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Solid, tie in focusing on TONY. A real catch up for anyone who hasn't read his series in a few years. Gillen keeps his strokes broad and dramatic. But... I am sensing and theorizing that all this is just another test, the world hasnt ended, they have another chance. Guess that's better than time travel.

The most interesting Starfox has ever been. Great issue!

Hell hath no fury like a disappointed Jean.

As an AXE tale, it's got nothing to do with it really. As an Iron Fist tale, it was fun! Enjoyed the relationship between Loki and Lin and omg I want them to be together :O Fun issue with some fun character work and fantastic, classic-style art.

The art is alright. And pacing wise, this one is all over the place. Considering how good the main event is, I wish some of the important material here was just added in extra pages to Judgement Day #2 and have that issue be bigger and more expensive. The narration in this one just isn't as good but this is the most interesting The Eternals have been in a while, so that's a plus.

If ya'll know me, you know Kieran Gillen is my all time favorite comic book writer. He's just so amazing and passionate and creative in what he does. And his strengths are what I love about stories: myth, archetype, pop, and larger than life emotion. But I ain't been a fan of his Eternals work. Frankly put: I find it quite boring. A.X.E.: EVE OF JUDGMENT #1 is no different. It is quite the dry book. Interesting stuff is happening on the page, and the art is pretty decent, but I just don't care about these characters, I don't care about the Eternals. And so far, Gillen hasn't been able to make me successfully care about them. (And I am someone who more or less enjoyed the movie but I realize that the CAST had a lot to do with my connection there) Anyway, I'm still excited for this event because a lot of strong creatives are behind it. And as I mentioned in my Hellfire Gala review, I expect nothing but the best from this team. As a prelude issue, it's filled with a ton of exposition BUT with very little emotional characterization to make me care about the Eternals. Their passive way of deciding (and failing) to commit genocide just... isn't engaging and already puts The Eternals in the antagonist camp of things. I just wish they made better villains but let's see how this event goes.

We are off with a BANG! Love the balance between the three groups and each character is so strong even with a few panels. The schism between the three groups is also so strong there's so much potential here for some rewarding drama. My only complaint is that two years in and THE FIVE have not been as developed as they should. Always side characters even when they're directly involved. I feel moments here would have hit harder if that work would have been done. The best thing about this is how the issue makes what's occurred in X-MEN, Eternals, and Aaron's Avengers feel completely planned, it's the best things about comics. three years in the making, Judgement Day has the potential to be another War of the Realms event... but... even bigger.

A fantastic read that propels the event up even further in interesting ways, its crazy to think that this event is just starting. But it's clear that the X-Men writing team at Marvel have some big plans and they want to play with big ideas. The pace of this thing is X-CELLENT. Particularly love the inclusion of everyday humans. Though, I'm still missing character development for The Five...

EXPLOSIVE issue with some bonkers ideas! This event is really quite huge in scope but the X-Team feels confident they can lead all this.

VERY DRAMATIC. Eros, looking good.

MARVELous. So much happening and so much revealed. The action is nonstop the character work is intense. This event is still going strong.

A satisfying, even emotional end to a crazy arc. Gillen and team made this a worthy event, let's see what happens next.

This was excellent. One of the best issues I've read all year.

Is Above Snakes the best comic of the year? And the best western in a while? Quite possibly, yes.

Quite enjoyable start so far, lots of great characters, high stakes, and its a tale brimming with potential!

Omg, those final pages. Why are the panels SO wide. Love Clayton Henry's work though.

I am really enjoying this arc, it's The Boys but in DC with Taylor's philosophies. I am finding it all very engaging. Taylor likes to take large swings with established characters and his schtick has become to make these swings using the cheat of multiverses and elseworlds. Use the established character tropes to then build upon them using his own style and plotlines. The moments here between Jon and Jay have been the best the couple has ever appeared in the comic. Super excited to see where this goes.

Lot of standing around and talking but there are some great moments between some of these characters. The trope Damian's role is in this is one of my least favorites, I find it boring. There's an interesting pattern emerging in how Taylor writes Harley. Will Jon be successful in changing hearts? Somehow don't see this being satisfying resolved in one more issue.

Fizzles out. The miniseries introduced some very interesting, complex, scary questions on authority, grief, and why good people do bad things. But it's nowhere near equipped nor has the space to explore any of these themes in any meaningful ways.

A strong start with great artwork and an intriguing hook. Finally getting around to read this BIG STACK OF COMICS I PILED UP OVER THE HOLIDAYS

Stunning.

DAMN

CASPAR WIJNGAARD's art is amazing as always. And the worldbuilding and premise is interesting enough. We're off to a good start, curious to see where it goes.

Absolutely loved this issue.

Diego Olortegui is awesome and it's a pretty standard introduction issue. Curious to see where this goes.

I didn't know this was called Aquaman: The Meraing Jokes aside, all of that was fun. I gotta admit I've been out of the loop on Aquaman stories since the end of Geoff John's run so I have no idea what the hell is going on but I am using comic logic to fill in the gaps and context clues, it isn't hard to grasp the metaphors going on here. Give Jackson's mom a book, I want to see how she's extracting refugees onto land.

Oh dear, did not like the art here. Apart from not understanding some things last issue, this one hits me over the head with a reveal that has little significance for me and a pretty awful tagline on the cover. Also the PRELUDE TO AQUAMEN banner here tells me this book isn't selling well and the entire execution of whatever it is they're trying isn't going well either. We are halfway through a miniseries - and I still don't get what the main story here is. This feels like Issue 17 from a series I have not been reading at all.

Really wish I liked this more. The story, on paper, is compelling but the execution, the inconsistent artwork, and pace make this an unfortunate dud.

After a strong start, some middling issues, and then a really bad one, The Becoming finally finds its footing again. With engaging character work between characters we're finally getting to know and some really beautiful artwork. This is what this character deserves and much more.

And thus ends the prelude to Aquamen, though it did not start off that way. It's fine, the timeline break is a choice but it is more dramatic to begin in the middle of the action. The art here is great too and I feel like I do know Jackson a little bit more. From the rest of the cast, Mera faired the best, but Jackson's family still feel underdeveloped and their drama here left me feeling not much... I'll try out Aquamen in hopes of finding out more but I wouldn't call the miniseries, sadly, a knock out of the park.

MYSTERIES AFOOT, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT. POOR JACKSON CAN'T GET A BREAK FROM HIS FAMILY TROUBLES. THOSE FISH THINGS ARE SCARY, WTF. TEEEERRRROOORISM. I gotta read BLACK MANTA (2021) now but I don't feel like I missed too much. Why couldn't both The Becoming and Black Manta just been an ongoing under this title? COMICS!!!

