Aliens VS. Avengers #1 is full of surprises and heroes preparing to make their last stand. Hickman and his team have shown right away that they understand the alien lore and appreciate the material they are trusted with. Four issues may not satisfy how amazing this run is about to be.

Batman: Gotham by Gaslight The Kryptonian Age #2 builds off the mystique of issue #1 as the team delivers a cinematic feeling mixed with intense action sequences and introduces compelling and interesting characters. This issue has fully sucked me in as I cannot wait to see where we go as it appears they will not be staying in Gothams playground only.

Dark Knights of Steel Allwinter #1: Deathstroke is our return to an Elseworlds story set in an ancient time where anything goes. We get anger, rage, blood, and complex emotions immediately. This issue gives us a taste of what is to come and is one to watch for going forward.

DC vs. Vampires: World War V #1 launches us into a hopeless world where humans are hunted and all seems lost. The outstanding artwork and storytelling grab us immediately and hold onto us throughout the issue. This is going to be one horror fan will want to grab onto as we enter the fall months.

Geiger #5 shows our heroes in an hour of desperation, and the reader does not know what will happen next. This story takes a drastic turn, leaving us gripping each page tightly and our hearts racing. The Ghost Machine team has settled in and hit their stride, and this run is a can't-miss.

Gotham City Sirens #1 brings us back into the kick-ass world of our Sirens, holding nothing back. It has heart-pounding action, beautiful eye-grabbing art, and a cliffhanger, leaving us needing more. You had my curiosity but, now you have my attention DC.

Dark Horse Comics has been building the hype for Kill All Immortals, and it delivers in a jaw-dropping brutal fashion. Wrought with intense action sequences and suspenseful character-driven moments, this first issue masterfully announces itself onto the scene. Make sure this finds its way to the top of your pull pile as it is can't miss entertainment.

Kill All Immortals #2 packs a heavy punch as the heart-racing action continues the more desperate Frey and Sordinn become. The team assembled on this might be a gold medal contender because of the way they intertwine action and emotion.

Marvel Zombies Dawn of Decay #1 is a fun spin on the Marvel Zombies franchise by teaming up Groot and Hulk in an unlikely manner. This story is going to be a fun and intense one as we are only getting started.

Moon Man #3 builds upon the first two issues and develops characters we fall in love with within a story that has action, loss, love, and a shroud of mystery all in its pages. The team has created a pressure cooker that is slowly gaining steam and will sure soon come to a head in. what I expect will be epic fashion.

NYX #2 is a violent entry into this run as we meet Laura, AKA Wolverine, and she holds nothing back in her quest to save fellow mutants. This run should find it's way into your weekly box at your LCS as the team is just getting started.

Plastic Man No More #1 is a surprisingly emotional and grim take on the cost of being an outlier with quirky abilities. We see beyond the jokes and how they could truly hurt even those who make them. The coming issues set us up in a nuclear way that this will become a must follow.

Predator Versus Black Panther #1 starts as a love letter to both Black Panther and Predator, giving the perfect reason for the impending fight. It does more telling than showing, which is not bad in this case. This first issue has me extremely excited about what is to come!

Redcoat #4 delivers emotional character development entangled in good old-fashioned buddy cop fun and action. The cliffhanger at the end came as a massive surprise to me as I did not see it coming, which makes this story add a layer of complexion to it. Midway through the year, this may be the comic of 2024.

Redcoat #5 continues to take the history we all know and turn it upside down in an emotionally charged, action-packed way. The art is astounding and the story continues to take us one way and then pull us another without warning.

Star Wars: Inquisitors #1 brings us into a post-Jedi world and manages to keep the hope alive that this franchise is so well known to do. I enjoy getting to learn more about The Inquisitors and spending time with them and other Jedi in this post-Order 66 galaxy. It expands upon the lore and allows us to return to this galaxy far far away.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 kicks off this big year-long event by IDW in a hate-fueled, fist-clenching way. Nothing is being held back in this story, and if issue #1 is anything to go by, nothing is off the table as far as they will be going. We are left yelling at the sky as this issue ends in an epic cliffhanger and needing the next issue fast. Fans will not want to miss this and will want this run at the very top of their monthly pile.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #2 creates tension and anticipation and shows us that even if we have everything we could ever want, there could always be something missing. The action is intense, and the anger and brutality leap from panel to panel. This is an absolute must-read for every issue!

This run continues to endear itself to me and crafts a beautiful story about brothers learning to trust each other and build relationships. Damian comes from a toxic environment and is haunted by his upbringing. He is trying to break the cycle, which we can see from our robber's viewpoint as well. The Boy Wonder is a unique entry into the Bat-Family and tells a story from a unique perspective endearing itself to readers of all ages.

The Principles of Necromancy #4 is a blood-soaked finale full of twists and gore. Horror fans will be raving about this comic for years to come, and it would not be surprising to find it a staple in the genre. This is how you do horror and horror with a twist. This may be the end for now, but we need the reign of Doctor Eyes, and we need it ASAP.

Universal Monsters: Frankenstein #1 is a powerful entry into this world of classic monsters that Image has been crafting. This story is full of intrigue and emotion that will surely leave the reader left in awe.

Werewolf By Night Blood Hunt #1 packs a vicious punch as it enters the Blood Hunt story. Jake is filled with rage but a sense of duty and caring, while the bloodthirsty vampires and demons will attack even kids to achieve their quest.

Zatanna Bring Down the House #2 launches us further into the dark and mysterious depths of magic and introduces concepts that suck the reader in immediately. It is quickly climbing the must-read pile for myself, and I would recommend new readers and old alike to dive into this!

Now that we are three issues in, I fear for some, this story may be moving too slowly and not have enough answers. It is not going to be for everyone, and this issue may be a make or break for readers. We continue to get breathtaking art, but the story has yet to truly reveal much, leaving us waiting for something more to happen.