While the art is over the top and the Merc's signature quips are there, Cullen Bunn's plot is too distracting. To put it bluntly, it raises too many silly questions about "ideaverse" travel.

Unless you're collecting memorabilia, I'd suggest sticking to watching the film.

Other than making the Comedian a more notorious and tragic character, however, only completists will rejoice.

Expecting anything other than (lots of) violence and (lots of) humorous threats will just set you up for (lots of) disappointment. But when it comes to most things involving Frank Castle, would we have it any other way?

Pitarra's signature art is almost becoming formulaic. This issue is riddled with characters seem stiff, as if they were in a police lineup. Also, since close-ups are a tad overused it makes many panels seemed cramped. This is a slight misstep in an otherwise stellar series.

If this is a sign of what's to come in Conan's ongoing series, readers are in for a treat. Although there is a lot of room for improvement, this new arc is showing potential. Brian Wood continues to breathe life into this series. He gives depth to his characters, even to a hulking Cimmerian. Also, he continues to develop unique conflicts to keep the masses entertained. Dave Stewart deserves a golden star for this issue since he played a big part in saving this issue. His colors remain consistent and engaging. Mirko Colak is a welcome addition to a very talented art roster. His stylised approach will standout when compared to other artists' recent runs. It will be interesting to see how Colak deals with the various settings and peoples of Conan's world. This issue might not add many readers, but it will not lose any either.

This issue had the makings of a big reveal, yet somehow flopped. The issue settled on paraphrasing the previous chapters

While this is a strong start, there is room for improvement (especially in the logic department). Are people thrown out of helicopters more often than roofs?"

Storm Dogs #1 gives us a glimpse into what seems to be a very intricate world. While the art may grow on you, I found that the sullen colors clouded great art as the pencil work was possibly too thin. It is essential for this series' success that they give readers more exposure to this interesting universe.

While it does rehash the plot from previous issues, using the contrast between the Carpathian mountains and Louisiana's swamps to bring Abby and Holland together made this issue more entertaining. Some dialogue does border on rambling, but it does help show a grey area in the Rotworld.

The label "rural noir" isn't big enough to adequately describe this series. We have big questions such as: why are some of the dead coming back? What is causing some of these revivers to be violent? What is that white creature? As well as small details that enriches the series. So far, Tim Seeley and Mike Norton have shown us that it will be your money's worth to see where the quest for answers will take you. This rural noir is ready for the big screen.

This issue displayed a lot of the series' strengths. It had the healthy dose of humanity and the unhealthy dose of humor. The art team was a bit unbalanced yet managed to remain creative and unique. This is obviously not a good way to start the series, head over to the back issues and check out one of 2012's underrated series.

This issue sees both sides gearing up for something big and serves as a teaser for a big reveal. With some fun Easter Eggs in the art (is that a Burt Reynolds cameo I see in the party sequence?), and Fatale is continuing to kill it.

The creative team is aiming high with this character, and it pays off. Calvin's relationship with the Court of Owls is complex and engaging. While the two series share Gotham City, Calvin's story runs parallel with the recent events in Batman while maintaining its own identity. You will not find unnecessary cameos or forced tie-ins here. Originally, Talon might have been "from the pages of Batman," but this work stands on its own.

Colder #5 was the epic conclusion to a thrilling series. It packed a lot of great elements of the series: the humor, the chills, the "insane" world and the creepy dude, Nimble Jack. Fans of fantasy's more dreary side should without a doubt look into this fun series. Here's to hoping Tobin and Ferreyra bring us a second serving!