Propelling Big Blue and the DCU forward in exciting ways while unveiling new secrets, Bendis and Sook's conclusion to their first arc is stellar work every fan should be reading.

Aquaman continues to be remarkably smart, highlighting the true specialty and power of its dynamic hero while giving him a mythic dimension.

Aquaman still gleams with ethereal beauty and elegance, elevating the character to new elemental heights. A fantastical direction that absolutely works.

A powerful and effective celebration of Arthur Curry and his world that displays all that is wonderful and terrifying about it, while pushing past to new waters

An absolute must-buy for fans everywhere. Ormston's black and white artwork is gorgeous and worth owning and Lemire's script is full of great insights.

Fearscape is a powerful character portrait that uses the form to effectively get to the heart of storytellers and the narratives they weave.

Friendo delivers a harrowing conclusion that has a lot to say. A potent warning executed with keen expertise and thought, it's brilliant.

Deeply dreadful and awe-inspiring as ever, Gideon Falls brings its second arc to a heart-pounding conclusion that not only delivers on expectations but raises the bar for the book.

Morrison and Sharp have done it again, this is another classic issue in the making. Unpredictable, fun, immersive and bold, this is stellar work.

Morrison and Sharp's mastery of cosmic storytelling is exhilarating. Intimate and Epic, this magisterial saga of light and darkness is one for the ages.

Sharp, Oliff, Morrison and Orzechowski's versatility is breathtaking. From psychedelic imagery to Gothic storytelling, they nail it all and make it look easy.

The Green Lantern is a jewel in the DC lineup. Its midseason finale is thrilling, engaging and leaves one wanting more. This is All-Star Green Lantern.

Blending '50s Kirby with '70s Adams to produce something wholly reverent, timeless and unexpected, TGL delivers a lovely story of two brothers, Ollie and Hal.

The Green Lantern continues to open new doors for the DC Cosmos and GL mythology, mining its rich history to weave together a fantastical epic full of joy

Embracing the realm of possibilities that come with a cosmic wishing ring, Sharp and Morrison unleash a hurricane of imaginative ideas & wildly inventive pages in their cosmic quest.

A thunderous finale to a fantastic season of comics. Dense as ever, gorgeous as always and full of earned, clever payoff that lays the path to the future of DC Cosmic

Hawkman is a truly ambitious and extraordinary book unlike another. Venditti and Hitch continue to do definitive work and not since Tim Truman has the character been this exciting.

Hawkman continues to be a glorious saga of exploration that inspires and touches. This is superhero comics at their absolute finest.

Hawkman is without question one of the best superhero books out right now. Dynamic, smart, awe-inspiring all in one go, it's the book the Winged Wonder deserves.

A roaring penultimate chapter to the Deathbringer saga, which leaves the reader in awe with its cliffhanger. Hitch and Venditti showcase the potential of The Winged Wonder once more

Heroes in Crisis delivers its best issue with a powerful and inspiring message. Superman's speech is one for the ages.

King and Gerads' reunion with Cowles is a glorious treat. A masterclass in structure, the issue is packed with thematic purpose and existential heart.

A daring, ambitious leap forward for mutantkind that feels like a successor to Morrison while also being utterly unique, building a world truly of the future.

Ewing and Bennett are crafting a masterpiece for the ages. It is exhilarating to witness the awesome might of The Immortal Hulk.

Immortal Hulk brings the Hell saga to a stunning conclusion, paying off on its thoughtful themes and rich characters.

Invaders #1 is a roaring start to the historic team. It's the the grandest and most ambitious celebration one could hope for. Zdarsky's done it again.

Klaus enchants and engages with another beautiful, poignant experience that is perfect for the holidays. Imaginative, emotional and accessible, it's Dan Mora going above and beyond with Grant Morrison.

Morrison and Mora, alongside Dukeshire, have produced another masterful installment in the ongoing epic saga of Klaus. This is superhero comics at their best.

An exhilarating and kinetic debut full of adventure, Once and Future is a ride that is as prescient as it is fun. Gillen, Mora, Bonvillain and Dukeshire make a lovely team.

Peter Cannon is a bold and ambitious book that makes a thunderously striking debut. This look at superheroes and Watchmen is one you owe it to yourself to be reading.

Peter Cannon is not only formally daring and interesting but ridiculously fun. This is the book everyone should be reading this year.

Peter Cannon continues to be one of the smartest books being published. This is a creative team on fire, making ambitious comics that you'd only dream of seeing.

Peter Cannon delivers one of the best issues of a comic one can read this year. Unique, bold, experimental and utterly fresh, this series is ridiculously brilliant.

A thunderously resonant conclusion that impresses with its impossibly satisfying finale. This is a creative team on fire and the world deserves more of their collaborations.

WicDiv continues its bold ride to the end and packs in revelations that surprise and thrill, all the while maintaining a phenomenal character focus that is immensely satisfying.

Delivering a somber yet hopeful and thoughtful conclusion to years of story threads, WicDiv remains true to its themes and characters to its last breath.

