ShawnFoles Comic Reviews

For me, I loved the combination of modern and historical. The artists really got a chance to show their range through the vibrant "modern colors and the limited and subdued palette of the historical flashback.

What a great way to celebrate 800 issues of Avengers. MacKay and Bendis both craft stories worth reading with each author's partners on the visual side bringing life to their words. That said, the story may not be for everyone. MacKay's story in issue #34 feels like a reminiscence on his time as Avengers writer, and for readers hoping for huge action sequences to drive the story forward, they may not be satisfied with this issue. I, however, loved it.

MacKay is on a generational run when it comes to writing. Every single series MacKay has touched has been an absolute pleasure to read and Avengers is no exception. These final few issues feel like a reflection on not only MacKay's Avengers run but the entire 800+ issue history of the Avengers and what they have meant to comic book fans around the globe. With MacKay's writing you get what you expect and always so much more.

Overall I’ve enjoyed this run. MacKay’s Avengers run will go down as a modern classic in Avengers lore. The battles felt meaningful. In typical MacKay fashion every conversation felt meaningful. Ultimately this issue offers a satisfying conclusion. I can appreciate the creativity MacKay, Karami, Blee, and Petit showed in wrapping up this run while also preparing to leave the Avengers in new hands. Oftentimes in my comic experience, handovers can be disjointed or clunky. This however feels both satisfying and well planned.

With the tone that was set with Wolverine: Weapons of Armageddon and Captain America, combined with the amazing art skills of this creative team, it was hard to think this would be anything other than a great issue. This creative team delivered, ensuring a solid launch to this earth shaking series.

This is what I wanted to see in the first issue. Everyone is a loose cannon, and no one knows what will happen next. The heroes are caught flat-footed and don’t even realize the depth of their trouble yet. I can’t wait to see where this creative team goes next.

Avengers Armageddon #3 raises the stakes for this series. Some questions are answered, and new questions are asked. It’s what you would want from the middle issue of a limited series. It draws you in for the next issue. Now we just need to see if the creative team sticks the landing.

This one deserves a spot on your pull list. Parks, Wachter, and Simpson have a hit on their hands. Jack is such a compelling character, and the art team so carefully and professionally contributes to the mood and feeling of the story, helping you feel what the characters feel. What feels like part thriller, part espionage may become more of a psychological thriller before it’s all said and done. I can’t wait to see what this creative team does.

Bad Thoughts #2 continues a unique and adrenaline-filled story. The first part of the issue gives us a little backstory on Jack and what he’s gone through. The second half is a thrill ride that leaves you wondering what comes next. Jack is slowly realizing there’s more to this life than he thought, but where does he go from here?

This was a great way to close out the Battleworld arc for Marvel. The entire creative team hit it out of the park crafting an arc that is both satisfying and unexpected. With the Battleworld story, I got what I was expecting and so much more.

This is such an enjoyable Black Cat issue. I really like the growth I've seen in Felicia Hardy as a character in the last few solo series she's had, and this creative team is continuing that great work. Wilson and team really do a fantastic job of exploring the "no good deed goes unpunished concept in fresh, creative ways, using Felicia Hardy and Matt Murdock. The art has crisp lines and beautiful colors, and the lettering helps maintain the writer's vision through careful control of the dialogue flow

Black Cat, as a character, has really come alive for Marvel thanks to having back-to-back writers on her solo run who really grow the character. If MacKay is the one who showed us Black Cat has main character energy, G. Willow Wilson has shown us that Felicia Hardy can be just as complex and interesting a character as anyone else in Marvel Comics. Black Cat's growth as an interesting character with real relatable feelings is a credit to the marvelous work that G. Willow Wilson and the other members of this creative team have done on this Black Cat run.

Black Cat may be the best series coming out of the Spider-Man department right now. Wilson is a masterful storyteller. The story is not only enjoyable but continues to ask the reader to think on a deeper level through seemingly innocuous conversations between Felicia and those she encounters, such as MJ.

I love the buddy cop style of this arc. Every arc of this Black Cat story, Wilson and the rest of the creative team have shown the readers a little more about Felicia Hardy. Felicia continues to grow and learn in a world that isn’t always kind to those learning new tricks. This version of Felicia Hardy and Black Cat feels meaningful and invigorating for the character.

Satisfying and enjoyable. These are the types of stories I love to see in my comics. A few issues that contain an arc with good development and a satisfying ending that allows the characters to grow. While this is likely the end of Felicia and MJ’s hijinks for a while, I loved seeing the ladies in action together. More importantly, than just the good story we got in this arc, I really loved the messaging surrounding support, friendship, and understanding that Wilson put forward.

This is a great start to a new arc. As I said earlier, I’m intrigued by the Punisher and Felicia together because, at the end of the day, they aren’t as different as they pretend to be. This continues to be a fun and surprisingly deep series. Wilson and the rest of the creative team continue to mold Felicia into a character with depth and worthy of more issues.

This was such a satisfying series. I really enjoyed the work that LaValle put into crafting this series. With the series ending, Black Panther: Intergalactic becomes a must for the collection of anyone who loves Black Panther. The story is unique, suspenseful, and high-stakes.

Mad Cave may have another hit on their hands. This is an amazing first issue. I love the concept that Allor, Blanco, and Peer have going with this series. Blüdwire #1 is a testament that even if an idea has been explored, there are new, interesting, and engaging versions of it to be explored. We’ve seen machines taking back autonomy, but never like this and it’s going to be fun to watch it happen.

Zdarksy is really on to something with this Captain America run. This run of Captain America is setting the trajectory for the future of the Marvel Universe, and it couldn't have a better creative team at the helm. Through Steve Rogers, Zdarsky shows us that even heroes have to dance with the darkness of past decisions creeping up. We've gotten some new and exciting characters, and I can't wait to see how One World Under Doom is tied up and the stage set for Armageddon.

