A backup story by James Tynion IV follows a quintet of escaped inmates from Arkham and their encounter with a demonic figure named the Paleman. There's really not enough there to adequately judge it as it's very clandestine about the nature of what's going on. However, I can say I'm pretty interested in how this one will unfold.

Roche Limit #2 is intriguing and the leaves readers with not just one, but multiple hooks to keep us interested. Its a book with fabulous art and a well-constructed story that is mentally engaging on numerous levels and has a lot to offer to readers. Its bigger than we are. After reading the story and researching the theoreticallimit known as the Roche limit or Roche radius, it is clear that whatever the story is that this team is telling us, one thing is certain we are small and the universe is simply more amazing than we can fathom, but we shouldnt stop trying.

I mentioned the bone-dragon right? What an awesome spread. Oh, I mean spreads. This issue contains not one, not two, but three spreads. Each and every one of them is rendered with purpose and personality. Alarm Cat is back, although, well. I'll let you read about that. Let's just say I'm excited to see where Alarm Cat ends up. One of the best aspects ofShutter is the passion that this creative team has. You can tell just by reading that they're having as much fun with this book as fans are. You get a team with as much talent and passion behind their craft as these two and you're bound to be spoiled and that's what we are with Shutter. If you haven't read the first arc, it's collected in trade at a nice price tag of only $9.99 U.S. It's worth every penny.

Moreci and Daniel have a gift for pacing stories, especially ones dense with ideas. There are multiple threads opened up in Burning Fields that help carry the story forward and set suspense without giving away too much information. Its a way of keeping us on our toes and interested without coming off as digressions that make the story drag along. The issue concludes with a thrilling reveal that serves as a solid hook for the series. This series has limitless potential between the number of personalities represented and the mesh of two cultures with a long political history. With a book rooted with so much horror and ugliness, its hard to believe it could be this beautiful.

Second issues are always tough. This issue was able maintain the pace and suspense of the debut issue, while giving readers something to chew on without choking them with too much. Moreci and Daniel continue to display their ability to write a careful script while Lorimer and LaFuente continue to show it to us effectively and skillfully.

Sharp and Wolstenholme have caught my attention with this issue and if you were on the fence after reading issue #1 like I was, give the gentlemanly ape a second chance. Mono #2 is moody, suspenseful and everything I wanted from number one, but better.

There is a lot that happens in this issue. Threads are braided together into a fluid, but still mysterious strand. The pacing of the action sequences and visual clues help balance out the dense dialogue and ideas that are represented in Roche Limit. The revelations discovered in this issue are critical to the characters in the story and whats left is to see how theyre transformed. How about you, will you be transformed?

And while I havent quite got the feel for the pacing just yet, I know Roche Limit is like a good whiskey. It isnt meant to be shot. You sip it. You take it in. You let the flavors hit all your senses. By the time you reach the bottom of your glass, youve had a great experience and youre ready for more. As Sasha's crew approaches the forest leading up to the mines, she looks back and asks us, “You ready?” I know I am, how about you?

The teamwork in "Shutter" is apparent from the cohesiveness displayed with Joe's scripts, Leila's artwork, Owen's colors and John's lettering. It combines the qualities of good comics without overdoing it or leaving the issue half-baked. "Shutter" #13 is what good comics are made of and this team should be proud that it can stand on its own feet. If you haven't got the gist yet, I highly recommend this comic.

Its rare to see a creative team completely in sync with one another, but thats what we have with The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl. The writing is quirky, the art borders on strange, but together they achieve wonderful comics.

While I read it like a one-shot, I now know how uninformed I have been on this epic series. The comic achieved its purpose of gaining new readers as I will now add this to my list of comics to buy in the future. I'd recommend giving Usagi Yojimbo: Grasscutter a look.

This story is about beginnings and discoveries, childhood and growing up. I like to think of it as passing the baton. This new team has able hands and will run carefully and swiftly with this story. If you were fans of the previous run of Hawkeye, youll enjoy the new take that this team has to offer.

