Ultimate FF #3 is a disaster. The premise and the character portrayal is fine, but everything else is a nightmare. The storytelling is horrendous and poorly done, characters act like idiots or are not consistent, moral quandaries are tacked on and lazy, and the artwork absolutely kills whatever is left over. This book is getting cancelled soon and that's good. There's potential with this sort of team and maybe with more refined writing and artwork, it could be something more. As it stands, there's not more, just less.

Ultimate FF #5 is utter crap, pure and simple. There is nothing right with this comic. The story is horrendous and contrived as hell… and in poor taste. (::puts sunglasses on::) The tone is inconsistent and makes it hard to take the book seriously. The ending is so wrong and so stupid on so many different levels. The writing is forgettable and the artwork is bland. This was Joshua Hale Fialkov's final issue on the book (he sadly got too sick to continue with finishing the last issue, so there'll be a fill-in) and it looks like he decided to go completely crazy with this. However, the results are an absolute joke and have resulted in the worst comic I've seen Marvel put out since Marville.

Ultimate FF is a series that never once got off the ground in its entire run. It's been plagued by mediocre writing, forgettable to awful stories and boring artwork. I hope Marvel was satisfied, because this comic is going to remembered alongside their other “great” blunders like Marville, Avengers #200, Ultimatum, and One More Day.

Drumhellar #1 is just flat out awful. It's a comic that makes little to no sense, has no foundation for anything, the characters don't make sense, and the artwork is ugly. It's a comic that pretty much grabs the audience and tosses them into the deep end of a pool, hoping they can swim. If a comic starts like that and is this confusing, it will completely alienate its audience and drive most people anyway. As such, I cannot in good conscience recommend a mess like this. Avoid this book at all costs.

Drumhellar #5 just doesn't do it for me, especially with the rather flat ending for its first arc. The writing is subpar and overly complicated, the dialogue is bad, the characters are just not compelling, and it was poorly structured and put together. The artwork is divisive and while you may like that part of the book, it's not enough to save this.

Drumhellar #7 is pretty dang bad. It has some improvements in areas of the last issue, but it doesn't offer anything particularly good either. Heck, it even takes a bit away from the last issue with nothing visually unique or interesting on the pages. All you got is a poorly written story with bland characters. There's nothing to get into here and this comic still remains not recommended at all.

Drumhellar #10 brings this series to its apparent close if the ending is any indication. It's a weak conclusion if this is the true end; it left way too much plot holes and loose ends with its story and characters. The writing still suffers from the series' main problems and the artwork, surprisingly, feels visually boring this time around. In the end, even if the creative team was trying hard here to make a unique experience, it just never came into its own. I cannot recommend this series at all due to the quality of the writing and characters.

However, the art team (please tell me Wagner Reis is not related Ivan Reis), has some of most ghastly artwork I have ever seen a professionally made comic. Everyone looks like they were made in Photoshop (like someone cut out parts of a JPG and stuck them together), it's burly in parts, poor coloring and filters, weak as hell "action", awful body proportions, bland settings and backgrounds, and sometimes it's just flat out lazy (there's one panel where a guy is yelling and then in the next panel, he's stabbed but retains the same body pose and facial expression). It's like a third rate version of something Frazer Irving would draw, but even worse.

The Evil Within #1 is a mess from start to finish. The story is rushed, the characters are boring and unexplored, the writing is below average, and the artwork is rather weak. I don't know how exactly this comic will fit into the video game, but honestly, it's not doing a good job of making me want to find out. Best to just skip it.

Bloodstrike #1 is completely and utterly awful and the worst of it was that it wasn't even so bad it's good like you would hope. The writing is just terrible; the first issue does a horrible job of being accessible for new audiences, the artwork is garish, and the overall tone and edgy nature of the book makes it into one of the ugliest and most unpleasant experiences I have had reading a comic. There are moments of unintentional hilarity, but I cannot recommend this book in the slightest, even those who are big fans of Rob. If you want fun bad Liefeld comics, check out the remaster first volume of Youngblood that had Joe Casey involved with or even the New 52 Hawk & Dove series.

Bloodstrike #2 is less than impressive. It is slightly better than the last issue, since it doesn't engage in pointless, vile moments. However, in a strange way, that lack of shock (including the lack of story and character), ends up making the issue rather hollow and boring. Unless you are a big fan of Liefeld, there's no point at checking this series out.

While we got a story going and the main character was more tolerable, the comic now gives the audience a weak and dull story, odd censorship, and ugly art. Put your money towards some other pulp comic, like Black Bat that just came out recently.

Intersect #2 makes more sense than the previous issue, but that's not saying a lot. There are a lot of problems going on with the story, the characters, and the artwork that, even if they are intentional, do take a lot away from the overall experience and make reading the comic more of a chore to read than it should. At this point, Intersect is not recommendable.

Intersect #6 is where I officially say I'm done with this book for a long time. The story is way too vague and only ever feels clear in the recap portions at the beginning, the writing is lackluster, the artwork makes the comic a pain to read, and this arc feels like we really accomplished or gained nothing in the end. I'm not sure what other people see in the comic, but I cannot under any circumstances recommend Intersect due to its pile of problems. If you want an Image comic that is vague, really weird and supernatural, and has better artwork, just go read Drumhellar instead.

Anonymous Noise Vol. 1 could have been a decent, if unremarkable start to a Shojo series, but it is severely handicapped by poor artwork and bad storytelling. It's a story that's difficult read, follow along with, and get invested in because of questionable layouts and pacing. It's an utter pain to read a times, even taking away from pivotal moments. Unless these two key points get better, there's no way I recommend this manga.

There are many other isekai stories you can read out there, many of which are way better. This is just best left skipped over.

POP #1 is nothing particularly special. It's got an admittedly interesting premise, but the execution, the story, and the characters leave a lot to be desired. There is some decent writing and artwork to be seen, but they are not enough by themselves able to overcome the comic's other weaknesses. Maybe it'll get better as time goes on, but right now, you are better off listening to pop music than reading this comic.

POP #2 is pretty bad, continuing to drop the ball on the potential this series has. The writing feels weak, the characters aren't engaging, and the story and themes are not well written or fully explored enough to be compelling. Besides the art, there is really nothing to recommend about this book and I cannot in good conscience recommend something this poorly thought out and written. Just stay away.

POP #3 is just like the last issue: poorly written, filled with weak characters, wasted potential, and has only some decent artwork to show for it. Admittedly, it does seem like it tried a bit more with its characters and pushing the plot forward a bit, but that isn't remotely enough for a book like this. I'm not sure how it's going to end next time, but I suspect it's not going to be pretty.

POP #4 is what is, for better or worse. From my perspective, it's a lackluster ending with good artwork. In the end, I don't hate this mini-series — I'm just disappointed, sticking with it until the end in case it did a turn around. I personally cannot recommend anyone checking this out in the future when the trade comes out. I will say though that if you have been enjoying the mini-series up until now, you'll walk away from this happy.

Earth 2: Futures End #1 is a mess sadly, especially for this writer's first outing writing a DC Comic. The plot structure, writing mechanics, and more are an absolute mess and make this one of the more unenjoyable experiences I had with a DC Comics this side of Catwoman. I give the writer credit for trying to make a complete and fully realized story in a limited amount of space, but sometimes less is more and you need to know what to cut in order to make a good experience for the audience. Give this a pass and check out a better Futures End tie-in this week.

Earth 2: Society #1 is the first (and hopefully only) bad new book DC Comics launched in their new program. The story is lackluster and barebones. The artwork is nice but has little to work with considering the forgettable writing, and even though it is intentional by the writer, there's barely any characterization going on here. With so many new comics and new creative teams that DC is putting forth, there are much better things you could be spending your money on this month if you need your superhero fix.

Mercury Heat #1 is a bland and lackluster mess. It makes no attempt to try to engage and ease in readers to this new world and character remotely, the story is lackluster, the main character is a standard action hero that gives us nothing to work with in this issue, and there's little to no context for anything happening in the comic. Now the writing isn't too bad and there are some decent parts to artwork, but this is bad. If the comic explained things better or had a much more interesting character, this comic would be a lot better. In the end, Keiron Gillen has made far better comics with better first issues than this. Maybe come back later after more of the comic has come out, but right now, just ignore this book. It's not worth your time in the slightest.

Rent-A-Girlfriend Vol. 1 is a bad manga due to repetitive humor and a terrible male lead. What good it has is unable to get over the rather ugly moments found within it.

Robin: Son of Batman #7 is a mess. As the big climax to this event, it feels so rushed and jumbled in its storytelling. Things don't make sense or feel properly built up to. The writing is lacking, the continuity is an utter mess, and the artwork just doesn't look good. I'm hoping that Tom King can save this event with the final issue next month, because Robin War is looking very dire currently.

Spider-Woman #1 is a letdown overall. As a first issue, it fails at introducing a new audience to Spider-Woman thanks to a poor introduction and the dumping of the characters into the middle of an event story with no thought. Old fans will probably not be into her portrayal or the other characters here. The writing leaves a lot to be desired, while the artwork's is okay at best. Unless you are already reading Spider-Verse, this book is just a big misfire from Marvel and is best left alone until it improves.

Survivors' Club #1 is a thoroughly disappointing first issue. It boasts a pretty good premise and a lot of the story ideas and surprises are ones that can be very intriguing. However, the execution—the sloppy writing and poor storytelling—hurt the experience the comic has to offer. Due to the poor writing and pacing, I cannot recommend this comic at this point. Maybe if it gets better as time goes on I could give this book a yay" but not now. Just skip it and hold out for another Vertigo book.

The Covenant #1 is boring. There's nothing wrong with the premise or what the story wants to do, but every other little thing about the comic is either badly written, poorly executed, or incredibly dull. If you want to read a Biblical epic, like this seems to want to be, I'm sure there are better options out there even ignoring the actual Bible. This though? Not really worth your time ultimately and it's best left skipped.

Shinobi: Ninja Princess #1 isn't yet worth the time. The writing need work, the story and characters are underdeveloped, and the artwork isn't enough to carry the burden. Honestly, if you want to read a comic about teenage ninjas, I'm sure there's something out there you can find (even easier if you happen to like turtles).

Shinobi: Ninja Princess #2 is a bit of an improvement over the last issue, but it is still in need of a lot of work. There could be something to this series if the writing was to improve (as well as the characters and setting for that matter). However, I still can't particularly recommend this to anyone as of now.

Catwoman: Election Night is not very good. While it has a strong story involving Prez, the main event is not very good and takes up the majority of the pages in this comic. The writing is bad, characterization is questionable, the story is poorly told, and the political commentary is terrible here. As much as I enjoyed the Prez portion, I struggle to really recommend this comic, especially at a $5 price point.

Clean Room #1 has a lot of good ideas going for it and there are things to like, especially the unsettling vibes the story is emanating. The problem lies solely in the execution of the story and writing due to how unnatural and fast everything comes across. This is another Vertigo book I and many others were excited about reading, especially after it got put off for so long. However, the first issue is a disappointment despite the gold that lies underneath all of its problems. Maybe come back if it improves and hopefully, it will.

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps: Rebirth #1 is the first real misfire of the Rebirth issues, that I have read at least. It's pretty much the equivalent of a free preview that would you get for an upcoming book in stores, but it lacks any action, character drama, or big suspense/excitement. It's just incredibly lackluster and feels like its missing something that could really make it shine. More than any other book, this is the first Rebirth issue you could easily skip and not miss a single thing. Hopefully, the main book coming later this month is much better.

New Avengers #13 is an averagely written issue that has subpar artwork and the false advertisement that it ties into Inhumanity (which probably isn't the writer's fault). After having a series of surprisingly good issues, New Avengers sadly closes the year out with a whimper instead of a bang.

New Avengers #29 is perfectly okay. There's nothing really too bad about the book, but nothing all that great either. The writing is fine, but the lack of progress and weak artwork really holds it back a lot. With the end coming in a few months, the book should really pick up the pace a bit for its own sake" unless it's just biding time until Secret Wars — which would be rather frustrating.

New Avengers #30 is quite possibly one of the weakest and worst comics we've had this year honestly. It contains an interesting development that should really work, but somehow it misses the mark by a long shot. It's a comic with nothing but exposition in it. There's no characterization, barely any plot advancement, the dialogue is terrible, there's no sense of emotion or horror from any of the characters, no excitement or intrigue to it, and the artwork is just so average. With issues like this, the excitement and interest in Secret Wars is slowly drifting away.

New Avengers #31 is a comic that is slowly limping forward towards Secret Wars. Not much really happens in it until the ending and even then, the big reveal for the issue is a mixed bag. The writing is just slightly below average and the artwork is just not capable of properly conveying the tone and feel that the story wants. There's just not much left but to hope that somehow this comic turns around very quickly.

New Avengers #33 is a very flat and unfortunately abysmal way to end the comic series. It lacks a good ending and doesn't do a good enough job of getting the audience excited to read Secret Wars. The characterization is almost nonexistent and the comic is almost entirely exposition, with the characters just explaining things for pages and pages at a time. It all makes for a very unsatisfying and disappointing finale for the comic and unlike Avengers #44, I cannot recommend buying this issue. You can just read about happens in a comic forum or online and sadly, it really doesn't feel like you would be missing that much.

This book is frustrating. There are good elements here, but as an experience, there's too much exposition and backstory at the expense of everything else, leading to a hollow, kind of empty experience that can be hard to read.

You're not missing much besides the terrific art if you give this series a skip.

The art here is the saving grace though. Becky Cloonan draws some nice looking characters and scenery, which does help the audience get a sense of how different the world and its people are. The colors and shading do help with setting the tone and mood for what is happening in the scenes, with a particular highlight when the Draculoids appear for the first time and what they exactly do. 5.5 The artwork is very nice and appealing. There are lots of interesting ideas and concepts floating around. Not new reader friendly. Does not explain anything at all about what is going on. Underdeveloped to unlikeable characters.

The art? Well it's fine and there's nothing that's drawn badly, but that's it. Becky Cloonan has nothing visually interesting to draw here. Nothing stands out or grabs your attention outside of the scene with the blue robot due to some decent emotion, so the art is kind of wasted.

I think there is something exciting or remarkable on the horizon with this whole possible war/revolution between these teens in the desert and BLI, plus the storyline with the robots is actually quite good. However, with just flat heroes and villains, slow progression (you got three more issues, do something!), lackluster dialogue and story structure, and wasting perfectly well-drawn art; the Killjoys comic continues to be fall flat of what it could possibly be. So much potential, but yet mostly a dud.

The artwork by Becky Cloonan is good as usual. Happily, unlike previous issues, she does occasionally have some neat to draw and show why her art is great. The stuff with the sexbots looks good and there are a couple of neat looking panels. Bonus points to the colorist on this for really making a bunch of scenes stand out as well. 4.5 The story with the androids is very emotional.Val is actually good as a villain.The artwork all around is good.The main character and story are dull.BLI are not interesting or compelling.Writing and dialogue is pretty lacking.

