This issue has a lot of strengths. The callback is great, the emotional resonance is there.

Its absolutely not a start point however and requires a lot of foreknowledge of what's come before. For some that will be good for others bad.

For me who primarily stated the main series at issue 101, i followed it just fine. A lot of sci fi and mystical stuff but the strengths here cannot be overlooked.

Its a good end point for the run overall. more

A solid entry into the next story arc.

Its very different tone wise from the previous, as the profagonist is now a crime boss trying to protect her territory. Still, there's plenty of surprises and thrills to be had, and the art by Scott Hepburn is always awesome.

This is the finale of a long running narrative thread that's been going since issue one, and it understands the assignment. Its an all out comic book brawl and its intense from start to finish. The pacing is great, the art is energetic, the dialogue is fantastic. It all comes together to make a memorable, hard hitting issue.

The ending hints at some new status quo changes. We'll see how that goes. But this should be celebrated. Rabble has been a very effective original miles villain if you ask me. more

This is best appreciated if treated as an installment of an art book with a very very thin semblance of narrative.... and in doing that it absolutely succeeds. Ashley wood is a great artist and designer. These pages are great to look at.

But there's not really a ton of story here. A sort of vignette; the first of with is a cyberpunk romp with guys racing in impossible roads and underpass. The second a sort of concept for one of his toy lines that depending on how you read it can be cheeky or crude.

Either way I'm glad I bought it. more

This series hasn’t missed a beat. I was disappointed to learn that Daniel Warren Johnson was no longer drawing the series anymore, but Jorge Corona’s style is nearly identical to my eyes.

It may look like everyone is just glazing this series.

Well we are.

It deserves glazing.

Soundwave fans are gonna love this one. More of a Shockwave guy myself. But he'll be around.

This was really creative in pretty much every aspect.

The premise itself is an interesting twist on an old formula, and the presentation makes it where you're seeing something that would normally be reserved for a live action/animation hybrid but instead its just Dave Wachter doing a very cool blend of different art styles, and also delivering some gorgeous colors here.

The book takes a surprisingly serious approach to its inherently wacky premise, but there's an undercurrent of good humor to the everything. It manages to feel grounded but also fantastical given what happens in the issue.

I've been looking forward to this one for a while and it didn't disappoint. This is a comic worth picking up. more

After the shocking end to last issue we see Soluna living her first moments as a mortal, and it doesn't go well. Meanwhile; the events of last issue are starting to have massive ramifications.

This book is almost entirely driven by Soluna and her memories and her plight, it is an artifully done treatise on the nature of aging, fighting time and nature itself and literally clawing through the mud to survive

The best thing I can say about this book is I have no idea what will happen next, its already shocked me many times. Also, they published my fan letter, AND my fan art in the book, which is amazing. more

This is a FRIGGIM GRAND SLAM.

Wow.

I've seen a lot of rumbling about ghost machihe but haven't read much into it. I knew they had some well respected creators on board but I didnt pick up the Ghost Machine big first issue. I did, however pick up this. Id pretty much already decided by the look of the main character Id at least give it a shot.

What I didnt expect to have one of my favorite issue 1 in the last year.

This book is pretty much without flaw as far as great comics go. Well crafted, well written, well set, and in CREDIBLY well drawn. Jason fabok is no stranger to accolade and acclaim but dear God this book is beautiful to look at.

And the writing is no slouch either. I always say you know a book is good when you feel like you didn't pay ENOUGH for it.

The Ghost Machine dudes just made their opening statement, and the entire industry needs to be listening. more

This was a fairly strong milestone issue, in my opinion. As usual, I’m not a huge fan of the art changing mid-way (multiple times in this issue) without any explanation/reasoning for it, though just about every artist did a nice job here. Aside from that, I had a good amount of fun reading this, particularly whenever Taskmaster. I also thought this ended on a really intense note, which has me really interested to see how things go in the next issue. All things considered, I think this was a good milestone issue for Miles, no pun intended, and I hope Ziglar keeps up this level of quality. more

Landmark mega sized issues are usually hit and miss, some of the main story and then some background stuff. This is the main story, cover to cover. There were some inconsistencies with the art since they had a couple people on to help. However, some of those full page jobs were awesome.

