Heres the second problem I have with this book: WHY DOES IT EXIST? Nobody was clamoring for a Mary Jane book. The new Spider-man movie is still a couple of years away at most and while the comedy is great, the main idea of trying to get this movie made just doesnt seem that interesting. It doesnt justify spending 4 dollars over and over again. It may be good for others, but I simply read too much every week to give this my money.

The writings fine. The art is fine. If this was any other book itd be great even. The fact that this is the storyline that tells us why we once again MUST enjoy the status quo is what docks it. Marvel MUST figure out what they want to do. DO OR DO NOT. There is no middle ground. Not anymore.

Lemire is obviously giving us another epic. I cannot wait for next month.

This book so far has had 4 issues that they have hit out of the park. PLEASE KEEP READING THIS. You wont be disappointed.

This story is barely getting started. The whole universe is pen for world-building and we have yet to really glimpse the true power of magic God I hope the next issue comes soon.

Batman 73 is a quick trot through the desert, combined with singing, a coffin, and what could be Thomas Waynes endgame. If only the issue was as compelling as the real world troubles of the book.

8 issues (kind of) left to go in Tom Kings run and we are ramping up. These two week breaks are killing me like never before.

Everything is too on the nose. King is going for subtext, but its just too apparent. The only really worthwhile bit of info we got is that Bruce never blamed Selina for leaving, which took her by surprise as well as me. Now that they are finally back together, lets take down Bane. Please. 7 issues to go.

A happy Bruce? A reinvigorated love? Bane is sooooooooo gonna get it. But it still remains to be seen what happens when Bruce finds out that Alfred is dead.

Bane is in a whole heap of trouble. What the villains just cant seem to grasp is that Batman may be flesh and blood, he is not a man. He is a force, an idea, and he wont stop. EVER!

As much as I complained about Batgod in this issue, I freaking love it. Its the Batman I grew up with and hes back. God I cant wait for Bruce to beat his father senseless.

I have defended Tom King through 82 issues of Batman. Regardless of the wedding (which I just knew wasnt going to happen) and Dick losing his memory (not his decision) I stuck by him. I stuck by him after Alfred died, and I even defended his ridiculous reason Bruce hit Tim that we got last issue. But this finally broke the straw clean in half. This was a fight that built up for almost 4 years. Ever since the first issue where we saw Bane standing in the shadows of the rooftop watching Bruce save that plane full of people, this fight has been about the two of them. Bane deserved his comeuppance. We were denied that and that is infuriating.

Tom King had me for 81 issues, but now I'm just ready for this to be over.

This issue wasnt nearly as bad as the past 2, but it still doesnt crack adequate.

This issue wasnt nearly as bad as the past 2, but it still doesnt crack adequate.

Tom King is over. For those of you who enjoyed all this, kudos. But King lost me a few issues ago and never got me back.

James Tynion's first issue does some pretty good things. We get a new car, a new plot, and just a twinge of Joker.

This book has never faltered, even during its side stories. 37 issues in and it still feels like we have an extremely long way to go. Thats necessarily not a bad thing. When a book is this well written and this gorgeous, I welcome the many issues left.

There is only one thing wrong with this issueits not longer. Seriously, I read through this issue and absorbed everything in about ten minutes. Give me more!

The day is saved and everybody gets a happy ending. The characterization throughout these books is tremendous, with well thought out characters and a hell of a world that Jeff Lemire built. Its not the end (I think the Quantum League is still going on), but I have a feeling its the end for these characters (not counting Hammer.) Its been a wonderful ride and this book definitely gets 5 stars.

Grant McKay beat his personal demons. He gave up his intelligence. He even managed to save reality once or twice. With all of his faults, he strove to be a better man. To deny him a happy ending is a cheap shot Mr. Remender. After 42 issues of amazing work, you didnt stick the landing (at least in my opinion.)

If Sean Phillips, Jim Lee, Jeff Lemire, and Matt Kindt, could just draw all my books, Id be so happy.

Yet another must-read from the mind and pen of Ed Brubaker.

Teeg fights. Ricky strikes. Jane is a sight... Dan... well, Dan gets beat up in another amazing issue from Ed Brubaker.

One issue left" sigh.

This book is a necessity every time it comes out. If you're not reading this, your just plain crazy.

