And that is what Batman and Robin Eternal #1 is. Its a solid Bat book that focuses on Batmans (arguably more interesting) family. It has that modern Batman look which has been highly polished. It is accessible to new readers, but still rewards old ones. Tynions Dick is excellent and is the perfect protagonist for this series. All the elements come together to create a great opening chapter for this new Bat saga.

If you're of an age where you're looking for a book to entertain you and you have grown tired of the brooding slug-fests a lot of other books release on a monthly schedule then why not take a chance on a book which is a solid guarantee? Howard the Duck is funny, touching and just down right good. Quit wasting your time with books you buy just because and pick up something enjoyable.

This is a twisted fairy tale with a great central character. The dark humour hits the mark on every page. It is a feast for the eyes and will have you wanting more. Enter Youngs Fairyland and enjoy the ride.

Secret Wars issue three is a must read for fans of the Marvel Universe, the art and story are suburb and the stage is set for some amazing confrontations yet to come. I highly recommend this book, this series and hope you enjoy it as much as I do. All Hail DOOM!

As a first issue there is little to complain about, plenty of action, story set up and more than a few appearances from familiar faces. There are few series which begin so well and that has to be one thing this creative team are credited with, not only have they made a great comic about one of fandoms most iconic characters but they have also made a great comic book. This is a series that deserves your money because it can only get better with each passing issue.

The Devil of Hell's Kitchen is back where he belongs, not only in the neighbourhood now known as Clinton but also in the upper echelon of great comics being published by Marvel. Soule has set the scene for an interesting and different story while Garney and Milla have dressed that scene in some gorgeous, pulpy goodness. This is what Sin City would look like if it was populated by people you actually cared about.

This is a fun book that sets up the world of Doctor Strange. However the plot is a little thin compared to the character depth. It is new reader friendly and manages to achieve this without sacrificing the older audience. Aarons script is strong and aided by Bachalos unique art style it leaps off the page. Doctor Strange is a superb first issue.

All-New Wolverine does what many of the other number ones hasn't been able to do. Breath some new life into an older character making them viable again. Laura Kinney is now able to be the hero she was never allowed to be before. Gone are the years of teen angst and blood-letting and replaced by a real mission and some actual character work.

Black Magick #1 is a strong first issue dripping with style and building to something big. the characters and themes are strong and the one-two punch of story and art make this book already one to jump on. This is a series that is going to be big and you're getting on at the ground floor.

Many of the new number ones released as part of the ANAD initiative haven't shone like you'd expect them too, Drax however is a nice solo in a series of chorus lines which while good aren't much to write home about. Perhaps the new character, much like the Dr Strange book is what helps this book stand out, it doesn't feel like a continuation but a fresh start and who doesn't need that from time to time? This book isn't and instant classic but it is unquestionably good and good for all the right reasons. It's fun, enjoyable and well made. Raise your hand if that isn't what you want out of comics!

Grayson is a very well written, well drawn and well coloured book. You can see the creative team must take a lot of pride in what they do and this is probably rivalling, if not leading, the best DC book on the shelf at the moment.

And so Secret Wars has begun, I would highly recommend the book to any loyal fan of Marvel comics and look forward to the 2030 cinematic release of Secret Wars, the Movie!

Lando #1 is a terrific debut and a joy to read. I am legitimately excited for the next issue which makes the book nothing if not a success in my eyes. Colorist Paul Mounts deserves special consideration for bringing both warm and cool colors to a book set in the outer reaches of space. I would recommend this title to anyone either enjoying the new Star Wars books or even anyone looking for a way into this rapidly expanding universe so please give this scoundrel a piece of your time"before he steals it.