I’ve always loved Captain America but man, do I love what this creative team has done with Captain America. While there is plenty of action in this story, I love the world-building we get in this issue. Chip is building a Captain America that feels battle-tested. As much as I love Captain America, a lot of early Captain America felt naive and unrealistic. Chip Zdarksy’s Captain America feels more grounded.

Chip Zdarky’s Captain America run has been transcendental. This is exactly what Captain America should be. This is a Cap that knows that doing what’s right isn’t always the same thing as doing what’s popular. If you aren’t reading this run, you should run out and pick it up now. It’s that good!

This issue was a one-two punch, combined with last week’s Captain America. Chip Zdarsky continues to produce some of the finest Captain America comics ever written. This entire series is phenomenal. This issue left me speechless. You can ask the rest of the Nerd Initiative team what a feat that is.

What an amazing issue. Where does the story go from here? Doom is back, but what happens now that he has returned? What awaits Ross for acting on his own? So many questions that this team left in waiting, and I can’t wait to see where the story takes us in the run-up to Armageddon.

This run continues to be everything you would want in a Captain America story. It’s gritty, powerful, unique, and yet familiar. Captain America continues to fully flesh out what being a hero and being Captain America in this world looks like, even if it means making a decision where both decisions are bad. Despite being in the world of comic books and still being a superhero, this series, and this issue in particular, provides us with perhaps the most emotionally realistic portrayal of what it means to be Captain America.

Captain America continues to be one of the best series Marvel comics has going right now. This issue finished on one heck of a cliffhanger and I can’t wait to see what happens from here. Even before the cliffhanger, the artwork and narrative were perfect. Rogers and Doom make such a contrast of service vs brute force, helping vs power and control.

This continues to be my favorite Captain America run. Captain America #14 is such a unique take on the dichotomy between Doom and Steve Rogers. It gives us a version of Steve Rogers that wears his heart on his sleeve, stands up for the little guy, and admits his own faults and shortcomings.

This issue really functions as everything a third issue in a five-part series should be. Some strings are tied together while new ones are introduced. Captain Marvel: Dark Past is Carol Danvers at her best, even when it involves reliving some of her most painful memories. It’s funny, smart, and an absolute page-turner from this creative team.

This continues to be just an absolutely amazing series. The absolute heartbreak that the creative team brought to life on these pages is astounding. The series has been phenomenal, but this issue hits you right in the gut with an emotional punch that keeps you begging for the final issue.

For the second straight limited series, Paul Jenkins has left me sitting at the end of a fifth issue, wondering who is cutting onions. Captain Marvel: Dark Pact #5 was poignant, impactful, and heartfelt. This is everything a Captain Marvel story should be and more.

Eda: 9/10. Iman Vellani’s “Chachu #1” serves as a promising start to what’s set to be a hopefully great series. From a relatable main character to the most intriguing art I’ve seen this summer, this is a series I very much look forward to reading.

Ewing continues to show how versatile he is in writing various characters at Marvel. Challenges of Doom: Mr. Fantastic provides the perfect introduction to two iconic characters and their backstory in one convenient story. For people who will be drawn to the story of Doom and Richards because of the upcoming MCU movie, Ewing, Henderson, and Iacono create a perfect jumping-off point to get the background on their relationship and lifelong conflict. The story was well done, informative, and entertaining.

This was an absolutely stunning issue of Daredevil. I love seeing Matt in a new environment as a Professor. The writing, art, and lettering feel perfect, with the story jumping quickly and seamlessly from bright and colorful to dark and gloomy.

This series has been a pleasant surprise and the reveal at the end has me looking forward to the next issue. The art has been top notch with some beautiful details and colors that fly off the page.

Issue #3 was the best issue of the series so far. A lot of the buildup finally started to pay off, and it feels like the series is really starting to find its legs. The narrative has felt heavy at times, and now begins to feel like it’s flowing well. I can’t wait to see where this ride goes from here. The Deadly Hands of K’un-Lun is turning into a real treat, and it can only get better.

This is a solid first issue of a comic. I would have liked to see a little more clarity on where the characters in the story fall on the issues addressed in the opening issue, but this is worth the pickup. With only four issues, I’m expecting we will get some real clarity on how the topics this creative team is addressing are deeply intertwined with the narrative in the next issue.

This is another great first issue from Ignition Press. The story is interesting. The concept is fresh. The art is stunning. Everything about Dispatched #1 feels like the team of Moore, Gete, and Loughridge are setting up for an incredible story that will play out over the next few issues.

This is a solid second entry into this series. The story is intriguing, and while other stories have managed some combination of this style of story, Morgan’s ability to use his delivery truck as a source of inspiration evokes a feel of MacGyver for a new generation. This issue was filled with twists and a cliffhanger leading into the next issue that will keep you coming back.

I loved this issue. As a resident Doctor Strange nerd, I love that Landy is adding to the lore, but doing so in a way that future writers of the title may not be bound to. The introduction of scythe magic feels new and fresh, but the new setting provides a way for future writers to easily move on from it if it doesn't fit their vision. I can't wait to see where this story goes

This issue marks another satisfying entry into the story of Doctor Strange. Landy does a masterful job of taking advantage of the setting offered by the story to explore new magics, spells, and items in the lore and world of Doctor Strange. The buddy cop story vibe that is created between Angela and Strange has been a joy to read and watch. Landy has crafted my favorite version of Angela I have encountered in a comic book.

Landy, Fiorelli, and Sánchez-Almara are doing something really unique with Doctor Strange. Like any art, it won’t be for everyone, but the art, lore, and enjoyment added to the history that is Doctor Strange in Marvel Comics will reverberate far into the future. This series feels like the reins have been loosened and the entire creative team is free to play with ideas and push boundaries, and it’s worked so well!

This creative team continues to craft a great Doctor Strange story. The series is distinctly Strange yet different. We are seeing Strange and his allies in a new light and with new powers. We continue to be allowed to see a Stephen Strange that is finally using the lessons in humility he has been forced to learn for the good of others, and it’s been amazing to see. Art, writing, lettering fit and work from beginning to end.

