While Id have liked a stronger opening in a book Ive been looking forward to for a while based on the solicits, Zub is a strong writer with a great way with dialogue, and a sympathetic approach to his main character, so Im keen to see where it goes. Morisette-Phans artwork, combined with K. Michael Russells soft, subtle colouring give the book a nice Vertigo-vibe, and while I cant score this issue highly in and of itself, Id recommend it. Im keen to see where this goes.

Probably the weakest parts are the myth-making magical orbs, terrible punning with characters called Talis-Men, and a series of antagonists that feel fairly flimsy and one-dimensional don't draw you in the way we might expect by the third issue. Yet it's fun and has it's moments, so might be worth picking up if you're a fan of this genre, or if you want to see what Silvestri's up to these days.

Read it ironically or as an excavation of comic history, but don't expect nuance or subtlety.

Overall, this is a great first issue to introduce Nemo to a new audience, and the relaunch is in the hands of the perfect creative team – but I'm looking forward to them letting loose a little and perhaps trying out some new narrative structures for our new Nemo's forthcoming adventures.

As with much of Morrisons work, the full impact of the book wont be felt until were at least a couple of issues in, but all in all, this feels like the opening salvo of a short, small creator-owned project that could be massive, and will likely be with us long after its issue count is done.

Don't read issue 12 without reading the others, but do seek out the whole series. This feels like Clive Barker by way of 90's Vertigo, and that's a fantastic thing. Can't wait for the collected edition.

With dialogue like that, some beautiful exploration of the futility of orgasm through Jon's adventures in Cumworld, and a climactic (ha!) Dildo Battle, Fraction is doing something that's been required of comics for years he's making sex fun. Zdarsky's art gorgeously prevents this from ever seeming sleazy, and the whole thing feels effervescent and fresh, more like the immediate post-coital glow than the cold sweaty comedown.

A great team working on an exciting new book then. Supergirl is a character whose history is convoluted, and if Rebirth is about anything, its about making DC's arcane universe accessible. Orlando and his team succeed in offering us a Supergirl that is both easily recognisable to DC die-hards and intriguing to a new demographic, who will hopefully be drawn in by his skilful handling of an awkward super-teen story that doesnt feel like its trying too hard.

Pure, liquid, plastic pop of every hue and saturation, The Wicked and The Divine #3 cements its status as one of the most thrilling books around, and could be the one to unite the myriad tribes who follow Gillen's work. They can't deliver it quickly enough, and yet I'm loving the anticipation. And ‘Cthonic Homesick Blues' is one of the best issue titles ever.