Absolute Wonder Woman #15 isn't just a testament to Kelly Thompson's phenomenal writing or Hayden Sherman's jaw-dropping artwork, but to the Absolute line as a whole. Each individual series has had time to breathe and establish itself, and these iterations of characters before bringing them together.

Assorted Crisis Events #7 continues the career-defining independent series with a heartbreaking story about a man giving in to a world that wants nothing to do with him. It's not an easy read, but it is one of the best of the year.

Batman and Robin #27 is an excellent example of what makes these characters shine, even amid the sea of oversaturation.

DC K.O.: Harley Quinn vs. Zatanna is a mixed bag. As a tie-in, it justifies itself by echoing the main series' core conflict, yet it's hindered by character work that feels thin compared to contemporary iterations.

While DC K.O.: Wonder Woman v.s. Lobo may not be the main dish, it makes for a half-decent garnish.

If you aren't reading The Power Fantasy, you're missing out. The writing presents a new take on an X-Men-like superhero family and amps up the personal drama and human side to 10.