I could comment on the artwork, but there is nothing I can say about it. Becky Cloonan is a great artist and everything I've said about her work here in all of my reviews remains true. The art is good, but wasted here on a story that does have potential, but has so many problems going for it. 4.5The artwork is stellar as always.Korse's character has gone through developments.The main character's origin is pretty interesting and unique.The main character herself and the villains are kind of bland.The writing is lacking in many areas.Lacks impact and emotion for the audience.Trying to do too much with little time.

The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys #6 is sadly not very good. It has a problematic ending that raised way too many questions, characterization as inconsistent, and other kinds of problems. I was more than willing to eat a big bowl of crow if the comic managed to turn everything around at the end, but sadly it didn't. As such, I cannot recommend this mini-series at all, having now seen it in its entirety.

This Damned Band #1 is a comic that I really wanted to like, especially with a writer that I already really like. However, the quality of the writing, the almost nonexistent story (that was spoiled ahead of time by Dark Horse), and the flawed artwork hold this comic back way more than it should have. For people who are fans of music documentaries and were curious about this comic, just hold off until there are more issues out there. Everyone else, just walk away and check out some of Cornell's other work, like Saucer Country.

Civil War II #4 is a very average read. The story suffers from a lot of problems in its execution, pacing, and how it portrays Carol Danvers in the book. It doesn't feel like an equal argument at all, which makes the narrative one-sided and not as compelling as it could or should be. In the end, it's just really hard to recommend this comic enough though it engulfs most of Marvel series right now. It's visually gorgeous, but that's really it in the end.

Civil War II #5 is a step down from the last issue. While we finally got the action we were promised from the very beginning, we sacrificed story progression for it, outside of a very questionable ending. The writing had a lot of problems, especially when it comes to character depiction, and the artwork, while amazing, has some slipups as well. This is the weakest issue of this event by far, so hopefully things can bounce back somehow next time around.

Civil War II #6 is a step up from the last issue, with some minor improvements to getting the story back on track and fixing the issues with the inking. Its main problem lies in the fact that not much was accomplished by the end, mostly just setting things up for the other books or the final two issues. It ultimately leaves the comic rather uneventful with not much to talk about. Perhaps things will pick up as we reach the final stretch.

Civil War II #8 and the entire Civil War II event were a disappointment. This isn't the worst event ever with ones like Axis and the original Civil War out there, but overall it felt lacking and was mostly just a vehicle to setup other Marvel series. There was potential here with the overall premise and the backing of a powerhouse artist but it was squandered with bad characterization, tacked on messages that weren't explored all that well, unlikable protagonists, and very awkward writing and pacing.

Now it comes to artwork. It's decent and rather nice looking, with its bright colors and decent looking characters. It does one rather clever thing when Susie meets the man of her dreams and the only possibly funny scene in the comic was because of the artist more than the writer (Though, I just don't get Candle in the Wind. It looks extremely painful). Besides the occasional character that looks way older or younger than they are supposed to be and the fact the faucets often seem to be pouring out glue instead of water (At least, I'm hoping it's glue), I say the art was an overall win. 5.0 The main character is fully developed and realized.The artwork is good.It's more awkward and uncomfortable than funny.The pacing and flow is rather bad at times.?Narration is kind of weak.

Sex Criminalslost what steam it gained with the last issue in this one, mostly losing sight of how to be funny and how not to wear out a joke. Combined with the fact the story is very slow and nothing really that visually interesting happening, the comic actually became rather dull overall. For a comedy, that is something that should not happened at all. Hopefully with the next issue, the comic will correct this grave error and deliver on the premise and the funny.

Sex Criminals #4 continues to sink further and further. It has the potential and skill to be more than it is, but with such failed attempts at humor, it's refusal to progress the story, constant repetition of the same story beats over and over, and not giving the artist anything interesting to draw " there is nothing here. This comic needs something to improve it and preferably, a sense of humor.

Sex Criminals #5 is just a really flat and empty finale to the first arc. The humor does not work, there's no character development outside of one bizarre choice that adds nothing, the main story is ultimately stretched thin and the ending feels a bit hollow. The comic has nice artwork and while the main characters have been fully fleshed out (besides that bizarre choice), the comic just really does not have much otherwise.

Sex Criminals #6 is a promising start of a brand new arc that fills me with a bit of hope and confidence that previous issues haven't been able to instill. The story is interesting and could be very good depending on how it plays it out, but problems still remain. The book can't decide on or balance its tone, the humor falls even flatter than usual, and almost every character but Jon gets the shaft this issue. Hopefully, things will be getting better as time goes on and this is merely a bump in the road for the new arc.

Sex Criminals #7 is a mixed bag. There are certainly some positive aspects (characterization for sure), but there are also some bad parts that really sink the book. Jon is thoroughly becoming unlikeable, the storytelling was questionable, and the humor was forgettable at points.

The art for this comic is fine. The penciling, the inking, the coloring, and the layouts are all just fine, but that is it. It's just average work that does not do anything to either impress or be memorable for the reader, but it doesn't do anything particularly awful either. The only thing I can really comment on is that I couldn't tell that was Hawkeye right off the bat until he was holding his bow later on. 4.5 The artwork is nice.The Avengers were given some focus this issue.The scene with Thor and the kid was very enjoyable.Plot still stretched thin and not very memorable.The addition of a second writer has changed very little.The dialogue can be boring and melodramatic.

The artwork is fine, but like the last issue, that's pretty much it. Everything is done competently, but nothing about it really stands out except for when a Terminus appears and crushes Iron Man's robot. Not much else to say honestly. 4.0 The artwork is nice.All of the writing is competent.This issue and the last could have easily been combined into one.Some oddball moments in the writing.Not enough content to justify the price.The storytelling is too decompressed.

Art wise, it's kind of like the rest of the series so far. Never particularly exciting or incredible, but nothing really bad either. Everyone's drawn fine, the world's drawn fine, and the creatures are drawn… uniquely. Outside of maybe a hiccup or two, like the stale action I mentioned, nothing bad at all. Maybe that's one of this comic's greatest sins though, its art is never really spectacular or rarely does anything incredibly looking. This series is not something you would be buying for the art.

The art is…like the rest of the series up to now. It's certainly not bad, but there's nothing really special about it. Sure, the group shots look good in the final pages and when Eden Fesi is teleporting guys away, that's cool looking. However, there's just nothing else to it. It works, but you aren't going to really remember anything standing out. Also, something else that I noticed. Look at the cover for this issue and then look at Ex Nihilo in the book itself…

The artwork this time around is by Leinil Francis Yu and it is certainly a cut above the parade of mediocre and painfully average artists we had on this title. He's got a good sense of detail that helps make everyone look different and unique, standing out from everyone else and he can certainly draw an epic looking space battle (one that eventually becomes a curb stomp). Though the colorist he is paired up with always seems to be a bit odd with how he uses his tones and shades, like with how some people seem to shine a bit. Also, Bruce Banner looks like he is in his sixties in this book.

The artwork feels odd this time around. It's all drawn by one artist, one colorist (or as the credits put it color artist), and one inker; but the work looks different every chapter a way. One chapter has brighter colors, one has more shadows, etc. It's just really odd. That said, it's all drawn fine admittedly, just with nothing really visually interesting to look at outside of the retread of events in the first chapter.

The artwork is by Leinil Francis Yu and it is as good as always. The characters all look fine, the action is fine, and so on. It's the same quality you would expect from him on this title. It's just that it doesn't make the story any better and ultimately feels wasted on the book. 4.5The artwork is well done.Cliffhanger seems interesting.The writing has many problems and quirks.The characters have no presence, except for one.

Avengers #22 does not have much to it. The story is stretched thin to the point that it could have been told in two pages and there really isn't anything interesting for the art to show, resulting in an issue that could easily be skipped. There are some good character beats and moments, but not enough to justify the price. Just skip this or read this in the store if you really want to know what happens.

Avengers #23 is all about the action and setting the stage for the final part of Infinity. Unfortunately, it suffers greatly due to a lack of quality and consistent looking art, which degraded the action and tone at several points. If you've come this far, you might as well continue forward, but don't expect this issue to really wow you with the visuals.

Avengers #24.NOW is a decent enough start to the next act of Hickman's Avengers run. It has a bunch of problems, to be sure, but there is potential there that could result in some exciting stories later on. The only thing to note is that the issue costs five dollars. While there are more pages to the comic than usual, it's still a lot of dough to ask for a single issue.

Avengers #25 is a rather boring, but also a typical decompressed issue of the series. It is what we've come to expect from Hickman's Avengers series with its slow pace, lack of characterization, and issues being padded out. It's not awful, but it's not great either. The recommendation with this series is to always just read the series in paperback" no, in omnibus format. That's probably the only way to truly get the most out of a series like this.

Avengers #27 is starting to show a very bad sign of what this series is becoming if it continues on this path. The complete lack of story progression for the most part and the over decompression, combined with the fact that comic only ships once a month now is severely killing any sense of momentum, excitement, and interest one can get from this series. This comic needs to step things up desperately, because in the current direction, it'll kill the audience's interest and patience with it very quickly.

Avengers #28 is a hollow finale to the arc, despite things actually happening. Nothing about the arc feels like it deserved to be four issues long, the arc stretched out to the point of destroying any momentum or energy mustered with Infinity and the Rouge Planet issue.

Avengers #29 could possibly be the best issue of Hickman's run to date, being leaps and bounds better in areas that comic was doing poorly in before. The thing is though, it has some serious problems that hold it back from being all it could be. With a price point and lack of extra story content, alongside some art flubs and a horribly structured ending, this issue feels almost like a big rip off that's just trying to suck out extra money from you. As such, it leaves the issue in a hard place, where it's good, but also bad. It's best to read this in the stores and make the judgment of whether or not you would want to purchase this.

Avengers #30 is a pretty lackluster issue. It has some positives to it, but it lacks any real excitement, energy, or soul. A little disappointing since it had so much potential after that last issue.

Avengers #33 offers very little in the way of story, progression, or character. All it has are ideas that amount to nothing and are not even that original and some artwork that has its own problems. This is easily the most skippable issue of Hickman's Avengers run yet and I do recommend that you do that, saving yourself some extra money so you could put it towards better comics that are coming out this week.

Avengers #35 feels like its getting the series back on track and having it actually do something instead of biding time like it has for most of the year. There are some interesting plotlines and ideas being developed here that show potential going forward. The big problem though is that the time skip ended raising way too many questions and feels more like convenience for the writer with characters and stories instead of benefiting actual story. This starts the death march towards the end of this comic book run and whether it gets better or not from here, remains to be seen. Let's just hope it does.

I was curious about what this issue would be like after what we got last time, but having read it, what enthusiasm I had for this arc is slowly dwindling. Please get this comic back on track soon writer. The end is nigh.

Avengers #37 left me exhausted. The story never really went anywhere until the end, the characters are either unlikeable or underdeveloped, the writing is dull at best, and the artwork feels creepy. I'm not even sure what to say about this book at this point, but that's just something ugly within it.

Avengers #44 is a comic that I am very mixed on. On one hand, as a prologue to Secret Wars, it does a pretty solid job building things up and leading into it. There are improvements to the writing in some areas, like the pacing most noticeably. But on the other hand, the issue is a very poor finale for this series as a whole and it lacks in a lot of drama. This is the end of the world as the characters know it, but there's so little passion, emotion, or feelings here that it doesn't do a good enough job of making you feel the desperation and horror everyone should be experiencing. As such, it's hard to really give this a strong recommendation (or even condemnation) in the end. All I can say is that if you made it this far, you might as well read the issue regardless.

By no means an awful or terrible book, Batman Beyond #1 is just a disappointment at best and frustrating at worst. If you liked both Futures End and Batman Beyond animated series (to a degree that you don't mind the main character from the show having been killed off and replaced), I could say maybe check this out. Otherwise, there are better Bat-books out there to read than this.

The artwork is generally good. Clayface looks pretty good and his transformations are nicely drawn, but I swear this is the fourth redesign of this character. In all of his appearances, his usual form always looks different. Backgrounds are good, the action is nice, everyone looks different, and the facial expressions are decent. Really nice overall. 8.0 Clayface is a very fun villain to watch.The story and surprise at the end were a blast.The artwork is decent overall.Clayface's portrayal and appearance keeps changing with every story.Not as exciting as it could be.

Then there is artwork itself. It is honestly not bad, but there is certainly nothing special about it. It's bland and average looking, without a single thing standing out about it. Average penciling, coloring, and inking all around. Average artwork is certainly nothing bad in general, but with an awful script and story, it does not remotely help make the experience any more tolerable. The cover was nicely drawn though, I'll give them that.

Klarion #1 is a mess, something I was sadly expecting and was hoping wouldn't be true. Nocenti's writing and storytelling are still rather bad, making this a frustrating read. There are some interesting ideas here and the artwork is a feast for your eyes, but it's not something I can recommend. I'll keep an eye on this going forward to see if it gets better, but I'm not sure if it will.

Legendary Star-Lord #1 is a very mediocre issue that really needed a lot more work. It needed to be more accessible for a new audience, it needed to be more exciting to hook the readers in, it needed more rewrites to fix some script and art hiccups, it just needed more of almost everything. This is not a good way to promote a new movie with delivering such a lackluster product for four bucks. Not worth checking out.

While Little Nightmares #1 boasts fantastic artwork that captures the video game wonderfully and there are interesting ideas here, the writing and storytelling are not very good.

Red Thorn #1 is sadly a misfire for Vertigo. On one hand, this comic has great potential and ideas, while also having some very nice looking artwork. On the other hand, the comic's narrative, story, and main character are rather inconsistent in how they are written. I'm not sure if I can recommend this one due to those problems. Maybe wait a bit first to see what happens next before checking this one out.

Secret Origins #4 is a mediocre, boring, and most importantly, disappointing comic. There's a lot of potential with these writers getting to do origin tales or having the opportunity to expand further on the characters they love. However, just about every origin tale has been done already with nothing new to offer, the writing was often boring, and artwork ranged from good to downright hideous. I was so excited about this issue but it offered nothing of value to justify the $5 price tag. Skip it.

Sovereign #1 is okay, but could be much better. It offers three different stories each with their own strengths, but also with big weaknesses. The lack of background knowledge, poor story structure, and the general feeling of boredom plague each of these stories separately and hurt them quite a bit. There is potential here with each tale and the next issue could easily correct these problems, but as it is, Sovereign‘s first issue feels more like a preview of things to come rather than actual first issue.

Sovereign #2 is a bit weaker than the first; the the main problem with the series already rears its head — with three stories going on, where the stories are rather slow and uneventful while also lacking with characterization and sometimes context — the comic itself is just not engaging as it could be. This is the type of story that does not work at all on a monthly basis. If you must read it, just wait for a trade collection.