This is everything you would want in a Doctor Strange story. There’s magic, a compelling story, and beautiful art. This issue feels like it could set the tone going forward. It brings in relevance from the previous arc and adds weight to it. This issue set a fire in my bones that I’m ready to see grow.

This is truly an intriguing issue. I thought with Vyrbodin defeated, we were simply jumping into a new story arc, but this creative team is experimental yet calculating. It seems now, things may be more connected than we let on. Angela continues to become a more likeable character, and the introduction of Enchantress further connects several ongoing series for Marvel, making this a truly enjoyable issue.

Doctor Strange continues to be a well-developed and growing story. Each issue, we learn a little more and ask a few more questions. The art and colors are beautiful and befitting of a character for whom the art has always been a key piece of the puzzle.

Doctor Strange #9 continues the trend of trying new things in a new way with the Doctor Strange character. It takes full advantage of the setting to tell a unique Doctor Strange story in such a satisfying way. I really hate that the series is winding down but this creative team can and should be proud of the amazing work they’ve done. This series has and continues to push the boundaries of what is possible with Doctor Strange.

This one shot is powerful and intriguing. Everything about this comic was perfect except its status as a one-shot. Doom 2099 is further developed as a character feeling just as powerful as any other Doom with the added development of being more introspective. Ultron served as a brilliant villain for this narrative. Simply put Marvel, I need more Doom 2099.

This was a fantastic issue for Doomquest with the creative team firing on all cylinders. The stakes are high, the story is compelling, and the future is very uncertain for our main character. Consider me extremely excited to see what’s next for Doctor Doom in this run!

This team took on quite a challenge with this series, and two issues and they’re already crushing it. The historical setting allows North to showcase Doom’s brilliance in a whole new way. It also allows the art team to create a visually distinct identity where both the historical setting and Doom’s unique visuals are respected and enhanced.

Another fun issue. I knew going in that DoomQuest was going to be a bit absurd, and it’s all that and more. Despite the absurdity of it all, readers are still treated to a really good story and beautiful art. DoomQuest is worth a spot on your pull list for the ways that it is both entertaining and just a little bit educational.

I'm in. Marvel, you've got me hooked for the rest of the Dungeons of Doom series. I found myself getting to the big reveal on the last page and being honestly disappointed to come to the fan mail section.

Dungeons of Doom was a solid tie-in to bridge the gap between the One World Under Doom series and the upcoming Armageddon series. The creative team on this series fires on all cylinders from beginning to end. The art fit the narrative so perfectly, and I still love the chapter format for this series. The only bad thing about Dungeons of Doom is that it has to end.

This entire series has been great. My only complaint with this issue is it felt a little short. I know there’s more being set up for the future, but it just felt like it ended a little suddenly. That being said, the issue was still both narratively satisfying and artistically beautiful. Excommunicated deserves a spot on your pull list.

I really enjoyed this issue. The Thing has long been my favorite member of the Fantastic Four, so I will always appreciate a story that shows us a little more about him. The fact this issue lets us see him as a husband, father, and friend gives us the best parts of Ben Grimm even as we brace for the impact of Galactus meeting with Sue Storm.

North continues to craft a modern classic of Fantastic Four stories. When this creative team finally lays down their tools, the run will be remembered among the all-time greats in Fantastic Four history. Everything about this arc, from the art to the writing, feels perfect. I can’t think of a better team to introduce a whole new generation of fans to the Fantastic Four in a meaningful and fun way.

The Invincible Woman arc is honestly one of the most enjoyable arcs I’ve read in a while but definitely one of the top Fantastic Four arcs I’ve read. Using Earth’s other heroes in meaningful ways to battle alternate universe Sue was brilliant. This series has shown Sue’s true power is not her cosmic provided power but her ability to show restraint. This is a satisfying and fun series with a great creative team.

One thing this series is going to do is provide the heartfelt family moments, and this issue has them in loads. Ryan North really captures the heart of the Fantastic Four and what makes each of them unique. While not as action packed as the previous Invincible Woman story arc, it feels like a fresh batch of hope after the Fantastic Four looked down the barrel of certain destruction. I will always be a fan of any story that gives me more of the beautiful relationship between Ben and Alicia.

I wasn’t sure how these self-contained issues would work in a world where we’ve gotten used to 3-5 issue arcs, but man, have they been fun. Last issue, it was Reed and Johnny sent back to Rome, now we’ve got sibling hijinks. This issue was fun, entertaining, and just an all around great Fantastic Four story.

Fantastic Four #14 is everything you want in a classic Fantastic Four story. It draws you in and then completely turns you on your head. North and team show that you don’t have to rely on a new arc every 3-5 issues to craft a really satisfying story. Fantastic Four #14 continues a great trend of contained one-shots that are a delight to read. Mind and Matter is so well written that it marks one of the best bonus stories I’ve found in a comic and I can’t wait to read the final part.

This is the new standard. Not every Marvel character that hits a major milestone will be able to use time travel to tell their story, but Fantastic Four #15 is the playbook for a new way forward in telling the history of characters without relying simply on anthology style stories. Fantastic Four is fun, daring, unique, and rewriting all the rules in the best ways possible. Instant Classic!

The team of Slott, Buckingham, Sinclair, and Caramagna provides another exciting entry into the series of one-shot’s from the Future Foundation. The story is both familiar and unique. For fans of the movie, the issue does a great job in fleshing out the universe a little bit more, so that our heroes find themselves in

Everything is stunning. The art, the writing, the colors: all of it is absolutely perfect. 3W/3M will continue to grow by releasing previously hidden online content for the world to see. This setting, these stories only grow from here and I can’t wait to see what the creative world of 3W/3M do with it.

