Aun Haider Comic Reviews

Absolute Batman #1 is a bold, unapologetic vision that makes it stand out. It doesn't just tweak the formula; it demolishes and rebuilds something new. Snyder's writing is a masterclass in balancing intense action with moments of genuine character development. Dragotta's art is a perfect match dynamic, gritty, and overflowing with detail.

Absolute Batman #2 takes time, but it's building something interesting. We dive deeper into Gotham's mess, and the conflicts brewing are seriously intriguing. Yeah, some lines might make you go, "Huh?" and a few scenes could've been tighter, but honestly, if you're a Batman fan looking for a fresh take, this is worth your time.

Absolute Batman #3 presents a high-stakes dilemma for Bruce Wayne, forcing him to consider compromising his principles to save Gotham from Black Mask's dystopian "Ark" project. The issue delivers an action-packed, morally complex narrative with a compelling emotional core, despite some moments that push the boundaries of believability.

Absolute Batman #4 offers a compelling, flashback-heavy exploration of Bruce Wayne's formative years, providing a deeper understanding of his evolution into Batman, albeit at the cost of pausing the main narrative's momentum. While the issue excels in character development and emotional depth, particularly in its portrayal of the Wayne family, the shift in pacing and artistic style may not satisfy readers seeking a continuation of the high-octane action.

Absolute Batman #5 delivers a visceral and emotionally charged experience, showcasing Batman's brutal struggle against Black Mask as Gotham descends into chaos. The issue's influential art and high-stakes narrative amplify the tension, making Batman's moral dilemmas and physical defeats truly resonate.

Absolute Batman #6 is a pulse-pounding conclusion to the first arc, blending action, humor, and heart in the way only Snyder can. It doesn't reinvent the wheel, but it delivers a Batman story that's big, bold, and brimming with potential for what comes next.

Absolute Batman #7 trades high-octane action for icy horror and noir-flavored mystery. It's a shift in tone, but it works. The art sings, the atmosphere creeps under your skin, and Snyder gives us just enough to want more. Mr. Freeze's debut is brief but chilling. Consider us frozen in anticipation.

Absolute Batman #8 doesn't just raise the bar, it throws it through a frozen wall. This issue reminds us that Batman isn't just a hero; he's a guy on the edge of self-destruction, clinging to purpose. Freeze is horrifying, the art is next-level, and the emotional weight hits you square in the chest.

Batman throws hands, Bane throws philosophy, and whole buildings. If this is the shape of things to come, Absolute Batman might end up being one of the most iconic Batman runs of the decade.

Absolute Batman #11 takes Bane from terrifying brute to tragic revolutionary, giving him a place in the Absolute Universe as Bruce Wayne's perfect dark reflection. Snyder's script hits hard, Mann's art goes harder, and the result is a comic that shocks, excites, and horrifies in equal measure. If you're keeping score, Batman may have survived, but Bane stole the show.

Absolute Batman #12 is the darkest chapter yet, a brutal reshaping of Bruce's rogues into something far more personal and tragic. It's not an easy read, but it's one of the most effective. Snyder and Dragotta are working in perfect sync, delivering a story that redefines what this series can be.

Absolute Batman #13 might not be the cleanest issue in terms of structure, but it's one of the most emotionally charged and visually stunning of the series. It gives Bruce a reason to keep fighting, even as it hints that the worst is still ahead. The love, the venom, the madness, it's all brewing for one explosive finale.

Absolute Batman #14 hits like a finale and a fresh start at the same time. It's fierce, strange, emotional, and loaded with promise for what's next. The "Abomination storyline lands exactly where it needed to. Snyder and Dragotta swing for the fences and connect.

Absolute Flash #1 is a thrilling, fresh take on Wally West that ditches the familiar for something more unpredictable and intense. It's bold, it's fast, and it's got just enough mystery to keep you hooked for the long haul. If the rest of the Absolute Universe books are about heroes in over their heads, Wally West might just be the one drowning the fastest. And I can't wait to see how he fights his way out.

Absolute Flash #2 is a raw, visually electric ride through trauma, time, and terror. Wally West is a messand that's exactly what makes this issue so good. If this is where Lemire and Robles are just getting started, I'm strapped in.

Amazing Spider-Man #1 doesn't reinvent the web, but it spins a tight, entertaining story with heart, humor, and enough weirdness to keep things interesting. A great jumping-on point and a promising start to Joe Kelly's run.

Amazing Spider-Man #2 is a dizzying, high-energy second chapter that strikes the right balance between superhero bombast and Peter Parker's troubled personal life. It's messy, it's heartfelt, and it's a lot of fun.

Amazing Spider-Man #3 is a chaotic mess in the best and worst ways. It's visually breathtaking, emotionally ambitious, and occasionally thrilling, but it also veers into off-putting weirdness and suffers from messy plotting. The ideas are strong, but the execution stumbles. If Kelly can pull these threads together soon, this arc could still deliver. But for now, it's more frustrating than satisfying.

