There's simply no reason for this comic to exist, offering no new information for readers that wasn't already gleamed in the main story arc and providing clunky, stilted dialogue in the process.

This issue's a miss and you shouldn't feel bad skipping it unless you're looking to complete the crossover.

Writer Nick Spencer takes a breather post "Hunted", and before jumping head first into "Absolute Carnage," with a fantastic one and done story that focuses on the Peter/Mary Jane relationship.

It's not an easy feat to accomplish but both Spencer and Ottley deliver one of the best chapters of the crossover to date.

Nick Spencer continues the next chapter of Amazing Spidey's crossover with Absolute Carnage and manages to knock it out of the park once again.

Spencer brings the goods when it comes to the writing and Gleason hammers home his initial outing with Spidey.

As he has done in the past several issues, Spencer's strength comes from his ability to juggle numerous characters, and plotlines, from Spidey's past and integrate them into a well oiled machine.

Another home run issue that raises the stakes for your favorite wall crawler and opens the door for another visit to the 2099 universe.

While Spencer's script is still strong as ever, ingeniously making use of Spidey's continuity in creating an interesting moment between brother and sister, the presentation is so distracting that the art almost takes you out of the experience entirely.

It's a real shame that the artwork here is such a hindrance as there's a great story to be found.

The last page stunner is one heck of a shocker on its own and the whole package makes for a fantastic way for Spider-Man to ring in 2020.

Another great installment of the recent arc of Amazing Spider-Man.

Another solid issue for Team Spidey.

There's a lot to love in Archie Comics these past few years, but Archie: 1955 fails to capitalize on it.

There have been many alternate versions of the Riverdale gang, but this latest attempt from Waid and Augustyn feels like the most stale.

I keep hoping that this series will pick up steam but it simply hasn't and with each passing issue, I fear it just won't.

Afterlife With Archie took the bones of Riverdale and made something new, but here, we get a story that's simply repetitive and hasn't managed to justify its existence.

Ultimately, it was simply a story that didn't need to exist and didn't give us any new slants on the age old trope of a young rock star in the making who is in way over his head.

The king of Atlantis is the most interesting part of the story, and though there are one too many folks to keep track of, the first issue does its job well enough.

Even if you don't know much about the Agents of Atlas, this is worth a read.

With great character work and a blinding amount of twists and turns, Atlantis Attack remains one of the surprise hits of 2020 so far!

If you're looking for a nice contained event book, this is definitely worth your time as the characterization and art is spot on.

The conclusion to Atlantis Attacks is a strange duck, in that it is completely sold on being a crossover, that ends on the promotion of another crossover, "The King In Black," with its cover.

If you're looking for a stand alone Batman story that combines one of the greatest dynamic duo's in comics' history, give The Batman's Grave a read. We're certainly looking forward to reading the twelve issue series all in one go.

While not managing to hold the momentum of the first issue, it's still worth a look (though maybe you should wait for the collection).

While the layout to this issue may seem a tad formulaic, it does give both creators a chance to stretch their legs and create a solid Batman story that has nearly everything a Bat Fan could ask for.

One of the strongest characteristics of this series is Warren Ellis' confidence in artist Bryan Hitch, creating silent fight scenes that play on the latter's strengths.

Hitch's art work is still great and a joy to experience but this latest installment suffers from a tad too much decompression.

The story lives up to the installments of the past issues, but this one definitely could have been kept in the oven a tad longer.

Throughout the maxi-series, Ellis and Hitch have been able to capture the life of the Dark Knight well, along with his relationship with his faithful butler, and this issue doesn't change that, hitting the same heights as previous issues.

Warren Ellis and Bryan Hitch's journey through Gotham City continues as the mystery of the maxi-series begins to unfurl as the creative team works their magic that has been apparent throughout.

The team of Warren Ellis and Bryan Hitch are moving toward their conclusion and this latest issue is another solid installment of this maxi-series mystery.

