The series' debut may falter in action, but its clever conversations with Robo will definitely satiate sci-fi fanatics until issue two comes around.

Atomic Robo & Dawn of New Era is an amalgamation of things that shouldn't work but do, and this second issue only proves chaos reigns supreme with this series.

From vampires to time loops and nosey students, Atomic Robo & Dawn of New Era has everything readers want, but compacted more than needed.

Atomic Robo & Dawn of New Era is back with a new issue, and it is all about a controversial debate.

If you've been needing a catch-up on the series, then this refresher chapter is meant for you.

Barrier has an actual language barrier in its latest release, so be prepared to translate a lot of dialogue or be swept away from the story entirely.

There's surely substance to be found in this new issue, but you'll have to dig up those connections yourself.

With eye-popping artwork and a few stomach-churning panels, Barrier #4 speeds up the series' pace in a very welcome turn.

For a moment, Barrier #5 allows the mismatched protagonists to level with one another, but things turn topsy-turvy when an unexpected shift lands the pair somewhere they never expected to go.

Brought back from the dead, this new series promises to expose the most unapologetic pieces of Natasha Romanoff, but its debut issue is slow to start.

As the Black Widow's new goal unfolds, readers will find themselves crusading alongside the burned heroine, and this issue's final page will have them reaching for more.

Black Widow is making progress with its Madripoor espionage, but Black Widow's mission just went south in a big way.

While busy, it juggles each loose plot tie easily and answers questions fans didn't even know they had. So, if you're looking to dive into an ease Black Widow web, this run is the one for you.

While the issue's story is interesting enough to get you through its pages, Burnouts #1 takes a long time to get going, but the payoff will be worth it for alien lovers out there.

Packed with action, Calamity Kate is a wild ride filled with unapologetic heroines, gory battles, and irreverent humor.

The issue's electric dialogue will have fans turning page after page, and the chemistry between Kate and her new rival is enough to keep anyone tuned in for more.

With literal demons on her trail, Calamity Kate #3 is solemn in its reverie and packs promise of a truly badass conclusion in its future.

Dream Daddy #2 is just the thing fans of the visual novel crave. It has mystery, well-timed quips, and the best breakdown of gothic aestheticism you can ask for.

Dream Daddy returns with its third issue, but Mat's solo outing doesn't pack the punch the espresso lover might like.

This adorable issue breaks down an absurd situation into something deceptively warm hearted, and Dream Daddy's cute aesthetic fits its tone perfectly.

East of West #41 steps out this week with a foreboding claim.

With two sides warring, even devout readers will be left wondering why this bloodshed took place, so here's to hoping the series' next chapter provides a bit more backstory.

At two issues in, Encounter seems to be a colorful slice-of-life superhero story that puts puns over action.

The series has already drawn mighty comparisons to heralded sports manga like Haikyu!! " and for good reason. Fence's latest chapter sets aside plenty of time for competitive fencing, but it also delves deeper into the minds of Nicholas and Seiji.

Fence #6 proves Western comics can do the sports genre as perfectly as any manga all-star, and it does so without breaking a sweat.

Fence doesn't need to feint to get fans hooked, and its latest issue proves as much with ease.

Fence continues to stun with its latest adrenaline-filled issue, and it's got enough Seiji to satisfy any fan.

The issue paces easily at the start, giving fans a chance to enjoy some matches, but the story kicks up in the final pages.

Faced with an uncertain future, Seiji and Nicholas take a step in their relationship that makes this chapter a true winner.

Fence #11 will tug at your heartstrings, leaving readers emotional as Nicholas goes the extra mile to be a good friend before he is a good fencer.

The series' authentic dialogue makes each character emote harder than the next, and it all leads up to a surprising cliffhanger that will have Seji fans slack-jawed.

Its adherence to Haldeman's novels is admirable, but this comic feels handicapped by its extensive elucidation.

Gamma is back at it with Dark Horse, and the series' inaugural issue will be a welcome reminder to fans of the original oneshot.

Despite some walled exposition, Goddess Mode #1 is a title readers will want to keep on file as its witty banter and gorgeous artwork are designed to overload them in the best way.

Goddess Mode #2 crashes back onto shelves this week with an electric update that touches upon a bit too much exposition at times.

With the technological conspiracies growing around her, Goddess Mode #3 solidifies itself as a gung-ho story of empowerment as the Oracles band together and step into a truly tantalizing cliffhanger.

A major revelation threatens to upend everything they know about their daemon gigs, and fans are eager to see what's next for the renegade girl gang.

The iconic franchise has thrilled fans for years as author R.L. Stine's novels continue to captivate, and IDW hopes to bring that same tension into its new comic run. However, its first issue falls flat and fails to stir up such an emotion.

Despite some extensive exposition into the recording industry, Gunning For Hits keeps fans engaged with its brisk wit, but the best comes at the end.

The comic is as irreverent as it is coy about its hitman origins, leaving fans eager to learn where this series' intersection between music and murder meets.

With Gunning for Hits going nowhere fast, fans will be left wondering where this series is going to go and hoping it'll quit dodging blows before long.

Gunning for Hits #4 tries to build to a high this week, but it falls flat before fans get to the final page.

Gunning For Hits makes pace with its latest issue, but its predictable ending will leave readers on a flat note.

A sneaky sea monster, sci-fi stage play, and more make this issue a busy one to wade through, nut, for those wanting to wish a happy birthday to their favorite hardcore lady types, Lumberjanes #60 brings simple closure to the comic's latest mini-arc.

