"Titans: Beast World #1 is commendable for its sheer ambition but it's missing some of the fine details that could make it truly great

Beautiful art and a fundamentally interesting story make up for some of the structural deficiencies of "Coda #2

Perfectly enjoyable but too clich and exposition-filled to really sing

Hexagon Bridge is an ambitious debut that throws you into the deep end for both better and worse

A unique tone and rock-solid premise make "Avengers Inc. #1 a clear success

"Blue Bettle #1 is competently plotted and full of heart but its lack of accessibility holds it back.

Great writing meets subpar visuals in a solid first chapter in the latest Gotham City crossover

"The Schlub #1 is a funny, original comic that dares to tell the story of the most mediocre guy you know

Exciting but grounded in character.

Intriguing and intelligent but hampered by a lack of focus on its main character.

Turns out simple fun is a real treat!

An excellent first issue helps a familiar story feel fresh

Not quite great but an admirable experiment nonetheless.

A thought provoking but overwritten issue that could stand to show at least as much as it tells.

Creative, fun, and immediately engaging.

"Edge of Spider-Verse #2 tells two stories, one cute but bloated, the other interesting but with far too little space to make the impact it should

A well-executed retread of themes we're very familiar with.

A strong debut issue proves that the Titans are ready to be DC's premier superhero team

An absolute blast that doesn't quite stick the landing

A strong premise, plenty of promise, and strong artwork outweigh an inconsistent script in "Starlings #1.

A decent read that lacks a strong sense of excitement or tension

Simple and fun with a strong social message, "TerrorWar is an exciting new addition to comic shelves

Juvenile and deeply unfunny, it's hard to come up with any reason for "The Giant Kokju to exist.

Scattered pacing and some sloppy dialogue dull an otherwise interesting, genuinely scary debut.

Scattered pacing and some sloppy dialogue dull an otherwise interesting, genuinely scary debut.

"Adventures of Superman: Jon Kent #1 is a good issue but feels more like a promise of great things to come than a great product in its own right

A clear sense of emotional purpose and the weight of history make for a strong conclusion to "Lazarus Planet

Strong visuals, great world building, and a tight, engaging plot make "Black Cloak #2 easy to love

A set of great teasers would still benefit from any sense that they were grouped together on purpose.

Simple structure, strong characterization, and a whole lot of heart go a long way

Strong visuals and an interesting premise just barely buoy a weak script.

"Justice Society of America #2 has great art and a solid foundation but fails to execute on a story level

A solid, simple, fun issue that could stand to have some more substance

A solid issue sufferers for having so much required background material

A solid premise and some good ideas are betrayed by an utter lack of followthrough.

A lovely, beautifully illustrated, well-written issue promises that only better things are coming

Gorgeous and ambitious but in need of a smidge more clarity

Confident but missing an actual story and so intense that it almost distracts from deep thinking.

A perfectly readable, fun comic but not all that much more than that.

Poor pacing and thin characterization hold back the first issue of what could become an interesting series

A competent issue by veteran Spider-Man creators fails to provide real excitement

A smart, well-structured issue that promises great things to come

An interesting premise is bogged down by a protagonist and tone that just aren't that entertaining.

Exciting, effective, and leaves you desperate to read a second issue

Intriguing and clever but too vague for its own good

A stellar issue smartly takes a deep breath in the midst of a crisis to explore the concept of faith

Gorgeous art can't make up for an utter lack of focus

As generic and uninteresting as a story about fighting a dictator in another universe can be

A thoughtful, exciting, promising new start for the Caped Crusader

A nice reset for a solid series

A rock solid, entertaining goodbye to the current X-Men lineup

Strong vibes and an intriguing world can't quite make up for thin plot and characterization

A strong, effective introduction that would benefit from having a bit more to say.

A strong foundation and clear voice but overstuffed and missing some imagination

Perfectly fun but lacking the depth that would make it great.

A funny, self-aware issue with surprising heart

A confident debut for a funny, creative idea

Bold storytelling decisions produce middling results

"The Avengers #55 is an excellent showcase of what this series has been and the potential it still holds

"Break Out #1's opens up as an average comic but ends with an exciting montage and some real potential.

A well-intentioned but ultimately shallow story

An emotionally engaging, fresh angle on teen superhero life

A thoughtful, characteristically great issue gives space to take in all of the new characters and information that's been thrown our way

A well paced, well scripted, genuinely creepy mystery

Normal life is even more interesting than superheroics when it comes to Naomi.

A comic that would have killed if it came out closer to its predecessors doesn't pack the same punch now.

A big monster wants pizza- what's not to love?

An intriguing, visually striking response to the infamously extreme comics of the '90s.

Simple fun. No more, no less.

A weak ending undermines an otherwise confident, exciting debut issue

"Marauders Annual" #1 is an energetic, confident start to Steve Orlando's tenure with Krakoa's messiest team

"Spider-Man: Ben Reilly" #1 is the definition of mediocre

"We Ride Titans" #1 is a half-baked, cliche-filled, almost decent debut issue.

"Adventureman" #7 is yet another solid entry in an incredibly confident, fun series.

With "Batman" #118, Joshua Williamson makes it clear that we're at the start of another great run for the Caped Crusader.

"Justice League Incarnate" #1 is a very fun, if flawed, first issue in a fascinating, epic story

A whole lot of strong themes fail to land an emotional punch in "Black Panther" #1

"The Amazing Spider-Man" #78.BEY is an exciting, funny, bold expansion of the biggest Spider-Man story we've seen in years

"My Date with Monsters" #1 marks a strong, if shaky, start for one of the most original comics hitting the stands

"My Bad" #1 is an eye-roll inducing, deeply unfunny waste of decent premise.

"DC vs. Vampires" #1 marks the debut of a miniseries that's sure to be an absolute blast.

"Eat the Rich" takes a big step up in its excellent third issue.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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)

"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.

"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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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