If this was supposed to be a rehashing of old stories or some kind of nostalgic “lost issue” from the Marvel UK vaults then perhaps it may have been more enjoyable. However, as a stand alone issue, even assuming that people know roughly what is going on with the whole Revolutionary War mini series, there just isn't a lot here at all in terms of plot, good characters or even fun and exciting action.

Whilst not a very good start there is enough in here to warrant giving the title a second chance next issue. It may be that the story will be fleshed out a little more and be worth struggling through not so great artwork but that remains to be seen. From a creative coalition which have done such a good job already at Boom! Studios it really is a crying shame that this comic didn't deliver that same sense of fun and adventure. If you are looking for silly and fun all ages comics you could definitely do better, but it is worth giving them the benefit of the doubt and trusting it will improve.

Uncanny X-Men #18 is definitely worth the read for those who've been on board this book for a while, but may be a little confusing for short term or new readers who could very easily get confused by the time jumping plot and trippy art.

Overall though there is still plenty here to keep people on board. Although slightly rigid, as individual pieces Alburquerque's art is rather stunning and the colours from Guy Major show that classic sense of worn surroundings reminiscent of many a sci-fi story. The ship looks and feels used, and the understanding that this is their home now shines through. The one tiny hint that there might actually be something out there with them did give me a slither of joy before it was promptly forgotten, but has me engaged for next month in the hopes that the thread is picked up. The best horror stories, including the iconic Alien work because they build up a ton of tension and make you excited for the reveal, even if you know it will terrify you. This time around however, I simply wasn't that excited.

As much as it's nice to have Nightcrawler back and Jason Aaron at the helm over on Amazing X-Men, Wolverine and the X-Men really seems to be suffering undeservedly. There is just not enough of the joy and madness which made the title what it was. Brian Michael Bendis seems to have siphoned all of that creativity and willingness to let loose and just go with it in All New & Uncanny which is a real shame.

Uncanny X-Men #19.NOW is a decent enough moment for new readers to jump on. While it may still be in the middle of something it slows down just enough to let people on. An awesome set piece and great dialogue help the issue sail on by but there seemed to be a bit of stalling for the oncoming storm.

It is definitely too late to jump aboard this train as it reaches its final destination but the last few issues may still hold some surprises and issues #40 might be worth a look for the Wolverine & Cyclops banter and some solid artwork from Larraz.

Issue #3 continues at a slow but steady pace, helping us identify with the cast and increasing the tension surrounding the unknown Chandelier. This may be a book which plays out better in trade form once a bigger picture is discovered but it is certainly a decent monthly book. It feels almost as if it were a well paced, methodical HBO style drama minus excessive nudity and endless unexpected deaths. However the final scenes do finally begin to flesh out a bigger universe within the world.

Lanning and Cowsill have done a good job laying the groundwork for this new storyline which will hopefully lead to some of these characters popping up in X-Men or Avengers books or even their own ongoing sooner rather than later. An interesting prospect is having Wolverine head over the England to fight with (or against, round two?) Colonel Liger who was probably the most enjoyable character of the issue. We don't always have great luck with the weather this side of the pond but I hope in future they can acknowledge that it is occasionally sunny and perhaps lighten up the environments a little and feature a few less stereotypical characters into the British corner of the Marvel Universe. All in all though a decent start for Captain Britain and co.

Rocket Girl #4 flies fast and loud showing us a thoughtful tactician of a hero but unfortunately leaves us in pretty much the same place as we were twenty odd pages ago plot wise.

Uncanny X-Men #17 continues developing great original characters by one of the industries consistently brilliant writers who no doubt has used what may at first glance seem like a plot light issue to lay the foundations for some great content yet to come. The duo of Bendis and Bachalo always seem to deliver and they do once again here. Bendis' often goofy character interactions play superbly inside of Bachalo's very stylized world.

Regardless, as a fan of all of the “main” X-Men books currently on shelves this did give me plenty to get excited about and look forward to in the coming months of other titles. Both the story and the art have some pretty glaring flaws in sense of what the book is supposed to be, but for a non fan boy it is still an amazing piece of art.

Rocket Girl #3 is a visual feast for the eyes and demands your attention. With a compelling female lead, fun secondary cast and a new element of mystery to unwind, Rocket Girl is going to be one to watch in 2014.

Nevertheless, Wolverine and the X-Men #1 is a great comic book which honours the series which came before it but has its eyes set on its own future very firmly. With great art and good character focus this is a book which may not have a problem in quickly establishing its own personality.

As a number one issue Secret Avengers #1 delivers plenty of laughs, action and thrills and feels like it lasted well beyond the twenty odd pages it was given which is a plus. Hopefully Michael Walsh and Matthew Wilson stay with Ales Kot for at least the first arc as all three seem to really gel well together to create something fun and original.