A surreal brawl inside Peter Parker's psyche, Amazing Spider-Man #4 is bold, messy, and emotionally raw. The art slaps, the writing hits hard, and the story pulls you under like a fever dream you can't shake off.

Amazing Spider-Man #5 wraps a good-not-great end to a fun-but-flawed arc of Joe Kelly's run with energy and heart, but not much logic. The action is bombastic, the art is some of the best in Marvel right now, and Peter Parker feels like Peter Parker, guilt-ridden, heroic, and endlessly resilient. But the story resolution fumbles.

With the main mystery component set up and the promise of more fun character dynamics to come, Jed MacKay, Mahmud Asrar, and Matthew Wilson set the stage for an exciting second issue and build on the momentum from the start of the event.

Daredevil: Cold Day in Hell #3 is a brutal, blood-soaked farewell to Matt Murdock, but also a love letter to what makes Daredevil endure the relentless fight to do what's right, even when the world stops watching. Soule, McNiven, and White have crafted a finale that feels both intimate and epic, flawed but unforgettable. If this truly is Daredevil's last stand, it's a hell of a way to go out.

In the end, KnightFight #1 is about what happens when Batman finally faces the consequences of raising heroes who have outgrown him. The issue respects the mythology while daring to twist it. It's reflective without being preachy, action-packed without losing its soul. Whether you are a lifelong Bat-fan or just in it for the spectacle, this premiere makes one thing clear: legacy can be as heavy as the cape itself.

This isn't a comic for the impatient. But if you're in the mood for something thoughtful, bold, and beautifully somber, Death of the Silver Surfer #1 delivers. It's a tone poem wrapped in a space opera, and it feels like the beginning of something truly special. If this is Norrin Radd's last story It's off to a poetic start.

Exquisite Corpses #1 delivers exactly what its title promises: it's bloody, brutal, and beautiful. It introduces a twisted new mythology, a loaded cast, and a setting ready to explode. This is prestige horror with comic book flair, and it absolutely rules. I'm already rooting for some of these killers (and kinda terrified by others), and I can't wait to see how Oak Valley burns.

Exquisite Corpses #2 doubles down on its chilling premise with more strategy, more creeping tension, and more room for the twisted puzzle to take shape. The kills might be fewer this time around, but the psychological horror is ramped up. This issue makes one thing clear: this isn't just a gorefest. It's a bloody chessboard, and the pawns don't even know they're being played.

General Washington and the Liberty Tree #1 nails its biggest challenge: taking a legacy hero with decades of fictional history and making his absence feel heavy. It sets up two flawed men, upholding the duality of a country that's at odds with itself. That's brave storytelling, and honestly, it's exciting to watch a superhero property lean into discomfort rather than run from it.

Godzilla vs. Hulk #1 might not deliver the straightforward monster-on-monster fight you're expecting, it offers arguably even more fun: a surprise team-up, Godzilla getting a gamma power-up, and some seriously satisfying kaiju carnage.

Immortal Legend Batman #1 is an ambitious, weird, and visually striking Elseworlds debut. It mashes up Batman with sci-fi, anime, and Tokusatsu energy in a way we haven't really seen before. Sure, the lore can be clunky and Batman himself isn't the easiest to like here, but there's enough mystery and spectacle to keep readers hooked for issue #2. If you're into toku, space operas, or just want to see Batman in a totally new light, this is worth a look, even if it stumbles along the way.

Immortal Legend Batman #2 proves this series has teeth. It's messy in places, but when it hits, it hits hard, especially in its reinvention of Bane and its bold sci-fi lens on Batman's world. If you like your Dark Knight cosmic, monstrous, and a little reckless, this issue delivers.

Immortal Legends Batman #3 feels like the series is finally hitting its stride. It sharpens the mix of interactivity, mystery, and sci-fi flair into something that feels genuinely new for the Dark Knight.

Immortal Legends Batman #4 is a sharp, confident chapter that mixes psychological tension with wild cosmic adventure. The good is easy to spotthe emotional beats land. The creature and world designs are inventive. Batman's internal struggle feels honest instead of melodramatic.

Battle Beast #1 delivers exactly what it promises: a violent, visually stunning return to the Invincible Universe with one of its most iconic side characters. It's loud, angry, and soaked in alien blood, and it's a blast. If you're an Invincible fan, or just into watching space lions beat the crap out of cosmic titans, this is your jam.

Battle Beast #2 is a brutal, hilarious, and visually stunning ride through one of the most satisfying fight arcs in the Invincible universe. It doubles down on what made the first issue great and throws in enough new material to keep things moving. If you like your space operas drenched in gore and carried by one of the most ferocious anti-heroes in comics, this one's a no-brainer.

Battle Beast #4 might not scratch the itch for readers craving nonstop bloodshed, but it does something arguably more important: it proves this series has legs beyond endless brawls.

Battle Beast #4 might not scratch the itch for readers craving nonstop bloodshed, but it does something arguably more important: it proves this series has legs beyond endless brawls.