Overall, this is a satisfying read. It does make me want to see more of this team meeting up and getting up to hijinks, but with the fate of cosmic Marvel kinda in limbo, I’m not sure what’s going to happen. It’s a nice addition to your pull list that shows you a new team in a new way.

This is turning into a really fun series and one that I didn’t see as being so much fun after the events of Imperial. Abnett and company are crafting a story that feels a little bit like an anthology built around a common thread. Beautiful poster, worthy art, and fun yet meaningful writing make this an issue to pick up.

Imperial Guardians continues to get better every issue. I understand why the interview-style panels were chosen and have to admit they’ve grown on me. This is just good, serious, fun. The series has an old school feel with its art style and beautiful writing that allows us to see characters in ways we aren’t used to.

Imperial Guardians continues to feel like a good old-fashioned Marvel adventure. The story continues to grow, and we are getting more and more layers peeled back, revealing why this team came together. The story is enjoyable and allows all the characters to shine in their own way while the art remains stunning.

Imperial Guardians feels like a really good story that was just never given the legs it deserved. The entire series has been a fresh idea with a unique team that has been well written with stunning art. I would have loved to see more of this team and see where they would have gone.

This was a fun read. I really wish we were getting more than a one-shot out of this. You can feel the love of both the character and the culture that this creative team poured into this issue.

Kilroy is Here hopefully translates to Kilroy is Back! I really loved this issue. As I reviewed this issue and realized it was a one-shot continuation of a previous character, I went back and checked out the previous stories. I think the ability to create interest in the character through a one-shot to drive someone to check out the source material speaks to the quality of the story that this creative team crafted.

This book was everything I would want out of a first issue. I’m really excited to see how this creative team takes a well-known story as the premise and moves it into something between a psychological thriller and horror. There are no heroes here, and the shadows themselves are waiting to make their move.

I really loved the horror feel of this comic. I love that we are seeing Magik and Colossus in mindsets and just existences that feel out of the norm for their characters. Allen's writing is top-notch, but the art team of Peralta, Hesli, and Maher do just a stunning job bringing the words to life. The story feels like a family history set against the backdrop of a modern horror story and I'm so here for it.

What can I say? I am a sucker for a good backstory. As I said before one of the things I have truly enjoyed about this series so far even though it has only been two issues is the story within a story that Allen tells.

This is one of my absolute favorite series out right now. I love the relationship that we see between these two. Colossus’s metal skin feels both literal and metaphorical. The story is delightful and at times heartwarming. The plot twist at the end was a great one.

We are finally seeing some of these threads start to come together. This whole series has been immaculate. This issue feels like a meaningful exploration of the siblings’ relationship and the loss that will always be a connection between the two. Magik and Colossus could not be more opposite, but this creative team tells their story in a way that develops the characters and provides a satisfying narrative.

This series was everything I could want in a limited series. It was a beautiful story of family, trust, and redemption. The art is stunning, the writing spectacular, and the story perfect. The only issue with Magik and Colossus is that there weren’t enough issues for me.

This series is an absolute white-knuckle ride. From the first panel to the last, this entire creative team is going full throttle and firing on all cylinders. I keep waiting for five years of Moon Knight to hit for MacKay, but the series continues to be fresh. This entire issue feels all killer and no filler.

Megan – 9.2/10. To say I’m excited for the next issue would be an understatement. Jed MacKay can stop fishing because he already has me hooked.

How does every issue of this series continue to get better? The story is perfect, and the art team is one of, if not the best, pairings in comics right now. This issue has everything.

One of the best series in comics right now. The art is wild, creative, adventurous, and stunning. The story keeps drawing you back in issue after issue.

Marvel Rivals comics continue to be some of the best comics being put out by Marvel at the moment. They are fun and fresh, providing an amazing gateway for new fans to explore their newfound favorite characters in unique ways. This part diplomacy and part heist story crafted a fun backdrop that leaves me desperate to see what Allor has up their sleeve next

As a Marvel Rivals player, I love this book. As a comic book fan, I love this book. The combination of art and writing works really well. The creative team created a comic that feels good if you're a fan of one, the other, or both when it comes to Marvel Comics and Marvel Rivals.

This was a fun, silly issue. The stories were everything from short and creative to hilarious and one long inside joke for Marvel fans. These are some of the best one-shots. You put away the superpowers and just strip characters down to their personality. In a personality-filled world like the Marvel universe, there’s enough character to go around, and this issue makes perfect use of that.

This was a really great trip down memory lane. It’s a great quick retrospective of MJ, and how, love it or hate it, she is intrinsically tied to Peter Parker/Spider-Man. Yet, the authors and artists still show us that MJ is her own person with her own dreams, hopes, and fears.

Ashley Allen gave Dani Moonstar an incredibly strong start and the proper introduction into her first and very overdue solo series. With a story as strong as Dani Moonstar herself, this was a slam dunk!

The creative team of Allen, Audino, Hesli, and Cowles crafted another amazing issue. The story adds depth to the character of Dani Moonstar that fans have needed for so long. The narrative is meaningful and heartfelt, truly feeling like the reader is coming along on a journey with Dani as she learns and grows. The last few panels of this issue had me reminding myself to breathe!

I love a story that makes you feel like you’re climbing in the character’s skin and seeing the world through their eyes. At its core, that’s exactly what Moonstar #3 does. Allen, Audino, Hesli, and Cowles draw you in. Every letter, word, line, and color feels perfect for the story. I love that Marvel has allowed this creative team to let Dani Moonstar shine the way she has always deserved.

This is the series Dani Moonstar has deserved for so long. This creative team has had their foot on the gas since the very first issue, and I would love to see them together again. The story is meaningful, fresh, and beautiful.

What a breathtaking issue Nectar #3 was. This series has been simply phenomenal. Robinson takes historical events and weaves pieces of them through a new and creative narrative that adds a creative touch to horror comics. I find myself genuinely sad that this is the penultimate issue of Nectar. I would read so many more issues of this comic series. The art team ironically breathes life into this story about death in a way that really shows their abilities and talent.

