Black Bolt #2 is a slow issue that seems to be a bridge to bigger things, which leaves the story feeling kinda thin and stagnant.

Crosswind has an intriguing, original premise with unique art, but the experiments just don't pan out.

Curse Words #3 is a solidly entertaining read, if not a complete story in itself. What the issue sets out to do, expand the scope of the book, it does well, and does so with style.

Like the rest of the book, the art was fine. For all the action, most of it felt pretty stiff. And for a book about monsters, their renderings were not very monstrous, but I chalk that up more to the tie-in nature of the book. I doubt Julian Lopez had much wiggle room for any of these designs. Overall, the art doesn't save the middling quality of the script.

Extremity is a book that I went into wearily, worried that it would be all blood and guts and little else. Thanks to a creator who is telling an intensely personal story (he even writes about it in a brief letter at the end), this book is much more. It's a dark, violent, colorful, loud story about a girl just trying to find herself. I'm really looking forward to seeing where Thea goes next.

Extremity #2 is probably one of the best second issues of a comic book I've read. It doesn't feel like a lull or a pause because Johnson makes everything that happens interesting and seem important

This issue is less focused than one and two, but Extremity #3 is kept on track by well-defined characters who continue to develop in interesting ways

I don't know how many more ways I can say Extremity is a fantastic comic book. Buy it, read it, love it.

Man-Thing #1 is a risky book full of charm, but it doesn't quite sell the main character to newcomers. If the retro feel and the 4th grade nostalgia are up your alley, I think Man-Thing is worth checking out for at least a few issues.

The story in Man-Thing #2 does not work for many reasons, which is too bad, because I applaud the fact that a Man-Thing book exists. Existing is just not enough to justify the cover price.

Mister Miracle #1 is compelling, disorienting, intimate, and ominous. A great read that might take a pass or two to really get the most out of.

This issue moves the story ahead quickly and confidently while maintaining an uneasiness on the fringes.

Mister Miracle #3 is another strong entry in a twisted, dark saga to expert creators are telling.

Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur make a great team, especially with some assistance from Dr. Strange to knock Lunella off her balance. If you aren't reading MG and DD, catch up, because if this issue is evidence, this title is tons of fun.

The world and characters established could be interesting, but at this point, there isn't quite enough meat on those bones. With a compelling cliffhanger, it'll be interesting to see if issue two gets the story moving in a more solid direction.

This book, with it's strong female protagonist, gritty realism, and espionage/detective feel, seems to be right in Greg Rucka's wheelhouse. Add in some fantastic art, and it's a great house to be in

Overall, I can see what Visaggio and Donovan were shooting for, and I think they have a pretty okay start here. This issue, though, is just a little bit too rough for me to really be enthusiastic about it. Hopefully issue 2 will have a bit more editing with tighter art that will help pull readers into a story that I think could end up being neat.

It says something about the skill of the creators when the most intriguing part about a story isn't a fight scene, but the characters

'Spy Seal' #1 is the start of what looks like a relatively straightforward, flawed, spy story. With the concept's potential left off the table and uninspired art, it's hard to recommend.

The issue ends with Damian dropping in on Jon before bed for a bit of an adventure, attempting to break into Lexcorp until Luthor ominously catches them in the act. It's a pretty solid cliffhanger, albeit one that doesn't tie into the issue's robot-fighting prologue, but I'm looking forward to the next issue. Between the team-up, the family dynamics, and the internal conflicts, there is a surprising amount of groundwork laid with a relatively fun, small story.

While not bad by any means, this issue's attempt to move the plot forward comes at the expense of telling a fulfilling story. More disappointing is that the forward momentum comes to a screeching halt on the last page, seemingly in an effort to draw the story out. After a bumpy second outing, I really hope Tomasi is able to even things out next issue and get back to the great storytelling from issue one.

A fun script and excellent, atmospheric art make this a great pulpy read that contains a few small surprises.

This is a sparse first entry, but the minimalistic approach creates a fitting, intriguing atmosphere for what's to come.