Excalibur#6 is everything that Tini Howard promised the series would be and more. It's clear what each character is grappling with and it seems that Howard & co. have barely scratched the surface of the conflict in Otherworld. Apocalypse's presence adds an everpresent unease and suspicion that keeps even the quietest moments between the team intriguing. Overall it's a kinetic, emotional, and incredibly sexy ride!

Marauders #5 is a winner. It has moments of great character evolution for Emma and Kate, Christian Frost and Bobby have some delightful moments, and even Storm gets a moment to show why she's always badass. If Duggan can distribute these moments more evenly to his incredible roster, Marauders would be nothing short of perfection.