Ellis and Hitch continue this solid Batman maxi-series and though each issue tends to have a formula, man does that formula work.

Some fantastic action scenes mixed with thought provoking character work makes The Batman's Grave a solid read for fans looking to dive further into the world of the Dark Knight.

The Batman's Grave comes to a close with a rather abrupt ending that almost feels like there's more story to tell and leaves you wanting more in a negative fashion.

While mileage may vary on the reveals of this issue, the art work and character beats are well worth the price of admission here.

Black Terror doesn't break the wheel, but it does bend it in favor of a new take on an old hero.

The combined creative effort of Seeley and Braithwaite works wonders for bringing you into the world of Bloodshot, and more importantly, seeing where he's moving toward in the future!

Cable #1 doesn't break the wheel, but it shows us a side of the X-Men that has otherwise gone untold in this new era.

Putting us in the shoes of the new son of Scott Summers, the series takes the approach of throwing in everything and the kitchen sink into the works, but definitely creates a worthwhile story in doing so.

Whether you're a fan of the Nataniel Summers or not, Cable is definitely worth your hard-earned dollar.

Even if you're not a fan of the X-Men or Cable specifically, this book is a must read.

An enjoyable issue as a part of a larger half and a stand alone!

An amazing installment for an amazing story line.

This is definitely the X-Book to check out if you can only pick one outside of Hickman's foray.

Coates is putting together a worthwhile arc here, it just needs a bit more of a shot in the arm.

While the issue promises on some neat storylines in the future, you can't help but think it had even more potential.

It's a bit all over the place and diminishes the character driven story here that dives into the mystery behind the Dryad.

A perfect Captain America story for this day and age.

This issue proves that the sum of a comic's parts might be its undoing.

The latest issue of Captain America falls prey to the same cons of previous installments in that it has a strong story with art work that is both under par and not necessarily fit for the kind of story that Coates is trying to tell for Steve Rogers and company.

While my previous criticisms of the art not being able to hold up to Coates' story still somewhat apply with this issue, the changing of narratives to Sharon Carter works wonders for the finale of the battle with Selene.

A fantastic installment for a new arc.

Another meaningful entry that not only takes time to dissect Steve's character, but that of Sharon Carter as well, proving Coates mastery of this part of the Marvel Universe.

Coates latest tale of Steve Rogers feels like it was ripped from the pages of Mark Gruenwald's legendary run on the character in the best of ways.

At it's core, Champions #1 offers a new status quo for heroes that places them in a unique situation where the "kids" are fighting against the world, but the shakiness of the premise and the story possessing more holes than swiss cheese means it isn't able to hit a home run and pull readers in for the long haul.

While the art Di Meo and Quinn remains appropriately energetic for the adventures of these young heroes, Ewing's premise simply doesn't have the legs to justify the "betrayals", characterizations, and side stories. Unfortunately, it all feels like a wasted effort.

The final page of the story hints at some big revelations to come and though this is the best issue of the run to date, it still has a way to go.

Whether you want a sneak peak into Cyberpunk or simply a solid, bloody affair, Trauma Team has what you're looking for.

It's been a rock solid story so far and gives us a great look into the world of Cyberpunk!

Trauma Team perfectly was able to tell a captivating story while capturing the world of Cyberpunk, and is definitely worth your time, whether you plan on playing the game or not.

This is most definitely a one-shot you should avoid.

Presented as a look into the minds of the heroes that are making a stand against the Batman Who Laughs and his army of warriors from the Dark Multiverse, this stand-alone is a solid one if not a tad redundant.

A worthy first outing for those looking to have their costumed hero and villain fare presented with a dark and realistic edge.

This second issue doesn't quite live up to the first, but in the art department, it continues to be stellar.

While I'm crossing my fingers for more surprises, Dead Eyes does what it sets out to do with some of the best creators in the business today.

The premise of this story is essentially "what if Adam West's Batman and Frank Miller's Batman switched places" and while this issue does an adequate job of taking us into those two worlds, it misses out on the humor of the original series.