Either way Brian Michael Bendis seems to have outdone Brian Wood with a comic filled to the brim with real and endearing female characters having fun and being an imposing team to mess with. I hope more issues of Uncanny side with these characters, as they are definitely (more often than not) more interesting and badass than their male counterparts.

Taking these legions of legacy characters which generations of comic book fans have grown up to enjoy and placing them in new environments and situations is a great way to keep them fresh and alive. As much as events and crossovers are fantastic at the time it is the smaller character moments which we will remember and having this foundation upon which the next phase of Magneto's character will be able to build on is a good use of the space in Uncanny #16.

Ghost #1 is a really solid read. For those who are familiar with Kelly Sue's other work in Captain Marvel and Pretty Deadly then I would highly recommend picking this up. Anyone on the fence, give this first issue a shot if you are fans of Arrow, any kind of paranormal comics like Valiant's Shadowman and enjoy some good action scenes from a kick ass heroine.

Pretty Deadly #3 might not be the balls out action of the last issue but it pushes the story forward and reveals some excellent character relationships which will be the driving force behind the action yet to come. The mystery surrounding the extent of the truth behind the stories told by Sissy and others is a mighty great hook to keep most reading, and if all else fails, don't bother to read the words, just consume the glorious artwork by arguably the best in the industry.

This was a very self contained issue and it will be interesting to see where Dark Angel goes from here with the end being rather dire and left at a cliffhanger. Part three of the event ‘Knights of Pendragon' may not hold this resolution but will be worth picking up to see presumably yet another angle on the story. Not seeing the fate of or continuing to follow Captain Britain this issue worked well as it feels as though a large ensemble is assembling which will conclude in one hell of a finale. Gillen and Smith's contribution, if this be their only one, was a really fun superhero comic with tons of character development and exploration, fitting social commentary and a healthy dose of British humour and charm.

Revolutionary War: Knights of Pendragon has all the wit, charm and sarcasm us Brits have become known for but also drives forward the plot of the overall series adding a ton of stuff to this rejuvenated mythology of the Marvel UK branch.

Five Ghosts #8: The Haunting of Fabian Gray is a step in the right direction for this newly commissioned ongoing series with plenty of ghostly action. New friends and an oncoming enemy give the series great pace as it rolls on towards it's most exciting adventure yet on “The Island of Dreams”.

Without a doubt Captain Marvel is on a massive roll. With this new number one and her Carol Corps behind her there are no limits. The important thing to take away from this first step on a brand new journey is that this is a woman searching for her place in the world, but she has enough heart to help us find our way too.

It's a touching tale of a young man coming to terms with who he is and learning that his limitations are not necessarily so constricting.

Pretty Deadly #4 is a game changer. While many creators would of decompressed the story for several more issues Deconnick, Rios & Bellaire obviously havemachinations of a much larger scale. For this plot so far to only be the beginning of the ballad of Deathface Ginny is a mark of an award winning and memorable comic book series.

Dolan is helped out by Tara Kappel on pencils, who also assists Laurie Foster on inks. Everado Orozco tailors each panel to the dominating character within and creates a sense of cartoonish joy even in the darker moments. No story avenue is too epic, no curse too vulgar and no pun too hammy. The creative team of Super! have made a series with the kind of confidence that says they are going to be the number one best selling book every single month but with no arrogance or ego. The entire team seems solely intent of having a blast and just going for it full throttleThey stand tall and believe their new world belongs with the elite and I really agree.

Wolverine and the X-Men has always been a series about the future, about trying to run from it, about trying to nurture it and about accepting that like it or not, its coming. Through the eyes of the series' two angst filled teenage protagonists (one in mind, the other in body) Jason Aaron and as he puts it on the cover, his friends, show us that its okay to be afraid of the future and what comes next but that sooner or later you're going to have to learn to face it no matter the outcome, just as we will have to face that this series, the way we love it now is over, but not forgotten.

As seen at the recent Thought Bubble Festival, Kelly Sue, Emma and Jordie have become superstar creators who have amassed a legion of die hard fans who would purchase any old thing that had their names on it. Thankfully this is not just any old thing. This is comics at its best, and frankly the only reason the score is not any higher is because I suspect upcoming issues will blow this one out of the water, which is really saying something!

Young Avengers #15 ends one of the best runs in comics and invites a few close friends to help DJ the party. If you've just picked this one issue up it probably won't seem like much, but to those who have followed from day one and travelled across the multiverse with these fantastic young superheroes, then you'll probably still be drying your eyes from seeing the very last poetic page of a truly wonderful journey.