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Holy peak, Batman. Let me get this out of the way really quickly. Harren and McClaren both did really good jobs here and I liked what they gave us here. That said, Johnson knocked it out of the park with the main story. That story, on its own, gets a 10/10 for me. Warren and McClaren's stories were just gravy. Batman hitting a One Winged Angel was just insane and I loved it so much. The story as a whole, was fantastic, with us seeing a little more of Bruce's origins as Batman. The art, of course, simply rocked throughout. Johnson is, truly, masterful.

Yes yes yes. That's what I'm talking about, man. This book is so good. The second larger arc of this book ends with another home run from Thompson and Sherman. I continue to, truly, adore Diana's characterization. Loved that she let Clea go free in order to find out whether or not she's the way she is because of being trapped in the maze, or if it's just who she really is as a person. Also, I think this is the first time Atlantis and/or Atlanteans have been mentioned in the Absolute Universe? Perhaps an Arthur Curry appearance is in the cards?

Yeah. Great stuff once again in my favorite issue thus far. Sherman continues to put out career-defining work, while Thompson presents a beautifully-crafted story and script. I'm so glad this has delivered, and then some, after being my favorite of the initial three Absolute books that were announced.

Wow, this was absolutely fantastic. This really blew me away by the end. Incredibly and scarily relevant to our current world, specifically in regards to immigration in the United States. I'm almost speechless. Camp & Zawadski really put out something special here with my favorite issue of the series so far. This was just so profound and expertly-crafted.

Man, this is a great book. I feel like I can't praise Camp enough these days. He's genuinely one of my favorite writers in the game right now, if not my absolute favorite. Here, along with the amazingly talented Zawadzki, he depicts the way life seems to pass us by incredibly swiftly. It can be hard to, truly, feel present in your life with everything that goes on simultaneously, and this reflects that really well. Just another outstanding issue for this series.

I don't even know what to say about this. Genuinely, one of the most heartbreaking single issues I've ever read. I think it's my favorite issue of the series so far. At the time of this writing, only three single issues have ever made me cry, and this was the third. Camp & Zawadzki continue to both be just fantastic at what they do. Just absolute experts. I don't know what more I can say. What a ride this was.

This run has just been absolutely stellar. One highlight from the first half of the book is Arthur defending Bruce by letting the Atlantean guard know just how many times Bruce has saved the planet. Moving on, the bulk of this book was Batman facing Failsafe after #128's amazing setup. Gladly, this did not disappoint. Along with great inner-narration from Zdarsky, he also writes a fantastic fight between Bruce and Failsafe that ends with the former seemingly stranded in space. I can understand why some people might think this is a little absurd, but I personally enjoy it and believe we've seen crazier things happen. As for the backup, it continues to be even better than the Catwoman one (which was entertaining in its own right). Romero's art is a great blend of a classic feel with suspense and tension that create almost a psychological thriller. All in all, the main story and the backup story come together to make this a, simply, outstanding book.

What a way to start off this miniseries. Firstly, Fabok's art is outstanding here. He's so detailed with his pencils and it's evident with just about every single page. As for Johns, he takes Alan Moore & Brian Bolland's fantastic Killing Joke one-shot from 1988 and builds upon it to craft a story with a ton of emotional weight and great writing along with it. This was just a spectacular first issue.

This, and the rest of the miniseries, absolutely rocked. Bill hitting Surtur with Made in Japan through a giant spike was a truly incredible thing to see. Throughout this book, Johnson has proved he does well at pacing and balancing different tones. The action here was great, with some truly awesome splash pages, but even just the talking and emotion of this book hit just as hard, if not even harder. Bill may have been able to "fix" himself physically, but his emotional scars are far from healed and they will continue to stay deep within him.

What an outstanding ending. First, Lona and Cobrasun's match with God absolutely delivers and displays their true determination when they manage to make God bleed, in what is just such an insane moment. The match as a whole is just perfectly done, in my opinion. Everything afterwards is just so nicely done as well. I rarely cry at comics, but I'd be a liar if I said the final page of this didn't get me. Johnson absolutely sticks the landing here in a miniseries that truly acts as a love letter to professional wrestling, and I loved every second of it.

Woah, alright. This is what I'm talking about right here. A fantastic way to end the arc. Easily the best issue of the whole series thus far. Everything comes together incredibly well here, and I'm more interested than ever in this book. Babylon instantly shoots his way up to the top of the list of the most intriguing characters in this world. Wow, man. What an ending to the issue, as well. Hoping Hickman & Dragotta keep this level of quality up going forward.

Yeah, this was really good. I mean, REALLY good. The first issue really set the stage for this new age for the X-Men, but this one delves deep into Moira, specifically, and it does so greatly. Not only does Larraz draw everything beautifully (something I failed to mention in my review of Issue #1), but Hickman instantly makes Moira one of the most intriguing mutant characters of this relaunch. I'm very interested to see why he held back on revealing anything about her sixth life, as well. Before I end this review, I have to mention Moira's interaction with Mystique and, especially, Destiny. That last line from Destiny was insane.

Well, that was insane. The ending sentence of the solicitation for this issue only makes it more so. Firstly, Larraz, once again, draws everything amazingly. His style perfectly fits in with this issue, in my opinion. Furthermore, Hickman truly creates a sense of urgency throughout the entire book and all really feels lost by the end. Of course, we still have two more issues to go for this miniseries alone and three more for Powers of X as well, so surely the mutants will come back from this somehow. Still, the way this issue ended was crazy.

It's come to my attention that Colossus being controlled by someone else is a storyline in the current X-Force run, which explains a lot after reading this. However, despite not having read a single issue of that series prior to reading this, I still absolutely loved this issue. As another user pointed out in their review, I thought the writer possibly, somewhat, represented Gillen himself and perhaps comic writers in general. This aspect of the book was super interesting, especially thinking about it in that representative way. Plus, the main plot of this was intriguing on its own. My jaw literally dropped when Mother Righteous made Mystique kill Destiny. In my shock, for nearly a minute, I almost forgot that the mutants had resurrection. This was just an incredible issue and another example of why Gillen is an outstanding writer. It also helps that Werneck continues to be absolutely amazing with his art as well.

This was hands-down the best Judgment Day tie-in for this book. Nightcrawler has always been one of my favorite mutants, and Gillen handles him and his story here very well in this issue. His internal conflict regarding whether or not the world should survive Judgment Day is just damn good. Plus, his interactions with Destiny and Sinister were great and I was interested to see a darker side of him come out in a pressure-filled situation. I will say that the ending had me questioning whether or not to give this a 9.5 or a 10, but the rest of the greatness of this issue overshadows it tremendously. This was just an awesome Nightcrawler issue and I would like Werneck to draw Nightcrawler until the end of time.