WicDiv performs one last miracle as it says goodbye, asking its audience to showcase their own. The five year story may be over, but the message is eternal.

Devastating in its potency and eternally haunting with its meaning, These Savage Shores is a very special book that gives voice to those who're often without one, and represents their stories.

Delivering a devastating finale, These Savage Shores breaks hearts and impresses as ever, concluding the way it began, as one of the best books out.

Hilarious and thoughtful, Wonder Twins is a delight that delivers on every possible hope. Russell's commentary andByrne's expressive storytelling make for a great mix.

Wonder Twins manages to be both hilarious coming of age fun and biting social commentary, delivering on the promise of a Russell and Byrne team up.

Wonder Twins continues to knock it out of the park with every issue. Each issue is full of laughs, thoughtful messages, heart and true compassion.

Wonder Twins continues to be hilarious and heavy, packed with truth and commentary that make one think, whilst also acting as a blanket of assurance and comfort in strange hope.

Russell, Byrne and Sharpe continue to deliver hilarious yet powerful and incredibly prescient work that captures the world and culture we're leaving behind to kids today

Wonder Twins will break your heart but make you chuckle. Russsel, Byrne and Sharpe continue to meditate on the nature of power in clever, fun ways.

Bendis, Sook, Anderson and Reed continue to craft a thought-provoking crime saga that elevates the world of the Man of Steel.

DeConnick and Rocha have unlocked a fascinating new world for Aquaman. Accessible, immersive and thoughtful, this is an intriguing new beginning for the hero. Just dive in and join the journey.

DeConnick, Rocha, Henriques and Gho are building something truly special here with their take on the Sea King. Taking him into the realm of myth and fantasy is working wonders.

Aquaman continues to be a fantasy epic bustling with big ideas and expansive mechanics that push the franchise forward. DeConnick and Rocha deliver as expected.

Aquaman brings the new team's first arc to a pulse-pounding close as gods clash, dragons roar and powers emerge. This is the mythic Aquaman run that's unlocked a whole new world.

Kicking into high gear in its second issue, Coffin Bound delivers an intriguing assessment of character and themes, building to a powerful stinger.

Far Sector is rich, engrossing world-building at its finest. Exciting for both fans new and old, it's a book with a lovely hook and a storm of big ideas at its heart.

New ideas, big teases and Star Sapphires all thrill and excite as TGL delivers a clever penultimate issue that lays the groundwork for an epic finale and season 2.

Blackstars breaks open a world of cosmic mayhem, pulling on Alan Moore, Kevin O'Neill and plenty more to deliver Grant Morrison oddities with the lush work of Xermanico.

Naurigat has created a lovely experience that is both insightful and inspiring. You'll laugh, you'll think but ultimately, you'll want to reach for your dreams like Naurigat has.

Johns, Eaglesham and Sen have created a marvelous and magical experience that lives up to the joyous potential of Billy Batson and his family.

Bendis, Reis and Reed continue to give us cosmic scope and incredibly human moments in the epic that is Superman.

Gene Yang and Steven Segovia's run of Terrifics is off to a roaring start, packed with fun ideas, great character interaction and loads of heart. Yang delivers, as always.

Terrifics thrills and excites as it packs in Boyzarros, Megazords, 70's outfits and careful cultural critiques that make for an engaging superhero title.

Bendis, Epting, Anderson and Leigh do great work here, delivering contemporary DC spy fiction with both stakes and hilarity fitting right in

Bendis, Epting, Anderson and Reed continue to kill it as a team building a thrilling espionage epic full of skeletal men, sci-fi destroyers and a Chaz Superman. What's not to love?

Action continues to be an effective blend of spy fiction & superhero flair, exploring truth in a context of secrecy and secret identities across the wider canvas of the DCU

A delicious balance of slice-of-life, epic fantasy and even lovecraftian horror, that has a great voice for all the characters involved and promises big, new things.

Aquaman continues to thrill with both its wondrous and fantastical expansions of the mythology and cast. From Aqualad to Black Manta, the book feels classical yet fresh.

Loaded with chilling and horrifying moments, Coffin Bound continues its ride through its strange world of philosophical musings, humor and death.

Coffin Bound wraps its mission statement while being consistently true to its vision, delivering on polite death entities and evil poets.

Orlando, Foreman, Hi-Fi and Lanham are truly continuing in the Kirby tradition and spirit by forging something fresh for the DCU.

Far Sector is an absolute delight that empowers, represents and most of all, radiates with ambition. There's special work being done here and Jo Mullein is an absolute star.

Soaring bright as ever, Hawkman continues to forge forward with Hitch's dynamic storytelling and Venditti's grasp of the winged wonder.

Hawkman closes its big mega-arc with thunderous action, touching acceptance and a powerful message, making Carter Hall a better, stronger and more expansive character than ever before

King and Mann work deliver the best issue of Heroes In Crisis yet, thoughtfully analyzing character and digging into themes of perceptions and reality.

In the grand tradition of surprising 12-issue maxis from DC, Inferior Five is a really strong start that brings the best of both Lemire and Giffen in a really great synthesis.