The artwork is also having trouble as well in some areas — though it does succeed in others. This issue appears to be moving the series in a better direction than before, but at the moment, it is still in need of a lot of work to make it acceptable.

Sovereign #4 continues to show potential and have an intriguing, if admittedly familiar story that may be worth reading. However, it's still bogged down by its slow pace, being too much tell instead of show, and forgettable cast of characters. There are things to like here, but it still needs much more improvements before it can fully recommendable.

Sovereign #5 is a simple one-shot that's honestly forgettable and not exciting or engaging. It's generic, doesn't progress the story or add much to the universe, and ultimately leaves the series on a rather boring note for now. There's just nothing here to really recommend unless you're a true diehard fan of the series.

Is It Good?Splatoon Vol. 1 is a disappointing start for a series. While it serves its target demographics (particularly young adult males) perfectly fine and captures almost all of the franchise's aesthetic, it feels like the story missed its mark by quite a bit. It ignores almost all of the female characters (strange for a videogame series where the female characters are remarkably recognizable and iconic), the action in an action series is toned incredibly down, and all of the characters and writing just feel flat. There's nothing offensive here, but beyond just its small target audience, there's no real reason for fans of Splatoon to check it out.

Telos #1 is a mediocre comic. There's nothing wrong with it that is really bad or makes it hard to read, but there's nothing really great to make you happy that you read it. Unless you were a big fan of the character from Convergence, I don't see there being enough here worth recommending.

Terminal Hero #1 is a swing and a miss. There is potential in the premise and the artwork does help give the book an extra edge, but the writing and storytelling here is just so clunky. It needs a lot of work done before it's really worth considering a purchase and I just can't recommend it, even if you are a fan of this creative team.

The art is the only real saving grace to this comic. Its purdy looking and nice, with the action scenes being intense and the emotions expressed well (most of the time). The comic does have its occasional flub (like the questionable body poses that Catwoman does), but nothing it does will distract or take you out of the comic, unlike the writing.

Catwoman #24 continues its trend of terrible dialogue and plotting, constantly changing the plot and contradicting itself. Catwoman is in desperate need of a new writer and new direction, otherwise this is one book that'll continue to destroy itself.

Catwoman #25 has its problems, some of which can be found being perpetrated by the usual team on the book. However, with a completely different tone and the fact the book is trying to evoke some simple fun, Catwoman #25 feels different and enjoyable in comparison to what has come before. If people are looking for some fun with Catwoman and don't mind if the book is rather silly give this issue a chance.

Catwoman #27 is pretty bad with its subpar dialogue, poor structure, bad characterization, and terrible dream sequence. It's certainly not the worst issue of the series and the artwork wasn't too bad, but honestly, there is no point in buying this. If you want a decent tie-in to Gothapia, go get Batwing.

Catwoman #29 is a lot of fun and great issue. It gives a great depiction of Catwoman, an enjoyable and exciting heist, and with desire to see more stories like this. While we may not be getting any more stories like that for a while, we can at least have a good story to keep coming back. Definitely recommended.

Catwoman #30 had some promise with the premise of the arc, but it ultimately still fails to deliver. The writing is still awful from the plotting to the dialogue, bad characterization all around for the cast, and now with bad and ugly artwork. The only good thing that can be said that it appears that the comic is approaching its end and soon, we may not have to deal with this anymore. Hopefully, that's the case.

Catwoman #33 is awful, pure and simple. The writing has continued to degrade more to where it all culminated in a lackluster and quite poorly put together ending. Catwoman herself remained an unlikeable jerk throughout and the rest of the cast wasn't any better. Top it all off with terrible looking artwork and you have quite possibly the worst comic DC has produced in years. It's going to a bright and happy day once the book changes teams this October.

Catwoman #34 is a completely weak and underwhelming finale to Nocenti's Catwoman run. The story was unengaging, Catwoman barely did anything in the actual issue, the writing was a mess, and the artwork was just forgettable and drab. And, fittingly, that's how Nocenti's entire run ends. It started with an god-awful origin story and ended falling flat on its face and breaking its nose. I'd wager a guess that most people will end up remembering this run as easily the worst comic book run of the New 52.

Catwoman #35 is a little miracle. The new creative team gives this book just what it needed: an intriguing story, a well-written main characters, solid writing, and fantastic looking artwork. It's been a long time since I've been so excited and happy to read Catwoman, and I hope that this joy and the quality of the book will continue in future issues. Highly recommended, especially if you are a fan of the character and of Batman Eternal.

Starve #1 is a pretty disappointing experience. While the main character and the premise show promise, the setup going on here and the execution are not handled too well while the writing and artwork leave a lot to be desired. I'm all for a good cooking series, even one that wants to be as serious and gritty as this, but this first outing did not really sell me on this comic at all. As such, I can't recommend the comic at this current point.

Starve #2 is an improvement over the first issue in a couple of ways. The story is finally underway and the writing has gotten a lot better with the dialogue and pacing. It still feels underwhelming in areas, like with how it continues to tell instead of show most of the time, and the artwork in general isn't great. I still cannot recommend the comic at this time, but I can say that if you did like the first issue, this is a marked improvement over it.

Starve #5 closes out the first arc on a disappointing note. While the writing was efficient, the execution of the story and the resolutions within it felt far too rushed and unsatisfying. It felt as if the writer was trying to juggle too much and wrap things up too soon. It's a shame, since the ideas and areas the comic explored weren't necessarily bad, but just not fully there. Maybe the second arc will be where things get better, but right now, Starve leaves a bit to be desired.

Avengers & X-Men: Axis #2 was a chore to read and a pain to write about. It's not that it's a bad or terrible book; it's just that for an event comic, it feels so lackluster and underwhelming. It feels like it should be kept and focus on solely in the pages of Uncanny Avengers and a maybe a tie-in or two, especially when it feels so tied to that book. I can't really recommend this considering my experience with it, unless it does a major turnaround in the next issue.

Avengers & X-Men: Axis #3 was a good start to a possible turnaround for this book. The writing felt much better, along with the characterization, dialogue, and artwork. The only thing lacking is a good, engaging story, something that's not easily accomplished when the book is constantly stuck in a fight scene with rather weak villains. While not completely sold, I am at least interested in seeing where this book goes from here.

Avengers & X-Men: Axis #4 seems to be continuing the slight increase in quality for the book, with improved writing and a story finally emerging from the wreckage. However, what story is emerging or has been seen so far, feels rather tired with the heroes being villains/jerks. There are some interesting ideas and twists with it mind you, but Remender is going to have to pull out some more stops if this event is to truly shine.

Avengers & X-Men: Axis #5 is a polarizing issue. The issue definitely displays solid elements and leaves off on a solid cliffhanger, but it also has a lot of other problems to it that hurt it quite a bit (the tone that feels off and the fact that we're still in setup mode). Then again, there's more potential here than in the previous issue, so that's promising.

Avengers & X-Men: Axis #6 is a big step backwards. Yes, the story finally feels like it is taking off, but it took way too long to get to this point. This issue is still just setup, the story was messy and poorly told overall, and the artwork didn't enhance everything like it should have. There is some decent writing underneath the clumsy narrative, but it's not enough. This event has been spinning its wheels for far too long and it's really hard, even impossible, to recommend this comic. Unless this does a massive 180 next issue, just forget about this comic.

Avengers & X-Men: Axis #7 is better than the previous issue, but that's really not saying a lot. The story isn't really there, just turning out one very long, albeit nice looking fight scene. There's not much in the way of characterization, development, or twists to anything. Honestly, the way things are shaping up, it's going to feel like a rush job to wrap everything up in the coming issues.

Avengers & X-Men: Axis #8 is one long extended fight with a contrived and rushed as hell plot. As this event nears the end, I can only shake my head in disappointment and wonder what could have been for this story. It's been such an underwhelming and lackluster experience that with the last issue coming, I have serious doubts this series will end in a remotely satisfying manner. We'll find out next time I suppose.

Avengers & X-Men: Axis #9 is one hell of a finale for this event. It is one incredible train wreck. The plot and story make no sense and are contrived as hell, the writing is awful, the characterization is a joke and insult to fans, and the artwork is a mess with so many people working on it. It's official. After a series of bad event comics, one after another, Marvel should walk away from them for a good year or two. They need time to sit and think about what they did, like a child who broke a vase or something.

Hulk #1 is a comic that is trying really hard to sell its story about a PTSD-riddled She-Hulk and her trying to live with this new, uncontrollable rage. However, it doesn't really work given the character's long history and even then, the writing can be very forceful and awkward with hammering in its points. This is not really a bad comic by any means, but it's difficult to recommend. It's nothing like She-Hulk's past series and currently, it's telling more of a basic Hulk story, just substituting Jen in for her dead cousin. I say hold off getting this comic until more issues are out and we can see where the creative team is going with their story.

Hulk #2, like the first issue, is not a bad comic. The issue handles its subject matter about a character who is suffering from PDSD as best as it can. However, it's very slow moving approach and buildup, despite the audience already knowing the reveal, keeps things rather uneventful and light on story. With a lack of content, excitement, and its plodding nature, Hulk is still not yet showing its true potential. It's not a bad comic, but for what it offers right now, it's not enough. Again, just sit and wait on this for a little while longer to see where it goes.

Hulk #3 feels like it's being told in the wrong format. While its story and characters are well thought out, its pacing and lack of forward momentum really hurts the story. Being dished out on a monthly basis does this comic no good at all. This is a story that would benefit more in a large graphic novel or regular prose book form where you get to read a lot of it all at once. As such, by itself and as a monthly feature, Hulk is not really worth your time. Unless things kick it up a notch next time, you are better off waiting for a trade collection.

Hulk #4 has noble intentions, but the painfully slow pace of the story means you're better off waiting for the trade.

Hulk #5 is an improvement over the last issue with much better plot and character development, but it still suffers from pacing and tonal issues.

Hulk #6 dropped the ball. The story is a letdown due to how rushed and anti-climactic it feels after all the buildup this entire arc, while the big climax everyone was waiting for no longer fits due to the storytelling and writing either. The character arcs feel rushed, and the art dipped considerably. After all of this buildup and waiting, I can't recommend sticking with Hulk for the time being.

Hulk #7 is an okay start to the new arc, but it's hampered by weird writing, some poor storytelling, and artwork that has a lot of issues.

A step up for the series, even if it feels nothing like the issues that came before it.

Batgirl and the Birds of Prey: Rebirth #1 is a mixed bag. It's got a decent story, is rather new reader friendly, and the artwork has its charm. However, there is also the less than stellar writing, weak storytelling, and inconsistent art. It's something that I would like to recommend, but it's not exactly strong enough yet for me to do so. Maybe when the first real issue comes out in August.

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Vol. 1 is not particularly great. There are flashes of greatness within the manga, but it's held back by not being able to forge its own path and is stuck adapting a movie currently in its first storyline. Most of the characters are just kind of there and storylines don't feel very well-fleshed out currently either. At this point, I would just suggest checking out the movie rather than reading the manga.

Kaptara #1 is a pretty forgettable and lackluster start to a new series. The story isn't all that interesting and is messy, the main character isn't compelling or even all that likeable at points, and the writing is just in need of a lot more polish. If you were expecting a fun, feel-good comic or even something as outrageous as Sex Criminals but in space, you'll be let down. It remains to be seen whether or not I can recommend this series.

No Mercy #1 is just not a comic I can recommend at this early stage. The story's setup so far is just too generic and has no interesting twist or hook to it, no one stands out amongst these characters, and the artwork doesn't fit the tone and feel this story is trying to convey. Unless you are fans of these types of stories or movies, just give this a pass for the time being.

Past Aways #1 is, unfortunately, not as great as you may hope. It does a decent job job as a first issue, introducing the audience to the characters and premise, but it has nothing else going for it. No one is likeable or interesting, the writing is average at most, and the artwork is just okay. There are much better science fiction comics going on right now and while this book could turn around, it just doesn't warrant your money currently. Maybe get this if you are a big fan of the writer or artist.

Red Hood/Arsenal #1 is thus far mediocre. I appreciate the direction and tone it is trying to go for (buddy superhero action comedy), but the writing is too forgettable and the artwork is just below average to really make this book work as well as it should. I can't really recommend this comic yet unless you were an enormous fan of Red Hood and the Outlaws beforehand and want more from these two characters.

Despite having all the right ingredients and a lot of potential, the lack of foundation, explanation, rules, and time spent on the story and characters cripple this manga.

The Death-Defying Dr. Mirage #1 is a forgettable start and in need of some fine tuning. The story and characters are not interesting or compelling and the writing leaves a lot to be desired. On the other hand, the artwork is appealing and the ending does some a bit of promise with where it's going. However, there's still a lot of work to be done with this book, so hopefully it can turn around in the remaining issues.

The Woods #1 is a comic that shows potential with a familiar story but is ultimately hampered by a very rushed setup and ending and a confusing middle. It may be a comic that'll blossom into something truly terrifying and highly worth your time as more issues come out, but as is, it's going to a lot more polish before it's worth recommending.

Titans Hunt #1 is basically a preview or #0 issue. There's very little going on in it besides characters being introduced and some hint of danger. The writing and artwork are not bad, but there's just not a lot here to get out of the comic, especially for a four dollar price tag.

Undertow #1 shows potential and is creative, but fell flat for its first issue. It overloads the audience with so much information constantly, the writing is weak in other places, and the artwork is an acquired taste. This may not be the book for me admittedly, but will most likely appeal to someone else. However, even knowing that, I cannot really recommend the book from what I read.

Worlds' Finest: Futures End #1 is a rather lackluster and forgettable issue. It basically tells us a story where we already know the ending to, but doesn't provide any extra information, details, or characterization to engage the audience. While the writing and artwork isn't bad, it's just not that memorable of a tale. Skip it.

Despite that, it's still pretty good overall. Decent enough facial expressions and character models, the violence is graphic and brutal, some panels are colored very well to make them standout, and there is a good sense of motion and movement to it. If you liked any of those artists I listed, you'll like this one's work.

Though even if the writing was good, the artwork is certainly not helping matters at all. Instead of the David Aja art clone from last issue, we got Mateus Santoluoco on art duties. His style does not at all fit the tone of the story, with the art being cartoonish and goofy looking at points. Plus, at many points, the body proportions and faces become so ridiculous that it pulls you out of the comic. It's just so hard to take this comic seriously. 4.0 The training scenes are kind of interesting.The two extra features at the end are neat.The characters aren't really memorable.Writing by Ales Kot is a bit dull here.The artwork by Mateus Santoluoco does not fit the story at all.

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina #1 was a comic I was hoping to like a lot, but found my hopes being dashed. The writing is just not there with its bad pacing, rushed backstory, and underwhelming characters. Heck, it's even a bit of a letdown in the horror department in some areas due to a very slow and dull middle. However, combined with the beautiful artwork and the fact that we got past the backstory now, there is still plenty of potential and room for improvement with the comic. Things can easily turn around in the next issue and I hope to see it there next time.