Sorry ya'll, I feel all of this should be more interesting. It is starting to feel like The Becoming again, which is a shame considering the promise of Issue 1. Jackson's story feels like it's heading somewhere interesting and I loved his reaction, but as soon as the opening act ends the issue gets pretty boring.

One of them blockbuster comics. The writing is not that great though. It feels... bulky. An issue where a lot of revealed, characters interact in interesting ways, multiple settings, and a deepening mystery... it should all be more exciting than it actually feels. And while the story does carry quite a bit of emotional weight between the interactions, the issue finds it hard to find steady waters to swim in.

Classic Orlando writing here. As in to say, there's something missing to make this click which is disappointing. Will try a few more issues but BOBBY DESERVES A GREAT SERIES.

There's something very 2000s about this series lol

MacKay is just a really good, fun writer that's here to give us some classics. Let's see how long before it gets overly complicated as most Avengers tales tend to go.

It is neat

Enjoyed this quite a bit, and it was sooooo much better than the Fear State/Nightwing stories, maybe because finally they get to exist in their own space as opposed to taking over another title's. Jorge Corona gives the book a fun animated look that comes alive combined with Conrad and Cloonan's writing. (I haven't read anything with Becky Cloonan since AMERICAN VIRGIN way back in the late 2000s, its kinda crazy to see her writing stuff now - I do wanna read The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys). On the comic, it's fun and I'm interested to see where this goes. Welcome to The Hill, girls!

Ha! This was much more fun than I expected. Love the banter and the girls have their work cut out for them, I'm really loving the artwork and I would like to read the next issue like right now...

The art is my favorite thing about this book. The story so far isn't as gracefully messy. The villains have big potential to be really interesting, but the interactions between them and the girls are surface level and starting to lose some steam.

I love the art, I like the attitude, the book has a fantastic format that allows for a lot of story to be told in one issue making a bulky, satisfying read. But the writing itself is starting to fall apart at the seams. The bookstore scene for example was better than all the superhero stuff in it. The reveal didn't really work for me because as a payoff there was nothing much building up to it for it to pay off in a full, satisfying manner. I am starting to not care about the conflict while I do enjoy hanging out with these characters. Hoping the series gets its footing better before the arc closes.

Best issue of this series so far! The villains are more interesting, the stakes are high, and there's some fun moments between all the girls, the pace is also much much better and the artwork is stronger, fuller, and easier to follow. I hope they keep this momentum going and that this next arc doesn't disappoint, Seer has been built up for more than half year, she better deliver.

Not as fun as last issue, some guest stars and a villain getting development are good steps forward.

I really want these characters to pop, but in issues like this, where they all sound the same, it's hard to connect with in a deep way. There are some characters here, specially the new ones, I wish were developed better but Batgirls doesn't look like it'll be improving any time soon.

Series has lost tremendous momentum. Which is a shame because I love the presentation, layout designs, and how the space is used throughout the book to make each issue feel really worth it. Just wish the story and dialogue wasn't such a chore to get through. Likely going to drop this by the time the next issue comes out. This wasn't even a true BAT GIRL SUMMER issue, it's not FUN at all.

COMIXS thing where the new direction feels a lot like that one big movie that came out earlier this year. A LOT happens in this issue that it's almost whiplash. I feel I should care more about what happened so I really hope the next issues unpack all the 'Action-Packed' of this one. Jorge Jimenez has got the style for this, but overall an entertaining start to a promising new era. P.S. Read this while listening to THE BATMAN musical score, its basically more THE BATMAN.

Zdarsky is clearly having a blast writing this blockbuster of a book. Jimenez also gave us that c***y as hell panel with Nightwing. And the Catwoman back up is actually really interesting. This era of Batman is shaping up to be a crazy, wild ride that I have no idea where it's going.

I feel as though this issue is being propelled by the stories of others. It's entertaining enough and feels like progression. But if the first issues felt THE BATMAN inspired, this one feels like such a tonal shift to a more weirder era of Batman, that I wish the transitions were a little better. I have faith this will all lead to something Zdarsky and team can call their own, as it is now, it's a reference fest. A very good-looking one.

A blockbuster comic! Waid doesn't disappoint throwing us right into the action. We can follow the story because he writes these characters in the broad strokes we are used to, the characterization is on point. Also, lovely seeing DOOM PATROL, it makes me really happy.

A blockbuster comic through and through. Mark Waid's been waiting for him and I desperately want him to do a run on DOOM PATROL.

I'll keep saying it until it happens. I want MARK WAID and DAN MORA on a DOOM PATROL book ASAP. PLEASE LORD, GIVE US THIS. Anyway, this book is a blast. Consistent, fun, and it feels LARGE in scope with so many characters and yet all tied to one BIG BAD in a way that feels organic and unique. This is gonna be a blockbuster book that people are gonna read for years to come.

I mean this in the best way possible, this is Saturday Morning Cartoons energy mixed in with MANGA shonen tropes. Mark Waid is just having fun here. This is fUNtastic.

I want this book to go on forever.

A bit confusing, the bat characters are written rather brash here but it's a different world, I suppose. It's mostly bat-heavy and since it's not an entirely engaging way to experience these character, the issue suffers for it.

This one feels a little more like Fables, the bats are a much more aggressive breed here as well, just not sure to what ends. Geeked a little at a few revelations IF any of this canon, but I'm not sure because it's not clear where any of this is taking place other than some version of Gotham.

The problem with this mini that 3 issues in it is difficult to know what the point is.

This is how these two meet up, huh. Bookworm is an interesting idea for sure, but the execution lacks that interest. Batman vs Bigby is an oddball little crossover that's turning out to be much more casual and dull than it should be.

The closest this feels to a FABLES volume and a Batman story. Too bad this is a mess.

Revelations that don't make sense. Fails as a bat story and a fables story. This doesn't bode well for the upcoming return of FABLES. The best part of this series was the artwork which matched the FABLES sensibilities perfectly with interesting paneling and some fantastic spreads.

A lot of set up and intros as this title gears up for Jason Todd, Powers, and Terry. Timeline wise, it isn't too beyond what we've seen the last few miniseries other than a few fancy buildings in the background, a high-tech suit (from the past), and Batcops! Let's see where this goes.

