Roberts still continues to sell me on his continuation of the adventures of Archer and Armstrong. Valiant is just knocking it out of the park lately.

After a bumpy couple of issues, Jurgens jumps the story forward tremendously in this issue, while tying the entire Superman line together. Its a great issue, and like I said for the last issue of Action, Im looking forward to whats next!

Should you pay almost $8 US to check this book out? Yes, absolutely. You should be reading this right now.

Superman fans should be checking this out. Though Im still reserving judgement, Im enjoying this book so far.

The Family of Steel faces a horrifying new take of one of Superman's worst foes!

The Invisible Mafia learns once and for all what it means to mess with the Man of Steel.

Overall, this is the complete package. Snyder and team have bumped this issue up to another level entirely. A must-buy issue.

It sounds like The Rise is going to be a semi-regular companion to Animosity, so I definitely welcome learning more about this new world, alongside the main series. If it can built connections like its companion, and make us care about its character, Bennett has a home run on her hands.

Pick this issue up. It's not just an important bit of world building, it's GOOD. It doesn't feel disposable like other crossovers sometimes do. It's thrilling and fun.

In all, its a stellar issue, and perhaps my favorite single issue of this series this year.

With the wedding of Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle only a few issues away, this run is reaching a climax. I just hope that doesnt end Kings run, as its been top notch, with fantastic art throughout.

Its a great character study and the perfect next time towards the wedding of the century.

"The Joker War" comes to a city-shattering conclusion as Batman battles The Joker in a brutal, no-holds-barred duel! This is a fight 80 years in the making, and its outcome won't just change Batman's life-it will change Gotham City for years to come!

A story concept that might seem like a cheeky pun actually turns out to be a very interesting and potentially exciting status quo.

The creative team faces one of Batman's greatest challenges- a retcon!

Ghost-Maker tries to prove he's better than Batman. Who's he kidding though? No one's better than Batman.

An interesting interlude has to overcome rushed art.

Clownhunter's origin is revealed in a visually stunning issue.

Gotham City is a battleground as The Joker takes over the Wayne fortune and wages a street war against the Dark Knight and his allies! Enter the "war zone" with short stories featuring characters like Cassandra Cain, Stephanie Brown, and Luke Fox and see how they're fighting back in a city under siege! Also, the brutal full debut of the mysterious new anti-hero known as Clownhunter!

With a little more character world, this is going to be a strong and incredibly fun series. You need to get in on the ground floor.

This is a great start to a horrifying story that I cant wait for more of!

In all, this is a damn near perfect package. Buy it when its out on 9/20. Between this and XO Manowar, Valiant is putting out some of the best books on the market right now.

An already strong Reign of X story is made even better by a surprise reveal.

After a handful of darker issues, the creative team lets loose and has some fun.

Simply put, if Secret Empire had shaken your faith in Captain America as a concept or Steve Rogers as a character, you MUST read this issue.

This is a very creepy, very good debut. I would check this one out!

A muddy message and confusing themes drags down an interesting concept with great art.

An interesting plot gets a little too clever.

"TRUTH/DARE" CONTINUES! Still grappling with the blood on his hands, Matt Murdock makes one of the biggest choices of his life. But what effect will Matt's choices have on DAREDEVIL? And what about the people who need him? See why people are talking about DAREDEVIL as one of Marvel's best ongoing series!

Real world consequences make for a much more interesting story for the Guardian Devil than the suspension of disbelief.

Daredevil is headed for the big house, and there's not much he can do about it!

Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion turn in the work of their careers. Ive said a few times that I hope this entire creative team ends up on Justice League, and this issue is proof of concept for that. There is nothing Capullo cant capture here, from small moments with Zatanna and Constantine, the big chase with the League and the false Batmen, and the issue-ending two page spread debuting the Dark Knights. All of it is intense, engaging, and spot on.

Overall, this has been a lot better event than weve seen in a long time. A little bit of it was rushed, it had moments of jumping around, but as an overall product, I really enjoyed it. It was a lot of fun and really just solid story.

As a full package, this is the weirdest must-read story that DC Comics has published in years. But the important part of that sentence is MUST READ. Seriously, go check it out.