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina #2 is a pretty lackluster and very disappointing return for this series after being away for several months. The title characters is barely even in the book, the narration is frustrating, and the storytelling and writing are just not that good at all. Sure, the artwork is nice looking and the backstory for Madam Satan is decent, but everything else about the book is such a letdown. I just cannot recommend this comic at all until it gets better.

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina #3 is a step up from the last issue, certainly. It fixed most of the story and writing related problems and put the focus back on Sabrina as it should have been. That being said, the issue felt lacking when it came the horror, character growth, and even in the artwork in some ways. It could be just me, but I feel like this comic could better than what it ended up being, especially with the improvements or progression made. Oh well, maybe next issue.

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina #4 still leaves a lot to be desired. The story is weak and dragged out, the characterization has been lacking for most of the cast, the horror is underwhelming, and the quality of the comic seems to be going up and down a lot of the time. I still can't recommend this comic at this point. There are just better horror series out there.

The Wicked + The Divine #3 is a less than impressive outing for one of Image's bigger and more popular hits this year. The story feels weak and empty, the characters are underdeveloped and rather unenjoyable to watch, the dialogue needs much more ironing out, and all of this really drags down the pretty artwork that's doing its best to try to carry the book. This is easily the weakest outing for the book and needs to really step things up for next issue.

The Wicked + The Divine #4 is a rather lackluster issue. It's an issue that feels like its spinning its wheels, barely telling us anything or telling us stuff we could have easily guessed on our own. Outside of an interesting ending and appealing art, it lacks an engaging story or plot progression; there's little character, personality, or emotion to the issue, however it is making good use of its premise and setup. Ultimately, it's hard to really recommend a book like this, especially when Image is putting out far better comics with real depth and life in them this week.

The problem, however, is the title still suffers a lot in the character department and a bit in the writing department as well. There are certainly ways that this comic could improve and get better as time goes on (I mean, look at the jump in score between the previous issue and this), but at the moment, the praise it has been getting has not yet been earned or warranted. Maybe in the next arc if the comic can keep up this recent momentum it built my opinion will be swayed.

The Wicked + The Divine #6 was an alright way to start the new arc. There were some notable improvements, like giving the main character actual depth and throwing in some intriguing developments in the main story, but there were still aspects that held it back. The pacing was rather slow, the whole hip music angle of the book is still on the weak side, and there are some other problems throughout. This comic is still a few steps away from deserving all of its critical praise, but it at least feels like it's getting on the right track now.

Wayward #2 is not a bad book, it's really not. But it is one that needs work done and more fleshing out. The story here has a good foundation, the main character remains interesting and the artwork is great. However, the writing needs some strengthening, the pacing is questionable, and the supporting cast needs more development to truly succeed. I'll be sticking with this to see if it gets better, but at this point, I would recommend some mangas with similar premises and ideas over this series.

Wayward remains that book that's just on the line. It's not all the great, but it's not that bad either. It has potential and an interesting idea that can take it far or make it at least an enjoyable time, but it remains hamstrung by bad pacing and lack of development. I still hesitate in recommending this series, though it's still one to keep an eye on. I have a feeling that once it takes off, it'll be amazing.

Wayward #5 was a rather surprising and shocking way to end an arc that's sure to excite the fans" but it's hampered by a lot of problems. The pacing on the book is awful, the buildup and development of its characters has been almost nonexistent, there's way too many mysteries and vagueness for its own good, and the writing is at best average. It's honestly hard to recommend this series, especially when there are other series (especially when it comes to manga) that have a similar plot or have similar elements and do them so much better. As such, Wayward, at least at this point, is not worth your time or money and best left being skipped.

Wayward #6 is not a bad issue, but it's not all that great either. It does a solid job of introducing a new main character to the cast (who's better written and has more development than most in the comic) and setting up some interesting mysteries to what happened between this issue and the last, but the writing and pacing are just not up to snuff. There are just still too many underdeveloped components, the pacing is erratic at points, and other small problems that add up. At this point, if you liked the comic up until now, you'll probably like it just fine here. However, if you are still not sure at this point, this issue won't change your mind.

Wayward #7 feels like a step back for the series. The concept and ideas it has with its plot and characters are not bad ones at all by any stretch of the imagination and with proper time and development could really elevate the series. The problem though is that the writer just doesn't seem to have much of an interest in exploring the things he's introducing. The story glosses over many important details and progression just in order to get to the next plot point, making the series feel half-baked and underdeveloped. I know people love it, but the writing needs so much more work done on it that I cannot recommend this book at this time.

Wayward #10 may work as a fine conclusion to the second arc for people who've enjoyed the series thus far. However, this issue is also frustrating and the entire arc, like the last one, is underdeveloped. Wayward is one of the most rushed and poorly paced comics I've read. This series isn't remotely recommended at all due to how much it is lacking and how much it is losing due to its pace. Just save your money for something much better, since Image Comics and other publishers have much better books out right now.

Wayward #11 feels like a step in the right direction for the series, something that was really needed for a very long time, and is easily the best issue of the series. The writing has improved greatly with Jim Zub taking his time with the plot, allowing for more breathing room for the characters and to see the fallout from the last arc in action. However, the series is still in some desperate need of more character growth and development for the leads, especially with how unlikeable Rori has become. However, more than ever before, I am curious about what Wayward has in store going forward.

Wayward #12 is a bit of a step backwards from the last issue. While the story improves and becomes more thrilling, even overcoming some its pacing issues, the story still really lacks in the character department. Outside of just one character, the entire cast is not very well defined or characterized, and just comes off more as bloodthirsty jerks than enjoyable or interesting characters. It makes things really hard to get invested in, since there's no one who is really worth rooting for. Hopefully, Jim Zub has an ace up his sleeve and is ready to surprise us in the coming issues.

Wayward #15 and the latest Wayward arc as a whole has been an improvement for the series. It fixed a lot of the problems with pacing and the story finally felt like it was getting somewhere. However, while it came away looking good in the story department, sans a few points, it fell short in the character department. The cast just was not developed that well or not at all. This led to an arc that felt hollower than usual and lacked the emotional investment in the characters. Despite it all, if things continue to improve, Wayward looks to have a bright future. Hopefully the next arc is where the characters finally start shining.

Cry Havoc #1 is a pretty strong start to a new series. The story is structured in an interesting way, offering up intriguing mysteries and a strong, well-rounded main character. The artwork is quite nice as well for the most part, with a combination of strong line work, good inking, and tonally fitting colors. All in all, I give Cry Havoc a recommendation, especially if you've been looking to try out a Simon Spurrier comic for the first time.

Cry Havoc #5 is underwhelming. There's not much going on with the story this time around and there's very little in the way of characterization for anyone outside of the lead. I suspect if you were to read this issue in a trade collection, it would be a lot better since you could easily just move onto the next issue. However, as a single issue in a series that releases one issue a month, this comic just did not deliver like you would hope. I say skip picking up this issue until the next one comes out, unless you can get it cheap. There's no reason to get it right now, even if you are desperate to find out what happens next.

Cry Havoc #6 is a huge disappointment and plummet in quality. The story and character developments are extremely rushed here, speeding through potential ideas and character growth. The writing suffers due to the speed at which things are resolved, leaving the experience feeling awkward and in need of a few more draft phases. The only thing that doesn't suffer is the artwork, which while good, is not enough to save the title. This series started off so promising, but it just fell off as time went on. It could still redeem itself if the series does return, but until that point, I just cannot recommend the comic.

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #1 really should have been the Rebirth issue (or the two should have been combined), since it feels like a prologue and setup to the main series. It's not badly written at all and the artwork looks great here, but it just feels like it's lacking punch and excitement. Hopefully the next issue picks things up and really shows what this series can do.

Oh sure! Throw THAT phrase back at me after I told you the same thing!

While certainly nowhere near as decompressed as the last issue, the latest issue of Green Lantern Corps leaves so much to be desired. It feels like there is so little happening in the series every issue. We meet a new character, learn of a new weapon, and then we get the standard shocking cliffhanger. That's really it.

Nightwing #25 is not a bad book by any stretch, but offers up nothing particularly memorable or exciting. It is pretty average in terms of writing and art, while functioning well enough as a tie-in to Zero Year. There are certainly better tie-ins you could be reading, especially this week.

Nightwing #30 is a problematic issue, no doubt about it. It's inconsistent in tone and feel and difficult to take seriously at times. The artwork is genuinely good and there are some bright spots in the book, such as the final portion. Even a common complaint people are having with the book isn't even all that bad. However, all in all, this book just wasn't that great in the end and may sour people's hopes on Grayson before it even comes out.

Also, just a note on the word balloon placement. Due to the comic being done in black and white (which contributes to the difficulty of telling people apart), it's hard to tell who is talking first in some scenes or which word balloons are attributed to certain characters. There are some helpful lines in black and white that point to who is talking, but sometimes the lines fall into the background as well, so that doesn't help. It's a minor thing, but it can make following the story difficult in some parts. 6.5 Interesting storylines and characters.Detailed artwork that captures the time period well.There's way too much happening to keep track of.The pacing is incredibly slow.It's hard to tell who is who at points.

Satellite Sam #5, along with the rest of the issues, could potentially come together to make a decent first arc. However, with the fact that comic is just trying too hard to do too much, the story rarely feels like it advances, and slow pacing ultimately kill this comic. It's not a badly written story by any means, but it is one that should only be read in the trades, because month to month is just not the right way to read this type of comic at all.

Satellite Sam #10 ends the second arc on a good note" but it still retains a lot of the plots that have plaguing this comic, especially this arc. It's trying to do too much, characters and storylines are not all fleshed out equally or given enough effort, it feels like drags on at points, and the artwork is only okay. With the finale to series coming next year, that's where it can hopefully turn around and go out strongly. However, at this point, it's almost hard to get all that excited or invested anymore.

The writing and artwork are fine, but there are some problems in different areas that hurt the book a bit. Overall, it's hard to really recommend this from just reading the first issue, especially since other weekly books I've read have had a great first outing (and were also a dollar cheaper). Maybe wait a bit on this one before investing any time or money into the series.

For an introductory issue to a new character, Wolverines #3 does a fairly decent job of it. The issue establishes Fantomelle's skills and how she works, her personality and beliefs, and even some of her past. Sure, she feels a bit similar to Fantomex and all, but she's not bad and shows some potential depending on how the writers want to use her from here on out. Other than that, there's not much going on in the story outside of her introduction.

I look at this image and think to myself, "Ow, that pose just looks like it hurts!"

This issue was better than last for the simple fact that I could actually read and follow along with what was actually going on in the book. The artwork wasn't nearly as bad as before" but it was rather weird and unusual looking in how the characters were depicted regardless. It has an interesting style to it, but it suffers a lot in areas due to a lack of detail and poor action. The writing was fine, but it didn't really feel like the story advanced all that much outside of a few moments. It honestly wasn't all that exciting and by the time the book ends, it doesn't really leave that much of an impression on you.

The Astonishing Ant-Man #1 is a good entry point for new and returning readers, but is burdened by slow pacing and mountains of exposition that doesn't allow the story to breathe. If you liked the previous run and the execution doesn't sound like it would bother you, then this book should be good for you — otherwise, wait to see if the pace picks up.

The Astonishing Ant-Man #13 is a finale that, while wrapping up the main plotline, leaves way too many loose ends with all of its side characters and plotlines. It's also bogged down by a plot that only works if the main character is very incompetent and suffers from artwork that goes back and forth in quality. In what should have been a very easy landing from the creators, the end results of their Ant-Man run leaves me wondering if their run was sadly ended before its time. If you have enjoyed the ride up until now, you'll probably enjoy the results of the ending, despite the unanswered questions. If you didn't, this ending won't change your mind.

Blue Beetle #1 is an unfortunate step down in quality from the excellent Rebirth issue. The storytelling and writing are just not as strong as they were before and they make reading the comic more frustrating than it should be. It's a shame since the story, character, and the artwork are all pretty good though. Hopefully the next issue gets things back on track.

Okay the writing and the story was terrible, but what about the art? Well it was just fine. Not much in the way of action or excitement this issue, despite an ice cream truck shooting up in a neighborhood (long story there), but some decent emotion from the characters and some good looking settings. However, the art was really wasted here on such lackluster writing and storytelling.

Catwoman Annual #2 is a solid character focused story, really diving into the life of/bringing the new Catwoman to life. It has some issues with the narration but the writing and story read very well overall. If you have been liking the new Catwoman run so far, be sure to check this comic out as well.

Doomed #1 is a comic that isn't as bad as it looks or seems, but it's not great either. It's a decent effort, presenting a classically-structured and familiar style origin story for a super-powered being. It does a great job of introducing the main character and it shows some promise, but it feels like it needs more before it can become something truly great. Maybe hold off a bit until the second issue arrives and see what the series has in store.

The artwork by Afua Richardson is a mixed bag as well. The imagery is striking at times — Destiny's backstory and the second page for instance (though it's sort of ruined by the narration), which both have a lot of power behind them. Other times it's just rather bland and boring, like the scene that introduces Grey. The coloring that definitely helps with a lot of the scenes. Also, on a final note, the comic boasts something that I rarely see with comics and that's really hard to read text. Luckily, it's only confined to the first page, but it still made it a very big pain to read.Is It Good?

Gleipnir Vol. 1 is not very good. There are ingredients within the manga that could make for an interesting, dark action series for sure, especially backed up by some stylish art and decent monster designs. But it feels undercooked with how little happens and the copious amounts of fan service take way too much away from the tone.

Gwenpool Holiday Special #1 is a middle of the road special. Ignoring the fact that this should have been simply called a Marvel Christmas Special (Gwenpool is barely in the comic beyond her one story), the quality of this anthology is up and down. If you're a diehard fan of the characters " give it a look. Otherwise, there might be better use of your six dollars for this week's pull-list.

Invincible Iron Man #1 is a very typical first issue to a superhero series. While the artwork is great and the main character isn't bad, there are a lot of elements that under developed, even for a first issue. Overall, this is not as bad as people were thinking it was going to be, but still has yet to find its footing.

Iron Fist: The Living Weapon #1 is a rather lackluster start for this new series. While its main character is certainly fleshed and has an interesting backstory, he himself feels rather boring and the story here barely exists, with only vague direction of where it is going. Hopefully it can pick itself up and head somewhere exciting in the coming issues.

Jessica Jones #1 should have been a smash hit with the same creative team that made a spectacular series with the same character in the past. However, while the side mystery is intriguing and the art is as good as ever, the writing is just not there. It lacks the edge of the original, the characters are badly written and presented, and there are quite a few flaws in the writing and story. While certainly not an awful comic, for the fans of the original, this is probably not the return you were expecting.

Love & Lies Vol. 1 is a perfectly serviceable start to a romantic dramedy. It doesn't do anything particularly wrong, but it doesn't do a whole lot else beyond the setup and one point either.