Still, if you enjoyed The Wrong Earth and were looking for another way to revisit these characters, this is just that and worth your time.

Empyre: Avengers #0 might not be the best start to a comic book crossover event, but it's certainly an interesting one, warts and all.

Empyre is looking to be a summer blockbuster that plays on the strengths of the Marvel Universe, weaving continuity seamlessly into this event series.

This series is neck deep in continuity and this acts as both a strength and a weight around its neck.

While surprises in comics can certainly be a good thing, there are so many moving pieces in this crossover, that its becoming hard to keep track of them all.

With two issues left, I'm crossing my fingers that the mini-series can still turn itself around before the end.

Empyre as a whole is a mixed bag and, while it has interesting elements, such as Reed Richards slapping on Iron Man's armor, it is a crossover that ultimately falls far short of its promise.

The Cotati simply weren't unique enough to shoulder an event such as this and it showed.

Ewing and Schiti are able to capture character moments well enough, but Empyre weaves a story with weak cohesion and the final page will have you groaning that there may be a sequel in the works.

Garney is doing the work of his life here in the art department while Duggan nails the feelings of the characters and the supernatural shenanigans.

Marvel's free comic for 2020 gives us a look into the world of the X-Men and the Marvel Universe in the coming months, and while these are two entirely different stories, they both do a solid job of hinting at things to come.

If you're in search of a superhero comic that doesn't necessarily break the wheel, Williamson's run on The Flash may be worth your time.

If you're into some standard superhero fare, The Flash has you covered.

This issue is definitely elevated by the inclusion of Scott Kolins artwork, the penciller during arguably one of the most popular runs of the scarlet speedster with Geoff Johns' original adventures of Wally West.

The Rogues are still written in character here, albeit with a vastly different appearance thanks to Lex's "gift", but it could have been weaved into the story a bit stronger when all was said and done.

In the long history of superhero comics, it can sometimes be hard to find truly original story ideas, but the latest issue manages to do just that (for the Flash anyway).

This issue feels like something of an exposition dump to catch Allen up to speed and while the interesting new side effect of what happens when a speedster access a now defunct Speed Force is intriguing, the issue tends to run out of gas throughout.

It's a solid issue if hamstrung a little due to its crossover tie-in.

While this story line has had its ups and downs, it continues to be your standard super hero fare that does a good job of throwing interesting new challenges the Flash's way.

A serviceable ending to a crossover arc that probably would have been better left to the side.

While there are definitely some holes in the story, it's a fun romp that does a good job at diving into these rivals.

Definitely worth your time.

A definite must buy for any fan of the Flash.

Williamson and Duce provide another serviceable story here, but it certainly doesn't live up to the origin issue of Paradox, though it has quite the stinger.

Each issue has given Flash fans a banger of a final page and #752 remains no different. Great superhero fare!

A fun, fast paced super hero story!

The latest issue that continues Barry's war against Paradox has the added benefit of giving us the most unlikely of team ups as the Flash partners up with Eobard Thawne, The Reverse Flash. Williamson and Sandoval weave a story that will hopefully be seen as one of the best Flash stories of the modern Rebirth-Era of DC Comics.

It's clear that this story has a firm grasp on what makes Barry Allen, and his city, stand out from the other titans of DC Comics and I can't wait to see what the next story arc brings as it's clear Thawne has some big ideas for how he will menace Barry moving forward

As Joshua Williamson's run on The Flash sprints toward the finish line, we get another delightfully solid installment, with Eobard Thawne putting together his aptly named "Legion of Zoom".

As Williamson's run on The Flash sprints toward its finale, I'm certainly crossing my fingers that it will be seen as one of the best Barry Allen runs since Geoff Johns left the book.

A definite must for Flash fans and old school super hero fans alike.

Joined by Sandoval and Kollins on art duties, the latest issue is definitely a love letter to the Scarlet Speedster and fits nicely with the epic stories of the likes of Geoff Johns and Mark Waid.

