, American Gods: The Moment of the Storm #3 finally takes advantage of the medium it's in for the adaptation of Neil Gaiman's original novel.

American Gods: The Moment of The Storm continues to thrive as a visual adaptation of Neil Gaiman's American Gods.

As always, Scott Hampton's art is at its best when he's depicting the more surreal scenes of the story, but after six issues (even longer if you've been with it from the start of the Dark Horse adaptation), his art even compliments the quieter moments. And, as should be expected, Gaiman's writing is unparalleled.

I never thought a team of bug-themed villains could be this much fun, but Zeb Wells has thoroughly proven me wrong.

Zeb Wells' Ant-Man continues to impress with #3.

Zeb Wells' Ant-Man is just pure fun.

Kyle Higgins nails the story beats, and the art is simply outstanding (especially once The Trench shows up).

Arcade Kings' second issue can't quite match the same brilliance as its opener and it falls victim to repeating some of the same story beats (Joe comes to a new area, meets/fights some new characters, becomes friends with them, fights one of his dad's henchmen).

This remains a ton of fun and keeps building up a fully-realized word. My only hope is that the series is in it for the long haul.

Arcade Kings takes a noticeable turn with Issue #4, stripping away most of the retro video game and anime concepts to leave the reader with a simple yet heart-wrenching argument between brothers that devolves into an intense fistfight.

There's not much in terms of story, but going full-speed after well over a decade away would've likely left most readers puzzled.

This story keeps on getting better.

Arrowsmith: Behind Enemy Lines #5 is stuffed with world-building exposition that hinders the book's pacing compared to previous issues. But, like just about everything else involved in the story, the writing is solid.

The action is solid, Doc Shaner's arrival as the book's new artist is a welcome change and the teased return of another classic villain in the final panels hints at some interesting future events.

While the writing comes off as unusually clunky at times, the twist at the end will leave you smacking your head wondering how you missed it the first time around.

After a woefully plodding previous arc, Dan Jurgens' Batman Beyond #37 is back on the right track with a new storyline that introduces us to Batwoman Beyond.

This is definitely a fun one.

We get our first taste of Batwoman vs. Blight in Batman Beyond #39, and it's a lot of fun to see this new character interact with Terry's greatest enemy.

While I may have panned recent arcs in Batman Beyond, seeing the futuristic version of the Bat-Family (Terry, Batwoman, a grown-up Damian, Goliath, an older Grayson, Bruce in the chair) in action was undeniably awesome.

Dan Jurgens' run on Batman Beyond closes out with a breezy 50th issue.

Batman fans who have been following since Bane's initial introduction in "Knightfall" are well aware of how unevenly he has been used and the story does a good job of trying to encapsulate all the different aspects of the character from his early days as a calculating behemoth in peak physical and mental condition to his addiction storylines with the fictional Venom drug.

Even if this is your first time with this series it's worth a read.

The Bequest feels like its finally picking up momentum with Issue #3, moving further away from the "D&D Campaign Turned Into a Comic" vibe and more into the social commentary it's clearly more interested in covering.

The Bequest manages to end on a satisfying high note, giving each of the characters at least one standout moment as the tale reaches its final climax.

Fans of the comic character and the real-life Page will undoubtedly get a kick out of this latest romp as the series takes quite a few stabs and Old Hollywood while a crew hopelessly struggles to make a new film on a tropical island.

Beware The Eye of Odin #3 continues this book's streak of outstanding action mixed with fascinatingly bizarre artwork.

This could wind up falling into the ether of countless team books, but it's off to a promising start and Lan Medina's art is impressive.

Black Panther and the Agents of Wakanda #2 teaches its readers two things: 1) Fat Cobra is awesome, and 2) This team-up book is a ton of fun.

Once again Jim Zub's comedic banter between teammates is the standout, with Okoye and Mockbird's interactions being particularly funny.

Deadpool's arrival in the latest Black Panther And The Agents of Wakanda essentially turns this into another Deadpool comic, but if you're a fan of that you'll find nothing but laughs in this issue.

This comic has Fat Cobra jokes, dragon fights, Okoye and T'Challa partying in Asgard, and closes out with a hilarious Fin Fang Foom pun.

This book has Fin Fang Foom going through an identity crisis while three dragons fights a bunch of heroes. If that doesn't sound like fun to you, I don't know what will.

After only one issue, it's hard to say where Blood Hunt will land within the pantheon of superhero event comics. DC took its shot at "superheroes versus vampires" just a couple of years ago to mixed results and Marvel events have been hit or miss in recent years. But it's been quite a while since I've seen one start on such a high note and it'll have me hooked reading through the summer.

I'll give Issue #2 credit where it's due: it's not camped by the need to read all of the tie-in issues to understand what's happening. Hopefully that trend continues.

If you're jumping head-first into Bloodshot with this latest "The Long Shot" arc, it might take a little time to get background on what's going on. But once you're caught up it's a surprisingly easy read.

It's hard to tell if this story of a fictional rockstar will land, but the imagery will definitely haunt you.

Breath of Shadows #4 makes it increasingly harder to tell what's "real" and what's "metaphor."

Campisi: The Dragon Incident certainly ends on a high note with its fourth and final issue.

Cobra Commander #3 is particularly twisted, showing our titular villain endure various forms of torture before expertly manipulating a group of backwoods killers into fighting each other all while tied to a chair.

