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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.