Lots of fun moments, though I'm turning a blind eye on this Joker thing because as it stands, it doesn't make too much sense and this is a series about Batman Beyond I don't feel we have time to explore this, nor do I think I really care. Murphy went from Point A to Point X so fast, there's not much time to develop what feels like an entirely new else-world. While grounding this new setting within the spaces of characters already established in this world makes a lot of sense; it oddly makes the new territory feel same old, same old. Old grounds being retread. At the same time, the book knows it doesn't have a lot of room so it uses a lot of shorthands and tropes of recent DC plotlines (Future State for one) to color the space around it quickly and as effective as possible. It's entertaining enough.

Underwhelming, specially compared to previous arcs, the best part of the book continues to be the one thing that made this series special: it's depiction of the Joker. It is no wonder then that the title can't let him go. The other alts of the series feel like shadows of their archetypes, it's not that they're different or written incorrectly; it's that it just isn't as interesting. With secret villains, familial villains, misunderstood villains, and mind villains Beyond the White Knight is throwing the kitchen sink to an already over-complicated story that's jumped ahead in it's timeline in messy ways.

All those words and still feels like such an empty gesture. The world is underdeveloped. I don't care about any of these characters. And the one character I kept complaining about (Joker) is sorely missed as it's clear that version of the character is the only true compelling thing Murphy did with The White Knight. Terry, Hood, Quinn, Bruce, Barbara, and Gotham are left as lifeless husks as far as elsewhere stories go. Least the art is still pleasant to look at.

Conflicted because this was such an effective, engrossing, macabre story of crime, trauma, and senseless violence. The artwork is stellar, the writing is fantastic, the tone is consistent and engaging. There are moments here that are so horrifying it's essentially a horror book. It just doesn't feel like Batman, Riddler, or Gordon. It would be perfect if it wasn't Batman and I wish this would have been reworked as a separate crime thriller or something. Just the rules of a comicbook universe don't allow this to work as well. What came before it and what comes after it, this book won't matter. So I'll take it as a stand-alone elsewhere story, and like that this is one mighty, fine thriller.

I wasn't going to read this because I couldn't bare another psych take on Batman's origins. At this point I'm getting PTSD watching his parents get shot over and over and over and over again. Chip Zdarsky finds new, interesting angels to tackle Bruce at his youth. And the art of Giandomenico is fantastic. Let's see where this road goes.

So much fun and engaging with good characterization. This Batman remix is the most interested I've been in the character in what feels like a really long time.

My favorite thing about this run so far is so Zdarsky introduces all these new personas into the Batman mythos, it honestly does a LOT to make all of this feel fresh and new. Really enjoying this.

This book continues to be so much fun and it does feel so very BATMAN, but more over, it's a BRUCE WAYNE book.

Another solid issue of this pretty great series. The heel-turn present here feels a little forced, Zdarsky continues to explore Bruce's philosophies and where they come from, how they've shaped.

What a fun issue. Zatana is different but it's an interesting take on her character and the mythos. And Wayne as a sorcerer is something that works a lot better than I thought. If anything, I just wish this in particular had a little more to breath but it's still a strong issue in an already strong series.

Some twists here I'm not sure entirely work, but the artwork and this deconstruction of Batman's origin myth still has it's strengths. We are about to head into more familiar ground.

Ah, it's all been leading to this, BATMAN'S big philosophy. (Also I couldn't help but see the two having to lip sync for their life)

It was great to have Carmine Di Giandomenico's artwork the past ten months and this was a solid take on a old tale.

Close to perfect. I hope MacKay gets to write Felicia more. What a joyful read.

LOVED THIS. THE ARTWORK. OMG THE ARTWORK. I have so much hope for this series.

Oh no, the art changed... but this is still a pretty good issue that's a blast!

Didn't read that "event", love the concept, was lost with some of the characters.

Really hope this isnt the end of Jed MacKay or C.F. Villa

A very promising start to a new series close to my heart.

The plot thickens. I love how normal Lemire writes Lucy, here. The mundanity of it all.

Jeff Lemire continues to keep the focus on human characters and motivations, no matter how crazy things get, hearts come out on top.

Deus Ex Colonel.

I know part of Black Hammer's charm is how theyre building a brand new superhero universe in a very Gaiman-Willingham-Cary sort of way, bringing a multiverse like this makes me nervous. Lots a space in this issue too. Let's see where this goes. The little story at the end is cool.

This one is a ton of fun if you read both their miniseries.

Another Weird issue gliding to the Black Hammer-Verse. Something's up and if Weird don't know, I definitely don't.

I have noticed that this REBORN series has a lot of empty space. Story is still very entertaining but I feel these issues go by super quick.

Thing's are crazy bananas! I gotta say that this artstyle is just not working for me, it feels too empty and not in a good clean-pop-up sort of way. Lemire though continues to play into the meta aspects of this title, maybe a little harder than usual, while it's big and bombastic in story, he never loses sight of the emotional cores. Reborn feels like a silver age title more than ever.

An unsurprising cliffhanger but an emotional throughline that works for most of the issue. Multi-verses are all the rage and Reborn is an excellent addition into the concept.

The art still feels so empty for me, compared to the use of space from the original series. Lot's of surprises this issue. Lemire continues to unravel these characters and reshape them throughout Black Hammer.

Feel weird rating this "ending" considering that it is not the end. I can't even really say that this series has taken advantage of the roster of characters it's spent a lot of time and energy developing the last seven years. The status quo shifts, choices are made, and the worlds are ending... just another day in SPIRAL CITY.

Inspector Insector is the best.

Had me watching Ghost World

This series is proving that the Black Hammer universe is ripe for stories.

Wild and free

One of my favorite issues of the year!

I NEED MORE

Ugh, I loved this so much. I miss Cecil Castellucci's writing.

MORE MORE MORE

A very strong start that plants the seeds of what could be a very exciting story. Also interesting criticisms of democracy in my MARVEL comic, the set up is so strong I worry they won't follow through with what they're saying ala Falcon and the Winter Soldier. My best guess is it'll be ignored and forgotten as the series gets into the BLACK PANTHER vs the Marvel U aspects. But let's see, JOHN RIDLEY stuck to his guns mostly in I AM BATMAN and AMERICAN WAY.

Secrets and lies. I like the sleeper agents, and I want them more fleshed out. But I know that'll probably not happen if the next issue's premise and cover are any indication. Storm's cool tho.

Love the design of this new villain. Let's see where this goes!

A strong entry with some great character moments and intriguing plot intros.