Martian Manhunter #1 is a series that I really wanted to love after being fasincated by the sneak peek. It has an excellent tone throughout, along with a great idea of a story and lovely looking artwork. However, the storytelling really does way too much damage to this series and hurts a lot. There is still a chance things could turn around and get better of course (I mean, the comic was still interesting to read after all), but this was a disappointing outing in a week that had mostly good new and returning series.

Midnighter #1 is a good, but flawed comic. It does a great job of introducing the main character to the audience and getting them attached to him, but it falters in other ways; the story is almost nonexistent, the ending is abrupt, the dialogue is awkward and hard to follow, and the artwork is messy when it comes to the action. I think this has potential to be a good, even great comic, but right now it's a comic that's lacking. There's work to be done here and I do look forward to seeing where it goes once the story is underway and improvements are made.

Painkiller Jane: 22 Brides #1 is sadly a disappointment. I was looking forward to this since I did enjoy the previous mini-series. However, the stories here were really lacking in different ways. The characters were not well characterized, it was extremely dialogue heavy, the artwork was iffy at points, and it was not remotely new reader friendly. I'm hoping for a turn around with the next issues, because this comic really has some potential for a fun read if it can improve upon/overcome the shortcomings.

Painkiller Jane: 22 Brides #2 still remains sadly disappointing. The writing has improved in some areas, but still needs plenty of ironing out. The same thing goes for the artwork in the book. I was really expecting more from the comic, but sadly, it's not here. Maybe the last issue is where everything turns around. I can only hope.

Painkiller Jane: 22 Brides #3 is a limp and unimpressive conclusion to rather disappointing and unexciting mini-series. While there is nothing particularly offensive or poorly written, it's just a conclusion that sort of ends without any gravitas or excitement. There's sadly nothing to really recommend or talk about overall. Just skip this and go get the other mini-series, Price of Freedom, if you want a fun and exciting action tale.

Robin War #1 is not a bad start to this mini-series. The story got off on the right foot, building off of the events in We Are Robin pretty well and setting the stage for what could be an exciting ride. While some characterization and dialogue is a bit off, the writing for the most part is good. The only thing that really hurts it is the artwork, which really doesn't look good with so many people working on it. Overall though, if you are interested in this event and you already read most the comics that are a part of this storyline, give this a shot.

Robin War #2 is an event with a fun premise that ended up being a bit disappointing overall. While the ending has potential with where it leaves several of the characters, the rest of the comic leaves a lot to be desired. I was looking very much forward to this mini-event and seeing what Tom King could do, so it's really sad to say all of this.

Starbrand and Nightmask #1 the perfect example of the middle of the road experience. There's nothing bad about it that will make you hate it, but there's nothing about it yet that really jumps out or gives it its own unique identity.

Justin's work here was much better than what came before and there appears to be a very clear goal with future consequences, as seen in the last page. However, I can't really recommend Superboy since it was just an average comic with not much in it either. Sad really that becoming average is the best thing that has happened to this title in a long time.

The Black Monday Murders #1 is a comic with a solid, intriguing story and nice looking artwork, but is hampered by poorly defined characters and weak writing. It has the makings of something great or something with a lot of potential, but it feels hollow and there's not much in the way of characters to get invested in. If you are a diehard Hickman fan who doesn't mind his writing ticks, this should be fine for you. But if you are unsure, especially since this is looking to be a series that will cost you five dollars a month, you may want to hold off for the trade.

The Dying and the Dead #1 is a rough issue to get through. While it's competent enough at establishing the story and main character, the writing, the dialogue, and the coloring really drain the life out of you. It's such a dull and lifeless experience at points that it makes this book harder to read or sit through than even some of the books on my worst of the year lists. While I think there could be some potential here, especially with a seemingly great and well-written lead, it's honestly hard to recommend at this points, especially for something that's nearly five dollars. I just say back off of this for a while until a few more issues come out so maybe it can iron out some problems it has.

The Dying and the Dead #2 feels like a significant step up, really doing away with a lot of the problems that were plaguing the first issue. While the story was on the weak side and the coloring was lifeless, the characterization felt very strong here (stronger than anything I've seen with a Hickman comic) and the writing improved by doing away with a lot of the dull monologues and fixing the pacing. Hopefully this means good things for this title going forward.

Tomb Raider #1 is merely okay. It's competent and gets the job done, but nothing really jumps out about it or is all that memorable (at least until the end somewhat). Also, the comic is also rather dependent on the fact that you have play the recent game and know most of the backstory. Perhaps it'll get better as time goes on, but at the moment, it's rather lackluster and forgettable.

Umbral #7 is a rather lackluster way to get this new arc started and remains plagued by some problems I have had with previous issues. It's rather slow and unexciting besides some minor hints being tossed around and the transitions between scenes feel abrupt. It continues, though, with underdeveloped characters and feeling ultimately hard to get into. This is a series that has a lot of good ideas and potential, but it still needs a lot more work done. Hopefully things will be looking up as this new arc continues on.

The first volume of Undead Unluck shows great strengths in its creativity, female lead, and artwork. However, with the story still not fully starting and the uncomfortable amounts of sexual harassment, it's hard to recommend the series at this point. Perhaps wait until the second volume drops.

Unfollow #1 is a hard one to crack. It's not poorly written or drawn by any stretch, but it's not particularly thrilling or exciting either. The story barely gets going (it felt more like this was a #0 if anything) and we don't really have much of an idea of what to expect from the comic either. Overall, even if it's not bad, I can't really recommend the comic at this current time since there isn't much to get out of it. Maybe once another issue or two comes out, then Unfollow may be worth your money.

Unfollow #2 that still has potential and is shaping up to have a well-rounded and diverse cast of characters that'll be great to follow. It's only problem is that it remains very uneventful and just not that exciting to get into. It's moving too slowly this early on and it's not providing the audience with a strong enough hook to keep them engaged. I want to recommend this title, since I see quality just below the surface, but I can't at this moment. Maybe just wait a bit longer for more issues to come out.

Unfollow #3 ends on a note where things seem like they're picking up and that big things will be happening. However, the remainder of the issue is more of the same. Decent writing, artwork that struggles with depicting characters, and a story that's moving too slow for its own good. I'm still very interested personally with seeing where this series goes next and what will happen. However, it's very hard to recommend it when there are just better executed and more exciting comics out there, especially in a monthly format.

Unfollow #7 is a big step up for the series, providing an important look into the backstories of one of the main characters, with some lovely looking artwork to go along with it. It's fascinating to read and it's easy to see how Courtney turned out the way she did. While there have been a few problems along the way, Unfollow is turning out to be one of the more intriguing character dramas currently in comics.

New Avengers #1 isn't a bad comic, but one that feels like it is lacking and needed a bit more work done. Some parts of it feel new reader friendly and others don't. It's not very exciting, doesn't give you much to chew on, and the artwork isn't very good when it comes to the characters. It's just a middle of the road, kind of underwhelming superhero comic; skip it for now and hope that subsequent issues pick up the pace.

New Avengers #2 improves in many ways over the last issue. While there's still work to be done when it comes to the characters, the story on a whole is a solid introduction that shows how this team works and what their status quo may be. Plus, there is still a lot of fun indicative through the book's humor and energy. The art may not be for everyone, but if you can get past that the book is worth a definite look.

Wait, does this mean Squirrel Girl has fought Doom on several occasions in the past then?

Veil #1 is an alright comic that could have been better. It has potential here with its creepy vibes, mysterious, and artwork, but it lacks strong story and characters to get you truly invested in it. Before you go read this issue, perhaps you should wait just a bit until the second issue comes out and get a better idea of the direction this series is going.

Veil #2 is still a decent comic. The story took a step forward this issue, but it still needs to up the pace a bit for this mini-series, and the characters definitely do need some more work. The potential and artwork still manage to keep this being worth a look, but hopefully it'll step it up with the next issue so it doesn't need to solely rely on that.

Veil #3 remains to be an alright comic. The story is progressing fine enough and the writing and artwork are competent, but it's not particularly engaging and the characters are almost non-entities with bare bones "personalities." With us having passed the half way mark, the mini-series is really going to have to pick things up if its ever going to make a real impact or impression.

Veil #4 continues marching toward its conclusion, this time with far more going on in the story and many more answers happening. What really hurts the title though is that its characters are not that compelling and the writing is just average. I'm curious about how the book is going to be ending, but honestly, at this point, I'm not all that excited as I should be after all these issues.

Veil #5 and by extension the entire mini-series is just not that good or worth your time. It had some interesting ideas looking back on it and the artwork was nice, if a bit too stylized at points, but overall, I can't recommend it. The writing isn't good enough, and the story and characters are underdeveloped and poorly executed. If you haven't read this comic yet, just skip it and put your cash towards a different mini-series that's more rewarding.

The artwork for the comic is pretty good. All the aliens and space scenes were neat; the use of color and inks were great, characters all look different from each (facial expressions were dull though) other; the action, again, looks pretty good when it was there, and lots of detail was put into the scenery and backgrounds. Outside of some very generic looking layouts, this was a very well drawn book.

As for the artwork itself? It's not bad, but certainly not as awesome as the previous artist. I give a lot of credit to the amount of detail and line work the artist puts into it (just look at that last picture), and there's certainly some awe inspiring images. However, the characters' expressions are just dull and lackluster, some people look older than they are, people in the background have no faces, the layouts can be confusing, and the action is dull. It's very static in a way, with no sense of motion or movement to it.

The artwork, on the flip side, is beautiful. The characters all look different and distinct, the color and use of tones makes for some impressive visuals, and the space battles are really nice to look at. It makes the experience reading this comic all the more tolerable, but the art alone doesn't make it worth the price of admission. The only problem with the artwork is the cover, which shows a goofy looking Black Bolt yelling at the title of the comic.

The artwork is by Jerome Opea and Dustin Weaver and they do a decent job like always. Characters look good, the detail is fine, whoever colors for them is good, and action looks brutal. Outside of two points where the inker for one scene went overboard (it looked like most of Captain Marvel was turning into a shadow) and Black Bolt's eyes always look they were about to bugle out of their sockets, it looks decent enough.

The artwork by Jerome Opea and Dustin Weaver remains strong as always. I could go on about how great the characters look, how the action felt strong, how rich and detailed the worlds and areas looked, and about the skilled use of colors and shading. You already know it looks good and the artwork hasn't dipped at all in this issue.

Infinity #6 is a good, action packed finale to this event. It certainly has a share of problems and ultimately just leads into another event (written by a completely different writer), but it did bring a close a lot of the plot and delivered on the action. Not the best event I ever read, but it certainly could have been much worse.

Aquaman #41 is a comic that is going to greatly depend on how much you are willing to go with it. While the writing is good, the premise is intriguing, and the art is nice — you'll have to be willing to accept the new status quo for Aquaman in both story and character for the time being to see how it plays out. This comic will put some people off and it's easy to understand why. If you read my review and if you like the sound of everything, definitely go for it. If not, hold off on the book for a while until things become clearer.

Art Ops #1 is a comic with potential with a fun premise and unique set of characters. However, the lack of excitement in the comic and everything just being complete setup with little else happening keeps the comic from being a big hit right out of the starting gate. Hopefully things improve because this is one comic that can really soar with how wildly creative it could get.

Astra: Lost in Space Vol. 1 is a solid start to a series that has barely begun to show its cards and reveal what it's truly all about.

Birds of Prey #25 is an acceptable comic book overall, but not something to be rushing out to get if you need a Zero Year fix. There are better books you could be reading and if you truly wanted to check this out, it would probably be best to wait until a special collection comes out that has all the Zero Year tie-ins (it'll happen, just like Batman: Night of the Owls (The New 52) and Death of the Family).

Birds of Prey: Futures End #1 is a decent enough send off to the series, even if there are some plot problems going on. It's a fine one-shot and with decent characterization and artwork. Where Black Canary goes after this is anyone's guess, but hopefully it's to a good book where she can get the best treatment she deserves.

The art is nice to look at though, with well drawn characters and great colors. The only downside to this art is that it is really not given anything amazing to show. Nothing really pops out or is very eye-catching, except maybe the the Red Skull looking guys that are green and glowing. Also, there some rather nitpicky art flubs, but that's it.

Dead Boy Detectives #1 is an alright book, but it is mostly in the realm of setup, having not gotten started and just putting the piece into the right places. Maybe hold off on buying this book right away until the second issue gets out, cause otherwise there may not be much here for the reader.

While there are certainly signs for future improvement as well as strong points within the story at this time, this first volume doesn't do enough to dazzle.

Fables: The Wolf Among Us #1 is an perfectly alright adaption of the video game, but not much else. The writing and characterization are all on point, though the artwork and drab coloring leave a lot to be desired. Maybe wait a bit until a few more chapters are out, but otherwise, I don't see getting this right unless you are a diehard fan of the video game.

Infinity Man and the Forever People #1 is a book that is catered to a certain audience and fans of Jack Kirby's works. It's a perfectly reasonable book with its writing and artwork, but again, only for a certain audience and not quite me. I hope this book catches on with the right people, because it did feel like a nice break from all the bleakness and grittiness that DC has been putting out as of late.

Not bad, but it feels a little underwhelming in comparison to all that has come before it.

Justice League: Rebirth #1 is a perfectly fine start to the new Justice League series, but not a spectacular one. It does everything it needs to do regarding setup and establishing things, but nothing more beyond that. It feels lacking, like it just needed one more thing to really push it over the edge. While the writing is good and the artwork does give the book an epic feel to it, you wouldn't miss too much if you put off getting this issue for now.

Is It Good?Monster Tamer Girls Vol. 1 is a manga perfect for fans of the slice-of-life genre that focuses on teenage girls and their odd lives, though with a school fantasy bent to it. It does most everything right, but it doesn't seem to stretch for the stars like other series I've read in the genre, like Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction. Monster Tamer Girls feels a touch generic in its writing and presentation. That being said, there's not a lot wrong with this volume and if you're looking for an upbeat series from this genre, you can't go wrong with it.

Moonshine #1 is a comic that's almost good. It has all the right ingredients to make it good–a decent setup with a supernatural element to it, a great setting that feels accurately captured, solid writing, and quite nice looking artwork. However, it doesn't feel all there. Its characters are just not interesting enough and the story comes across as if it's missing half of itself. As such, while it is tempting, I recommend waiting on Moonshine until its second issue comes out. Unless you are a huge fan of this creative team, there's no need to hurry to get this the moment it's released.

New Romancer #1 is a comic that has potential, but feels like it needed some more fine-tuning. While most of the writing is solid and the artwork is fantastic, the story itself feels awkward and has a lot of holes in it currently. There could be something to this comic worth checking out, but I would recommend waiting a bit until the second issue comes out to get a better read on what it is planning and where it is going.