Nectar has brought back my love of horror. It feels like an old, familiar horror story updated. The characters are distinct, the story compelling, and the art eye-catching. I’m sad for the end of this part of Nectar and patiently wait for the launch of the sister series, Night of Sorrows!

Overall, I loved this issue. The decision to start with the updated 1980's panels is, I think, a brilliant one. The only thing that keeps me from giving this issue a full 10/10 is the fact that it relies so heavily on prior knowledge of that Uncanny X-Men #251 issue. While Seeley does a great job of catching readers up, the "previously in and explanatory panels simply aren't enough for someone to jump right into the story without some prior reading.

Overall this is another strong issue from this creative team. Seeley continues to prove time and time again that even in the most familiar of stories, there is room to let the characters and the story breathe a little bit. The continued work of this creative team, crafts, a story that feels satisfying and fulfilling. Psylocke:Ninja mentally feels like when you’re seeing a puzzle that is almost completed mimicking the satisfaction you feel putting the last few pieces in place. Even though you could see the picture before with the new pieces in place, the picture is fuller, clearer, and more satisfying.

Psylocke: Ninja #3 continues the high standard this creative team has set since the very first issue. Seeley, Leon, Sánchez-Almara, and Maher have allowed fans to explore Betsy at a depth we’ve rarely seen before. The story feels satisfying yet fresh. Like a puzzle that you already know the outcome of, but the picture is more crisp, clear, and shows you greater detail.

This series has been so satisfying and rejuvenating. The series has rekindled my love for both Kwannon and Betsy Braddock. The stories have been fun and interesting, and it will be sad to see the series end.

Now that it’s over, I can’t wait for the trade paperback for Psylocke: Ninja to come out. This has been a unique and fun look at key moments in Psylocke’s history. Seeley takes what is perhaps one of the most convoluted retcons in comic history and crafts a meaningful story that fills in some gaps along the way. If you haven’t been reading this issue to issue, you absolutely must check it out now that the series has wrapped up.

Boy oh boy WHAT … A … BOOK!! That ending is about as heart-pumping as it gets, and even after a bad a$$ issue, I'm even more hyped for the next one. War is coming, and it's going to be between some of the biggest players in the Marvel Universe!

This was another great entry into the Queen in Black story. I really love that Ewing can move you around the battlefield almost cinematically to help you see all the moving parts of this battle. The art stuns, helping the reader easily move from one setting to another with distinct visual cues.

Queen In Black: Thor #1 feels like the kind of issue that could draw someone on the fence about the Queen in Black event into the event. It’s full of powerful narrative that ends with two different but relevant messages in the face of struggle.

Queen In Black: Defenders of Light and Dark #2 may be my pick of the week this week. There is so much potential in the character of Cloak and Dagger, and this creative team shows that a series centered on them not only works but can be impactful and trajectory-altering. This is the kind of arc that can change how readers view characters in the best way.

Queen in Black: Venom Unchained offers a unique glimpse into Eddie Brock’s world. It helps you feel how lost Eddie feels at this moment in life, stuck, unable to know where he goes from here, and struggling to understand how he can help. You feel the brief hit of joy that Eddie gets once an opportunity presents itself, only to have it snuffed out. This is a great start to this story, and I’m anxious to see how it feeds into the larger Queen in Black story.

Roots of Madness #5 is another slam dunk from this creative team. Williams, Cadonici, and Santoro give readers enough information to grow the narrative and tell more of Etta’s story without cutting the legs out from under issue #6. Issue #5 is satisfying in adding to the story we’ve been given, while giving you enough breadcrumbs to make you ready for issue #6 to drop tomorrow rather than having to wait. William’s ability to connect to a character regardless of genre is unmatched in the industry today and I can’t wait to see how this series winds down in issue #6.

Roots of Madness is a modern masterpiece. From the first panel to the last, this entire series has been an absolute thrill ride. I’ve stayed on the edge of my seat the whole time. While I know it seems like this is where the story ends, I really hope it isn’t. The world needs more stories like Roots of Madness. It needs unique stories told in unique ways for unique audiences. Roots of Madness did all of those things.

Royals #2 picks up right where Royals #1 left off and gives us a great look at the dynamic between the Wahng brothers. This series feels like a new and creative way to look at a style of story that has been told before. This series feels like a well-researched thesis. Every character feels fleshed out, multi-dimensional, and unique. This was a perfect second issue from this creative team after such a good debut issue.

This series has become a fun, wild ride, and I can’t wait to see where it goes. Derek Kirk Kim and Jacob Perez are creating an absolute banger of a series that is unique and fun to read. Each episode builds the lore while introducing some new wrinkles and Royals #3 is the best in the series yet.

Royals continues to be one of my favorite series out from any publisher right now. I genuinely look forward to it coming up for review each issue. Kim and Perez are doing something unique with this series. Telepathy while not a new concept in comics has never quite been used like this. It’s clear that a high level of trust exists between Kim and Perez where they are jointly creating this story and playing off each other’s ideas.

Jenkins, Rosado, and Milla do an amazing opening issue with Sentry #1. You feel both the depth of the darkness within Bob but also sympathy for what he is dealing with. It’s rare to find a comic where the synchronization between the writing and the art is so perfect, but Sentry #1 is one of the best examples you’ll find out in the world now. This issue literally sent a chill down my spine as I read it, and I loved it.

This issue sent shivers up my spine. Jenkins, Rosada, Milla, and Carmagna crafted a story that feels wrapped in darkness. I love how the art combines with the narrative to make you feel like the Void is following you, just like it’s following Bob. This series is spectacular. It’s shaping up to be another masterclass in how to approach a series subject like depression in a way that feels strangely relatable, even though we aren’t superheroes.