Really loving the art here. Reminds me of Vertigo's good old days. The story here is promising. The pop art aesthetics bodes well for a pop story like this. Even the title of the book sounds like album name. Can't say I have a full feel for the world and the rich vampire folk being hateful towards another of their kind is an interesting take on the mythos, though it does remind me of the vampire races from American Vampire. Let's see where this goes.

The POP ART style is so good. The story isn't as strong with the panel layout even being a little confusing in regards to space. Will continue to give this a shot. But it's alright.

Best issue of this series so far. The artwork is fantastic and the paneling is a ton better with the story having a better flow between flashbacks, ghosts, and present day. Characterization is also a lot better, but this artwork, this artwork is fantastic!

A strong issue with impressive visuals and one that moves the story to interesting places, this book is turning out to be quite fun.

Art is so good and tone is fantastic. The paneling continues to be a little messy and confusing but nothing a re-read didn't fix.

Best issue of this series so far, great stuff!

A new intriguing character introduced!

Oh, we're running to the finish line I see.

Decent finale, feels a little rushed, and I wish some elements from it were introduced earlier.

Quiet enjoyed the start of this. Made me realize how much I miss classic Buffy and Brielle so far is a worthy companion.

First issue where the constraints of the limited series feel, we are rushing through story like crazy.

Oh boy, I am loving this.

Fantastic arc. High stakes both physical and emotional. Plenty of action mixed in with great character moments. Built up to this climax and a cliffhanger?! Blue Beetle is is a fantastic BOOK.

A ton of fun and interesting, surprising direction to take! Though all the different skin tones on Jamie depending on the artist was distracting lol

Artwork is cool! And the premise is interesting enough, they're just not that strong to justify a series like this. At least so far... not sure I'll continue with this one, and likely get the digital volume when its out.

My first book from writer Tochi Onyebuchi and love seeing artist R. B. Silva; I gotta say I adored this first issue. The characterization is strong, the artwork is amazing, it's classic comicbook stuff with an edge. I loved the pace of the action sequences and those wonderful scenes between Falcon and Knight. The plot, while on the surface feels pretty typical, has enough unique beats sprinkled throughout to make it feel fresh. Excited to read the next issue.

Really strong issue, the art is fantastic, and the writing is fast paced and exciting. Excited to see where this goes!

Loving the art, mystery deepens, some politicking that isn't as clever or interesting as its presented at but overall entertaining.

Some weird questions with this one, like... why is Crossbones even there? Again, the art is my favorite thing about this book. I like the Wakandan red tape presented but I wish there was more. Like another reviewer said, it feels like this should be more exciting. Book started off strong, I hope it finds it's footing!

Big consequences come out of this arc but they feel so sudden. Consequences who's implications are complex, troubling, and important. But the book works in broad strokes and doesn't really attempt to dig any deeper to what it is trying to say and do. It's just a super hero comic. And it's a fine and fun one.

OMG, this one propelled forward! Action-packed superhero comic!

The paneling in this series is becoming so OPEN with a lot of empty SPACE. Story still chugging along though and we got a new castmember added. Next issue is gonna be wild (probably).

Appreciate what it's trying to do, but this very talky issue could have worked better if we actually SAW everything they were talking about. Which all sounded super interesting.

ACTION packed, but somehow, not as engaging...

R. B. Silva is SO good. Action, emotions, a satisfying climatic conclusion to this arc!

R. B. Silva's art continues to be the best thing about this series. Absolutely GORGEOUS. The plot is a bit... ho hum.

Damn, kinda sad to see this one go. Def feels there was way more gas in this tank. And NO R. B. Silva on the art? Kind of insulting... But that's the business I guess...

Yo, this was perfect. I almost cried, wtf.

In my top comics I've read the last few years. Cliff Chiang is such a talent. Incredible.

Cliff Chiang, please continue to write comics. This series is heartbreaking.

First book from Deniz Camp that I read and it was really engaging. Gotta set aside the EARTH-SHATTERING stuff that MAY or may NOT be referenced in other titles alongside... idk... the death of all mutants... It's a LOT, it's a LOT all at once and my suspension of disbelief can only go so far. But the core main characters of Cable and Bishop are a brilliant care and Camp and Maresca do their best to make these big-ass pills easy to swallow.

Solid, spooky fun with our favorite cursed feline.

OOF

Love a lot what it's doing. Wish the story had a TON more room to breath but with comics... sometimes you don't get all the space you desire. At the very least, there's a ton of interesting, engaging plot.

It's giving THE CITY WE BECAME a bit Which I love but this isn't AS good yet

More of a preview of maybe some upcoming storylines than a collection of satisfying short stories. This could have been a ton better. And a lot more fun. The artwork throughout, though, is fantastic!

Dad, dad, dad, dad, dad, dad

Simon Spurrier you amazing BLOT.

EXCELLENT

I need this series to last a long time.

There's no way this is a miniseries... this has so MUCH potential

MORE MORE MORE

So happy this series got another volume.

Ah, this one was excellent.

King just knows how to tell a story.

This is so old school VERTIGO I'm so happy this exists !

Tom King's cooking.

Jesus

This series has been so strange and so dense but a part of me has been enjoying, this issue kinda knocked it out of the park.

No more kings. There ain't no preventing a war, it's already here. The artwork continues to be my favorite thing about this. And I'm in love with John C. I miss him having a series. This epic is only just beginning.

Great stuff happens in this issue, I wish it was its own story as supposed to a flash back but we only got 12 issues so best to leave it in one.

Had to read twice because the twist completely disoriented me. Taylor has been this DC Universe entirely his own.

Halfway point and so much is happening so fast. I really like it, so much so that I wish all these moments had time to breath and be expanded upon. I wish this was a novel instead of a comic which is something I don't really wish for often. But the drama, the characters, the complicated plot developments, Dark Knights of Steel makes for a fun, interesting comic book; but it's genre and tropes may lend themselves better in a novel format. Still, so much to like!

Something's off, the art is great and the character beats are still very cool. But I'll be honest folks, I have lost the PLOT. Few more issues to go!

Not the finish one would hope for when the series began. It feels unfinished. Love the artwork as always and some versions of these characters work really well. Just hope the next arc (cuz it is coming...) is plotted more effectively.

Kelsey Ramsay's art is so good. Wondering where this will go!

This has the potential to be so much fun and interesting, I hope they can keep this energy up!