With the campers fearing for Mal's safety, Lumberjanes #61 sets up an intriguing new story for the favorites, and it does so with the promise of dinosaurs. So, what else could you need?

With the Roanokes ready to save Mal from a surely-dinosaur ridden world, the girls are surprised when a winter tundra awaits them. Their reunion with Mal is cut short when a massive bird attacks, leaving fans wishing this issue substituted in more action than one-line exposition.

Ranging in style, these pint-sized stories are often as self-aware as they are touching, leaving fans to breeze through the title and wanting more.

The series' first issue sets up a world which readers will be begging to explore, and Middlewest's enticing artwork makes its first outing all the more adventurous.

Now, Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur are having to team up with some familiar Marvel heroes to bring down Nightmare, but this issue doesn't pick up the action just yet; it lives in its introductory status, but the series has enough potential to string readers along.

Moon Girl And Devil Dinosaur is back, but the dreamy issue will leave fans feeling floaty in all the worst ways.

Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur ends its latest arc with a warm-hearted moral and fantastical fight.

While Robotech's latest issue does end on a cliffhanger, its crowded discourse makes it almost impossible to sustain suspense, but invested fans of the series will surely be willing to slog through its set-up.

When their homeland comes under a supernatural threat, this apparent samurai story transforms into something more, and fans will be left eager to pick up a new issue to flesh out this debut's big cliffhanger.

Ronin Island #2 will make readers' blood boil in the best way.

Ronin Island steps out with its third issue and leaves fans on a deliciously upsetting cliffhanger.

This debut issue finds a way to tether readers to its high-flying story, and the issue wraps with a bewildering cliffhanger that will leave you desperate for its next issue.

Skyward #2 keeps things brisk with an airy pace, and it promises to kick off what may become Image's best series of 2018.

Skyward picks up with pace this week with an exhilarating plot push.

Skyward returns with a high-stakes issue this week which promises to flesh out Willa's complex relationship with her father.

The issue's breathtaking artwork only magnifies its heartbreaking finale, but Skyward pushes back on that angst with one mysterious cliffhanger.

Skyward #6 kicks back into high gear with a sinister plot and buggy plot twist that will leave readers gripped until they flip the last page.

Skyward #7 swings into focus with an action-packed plot that readers won't want to put down.

The comic's team has managed to jettison Skyward towards one intriguing twist, and fans won't be able to put the issue down.

Skyward #9 will leave fans reaching for the next issue, but they'll likely want to reread this one twice before filing away its many revelations.

In due time, Skyward stands to become a beloved title thanks to its strong-willed heroine, and it would do readers well pick up an issue before the series soars too far out of reach.

Skyward #11 proves Image's hit series can surprise fans under the toughest of circumstances.

The story's balanced take on both settings makes for an easy read, and fans will end their read ready to face Skyward's impending climax.

Fans will put down this inaugural issue wanting and waiting for more.

Its easy dialogue keeps the issue moving, but fans may put down the issue wishing for something a bit more substantial. However, the latest issue ends on a promising note and imbues enough Stacy Sass to keep readers hooked for another read.

The quick read does take a toll with its wall-crawling angst, but fans of Spider-Gwen will close the issue with an entirely new vision of the heroine in mind.

Spider-Gwen Ghost Spider #5 picks up with a transitional issue focused on the unsung downsides of public heroics.

The issue balances a promising story with slick action that will keep readers turning pages, but it is Spider-Gwen's clever quips pushing them to wait for the series' next issue.

A disastrous date with Harry Osborne is just the start, and this new issue will leave fans curious about Gwen and her ever-present headaches.

Spider-Gwen Ghost Spider #8 bolsters its latest art for fans this week with some complicated emotions.

Avant-Guards #1 lays up another slam dunk for BOOM! and its growing catalog.

Avant-Guards #2 brings one of comic's most anticipated sports titles to a new level this week.

Avant-Guards slows down in its third issue, but readers will take pleasure in enjoying this release's softer moments.

As a welcome home, The Umbrella Academy: Hotel Oblivion #1 reads like a familiar friend, but it doesn't aim to revolutionize the series Way and B created so many years ago.

The interpersonal drama explored in these snippets will satisfy longtime fans, and Gerard Way intricate narrative feels self-assured in the best of ways. Still, the issue's final pages feel like they're missing some sort of action and such uneven grounding will leave readers a bit put out.

This is a comic meant to entice kids to want Team Sonic Racing, and it does a decent job of selling the new Sega game.

Umbrella Academy: Hotel Oblivion picks up its pace with its fourth issue, but its persistent pacing gaps will leave some fans wishing they had pressed snooze on the release.

Umbrella Academy Hotel Oblivion takes a step closer to completion this week with its fifth issue, and the series feels like it has reached its stride.

Umbrella Academy: Hotel Oblivion has rocketed forward with its latest issues, and this new release proves the comic's comeback was well-worth the wait.

What If? X-Men #1 isn't the first comic to reimagine the X-Men mythos, but it is one of the most intriguing to do so.

Everything from heritage to rebirth are tackled in this pensive story, and they combine to set up what may be one of the Winter Soldier's best solo arcs yet.

Following a strong debut, this second issue packs a heavier punch as Bucky Barnes learns more about the child assassin crafted in the Winter Soldier's image.

A stunning cliffhanger seals the issue's intense track record, and fans will be left torn between wanting to protect Bucky forever or smacking him upside the head.

Winter Soldier #4 is another addition to one of Marvel's strongest ongoing series.

Winter Soldier #5 comes to life with melancholy story of betrayal, jealousy, and the difficulty attached to doing the right thing.