The character dive into Cobra Commander has been a welcomed surprise, giving depth to one of the most paper-thin villains of the 1980s toy-based cartoon empire.

Colonel Weird: Cosmagog feels like it's pulled straight out of an episode of the Doom Patrol HBO Max series.

Having only a passing knowledge of Black Hammer's overall plot, Colonel Weird: Cosmagog #3 doesn't quite connect like previous issues. But the visuals and dream-like state that has persisted through the series is so brilliantly done that it almost doesn't matter.

Colonel Weird: Cosmagog manages to stick the landing with its final issue, featuring our titular hero finally remembering what (or rather who) has been eluding him throughout this trip through memories.

Ahmed manages to make this feel like a bona fide Daredevil story. He may have swapped legal proceedings for sheltering orphans, but he still nails Murdock's internal struggle between his moral code and his ceaseless desire to combat evil.

Unfortunately, after a visually gripping debut in the series' opening issue, the latest demon gets wiped out almost surprisingly easy. Hopefully that doesn't become the trend.

I've been lukewarm on this latest Daredevil run since the start, but this is a good issue.

I take back what I said in my review for Daredevil #10 demonic Fisk is so much fun.

Dark Crisis: Young Justice gets one of the more interesting angles of the ongoing event, showing how the members of Young Justice are dealing with the sudden demise of their mentors.

This is a strong recommendation from someone who usually doesn't click with Snyder's work.

This is making a late push for one of the best horror comics of the year.

It's dark, but it's some of Scott Snyder's best work in years

Scott Snyder has managed to capture that masterfully with Dark Spaces: Dungeon, as even as we see characters finally make progress in finding their serial killer in the penultimate issue we never escape the feeling that this will end horrifically.

Dark Spaces: Dungeon's ending is challenging. What first seems like the climactic showdown is satisfying, but the reader can't shake the feeling that it's over too quickly.

Remember that gross-out scene in the first Iron Man where Pepper freaks out about the puss in Tony's chest hole as she's pulling out the electromagnet? Imagine an entire comic dedicated to that feeling of discomfort.

Some fun banter and solid action make for the best installment of Bruce Campbell's series so far.

Love Is a Battlefield doesn't break any new ground, but it's outstanding in certain moments. I'd recommend it for anyone who is a fan of the characters inside, even if you're in the "Love Stinks" camp heading into Valentine's Day weekend.

It feels like Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III should be more fun. All of the elements are there, but it's not spending enough time reveling in the absurdity of these mashed up characters.

After a packed first issue, DCeased: Dead Planet #2 keeps things at a brisk pace.

It's weird so say DCeased: Dead Planet is backtracking, but issue #3 definitely made it feel that way.

Dead Planet #4 is light on the terror (and the zombies), but it's an interesting dive back into the world of the New Gods.

On the upside, Tom Taylor brings back two staples of the series"a tragic death and a surprise superhero mash-up"that keep the issue energized.

I think it's fair to say at this point DCeased has pivoted over from being a full-on zombie apocalypse book to being more of a "here's another Elseworlds we're giving to Tom Taylor to have fun with."

But just like with Unkillables, if you liked the original series and want something to hold you over until Dead Planet gets here this will definitely do the job.

DCeased: War of the Undead Gods #1doesn't quite justify why DCeased required another series.

Tom Taylor also pulls out one of his favorite tricks by turning the series' top villain into a Yellow Lantern, which is a nice Injustice callback.

It's quite a bold move for Tom Taylor to change things up now, but he has yet to lead this series astray. Also there's a great Lobo scene.

There may be only two issues left, but I know fully believe Taylor can pull off an all-time great ending.

The issues calls all the way back to the very beginning of this saga with Cyborg getting a chance to shine, something it feels like we haven't seen since the end of the initial run.

There's a twist that, somehow feels like the best possible version of what Fox did with Deadpool at the end of X-Men Origins: Wolverine and it could result in Wade's character finally evolving for the first time in what feels like decades. Or maybe will get a comedic rug pull in a couple of issues. Either works!

Deadpool's new solo run is off to a strong start under Alyssa Wong. Not only do they have a strong grasp of Wade's sense of humor, but they also grasp that his comedy works best when the characters around him are able to hit back with sarcastic retorts.

Issue #2 has some particularly graphic body horror imagery (and for a Deadpool comic, that's really saying something!), but this symbiotic angle continues to be intriguing.

After a relatively light-hearted first seven issue's, Alyssa Wong's Deadpool series takes an emotional turn with its eighth issue by finally reintroducing Wade's daughter Ellie to the picture. Well, sort of.

Deadpool #9 delivers one hell of a gut punch.

If this is it for Alyssa Wong's run on Deadpool I'd say she nailed it.

Deadpool #2 has a character development long-time Deadpool fans have been waiting for.

Deadpool #3 is the strongest of this new run.

Seeing Ellie Wilson grow into her own powers is incredibly rewarding for long-time Deadpool fans.

The flashbacks to their friendship has some surprisingly emotional moments and Liefeld shows he can still balance Wade's humor with the more serious moments.

Deadpool: Bad Blood sticks the landing on the emotional climax it had been building towards.

It may lack the emotional gut punch the original series had with Thumper's origin, but its worlds better than the Millville subplot that took up most of the miniseries.

This could be a fun one to follow.