Awesome stuff once more. Something I'm really glad about here was that it had both had the finality that should come with a miniseries and the end of a phase, while also leaving the potential for a lot more story to be told going forward. Everything here was just so damn good. I enjoyed the stuff with Orchis a lot more, though that's probably largely attributed to the fact that it was Karima and Nimrod fighting Charles and Erik. Either way, it was super intense and I enjoyed it. Additionally, what really made this issue for me was the conversation between Mystique, Destiny, and Moira. Hickman has the great ability of making characters talk with each other so engaging, and this was another example of that. Cypher showing up at the end was cool as well. All things considered, the landing was definitely stuck here and whatever comes next has a lot to live up to.

Good lord this was one of the best issues yet, if not THE best. The story with Rutherford was interesting and just another reminder of how intelligent Marc is. Plus, the stuff with Marc and Dr. Sterman/Waxman was just incredibly well-written. Waxman is trying to make Marc believe he's Dr. Sterman, but he didn't know enough to maintain the facade. Then, you have the absolutely brutal ending and the ominous tease of what's to come. On top of the outstanding scripts, Cappuccio's art just never misses and is a perfect fit for this series. Jed MacKay and Alessandro Cappuccio are an absolute dream team and I hope they stay on this book forever.

This is my absolute favorite comic coming out right now, HANDS DOWN. Zodiac is such a great villain, and I think he fits in so well going against Moon Knight. As for Marc, he continues to just be a super well-written character, thanks to MacKay. The story that's been building has be great, and now it feels like we're at the climax. Marc's determination to save Dr. Sterman, his conversation with Greer, and his desperation to get to Reese are all just fantastic. Cappuccio's art is beautiful as well, which is always the case at this point, and it particularly shines on the pages with Khonshu.

What a way to close out 30 issues while also building some foundation for a new series on the way. Everything about this was absolutely fantastic. If you know me, you'll know that I got absolutely hooked into reading comics relatively recently. I've been around them my whole life, but it wasn't until 2020-2021 that I started getting as into it as I am now. Back in July of 2021, I saw the first issue of this series and decided to give it a shot after having read Age of Khonshu in Jason Aaron's Avengers. I'm very happy with that decision, as these past 30 issues have, simply, been great. I absolutely cannot wait to see what MacKay and Cappuccio are cooking up with Vengeance of Moon Knight.

Yeah, this was awesome. Everything here is just so damn good. Honestly, I was sitting on a 9.0 for the majority of this issue, but then we got Moon Knight's confrontation with Clarke towards the end that boosted this up to 9.5 for me. If that wasn't enough, we got the very nicely done conversation between Marc and Greer. I wasn't expecting things to get that deep so quickly, but it was just super well-done and JUST pushed this up to a 10 for me. This has quickly become one of my favorite series, if not my absolute favorite series, currently out there.

Powers of X saved its best issue for last. This does a really awesome job of taking House of X's ending and recontextualizing it with an ending that's a bit more ominous than previously thought, which isn't a bad thing at all. As a matter of fact, it makes things a lot more interesting going forward. Regarding the issue as a whole, it was just amazing. The twist in the future was executed very well, in my opinion, and I really enjoyed what we got in the present with Moira, Charles, and Erik. All things considered, both House of X & Powers of X are great reads that truly usher in a new era for the X-Men that seems to possess limitless potential. Damn good stuff here.

Good lord this was fantastic. The battle between The Hand and the Apostles of War was great, and Frank shooting Ares right in his face was just awesome. The sick look on his face in the final few pages was just amazingly done, with Saiz reminding everyone just how damn good he is in this book. As for the flashbacks, I enjoyed the teasing of retconning Frank's origin, only for the Archpriestess to go against murdering his family. Plus, Maria seemingly accepting Frank's role was not something I expected, but it's sure to be a very interesting twist as we get into the final few issues of this series.

An absolutely incredible conclusion to an amazing three-issue miniseries. This is how you stick a landing. Lemire writes such a compelling story with Dick, and his writing of Bruce and Alfred only makes it better. I also appreciated Lemire having Croc be Robin's first big villain and I thought the history between them was a great way to pit them against each other here. Plus, Nguyen's art is absolutely fantastic and just fits in so well with this story. This is just an outstanding miniseries that I would definitely recommend to Robin fans, anyone looking to read a great origin story, and just any comic book fan in general. I don't think I can praise this book enough.

Really loved this one. An utterly fascinating issue here, depicting DC's complex version of "afterlife." Bissette absolutely killed it (no pun intended) on the interiors here. Nobody can nail Swamp Thing quite like he does. Additionally, Moore provides a highly-interesting story here, making use of a bunch of underrated/underutilized DC characters like Deadman and Spectre, among others. Furthermore, we get a taste of how the afterlife works in this universe, along with the sight of Arcane's fate after the end of his arc. By the way, his current situation is just diabolical in the best way possible.

...Wow. This was absolutely stellar. Moore crafted this story perfectly, in my opinion. While the last issue was, technically, Moore's first on the title, I'm under the belief that it was purely just wrapping up everything that happened in #1-19. With that said, this was just an awesome "first issue" for Moore's run. Great suspenseful horror throughout and it just continued to get better and better. I can't finish without mentioning the interiors from Bissette. They just complimented Moore's story greatly, in my eyes. Really looking forward to what's to come if this is how we're starting out.

Incredibly tragic. Bissette still does impeccable work here and this issue wouldn't be the same without him. The scene where Phoebe transforms was drawn horrifically by him in the best way possible. That said, this was a beautifully-written issue on Moore's part. Really loved the women-centric themes and symbolism throughout this, in particular. Just outstanding.

Oh...wow. That was actually crazy. Really loved this one, especially with how it came full circle to the dialogue at the beginning of the issue. Seeing the show set gradually transform the actors, presumably, into their roles for the show was super freaky. Moore is just so good at horror, man.

A fantastic analysis of good and evil. Moore once again proves just how masterful he is with this issue. Really liked that, in the battle between these two forces, there isn't a clear winner. Furthermore, the two "ideas" almost depend on the other in a strange state of coexistence. What a great run this has been.

Hell yeah, dude. This issue absolutely rocked. One of the best of the run. Swamp Thing's rage was built so well in the previous issue and Moore delivered on that build here. His confrontation with the people in the courtroom in Gotham was just outstanding stuff. Also, Batman showing up at the end is sure to make way for a very interesting story in the next issue. Man, I love this book.

Another fantastic read. Totleben does an amazing job throughout this issue, and Moore crafts yet another outstanding story. Batman eventually standing up for Swamp Thing and his cause was great to see. I'm running out of compliments for this run, honestly. I will say, though, that this arc and the previous arc have been the most consistently amazing the run has been.

