When you find yourself going through every panel of the recap, going through every page twice to take it all in, and reading every word of the back-matter pages, you know you are holding a really special comic.

"Sex Criminals" is one of the best books in comics from two of the best creators in comics.

The first arc of "Curse Words" has made it one of the most exciting new series to follow.

This is one of those issues that adds so much to the world, you can't wait to keep reading.

Our heroes are in trouble, but the quality of this book is not!

"Iceman" tries to do a lot, but succeeds most in its moments of emotional honesty.

A busy issue that finds time to lay groundwork, talk politics, develop characters and blow up some motorcycles

This issue is better in the context of the whole series, but it's one of the most amusing tellings of this period of comics history you are likely to find.

If a girl in a buffalo mask making out with a puppy would offend you, maybe this is not for you. Otherwise, a hilarious first issue in an exciting new miniseries!

"Detective Comics" is consistently one of the best team superhero books on the stands, and is reinventing the Bat universe in the most exciting of ways.

A predictable adventure that puts a neat twist on a so-so rogue.

A satisfying conclusion to a long running storyline.

Come for Peter's glorious beard, stay for Kris kicking all sorts of ass.

An amusing but forgettable Constantine story elevated by Pia Guerra's superlative art.

A by-the-numbers all-ages adventure, elevated by its earnest creators.

A completely overblown mess of insanity that nonetheless has a strange emotional resonance.

Creative hurdles hold back an X-book with a refreshing premise.

A big fight scene in the middle of a good story sure is something to do, but is somewhat forgettable when executed here.

A well crafted issue that doesn't work all that hard to justify its existence.