After the spot-on Rob Liefeld parody in the series' opening issue, Dial H for Hero managed to top itself this month by nailing a hysterical Dragon Ball imitation.

If you're not a fan of a comic trying to explain metaphysical fictional concepts, the first half of the issue might not click, but things quickly get back on track with another emotional flashback involving Miguel and Superman.

This series continues to be outstanding and shows no sign of slowing down.

While Dial H for Hero #9 is a bit of a step back from earlier issues, it still shows a ton of promise for where this story is headed.

Duke #1 might not pack the same wallop as the early issues of the new Transformers run, but after enduring the incoherent mess of IDW's run on G.I. Joe in the late 2010s, I'll happily take a more streamlined version of the property rather than the endless parade of goofily-named characters mowing down enemies with extravagant military equipment.

While the government conspiracy intrigue might not be as flashy as readers might expect, it's still infinitely better than previous G.I. Joe I've read in the past.

Duke #3 is straightforward and solid

Overall, the opening issue isn't groundbreaking, but its execution of familiar tropes is solid.

The joke is still there, but the story is told so well that you'll wish this was its own series. At the very least, pick up this issue for that.

For the diehard Edgar Allen Poe fans out there who have enjoyed this series from the start, this is a fun send-off.

There's not much in the way of progressing the story forward beyond getting that sensation across, but if it works on you you'll probably be looking out for the next issue. Though, if you've seen that one episode of South Park about the Wal-Mart, you probably already know where this is going.

This remains a great read, though hopefully we'll start getting some more revelations soon.

All the while I.N.J. Culbard's artwork continues to give off the nagging feeling of discomfort and unease, as even the most basic panels of characters smiling seem deranged.

The book still has an mistakable layer of discomfort, but it's so much more palatable now that the story is picking up forward momentum.

Falling in Love on The Path to Hell is off to an awesome start.

It's a short read that feels like it'll get picked up again, but it feels right at home with the rest of this universe.

It's a bizarre book but unquestionably memorable.

The nagging discomfort of the world Jeff Lemire has created never ceases, whether it be a scene of a police officer interrogating a drunken, abusive father or when that same officer calls home to his loving wife.

Fishflies #4 proves this series is something special.

Folklords #1 shows a lot of promise.

. If these new books live up to the hype, 2024 could be a wild year for Image Comics.

Gane's art style of detailed backgrounds and muted colors perfectly fits with the tone, and the ending promises a story that's more heart-wrenching than horror.

Fans of the show should give this a read.

Fans of the show, or of wrestling in general, need to give this a shot.

GLOW #3, the latest edition in the IDW miniseries, tackles the idea of psychology head on as two of its main characters argue on opposite sides of what makes wrestling an athletic competition and what makes it entertainment.

Hardware: Season One #4 plays out like one long chess game between Curtis and Alva, and each tactical move is brilliantly revealed.

Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti are back to to working on Harley Quinn again, and if you liked their previous runs you'll feel right at home with Harley Quinn & The Birds of Prey #1.

Harley Quinn and the Birds of Prey #2 feels like yet another quintessential Quinn story.

Even if you're not the biggest Harley Quinn or Birds of Prey fan, issue #3 of Harley Quinn and The Birds of Prey is just too much fun not to love.

It's still not the animated series (honestly, what is?), but its a great ride for Harley fans.

I wasn't expecting Hawkman to wind up with the best heel turn as part of the ongoing Infected event, but here we are.

The end result in a series of pages that can best be described as psychedelic by way of Hot Topic; it's absolutely flooded with detail but it's intertwined with an unquestionably juvenile outlook at things like classic art, poetry, sex and death.

Hellverine #1 gets a strong recommendation from me, even if you haven't been keeping up with either Wolverine or Ghost Rider. Percy has shown his knack for crafting compelling stories since his days writing Marvel's audio dramas and the artwork revels in the ridiculous nature of it all.

If you haven't jumped back into Hulk since Immortal Hulk ended, now feels like a good time.

IMAGE!, the first of 12 Image 30th Anniversary anthologies, features the first of 10 stories from a wide variety of creators. The quality of each varies, but given how many people are involved that comes as no surprise.

The second Image! anthology is once again a mixed bag.

Three issues into Image's 30th Anniversary anthology and certain series have continued to stand out among the rest. "Hopeless" and "Shift" continue to be the best parts of each issue and sincerely deserve to be expanded into their own series.

The highlights this time around include "The Blizzard" (back after a weak previous installment), "Dutch," "The Pro" and the latest Hack/Slash vs. Image.

The highlights this time around are "The Blizzard" (though its artwork somewhat betrays a few emotional moments), an excellent finale for "Dutch," "Hack/Slash" and "Closer."

Image's penultimate issue to its 30th-anniversary anthology is one of its best installments to date.

Image wraps up its 30th Anniversary year-long anthology on a high note, loaded with fun little one-shots like "Dirty Deeds," "Mascots," "Chance Meeting" and "Science Dog." Geoff Johns' "Blizzard," the highlight of the anthology from its opening issue, manages to stick the landing even if I'm not quite familiar with the franchise referenced in the final panels.

Ewing doesn't answer every question here (how could he possibly?) but it's fascinating to see characters like She-Hulk, Wolverine and Thor discuss these concepts.

Invasion From Planet WrestleTopia continues to be an absolute treat with its fourth issue.