Enjoying this one quite a bit

wop wop wop

The Kevin Conroy story is a 10/10. There a couple of great little stories here too, particular loved Phillips' Batwoman-themed tell, and the dreamlike Fernandez story with Harley and Ivy. But most of them left me feeling a little underwhelmed. It's alright and it is nice to see DC utilize some characters that def deserve more screentime. Mullein, for example, with Evan Gagle in art duties, is exceptional (but maybe we can replace Tini Howard...). It's an alright collection with a few gems sprinkled throughout.

This was so much fun. Give me MORE.

If Warner, Discovery, and DC Animation don't adapt this into one of their films I am going to RIOT.

The paranoia hits hard. I can't believe how emotionally invested I am in this. It's Secret Invasion meets Body Snatchers meets The DCU. No Constantine yet, but I'm dying for him to show up...

This book is a blast.

BRUCE. IF KENT HAD BEEN A VAMPIRE HE WOULD HAVE TURNED YOU IN TWO SECONDS. SMH

Still so so so entertaining. James Tynion IV really knows how to end the world.

Oh dear, so it's kinda clear just how much of Tynion's magic is keeping the bar for the series high. Why does this one-shot feel like an elsewhere from an elsewhere. Seemingly connected to the main story yet feeling entirely DISCONNECTED. It is jarring that this is the follow up to the mid-series surprises from the main series. And there's even less rhyme or reason to what's going on in this world and the characterizations feel off yet-obvious in the least interesting ways. Kinda hope the main series ignores this when it returns.

Now that is more like it! Strong character work, huge plot developments without feeling rushed or skipped over, instead every panel carries with it a strong sense of paranoiac urgency. It's great stuff. VAMPIRE world is scary as hell, how is anyone going to get out of this one?

This series has been a treat. We are spearing forward towards the end.

We're back to another very strong issue! ARE WE AT THE END?!

Oh, there's gonna be more huh? And so the surprising blockbuster of the year comes to a close... What an insane series.

The art started off so good, the moment action starts though and it got really muddy it was difficult to tell who was who and what was what for some moments. Storywise it is alright, the back half I felt was more interesting. For the lore some interesting points are brought up but I am unsure what they're gonna plan to do from here. Don't know if I'll continue this one.

Loved this! The type of book I did not know I wanted!

Love the twists and turns Mariko is doing with the Marvel mythology, it feels new, it's my favorite type of adaptations.

I understand why these have to be sold as ONE SHOTS, and I am sure it doesnt take a quick time to make these, still, I'm enjoying the ride quite a bit. While I love the creative re-invention of characters like SILK, STORM doesn't look as promising, the shading is rubbing me the wrong way. Still, let's see what happens.

So, I love Chibi Ororo. "We aren't yokai, we are GODS". The marriage of Japanese style storytelling and the Marvel U has got me smitten. Beautiful artwork and a legend for a story, I really hope next issue isn't truly the last one. Excited to see what the HARDCOVER for this one will look like.

I love this alt-u for Marvel. It's just so much fun and dramatic. I love the artwork I love the re-imagining. It's what fans would create if MARVEL weren't under copyright. At least it's officially commissioned; DEMON DAYS is an example if the Marvel Mythos could grow outside of copyright, all that imagining. Glad it is going to continue!

The art is soooo fantastic. Peach Momoko, I never want this to end. A ton more characters and myths are introduced, as a result the issue is super expository, but the plots been set up and I'm excited to see where this goes. Again, the artwork in this is stupendous.

Love this so much, the ARTSTYLE.

The artwork continues to pull me through. Story is starting to feel a bit all over the place.

Very strong set ups, even the back up is haunting. Can't say I understand what's happening 100% but that's the thing with mysteries. Really looking forward for the rest of this series.

I really like both stories here, but I wish theyd be told in their own arcs. Split like this, it splits my focus and I can't fully appreciate both. Maybe I'm getting old, LOL. The second half story with Gordon is the better of the two, feels like old school Vertigo. The art is amazing.

I am enjoying the tone and writing on this a lot. I really love Ram V and Spurrier's styles and both their tales have their strengths. Sometimes though, I wish they got to write their own thing, in the sea of BATMAN tales I am currently reading, this just feels like "another one"

I am losing interest in this tale, lots happening but it's all falling kinda mute for me now.

Vibed with this one much better!

I love the costume design and more than this Spidey, I love his version of SILK. I WANT MORE OF THAT. The other two are also just as fun and insane. IDK where this is going and it'll likely be like a year before I read any of it. Picked this up just for Kris Anka's cover lol

LOVED THIS. This is why comics exist. I need the next issue ASAP. I HAVE TO WAIT A WHOLE MONTH WHYYYYYY

Instantly a favorite. Can't believe this will only a limited run.

GOD, how I wish these issues were longer. Charles Soule has put so much potential with this amazing premise. The dialogue and the writing are so strong I just want more, I want more characters, I want to see more of this world. While EIGHT BILLION GENIES leaves a TON to the imagination (often to weird, horrifying, hilarious results...) what we do get is still so strong and entertaining. Can't wait for next issue.

I am once again saddened that this is only a story that's 8 issues.

I'm going to miss this series when it's over.

Damn, I CRIED.

Who is the new Jack in the Green? FABLES 151 comes back as if its never left; the structure and tone fits perfectly with the last arc of the series. Now, may not be a popular opinion, but I absolutely loved the final arc of FABLES for reasons I won't get into now. My favorite element of the series, Mark Buckingham's artwork (something I love more than the writing) is just perfect here. I adore his pencils and the way he brings these characters identity. Now, for new readers, this won't be as enjoyable, I think. There's so much being picked up exactly from issue 150 and before that one could easily get lost. But those are the woods for yeah, aren't they? If you're not careful, you're bound to lose your way. Let's hope Willingham has a bountiful tale for the next 12 issues.

Mark Buckingham's artwork, how I missed it so. And Willingham is leaning into the best things he did for Fables. The voice he gives his characters and the larger-than-life plays that take hundreds if not thousands of years to unfold. A frightening, wondrous world continues to unfold.

Mark Buckingham makes this series. As four young cubs go through adventures, we see old and new faces alike face all too new fates. Fables is bringing the humor, adventure, magic, and horror in a revival that fits right next the best of the series that came before it.

This issue is going to read so much better in a trade, but boy oh boy if I'm not loving the webs its spinning.

Suspiciously more overt than Fables tends to be, with the arc reaching a more traditional "lessons" theme this issue. But where is it all leading to?

Willingham couldn't help himself, Fables 156 is a weird turn for what so far has been a really, solid series. The heavy-handed reactionary writing feels way too overt and in your face it's distracting. Buckingham's art continues to be amazing, wonder where the hell this is going as the tale remains to be unpredictable, and that's still a good thing.