Superman finally gets up and puts his costume on. He flies to Washington to stop the super-villains that Wonder Woman has been valiantly trying to fight off and of course stops everyone in their tracks. As much as Batman scares people, Superman has the power to instill over-whelming terror into super villains. The issue ends as Dr. Manhattan and Superman stare at each other Which wasnt what I thought was going to happen. I really thought wed end the issue on Manhattans vision of Superman running at him.

This would have been a perfect endcap. The book is brilliant in all respects, but now none of it really matters. DC botched the landing on the end of Rebirth and it makes me quite fearful for the 3 Jokers book we will eventually get.

While I can't call myself an expert, I'm extremely knowledgeable on the topic and am SUPER excited for this journey to being. This book looks fantastic and is a quick fun read. I can't wait to see where this goes.

The teams roster has solidified and next issue SHOULD set up the Joe/Cobra conflict in its entirety. If all my gushing over the book hasn't made it clear already, PICK THIS UP! It's a solid book.

This is the type of book that I love: a little serious, a little funny, and a whole lot of mutants. Excalibur is by far the best book of the "X" line after X-Men. The colors in the book are vivid (I really like Rictor's powers being represented by green energy.) The surprise ending of Peter Wisdom showing up is also nice. It's easy to forget that he's actually a mutant as well. The world of mutants is rapidly growing again.

Hickman's Dawn of X is supposed to be a bright new morning for the mutant race. This feels like it's from the depressing mid-2000's. The line has its first dud.

The Ultimate Nullifier effects Correct me if Im wrong, but I was always under the impression that the Ultimate Nullifier not only blew stuff up and erased it from existence, but it also erased the user from existence as well? Obviously, they werent going to kill Reed, but shouldnt there not have been a body? I guess we can chalk that up to Reeds Watcher side being erased instead.Doom Its always nice to see Doom act a little scared or nervous. While he would never admit it, he was obviously nervous about dying in the center of a universal bomb. His statement that he knew Reed would live is also hilarious, simply because he DEFINITELY did not know that was going to happen. Oh Victor, you always have to be smartest person in the room.The Watcher Race The Luminous have officially joined ranks of alien races that are very much available to the Marvel Universe. Without their all-seeing abilities, they have been brought down to normal. However, they still see themselves as superior to huma

Back to my rant. The idea of each force getting their own little storyline is fine, but now that has been going on since issue 50 (if Im not mistaken.) Barry is simply not progressing (yes, I know its comics and even if he does progress, a reboot will kick in and hell start all over). For years Barry Allen was a shining example of making good choices and even when he made bad ones, he tried his best to fix them. All Barry keeps doing is pushing Iris and Wallace (new Wally) away, apologizing for it, and then doing it again. Add to the fact that now we are having a 5- issue flashback just slows the story down more. Now, I know Barry has to remember something important and that some guy in a cloak made him go on this little journey, but we need some closure to all of this and soon.

The Flash #73 is almost back on track...

Oh and the guy who blasted Barry into his memory reviving coma is named Steadfast, who is the avatar of the Still Force who was stuck in it until Barry broke the barrier. Thats all we get at least for now.

Barry Allen is back I for one, finally feel like this book is gaining some type of momentum.

A lot stuff happens in this issue, but the plot barely inches forward. Can we PLEASE just get to the forces dying?

Flash is almost at a dead stop. It takes a very slow step forward.

This issue gave us a nice bow on top of the final Zoom package and FINALLY CONCLUDES the force powers storyline. It went on for WAY too long, but the story has made sudden leaps and bounds ahead. Im excited for the Flash once again.

To say that this issue surprised me would be a fair statement. Its not astounding by any means but Lobdell actually created something average. Im suitably impressed. The issue lagged with how much Wally was moping and I hope to god that lessens as we go on. Im cautiously optimistic about the next issue.

While I know its not the actual 1st issue of this series, the first proper issue gets this book off to a fun start. We finally have our team set, a future possible adversary hot on their trail, and endless possibilities ahead. One month seems like a very long time after reading this fun, quick, but jam packed story.

PKJ's message seems to be that everybody has a monster inside of them, and that we all have to take whatever moments of happiness we can get before our demons invariably take over.

When Slott left the title I was very disappointed. Christopher Cantwell has put those fears to rest. Cantwell is obviously planning a long running story here.