This series continues to stun. This is by far the darkest issue yet, but it’s dark in a meaningful way. Jenkins really grabs you by the collar and makes you feel the darkness inside of Bob. When the words and the art combine, you find yourself drawn into a story of darkness and hopelessness that you can begin to feel in your own way. It sends a shiver up your spine.

The Sentry was everything I wanted it to be. Paul Jenkins showed everyone why he’s the writer you call if you’re looking for an introspection on a character battling their inner demons. Everything about this creative team was in sync. This would have easily worked as a longer ongoing run.

Steve Orlando has planted his flag making his work the standard for Scarlet Witch going forward. This series is Wanda at her best. It’s been so impressive to see the written and visual creative teams match each other in both quality and content in every issue and I can’t wait to see how it ends.

This was such a satisfying team-up. With Wiccan’s limited series ending, you knew Billy would show up here, but it was done in a way that gave us an interesting story and some beautiful visuals. I continue to love the idea of Wanda having a council to guide her despite all the opposition to her even being Sorceress Supreme.

This was an enjoyable issue of Sorcerer Supreme. it’s always interesting when a new character gets introduced, and the art and color on Turin is really something awesome. I’m excited to see how the Extinction King storyline continues to play out.

This was such a great annual issue. If you haven’t picked up Space Ghost before and take a look at this issue, it will be what convinces you to add the stories to your pull list. The story will well done, heartfelt, and features beautiful visuals.

This creative team continues another great run. A Punisher that is pointed towards Spider-Man like a weapon without control is an interesting concept and makes this a thrilling series. There’s humor, action, and suspense. This issue had it all!

This is another solid issue. Murewa Ayodele continues to craft a story befitting of Ororo Monroe’s character. I got a little bogged down in the discussion with the sisters during the heavy exposition, but it is nice to read some familiar locations and name drops, particularly those outside of the traditional X-Men lore. I can’t wait to see where this creative team takes this story from here as it continues to build upon the lore of one of the world’s favorite X-Men.

Shawn: 9.5/10. Simply put: stellar. This entire series has been so good that I find myself frustrated that it’s a limited series. This series is crafting a story not only of Ororo Monroe, but one that, in a way, holds up a mirror to readers, asking them what sacrifices can truly mean. What does it cost the person always sacrificing for the benefit of others in the end? Beautiful writing, stellar art, and perfect lettering. Everything I would want in a comic, with enough twists to draw me back to the next issue.

This series has been spectacular. I loved seeing the relationships with Storm’s family in this issue. My heart aches that we only get one more issue of this limited series before it ends. This story has been unique and special. The creative team has taken chances, blended stories, and even pulled from archives and lore. I can’t wait to read the finale.

While the 5th issue of this series wasn’t as satisfying as it should be, I don’t hold that against the creative team. This was a beautiful and heartfelt story. It resonated deep within my soul. As much as I mourn the end of this series, I mourn the loss of potential for what it could have been if it had been allowed to breathe.

This was such a great series. I'm sad to see it end. Strange Tales has been setup as a great gateway for getting people into comics. It tells a satisfying story that requires little background knowledge of the characters and showcases how unique and interesting characters can be even when they're working in groups you don't expect.

With Street Sharks, Stephanie Williams and the rest of the creative team crafted a story that feels like a love letter to 90’s kids. This feels like one for the kids who grew up reading the comics and watching the shows and wanted to taste that nostalgia with a fresh look. If ever there was a candidate for a series moving from a limited to an ongoing series, this would be it. What do you say, IDW? Can we get this creative team on board for more Street Sharks?

The world needs more Street Sharks. IDW is sitting on a goldmine with the creative team of Williams and Medel on this IP. This series and the Annual managed to put together a writer and artist that are able to tell fresh creative stories that still connect to the original. I’ve loved everything about Street Sharks. This annual feels like another love letter to the 90s in the best way.

Temporal #3 isn't the most action packed comic you will read, but it does such a great job in establishing emotions, relationships, and background that will likely play out in future issues. We get to see more of Marcus, Savannah, and Harper's family dynamic in a way that is relatable and fresh. I can't wait to see where this dynamic creative team takes the story from here.

With Temporal #5, Stephanie Williams book ends another incredible limited series run. It is stories like Temporal, that show it is only a matter of time before some publisher locks Stephanie Williams into an ongoing series and really gives her a chance to expand and world build. Temporal was a family first character driven sci-fi story and I could not get enough of it.

This was such an enjoyable read. Thank you so much to Imaginos Workshop for providing me with a chance to review this. It’s very clear after reading through The Extras that Hodges and Bliss received a nomination in the Zelda Awards honoring outstanding women in comics because the art is superb. Jeff Lilly makes the quiet, character-driven moments in the story feel just as important as the supernatural aspects. Hodges and Bliss capture the dark academia vibe, crafting a world that feels cozy and lived in while still surreal.

This is a really enjoyable issue of The Mortal Thor. I really enjoy the way Ewing writes Magni and Enchantress. This feels like a solid story while also building towards some bigger revelations and a larger part of the overarching story. The ability of Ewing, Cabal, Aburtov, and Sabino to craft such a compelling story was phenomenal.

This is another solid issue in the series. Everything about this feels like the updated adventures of Thor. For long-time Thor fans, it feels familiar yet distinct.

This continues to be a really good story. It feels like the foundation that Ewing has been building is finally getting the walls and roof put on it. This story that has been taking shape is finally letting us see what it looks like with a coat of paint and I love it. I’m really excited to see where the next few issues take this story. Mortal Thor has been building to the kind of conflict we see in this issue!

The Mortal Thor #11 hits all of the best things about this series. It’s powerful, familiar, new, and in some ways wholesome. This entire creative team crafted an amazing issue, and I can’t wait to see where it goes from here.

The Mortal Thor #12 was deep, thought-provoking, and revelational. Sigurd is learning more and more about who he is, even if he doesn’t want to. With the fate of Asgard maybe resting in his hands, I can’t wait to see where Ewing takes the story from here.