I could give this a perfect score solely based on the first panel, but, luckily, the rest of the issue was amazing, as well. Moore does an outstanding job of writing Abigail here. Her mourning and her pain can, genuinely, be felt through the pages. I haven't really cried much from reading a comic, but this is one of the few issues that made me tear up a little. Just impeccable work here.

A beautiful ending for Moore's run on Swamp Thing. The last few issues haven't been the strongest, but this really ended things on a high note. It was super cool to have Bissette back on some interiors here, and I really just loved the way Moore wrote this. Very introspective for Swamp Thing, especially. The last few pages were fantastic, as well. Just amazing stuff. A great way to end an absolutely stellar run.

As soon as I saw the creative team for this book, I knew I needed to check this one out. Hickman wasn't someone I would initially think of as a Spider-Man writer, but I've liked everything I've read from him in the past. As for Checchetto, I knew from the get-go that he would be a great fit for any Spider-Man title. Luckily, the team of Hickman and Checchetto wholeheartedly knocked it out of the park with this debut. Yes, it's a fairly slow-paced book, but Hickman writes it so incredibly well that you can't help but keep reading. I really enjoyed all of the twists and differences from the main, 616 continuity. As Afre pointed out in their review, Ben being alive and Jonah being more friendly to Peter are both super intriguing ideas for this series. Plus, the big difference of having Peter actually choose to become Spider-Man was another fantastic one. I also can't end this review without bringing up Checchetto. He absolutely killed it here, as every page just looked gorgeous. From the first page of this, I knew something special was ahead. All things considered, my hopes are very high for this series, and rightfully so after a truly stellar first issue.

An absolutely crazy ending. I had to go back and re-read to actually notice that Peter had not said a word the entire issue. I know Mary Jane was talking to him and she resolved things on her own, but I just thought that was a funny character moment for her. Good lord, man. Maybe I'm just riding the high of that ending and noticing all of the little hints of build to it (The two quote pages were wonderful, by the way), but this was my second-favorite issue of the book so far, only coming up short behind #1.

This was absolutely incredible. Ewing is killing it right now and I can't believe I'm enjoying a Venom book this much (See my review of the first issue for my feelings towards Venom before reading this series if you're interested; it's nothing crazy but it makes that last sentence make a little more sense). Eddie going through different points in time that we've already seen in order to give added context to the story was seen in the last issue and it was really cool. However, it's taken to an entirely new level here with the reveal that Eddie is the symbiote who was attacked by Bedlam in Issue 5. Man, this was just outstanding and I really hope this quality continues with the next issue.

Good lord what a way for this series to end. I know it continues with the Onslaught Revelation one-shot, but it's the final issue under "Way of X." This was just a fantastic book from start to finish. I really liked how Spurrier wrote Legion here, and, of course, he handled Nightcrawler amazingly. I can't believe I just read a book where Nightcrawler teleports an entire moon, but here we are and it was awesome. Speaking of which, Quinn did some outstanding work from when Fabian overloads Nightcrawler to when he dies after teleporting the moon. Everything else he did in this book was great as well, but that was a set of pages I particularly enjoyed. This was just a fantastic issue overall.

They saved the best issue for last with this one. This was an amazingly-written, fantastically-drawn, just awesome conclusion to this event. Hickman does a great job of writing Apocalypse and that was incredibly evident here across various outstanding moments centered around him. I also found Saturynne's ending in all of this a bit heartbreaking, which I think added a nice touch to this story. This was just excellent all around.

What do I even say about this one? This is just a truly outstanding issue and definitively the best issue of the series yet. Of course, the politics of this is what stands out. Magneto basically telling everyone their plan to gain control over the rest of the world was amazingly done, as was the dialogue from Charles afterwards. Apocalypse had his moment as well, specifically when telling the politicians that is was him who ended the Bronze Age. Yes, the political aspects of this issue are what will really stick with me and what I will primarily remember this for, but you also have Cyclops and Gorgon countering the attempted attack against the trio in that room. The two of them were handled nicely as well as said trio and I think they only made the issue better. None of what I said mentions Yu doing another great job with his art throughout this issue. All things considered, this was a truly amazing read all around.

One of this run's strongest issues right here. With one issue, Hickman instantly makes Mystique a character to root for going forward. He writes her so well here, as you can really feel the distress and heartbreak she feels within this story. This was more of a slower build, in my opinion, but it really paid off with this one. Hickman is just a fantastic writer and this is a prime example of that. He handles just about every character he writes so well, in my experience. Plus, Buffagni's art worked very nicely with this story.

GOOD LORD what a book. I haven't read much of Manifold, Thunderbird, or even Cable before this, but their story surrounding Abigail sets up a lot of intrigue. Speaking of Abigail, her and Storm's conversation about Vulcan challenging Tarn was just really well-written, as was the aftermath when Storm was talking with Magneto, Sunspot, and Fisher King. On top of that, we had the challenge. Tarn and Vulcan's fight was just great and got absolutely brutal when Tarn beat him into the ground. I was sitting on a good 9.5 right there, but then we got Magneto challenging Tarn. Sunspot betting Isca that Tarn would win was such a clever twist to signal his impending defeat, and the way Magneto killed Tarn was just incredible. I haven't even mentioned that this is probably Caselli's best artwork on the title yet. I almost didn't pick up the first issue of this, but a friend of mine recommended it to me after reading it. Suffice to say, changing my mind was a very good decision.

Another fantastic issue from this series. As another user pointed out in their review, a large majority of this issue deals with facing one's mortality. Despite covering various different characters in the span of one issue, that one theme is shared. We have Storm's story, where Sandra's resurrection and the reasonings for it are discussed. Magneto's comes from his discussion with the Grand Ring, ultimately resulting in him destroying his and Storm's last remaining backups (Which I'm sure definitely won't come back later AT ALL). Finally, we have the most heartfelt section of the book with Sunspot and Wrongslide. Wrongslide feels a little bit of imposter syndrome here and quickly becomes an incredibly compelling character as he explains what he feels when people who knew Rockslide just look at him. It's crazy to me that I gave the previous issue a 10 and I'm giving this issue a 10 as well, considering that my favorite part of the last issue was Magneto killing someone in brutal fashion, while my favorite part of this issue is Sunspot and Wrongslide simply talking about their feelings.

While I do wish that the fight against Uranos was included in this series, I completely understand why it wasn't and I think that this was still another fantastic issue. Magneto finally dying in Storm's arms is absolutely heartbreaking, and Musabekov's art only makes it better. I was slightly worried learning that Stefano Caselli wouldn't be drawing this issue, as I've been loving his work in this run so far, but Musabekov does a nice job here as well and is a solid pick to fill in. Moving to the writing duties, Ewing continues to be incredible with his scripts here. The scene with Isca is just great, and the way Fisher King gets Isca to leave is reminiscent of how Sunspot helped Magneto beat Tarn back in Issue 3, but the fact that it's not exactly the same thing is another thing I liked about it. The final few pages of this book intrigues me as well, as it seems we're going to be dealing with Brand a lot more as this series continues.

