Absolute Power Super Son #1 is another great entry into the Absolute series, blending unique artwork with powerful colors and story. Spending more time with Jon and showing how he is as much his father as he is his own person takes this story to new heights.

Absolute Wonder Woman #2 is a grand slam in the new Absolute series DC has cooking. This unique reimagining of Wonder Woman works so well and it isn't all just fighting big monsters as it captures the essence of Diana, Steve, and what these characters are all about. I am in awe of this issue and I need #3 now!

Alien Paradiso #1 brings the Alien franchise to the everyday common man. Taking readers to a relaxed vacation destination before unleashing horrifying and gruesome hell will instantly grasp your attention and raise our heart rates. This will be a must pull for fans of Alien as its a refreshing and unique take. Do not miss out!

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.

This team is crafting an absolute love letter to Ridley Scott, to Aliens, and to our beloved Avengers in such a beautiful way. Aliens Vs Avengers is a story that brought us here to watch Hulk smash Aliens and it has delivered on that and so much more. Fans, this ones for us.

The effects of our friendly ghost stand out most to me and remind me very much of films such as Ghostbusters in a unique way. Overall, Armored continues to be a standout comic as we deal with the traumas of the past, weave webs of mystery, and hit the right comedic notes.

Batman and Robin Year One Chapter 2 is full of high-flying action moments and snarky quips from our characters, making this issue hold a nostalgic feeling for the reader. The dynamic between Batman and Robin sucks us into the story making this issue rise to the top of our monthly pull pile!

Batman and Robin Year One #3 is giving us a unique and special take on the relationship with Bruce and Dick. Were getting a behind the scenes look into how they built the bond the duo have and its a very unique and special feeling. The issue ends on a cliffhanger putting the cherry on top of this cartoonesque vibe. This run is going far too under the radar check it out!

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.

Batman the Long Halloween the Last Halloween continues to be a proper sequel and homage to its predecessor by delivering a classic who-dun-it thriller. The team is taking this story and doing it justice making this a must grab Batman story!

Batman The Long Halloween, The Last Halloween #3 leans heavily into the Detective Noir genre as the stakes rise. We are left on a cliffhanger, moving the story into more mystery than action. I'm very much continuing to enjoy this run and it should be a priority to read each month!

Black Lightning #2 continues to bring home the action as there are beautifully crafted sequences showing our heroes at work. Meanwhile, the addition of the inner turmoil between Anissa and Jefferson add in layers to this story making Black Lightning a must pull monthly!

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 Horror Presents Creature Commandos #1 is an emotionally chaotic ride from start to finish. There are breaths for the story to unfold and action when needed, making this issue a must-grab for New Comic Book Day!

Ferran does some extremely fantastic lettering in this issue, implementing styles that showcase the horrors the team faced on their first mission and the screams of anguish as they lost a team member. When it comes to art, there is a gritty and rough style to it, which fits the theme once again and endears itself to the horror aspect that this story falls within. We get to see flashes of the team's unique powers and their grotesque skins that you can almost feel show that Hervas and Guimaraes feel at home in the story.

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.

This was a fun first issue as it is perfect for DC's dark they have been working on and for Halloween. The team bring Green Lantern Dark #1 to life in a ghastly and yet hopeful way showing that even in our darkest hour there are lanterns of hope!

Hyde Street #2 delivers another intense issue that is steeped in a slow-building sense of dread amongst bloody panels and excellent character development. Horror fans, there is no longer an excuse not to get your hands on this tale, as Hyde Street is hitting all of the right beats satisfying the reader with every panel.

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.

Kill All Immortals #3 continues to deliver intense action; however, it takes a step back slightly to explore the complexity of family dynamics and trust. Freya is a badass Viking who simply wants to be left alone, and she has the heart set to take it as far as she needs to achieve it.

Kill All Immortals #4 takes an emotional step back to allow its audience to take a breath before cranking up the action in more heart-pounding ways. Frey continues to cement herself as a bad ass and the audience is left with a cliff hanger questioning everything we have learned to this point.

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!

Predator Versus Black Panther #2 continues to world-build both sides and brings them head-on in clashes that will excite Marvel and Predator fans. The lore is built upon and enhanced in this issue, and we are building anticipation for the great battle between T'Challa and the Predator.

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.

Redcoat #6 wraps this tumultuous arc by showing that there is more than meets the eye with Simon, and unlikely allies and courage can be found in even the most unexpected places. This may have been my favorite issue of the series so far, as it delivers emotion and action. The cliffhanger in particular has me on edge, and I can't wait to see where it leads next!

