Absolute Flash #8 is an essential issue both for fans of Barry Allen and those just seeking to collect the key issues of the Absolute Flash run. Not only are several different origins revealed, but characters are given more texture, and the future of possibly all of Absolute Flash is set up in its pages.

Fantastic Four/Gargoyles #1 is great for what it is but ultimately lands as a generic yet entertaining one-shot with a mostly forgettable story. If you are a fan of Gargoyles or just like to collect the odd one-shot or two, consider Marvels Fantastic Four/Gargoyles by Greg Weisman.

Immortal Legend Batman #2 (of 6) is a fun, stylistic action-adventure. However, it lacks the depth that diehard Batman fans might expect. Immortal Legend is also missing the character of Gotham itself, at least so far, which is a definitive element of anything titled Batman.

Kill All Immortals II: #1 is an action-packed start to a great graphic novel. Thanks to Kaplans writing, it is accessible to both new and returning fans from Kill All Immortals first run back in 2024. I recommend picking up the first issue to fans of action series like John Wick or fans of series with complex family dynamics like Succession. For those who want the full story, check out the original Kill All Immortals graphic novel!

Marvel Zombies Red Band #2 (of 5), while fun, is a disappointing read in terms of what it could have been. Opportunities are missed left and right, such as non-generic zombie redesigns of iconic heroes or tension between heroes and villains forced to team up to survive the flesh-eating horde. While the issue features plenty of action, the story reads more like a tunnel between Issue #1 and Issue #3 coming in November 2025. If you plan on picking up the entire five-issue series, then Marvel Zombies Red Band #2 should be a part of that collection. But if you are just looking to see if the Red Band line has delivered on its promised gore and horror, then in my opinion no, it hasnt, and I would not recommend this months issue of Marvel Zombies Red Band.

I cant begin to stress just how much I personally loved Radioactive Spider-Man #1, both as a critical reviewer and as an all-things-Spider-Man fan. If you are a fan of Spider-Man like myself, especially the weirder runs, or if you are simply looking to pick up the best titles of the Age of Revelation, then I wholeheartedly recommend Radioactive Spider-Man #1!

Even with moments of predictability and, at times, overly dense pages, Skinbreaker #1 serves as a successful opening to a wider world and a longer story that is sure to keep readers enthralled for its 8-issue limited run.

My recommendation: If you picked up the first issue of Skinbreaker back in September, then issue #2 will make a nice addition to your collection.

Undead Iron Fist #2 (of 4) proves that Danny Rand is truly immortal, at least when it comes to sheer martial arts coolness. Last month he returned with a mysterious new mission, and while this months issue only revealed a small portion of what that mission is, it did manage to capture the famed awesome action of the iconic former Iron Fist. If you are a longtime Danny Rand fan and happened to pick up last months Undead Iron Fist #1, I recommend Undead Iron Fist #2.

Universal Monsters: The Invisible Man #2 (of 4) is dark and twisted in all the ways fans of either James Tynion IV or the Universal Monsters franchise would expect. If horror, weird science, and a light dash of psychology are any of your personal favorites, then Universal Monsters: The Invisible Man continues to be for you.

Universal Monsters: The Invisible Man #3 (of 4) serves as an effective penultimate issue to this psychological horror series, capturing the weird science and eerie thriller elements of the Universal Monsters franchise. Its nice to see such an old, beloved series be brought to life with fantastic artwork and entertaining writing. That said, Universal Monsters: The Invisible Man is definitely not for everyone. If youve read and enjoyed the previous two issues of the series, Id recommend picking up a copy of issue #3 for yourself. If not, then Id give it a pass for now.