The best issue of the series yet, in my opinion. Really intrigued by everything going on at Ark M, and I'm looking forward to learning more about all of that. Furthermore, I really enjoyed how Snyder tied Bruce & Waylon's past to what was currently going on in the story. Speaking of Waylon, I do think the teeth on the Killer Croc design are a little much, but I appreciate what they're going for. Maybe I'll like it more as time goes on.

A fantastic one-shot focusing on some of the main antagonists of the current Absolute titles. Really enjoyed what was done with them here and I'm really excited for the direction going forward. What happened with Ollie was not what I was expecting at all, so I'm very intrigued to learn more details about the upcoming Absolute Green Arrow series. Though, arguably the biggest thing that happened here was after we got the title/credits page. Spoiler, but we, finally, have Lex Luthor in the universe and I'm already incredibly interested. Really enjoying the Absolute line right now.

Wow, this blew me away. I hadn't read anything by Camp when this was initially announced, so I was unsure how to feel about this. After reading Ultimates, though, I definitely got a lot more interested. That said, this is a different thing entirely, and I mean that in a good way. Camp continues to really establish himself as one of the most exciting rising stars in comics. Furthermore, I have to mention Rodriguez, as well, who continues to also deliver on amazing work with this book.

The best issue since the first one, in my opinion. The idea of a heatwave in Middleton bringing out the worst in just about everyone is relatively simple idea, but Camp and Rodríguez just execute it so damn well. This book is making an incredibly strong case to end up being my favorite Absolute DC title, man. Camp really knows how to write complex, yet intriguing and relevant stories. Furthermore, Rodríguez time and time again puts out absolutely beautiful, gorgeous art. What a fantastic team we have here.

A great finale for the first arc here. Camp & Rodríguez killed it once again here, and I'm really looking forward to seeing where the book goes when it returns for the next arc. Really loved that the ending was a bit of a callback, of sorts, to the ending of the first issue with the importance of having a physical copy.

Wow. One of the best issues thus far, in my eyes. First off, Giandomenico's art is fantastic here. Some really great pages. The story here was amazing as well. Pretty major spoiler alert right here, so don't continue reading if you haven't read the issue yet. Anyways, yeah, Talia being revealed as Primus was pretty crazy. Not where I thought they were going with the story, but I do really like it and I'm really looking forward to the next issue now. Oh yeah, the scene with Kal-El and Jor-El was really nice, as well.

Definitely my favorite issue so far. Even though Kal-El wasn't in the issue until the second half, he was so cool when he finally showed up. The focus on Lois was nice and well-written, also. I'm really happy with the way Aaron has handled her character thus far.

A very well-written issue depicting what happened at the end of Krypton, which felt particularly relevant in the current landscape in the real world. I have to acknowledge Sandoval, as well, as he's doing a fantastic job on the interiors, plus this cover especially.

Loved this start. This is the book I was looking forward to the most from the initial three books from the Absolute DC line, and it truly delivered. Sherman's not an artist I'm super familiar with, but I think his style fits incredibly with the setting we're placed into here. Furthermore, I'm already incredibly intrigued with the world Thompson has begun to build here. Her characterization of Diana and Circe were both well-done, in my opinion, as was the relationship between the two. The plot itself didn't advance a whole lot here, but this was more about setting the stage before anything else. Really looking forward to seeing where this one goes.

This book continues to be so damn good. My favorite issue since the outstanding fifth one. Both Thompson and Sherman are just killing it on this series. Really loved Diana's characterization here, once again. Furthermore, Sherman has been doing some really nice panelling over the course of the series, and it doesn't stop here. Also, of course, super glad to see that Ferdinand is okay.

Wow. Not where I thought this issue was gonna go based on the solicitation, but it was still very good and the best one yet, in my opinion. This is the level of quality I was expecting when I first starting reading this book, and I'm glad we finally got there with this issue and the last. Hopefully Morrison and Quitely maintain it, as we've just gotten to the halfway-point.

Man, if it wasn't for Dragotta's art in this issue, I probably would have given this a 10. Don't get me wrong, the art in this book isn't the worst I've ever seen, but I just was not a huge fan of it here. There were some sections I liked, but there were others where things just looked wonky. One example of this is when Peter yells at Norman to leave, and his face looks too spaced out. I feel as though even John Romita Jr. would have done this more justice. However, the story from Wells here is absolutely fantastic. A.X.E. was a fantastic event, and the tie-ins I did great were enjoyable as well. This issue is no exception. This issue is jam-packed with heart and emotion, as it's full of heartfelt moments for Spider-Man fans. Overall, this Judgment Day issue was a hit (aside from the art), in my opinion.

Good lord. Definitely an intense issue here. I don't know if "enjoyed" is the right word, but I thought this was a fantastic examination of so many relevant concepts in today's world. Camp is continuing to establish himself as one of the next big names in comics with The Ultimates over at Marvel, Absolute Martian Manhunter at DC, and, now, this book.

I didn't like this quite as much as the last two issues, but this one still reinforces my feelings that this is a, truly, fantastic book. I continue to absolutely love this book with every issue that comes out, and I hope it's a series that ends up running for a long time. Camp & Zawadzki's depiction of trauma and everything that can come with it was, genuinely, outstanding. Zawadzki, especially, gets to shine here with his page and panel layouts. He really plays with and changes around the typical characteristics of those, which helps to provide a much more unique experience while reading.

Utterly heartbreaking. Time after time, this book manages to deal with multiple topics in such an interesting, thought-provoking, and emotionally resonant way. What a book this is. Loved that this was on newsprint, as well, as it only made the book better. Definitely one of the more experimental issues of this series, and I really enjoyed that side of it. This series just hurts so much in the best way possible.

Another awesome issue here in what I would consider the best one yet. MacKay continues to establish The Ashen Combine very nicely here, and I really enjoyed the interaction with Sam, T'Challa, and The Impossible City. The ending of it was a great ending rally for the penultimate issue of this current story arc. I also particularly enjoyed the interactions between Carol and Lord Ennui. Ennui is probably the most interesting of this new group, although all of the members are cool in their own, respective, rights. Along with the story, Fiorelli's art is pretty good here and I think he'd make a great rotating artist for this run with C.F. Villa. All things considered, I loved this issue and it's another example of Jed MacKay being one of the best writers at Marvel right now, if not THE best.