Now to wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.

Surprised this was released after the drama that's unfolded online. But public domain does include DC afterall. Things ramp up like crazy and Fables gears for a showdown. L O L at Cinderella.

OOF

Wish Ryan Jampole drew the whole thing.

LOL I really enjoyed this

I don't get the haters. This series is so much fun, and I'm going to miss it ;___;

VERY intriguing.

Simon S being Simon! Existentialism, religion, faith, fundamentals. Unsure where it's all going but this is more WAY OF X / CODA than it is HELLBLAZER / DAMN THEM ALL. Art is fantastic.

Interesting stuff, if a little meandering ..

A seemingly stand-alone, back to basics, type of crossover event that matches the tone and aesthetic of its characters with a strong central core. I may pick up the rest of this as well for the spooky elements and the artwork!

The artwork is fun and the premise is thankfully played straight which adds to the book's charm. GOOD BOY is a story that can really only be born in the comics medium! Will definitely check out Issue 2.

Bang for your buck with a robust story and premise. There's a plot here that makes a comicbook trope into something quite literal and tbh I'm amazed it hasn't been done before. BUT... let's see if they stick the landing. So far, this arrow's been shot out FAR.

Loving this book!

This book is FANTASTIC

need more!

Off to a strong start. While the story and execution (lol) are pretty standard for these sort of tales, GRIM has enough spunk, energy, and identity to keep me interested. With a group of characters and world and lore brimming with potential, Stephanie Phillips and Flaviano have what they need to make an interesting new series.

Mysteries deepen and a few villains introduced ??? F GRIM is a fun comic so far but it suffers from what a lot of indie books of it's type end up lacking, and that's clunky world building and wasted exposition. It's reminding me a lot of another indie grim reaper story: DEATH VIGIL by Stjepan Sejic, but there the characters were memorable, the story super engaging, and the art unmatched. Grim just has a lot to live up to if it wants to stand out.

The book still struggles with exposition. Characterization is strong though and the artwork is fantastic. Lot's of interesting developments happening, just wish they were executed in a way that was more engaging.

My first foray into this creator's world and I had a great time. The emotional beat of this issue got to me and I'm excited to see where it goes next!

This was just lovely. The art with color is the best!!

This book is becoming a favorite.

DIO!!!!!!!!!!

Fun, action-packed, all the characters collide and plot basts forward. Grrl Scounts continues to be a punk-themed sci-fi adventure that's here to have fun, laugh, and occasionally make you feel stuff. It's great!

A cathartic end to a wild series!

Fun beats, action packed start to this thing.

Kinda over this event and how its getting in the way of the Guardians.

The character work continues to move me. It's the action-packed nonsense plot that lost me.

I'm intrigued.

Fantastic, creepy, and effective. Hairball is gonna be a top series this year.

I wanna see a horror movie made from this so BADLY. Fantastic series.

GO, KEVIN!

Loved this!

KEVIN, NO! I loved this issue, and it makes total sense for these characters. I just hope we really do get to see Ivy go on a path like this. But that's the thing with UNIVERSES, we many never get to. But for this arc, this version, this title, it's honestly the emotionally strong thing to do.

KEVIIIIIIN, NO!!!!!! 11 issues in and Harley's really come a long way. This book has quite grown on me.

I'm just glad Kevin's OK, ya'll! Really glad the Fear crap is over, the direction we are heading in looks mighty fun.

Clunky way to get Harley into the next phase, unfortunately my least favorite issue so far, specially after following the previous arc which was pretty great. Hope the next issue makes all this worth it, really hope its not just her doing shenanigans with crazy prison villains for 22 pages.

This is the first issue of this series that is firing off all cylinders. Artwork, I love. Kevin & Batwoman storyarc, just pure love. Harley's characterization and arc are paying off here wonderfully. Stephanie Phillips and Riley Rossmo have found their footing, and while they've always been strong, this arc is reaching their potential in colorful strides! Can't wait for next issue!

CALLED IT! (Not that it was hard) I dig the art, I dig the writing. There's still so much more room to grow but Harley Quinn is a SNAZZY of a series and Batwoman is like in my top 5 characters so it is always nice to see her. Now I really want a fried quesadilla.

KEVIN NO!! Loved these developments, the series has been leading to this and I must say, it is quite satisfying. Let's hope they can stick the landing.

A decent conclusion to an arc that started very strong. Harley Quinn's journey feels to have moved, it just took 17 issues to get here. I love that Phillips uses the comicbook page to its fullest filling it up with gags and writing, however, sometimes, it's so wordy without saying much or adding to the action. If it were me, this would be the series finale and have the book rebooted with a different creative team. 17 issues is long enough to find one's footing.

Reminds me when me and the bf went for a fancy dinner.

FARTS

This one made me laugh, and it's the issue that closest resembles the show. Sad to see its almost over when it just hit the right energy.

Can't wait for Season 3 !!!!

A unique and compelling take on a character trope that I never I'd see portrayed this way. Kinda incredible so far if only the story is moving a little too fast. The concept is leading the story here, not the characters or even what's actually happening on the page. This has the potential to be really fleshed out.

OMG

Twisted in ways I didn't think possible, Hopeless is really capturing an intense emotion here that makes me excited for the upcoming conclusion.

Twisted and demented.

This was a lot of fun! Did not expect to enjoy this as much as I did and now I need to know what happens to these two.

My favorite issue of Hellions and the Gala and this entire X-MEN line of comics. Fun, absurd, with awesome character moments.

Zeb Wells made the best title of the X-Men by being consistent, character focused, and keeping his eye on the theme. This issue tore me apart in ways I never imagined it would.

"Mutant scum!" Hellions delivers in what a lot of comics that label themselves "gritty" and "dark" wish they could do. Genuinely shocking, funny, memorable, and thematic.

I am so sad to see the best X-MEN title go, seriously, this run was amazing. The moment for Nanny being one of the MOST satisfying things I've read this year. Zeb Wells knows how to use the KRAOKAN storyline set up in a way that I feel is very honest and thematically resonate, tapping into character individuality vs collectivism in a way that hits close to home. By having us empathize and connect with a group of likeable psychos who may or may not deserve a second chance, Hellions truly balances the dark tone, comedic aspects, and moral grey area better than most books. I'm going to miss this title and I hope wherever they are, Nanny and Peter find a way to get out and bring some hell.

Excellent, what a gift of a series.

Fantastic

Dan and Caspar have really created a Kaiju battle made purely out of haunted houses, traumatized ghosts, and punk music.