The script is well paced and the art maintains the ability to showcase a distant, but familiar world with Copperhead making it a worthy comic for anybodys pull-list.

At surface level the issue is much to do with usual Loki business, but at the heart it shows much more of the emotional side of our often misunderstood trickster. Seeing Loki from his perspective is what makes this title so strong. It adds layers upon layers of character development and understanding often not seen in titles that focus on his older brother. While the comic can be tough to keep straight sometimes, it's well worth the time and energy to see why Loki is who he is.

This series was announced as a five-part mini-series, but the writing doesnt feel rushed or thrown together haphazardly. Everything moves at a fitting pace and allows us to experience this story rooted with supernatural motifs and mystery. The art is purposeful and effective, the colors set the mood and heighten the type of story Harris and Lorimer are telling. Despite a couple of instances I found to be confusing or brushed over, Millennium shows promise as a compelling story.

The new run of Moon Knight harkens back to the first arc by Ellis, Shalvey and Bellaire, focusing on, perhaps the stranger matters of those who travel at night. It feels closer to the original six issues than the previous arc by Brian Wood and Greg Smallwood, without feeling like an extension or copycat. Its slightly grittier and Bunn has some explaining to do with the Moon Knights attitude change towards those he protects. Theres a lot to look forward to in this new arc, especially if you were a fan of issues 1-6.

This is a great spot to hop on Rocket Raccoon for those who haven't read the first arc and is a good reminder to those who have why this book is worth reading. Young's narrative voice and the imagination and skill of Beaulieu and Andrade drive these adventures. They capture the essence of these characters and their relationships notably well.

I'd tip my hat to the Laphams (if I were wearing a hat) because being thrown into the middle of a comic is usually a hellish mess, but I felt comfortable and confident reading this comic. I couldn't be more happy that the arc is finished, because that gives me some time to go catch up on years' worth of Stray Bullets while anticipating the new arc come January.

While this type of story isn't a new concept The Empty #1 stands firmly as a good number one. Robinson's art is fresh. The characters have cartoonish features and odd body proportions that add some lightness to the bleak world they inhabit. The coloring is vibrant, even in the sandy wasteland of the empty. Tanoor and Lila are a good match because they are so alike, yet completely different, the same person from different worlds. Robinson has constructed a world with interesting, motivated characters with plenty of room to explore.

Wayward #6 holds tight to the essence of the first arc and maintains mystery. The added protagonist is a welcomed addition. Her personality is similar to Roris, but her experiences differ and she is distinguished enough for readers to both care about and like her. Ohara doesnt seem to be a replacement, but perhaps a placeholder for whats to come.

Shutter is always one of the most enjoyable comics I pick up monthly. The imaginative characters and the chaotic world they live in are always an allurement. The bizarre cast and even stranger world wouldn't be as exciting without the oddly relatable familial and relationship issues that are strung through this series. The blend of the bizarre and familiar is part of what makes this comic work and even more, the comics medium itself is what makes the story work.

At surface level the issue is much to do with usual Loki business, but at the heart it shows much more of the emotional side of our often misunderstood trickster. Seeing Loki from his perspective is what makes this title so strong. It adds layers upon layers of character development and understanding often not seen in titles that focus on his older brother. While the comic can be tough to keep straight sometimes, its well worth the time and energy to see why Loki is who he is.

Unfortunately, this sort of issue is typical foreshadowing to a rushed and quick finish to a story arc and the death of a series. Hopefully it was a fluke and the plot will continue to hold strong to the ideas JMS and Kotian have no doubt put together, but I wont count on it.

The script for this issue feels somewhat predictable and doesnt capture the horror and suspense that the previous issues had that kept me coming back for more. The issue ends with Charlie recovering Sailor in the pit of the hovel, but in doing so, gaining the attention of the wytches. Therere still questions to be answered, which makes me eager to see how this team will wrap up this story to be concluded next month.