It's a story we've heard plenty of times, especially when it involves The Joker, but at the very least Joker: Killer Smile #1 seems to know that its series is treading familiar ground.

I knocked Joker: Killer Smile back when it first came out because it seemed to be treading through the same tired old themes involving Joker. But credit has to go to Jeff Lemire for how this one wrapped up.

After the somewhat incomprehensible nature of Infinite Frontier from earlier this year, Justice League Incarnate #1 mercifully simplifies DC's massive multiverse plans by narrowing its focus.

It only takes a few pages of mostly wordless dialogue to see how the initial tragedy affected her. But it wasn't until one of her imaginary friends (a pink elephant crossed with Crocodile Dundee) arrives that I knew this book was working.

Kill Your Darlings pours on the exposition with its third issue.

Kill Your Darlings tosses in a few more narrative twists with Issue #4, though the jury is out this time on whether or not they'll work.

Still, it's the same tragic, heart-wrenching writing that has made this series so emotionally impactful.

Dive in if you haven't already.

And yet between the haunting visuals and the stage being set for a satisfying conclusion, the letdown was outweighed by the writing still being genuinely excellent otherwise.

You wouldn't think a book called Killing Red Sonja would be a comedy, and yet the first issue is downright hilarious.

Worth a read even if you're out of the loop on the much bigger story in the background.

Personally, I think the ideas presented here are far more interesting than the last issue's splatter-fest but won't mind if the series tries to balance the two going forward.

Lucky Devil #3 assures its readers that, despite the last issue being fairly bloodless, this series is far from finished with its ultraviolent gorefest sequences.

M.O.D.O.K.: Head Games sees Patton Oswalt and Jordan Blum (the showrunners of the upcoming Hulu animated comedy series) team up for a new comic series about the titular floating head. And if the show winds up being anything like this, it could turn out to be very promising.

Having M.O.D.O.K. team up with Tony Stark to sneak into a villain's convention winds up being just as fun as you'd expect, but M.O.D.O.K.'s inner turmoil about the memories of his family gives the book a surprising amount of depth.

All of the mid-80s X-Men references might not click if you weren't reading back then, but this is a must-read for fans of the titular character.

Magneto #3 deals with some heavy subjects. Not only does it tackle the toxicity of parasocial hero worship, but it tackles Eric's background as a Holocaust survivor head-on and questions how he could ever side with humanity after being on the receiving end of the very worst of it.

Regardless of how you feel about current X-Men books, the four-issue Magneto run comes highly recommended.

Manor Black: Fire in the Blood continues to be increasingly more interested in the flashback storyline than what's happening in the present day.

Good enough for me to want to check out the graphic novel.

Whether you've been a Marvel fan for years or just started reading recently, this one is worth a look.

There isn't much to the story beyond visuals (and an amusing callback to a character from classic literature), but if you're in to watching giant monsters brawl it's a fun time.

If Marvel Zombies is your bag, this series continues to provide.

Since the canonicity of these stories relative to the actual Marvel Zombies series seems to be tenuous at best, the fact that these two feel like legitimate endgames for the Marvel Zombies concept is a testament to their quality.

If you're a big fan of the world the game created (and who could blame you), this is shaping up to be a better supplemental read.

It's all incredibly well-written and feels right at home with the three-dimensional version of Mary Jane we got to know in the game.

Each story comes with a unique flavour and art style, though the definite standouts have to be artists Weshoyot Alvitre and David Cutler.

If you love Scott Summers, the X-Men, classic Marvel or Alex Ross' returning Marvels anthology it's definitely worth a look.

The concept is pretty solida vigilante in a crime-riddled town with a nifty face-changing gimmickand the writing flows so smoothly that it could've been lifted from one of Smith's movies.

Monarch #1 is one gut punch after another, but the characters it manages to create amidst the devastating chaos are already captivating.

There's still plenty of ground to cover regarding Travon, but this was a solid follow-up issue.

It still feels like the story won't kick into high gear until Travon is reunited with his classmates, but the book does a good job of explaining why the rest of Travon's kind suddenly want him dead.

Much like Nyx #2, the latest issue gets back to hitting its stride by mixing the fantastical (demons, god kings, the hierarchy of Hell) with painful realities (abusive relationships between parents and their children).

While I can't say that Outlawed #1 is a must-read, instant-classic one-shot, it does feel like you should pick it up to mentally prepare for what's coming.

Overwatch: Tracer - London Calling is a fun little read, the art is lively and Tracer is as endearing as ever.

London Calling's penultimate issue cranks up the tension and has the villain of the story finally step forward.

The creative team once again bring a light-hearted comedic tone and the addition of writer Vita Ayala helps bring a new voice to Miles, who is now in the main character role.

Spider-Men: Double Trouble continues to be a ton of fun with its second issue.

Cartoon logic and light-hearted humor bring out the big laughs in the latest issue of Spider-Men: Double Trouble.

Spider-Men: Double Trouble closes out with what's easily its best issue.

It's Transformers meets Death Race, what's not to love?

Most of Petrol Head #2 is one long chase scene, but it's paced well and still manages to drop in a few key character moments.

Lord, Petrol Head is fun.

Every panel is loaded with a distinct style post-apocalyptic robotic futurism and the hints at humanities downfall through pollution and over-reliance on A.I. hit like a sledgehammer to the face. Yet it never manages to lose its sense of humor.