This book is a Marvel hidden gem. While it is a name brand title, I feel like this book hasnt received the accolades it should. The story is engaging, the characters seem like real people with real problems. Oh, and the artwork is great. Why havent you bought this yet?

This is a strong 4 out of 5. If there was just a bit more moving the story along, it would be another 5 for Snyder, but having the chance to see all these heroes together and acting like friends again is something that DC has been lacking in many titles for a long, long, time.

Snyders story is barely half done, so we have quite a long way to go before the heroes win. Im more intrigued with what is going on with the Society, but I guess thatll have to wait!

I knew that Hawkgirl was going to screw everything up. Ever since Jonn had died, shes been a damn mess. She gave into rage, which in this story at least, is EVIL! The whole story is just totally up-ended now. We finally have reached the end of the first of three chapters and now its time for darkness to reign. Once again, my only nitpick is that the pages seem cluttered.

Snyder still has 4 more issues to give this some real emotional weight. I have faith in my comics that he can do it. Now if youll excuse me, I have to go cry over the death of Superior Spider-man.

I actually really loved this issue. As has been my complaint of numerous issues of this run the page count puts the art at a deficit. The scene where the heroes assembled looked so tiny with just a lot of outlines. If it had a page (or dare I say two) to breathe, the art would have been phenomenal.

Heres the major problem: Im still not connected to this like I should be. When the heroes fight the villains, Im invested, but I just couldnt care less about Perpetua. We all know these worlds are coming back. Plus, with just two issues to go in this story (and Snyders run), there is a lot of stuff we still have to get to. Heres hoping issue 39 is a double-sized issue.

Heres the major problem: Im still not connected to this like I should be. When the heroes fight the villains, Im invested, but I just couldnt care less about Perpetua. We all know these worlds are coming back. Plus, with just two issues to go in this story (and Snyders run), there is a lot of stuff we still have to get to. Heres hoping issue 39 is a double-sized issue.

That being said, Jarro better be a league mainstay or Im going to be so mad.

Snyder didn't even try to stick the landing. Instead he bounced the plane off the runway and back into flight. You have not reached your final destination.

Look, the book is fine. The art is great and the cast is interesting. But the thing is, why should we care about any of this? I'd be surprised if this title went back the 25-issue mark. The book is solid, but totally unremarkable.

If this book had a regular schedule, its be 5 stars. With the way the story has progressed however, it takes it down a full star.

Hickman's run has been entirely about change and a new status quo, but some writers seem hellbent on writing characters like they've been written for years.

Joshua Williamson and Mike Henderson hit the ground running and to be quite frank, it's like they never stopped.

This title still has time to work itself out (and since this is written so late, in many respects it already has.) But as of this issue, it needed a lot of work.

Hyperforce Go! This book hits all the right steps: Fun, Action filled and witty. It progresses the ongoing storyline with that great final page while allowing the Hyperforce Rangers a chance at their own adventure.

This book is ridiculous. Redcoats, a supernatural John Hancock, Paul Revere getting his butt kicked, an immortal who has definitely been wasting his gift, and a young Albert Einstein make for a melting pot of hilarity and mystery. The book reveals a lot more than one might expect and because of that, it has secured at least a second issue purchase from me. Grab it before its gone.

This book is a rich opening act to what is hopefully a long sci-fi epic. The art is gorgeous, the characters are intriguing, and while we dont know much about the actual world beyond its basics, I'm sure we are going to learn a lot more about Exodus in the coming issues. Out of the 3 books, Id probably have to rate this one first, then Geiger, and then Redcoat. Ghost Machine is off to a great start.

(Now if we could only get Jim Lees original Wildc.a.t.s back. No offense Mr. Ellis.)

While not brilliant, this giant book gives the reader a reason to keep with the Spawn universe.

While this issue is a tad maudlin, the conversation does way it down somewhat, Bendiss hot streak on Superman continues. The art is always fantastic and the story is finally reaching a conclusion. I should mention that Clark has the funniest line in a comic book I read in months. I wont repeat it here but lets just say that as much as Clark loves Lois, he also fears her more than maybe even Doomsday. I cant wait for the next issue. Now if only Action Comics could produce the same reaction from me.