If you're a Flash fan, this final arc of Williamson's is definitely worth checking out.

One of the best issues of Williamson's run so far and definitely worth your time.

A great conclusion to a great run.

This first entry is fine, but it could have used a stronger start for the scarlet speedster.

Ultimately, it feels like an homage to the adventures of yesteryear, with some solid art by Will Conrad, but it could definitely use a shot in the arm.

The run is still on its "sea legs" and while there are strong moments weaved throughout, this new take on Barry Allen has a long way to run.

Shinik and Conrad's first major story line for Barry Allen ends in a way that makes the whole affair feel like nothing more than a placeholder.

If you can find a brief refresher for the first part of this crossover, it is totally worth it as this makes for a strong entry.

This latest annual does a fantastic job of giving us a story that not only looks at Barry Allen through the eyes of one of his classic villains in Captain Boomerang, but also gives an outstanding excuse to have the hero team up with the Suicide Squad.

A mixed bag of an issue, but there's some solid ground work in the stories it presents.

Perhaps future issues will make better use of the many, many elements used here, but this initial chapter needs a spit shine.

While the last page twist certainly promises big developments down the road, it isn't enough to shoulder what's lacking for the second issue overall.

The best issue of the series yet and if they can keep up this tempo, IDW may have a hit on their hands.

While the new focus is fairly interesting, it isn't nearly as entertaining as what came before it.

While the premise of the series has been hit or miss so far, this latest installment puts fantastic use to the idea of this new environment, creating the best issue of the series to date.

While there is one heck of a finale that gives us the arrival of one of the biggest "Joes" in the franchise's history, it's not enough to make this latest installment reach new heights such as the previous issue focused on the Dreadnoks!

This latest issue focuses squarely on Scarlet and her issues with PTSD, weaving the tale of how she rejoined the group, making for a thought provoking and fun issue.

Definitely not the issue to start with if you're looking to dive into this new world for G.I. Joe.

With nine issues down, it's definitely time to start bringing the pieces together into a cohesive story line. A fun ride, but one that needs a tune up.

While having an overarching story line might be a bit more engrossing at this point, this makes for another fine installment of the series.

If younger readers are looking for a scare, better to crack open any of the old novels rather than this wanting tale.

This is most definitely a "swing and a miss".

The latest issue of this series set in the universe created by R.L. Stein manages to turn things around by throwing in an interesting twist, and while it still suffers from some of the problems that plagued it in earlier installments, it definitely received a shot in the arm here.

Steve Orlando puts a bow on his supernatural team book that brings together the "monsters" of Gotham City with a solid final entry.

A great venture into the world of magic and a comic that is definitely worth your time for the visuals alone, let alone solid story telling.

I Breathed A Body might not roar out of the gate, but it is definitely prepared to roar past the finish line thanks to the strong bones of its story and an abundance of creepy visuals.

The issue itself doesn't push the boundaries in a way that say Grant Morrison or Scott Snyder's run had, but it's some worthwhile superhero fare, junk food if you will.

Justice League should be big, flashy, and loud, and this story leaves us with a whimper.

Even the return of Doug Mahnke on pencils couldn't save this storyline from ending with a whimper.

This new issue might not break the wheel, but it does a serviceable job of taking some of the biggest heroes of the DCU and giving them a threat worthy of their team.

The premise is an interesting one and this issue is a prime example of some good old fashioned super hero fare.

It's a fine story, but that's about it.

Even if you are not currently a fan of Conan The Barbarian as a character, this issue may very well make you one.

Locke & Key: In Pale Battalions Go is an excellent "welcome back" for fans of the original series while also providing an independent story that easily introduces new readers to its concept without ever missing a beat. Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez are firing on all cylinders in this issue and it shows on every page.

The series isn't afraid to dissect the horrors of war and continues to be a captivating story that definitely earns its place within the Locke And Key universe.