Yeah, this was super cool. The bulk of this is somewhat of a flash-forward projected into Scarlet Witch's mind by Nightmare and it's incredibly well-done. MacKay is just fantastic once again here, as he establishes a huge threat and builds the heroes up to their mightiest in order to win, only for them to, seemingly, lose. However, we don't get to see the end since Wanda becomes aware of Nightmare's presence. Either way, this was a really strong start to this new arc in one of the best issues of the series yet, in my opinion.

The best issue yet. Zdarsky continues to do a fantastic job here. I don't know that this story is anything particularly revolutionary or unique, but the execution of it all is what makes it great. He does a really nice job with Steve's character, and I found Thor's arrival absolutely epic. It definitely helps when you have Acuña making everything look awesome.

The best issue of this arc yet. Batman brings out the Zur-En-Arrh persona to fight Failsafe alongside Robin. Jimenez does great once again, especially during the action sequences. His work feels smooth and rough at the same time, I absolutely love it. As for Zdarsky's scripts, he's able to heighten the emotional investment here when the main Batman finally takes over again. I'm sure most know that Bruce views Tim and the other Robins as his children, but it's nice to see him actually say it out loud (even though it's technically in his subconscious in this instance). The arrival of Superman on the final page of the main story is awesome, as well. The way it's written by Zdarsky and the way Jimenez draws the scene creates a ominous feeling that is just great. As for the backup, it continues to be great as well. Selina confronting Oswald after he faked his death was a really interesting scene. It feels like Oswald is ready to move on for the most part, while also displaying some lingering villainous outlooks and qualities. Great stuff all around.

Another fantastic read from this series with the main story AND the new backup story. Starting with the main story, we, somewhat, get what we got with Failsafe in #126. This time, Failsafe takes on the Justice League instead of the Bat-Family. Failsafe's takedowns for Superman and Black Canary were my favorites of the sequence. As for the titular character, this issue was a great showcase of his dedication to "the mission." Despite being badly wounded, Bruce does everything in his power to make sure the people around him are safe and/or taken care of. In the final pages, Bruce is taken to Atlantis by Aquaman, in which the stage is set for an epic showdown between Batman and Failsafe. Quickly moving to the backup, this was done very well, in my opinion. Romero's art really adds to the tension and uneasiness built with the story itself. The book continues to be fantastic.

This was an awesome finale to the first arc of Zdarsky's run on Batman. Like another user said, Batman literally falling back to Earth from space is an absolutely crazy idea in theory. However, Zdarsky makes it work, and he does so to great effect. If there's one thing Zdarsky has captured greatly over the course of these first six issues, it's Bruce's dedication to what he's phrased as "the mission." The man literally crashes down to Earth from the moon and picks himself back up to face Failsafe. Plus, Zdarsky tugs at the heartstrings a bit by having Tim, seemingly, lose Bruce right in front of his eyes. Speaking of which, the final page of the main story provokes many questions and a lot of intrigue surrounding where exactly Bruce ended up. While I do wish there was a little more closure here, this was still a satisfying finale to this arc and I really hope we're able to revisit this in some way in the near future. In this book's backup story, we get the conclusion of the Zur-En-Arrh: Year One three-part-arc that remains fantastic. I said it in my reviews of #128 and #129, but I'll say it here as well. Leonardo Romero's art just goes so incredibly well with this story. As for the story itself, it's very well-done and tells a great story of restraint. Amazing stuff from this run once again.

I loved the high-stakes action of the previous issue, but, sometimes, slower issues are just better. I really loved the stuff with Bruce and his clone, and I'm also super interested in the direction this series is going. Gotham War and Joker: Year One were weaker points of this run for me, but I'm really loving this title again like I was with the first Failsafe arc. Hopefully Absolute Power doesn't get in the way of that.

I thought this was a great read. Moore does a really nice job with his scripts, in my opinion. He writes everyone well here and I liked the added layer to Joker's origin here. Of course, the story of Joker formerly being Red Hood and falling into a vat of chemicals was well-established before this, but I think the additional story aspect of Joker's family and what led him to taking that job as Red Hood in the first place just makes it better. Plus, Bolland does a fantastic job depicting everything. At first, I read the Deluxe Edition I have from 2008. I didn't find the colors bad or anything, but reading the story with the original coloring by John Higgins makes this, as a whole, so much better. So, I'd strongly recommend you to read this with Higgins's original coloring, whether it's an original copy or a collection featuring said colorist.

A great conclusion to this miniseries, in my opinion. I pretty much feel the same about this as I felt about the last two issues. I think I could have done without the Barbara and Jason romance aspect of this, but everything else worked very well. Fabok delivered fantastic art and Johns built upon Killing Joke in a super intriguing way. All things considered, I thought this was a spectacular miniseries from a really good team.

Finally reviewing the book whose cover my (current) profile picture came from. Luckily, it's a fantastic read. Johnson absolutely kills it with his art. Every page is so detailed and enthralling. I also was not expecting to see Bill hit the Rainmaker, but I loved it. The story he puts together, though, continues to be compelling and just great. I like the dynamic between Bill and Skurge, as their interactions with each other were a ton of fun throughout this. Along with that, the emotional weight of Bill's journey is still felt hard here. I think Johnson has found a nice voice for Bill and I think this is just an awesome book overall.

We're at the midway point of this miniseries now and it continues to be awesome. I've gushed a bit about Johnson's art and his writing in the past two issues, and those sentiments still remain here. I especially liked the interaction between Bill and Skutt. The first half of the book, we get some nice, character-driven writing and in the next, we get a bunch of engaging, well-drawn action. Johnson can really do it all.

We're one issue away from the finale and this was another great read. I could, generally, talk about Johnson's writing and art, but I would just be repeating myself from my reviews of the previous three issues. What I can say about this one, specifically, is that I liked how Johnson went through Bill's past and I think he did an effective job of building and developing the relationship between Bill and Skutt.

I wasn't sure if I was gonna pick this one up or not since I wasn't reading Devil's Reign at the time, but I saw it was written by MacKay so I decided to give it a shot. After reading, I definitely made the right choice. This fits right in with the current Moon Knight series, and could have totally been an issue of it. However, I think a smart move was made by making this a one-shot and letting Hunter's Moon take center stage in Moon Knight #8. While the art is a little bit lacking at times for me, it's still pretty good. Marc continues to be an absolute badass, and I love how MacKay explained how Marc got into prison in the first place. This issue was just so damn good.

Good LORD what a final page. Johnson's art continues to shine here, and it isn't even just the fantastic wrestling scenes. Not even fives pages into the book, and he draws an incredibly detailed face-shot of Willard. Talking more about the story itself, the emotional stakes are kicked up a bunch by what is a fantastic reveal on the final page, in which we learn that Lona's dad is Cobrasun. I wasn't sure if Johnson would be making wrestling pre-determined or fully-real in this book, which is why I wasn't sure how to feel about Cobrasun feeling guilt over Yua's death. This issue makes it all the more heartbreaking, and I'm already loving this miniseries.