What a great 800th issue of Thor. I’ve really enjoyed the run that Ewing has been on with this series, so it was great to see that it wasn’t just abandoned for the sake of an anthology. That said, the additional stories for the issue were all so well done that I would love to see expanded versions or series based on either of them.

Issue 6 of the Twilight Zone shows why the series moved beyond a limited series into additional issues. Growth feels like a significant double entendre as Nicole Goux crafts a story that holds up the spirit of the Twilight Zone while being unique and distinct from each of the five issues that came before it.

IDW has dropped another fabulous entry into The Twilight Zone series. Fleecs, Price, and Keane work together to craft a beautiful narrative of a lonely, misunderstood man that you can’t help but be drawn into. Fleecs takes a unique setting and idea and weaves a spine-tingling narrative around it.

This was another great entry into the Twilight Zone series. Hardman crafted a satisfying and enjoyable tale. The story speaks to anyone who may have wondered what if something else had gone differently in their lives. Hardman joins others in this series who have crafted a story that feels as if it was pulled right out of the mind of Rod Serling.

This was a beautiful issue. I love to see how each creator brings their Twilight Zone story to life and Juni Ba did something so unique so original that it immediately moves near the top for issues in this Twilight Zone series. The art is beautiful and haunting, and the story is compelling. There’s not a single thing I would change about this issue.

Issue 10 is another great issue in the Twilight Zone series. The story is unique and manages to hit a few new areas that the series has not touched on in-depth. It was refreshing to see younger characters and a story that is so different than others in the series. Soules crafted a story that was addictive and full of nice twists, and the art was spectacular.

This was a really solid entry in The Witcher: Blood Stone Series. I can’t wait to see where the story goes, but even with its page length, this issue felt a bit short to me. I finished the final page and saw the “to be continued” and said, “Oh man, that’s it.” Don’t get me wrong, this issue is outstanding and deserves a spot on your pull list, but I felt like I could have used 1-2 more pages in this issue headed into the penultimate issue.

The Witcher: Blood Stone #3 continues a successful run from this creative team. The art is gorgeous. The story is both imaginative and familiar. Everything about this issue is great and I find myself lamenting that it’s the penultimate issue of the series.

Shawn: 10/10 Simply perfect. Everything about this story scratches the right itch. The series not only feels like it’s plucked right from The Witcher, but also feels unique enough to distinguish the creative team. It takes an existing IP and adds a new and unique wrinkle to the story. I find myself unable to believe that we only get four issues of this series as I crave more from this creative team.

L. Marlow and Francesco Francavilla crafted another successful entry into The Twilight Zone series. My only critique with this issue that kept it from being a 10 was that the pacing felt a little off. I may reread it later and change my mind, but on my initial impression was that the payoff occurred rather quickly after so much buildup and anticipation.

What an amazing issue. This issue puts its foot on the panel from the first panel until the last. You reach the last panel feeling like you need to go back because you must have missed something. Surely the things you just read happening didn’t happen, you tell yourself. This issue is an edge-of-your-seat rollercoaster ride from beginning to end and a testament to the amazing synergy this creative team has with each other.

This was a heavy issue. It continues to build up some key conflicts. I’m so intrigued by how this story will end. I can honestly say Deniz Camp is doing a great job keeping me on my toes and thinking. At times, I truly feel like the Maker will reign but there’s enough in the narrative to help me hold out hope. That shows Camp’s ability to weave an intriguing tale that hooks you and has you waiting for the next issue.

I’m sad to see the ultimate universe come to an end. As sad as I am, I’m excited to see how the ripples of the ultimate universe may affect the regular Marvel universe going forward.

Marvel couldn’t ask for a better opening salvo in this series. Call me a fish because we are one issue in, and I am hooked. I love what this creative team is crafting. It feels like we finally may be getting some new characters that actually impact the Marvel Universe as we know it, and that is exhilarating.

This was another outstanding issue. Condon is crafting a story that feels like I’m going to get to the end and be disappointed that it was a limited series. This issue is creative, intriguing, and visually stunning.

Ultimate Impact: Reborn #4 is a solid entry into this series. It feels like it sets up a big finale while also serving as an enjoyable story.

Hickman and Checchetto reminded everyone the reason that Spider-Man was the keystone arc of the entire Ultimate universe. This is not to subtract from any of the other amazing teams that have worked on this iteration of the Ultimate universe, but Ultimate Spider-Man from beginning to end is one of the most unique, satisfying, and ultimately gratifying stories of Spider-Man that Marvel has released in a generation. I genuinely want more from this team and feel sad that it’s over

I loved this recap issue. Camp dropping the twist at the end as well as the final page was an absolute treat that I was so excited to see. I know it’s not likely we will see more anytime soon, but I can’t wait to see what’s in store.

The story has been really fun to read throughout this series. I've liked watching Marvel cut Peach Momoko loose to see what she can do with full control. It's been fun to watch someone whose primary medium is visual art continue to grow as a writer throughout the series.

I think Frigeri and Camp make such a great team and set up the tail end of this run so well. Anyone who has been paying attention knows that Ultimate Endgame beckons the end of the Ultimate run but Camp and Frigeri manage to create a comic that is insanely enjoyable to read, contributes to the overall story arc, and stands on its own even when it's not the biggest Ultimate release of the week.

You couldn’t really ask for more from a premier issue of a comic. A world is beautifully laid out through both art and narrative. The characters are compelling. The art is beautiful and haunting. The story is a unique combination of pirates and vampires. I can’t wait to see where it goes from here.

This creative team does an outstanding job of keeping the momentum going from the first issue of Vampyrates. The issue leans heavily into the pirate aspect but masterfully weaves the vampire lore into the story. I can’t wait to see where this story goes and what happens to Nira from here.