Lots of story and action, very well put together. My only complaint is we have to wait until the next issue to see the end of the big battle. more

This series has not stopped for a break since it began, and its only gotten better and better. A lot if us were unsure about Rabble but this issue solidifies her as one of Miles true enemies, and every artist here just absolutely kills it on their job. Even the villains get a cool showing snd this run has had some of the best Scorpion characterization in ages.

This run isn't to be missed, its going to be a classic Spidey run someday. more

Ram V's "Elegy of Sand" continues in Detective Comics #1083 with the arc’s best issue to date. This latest installment maintains V’s operatic narrative that has defined the arc so far & finally ratchets this arc into an exciting territory.

Once again, V balances the story between Batman's struggle against Doctor Hurt's insidious mental manipulations & The Question's quest to expose the Orghams for the evil frauds they are & finally seek revenge for her fellow officers. Even though these two narratives have felt a bit disparate in the past, they come crashing into each other by the end of the issue.

In Batman’s story, we witness the Caped Crusader trapped in the same desolate dreamscape, forced to confront twisted versions of his past & grapple with his deepest fears, namely what he might become if he were to give into his most primal urges. The psychological torment feels palpable, but Batman is finally able to break free of Hurt’s hold & return to the land of the living where he meets back up w/ an awaiting Talia to quickly defeat one of their common enemies. Meanwhile, The Question finds herself on a reconnaissance to obtain evidence of the Orgham’s dirty deeds. She’s able to get phone recordings & tries to hand them off to Jim Gordon but is stopped in her tracks by Orgham forces ready to kill them both. What happens next (won’t spoil it here!) was truly an awesome moment & sets things in motions for “Elegy of Sand’s” next phase.

The visuals this week continue to be nothing short of phenomenal, perfectly capturing the distinct tone of each interspersed story. Ricardo Federici & Stefano Raffaele’s art, along w/ Lee Loughridge’s colors, are integral parts of Ram V’s story, especially Federici’s dramatic renderings of Batman’s journey.

Dan Watters’ backup takes the “His Name Was Doctor Hurt” story to a new, supernatural level w/ impressive visual storytelling by Jorge Fornés. While it all adds to build the villain up as a formidable mental adversary, I do wonder if it was slightly less effective after seeing Batman seemingly defeat him earlier in the issue. more

"I am BATMAN. I will stand again".

The chills. This run is everything a modern batman story should be. Detailed. Depthful. Dark. Ambitious, defiant. But understanding and intelligent.

This is going to be a legendary run for the character. I mean that. This is a classic in the making and you need to be there to see the last ride and the curtains close on this Gotham Nocturne play.

Even the backups are phenomenal. The Question side story being the best pitch for a new question book in ages.

So so good. more

Solid issue once again, gorgeous art but I was hoping for a more unpredictable reveal. Was pretty obvious who goblin was. Hoping we can really get things moving next issue.

Note: This issue gets a 1.0 boost due to the pod-cast. The interview with Tate is excellent and the voice actors are great/giving more insight into what occurs in the issue in this book. Really its the other side of the coin to this issue.

Things don't go so great for No-One in this issue. Really nothing goes well for anyone this issue but tensions rise and the senator is essentially putting fuel on the fire. I look forward to see where this goes. Its a great ride and I strongly recommend getting this issue by issue, as it feels like that is how it was meant to get read, it keeps the tension so high, I love it. more

Pretty great issue. I was thrown for a loop a couple of times about who no one is but like poor Ben. His life really is a wreck. I do like where this is going though. The set up is in place for an intense finish, but they got to stick this. I dont think it will be easy, but I hope Higgins can do it. I have been waiting so long to confirm who No / One is.

Everything kicks into high gear for the cast and we get shocking new revelations about characters we thought we could trust.

This is the most underrated book of the last year and it and its supporting podcast are so well developed as to astound me. This feels ready made for a television mini.