As far as setting up Batwoman, this issue thrills me for what Tynion and Bennett have in store. As an ongoing part of the Detective Comics story, it mostly succeeds. A must buy!

This run is going to be a seminal run in the history of Detective Comics. Im so sad to see it end, but I cant wait for whats next.

Eclipse #1 is a good start to a mini series with an interesting concept. Im onboard.

A crossover event captures the spirit of the Last Son of Krypton.

"Finish Line" finale! Barry Allen and the Reverse-Flash race for the last time in this fast-paced conclusion. For years, Eobard Thawne has tormented Barry Allen, and now the Flash knows the only way to win is to make sure the Reverse-Flash never runs again! The story years in the making comes to a close as Joshua Williamson finishes his epic 101-issue run on The Flash!

An old threat actually becomes threatening for the first time, but its hampered by stiff art and a weird twist ending.

An interesting new format elevates the entire package in an experimental take on Metropolis's protector.

A far future Superman family tale captures the spirit of the Man of Steel and his legacy, with a great script and fantastic art.

The “last” Batman/Superman team-up is a fun adventure, despite its faults.

In GIANT-SIZE X-MEN: JEAN GREY & EMMA FROST, Hickman and Dauterman took Jean and Emma into Storm's mind to learn what had happened to her. Now they take the X-Men's resident goddess to the far end of the world to save herself!

Overall though, its a very interesting first issue, with a hook thatll bring me back for more.

I wont fault Humphries or the art team for what happened here, but the issue does get significantly lower marks than if theyd simply had a single fill in penciller to help Rocha get ahead. Its an issue worth reading if you want to keep up with the story, but its a jarring experience at several points in the issue. Hopefully things are back on track next issue, and we get a more cohesive reading experience.

Again, I really enjoyed this issue. I definitely think its still the Lantern book to beat, and gives us some of our best superheroes out there right now.

Marvel Boy attends an intergalactic peace conference dressed like an 80's glam rock star. It's much better than that sounds.

Is this real life? Or is this fantasy?

Ewing and Cabal transform a Marvel mainstay in a huge way, as the Guardians face the King in Black.

Before we get the action-packed payoff, the creative team gives readers a year's worth of emotional payoff.

I was incredibly excited to hear about this miniseries when it was announced, and it lives up to the concept. If youre a fan, pick this issue up. Your inner child will thank you.

In all, a very fun package and a great Christmas special just before the holiday.

The Hulk faces the past violently (as he does) in an absolutely visual feast, with a hollow narrative heart.

The Leader discovers whether ego alone makes him the strongest there is"

The Leader gets really freaky.

Joe Fixit shows that even when he isn't a Hulk, he's still a force to be reckoned with.

Two monsters discuss faith and the nature of god over chili dogs.

A batch of character vignettes set up the future of the title, but has little plot momentum.

The Hulk faces the past violently (as he does) in an absolutely visual feast, with a hollow narrative heart.

READY OR 'NAUT, HERE HE COMES! A mystic gem. A force of overwhelming power. Nothing can stop the Juggernaut. Except himself. Another building falls. Cain Marko is done letting others pick up the pieces of the things he's destroyed.

If youve dropped Justice League for any reason the last couple of years, its time to come back to it. This is the best the League has been in years.

This is a book any DC universe fan should be reading. Pick it up today!

Santa Claus continues his superheroic adventures in this new collection.

The Legion finally returns to form as things get complicated.

If you picked up the original series, do yourself a favor and re-buy this re-issue and refresh your memory. If you didnt, but are a fan of Latours other work, buy this series. Its a southern noir masterpiece that you will not be able to put down.

The creative team pulls off a tricky issue as they give both the lead and the guest star equal weight in the issue.

In all, if you're a Marvel fan, this book should excite you, despite its flaws.

The Marvels Snapshot tour through Marvel history continues, showcasing Marvel's greatest characters through the eyes of ordinary people! Or does it? In this case, the "ordinary person" is teenaged Scott Summers, witnessing the dawn of the Marvel Age from a Nebraska orphanage and wondering what his place in it might be. What was it like to experience the debut of the FF, the Hulk, Iron Man and more? To wish you could be a part of it all? Writer Jay Edidin (Thor: Metal Gods, Jay & Miles X"Plain the X"Men) makes his Marvel comics debut, teamed with Tom Reilly (Immortal Hulk), to tell a story of upheaval and decision that would shape the X"Men (and the Marvel Universe) forever after.