Artwork is crazy good as always. Dan Watters is letting his imagination go crazy and somehow it all still sort of fits together. Home Sick Pilots continues to be a series you feel as opposed to strictly follow through it's words.

Caspar Wijngaard is a legend, lot's of answers come through in simple but effective ways. I'm going to miss Home Sick Pilots.

I am really going to miss this series and it's energy. Really hope we get to see an animation for it at some point, I feel it would look amazing.

Greg Smallwood really nails it. And how does King come up with these scenarios. Tick tock. We've got quite the mystery in our hands.

This was amazing.

It's like Brubaker meets The Incredibles.

Did not find this one to be as strong as some of the previous ones, but hell it was still so good. Mystery thickens, so many theories, the art continues to be soooooo gorgeous. Who would have thought that a HUMAN TARGET book would have been one of the best ones on the stands.

It's just so good, the artwork, the pace, the reveals. I never thought I'd care about these characters in this way, it is fantastic.

Can't believe it's going on hiatus for so long. This issue has me itching for more! It's also the most I've ever been invested in a JLI story, these versions of these characters I am really, really enjoying and it is likely that this is where they're only ever going to exist. I'm totally fine with that, the ride's been great.

Fire and Ice.

A bit meandering compared to the rest of the series so far. It's got the charm and fantastic artwork expected and King gets to mess about with another JLI character, crazy.

The colors of this series I am going to miss. I love ICE! And clever use of the caped crusader. Makes this world feel really alive and moving.

Oh boy, two more issues after this!

The DRAMA. Also this cover has to be my favorite, it is GORGEOUS.

What can happen when you aren't tied to the constraints of continuity. Fantastic!

There's a lot of potential here.

This series is so much fun, things are starting to get even MORE creepy.

Another fantastic issue. The art on this series I've come to really love! And the stakes are getting higher and wilder. Just what the hell is going on in this ranch?

Great ideas, wish the build up was better but we're in it now and i hope this next arc finds solid ground next issue.

Gotta admit, I didn't know what to think of last month's twist. But this issue was SO MUCH FUN, I CANT WAIT FOR NEXT WEEK.

Never expected to love this book as much as I have. It is one I look forward to monthly. It tickles my queer-horror-loving-self in all the best ways.

What a fun book. I'm gonna miss it.

A very strong, and successful relaunch for Thor. Al Ewing is aiming for skies with this one.

Epic

An solid, fantastic first arc comes to a close with a series worthy of it's title.

Loving this quite a bit

Kieron Gillen knows his stuff, this series shows so much promise. ALL OF IT WAS SO ENTERTAINING. The story moves forward in intense ways that both upend the previous era but completely respects. Gillen knows how to play with myth and THE IMMORTAL X-MEN could be the WIC DIV of the X-MEN. Can't wait to see what comes next.

This has been one of the more fun, more engaging, and dramatic issues of X-MEN in general in a long while. The action is used to bring forward and characterize several of our X-Men cast. All balanced in 1 issue, this series is going to be stellar. What's my favorite moment? I can't even express. The bar cannot be anywhere but high.

Gillen makes Destiny a writer. This era of X-MEN is turning out to be everything I hoped after House/Powers of X, after two years of ho-hum series; this was worth the wait.

Loved this. Emma Frost has been a huge side character in all of these books, it is so due time for us to get into her head. The ramifications and drama of recent revelations fuel the plot forward and the incoming conflict ahead. At the moment, I am completely rooting for the mutants. Long may they reign.

While all that is happening on Mars, Exodus faces his demons, past, and dragons over at Kroaka. The quiet council takes active action in an exciting yet retrospective issue.

JUDGEMENT DAY in full swing here, I have never felt I've KNOWN Sebastian Shaw, but after this issue, I'm curious to what his character is going to plot next. I hope Gillen writes this book for a while.

Fab issue.

This was so entertaining lol

Poetic, powerful, emotional, this one's going into the best of comics list.

Thrilling from beginning to end.

OK, Gillen. This was the most WICKED and the DIVINE issue of the X MEN ever.

Big ideas presented page by page, wish this would have come sooner or at a better pace.

Fantastic artwork here as always. And there are some cool characters moments too. Just wish that it did not feel like the major players here were put on hold for two years for this to happen. It all feels inconsequential and too quickly paced. This issue alone could have been an entire arc in one series. Hickman wrote "heavy is the head. now wear your crown" I supposed this is him putting it down.

FANTASTIC STUFF

This issue was so much fun, art was great, some FANTASTIC moments across the board with all the characters. Gerry Duggan knocked this out of the park, I hope the rest of the series continues with this energy.

Thankfully, this is basically the next arc in Jed MacKay's BLACK CAT series. Sooooo grateful we are getting more stories and if this is what it takes to get more of MacKay's Black Cat, so be it, this series rocks.

Jed MacKay you sure know how to have fun with this world and character. So grateful to have more of it!

Things are getting BIG! I am living for this drama!

The variant cover with the cat is so cute.

Ridiculous fun. You know imma be buying and reading Black Cat & Mary Jane, there's no way I'm missing out on that!

SO I DIDN'T KNOW WHO SWORDMASTER WAS CUZ I DIDN'T READ THAT SERIES. I was very lost feeling I missed an issue or something while reading this and a quick search showed me why. Hindsight is 20/20 so I feel having this character debut more cleanly as The Iron Fist would have been better. The issue wants to respect this character's past but it doesn't do a great job of introducing him. I loved the artwork and I loved the banter between Danny and Lin. I'm very curious to know more so I'll stick around for the miniseries hoping it gets better once it finds its footing and maybe get a legit ongoing if it sells well enough later in the year. There's some great stuff in here!

Lot of cool drama going on, though the art can get a little muddy. I can't really say that I'm following what's happening 100% other than it sounds cool "my family's master sword!". The series is brimming with potential and I hope it finds it's footing soon, though if all we get are these five issues, that's a lot for two issues to fix. I wish the current cast had more development and by the end, I see we're throwing more characters into the kitchen sink.

Good action, fun character moments, this is an issue that never slows down!

A fun issue where a plot point is spoiled by the damn cover. Can't say I'm fully engaged with what's happening here but I adore the artwork.

I loved this to bits. Super excited for the rest of the series but I love the dialogue, I love how easy it flowed, and the art by Salcedo is fantastic. More, please.