Issue twelve hits stands next month and looks to be the concluding part to what has been a year-long story. Felipe Smith is very comfortable behind the wheel of this machine and you trust that he is not only going to get you where you want to be but will no doubt make a couple of jumps along the way and probably leave your seat a little damp. Just acknowledge that the Ghost Rider has something to say these days and pick up this book

It maybe heavily influenced by the Marvel Cinematic Universe and although that doesnt damage the book it makes it seem familiar. Bendis can write Tony, but the narrative is so slight that we can only hope he can give him a decent adventure. But on the plus side whatever happens the book will look sharp and AAA thanks to Marquez and Ponsers artistic prowess. It maybe dubbed the flagship of ANAD, but it feels very much business as usual.

Vargr is shaping up to be a very interesting 007 story indeed. Ellis and Masters are doing things with the character that many will never have thought possible. Fans of James Bond old and new, as well as anyone who enjoys a good espionage story should jump on this one now.

This is just a sampler, it's a half issue but you got it for free so there is very little to complain about really. Bendis' dialogue is solid and feels very Jessica Jones and Gaydos who has been paired with Rico Renzi on colours work together well to make the book feel just nostalgic enough but still contemporary.

It is this mismatch between art and script that makes the book seem tonally off. It is an entertaining read, but the art often distracts. But the art pops of the page and gives a vibrant energy to these characters. It is just one of those books that have two perfectly good elements that merge together like oil and water.

For very little money indeed you get a good old-fashioned war-time romp with an interesting twist told all in one go in over 60 pages. Add that with the twelve pages of suplimental material you have got your selves a great comic book which is also a bargain. If you're in the need for some action this bank holiday weekend then Abominable Glory is worth checking out!

Much like many of the other new number ones from the re-launch this is not a mind-blowing number one but it does gently place the reader into a comfortable position so they are ready for whatever event laden schedule that they have in the pipeline.

This is not a laser cannon to the face, this issue is more like having someone take pot shots at you with their standard issue pistol. It is not a great first issue but it's solid none the less. The creative team has a lot to do to win over audiences but they are establishing some firm ground to build upon.

While the issue may not have been perfect there are many things here that the team can build on and make an interesting series. Anyone looking for some more Inhuman's stories or some good old-fashioned kung-fu action may want to bear this one in mind when checking out the ANAD titles being released.

The Howling Commandos of S.H.I.E.L.D. is starting off strong which is all you can ask from a book really. littered with odd characters and plenty of action this book will no doubt end up being a cult favourite but its whether it breaks through all the other big hitters in the roster that will no doubt determine it's fate. Hopefully though with a bit of chanting and a sacrificed goat or two this book will live on and become a bigger part of the Marvel supernatural universe.

There are now two sets of characters. Commissioner Dolan and his daughter Ellen who spend the story pining for the missing Denny Colt and Aloysius (Ebony) White who is no longer a sidekick (and racist caricature) and is now a private investigator and it is his story I really want to see. The art is solid and at times playfully emulates the classic Spirit feel and I look forward to some of the more visually stunning femme fatales joining the cast. All in all a strong but not stellar start to my first series.

All-in-all this book highlights the possible problems that can happen when doing a weekly comic. The book isnt exactly bad it is just perfunctory. It does its job and nothing more. The most infuriating thing is that these creators can do so much better. Unfortunately after a strong start the book has fallen back into a DC house style bat-book.

What should have been the big book of Marvel's post Secret Wars line-up has turned out to be a dud. One can only hope that things turn around soon because right now the supposedly number one Avengers title is currently ranked at the bottom of the pile. This book should be better, this book needs to be better, we were promised All- New All- Different and instead we got All-Same All-Boring.

Quite simply put this is a continuation of what has gone before and it is written as such. It welcomes new readers with a new status quo and some action, but all of Parkers interpersonal relationships are already well-defined. Blocky expositional dialogue is placed to attempt to cover the tracks, but Slott glosses over past events so he can tell his story to his fans. Also the added content for the price is nothing more than a preview merry-go-round that attempts to sell new books with Spider-themed heroes (some work, most dont). This is not a strong start for Parker and his ANAD direction.