A new creative team guides the team to the future!

A stellar story and strong art tell the tale of unrest within Krakoa!

This run keeps getting better, with a slew of exciting developments hitting nearly every page.

A great start to this story worth reading for any X-Men fan.

It was the biggest release of the month last month, and really its a killer second issue, which is exactly what it needed. I would highly recommend this issue, and look forward to the rest of the series!

A dying Appalachian coal town makes a deal with a devil"

Steampunk fans will love this series, but really anyone interested in Houdini, Roosevelt, et al, would enjoy it too. The story feels like a lost chapter in their history, not something made up by a Hollywood writer. Highly recommended!

While not totally perfect, its close, and it sets my expectations incredibly high for the future of the series. If youre a long-time fan, pick it up. If not, give it a try, and go get some collections to catch yourself up.

Marvel's star-bound debut might be the best issue they've put out all year.

Krakoa gets gooey in a tie-in that plays with a lot more than just the King In Black.

Manifold takes center stage as the team explores the entire Marvel Universe

This is a tie-in done right. I haven't read the core Secret Empire at all yet, but I jumped right in with this story and loved it. It doesn't feel like a big "you have to read these other ten issues to get it" tie in. It's a self-contained and fun story, and really establishes this book's mission statement. Absolutely a must-read.

Princess Leia's lifelong crusade against an evil fascist government gets a face and a history!

A group of Rebels pull off a daring heist in the heat of the Empire

A new era of the Star Wars saga launches with this engaging first issue.

The Jedi face a mysterious threat that may give the Great Disaster and the Nihil a run for their money as the adventure continues.

In three issues, Id definitely call Superman the most improved Rebirth title from the one-shot, and a worthy addition to the mythos. I cant wait for more.

Superman Reborn is going to be a game-changer for the Man of Steel, and really its just scratching the surface. However, if it continues this momentum, itll be a Superman epic for the ages. I cant wait for more.

This is a fantastic relaunch for Superman, and Im in for the ride.

Superman faces a baffling foe as the creative team's final arc kicks into high gear!

Superman gets overwhelmed by an unknown enemy. Naturally, it goes badly.

An epic run comes to a quiet (and lovely) conclusion

Its the best reviewed series of the year for good reason. In fact, I almost feel bad heaping more praise on it (and Steve, Nick, if youre reading this, you can use that on the cover of volume 2). Go read it. But its mature readers only, so dont give it to your kids.

Marvel is kicking off the year strong with this issue. This is the kind of weird super-science that I LOVE, and Nadia is the perfect character to follow into the thick of it.

All together, this book feels like a grindhouse movie with a massive budget, while also doing some great things that really have fun with the comics format. It's a great book that needs to be picked up.

In the end, a great return and revival for a classic concept.

A big anniversary dives into the past while confronting the future.

The creative team continues the rehabilitation of Maverick in an actioner with unexpected depth.

Overall though, this is a fantastic start to the event and it is only going to lead to big things for the line as a whole.

X of Swords – Chapter 2Death and rebirth. Corruption. A dark discovery.

A New X-Men reunion becomes a celebration of all the positives of the Krakoan X-Men era.

An engrossing mystery and fantastic character work makes X-Factor a series to not just read but be invested in.

Williams, Baldeon, and Silva trick readers in the best way, transforming our expectations into something completely different.

Wolverine really wants to stab the Beast. We can't blame him.

A couple small rough patches are overshadowed by interesting moral quandaries and absolutely stellar art.

Quentin Quire grapples with immortality as Percy and Cassara give the heroic jerk a spotlight he deserves.

THE SUMMONING BEGINS. A lead-in to the biggest X-story of the summer.

The creative team lays the groundwork for 2021 and beyond!

The series finally revisits the Vault and the creative team gives readers the first of the answers they want. It's definitely not what most would expect.

In the end, this is the best sort of relaunch, and a great way for Valiant to start the year. I cant wait for more. This is a book you want to be on the ground floor.

Wonder Girl faces the greatest threat in the DC Universe- overbearing family!

The final issue of Wonder Comics' flagship series strikes!