But please if you're reading this go back and read the whole thing and listen to the podcast. It is essential to get the full story. more

Who knew the X-Men universe could get a makeover this stunning? Peach Momoko's Ultimate X-Men #1 is unlike any X-Men story I've ever experienced because this ain't your typical mutant comic.

Momoko throws us headfirst into a world steeped in unsettling horror vibes, but it is so much more. Momoko weaves a narrative rich with emotional depth and touches on serious mental health topics. Beneath the surface of shadowy figures lies the beginning of a powerful coming-of-age story. Hisako/Armor’s struggles with self-acceptance and the weight of extreme, traumatic guilt. Momoko handles these serious themes with incredible grace and heart, making you truly invested in Hisako's journey. She didn’t try to do too much with this first issue and I think it really helped her introduce us to this new world.

Of course, no Momoko comic is complete without her signature artwork. The classic manga style is simply gorgeous, adding another layer of depth and intrigue to the narrative. The way she portrays the fantastical elements alongside the grounded reality of Hisako's world is nothing short of breathtaking. I felt like I was watching a Studio Ghibli movie play out on the pages in front of me.

Ultimate X-Men #1 is a phenomenal launch for this new series. It's a haunting reinvention of Hisako’s origins with her powers, packed with horror, heart, and Momoko's stunning artwork. I can’t wait for the next issue and to finally meet Maystorm! more

The art and presentation is gorgeous and unique, much more akin to manga influence than traditional comics. Peach Momoko is a very unique new talent in the industry and she's determined to make her mark and im glad marvel is supporting her in big projects like this.

This first issue provides both cultural notes for non Japanese audiences but also a horror like introduction to this world and the enticement the main character exists in. It deals with serious topics and seems to be surrounding themes of suppressed feelings being forced out.

Using this as a catalyst to feature the usual themes of the X men is a brilliant idea if executed well. I dont wanna give away much of the story but definitely check this out for one of marvels most unique books. more

Gotta say, I did NOT expect that at the end. This series is one of Josh Williamsons best. He has a good feel for Ollie's core cast of characters.

I really like where this book was coming from and where it's going. I wish I had more buildup to where those threads came from but Gillen does a good job blending them. Much better than the messy Fall of the House of X. RB Silva delivered some of his best work in years and those details in all the aspects of his art are much appreciated. You can tell he took no shortcuts and every panel got a 100% of his effort. Him and Curiel on colors are a great combo. more

I actually liked this issue. The Enigmas stuff is really interesting, and I like what they are trying to pull off.

Let's get this out the way. This is convoluted af. That is absolutely true.

BUT if you read house of x and powers of x; it is incredibly hard not to appreciate this in some way. Its epic in a way that toes the line between ludicrous and awesome and that is a feat.

RB silva needs and award for thus art. Its simply like nothing else on the stands, and marvel was genius for locking this guy down.

I dont know where this is going but I sure as heck am enjoying the ride. more

Despite the hilariously esoteric tangle that X-Men has become, this issue was shockingly coherent with only a reasonable amount of convoluted, overly cryptic shenanigans that define this era of X books. We have to knock off some points because this multiple mini format for telling this story is just not the best way to go about it, but what are we going to do? Stop reading it? Of course not. That Gillen is able to make this readable at all is a considerable achievement. more

Truly epic.

This is perfection.

Just going to say, they need to pay DWJ whatever he asks to keep him on this book. If he keeps coming up with panels/stories/scenes like these, how will this ever not sell amazingly? DWJ is probably the best writer in comics today.

Art is amazing. Nothing more to add. It the best it could possibly be for this book. Each scene has so much weight.

Talking about the scenes. My oh my... starscreech getting 'yeeted' into the sky, Rachets legs getting chopped off to save his body, the dad epic moment... all of these and more. A single one would make a comic. DWJ has one almost every page. I cannot tell you what high level writing and art this takes. Everyone should be reading this book.

Also there is a moment in one panel it has the background 'you know the song'. Ok 10/10 right there. DWJ knows when to get epic. How it ends somehow feels as intense as how it starts, but also it really feels like the end of an arc. You will have a lot of emotions in this issue but enjoyment will be the most stand out. more