This was an equally annoying and exhilarating read. Optimuss fight with Skywarp was a lot of fun. Im happy they didnt kill him off (yet). He is, after all, my favorite Decepticon. I guess the running joke now is that since they killed Bumblebee and Cliffjumper has kind of taken his spot, Cliffjumper is just going to keep getting blasted around and will stand right back up like Wile E. Coyote? Its an interesting little joke, but I really hope they dont make this into a Kenny thing. Give that little guy a break! As I mentioned above, the issue is also annoying, simply because these damn humans keep interfering and keep trying to kill the wrong Cybertronian! Come on people! Hes trying to save your lives! Hopefully, the next issue starts building a little bit of trust between the two races.

Final Thoughts While the art may falter a bit in this issue, the heart and soul remain the characters. Cliffjumper and Carly are forming quite a bond, Optimus has finally decided to go on the offensive, and Spike and Sparky have reached a marginal level of understanding with each other. Its going to be interesting to see how the next few issues play out as we get closer to the eventual finish line for this volume.

This is an uneven, but great start. Its going to be interesting to see where the Killmonger, Storm, and Shuri developments lead. To be frank, every character besides TChalla is interesting in his own book. They need to work on that. Also, the lack of a Tony cameo is disappointing. However, this is only issue 1. Theres a lot of time left.

This book is just heating up. With the appearance of a certain weather goddess at the end of this issue, the next one cant come fast enough. I wish the art would be more eye catching. Now, if only TChalla could be the most interesting person in his own book we could get somewhere.

Now we just have to wait a month to see the next step in this new world when TChalla takes center stage.

Final Thoughts If issue 1 was a prequel, this is Day 1. Peter is still getting used to his powers, hes already lost twice, and Spider-man still has no real identity. Thats bound to change in the upcoming issues. Wilson Fisk is set to take charge, the Goblin is just ramping up his attacks, and Jonah and Ben are very quickly becoming the heart of the book. I cant wait another month. Out of the two books in the line so far, this is the one to beat.

With great art, a great story, and Peter's growing Parker-nish, Spider-man is quickly becoming who he was meant to be all those years ago. PICK THIS UP!

This is not your parents Ultimate Universe. Literally AND figuratively. Between the final issue of Ultimate Invasion and this issues printing, weve learned that this Earth is not 1610 (the actual Ultimate Universe), but a new universe with the designation of Earth 6160. This new world is turning out to be a very fun and interesting one now that the Maker is gone (kind of). Im excited to see how destiny shapes things (and Im extremely excited to see a married Parker couple again in a few months, as well as Peach Momoko's X-men). The future is bright for this line.

This is the prettiest and strangest non-superhero superhero book I think I've ever read. Hopefully we start seeing more "X in this X-men book.

Final Thoughts Well, we finally have our second mutant. With the introduction of Mei Storm, the world has gotten a whole lot bigger in just one issue. The incredibly strange reveal of the shadows origins opens up SO many questions. I guess Im in it for the long hall. Bring in even more mutants and look what happens! Its starting to feel like an X-men book. A very weird X-men book, but an X-men book regardless.

The next issue I think concludes the storyline. I dont know if each storyline is just going to take place in a new zone, but I dont care. The fact that a break is coming up soon is the more pressing matter. I dont think I can make it between storylines without this book.

Janes characterization is still spot on. She chose to inherit these powers, but that doesnt mean she doesnt want a normal life as well. Shes been banished to the morgue, there is a horse living in her apartment, and life is only getting crazier. Im very happy to see that this book has made it past six issues and my hope is that it can make it past 12.

While not the best issue, it does allow the Carnage storyline to end and the Dylan story to begin. Let's see whether Cates can stick the landing with the kid.

This is a very interesting and tonally weird book. In this new era of mutants literally being superior over everybody else, the book shows the need for X-Force even more. Not every attack against the nation is going to be done on the political stage. There is always going to be a need for a secret task force to handle the dirty work.

With 4 years of storylines coalescing, this should have been explosive. Instead, we get what amounts to a little electrical fire.

I know we are coming up on issue 9 soon, but this issue really is a standout on the first 8 issues of Hickman's run on the title.

Who are these people? This is not the X-men. I'm ready for Krakoa to end. Maybe next issue there won't be so much blood. Save that for Blood Hunt in a few months.