The writing's just as strong as the first issue (which I loved). It's clear, though, that IOTW is more metaphor than literal plot with Issue 2 jumping to some crazy events that use more tropes than plot-driven material. Still, the artwork is great and the central characters are fantastic. Part of me wishes this was a simple ol HS drama though, not everything needs to be the end of the world.

I love everything that's happening, but it's happening way TOO fast. These last three issues could have easily been 6. With this quick pacing, it's hard to really grasp onto the setting, concepts, characters, and emotional beats. It ends up feeling a bit like a treatment for some TV Show not in production.

A ton of fun, but this was a story that clearly needed more than four issues. It feels like a treatment for a much longer series.

Off to a very strong start!

Love what's happening! No idea where it's going, I hope it pays off! Alt timelines being explored ala Moira... but to what end? Hope it's not just because it's cool...

What's the phrase... We are so back

Incredible. Devoured every single panel.

LOVING THIS BOOK

Incredible as always. Cathartic in the darkest ways.

Interesting start, with a good tone. Not sure I understand the premise but Im sure its just what the rest of the series will be for. Let's see where it goes.

Fun start, I love the artwork.

I enjoyed this start quite a bit, almost wish it was its own epic miniseries in the style of DC vs Vampires, not sure how the rest will go but I will proceed with caution!

We lost steam

MESS

Kind of predictable, but still effective. These cliffhangers are gonna be a problem.

This event lost steam fast.

OMG, this isn't good. Boring, derivative, uninteresting, obvious. Not even those reading the main title may enjoy this so who's it for?

Enjoyed this a lot as a Poison Ivy fan, the art was CREEPING me out for sure. As part of Knight Terrors it is inconsequential.

Still better than some of the others but ultimately kinda just there.

OK, so many of these are so similar.

Waid embraces classic dream logic to send Mary down a road to her worse nightmares. Hints at a tie to the main Knight Terror plot-line, but... it probably doesn't mean anything.

Similar to a few of these tie-ins, inconsequential to Knight Terrors. Fans of the flash series will get a hoot out of this one.

The first tale is fantastic! I WANT MORE OF THAT PLEASE. Give Josie Campbell and Juan E. Ferreyra a Justice League Dark book please. The second tale was boring so the rating is really for the first.

There were things I enjoyed, but Im glad this event is over because at this point, it got super repetitive.

Be it as she might try, Tini Howard just isn't very good with these sort of grandiose stories of myths and legends. Knights of X starts well but there are more moments in this issue that feel that they should carry more of a punch but instead feel too casual and as a result dull. The art is fine but there's not enough unique character work or story here to set this apart. I can see why this has become a 5 issue miniseries. This quest just doesn't feel as important as it should.

All of this is happening but it's not as clean or engaging as I know it could be.

An interesting setting with a main character with a strong voice, the writing here is great and i feel like its a well paced issue that's worth the price tag. It's nothing fancy in terms of execution but it's solid and confident. No idea where this is gonna go but I'm game.

I have come to really fall in love with Si Spurrier's work. WAY OF X and elements from X-MEN RED and the series from long ago LEGACY: LEGION would be needed to get everything this issue has to offer. I would argue that Spurrier's work in SANDMAN'S THE DREAMING and his recent run on HELLBLAZER may even help boost it more as I see many themes and ideas that were explored in those titles run heavy in LEGION OF X. There's a lot of fantastic ideas coming through in this issue as two different cultures collide to explore themes on religion, justice, community, culture, and history all through the lens of MUTANTS and X-MEN. Ambitious? Absolutely. Loved this issue and am super excited to see where this series is going to go.

Si Spurrier and Jan Bazaldua firing off all cylinders. What an exciting time to read these X-Books. X-MEN RED IMMORTAL X-MEN LEGION OF X All in league to be the best X-Books we've gotten since House/Powers of X. I love it.

God, I love Si Spurrier. And with Jugger now having them call him CAIN and a fantasy/dream/ethereal plane. The Beach has become essentially the mutant equivalent of the dream verse for the MCU. Legion makes quite the Sandman. LEGION OF X is a doozy of a title that's oozing with color, character, emotion, and psychedelic fever.

Spurrier continues his exploration of faith in Kraoka, and leads to some surprising conclusions. One this is certain, he writes one hell of a Kurt!

Love the artwork so much. One arc ends, an event is about to plow through, and another arc reveals itself. Hope the next arc can be a little more focused but this was really fun.

Rafael Pimentel joins to the creative team for one of the better AXE tie-ins. Spurrier takes the opportunity to define how David has changed, how he feels, and what may come after. It's a fantastic read specially if youve been following the duo throughout the years now.

Si Spurrier's mind is just crazy, where is all this coming from and I just I sure as hell don't know where it'll end up. So many threads, so many arcs, Legion of X is a bang for it's buck. Also Netho Diaz's artwork and how wordy Spurriet's scripts are make this book feel right out of the 90s. It's very FUN.

Si Spurrier is one of my faves because he is filled with so MANY IDEAS and interesting PHILOSOPHIES that his work is a joy to read, unpack, and experience. Legion of X #8 is perhaps maybe overstuffed with these ideas. I love what I'm reading but in this issue in particular it becomes messy, hard to follow, and overly complex. I hope he is able to reign it in to give his characters a chance to breath. The cast here is HUGE and they all get such great moments to shine but they get also lost in the shuffle of monsters, spells, gods, and genes.

Holy crappers everything's collapsing at once!

Lots of great stuff here. Little room to breath, its clear Spurrier was against the clock with all the events and everything and his story wasnt allowed the room to breath. I love comics, but sometimes the industry gets in the way in really unsatisfying ways.

Jeff Lemire has gotten so casual in characterization, but it's really good. The book is brimming with so much potential and Dustin Nguyen's work, while not my fave of his, is still really strong. Strong start to Little Monsters.

This one's delicious, I just know this is going to hurt down the line.

Atmosphere is top notch. Here's a vampire tale I have no idea where is going. Jeff Lemire is tapping into some dark stuff and presenting to us with sincere, childlike wonder.

Artwork is fantastic and world building and character work is great as is standard for Lemire. The paneling is very simple with large blocks of space taking up the page, Little Monster is a very quick read as a result, it's a style Lemire continues to do in works like Black Hammer Reborn and Mazebook. If it wasnt as good as it is, it be quite the empty experience.

It's great but so short, the panels are so wide and i feel two issues could be 1. Get your coin Jeff and Nguyen, the story is still good.

A much more robust issue than normal, this one took a while to read because there was a lot more happening and the paneling was much tighter. Splendid!

More words on the page again! Fantastic! More backgrounds, some action, the series is propelling forward!