The Omega Men #1 is a comic that is good, but lacking. It has a unique approach that you don't see much of these days in the medium: less is more and quieter/lighter. However, in return, it requires you to do a lot of guesswork and estimation to get the most out of it because of its style. It's something to be appreciated, but at the same time feels lacking enough to the point of incompleteness. There's not much to take away from characters or find even one of them particularly enjoyable and the story doesn't have much in it. Recommending it is difficult at this point and honestly, even if this is your kind of story, it would probably better suit you to wait until the second issue comes out when there is a bit more to chew on.

Rai #1 is a book with the best of intentions, trying to help introduce us to all of the concepts, ideas, and characters right away in its big sci-fi world. It, however, sadly tries to do way too much all at once and can be overwhelming a lot of the time. There is definitely potential here and the artwork is more than able to help it along, but this was a less than stellar debut in general. Maybe wait until the next issue hits before you decide if you want to try this out.

A fairly decent start to a series about running, the writing is overall very solid. However, the lack of weight and intensity in the art leads to a experience that doesn't hit the heights it could at this time.

For fans of when it was called Hulk, it lacks the focus on trauma, anger, PTSD, and other heavy thematic elements that made them interested in the first place. For old fans of the character, it lacks the excitement, the lawyering, and the sense of fun.

Slash & Burn #1 is easily one of the best new series to debut out this line of new Vertigo Comics. It features great characters, interesting storylines, and captivating twists. The narration and dialogue department might not suit everyone, but there's nothing so serious that it'll hurt your enjoyment of the story. This is a comic that I definitely recommend and hope you give it a look.

Slash & Burn #6 is a bit of a heartbreaker. I was a huge fan of the series early on and even named it one of my favorite comics of 2015 as it had such a promising future then. However, due to the cancellation the comic was forced to end abruptly and had to rush everything. I so want to recommend this series, since it starts off so amazingly, but with an ending like this and the fact that it was obvious that it had to rush towards a conclusion by the halfway point of the series" I just can't overall.

Superman: Lois and Clark #1 is a comic that's good, but hasn't quite taken off the ground yet. The issue was mostly all setup and not much else but there's plenty of potential — especially for fans of the romance between Superman and Lois for this to be a fine addition to the Superman line.

ConclusionThe Royal Tutor Vol. 1 is a good start to a new series. While it makes a good impression with its main characters, the fact that the book is mostly just setup with little story leaves the audience without much of a hook. The writing and artwork are competent, but there's just not enough initially here to recommend. Maybe wait until the second volume is out physically before jumping into the manga.

Trinity of Sin: Pandora: Futures End #1 feels like the final conclusion for Pandora's story and feels like the proper end for her series as well. It's certainly interesting with the choices it makes and the answers it reveals, but it has problems making the issue exciting or energetic with rather dull writing and dialogue. It's certainly not the worst Futures End tie-in I've seen (even though it ties as much into the events of the weekly as Phantom Stranger does), but it's not the most exciting either. Oh well, we'll see Pandora next month and see how she fares with a new writer.

Mythic #1 isn't necessarily bad, but it feels like there is lost potential in how little the first issue actually accomplishes. It gives the audience a nice idea of the premise of the series, but it lacks a lot in the story and character department. The writing isn't bad though and the artwork is pleasant, fitting the tone and feel of the comic well. Overall though, I can't really give this a strong recommendation with how little is actually going on. Keep an eye on this comic, but maybe wait a while until things get underway before diving in.

Mythic #2 is a comic that has taken a step forward, but also a step backwards as well. The story improved overall, though everything still feels a bit vague. The writing is fine and the artwork looks great in general. However, the characterization is an afterthought in this issue, almost like the first one, and the dialogue leaves a lot to be desired. This is a comic that could be great with a little work, but right now it's bordering on just being okay. Hopefully there's an upswing soon.

Mythic #3 is a marked improvement over the past two issues. Hester actually focuses on developing the story and its characters, everything showed marked improvement and it felt like we had more reasons to care about what was happening. Hopefully, this a sign of good things to come for this comic as it continues on.

Saga #22 is a big issue that fans are not going to want to miss considering what goes down. While it wasn't all that effective for me, I can see this being a very moving and sad issue for most everyone. The writing was fine, though had issues here and there, and the artwork is definitely appealing. Basically, if you've enjoyed Saga up until now, you'll like this issue for sure.

Saga #23 is a bit of a low for this arc, slowing things down and setting all the pieces into place so it can be ready for the big finale next issue. Some of the writing is problematic and rushed in areas, but it's not particularly bad either and the artwork still looks fine. Far from the best issue of the series, but it can always easily turn around in the next, so stay tuned.

Saga #29 is a disappointment. It finally wraps up one storyline that wasn't that interesting while ending another in a very unsatisfying and poor manner. Combined with writing and characterization that isn't up to speed, this is easily one of the weakest issues of the series to date. Unless the last issue somehow redeems everything, I can't help but foresee this being one story arc everyone is going to speed through when they reread the series in the future.

They're Not Like Us #1 is a perfectly fine and decent enough start to this new series. It has an interesting concept so far and very sympathetic characters, but not much has happened yet. The premiere issue focused solely on setup and not much else. At this point, I would only recommend checking this title out after the second issue is released, so you have much more to chew on than just this one alone.

They're Not Like Us #2 is really not that good. There's really not much to it at this point, with the slow pace and a lack of character growth or even much story. The only thing this comic really had was showing us that the majority of the characters were incredibly unlikeable and had no real depth or interesting aspects to them, making it really hard to care about anyone. Again, maybe there will be something to this comic as more issues come out, but right now, there's really no point in reading this currently. There are much better comics you could be spending your money on than this.

They're Not Like Us #6 is a remarkable and strong conclusion to the comic's first arc. The first half of this story was incredibly weak and slow at best due to a lack of forward progression with story or development with the cast. However, the second half ultimately saved this comic and renewed my interest in the series as a whole due to the interesting direction the series went in. Hopefully, wherever this comic goes from here, it does not squander its potential.

Batwoman #24 is a wonderful issue, but it leave such a sour taste in your mouth given that this is how it ends for this writing team. It's so great, but yet, this is it. The story is over and it ends on such a bad cliffhanger. Get this issue if you want to wrap up this team run on the comic, but prepare to be disappointed.

Batwoman #25 is sadly not that good. While the writer Marc Andreyko gets the characters and their voices down right, the storytelling on display is very poor and the artwork is messy due primarily to how many different people worked on it. This was a clear rush job and a bad start for the new direction on the book. Hopefully the future will be better than this.

Batwoman #26 was a pleasant surprise for me. I wasn't sure if the comic was going to keep up the quality after what happened with all the abrupt changes but things look to be turning around so far. I would like to follow-up on the events of last arc definitely, but I can make due until April for now.

Batwoman #32 is a decent start to this new arc with good characters and interesting storylines. Its only faults lie in the fact that it is slow and decompressed in areas, along with one storyline being a bit clichd. Hopefully, the rest of the arc can make up for that as time goes on.

Batwoman #34 brings this small arc to a close on a rather tragic note that everyone has had in the back of their minds for a while. It does have good parts to it and the big surprise at the end is interesting and leaves you wondering what'll happen next. After this issue, many things have changed and whether or not that'll be good for the future of this title, is up to us to find out in future issues.

Batwoman #35 was a major dip in quality for the book due to the poor decision of just dropping the audience in the middle of the story with no context or explanation for anything. If it offered something in the way of explanation, just anything, the issue might not have been so bad — but combined with that and the below average artwork, this felt like a huge letdown. Skip until you can get the next issue.

Extraordinary X-Men #1 is a good first issue for new readers just jumping into the X-Men franchise, while problematic at times for returning ones with its questionable plot points. Jeff Lemire does a great job writing the book, while Ramos' artwork is good as long as you don't look at the characters for too long. In the end, Extraordinary X-Men is one of the better new series to come out of the Marvel's new relaunch and I look forward to where it goes next.

Is Extraordinary X-Men #2 trying to have the most miserable main characters in a Marvel series? Because that's what it feels like. I thought All-New Hawkeye and Astonishing Ant-Man were tragic in the sense that the stories revolved around the protagonists being screw-ups where life constantly seemed to crap all over them, but this title is going above and beyond the call of duty with this.

Maybe it'd be a better idea if they were made of ice? Come on man! Ice is sooo much stronger than snow!

Jupiter's Legacy 2 #1 is a good return to the series, but not a stellar one. While it gets the plot all set up for the newest arc, it does feel very light on the story and on the characterization, which was the best part of the first five issues. While fans will certainly not want to miss out on the comic's return, there's no shame in waiting until the next issue comes out when the plot will really kick in.

Jupiter's Legacy 2 #2 is a decent continuation of the last issue, but it still feels lacking. There were some developments, but neither the story nor the characters felt like they advanced all that much. The writing is fine and the art is good to a certain degree. Ultimately, while not a bad comic, the second issue doesn't really do much to hook you in. Hopefully the next issue is where things start really picking up.

Pretty Deadly #1 is a promising start. It's mostly setup, but the kind of setup that really makes you want to know more. Things are yet to be fully developed, but you want to sit around to find out more about the characters and the world itself. It wasn't the best first issue I read this year from Image Comics, but it's the probably the most promising one I've read in months. Definitely worth a look.

Pretty Deadly #2 pretty sadly took a step back when story became too mysterious and unclear for its own good, especially coupled with the fact that the characters are still mostly unknown and nothing has really happened in general. The writing mechanics are solid and the artwork is fantastic this time around, but this is was a disappointing drop. Hopefully the next issue will start revealing more of plot and answering some questions instead of holding back on the audience.

Pretty Deadly #3 is a troubling issue. It maintains problems the previous issue had with its narrative, lacked in character, and it maintaining its vagueness. While it did try to clear some things up again and the art did look great, it just did not come out looking good this time around. Maybe next time.

Pretty Deadly #6 boasts beautiful artwork and the same level of flowery writing as before for those who like it. However, beyond that, the comic is a misfire. For such a hyped comic that I'm sure many people were waiting for, this comic left a lot to be desired in the story and character departments. There's barely a story to speak of and there's not much characterization to go around. If you liked the series before the break, go into this one with very low expectations or wait for the next issue before buying it. If you didn't like the series, this issue won't change your mind in the slightest.

Secret Wars #3 is rather dull. It's another exposition heavy issue, but with little plot progression and more continuing setup. There's really not much else to chew on in the issue besides some Fantastic Four moments. Not awful, but it's not great either.

Secret Wars #4 is the best issue of the event so far, at least to me. The story feels like it is really getting underway now, finally moving away from the setup. There's also some improvements in the writing, some stronger character bits, and the cliffhanger is very pretty enticing. Where the comic trips is in some of the story development, the missed opportunities, some weak dialogue, and also in some areas of the artwork. There are only four issues left to go and hopefully, things keep improving from here on out.

The art is by Daniel Sampere and he does an alright job. It's rather average looking overall when it comes to superhero work (it's not bad, but it's not great either), but he draws some great looking action. While it takes up most of the book and can like padding, Pandora vs. the Secret Society members was a treat to watch, especially since she is able to take about every blow they can give and much more.

The artwork for the comic is pretty decent. There's nothing that really stands too much out about it, outside of the neat double page spread with the Deadly Sins absorbing the heroes' emotion and final two pages. It's all completely competent and well-drawn, but there are some occasional problems. Some facial expressions do not really capture the emotions of the characters well or represent what they should be really considering their dialogue, like how the Sins look rather bored than surprise by what happens at the end. Some people looked like they were drawn in a rush and some have no pupils at all.

Trinity of Sin: Pandora #4 is an alright book that still has potential, but does not show it here. It's just so mediocre and unexciting that you do not really get pulled into it. This can be a problem for this title in the future, especially considering it is about to get pulled into a very big crossover (besides Forever Evil) very soon.

Trinity of Sin: Pandora #6 is just another part of the Blight crossover. It's not particularly great and feels very much like a middle issue of a crossover event. On the other hand, it's not bad either and has good art to it. Only get it if you are determine to see this crossover to the very end.

Wildfire #1 is a decent, if slow start to the comic. It has a pretty solid setup, some decently characterized characters, alright artwork, and a very nice and interesting debate on GMOs. Wildfire is for those of us seeking more intelligence and intriguing real-world issues in our comics with a dash of fun science fiction to boot. If that sounds good to you, then give this comic a shot.

Wildfire #3 is a rapidly moving issue where tons of things are happening, but to the point where it actually hurts the story. The book doesn't take a moment to breathe and allow for the story to unfold naturally, just shoving tons of plot at the reader without a care. As such, the story and characters suffer. I still remain interested in seeing where this comic goes, but it needs to slow down a bit (even though I originally told it to speed up. Oh irony.)

Iron Patriot #1 is a fantastic start for this new (mini)-series. The character work is fantastic, the themes and story engaging and intriguing, and the artwork really well suited for the tone the book is presenting. Questionable price point aside, this is a book that maybe worth your time and is definitely recommended.

Iron Patriot #2 doesn't quite have the impact of the first issue but still isn't that bad of a read. It has its problems for sure, like the story structure, but there is still plenty to like and get invested in. I still recommend the issue, especially seeing how it appears the first arc will be wrapping up shortly. Give it a shot and see what you think.

Iron Patriot #3 is a very big step back for the series. I remain genuinely interested in where the comic will go, but the writing makes it hard to sit through at points. I hope this title can turn it around (as it's still early), but the past two issues just can't stack up to the debut.

Iron Patriot #4 is a thankful step in the right direction after taking a big misstep last issue. The writing feels much better here, it's more engaging, does better with the family angle, and there a couple of great moments. It still has problems with underutilizing the main character, and the villains are pretty weak. Overall though, the comic has restored confidence in me that it can at least deliver on a decent ending next time. Let's stay tuned for the coming finale.

Iron Patriot #5 is a weak conclusion overall to the run. It leaves way too many loose ends and plot threads hanging that really deserve following up on, while also deciding to end on a rather depressing note. The writing itself isn't too bad and it is effective on an emotional level, but it ultimately needed some more fine tuning. After all is said and done, I don't really recommend this mini-series.

'Act-Age' Vol. 1 is a diamond in the rough, much like how Sumiji describes Kei. It has a strong hook and plenty of good ideas in it, and its main character and their evolution as an actress are fascinating. But it takes a while to get going, the supporting cast doesn't jump out initially, and the artwork struggles at times. While enjoyable, hopefully the next volume makes the series truly shine.

All-New Ultimates #1 is an okay first issue; while it does what most good first issues should do, it still doesn't feel like introduces the audience well enough to this world (old fans should have no problem with that though) and the writing just feels rather average and typical. Hopefully as time goes on, this series finds its legs and really takes off.

Archie #7 is a fun and enjoyable issue when it comes to the silly antics and characters, but also feels like a letdown when it comes to the story and developments. It is easily the weakest issue in what has been a rather engaging new series, so hopefully this is only a minor slip-up more than anything. Even at its weakest, if you have been enjoying the series thus far, you should still end up liking this.

