SLOTS #1 does fall back on some Las Vegas and narrative device cliches. Yet, overall, Dan Panosian presents a solid story that pays homage to Las Vegas as a place where anything can happen (such as having a 53-year-old boxer plan to take the ring against MMA fighters). SLOTS #1 gives readers enough hooks to keep them excited for future issues in the series.

OUTCAST #34 resolves the previous issue's cliffhangers, but gives readers new ones. Meanwhile, Robert Kirkman applies just enough pressure to intensify the "invasion" while leaving room for the next two issues in the arc to add to the story.

BLACK SCIENCE #35 is low on action but high on characterization and emotive story-telling. It's a stellar start to "Later Than You Think" as the series heads towards its conclusion.