There's not much to the issue itself, but it's a win just to know more is on the way.

Mark Torres' art is once again the undisputed highlight of Phantom on the Scan. But while the etherial imagery does some fantastic work displaying the sullen mood and the different ways each character's telekinesis works, it has comes with the downside of being difficult to decipher during action scenes.

Phantom on the Scan #4 doesn't do much in the way of plot (it looks like that's being saved for next issue), but it does dive into the utter despair these characters find themselves in.

This is a fun read, though not for the faint of heart.

If you're going to wrap up a Predator storyline with lore roots that reach back to its earliest comics, there's no better way to do it than with a big one-on-one fight. There's not much to the comic beyond the fight itself, but it has the same brutality and edge-of-your-seat nature the best of the film installments had.

Basically if the pitch "What if Ren and Stimpy But a Superhero Series" sounds like fun, you'll love it.

Quick Stops is a fun little love letter to the View Askew-niverse, loaded with references to its various films. Definitely worth a read for any Jay & Silent Bob fans.

But while it's lacking in originality, its execution in familiar zombie tropes is spot-on.

While Ravencroft started out as a pretty weak mini-series following up the "Absolute Carnage" event, the book wound up being a ton of fun by issue #5.

Geoff Johns clearly has a ton in mind for this new concept, mashing together pieces of classic American folktales with actual magic the latest being Johnny Appleseed's seeds that work like tree bombs and George Washington's hatchet from the cherry tree story being a Kratos-esque magic axe.

It's not quite clear yet if this is Rick C-137 from the show, but it's nice to spend some time with a Rick who hasn't been beaten down by his signature nihilism or affected by Diane's death.

It's a solid story, particularly once a mysterious journal is found and we jump back to a flashback. But it can't help but feel like it's treading familiar ground from the DC Universe, since anything resembling an asylum will instantly be compared to Arkham.

This issue definitely lives up to the Samurai Jack name.

Samurai Jack #4 is yet another impressive addition in the IDW run that's quickly living up to the franchise's name.

Scout's Honor is a fantastic idea for a comic, especially if you participated in Boy Scouts growing up (present company included).

Scout's Honor #2 proved that opening issue was no fluke"this is a fantastically-realized post apocalyptic world with plenty of intrigue, a likeable protagonist and terrifying stakes.

If you haven't hopped on yet, now's a great time.

Even though Kit's realization midway through Issue #4 comes off as a bit hokey, Scout's Honor continues to be an underrated gem in its penultimate issue.

Fans of the classic literature characters will undoubtedly get a kick out of this opening issue, but if you haven't read up on all of these characters you might be a little lost as the references to their previous adventures smack you right in the face.

Seven Swords has a few fun action scenes tied together with snappy dialogued the revelation of a villainous scheme that's positively bonkers. It's a ton of fun.

A group of literary heroes executes a heist mission on The Vatican. It's exactly as much fun as you'd think!

Seven Swords wraps up with a fun, climactic battle, forcing all of the main characters to battle Satan himself inside the Roman Coliseum.

This has all the makings of a great ride.

There are hundreds of adaptations of Capone out there and this one definitely leans on the more sympathetic side of the crime boss' legacy. But it's also not afraid to show the warts of Capone's quick temper and casual racism, making him feel more fully formed as a character.

Shadow Doctor delivers another excellent installment with issue #3, this time combining a thought-provoking mediation on the nature of medicine with Nathniel's attempt at saving one of Al Capone's men.

Shadow Doctor #4 tackles two very different subjects but manages to juggle both incredibly well.

Shadow Doctor's end is just as solid as its beginning, but I'd be lying if I didn't say there's a feeling of "That's it?" when the final page states the story is over.

If you enjoy some of the darker books from the Big Two that dive into the world of magic, demons and witches (bring on the Hellblazer comparisons!) this is definitely worth a read.

Sprinkle in a few more fun body horror panels and you've got a good issue.

Overall another solid issue in a series that's growing on me.

There isn't much in the way of scares this issue, but we do get a couple of excellent creature designs. Another solid issue.

Shadow Service #7 cranks back up the horror and unique creature designs after a slow couple of issues.

Shazam #1 is a fun little opening issue, even if you're not caught up on Teen Titans Academy or the bigger ongoing DC events.

We get to learn about a few more characters and have some fun inside of a demonic casino, but are still in the dark about why Billy's powers aren't quite working.

Batson's humor and optimism finally get the chance to shine through and what gets teased for Teen Titans Academy sounds like it could be a lot of fun.

Even if you don't know the Surfer outside of his iconic Fantastic Four/Galactus role, this is worth a look.

Skull and Bones: Savage Storm felt incredibly uneven out of the gate, but its third (and seemingly final, at least of this miniseries) issue goes out on an incredibly high note.

Even if you haven't been following the series it's worth a look.

A good read from start to finish.

This was a surprisingly fun read, and a good reminder that comics don't have to take themselves so seriously all the time.

Spider-Man & Venom: Double Trouble continues to be a hilarious romp with its second issue.

While John Allison's Steeple #2 doesn't bring as much shock as the debut issue, it does show that there are quite a few layers to this five-issue miniseries.

On the surface a story about setting up wind turbines doesn't sound like a fun read. But when you throw in an eccentric Christian rock group, a portal to Heaven and the Samy dry wittiness John Allison keeps bringing to his Steeple series, you get a really story.