Batwoman: Futures End #1 is an odd one. It's certainly not a badly written book, lays out some interesting hints for what we'll be seeing in the main book soon, Beth was a great addition, and the artwork wasn't too bad. On the other hand, the very dark route, depressing story, and depiction of Kate is going to have more than one person shaking their heads in disappointment or annoyance. It may be worth reading, depending on how you feel currently about the series.

Bucky Barnes: Winter Soldier #1 is a comic with great potential and boasts some beautiful visuals. However, it really needs to work on its writing and the artist really needs to balance beauty and cohesiveness in order for the art to truly contribute to its success. I think they're onto something here, but there's work to be done and I hope the creative team can fix its problems.

A decent start to what could be an interesting series.

Contest of Champions #1 isn't a bad book and features plenty to enjoy, but there's also a distinct lack of characterization or setup for most of the comic. It has good writing, a neat lead character, decent artwork, and an enjoyable backup story; however, at a steep price point of five dollars and not a lot happening story-wise, I think you could wait on this issue a bit until you can get it cheaper — or see what we say about issue two, of course.

Forever Evil: A.R.G.U.S. #1 showed that this mini-series has potential. It's good at getting everything setup and establishing our main character well. It falters in the art department and by not being very exciting. If the next issue can fix these problems, this mini-series could be a lot of fun and enjoyable while it lasts.

Forever Evil: A.R.G.U.S. #2 does not have a lot to talk about in general with it being rather average in its writing and with it still being in setup territory. Outside of that and the art issues, it's not a terrible book by any means, but there are better miniseries you could read that spawned out of Forever Evil. If the book continues to be like this, you may be better off waiting for the trade edition in the future than buying this.

Goners #1 isn't a bad start for this new series. There's an interesting story with plenty of potential. The problems are that there isn't much in the way of setup or characterization and the art style could be more congruous. I say give it a look after the second issue hits. Give it some time to develop we may be looking a real gem here.

Goners #2 is a very mixed bag. There are elements that work and the story and concept still remain very intriguing. However, the lack of backstory, foundation, or context for anything in the comic really hamper the experience and make it hard to really get into the book. There are things that can definitely be improved upon, and hopefully that happens soon.

On the flipside though, the art is anything but average. It's beautiful in every way you look at it. The characters are great and the emotions from them are terrific, the action with the sharks is incredible, the backgrounds are detailed, and space scenes are amazing. Seriously, there is so much to look at that you'll find your eyes darting all over the pages trying to take everything in, though it could be hard to focus on the dialogue if you are doing that. Still, very great looking.

Helsing #1 is an alright book, getting the comic off to a decent start with a good introduction to the main character and potentially interesting story, even if it only starts going at the end of the book. It may not be for everyone, but there's nothing here that a person will ultimately hate. May be worth your time if you liked the character in her previous GFT appearances.

Hawkeye #13 is hard to really talk about. There's really not much to it, finally returning to a plot point that should have been followed up on a long time ago. It continues makes Hawkeye's life more depressing, despite the arrival of his brother, and has alright art. That's just it and it really only continues to make me wonder why the book is so gushed over by everyone.

Jacked #1 is probably one of the stronger debuts for Vertigo this year. While this is an overly familiar plot with concepts we've seen before, the execution with its main character and the potential it promises is quite intriguing. Plus, it also has some pretty decent writing and some great visuals to bolster it as well. Ultimately, this feels like a comic I'm going to need to see a second issue of first before I can get a really good feel for it and what to expect in the future. Overall though, if you are a fan of either of these creators, Jacked may be worth a shot if you've got some extra cash this week.

The art on this comic isn't too bad. Everyone looks fine, the action is great, the scenery and settings are decent, I like the use of sepia tone for the flashback panels, and character expression is solid. I personally question the hell out of how comfortable Lady Rawhide's outfit and why she thought "prostitute" would be a good look (hey, it's the time period. Why wouldn't someone think that then?). Also, there are very questionable poses (like how much can a woman's spine bend like that for instant) and I do like how this woman was able to hide her long luscious hair with a simple bandana.

The artwork by Milton Estevam is just as good as usual. Some of the female characters had some similar faces, but the rest of the stuff is good. Action was enjoyable, scenery looked good, still like the coloring to the flashbacks, and there was some decent facial expressions. I still question how our hero is able to keep breasts from popping out of her outfit, but what can you do?

Lady Rawhide #3 is a decent enough issue, that is hampered by the slow release schedule for the series. If it could come out every month or at least take a break every two issues, then this wouldn't be too much of a problem. However with the slow pace and the fact that the issue was rather uneventful, it was a rather weak showing.

The artwork is definitely drawn well. It's rather cartoonish in a way with how it's drawn and colored, so it fits the goofy and silly tone this book perfectly. The only downside that I could possibly make is that while everything is drawn well and fits the tone great, it's never really eye catching until the last pages and there is a rather gross birth scene as well. 7.0 Fan of Larfleeze? This is for you!Comic does have some pretty funny moments.The artwork really fits the tone and vibe of the story.Not a fan of Larfleeze? So not for you!The humor can be hit or miss.Extremely light on story and VERY heavy on the dialogue.

MPH #1 is not a bad comic at all, with some decent writing and good artwork. However, it's lacking that little something that helps give it an edge or a real identity in this industry of unique takes on superheroes and powers. It may need another issue to truly take off.

Magus of the Library is a lovely experience that'll suck you in like any good book should be able to.

Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers: Pink #1 is a solid showing for fans of the original Pink Ranger. It expands on what Kimberly was up to after she left the team and it's a lot of fun in its own way, backed by good artwork. However, there are a lot of little problems and issues that keep piling up in the writing and storytelling, detracting from the overall experience. I can still recommend the comic, but don't expect it to be as good as the main book.

Nailbiter #2 is not a bad book. Just one that is being held back by its own pacing and structure, not really getting the story moving too quickly and slowing down the momentum it could be building. The story is interesting enough, especially with the cliffhanger left, and the artwork works in capturing the mood. However, the book is still needing some work done before it can be something truly worth your time.

A manga unlike most sports titles out there. While its art can be unconventional and its pace too slow, the series' approach to storytelling, subtle character writing and dialogue, and its incredible matches makes it a true gem in this genre. Even if it's one of his earliest series, Ping Pong truly shows the raw talent of Taiy Matsumoto and why his works are almost in a league of their own.

Pirouette #1 is not a bad book, but it's hard to sit through. The amount of abuse and torture the main character goes through is uncomfortable and really depressing to read. Even with decent writing, a good protagonist, and artwork, it's kind of hard to recommend it because of the content. It may be worth a look, but just go in expecting to come out rather frustrated.

Red Hood and the Outlaws #25 is a perfectly acceptable tie-in and works well enough on following up on a hanging plot thread from the main book. It's not all that great or memorable, but if you read it, you certainly won't regret it. The best bet might be just waiting until it shows up a trade somewhere to read it though.

Red Hood and the Outlaws #32 is a surprisingly fun and enjoyable comic that unfortunately has a lot of problems. Because of these issues it's not something that can be easily recommended to most people. However, if one is looking for some dumb, but fun comic book action without anything being overly grim, this may fill that need.

This has all the right ingredients to be a high-octane, bloody, and gory action series with wild characters and a plot straight out of the sick and twisted horror. However, it lacks the character depth and originality at times to truly be its own beast.

Star Mage #1 is a promising comic for young readers out there looking for something along the lines of Harry Potter. At this point though, it really hasn't taken off or gotten going, leaving us with a rather typical and average opening. Once the story begins, however, I suspect we will start seeing things shine.

Supergirl #26 is a troubled start to this new writer's run. A lot of the book is dedicated to someone else who isn't the main star and the tone is rather off putting and not very encouraging. The writing is decent overall and the artwork isn't half bad, but the book has a lot of work of ahead of it.

The artwork is by Will Sliney and his work has always been iffy for me. A bunch of his characters have the same faces, facial expressions feel limited, and characters often bend their bodies in ways that leave me wondering if the character accidently snapped their spine for a moment. Those same problems persist in this issue, though the action scenes are still pretty solid and there are some occasionally good looking panel layouts. 8.0 Pure superhero fun.Great introduction to a new character.Very solid tie-in to Infinity.The artwork is okay.Not very deep or unique.

The Fearless Defenders #12 comes to a rather disappointing close overall. It's very rushed and many subplots are wrapped up before they could ever truly develop. Even worse is the fact that some of the characters are given the shaft and put into the background. This was my favorite book of the Marvel Now relaunch and it is a sad sight to see it end like this.

The King's Beast Vol. 1 is a manga that lays down a solid foundation of political intrigue, classism, and revenge with two strong leads. It is intriguing, but also lacking just that little extra punch to make it a book that you must jump on right away. Give this series a look when the second volume drops later this year.

Vampirella #2 is a perfectly fine comic, but doesn't really have much else besides that. Everything about it is perfectly acceptable, but it's not particularly exciting nor memorable. If you are a big fan of the character, this may be for you, but for everyone else who is sort of interested, it's not really recommended.

Vampirella #3 is a setup from the previous two issues, upping the horror tone and excitement with the story while also promising a lot of potential with future issues given what we have seen here. There are problems here though, like with the previous issues, but there are improvements as well. I'll keep my eye on this title as it continues on into the future.

Scooby Apocalypse #1 is an interesting start to what has been a controversial idea to some. It shows promise, gets the characters well enough, got almost all of the setup already out of the way, and has some nice artwork. Though, it suffers from problems in the writing and the art, especially around Velma. Still, this is a series with potential and I look forward to discovering whether or not it succeeds as time goes on, especially now that apocalypse has arrived for the characters.

Scooby Apocalypse #2 is a decent follow-up to the first issue, pushing the story forward and leaving behind most of the exposition. While its writing is okay and the artwork is good, it suffers from trying to be two different things at once with its odd tone and awkward references to the franchise. It's certainly interesting to read, but it needs a bit more improvement before it becomes something really special.

Scooby Apocalypse #3 is a subtle improvement over the last two issues. While lacking in the story department, it's balanced by stronger characters, solid writing, and good artwork overall. There's still plenty of work to be done, but now that gang has moved beyond the walls of the government facility, I'm eager to see them explore this new world.

Scooby Apocalypse #4 continues to keep this series at a nice, steady level of quality. It has its problems, but it also has a lot that makes it quite enjoyable. It's a slow moving story with strong characters and lovely looking artwork from beginning to end. Overall, this is still quite an enjoyable comic and if you have been liking it so far, you'll for sure like this.

Scooby Apocalypse #5 is the weakest issue of the series, but still decent to read. Its main problem lies in the fact it felt like neither the story nor the characters really progressed all that much. It had an entertaining story and situation, but it just needed a bit more to make it better. Even with this small slump though, this is still an issue that was enjoyable to read and is worth your time if you've been liking the run up till now.

Scooby Apocalypse #6 has two stories–one is good and fills in the backstory of one of the leads and the other unfortunately is and underwhelming villainous rant. The artwork, done by various artists, is pretty good, and the writing is generally decent, but flawed. In the end, Scooby Apocalypse has been an interesting series so far and with the small revelations we got in this issue, it's going to get weirder and wilder as time goes on.

Twin Star Exorcists is currently available from Viz Media. The ninth volume is scheduled for release in July 2017. An anime adaption of the series arrived in the spring of 2016 and has recently wrapped up, streamed by Crunchyroll. A video game based off the series was created by Bandai Namco Entertainment and just released over in Japan in January 2017. There's no word on whether or not it will be released in North America or elsewhere.

Twin Star Exorcists Vol. 9 is a volume that could almost be good if not for the fact that its biggest and most shocking twist feels more like the usual disinterest that the creator has for his own female protagonist.

This is a decent volume, but there isn't much story progression and the established cast of characters don't really grow or change.

This is solid, highly enjoyable shonen action all the way through.

Avengers World #1 is a perfectly acceptable first issue, if nothing else. It is accessible enough for new readers and does do a few things right for a first issue, but has its own problems. The more one has read the previous works that are a part of the same series, the more issues arise and more apparent that this is not a standalone book. Do not buy if you are not prepared to add two more series to your pull list and fork over a bit of cash to do a bit of reading to get yourself up to date.

Avengers World #3 is the best issue of the series yet. For Shang-Chi fans, this will most likely be a treat to see the character in action in an intense, issue-long fight scene. On the other hand, the comic offers little else besides that fight scene with its lack of story progression. Not much else to say besides definitely give it a look.

Avengers World #15 is a pretty decent tie-in to Axis. It has its problems, but the story is off to a nice start, the writing is good here, and the artwork is nice to look at. So far, this is probably the best thing to come out of Axis and hopefully it can keep up this level of quality going forward.

Captain America and the Mighty Avengers #1 is a big disappointment in its initial outing. The whole relaunch thing just really screwed things up, and the story being a forced tie in to Axis doesn't help matters. It really hurt the potential of this comic, because the writing and artwork are pretty solid otherwise. Hopefully things can really turn around in the next issue and get this book back on the right track. It was Marvel's best Avengers book and I hope it can quickly regain that title.

Captain America and the Mighty Avengers #2 is getting better slowly and over time will hopefully show the same level of quality previously seen in the book before it was relaunched. The writing and story are definitely improving and getting more enjoyable, but the whole tie-in to Axis really does a ton of damage unfortunately. Here's hoping the next issue continues with the improvements.

Captain America and the Mighty Avengers #3 is problematic. Almost all of its problems lie in the fact that it ties directly into Axis, which brings with it a boatload of problems, and also the fact that the issue has nothing much going for it in the story department. Honestly, the faster this comic escapes the grasp of Axis, the better things will be for this series.

Captain America and the Mighty Avengers #4 feels like a much needed step in the right direction for the title. Having finished with Axis, the comic now gets to focus more on its characters, its own stories, and what it wants to do. The comic feels less constricted now and it's all for the better. While the comic needs one solo artist at this point, the writing and handling of the fallout of the previous arc were just plain well-done. Hopefully, things continue to get better for the comic as it continues to move forward.

Captain America and the Mighty Avengers #5 is a good issue overall. There are some minor problems here and there, but the story's direction and quality are promising so far. This may not have been the direction I would have personally wanted from the book, but the results are good and I remain interested in what'll happen from here on out.

Batman and Robin Eternal #1 is a solid start to this new weekly. Though the issue focuses mostly on setting up the overall plot and introducing the characters, the writing and execution are solid and it's easy to get invested. Recommended, but only if you are for sure you can handle a new weekly book.

While not as plot heavy as the first, the second issue is great and a lot of fun. Tim Seeley has a real knack for writing characters and getting all of their personalities down just right. Everyone feels like themselves and has a good little moment or line in the comic. All of the writing and dialogue is solid as well and there's not a moment that is boring or uninteresting. The only off thing about the writing or characterization is the ending scene, since a certain character appears to be in trouble despite being shown as super competent.