Kaiju King Shark, a glider-powered Squad, and Skull Island drama Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong 2 #1 is a wild, uneven ride that promises even bigger battles ahead.

If you're picking up Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong 2 for high art, you're doing it wrong. This is monster mayhem with superhero spice. It's big, loud, messy, and worth it just to see Kong slap Killer Croc into next Tuesday.

Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong 2 #3 promises a monster mash-up but settles for a DC-centric chess game. Superman and Lex Luthor carry the issue with their banter and problem-solving antics in Hollow Earth, while Wonder Woman and Supergirl bring some much-needed action against the Suicide Squad. However, the lack of Monsterverse presence and pacing hiccups keep it from hitting its full potential.

Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong 2 #4 delivers the blockbuster fight that's been simmering since the start of this crossover. With stunning art, a clever twist on the Superman vs. Godzilla matchup, and just enough setup for what's next, it's a crowd-pleaser that doesn't pretend to be anything else.

Masterminds #1 is a promising start, mixing sharp writing, expressive art, and a strong sense of direction. It's not a loud, explosive debut, but it's something more precise and intentional, which feels fitting for a series about brains over brawn. If the next issues build on this foundation, we could be looking at one of the smarter, more engaging new comics on the shelves.

Nova: Centurion #1 hits the ground running. The pacing is tight, the mission setup is clear, and the new direction gives Richard room to grow.

Radioactive Spider-Man #1 works because it refuses to play it safe. It's brutal, tragic, and deeply human. Kelly and Walker take Spider-Man, a character defined by hope, and strip away everything that keeps him bright, leaving a radioactive shell still fighting for what's right.

Savager #1 drags you headfirst into a nightmare built from humanity's arrogance, leaving you craving the next bloody chapter. If you want your end-of-the-world stories smeared in ichor and tentacles, this one's a feast.

Hero For All #1 is a jam-packed, visually striking Superman epic that largely honors his legacy with huge moments for him and the Justice League. While a little clunky in parts, it's undeniably big on heart and reminds us why Superman remains a hero for all.

Superman's never been more himself and yet never faced a challenge quite like this. With one kryptonite down and three to go, the ride's just getting started.

Between a kaiju-sized Superman, Lex's Red Kryptonite sabotage, Batman's frantic tinkering, and a spreadsheet-obsessed civilian stealing scenes, there's enough charm here to keep readers hooked.

The Mortal Thor #1 reimagines Marvel's thunder god as a mortal trying to survive New York City, with no memories of Asgard or godhood to guide him. It's risky, strange, and surprisingly moving. The comic trades myth for grit, and in doing so, gives Thor's story a fresh spark.

The Bear and The Butterfly #1 is a snowy, bloody beginning that feels perfectly Witcher without drowning in exposition. It's a strong start for fans hungry for more monster-hunting mayhem. Bring on the bear fights.

Transformers #25 is a visual powerhouse with a confident new voice steering the wheel. It balances heart, humor, and spectacle while teasing a much larger world waiting to unfold. The Autobots might not know who to trust, but as readers, we can trust this creative team to take us somewhere worth going.

Ultimate Wolverine #1 is a strong start, even if it's treading familiar ground. It delivers the brutal, tragic, and unrelenting version of Logan we love while teasing an eventual breaking point that could make for an even better story. If it can better balance Logan's feral nature and humanity, this could be one of the best Wolverine runs in years.

While paced with a measured hand, Ultimate Wolverine #2 grips you with its raw brutality and compelling intrigue. The creative team's work shines, delivering visceral action and deeply unsettling character exploration. Logan's silence is a scream in itself.

Ultimate Wolverine #3 strikes a near-perfect balance of character, violence, and mood, adding real substance to the reboot and showing that even Wolverine can still keep you guessing. Don't expect a friendly welcome back, thoughthis road is covered in blood and snow.

Ultimate Wolverine #4 pits Logan against himself, using a confrontation with a bear as a vehicle for introspection. This issue feels more like an art film than an action flick, but the approach is ultimately effective.

Ultimate Wolverine #5 gives us one of the most memorable Sabretooth portrayals in recent memory, a nasty good fight, and a sobering look at Logan's fractured psyche. The writing is tight, the flashbacks are meaningful, and the art (for the most part) lands every punch. But the bigger story is still dragging its feet, and we're starting to notice.

Ultimate Wolverine #8 nails what it sets out to do. It's a heavy-hitting, character-driven chapter where the action isn't just there to look cool (though it absolutely does), it's there to reflect where Logan's at mentally. Archangel's debut is pure nightmare fuel, and Cappuccio's art ensures you feel every bit of it. The only downside? The rest of the team gets pushed into the background emotionally. But given how much this issue advances Logan's arc, it's a fair trade-off.

Venom #250 succeeds as both a celebration and a springboard. It's an issue that knows Venom's legacy isn't just about one host or one kind of story, it's about the collision of the personal and the cosmic, the grotesque and the human. If you have been curious about Mary Jane's run as Venom, this is a perfect entry point. If you are a long-time fan, the ending alone is worth the price of admission.