Even with the sudden arrival of a witches coven, Steeple continues to keep things upbeat and light-hearted with its latest issue.

Overall, it's a delightful series. Let's pray there's more of it soon.

Peter David and artist Greg Land's Symbiote Spider-Man miniseries is the stuff of dreams for continuity enthusiasts, putting Peter Parker back in the black suit right before the iconic "Alien Costume Saga" began.

If you've stuck around up until this point, this interesting dive back into old Spidey continuity is certainly worth your time.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Alpha serves as a preview to two upcoming IDW series, a brand new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles run from Jason Aaron and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Nation from Tom Waltz. And while the bulk of the issue is dedicated to the latter, it's the former that demands your attention.

Ken calling The Turtles "Under the Street Fighters" just made this whole series worth it. In all seriousness, issue #3 feels like the TMNT vs. Street Fighter crossover series has hit its stride.

You don't necessarily need to be following the latest ongoings with Thor to appreciate this comic as it's a must-read for any Thanos fans out there.

If you're a Deadpool fan it's absolutely worth a read.

If you've enjoyed the event and its subsequent tie-ins so far, you'll enjoy this.

It's still a fun read, but it feels like a missed opportunity for something more.

Author/artist Livio Ramondelli writes in the back of the book that this was a labor of love, and that really shows on every panel. This has all the makings of a solid miniseries.

It remains utterly fantastic, even if it's still not clear what the final reveal means.

The Lonesome Hunters: The Wolf Child #3 flies by.

The Midnite Show is a clear love letter to classic monster films and the horror genre as a whole.

Dan Abnett does a solid job the final installment of the "Into The Bleed" story arc balancing the action (a brawl between the Titans and Mother Blood) and the emotional moments (a conversation between Raven and a pre-shot Nightwing) that have made his run on the book work so well.

The ultimate confrontation of the book feels like it was cut down due to time/space and, as a result, it feels like a few punches were pulled. But the final image is fantastic and it's a decent character piece for Starscream.

The book is definitely going for a "Transformers meets Logan" vibe, but your mileage will vary based on how well you like the non-robotic characters.

The issue does a decent job of balancing classic Transformers storytelling with a Logan-esque plot and it'll be interesting to see if it goes into full horror in the next issue.

Transformers: Last Bot Standing kicks things up a notch in issue #3, adding Energon back into the equation while further explaining the connection between Shib's family and Radium's Prime.

Transformers: Last Bot Standing closes on a touching, bittersweet finale.

This could be a fun one.

Definitely a step up from the past few installments.

Bunn has something special here.

The elevator pitch for The Vain definitely had to be "1940's detective drama with vampires," but the book winds up having a bit of fun with that.

This is definitely worth a look for long-time Venom fans, no matter how long it's been since you've picked up his book.

Two issues in, Lethal Protector II is feeling less like a Venom throwback book and more of an opportunity to dive back into the 90s Marvel aesthetic.

If you like Venom but haven't kept up with what's currently going on with the character, this series is more than worth picking up.

Doom's experiments with Venom give Eddie a chance to reflect on his relationship with the symbiotic, something later Venom comics will heavily dive into but it's fascinating to see that kind of introspection in the heavily stylized 90s setting.

The miniseries likely won't have the same legacy as its iconic predecessor but it's unquestionably fun. Sometimes that's enough.

It's a fun read, but be prepared for the tonal whiplash

It's a fun read overall and a nice supplementary addition to the ongoing event.

This is worth a read for fans of all four characters, even if you're not knee-deep in every issue of the event.

Definitely worth a look for those keeping up with the Marvel event.

Don't let the flashy cover fool you, Wasterlanders: Black Widow is just as grim and dark as the rest of this post-apocalyptic pocket of the Marvel universe.

If you haven't picked up this What If? spinoff up until this point I'd say issue #4 is worth diving into as an entry point.

You've got a murder mystery, Wolverine is playing the detective In Madripoor alongside pirates jousting on speedboats. What's not to like?

Wolverine #17 is just about everything you could ask for from a solo issue about Logan.

Wolverine #18 provides some solid action and a satisfying ending.

Wolverine #19 is a fun little one-shot, focussing on Logan battling a Leviathan off the coast of Krakoa.

There's not much Wolverine, but their team-ups are always fun.

It's not a great book by any means, but it feels like a necessary one.

Wolverine's tie-in to the ongoing Judgment Day series sees callbacks to his previous trip to hell and the attempt to kill the Progenitor.

Wolverine #26 picks up where the series had to leave off during the A.X.E. event and takes a shockingly gruesome turn in its latter half.

It's easily the goriest issue in recent memory, but unlike so many Wolverine storylines you won't be cheering once the violence starts.

This puts plenty of current horror comics to absolute shame.

Logan manages to finally restore his mind, but as has been the case with the rest of this arc, it was through more stomach-churning body horror.

It doesn't appear, at least right now, if the ongoing "Sins of Sinister" event will wind up playing any sort of role in this, but Beast is so threatening as a villain that I'm actually hoping it doesn't happen.

I'm not particularly attached to Hank as a character so this heel turn has been a lot of fun, but there's also a note buried in the issue that could hint at them reversing course if all of this isn't well-received.

The book keeps teetering its way into outright horror and it's all the better for it.