While this issue lacked Seeley's sense of humor or style a lot of the time (it was still there at times and the characterization felt on point), the comic made up for it by having a lot more forward momentum. The last issue was basically about getting all of the characters together and getting a better look at one of the villains, while this seemed like more things were happening. Plus, the ending was a lot stronger and had a better hook to it. As such, the story felt better overall and should get people interested in seeing what comes next.

This single panel sums up all the artwork in the book quite nicely.

I'll keep this simple: this felt like the weakest issue of the series thus far. While the writing isn't all that bad (though I hope these false leads don't become regular occurrences, as they were in the previous series), it didn't feel like a whole lot happened besides a few things. And then there's the artwork " three different artists and three inkers (though Steve Pugh does his own inking) provide art for this book and it shows.

Batman and Robin Eternal #6 was a significant step up from the last few issues. There was actual progression with the story instead of a bunch of false leads being chased. We were presented with a big flashback and a far more solid direction for where this comic can go in the future. Plus, Tynion's writing was stronger than usual and Tony Daniel's artwork was good and consistent. Honestly, this is a step in the right direction and I'm reenergized to see where this comic is going.

What also helped is the artwork by Martinez. I'm not familiar with his work, but he does a fantastic job here. Besides the characters and action (though there are some weird bending motions and missing limbs at points), the guy does solid layouts that are excellent at establishing mood — from the majesty of the opera to the dark and somber developments thereafter. I love how scenes unfold and flow in this issue, especially in the double page spreads that look epic and exciting. After this issue, I would love to see Martinez do a few more issues or even team up with Valentine again in the future.Most Memorable Moment:

Sadly, this was kind of a disappointment after such a strong issue last time. The story barely progressed and didn't end in a very suspenseful manner either. On a story-level, this feels like one of those later issues from the last Eternal weekly that didn't really do much overall and felt padded. On the plus side though, the creative team still did a great job in all other categories. The characterization felt completely on point and it was nice to see Grayson not give a crap about Mother's taunting. Martinez's artwork was really stellar, as he crafted some of the best looking and laid out comic book panels this entire week. Scot Eaton, who also drew part of the comic, did a great job as well

It's not an awful issue by any means, but a bit unexciting and lacking in comparison to the last two fantastic issues.

As a whole, this issue felt a little better than the last issue due to more story developments, but otherwise not by much. The characterization seems hit and miss, the dialogue is run-of-the-mill and the action is stilted. The second artist on the issue, Geraldo Borges, isn't really any better than Roge and the shift between them isn't very smooth. The only strong points remain the new developments we get with the story in the present and past, including the ending. Otherwise, the issue is just thoroughly mediocre, which is a shame given all the big name characters involved.

After two issues of weak writing and lacking artwork, this was a much need breath of fresh air. We some more development with the plot, backstory for Orphan and Cassandra Cain, and improved writing in general. There were some questionable story decisions and a plot point that looked to be setting up to be a twist (though if it is, it's WAY too blatantly obvious and colors the relationship of two characters in a less than impressive way). Otherwise, Ed Brisson really did a great job handling the plot and keeping things interesting.

What the hell is wrong with your legs Harper?!

Deadly Class #1 is a solid introduction for the series, though it doesn't feel like the series has really started yet. It's all mostly setup for the main character, and for a book called “Class” there's no real sign of the school until the end. It boasts some solid artwork, some great action, and decent writing; but it isn't there yet. The next issue though should provide us with the “school” aspect.

Deadly Class #2 is another decent issue for the series and still shows plenty of potential, especially now that the school aspect of the title has come in. However, the comic still feels like it needs a bit more time to grow and needs some more likeable characters before it can truly shine. Worth checking out regardless.

Deadly Class #3 is a solid issue of the series. The characters are well developed and the artwork is quality and will appeal to the right audience. The only thing it really lacks is likeability when it comes to the main character, since he really possesses no qualities one would like about him. Maybe as time goes on, that'll change.

Deadly Class #4 seems to be setting up for something exciting and thrilling the next issue, but it doesn't really go anywhere much beyond that. Despite some decent writing and good interactions between the cast, the characters aren't particularly likeable and the story is on the weak side. The comic does seem to be heading somewhere interesting and exciting very soon, but right now, it is just having a rather weak showing.

Deadly Class #7 is a decent enough start to this new arc, mostly just getting groundwork laid out for what'll be seeing soon. The writing and artwork are perfectly capable and do the job, though in comparison to previous issues, it feels like it's lacking a punch or energy to it to keep it memorable or exciting (most of the time at least). If you've enjoyed the series up until now, you'll most likely enjoy this.

Deadly Class #18 is one of the series' best issues to date. The amount of the character development and growth was fantastic and very compelling. The personal stories and small fights are really elevating the comic as a whole, even if the main character and some parts of the writing could use some work. Hopefully this is a sign of good, but nasty things to come for this series in the future.

Deadly Class #21 succeeds at being one hell of a shocking and haunting ending, with strong artwork and writing. However, upon reflection and once the shock wears off, it loses a lot of its luster and comes across as manipulative, wasteful, and straining in its believability. I know a lot of my complaints may come down to personal opinion and that there is plenty of good here, but I find the problems of the narrative and decisions take away from the experience. However, if you've enjoyed the series so far, I can say you'll definitely at least like this.

A good start bolstered by a terrific, fascinating main character and an interesting premise.

Frau Faust Vol. 2 was a step up from the previous volume, building up its cast and diving into intriguing, fascinating plot developments.

The art for the book is pretty decent. The ghosts look neat, the characters all look different and unique (though one or two tend to have the same facial features); the coloring works very well in certain panels, especially that certain page towards the end; and there are a couple of memorable images in the book. It's good stuff in general for a book like this. 7.5 Finally some ghost thrills and chills this time around.All of the writing is competent and engaging.The art works and fits well with the story.Still lots of setup.Story unfolding very slowly.Not much characterization going on.

Ghosted #5 is goodish. There are definitely good moments to it, the artwork is decent, and I find the ending is pretty good overall despite some nitpicks. However, some of the plotting on issue is very suspect and some twists and backstories are very questionable in how they are presented to the audience. If you enjoyed the series up until now, you'll want to check it out and see how the first arc concludes, but I don't see it as great enough to get the audience pumped for the second arc in January.

The artwork is by Amy Reeder and looks great here. All the characters look very different and have great expressions, the action is solid when it is there, the scenery is beautiful, and the color and inking is fantastic. It really makes the comic standout a lot and helps with keeping your attention on the story. Certainly one of the brighter and livelier stories Image is putting out these days.

Rocket Girl #4 is an okay, but visually beautiful issue of series. It has the mind and mentality of a Japanese manga, with its creativity and storytelling, but lacks a memorable and strong cast of characters and is a rather average story. The strengths and weaknesses are clearer than usual when it comes to this issue.

Suiciders #1 is an interesting start to this new series. It's a bit sketchy and rough around the edges thus far, but the solid setup and writing offer plenty of potential. Plus, the artwork on this book is just phenomenal in almost every way possible. I would recommend giving this book a look if the setup sounds interesting to you, especially if you like realistic, exciting art. (Who doesn't?)

Suiciders #2 is a decent issue overall, doing a good job with building up its central characters quite well and delivering on some beautiful artwork. The story and some parts of the writing still need fine tuning though for this comic to really start shining and showing what it is capable. Hopefully the next issue can do that.

Futures End #1 is a solid opening first issue. It may not be as strong as Batman Eternal's opening was, but it still remains interesting and intriguing with where it is going. Some stories are better than others at this point, but this looks like the beginning of a wild ride that you may not want to miss out on. Give it a look and see what you think.

The comic still has a lot of good writing to it. The pacing and story structure are fine, the characterization and development still remains interesting and well done, and the dialogue and narration are solid through and through (though Constantine's inner narration sounded a bit off to be). Interesting and for the first time, we have two artists working on the book at the same time, Jesus Merino and Patrick Zircher. Patrick does most of the book and Merino simply draws the part taking place on Cadmus Island. While both styles work, but are radically different from each other. I do appreciate that the book manages to separate each artists' work and not simply toss it together like in Earth 2.

Ladies and gentlemen, this is what you call insanity.

Like so many issues before, the comic is still setting things up. Only one story made a big advancement in this issue and that was quite disappointing. With so little happening or advancing, the comic is really starting to drag and test my patience once again. It doesn't matter how good anything else was in the comic; if the story is this slow and barely moving forward, it really makes for a dull and boring read. Meanwhile, the other weeklies are always keeping the action, the story, and the excitement going. Why can't this comic do that?

Now this issue felt better that the last. Sure, we definitely still got some setup going on with a lot of these stories and one tale ended rather anti-climactically, but hey, one of these stories is really picking up steam now and is getting rather exciting. Even better is that it appears that the comic will be following up on this thread the next issue instead of putting it off until next time. Hopefully this is a good sign for the rest of the coming issues.

Alright, now this is what myself and so many others have been wanting from this series: real story progression and the comic actually going somewhere. Futures End #29 brings the storyline to a close, giving it complete focus and it's all for the better. The characterization, the story's conclusion, the implications and what they could lead to, the return of Patrick Zircher's artwork, and more" everything's just so good to see! The only two downsides are that since the book took so long to get to this point the effect of this ending is probably not as strong as it could be for some people and the cover is also a huge spoiler.Most Memorable Moment:

I'm of two minds on this particular issue. One, I really liked that they wrapped up this Cadmus Island storyline. It has been going on for a while and this one has felt like it has really dragged a lot, going nowhere for a long time. It feels nice to see things get going and still leave some rather interesting story bits that could be exciting to see. On the other hand, this issue made me scratch my head a lot. A lot of things don't feel properly explained or explored (like Lois Lane meeting Red Tornado or the island ending the way it did) and some parts just feel incredibly rushed. It didn't make the island as satisfying as it could be. Plus the artwork" was pretty mediocre. A new artist for this weekly, Tom Raney, did the art and his style really looked off. The body proportions, the facial expressions, the awkward action, and boring layouts" it was ultimately a mess.

Now this issue was a mix of setup and story progression. Some storylines are getting setup for the next stage of their tale (like with Fifty Sue), while the rest are progressing forward with new surprises and twists to them. As such, the issue felt very eventful and made for a very enjoyable read. I found every bit of storyline and subplot shown here to be interesting " which makes me hope that the rest of the run keeps up the momentum seen here. Otherwise, I found the writing and characterization to be very good like usual and I even liked the artwork by Scot Eaton this time around. All it took was a new inker for him, Scott Hanna, and it looked rather good.

After the past couple of issues, this one in particular was surprisingly light on storyline developments. Sure, there were two good moments that really stood out and really have my attention, but the others were light in progression. It was a shame too, since things have been really heating up in almost every story for a while now. Regardless, the writing and characterization are still good.

I think Father Time just devolved into the pink slime that fast food is made out of.

This issue was surprising very slow and uneventful. Seriously, it doesn't feel like any of the stories made any progress or had any sort of surprise to them. That really hasn't happened in a while and honestly makes the issue feel incredibly boring. Sure, the writing and characterization isn't bad here at all, but such a strange step back in the story progression. Perhaps it is the calm before the storm, given the setup we have seen, but maybe a bit more progression to have something happen would have been appreciated.

Well I'm glad everyone believes him about being from the future. To be fair, time travel is pretty much a proven thing after all.

In this family, I think everyone should have a problem of some sort.

Now this is what I call a marked improvement over the last issue. The story really felt like it really started to pick up with Brainiac now arriving on the scene and things are getting exciting (though I wasn't a fan of how the Engineer was treated this issue. Felt like she got the shaft after everything that has happened to her). It really renewed my interest in the book after last time and the great artwork by Patrick Zircher helped a lot as well. Hopefully, the comic can keep up this momentum. We are getting close to the end and I hate for the comic to trip up again.

Unfortunately, the story isn't making as much progress as you may expect. Yes, the comic gives the appearance of things happening, but honestly, we've only made a tiny bit of progress by the end of the issue (seems like things are being setup for Convergence). It's rather annoying and disappointing, since after the last issue, you would expect a big battle or some big things to be revealed. Not really the case, and that's a darn shame. The writing and artwork weren't bad though, so there is that.

Futures End #48 is a disappointing way to end this weekly series, really providing no resolution for the story and just kind of abruptly ending. There are moments in here that are good, but as a whole, this was a lackluster way to wrap things up. I know this will be continuing on into Convergence, but the series could have at least given us something a bit more than this for our final issue.

We Are Robin #1 is not a bad comic, but it's one that could use a lot more work to improve things and more time for the story and characters to develop. Right now, the comic is pretty light on story and there's not much in the way of this whole "Robin Gang" concept being explored. Sure, the writing isn't too bad and the artwork is nice, but things could certainly be better. Before jumping on this title right away, perhaps wait a little bit to see where it goes first.

We Are Robin #6 is a great conclusion for this series' first arc. Everything in the story and with the characters comes together in a strong way, leading to an exciting ride and an appropriately somber ending that makes you wonder what the future holds for these characters and the title. I'm more eager than ever to see what comes next, especially with Robin War on the horizon. If you haven't checked out the comic yet, make sure to take a look now.

We Are Robin #7 is a slow, sadly disappointing bump in the middle of Robin War. Not a whole lot was accomplished in the issue outside of the ending and the writing and artwork weren't as up to snuff as previous issues of the series or the event in general. If you are just reading the series and not interested in Robin War, you can safely skip it without missing a single thing. Otherwise, if you are here just for Robin War, keep your expectations low for this one.

We Are Robin #10 was a very enjoyable issue overall. While some of the story is disappointing, the strong characterization for most of the cast makes up for it, along with stronger storytelling and artwork. While the end is on the horizon, I can't stress enough how much fun of a ride We Are Robin has been. Here's hoping it goes out with a bang.

All-New Inhumans #1 is a fine comic that sports decent writing, a clear goal for what it wants to do, and lovely looking artwork. Its biggest problems lie in the awkward exposition and the fact that it's not accessible for readers new to the Inhumans. It's not a bad comic by any stretch, but it's not the strongest debut of the new Marvel titles. If you like the Inhumans, give it a shot.

All-New Wolverine #1 is a good first issue to this new series. It acts as a great introduction to Laura Kinney as a character, giving new and old readers everything they need to know about her to understand what she is all about. The issue also sports some good writing and artwork, but lacks explanation or context for anything that is happening in the book. So in the end, if you are a fan of the character or are looking for a decent superhero comic, this may be the series for you.

Batgirl: Futures End #1 is an alright issue. There are some good ideas and decent writing here underneath some lackluster execution and a rather rushed story. I think a couple of more pages here could have fixed this and I wouldn't mind seeing a one-shot surrounding the ideas. Regardless, this is the end of the line for Simone's time with the book. Next month ought to be interesting…

Batgirl: Endgame #1 is a fine tie-in to the Endgame storyline, but there's not much going on in it. It doesn't really add anything new to the story and it goes by very quickly. However, it's a great issue to witness what makes the Batgirl character so interesting/great and it succeeds very well at being a silent issue. If you have some extra cash this week and you like the character, give this a look.