A debut with a disappointingly thin plot and an abrupt ending is elevated by stunning art.

"The Amazing Mary Jane #2" isn't quite certified fresh but it's worth a look if you're interested.

"The Amazing Spider-Man #50" is a competently written but ultimately disappointing landmark issue in Nick Spencer's take on our favorite web-slinger.

"The Amazing Spider-Man" #74 is a fittingly awful conclusion to a Spider-Man run that rarely understood what made the character so iconic.

"America Chavez: Made in the U.S.A." is a fun, engaging debut issue off a long overdue miniseries though it doesn't quite reach the heights that its title character can.

"Amethyst #1" is a solid, promising debut even if it's missing a little magic.

"An Unkindness of Ravens #2" shows promise but it's more notable for what it's lacking than what it delivers.

"Ant-Man #1" is a more than welcome (and worthy) return for Scott Lang

The perfectly fine conclusion to the first arc of "Ant-Man" is proof we should've been reading a "Stinger" comic this whole time.

"Archie Christmas Spectacular" lives up to the title, just not in the ways you think.

"Avengers #29" is a lot like your favorite friend in college, messy but a good time.

"Batman #86" is a strong, promising start to James Tynion's take on the World's Greatest Detective.

"Batman: Fear State Alpha" #1 is a sprawling setup for the latest Gotham epic that delivers on intrigue but not much more

The Hobbs and Shaw of DC Comics just can't win in "Batman/Superman" #3.

With its debut issue, "Big Girls" proves itself to be a series worth getting keeping your eye on

A stumble in writing and a steep drop-off in art make for an incredibly disappointing issue of "Blue and Gold."

A rock solid "Cable #2" proves that this book is really worth it.

Kelly Thompson continues to shine as she shows us what makes Captain Marvel such a great hero.

"Chained to the Grave" #1 is an intriguing, confident start to a series that seems destined for pretty goodness

"Champions" #4 is a fun, easy to read comic and a fairly unremarkable one

"Commanders in Crisis #2" is a lot of things but mostly it's one thing and that thing" is bad

"Crossover #2" is a deeply interesting mystery that makes some genuinely appalling narrative decisions

"Crush & Lobo" #1 is a fun debut for the most rock and roll father-daughter duo in the DC Universe.

"DCeased: Dead Planet #1" is a superlative sequel any fan of superheroes, zombies, or great storytelling should be picking up.

The Unkillables do not live up to their title in the simultaneously bleak and fun "DCeased: Unkillables #2"

"Detective Comics" #1034 is a ridiculously good first issue of the most grounded Batman comic we've ever read (even if it's background story leaves a lot to be desired)

"Eternals" #4 is yet another great entry in what has all the makings of another home run for Kieron Gillen

"Excalibur #11" is yet another strong entry for the Marvel's Most Magic Mutants

"Falcon and Winter Soldier #5" is an absolute riot of a comic a surprising must-read.

"The Flash" #768 is a fun but slightly too shallow debut for Jeremy Adams.

"Future State: Wonder Woman #1" is a gorgeous, fun, imaginative start to the story of Yara Flor

"Giant-Size X-Men: Magneto #1" is a decent comic that also fails to justify itself quite yet.

"Guardians of the Galaxy #6" sends Nova to therapy and takes us to church.

"Guardians of the Galaxy" is a great issue with decent art and sets up the long game admirably.

"Hawkeye: Freefall #3" is yet another great installment in Matthew Rosenberg's take on Marvel's Mauve Marksmen.

"Impossible Jones" #1 is a breezy, joyous adventure that you certainly want to take

A hard to believe villain bogs down an otherwise deeply enjoyable "Invisible Woman #4."

"Iron Fist: Heart of the Dragon" is a promising, if unfocused debut issue

"Iron Man #1" is an everything a comic lover can be looking for and a strong new beginning for Tony Stark

A tired concept is saved by gorgeous art in "Batman: The Smile Killer #1"

"Juggernaut #1" is a low-stress and a pretty good time and that's that on that

"Justice League" #59 is a strong, fun debut for Brian Michael Bendis and David Marquez that bodes well for the future of DC's premiere team

"Karmen" #1 should be admired for its boldness and its gorgeous art but leaves a fair bit to be desired in its substance.

"King in Black" is an epic, narratively uneven, visually stunning affair that seems to be setting itself up for something even better.

"King in Black: Gwenom vs. Carnage #1" rises to surprising heights by keeping things grounded

"The King of Nowhere #3" is yet another home-run for W. Maxwell Prince.

The debut issue of "Last Flight Out" is an engaging, scarily realistic take on the collapse of the planet

A beautiful issue of "Lois Lane" shows us what happens when the strongest character in DC grieves.

"The Magnificent Ms. Marvel #14" is a quietly triumphant, welcome return for Marvel's most up and coming hero

"Mighty Morphin #1" continues Ryan Parrot's stellar take on the Power Rangers with the same pop that we've come to love

Neon Genesis Evangelion meets Game of Thrones in "Power Rangers: Ranger Slayer #1"

"Miles Morales: Spider-Man" gets a whole lot better, even as Miles Morales's life gets a whole lot worse.

With its odd mid-2000s vibe and lack of focus, "Mister Miracle: The Source of Freedom" #1 is the definition of meh

"The Death of Nancy Drew" has a promising premise but starts with an exposition-heavy, predictable whimper.

Pitch-perfect art is the saving grace of the generally weak "On the Stump #4"

"Planet-Size X-Men" #1 tells an epic, electrifying story that reminds you what superhero comics are capable of

"Post Americana #2" is entertaining enough but its greatest strengths deserve more space to shine

"Project Patron" #1 is a lot of promise and very little fulfillment

"Scarenthood" #4 serves as both a moving ending a deeply intriguing new beginning to a wonderful (and very Irish) story.

"Shang-Chi #1" is a welcome addition to comic store shelves, even if it doesn't quite reach the heights its creative team is capable of.

An overstuffed story gets by on heart but not much else in "SHAZAM! #8.

"Spider-Man: Spider's Shadow" #1 is a promising, dark, and very coolness beginning for "What If?"

"Stillwater #2" begins to unravel the secrets of the titular town to excellent results.

"Stray Dogs" is a charming, compelling comic with the best kind of sinister center

"Suicide Squad #8" is just about everything that one could want out of an interlude

"Suicide Squad" #3 is a decent read but when will this series become the standout it can be?

The Man of Steel takes a second to breathe then takes a hard turn into actionville in "Superman #19."

Kelly Thompson delivers a deeply satisfying (hypothetical) conclusion to the story of Carol Danvers in "Captain Marvel: The End".

"The Marvels" is a damn good debut for the kind of comic everyone should be trying to make.

Whosoever holds this hammer if he be metal but a smidge overstuffed, shall possess the power of "Thor #4".

"Thor #8" is a fun, light, and surprisingly vital issue in a historically heavy run

"W.E.B of Spider-Man #1" isn't a bad comic book but it's far from a good one

"We Only Find Them When They're Dead #3" is a cinematic, supremely creative thrill ride of a comic.

Love conquers all in the intriguing, thrilling "Wonder Woman: Dead Earth #1"

"X-Force #1" is an atmospheric, pulse-pounding debut for Krakoa's deadliest team.

The Hickman Lampoon's Family Vacation is a fun, intriguing entry in the new X-Men canon