A near perfect mini series.

The first issue acts as a serviceable entry point into this new world of the "Inked" but it stumbles in offering anything new and noteworthy to bring readers back to the fold for the next chapter.

This new 2099 was a hodgepodge of some neat ideas which unfortunately falls flat in the finale. A head scratcher more than anything.

If you're a die-hard fan of 2099, there's enough here to whet your whistle.

It's a feel good story that is simply begging for something more, but maybe the former is what we could use right now.

The strength of this Snapshot series is the different takes on the Marvel universe, but this particular story following Kerry and Jay is one best forgotten or left unread altogether.

If you're going to take a superhero out of his comfort zone and give him a brand new status quo, you'd better have the "story beat chops" to back it up. Unfortunately, Nightwing's latest issue is a mess from top to bottom in that regard.

The story attempts to give us a better understanding of Bldhaven at the same time, but fails with an event that makes its citizens look completely ridiculous.

Simply put, if nothing else, this recent annual does give us some aspects of Dick's life never before seen that prove interesting, but the sum of its parts falls short.

No Longer Human is a masterpiece, assembled by a creator at the top of their game. Ito's stunning visuals work amazingly in tandem with the story created by Osamu Dazai. While works like Uzumaki and Tomie are getting adaptations of their own, we can only cross our fingers that this tale is one day adapted into a Hollywood picture, though it may be too unsettling for a general audience.

This might be an instance where "trade waiting" is the way to go, but this opening issue could have used a bit more bite.

The latest issue of the Boom miniseries continues its trek into a strange new Earth but unfortunately, isn't able to give us personality for either the characters or the world featured here.

Origins still suffers from finding its own voice and distinguishing itself from many dystopian stories we've seen in the past while creating compelling characters, but this is definitely one of the best issues so far.

While Starkiller doesn't break the wheel, it shows a clear love for swashbuckling sci-fi action and taking us back to an older era.

Sara is a fantastic "one and done" war story that delivers a steady supply of thoughtful characters and unique war time scenarios, and if TKO Studios can continue to produce comics on the same level, the publisher will certainly find a solid footing in the comic book community.

While they attempt to do something new with the strange relationship between Andi and her symbiote, it feels like we're treading old ground.

The story is still finding its "sea legs" but needs a strong shot in the arm to set itself apart.

This series has a ways to go before it should hit anyone's weekly piles.

Scream's world just isn't compelling and it needs an emotional core to reel fans in.

And so the first story arc of Scream ends with a whimper.

A great single issue story for superhero fans.

An amazing penultimate issue that should be considered one of the high points for the property.

It's a fine conclusion when all is said and done but it could have been more more than what we got.

This issue is a one and done story that does well at capturing the world and character of Captain Marvel, adding in enough levity to make this a worth while read for comic lovers across the board.

If you're looking for a stylish jaunt into the world of Spider-Man Noir, this issue is worth your time despite its flaws.

At the end of this issue, the "Noir-verse" expand just a little further and this mini-series continues to be a solid ride.

This issue introduces "Noir Electro" who is gleefully designed for the era, though I wish that the dialogue and overall story was able to keep up with the other moving parts.

This is definitely a story that needs to read all at once in trade format if anything.

Ultimately, it's a story that would have benefitted from being a tad smaller, but justifies its own existence without a doubt.

The story itself followers the titular hunter living in a world where the vampires' presence has been revealed and tends to take a lot of risks with its story and art, which is definitely hit or miss across the spectrum of this introduction.

One of the best first issues of the year and definitely worth your time and money.

This latest installment doesn't quite knock it out of the park, but manages to hit a solid "triple" when all is said and done.

A wonderful premise hamstrung by some weaker elements.

There are definitely a few changes that could have been made to make it a horror legend, but unfortunately, it falls short. Still worth a read for sure but just a tad beneath what could have been.

If you've ever wanted to read a comic that blends Man-Thing with the movie Annihilation, this is the one for you.