Wade Wilson: Deadpool continues to be a fun series. It perfectly balances humor and story, giving us a glimpse at a version of Deadpool that is both hilarious and surprisingly interesting. Are there jokes? Plenty, but this creative team didn’t use the well-known humor of Deadpool as an excuse to put out a subpar story. I can’t wait to see how this series winds down.

This has been a solid and fun series. I find myself looking forward to each one. Percy’s background on other comics brings a depth and gravitas to this series not often seen in Deadpool comics. He does all that while elevating the humor readers have come to know Wade Wilson for. Perfectly serious and unserious at the same time.

Wade Wilson: Deadpool continues to be entertaining, fun, and well-written. The art is perfect, and the story adds a depth to Wade that makes him more than just a punchline.

Wade Wilson: Deadpool #6 is a unique and enjoyable entry into the series. It marks a clear departure from the previous arc, providing a fun and exciting way to jump into the run even if you’re just now hearing about it. Percy continues to elevate Wade’s humor to be more complex and enjoyable while crafting a new narrative that isn’t about omens but about horror.

This was a great way to tell a new story. I really loved how Rainbow Rowell managed to give us not only a new Runaways story but also a different version of a What If? story. The art was spectacular. While it would likely go unnoticed by most, the missed capitalization became a distraction before I was able to jump back into the story.

This was another fun and interesting entry into the What If series. It’s always fun to take a look at hypotheticals and what else may have happened in a story. This issue provides essentially two different stories for the price of one.

Ultimately, the creative team crafted an outstanding opening first issue for a brand new comic. Harms, Mavinga, Loughridge, and Dukeshire are crafting a post apocalyptic world that contains the elements you are familiar with while bringing something new to the table. The big reveal of the main antagonists and their interaction with Violet shows the power of synergy between great writing and great art. I can’t wait to pickup up the next issue and see where the team takes it from here.

What an amazing follow-up issue to the first issue of White Sky. I love this creative team. It’s amazing to see a creative team where there’s enough trust between the writer and the artist for the writer to give the artist a whole page to work their magic. Both Bill Harms and JP Mavinga stand out in this issue as masterful storytellers within their given mediums. I can’t wait for White Sky #3.

This creative team is unstoppable. White Sky is easily one of the best stories out right now across any publisher. While William Harms is known for Impaler in the comics world, three issues in and it already feels like White Sky will take its place as his magnum opus. I don’t have words to explain the feeling of synergy I get from the team of Harms, Mavinga, Loughridge, and Dukeshire. It seems like every single part of this story is firing on all cylinders. Simply spectacular from beginning to end.

Every issue of this story gets better and better. It seems as if the writing and visual teams feed off each other, pushing one another to get better and better as they go. I’m so intrigued by the relationship Walter may have with the Boy, and loved seeing more defined images of the ghosts. Simply put, White Sky is a story that should be on any horror fan’s pull list.

White Sky #5 answers so many questions. Bill Harms put together the best issue yet from a writing perspective. The story shows us so much of the world just beyond what Violet sees. Harms’s writing, combined with Mavinga and Loughridge’s art, reminds us that this is not a regular post-apocalyptic world. Here, death has a cost, the hunger is real, and dealing with ghosts that know who you are is a different realm of pain and fear.

I said it earlier, but I'm enjoying this series. Even if you haven't considered Billy a full-fledged "hero, he's certainly one now after experiencing the all too familiar humbling of heroes. The last panel sets up significant intrigue headed into the next issue, and I can't wait to see what happens as Wiccan continues down the Witches Road.

I really enjoyed this issue. The action and the reveal of Nameless will obviously be the big story, but it feels like Wyatt Kennedy is weaving together several stories at once, and doing so beautifully. Yes, readers are getting the main story of Billy, but are also learning more about Baba Yaga, about nameless, and most importantly, they are getting a glimpse into the story of Billy and Teddy. I can’t wait to see how they bring this one in for the landing in the final two issues.

Wiccan: Witches’ Road continues to flesh out and build the character of Billy more and more. I really love everything I’ve read in this series. If you’re looking for heartfelt explorations of relationships and poster-worthy panels of art, then you need to be reading Wiccan: Witches’ Road. The only downside of this issue is that it is the penultimate one, making you realize you only have one issue left with this incredible creative team.

Overall this is a really good start to the story as we march towards Armageddon. It feels different than a general X-Men comic that features Wolverine. It feels more Logan than Wolverine even and honestly, I love that. There’s a lot of room to grow into Armageddon and what is coming but if this book is setting the tone of what we may see, I like where the art and narrative is headed

If Wolverine: Weapons of Armageddon is a preview for the style, tone, and story we are getting with Armageddon, then count me all in. Zdarksy, Maresca, Aburtov, and Sabino are taking even major-level heroes like Logan and making them more grounded, dark, and gritty. Zdarksy allows Logan’s past to shape him and help him grow rather than just something to be ashamed of. If you’re thinking of skipping out on this series, pull up a chair while there’s still time and watch the show. You won’t be disappointed.

Wolverine: Weapons of Armageddon has been enjoyable. Whether it’s the introduction of Teri O’Barnes or the developing connection between Coulson and Logan, this story feels unique. Zdarsky put his whole heart into this comic rather than just using it as a path to move closer to the main event of Armageddon. Weapons of Armageddon feels like an undercard with the energy of a main event, and that is a testament to this creative team.

A satisfying end to a really well-written story arc. While Logan might now have many friends, he’s ever the teacher, and this issue proves it. This series is gritty and a perfect setup for what comes next in the Marvel Universe.

This issue sets Wonder Man on a great path. The line work feels like a love letter to Kirby, while the colors feel modern and crisp. This is a love letter to the Silver Age of comics set in the gritty modern world. Simon’s powers seem effortless in the hands of this art team, making the impossible feel like another day at the office.

Another solid issue. Tiago Palma really flexes his creative muscle on this issue and continues to show why he’s a name so many people are talking about. The art feels fresh, and the arc sets up a story that I’m interested to see play out.