Russell's biting satire is paired with Pugh's dynamic penciling once again to create one the most memorable debut issues of the year.

Russell and Pugh craft a painfully hilarious reminder that American society is doomed.

Hand this issue to a kid and make them a comic book lover for life.

Little known fact: "Silver Surfer: Black" #3 perfectly syncs up with Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon.

Only Jonathan Hickman could make X-Men fans love charts and graphs as much as a 10th-grade Chemistry teacher.

A devilishly good start to another series about comics' greatest horror character.

Rucka and Perkins have created a living, breathing series that stands as one of comics' finest responses to the Trump administration.

Something Is Killing the Children #5 is yet another frightful, claustrophobic entry into James Tynion IV's horror series.

Strange Academy #11 diverges from its magical path, but is still ripe with the character development that makes the series so wholesome.

Krakoa has never seemed so dangerous, nor has fan service been so apparent, than in the thrilling romp Percy and Cassara create in X-Force #10.

The perils of what it's like to become the monster you've always hated have never been so frightening as they are in "The Immortal Hulk" #21.

The symbiote may be gone, but Donny Cates's plan for the definitive Eddie Brock tale still remains intact in "Venom" #16.

Amazing Spider-Man Daily Bugle #1 will have you signing up for a subscription for your local newspaper.

Batman: Reptilian #1 brings a psychedelic horror vibe that presents a welcomed addition to the DC Comics line.

Folklords #3 is another engaging tale from Matt Kindt's fantasy mini-series.

"The Green Lantern" #9 is a clear indication that Grant Morrison's brightest days are nowhere close to being behind him.

Space Finding Nemo is engaging and will have readers calling their fathers to say that they love them.

The time has finally come for Batman to be shamed for the fact that he has wings, but can't fly.

A superhero comic for people who are burned out on superhero comics.

If "What if Erik Killmonger and T'Challa fought at the Ministry of Magic?" doesn't hook you, I don't know what will.

A charming read like Batman: Overdrive would've been perfect for a Bat-obsessed youngster like myself and remains so for kids now.

Cates once again has readers hooked on a feeling and waiting for the payoff sure to come with these revamped Guardians of the Galaxy.

A teen-focused twist on the post-apocalyptic genre makes the latest installment from the Berger Books line at Dark Horse Comics a worthwhile debut issue.

A fun and light Morrison tale that will have readers skipping their next family reunion.

"Gogor" is heavy on fantastic beasts and fun, but needs to find a hook for readers in Gogor and Armano's adventure going forward.

Big time action mix with a rather conventional story for a debut that long-term G.I. Joe fans will immediately dig, but may not be great for new ones.

The premise of "Punk Mambo" remains tantalizing, but it feels a little more Avril Lavigne than Patti Smith at this point.

Iron Man: The End is not a bad book, as it's still Micheline and Layton-penned Iron Man comic, making it a worthwhile read even if it's simply for nostalgic purposes. For Iron Man lovers hoping to check out more tales from this creative pairing, this trade also includes old-school issues of Iron Man #116 and Iron Man #244 as a bonus treat.