This book just continues to be fantastic. Lona and Cobrasun take out the solidly built-up antagonists from the previous issue, and their next opponents are already established with even higher stakes. In this issue's main match, Johnson captures some of the best parts of pro-wrestling matches with the action, the suspense, and the emotions. Moving on to the issue's second match, I wasn't expecting Uncle Blood to show up, but it makes sense after it was shown that Lona and Cobrasun weren't the only team from Earth. As for their opponents, Fyso have been built a bit previously in the series, and now they've really given Lona and Cobrasun another strong reason to fight, aside from them trying to get Yuo back. The tease of a hardcore match on the final page was awesome also, and it sets the stage for what could possibly be the best match yet in the next issue.

Another fantastic issue that shows just how violent wrestling can get. Once again, Johnson's art is absolutely stunning in this issue and he makes every move look so impactful. Johnson is able to expertly blend insane action with emotional stories to show what makes wrestling fans love it, including myself. Lona finding out that her dad is Cobrasun was very well-done and I liked that it played into the match's outcome, in turn giving the heels the unexpected win in the tournament. I'm in love with this miniseries.

The penultimate issue of this miniseries continues the trend of awesome reads. If things couldn't get any bigger, Lona and Cobrasun now have to literally wrestle God. The flashbacks into Cobrasun's past with Yuo were nice to see, as it strengthens our emotional investment into the story of him trying to get his wife back. This has just been an extremely well-written run so far, paired with some fantastic art.

This continued and built upon the greatness of the first issue by flashing back to Milton's past and getting the reader emotionally attached and invested in his character before moving any further in the current story. Really enjoyed how his character was handled throughout this, as he became more grounded as he grew older.

A really fun issue with a bit of a crazy ending, in my opinion. I've been loving this series and this issue was no different. I enjoyed the dynamic between Wyn and Maria here, as I think Hickman wrote both characters well. This is very much a self-contained story with a bit of overarching plot sprinkled in, and it's my favorite issue yet.

A truly awesome start to this series. This issue throws you right into the X-Men's new status quo, but it still manages to catch you up to speed without "formally" introducing multiple different concepts. It's also filled with good character moments. Scott's confrontation with the Fantastic Four, Reed especially, was a highlight for sure. Franklin being a mutant is definitely something that can make for an interesting storyline down the line. Additionally, Magneto was written masterfully here. The ending line of this issue was just so damn good. Loved this overall.

Once again, House of X rules. This was a great follow-up to the madness that was Issue 4. The resurrection process is pretty cool, and bringing back Goldballs of all people and making him actually important in the process is wild. Additionally, EVERY mutant being accepted onto Krakoa is a super intriguing idea that definitely creates the potential for multiple interesting stories. All things considered, this was another great issue and I'm really looking forward to seeing how all of this wraps up.

A great ending to a fantastic miniseries. I know this whole thing isn't quite over yet with Powers of X #6 coming after this, but this does feel like the beginning of a new age in the best way possible. Larraz kills it once again with his art, and Hickman instills a sense of hope by this issue's final few pages. Just really great stuff here all around.

Not really what I was expecting, but still an awesome issue. I particularly loved how Thor beat Toranos here. Cóccolo also continues to put out some fantastic art in this issue. I don't really have much to say about this one, other than that I really enjoyed it and that Ewing is definitely one of the best writers at Marvel right now, if not the very best.

I grew to love Sinister as a villain in Zeb Wells' Hellions, and Gillen does him justice here. Going through this issue, mostly, from his point-of-view was a lot of fun, with one of the highlights being him being wrong on how the votes for Hope would go. Speaking of Hope, I think she's a great addition to the Quiet Council, and I really enjoyed all of the stuff with them as well. Going back to Sinister, the ending is just fantastic and perfect for him. All things considered, this was a really strong start to this series and shows a lot of promise for Destiny of X.

We have another hit issue with this series' fourth issue. The Sinister content continues to be highly entertaining, and the focus on Emma Frost this time around is very well-done. While I do miss Lucas Werneck's art here, Bandini isn't a bad fill-in whatsoever. I've been loving this series so far and Issue 4 doesn't disappoint whatsoever. I can only hope that the Judgment Day crossover doesn't hinder this book's quality, although I doubt it will considering it's also headed by Gillen.

Good lord, I love this book. Sinister's ten attempts to kill the Quiet Council were very entertaining to read, with credit going to the fantastic duo of Kieron Gillen on the scripts and Lucas Werneck on the art. Gillen has consistently made Sinister a very fun and interesting character throughout this series, while Werneck brings so much detail and intricacy to his pages. Great stuff once again from this series.

The best issue of the series yet, in my opinion. I absolutely loved this. Klein's art is stellar, as per usual. A good chunk of this is action, and Klein makes everything look fantastic. Plus, Johnson's story continues to be incredibly interesting. I'm really looking forward to seeing what comes of Hulk now being somewhat "possessed" after killing the creature that I'm assuming Harold once was. I just can't get enough of this series.

This started off kind of slow for me, but it really picked up as it continued. I wasn't incredibly into the first half of this issue with Orchis, but I feel as though it's laying groundwork for the rest of the miniseries. Once the attention turned to Charles, Erik, and Moira, it was so incredibly into this. What particularly stands out here is the ending, though. That was an insane way to end this issue and it definitely left me chomping at the bit for more.

I feel similar here to how I felt with the previous issue. I was super into the stuff with the mutants, and not as into the stuff with Orchis. Luckily for this issue, the mutant stuff was absolutely excellent. Had it not been for the Orchis stuff, this might have been a 10/10 for me. That said, I do feel as though the Orchis stuff is laying groundwork for something that will be paid off later. I just hope that that side of things gets more interesting. Either way, this was a lot of great stuff, particularly the Quiet Council meeting and Mystique making sure the vote went in her and Destiny's favor.

Once again, a fantastic issue. It's cool to see Silva and Hickman working together here after Powers of X, and Silva makes everything look really good. As for the story, of course it was good. I was little more interested in the Orchis stuff here, but this issue was stronger when focused on the mutants, in my opinion. The way Cypher's section ended was especially awesome. All things considered, though, every issue of this book has been full of awesome stuff. Hopefully the next issue sticks the landing.

If you've read any of my previous reviews for this series, you should already know how glad I am to see Cappuccio back on the art duties after his break last issue. As for the story, it's incredibly put together. The conversation between Marc, Steven, and Jake was already something I was looking forward to due to MacKay's talents in writing, but he adds to it by having a battle with Nemean and Grand Mal occur at the same time. If that wasn't enough, tying it into the internal discussion happening throughout the book was just great. I really like that Marc is accepting the help of others and I thought that him acknowledging Reese as the person he wants to be was a very nice touch.