Intimate and Epic, Sera soars as a refreshing and wonderful world of fantasy with people of color front and center. Vault has struck gold once more.

Shazam is a grand love letter to the Fawcett champion of magic we all love and know. There's a powerful sense of wonder and possibility, which is all you could ask for.

A deliciously exciting taste of what's on the horizon for Big Blue and his entire world, from hysterical & strange Olsen adventures to grounded thrillers with Lois Lane and so much more

Terrifics remains a fun romp with charming character moments, big ideas, fun pastiches and a man that can transform into a truck. A winner, really.

Transformers is back and it's a joy, as always. If you're an old reader, hop on board. You're going to get a look at a familiar era through a new lens. If you're a new reader, interested or looking to dive in, this is the perfect place to start. You couldn't ask for a better beginning as you get in on ground-zero for a lot of the defining parts of the mythology. The ride begins here and now, so get on board!

YotV is a rich appetizer for what's to come this year. Acting as a compass, the special shows the direction of DC Comics' mysterious future, covering everything from the spaceways to the streets.

Russell delivers another classically Russell one-shot that digs deep into the nature of power, systems and capitalism, whilst playing with familiar superhero tropes in fun ways.

Bendis, Epting, Anderson and Reed kick off a bold new espionage saga spanning all of DC mythology with great intrigue and heartfelt character moments.

Action Comics delivers once more as a thrilling espionage epic. Bendis, Epting, Anderson and Reed are a ridiculously good team.

A strong launch of a crude and absurd world that promises an intriguing ride through a proactive protagonist and a clear thematic perspective.

Fairlady is a relaxing and refreshing series of stories that pack a great deal of charm, humor and the fantastical contrasted up against the mundane.

Venditti, Barrows, Bennett and Lucas are off to an exciting start, crafting a narrative that is incredibly relevant.

Guardians is a fun ride across Marvel space. Cosmic alliances, emotional turmoil and a glorious universe all await in this epic installment.

Naomi is a touching journey of identity and truth, written, drawn and lettered to convey incredibly veracity. Campbell steals the show, as Walker and Bendis continue to reach higher

Shazam continues to be a fun romp full of character, heart, charm and great world-building. Hop on this train and say the magic word!

Wilson and Nord continue a thoughtful examination of Diana's world and its core thematic ideas.

Wilson and Nord continue to examine the key driving elements of Wonder Woman in ways that are both relevant and interesting.

Dead Earth is an energetic debut that's full of DWJ's greatest hallmark's, while underling the core that makes Wonder Woman so special: Love.

Young Justice continues to be exuberant and earnest, delivering on Wonder Comics' meaningful mission statement. This is a joy to read.

DeConnick, Bogdanovic, Gho and Cowles steer the Sea King into risky waters here as nothing is certain and everything is possible. Surprising and Intriguing details await here.

Aquaman delivers another strong installment that dives into the fundamental themes of its narrative, while packing in fun history of Amnesty Bay.

Fairlady is a promising start that establishes its exciting duo and the world they inhabit very nicely. Its fantasy procedural nature is really exciting and sure to grip a great many.

Inferior Five continues to be a curious little experiment with both throwback thrills and a fresh perspective, full of fondness, on an era gone by

An easy entry point into the DC Universe and the road to Legion which boasts an ensemble of terrific artists that guide you through dark dystopias and wondrous sci-fi cities.

Naomi continues to intrigue with its unique setting and crew of characters. The secrets it alludes to are potentially the most exciting in DC comics right now

Naomi is one of the most visually exciting and engaging titles out right now. Earnest and intriguing, it's a character and world you can't help but love.

A delightfully entertaining ride packed full of tough Grans, healing scabbards and haunting specters of the past. A joy.

Shazam is a dish full of wonder, spiced with a great deal of charm. It's expansive, imaginative and feels true to the history of the franchise.

Superman soars as an emotional family drama built around the theme of unity and the struggles that come with that. It's exactly what Superman's always been about.

A fun short story that feels like a Doctor Who Christmas special and delivers the debut of a really fun and strange new Green Lantern, in true Morrison fashion.

Jamal Campbell's evolution as an artist is a joy to witness and despite its stumbles, Naomi works because of the heart and soul he helps bring to the book.

A restrained mystery built around character interaction, Event Leviathan is a great showcase of Maleev's incredible artistic talents, as he recasts the DCU in his vision.

Fornes arrival is a delight. Morey works beautifully with him, Moore and Mann to deliver a visually gorgeous issue, crackling with Cowles' great lettering.

Bendis and Reis excel with familial relationships and deliver solid character moments as always. Their Superman radiates warmth and love, as he should.

Year One is a flawed start but boasts gorgeous work by JRJR, showcasing what the legend is capable of even now in the modern age.

Justice League Odyssey really stumbles as it loses its artist and scrambles to make do, with the problems being more apparent than the immersion of the story itself.

Heroes In Crisis is tragically disappointing. It's a book with a fantastic creative team handling some phenomenal characters. But ultimately, it feels hollow, serving a mystery plot that doesn't work