Wolverine #35 finishes off the "Weapons of X" arc with a bang as the full X-Force team finally gets involved to tear its way through Beast's kaiju-esque fortress.

It's a fun ride, but don't let The Hulk's billing on the cover distract you, he's not much more than a distraction.

Wolverine #38 pairs the two up again, this time to bring down an auction (a framing device Percy's run seems to love) of stolen Krakoan artifacts. Some of the panels are great throwbacks to the entirety of X-Men's Krakoan era, but for the casual reader it's always fun to see these two mow their way through a legion of goons.

The first installment in the new "Sabretooth War" event claims it'll be "the most violent Wolverine story ever told!" That's a hell of a claim considering just how gruesome Benjamin Percy's run has been by itself. But it turns out he (and former Sabretooth writer Victor LaValle, who also gets a writing credit) weren't bluffing.

Wolverine #42 is a gorefest, plain and simple. I won't dare go into all of the bloody details, but two issues in the "Sabretooth War" is living up to the hype of being Wolverine's most violent event to date.

After a slow couple of issues, Wolverine #46 kicks the "Sabretooth War" back into high gear.

It's a good sign that, in the midst of so much gore, the book hasn't lost sight of Wolverine as a character.

Benjamin Percy's run on Wolverine has been one for the ages, and it concludes with the dramatic 50th issue this week. It delivers what many fans expectedthe climactic fight between Logan & Victor Creed on the remnants of Krakoabut it also takes time to say a bit more about the character amidst all the slashing and bloodshed.

It's definitely a step up from the Madripoor Knights miniseries that just wrapped, though if you were keeping up with Benjamin Percy's Wolverine you might still be burnt out on Wolverine vs. Sabretooth after the 10-issue "Sabretooth War" event.

I'd be lying if I didn't say the dialogue feels a little wooden, but compared to the blood-soaked modern alternative, sometimes retro cheesiness does the trick.

It's worth a read whether you're a WWE fan or not.

Tynion has done an excellent job building up a fully-realized fantasy world, and the first issue of the latest Wynd series is evidence of that.

Some excellent dialogue scenes and a solid introduction to a new villain. This is really getting good.

Wynd's latest issue takes a bold turn with its ending, quite literally tossing away what looked to be the big bad of the series in favor of a new character. The jury is out on whether or not the choice will work, but it's a good issue, otherwise.

After moving at a glacial pace with its first two issues, Wynd #3 finally kicks things up a notch.

Wynd's writing continues to improve as its story continues to ramp up. Keep reading.

It all ends on arguably the best cliffhanger the series has ever produced, making it easily the best issue of this particular miniseries.

Once again Tynion's strength comes from his dialogue, but the issue does have a few fist-pumping splash pages thrown in to shake things up this time.

We're definitely hitting that mid-Two Towers/most-of-Game of Thrones period where the main characters are all splintering off into groups heading in various directions. If you don't mind that storytelling structure this is a pretty fun read.

What starts off as a dialogue-heavy, character-driven issue turns into a blood-soaked disaster in its final few pages.

The arc's final fight isn't nearly as intense as Wynd's fight with the Bandaged Man (it's surprising just how easy the villains lose this time around), but it looks like the next arc will be more action-heavy and I'm all for it.

Absolute Carnage: Miles Morales isn't, by any means, a must-read for the event, but it does give a nice bit of context to what Miles was up to prior to his run-in with Carnage in Absolute Carnage #2.

Worth a read for fans of She-Hulk.

Overall, this is still a must-read for fans of the event, even if the ending wasn't perfect.

All Eight Eyes #2 isn't much of an issue in its own right, but it does set the stage for bigger things down the road.

For all the tortured religious upbringing and haunting imagery, Spencer doesn't quite stick the landing on bringing this Sin-Eater story back around to Spider-Man.

Somehow American Gods: Moment of the Storm #4 manages to be both, but the former manages to outweigh the latter at least for now.

There are some really good ideas and sequences sprinkled throughout the bookparticularly an outlaw gang of symbiotes and Dracula mowing down a group of space piratesbut we'll have to keep reading to get a better idea on what this is all leading to. For now, it's a fun start.

Annihilation 2099 #2 brings us Star Lord 2099, a fun character with the attitude of Peter Quill, the powerset of Captain Marvel, a Wakandan upbringing, a futuristic Warhammer reminiscent of Thor and a talking ship for good measure.

It's a ton of exposition to get through but I can never accuse it of being boring.

Arrowsmith: Behind Enemy Lines feels less like any sort of finale and more like the next chapter in a much longer story.

To say the comic is dense is putting it mildly, though if you're neither a fan of the original books or didn't pick up the adaptation when you first started you're already behind the eight ball.

The second chapter in the ongoing Assassin's Apprentice adaptation actually feels easier to pick up than the first issue for the uninitiated.

We're merely at a slow point in a much grander tale. Still, a slow read is a slow read.

Our hero is on his way to a training arc, which feels like it will open the door to The Assassin's Apprentice actually living up to its title.

I understand that Assassin's Apprentice is a decades-old, multi-book saga with more than enough of a fanbase to warrant this impressive comic adaptation. That being said, the overwhelming bulk of the second volume's fifth issue is a man incessantly abusing pre-teens as a form of "training."

The artwork is as stellar as the prose, yet it can't shake the wordiness of its original novel incarnation.