Redcoat #7 is the emotionally wrecking epilogue to the adventurous tales of Simon Pure and Albert Einstein. It is a goodbye to a friend that I think many readers can connect with and especially for those of us who have had to say goodbye many times to those we have loved. This is my number one pull this week. Read it.

Snotgirl #16 reminds us of what we have been missing, which is this fun world that allows the reader to escape into incredible adventures and the spirit of love. Being back with Lottie and the crew just feels right, and I cannot wait to continue picking this series up!

Ewoks #1 transports us back to a familiar setting with a familiar friend and foe. The Ewoks now have individuality about them, which intrigues the reader as we learn more about their species. The forest moon is ripe for adventure and this should be one Star Wars fans immediately grab from the shelves!

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!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #3 brings us to the eye of the storm that our turtles are finding themselves in. Much like the eye of a hurricane, it moves quickly as the ending brings more chaos and sets us up with a grand reunion, moving this story forward. If you are not reading this story monthly, you may just be missing out on one of the best stories about our Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

TMNT #4 is a dark and somber tale and a reminder that not all of our heroes live happily forever. And yet, amongst the tears and broken Donatello rises a hero from the ashes, much like a Phoenix, in such a way that will make the reader shout for joy. Could you get your hands on this issue and grab a box of tissues? This one's terrific.

Overall:Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #5 is a kick ass epilogue and has the first arc ending with a bang. Our heroes are in for a rude awakening when they return and the cliffhanger this issue leaves us on brings about an audible gasp. Catch up now if you havent because this is going to be talked about for years to come. 10/10 Ninja Stars

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.

There is a lot of mystery and story-building happening in this opening issue of The Exorcism at 1600 Penn. Slowly showing us the darker forces at work while building this subplot of more happening at large within the. White House and Beyond gives the reader something to be hooked on. Looking to cozy up with a spooky comic this season? The Exorcism at 1600 Penn is the right one to kickstart your night!

The Horizon Experiment #1: The Manchurian starts this anthology run with a compelling story of a unique spycraft set in Chinese espionage. It is a character-driven tale that uses action only when needed and shows how there are more than stereotypical spy types out there.

The Moon is Following Us#1 is a heart-pounding adventure, asking us how far we would be willing to go to save those we love. Its pages contain haunting creatures, badass side kicks, and hearts. This story will jump to the top of pull piles, rightfully so, as it is a can not-miss read.

I am incredibly invested in this story. The Moon is Following Us both captures a child's imagination in scary ways and also plays into every parent's fears of something happening to their child. It's colorful and creative in every way possible and everyone should be pulling this each and every month immediately!

The Moon is Following Us #4 brings this story to its climax. As the final battle looms we have so many questions and so much action that we are left wanting this story to never end. This may be the best arc. Image has released in 2024.

DC's All In continues to be a home run as The New Gods #1 is another stellar entry. The art and the story give us an exciting first issue and I feel as though this run may vital to All In. Make sure to pick up this issue and give it a shot you won't be disappointed!

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.

Terminator #1 brings back the horror aspect to the franchise and adds new lore and a sense of wonder. What was in the bags the duo would never speak of? What exactly is this machine they were up against? So many questions and so much excitement I cannot wait for issue 2!

Terminator #2 continues to capture its audience by giving an unstoppable killing machine meeting humans who are no match. I do wish this issue gave us a little more as it feels as though it ends abruptly, but that keeps me coming back for issue #3 as I am overall enjoying the series!

Two-Face #1 is another entry into the world of Batman's rogue gallery, bringing us a compelling character-driven drama focusing on a beloved character. Getting to spend time behind the faces and into the mind of Dent will be one of the most interesting things DC has done. I cannot wait to see where we go!

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.

Frankenstein #2 is more than creating a monster; it builds the characters we often forget exist in this story. The subtle lines and hints do so much to make the world we are playing in you care more about their stories than you do the monster. I am extremely intrigued to see where this story finishes I have no doubt the final two issues will be just as good as the road so far.

Frankenstein #3 sets us up for the big finale in this iteration of the classic horror tale. This issue is all about the heart and allows the reader to connect with the characters we haven't spent a lot of time with setting us up for an epic finale.

Frankenstein #4 is the grand finale in yet another addition to the Monster-verse that Image and Skybound have created. This ending is full of tear-jerking emotion, hope, and leaves us thinking even after the book has closed which is a testament to a truly incredible story.

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.