Very well-done second issue. This is the one that got me hooked on this series. Despite not having much focus on Reese, there was enough here that showed her still adjusting and developing to her condition. As for Marc, he was absolutely fantastic in this issue. This issue works well with the previous, in that in continues to introduce new readers, and remind returning ones, just who Moon Knight really is. The look into Marc's mind was just great, and the tease at the end was good as well. Plus, Cappuccio once again does the lord's work with his art.

I love Jed MacKay and I love Moon Knight. The $9.99 price tag may make some weary to pick this up, but this issue, along with the rest of the series, is a definite recommend from me. This continues the current ongoing series very nicely, while also generating interest for the new City of the Dead miniseries from David Pepose & Marcelo Ferreira. The present-day story is absolutely fantastic and it feels like a big deal within this run. As for the flashback story, it's a solid and entertaining mission with Marc and Layla. The art is cool here and, despite my usual disliking of the art changing mid-issue, it makes sense here and I liked all of the art throughout. In the end, I'm highly anticipating Issue 26 to see where the story goes from here and I'm intrigued to see how City of the Dead turns out. I think this issue does its job very well, and a job well-done is something MacKay has become very much acquainted with over the past 25 issues of this fantastic series.

This was another really strong issue for this series. This issue was basically two halves going back and forth, with one being Marc's therapy session and the other being him investigating and trying to find Soldier. Luckily, both of these were great and very interesting. The therapy sections of this book have all been very well-written, and this was no exception. MacKay has really been exploring Marc's character deeply and effectively, which is also seen in the aforementioned second half. Learning Soldier used to work for Hydra was interesting and sets up an intriguing story for him later on. Plus, the twist of Terry being Zodiac was great and we have a good villain set up for the future of this run.

Time after time, I just continue to absolutely love this series. The new building for the Midnight Mission is such a weird idea, but it makes complete sense and it's just great. Also, it seems that Dr. Sterman is acting a little weird after her encounter with Zodiac at the end of Issue 7. I'm looking forward to seeing where that part of the plot goes, along with the entire Zodiac storyline goes as a whole.

I can't believe my favorite issue of the series thus far came from Brisson and not Jonathan Hickman. I don't mean to diss Brisson, but I've preferred Hickman's story thus far. However, Brisson really drew me into this one and I definitely was not expecting this to go where it did. The final nail in the coffin for my rating of this issue was the crazy twist with Beak at the end. Absolutely insane stuff here.

This was the best issue yet for me. I'm not sure if anyone else felt this way or if this was the intent of this issue, but, in my eyes, this felt somewhat representative of a victim of sexual assault and/or grooming. Either way, this was still really good. The hallucination of Batman was cool, but I felt like he was there for a little too long. The Green Man's design is really cool and I think Takara does another amazing job drawing him. Plus, Level does a great job with the first eight pages of the book. While I'm not usually a fan of the artist changing in the middle of the issue, it wasn't that strong of a change here and I thought both artists were great.

What an amazing issue. I absolutely love the dynamic between Harley and Ivy. The characterization in particular is great, particularly with Ivy. I really liked how her use of the laima spores almost represented someone pushing people away due to multiple possible problems, such as depression (That's how I saw it at least; symbolism is subjective and everyone is welcome to their own interpretations!). I am glad Ivy isn't gonna just pop back up in Gotham right away, but I'm still excited to see her make her way back eventually. This is, in my personal opinion, one of the best issues of this run, if not THE best.

Oh, wow, this really come together nicely. Initially, I highly preferred House of X to this series, but this ended up being great as well. I know this is only the halfway point for this series, but it's still a damn good issue. Silva was the best he's been in this miniseries, and Hickman wrote everything nicely. This truly feels like a huge moment and I'm really looking forward to what the second half of this book has in store.

I guess I'm one of the few who really enjoyed this. Perhaps it's because I'm not too concerned with certain retcons if they make an entertaining story, and that's what this series has been for me. The flashbacks weren't my absolute favorites of this run, but I enjoyed them. The present-day story is where this issue shines, in my opinion. While I do think Maria finding out what Frank was doing could have been explored deeper, I don't believe she's completely unjustified in her reaction here. Over the course of this series, we've seen the emotional torment Maria has been put through over the course of her relationship with and marriage to Frank. She came back to life right after she was about to tell Frank she finally wanted a divorce, and now she's faced with the countless murders and violent acts Frank has committed in honor of her and their children. Plus, the ending creates an intriguing scenario that leaves the door open for Frank's story coming out of this series to continue. Overall, I really enjoyed this issue and this series as a whole. I thought this was a great story, and that is a hill I'm willing to die on.

Man this series is just so damn good. The story of Frank's first kill was a simple story, but it's the great execution of it that boosts its overall quality. Everything after that continued to be really good as well. Frank's interactions with the Archpriestess and some of the other ninjas in The Hand were cool, especially Frank, somewhat, demanding respect. The stuff with him and Maria was also done well, adding a touch of sadness to the issue. This is best issue of this series yet, in my opinion.

Seeing Daredevil here was nice and his interactions with Frank were done well, in my opinion. I especially enjoyed the end of their fight, in which he realizes that Frank isn't even corrupted, making all the more terrifying to him. While that was pretty good, Maria's ongoing story throughout the issue is the best part of this book. Her, for just a moment, somewhat getting the husband she had always wanted only for him to slip right out of her fingers was heart-wrenching to read.

A fantastic debut issue for this miniseries. This acts as a nice continuation of Ewing's amazing X-Men: Red series, and it was also cool to see Blue Marvel and Taaia from Ewing's Defenders: Beyond miniseries. Back to this issue, though, I know the point of this is to bring back Magneto, but Ewing does another outstanding job of writing Storm here. He truly "gets" the character and I'm always blown away with how great of a job he does writing her. Plus, Vecchio's art was also really nice in this issue and I enjoyed just looking at very page throughout this. All things considered, this looks like another hit from Ewing and I'm really looking forward to seeing how the story unfolds.

Fantastic. In my review of the previous issue, I wrote about how well Ewing has written Storm throughout X-Men: Red and how well he wrote her in that issue. Here, the sentiment is the same...but for Magneto. Yes, Issue 1 of this series was very much about Storm, despite the title, but in this issue we finally get a lot of focus on Magneto. I really enjoyed his reflections on the people whose deaths he had a hand in, some more than others, and the people whose lives he's saved. Ewing is on fire right now and Vecchio killed it on the art once again.

Good lord was a first issue. This was the second Lemire book I've read (Swamp Thing: Green Hell #1 being the first) and he's set an outstanding standard for me going forward. This book doesn't need a lot of large-scale factors to get the job done. This is a fairly simple story at first glance, but Lemire's writing and Nguyen's art just make it so much more. I'm sure this duo could've written a great Batman & Robin story across three issues, but I really like the Robin-focused approach they've taken here and I can't wait to see where the story goes from here.