The ending twist might lead to something interesting down the road but you likely won't have to read any of this in order to understand what happens then.

This story needs to start picking up the pace.

Three issues into the new "Divide, Conquer and Kill" arc, and Batman Beyond #33 pretty much solidifies my fear that for all of Splitt's gimmicks, he (or rather they) isn't all that interesting.

Even if the build up has been overall lackluster, that new addition will look to shake things up as this arc heads towards a climax.

The mystery of Batwoman Beyond has been solved and it" kind of works.

This issue by itself isn't much, but it's a nice little start to what could be a fun arc.

There's also a weird amount of re-explaining features about the Batsuite that were covered last time, but other than that it's a quick read.

Special mention goes to Sean Chen for some particularly great artwork in this issue.

It's a quick, fun little issue that feels like the final five minutes of an episode from the original cartoon.

The dialogue is noticeably clunky this issue, especially when Terry is interacting with Booster and Skeets, but it has the bones of what would have made a good Batman Beyond or Justice League Unlimited episode.

Freddie E. Williams' art is also a bit off-putting, combining cartoonish proportions with an insane amount of detail that gives everything a literal dirty look.

The Bequest #2 is thankfully nowhere near as dense as that first issue, but it feels like it still hasn't hit its stride yet when it comes to D&D meets modern Chicago.

Aside from aforementioned close-ups on human faces, there's nothing offensively bad about Beware The Eye of Odin #1. And it's possible the story picks up steam in the next three installments. But as an introduction, it struggles to find its footing.

Between the trolls and the Earthen Smiths, the best part of this book continues to be its outstanding creature designs.

Beware the Eye of Odin has a fist-pumping climactic battle, but it only ever felt like the first portion of a much larger story.

A fun little issue, but doesn't really have time for the witty comedy the last issue issues brought.

Last issue's cliffhanger with Nick Fury (supposedly) coming back into the fold makes for a nice twist, and seems to be hinting at a bigger conflict down the line. Otherwise it's you standard fun team-up group with a little bit of Deadpool sprinkled in.

Blood Hunt feels like it's jogging in place in issue #3.

Gripes aside, Blood Hunt #4 isn't bad. And I like that they're already teasing at least two major after-effects spilling out of this series. But as this event has continued it has gone from being a potential all-time great to just "another one." Simply put, that bites.

Bloodshoot #3 is little more than a long fight, but if you're up for 90s-style hyper violence then this will be right up your alley.

At the very least the cliffhanger promises for some fun fights.

It's funny, Bloodshot is usually at its most fun when the mindless brawling and shootouts are cranked up to 11. But Bloodshot #8 doesn't have much of either, instead opting to give Nix a pretty excellent backstory (even if you, like me, hated the obvious betrayal from earlier issues) while having Bloodshot deal with the moral quandary of fighting certain assailants.

It's brief (feels like this whole arc could've gone for much longer) but satisfying.

With Project Rising Spirit back up and running, Bloodshot clears the table with issue #10 by giving us a new comedic "guy in the chair" in help Bloodshot and a new sidekick/potential love interest.

It's all still as goofy and ultraviolent as usual otherwise.

Call this one ending on a high note.

It's still unclear how much of this is truly a horror comic rather than a vivid metaphor for heroine addiction, but I have a feeling they're going to keep toeing the line of ambiguity for as long as possible.

Breath of Shadows #3 pushes the plot forward quite a bit after last issue's meandering.

Bylines in Blood continues to be a tough read due to a thoroughly unlikeable main character, but at least issue #3 has an interesting twist and a soldi cliffhanger.

The end result is a surprisingly nonchalant tone, and while the main character isn't very likable there might be something fun here.

. Issue #2 also seems to acknowledge that its titular character is a bit insufferable and knocks him down a few pegs by the end. One could call the book self-aware for that, but having him still be the narrator continues to be grating.

If you're invested in the Energon Universe and its various books, Cobra Commander #1 won't waste your time. But of all the miniseries involved in the Energon Universe, it's the weakest start by far.

The book immediately reminds us that despite the characters involved this is extremely not children-friendly, and while making Cobra Commander the butt of a few jokes is fun it feels like padding for the much bigger story of Megatron being imprisoned by COBRA.

The Transformers are still very much in the background of all of this, but I get the sense that Image Comics is biding its time in bringing them in rather than deliberately holding them off for a climactic crossover.

While many fans are thrilled to see these two working together again, Daredevil & Echo #1 is a bit of a mixed bag.

After a bonkers start to brand new run, Daredevil #2 feels like a surprisingly standard issue.

A familiar face pops back up at the end that all but guarantees some in the near future, but it also feels like the book is taking its sweet time getting back to that demon idea first introduced in the new #1 issue.

Like with Envy, the reader will likely figure out what's going on long before Matt does, but what little we get of the fight between the two is fun.

We get the return of the White Daredevil suit and a fun surprise at the end (though how they'll explain what *he's* doing in New York given everything happening in his current comic and the rest of the X-Men is quite beyond me), but this run as a whole still feels like it hasn't quite made it out of first gear and is becoming a little too reliant on cameo appearances.

It's fun jumping back into different points in the comic's history (always a trip when they break out the yellow suit), but the current run still feels like it's trying to find its momentum. Had this anniversary fallen during the Chip Zdarsky run, I imagine we'd be looking at a much different special.