The midway point of this miniseries is another fantastic issue. The first meeting of Dick and the Titans is a fun adventure, but what packs the most punch is when Bruce makes Dick tell him all of the Titans' weaknesses. The sudden switch from Dick's natural and youthful outlook to Bruce's calculated and possibly cynical worldview is just insane. I almost didn't pick this up, but I'm glad I ended up doing so. This has been amazing so far and I'm sure the third and final issue will be incredible as well.

Absolutely great. Second-favorite issue thus far right here. Swamp Thing is the titular character, of course, and Moore writes him greatly, but I especially enjoyed the way he handled Woodrue. Woodrue comes across as something of a false prophet, in regards to the Green, which is something I really loved about this issue. Furthermore, Swamp Thing combatting his ideology and outlook on things was written both simply and effectively simultaneously. Awesome stuff from this series once again.

Did this issue use multiple pages to reprint the story with Swamp Thing's first appearance (House of Secrets #92)? Yeah, sure, whatever, but I still loved this issue. It wasn't reprinted just to reprint it, though. I really enjoyed how Moore tied it to our overarching protagonist and current Swamp Thing, Alec. The brothers were entertaining here, also. However, the ending was one of my favorite parts, if not my absolute favorite part, of the issue. Really great.

Really great issue here showing the deep emotional connection between Swamp Thing and Abby. Sure, you could call it their version of having sex, but I thought it was much more than that and I really enjoyed it overall. Some really nice art from Bissette, as per usual, along with some great prose from Moore, in my opinion.

One of the best issues thus far. Great horror, as Moore has shown he can do in the past. Though, it doesn't hurt in the slightest that Bissette is just a master of the craft. I continue to just love the way he draws Swamp Thing, and I also really liked the way he drew Nicky as a vampire here.

A great issue here that goes into the potential experiences for people using hallucinogenic drugs. I really liked seeing two different sides of the spectrum throughout this, as I've heard stories of experiences that align with both sides. I also really liked the ending with Chester facing an internal struggle, as to whether or not he should consume the "drug" or not himself. All of that said, this is an issue that might not work as well depending on the artist. Luckily, Woch does a great job filling in on the interiors throughout this. He really made the visuals work incredibly well here.

Fantastic stuff. Swamp Thing finally going where he believes he needs to in order to get answers...only to be shut out by the beings he can identify with and cast out of the place that felt most like home to him. Heartbreaking for him, but the metaphysical journey to that point was very intriguing. Woch did a really great job with the interiors here. Some awesome shots of Swamp Thing and of the environment in general.

A twist on the road to the conclusion of, potentially, the biggest-stakes story of Moore's run yet. Not something I saw coming whatsoever, but I thought this was another great issue. Judith's transformation into a bird was incredibly unsettling, which is something Moore has shown time and time again that he can write very well. Totleben only makes it more terrifying with his interiors, as well. Swamp Thing choosing to save Constantine instead of going after the Brujería was really good, also, even if it screws up things for the two of them.

A great read following the momentous events of the previous issue. Veitch does a really nice job on the interiors, showing again that his style fits well within the tone and setting established over the course of Moore's run on the character. Speaking of Moore, I really liked how he handled both Abigail and Swamp Thing here. Not because I like what's happening to Abigail, but because it feels very real, which is highly unfortunate. As for the titular character, Moore did a fantastic job building to him losing it by the end. Really looking forward to the next issue.

Really, really good follow-up on the tease at the end of the previous issue. Swamp Thing creating the detailed illusion of Abigail and the environment around them, but still not being able to get Abigail's smile quite right, was just great. Moore continues to do an outstanding job with the scripts, and Veitch is still doing really nice work on the interiors.

Out of nowhere, V. and Perkins come out with my favorite issue of the series yet. From the stuff with the machine, to Trinity's story, to Levi and Jacob's interaction, to Hal Jordan suddenly showing up. My enjoyment of Trinity's section of this surprised me, as it ended up being, possibly, my favorite part of the entire issue. I could honestly read a miniseries or maybe even an ongoing of her just exploring and discovering the world after reading her story here. I highly doubt that would ever come to fruition, but I think it's a nice idea. Nevertheless, we only have three issues left here and I'm really interested to see how everything comes together when it comes to Mr. Pilgrim, Jacob, Trinity, and the Green Lantern Corps.

This was a really strong conclusion to this series that feels incredibly satisfying. I'm so glad that this series got extended by six issues, as this feels more like the ending this run deserves. This featured a super introspective and analytical script from V., along with great art from Perkins. I enjoyed the use of Trinity here, and, as I said in my review for Issue 13, I would be intrigued to see what could be done with her in a miniseries. As for Levi, I like what was done with his character and I'm intrigued to see how he's used in the future, if at all. I can only hope that he is, as V. has definitely set him up as a compelling character. Overall, this was just a great ending to a really good series from V. and Perkins.

The best issue so far. This was a really good, character-driven issue from Wilson featuring some very nice art from Wildgoose. I thought that Wilson did a great job of building the tension between Cal and Tara, eventually resulting in Tara leaving the group. It was a relatively simple story, but Wilson just brought it together so well. Plus, if nothing else, Wildgoose makes every page look fantastic.

While the previous issue introduced us to the new Donald Blake, this issue had him just go off on everyone around him. I couldn't believe what I was reading when he basically took out Beta Ray Bill and every Asgardian that stood in front of him. In was absolutely brutal and I loved every single panel. I also wasn't ready for him to go to Jane at the end, but it's a very welcome surprise with how this arc has been so far. Donny Cates and Nic Klein kill it once again.

Man this book is just so damn good. Donald and Jane's lunch is probably the highlight of the issue for me. No, it's not full of crazy action, but there's a sense of uneasiness and tension between them that you don't see much in awesome action sequences. The quick "hallucination" where Donald stabs Jane's hand with the steak knife was really well-done, no pun intended (Although that steak looked so good. It looks like, along from from making characters and settings look really cool, Klein is also able to make good look delicious). Plus, that reveal on the final page was not where I thought this book was headed whatsoever, but I'm 100% on board with Throg being in a big arc like this, especially with Cates writing it.

Somewhat of a brutal end to this fantastic storyline. Donald basically getting his ass kicked by Thor was satisfying, as Thor showed his might as king. I also very much appreciated the love for Beta Ray Bill in the beginning, as he's one of my favorite comic book characters. I don't know what else to say here other than the fact that Donny Cates and Nic Klein are two-for-two on great Thor 6-issue arcs.

This was a really well-done conclusion to this storyline. What really boosts this book for me is the conversation between Thor and Freyja. The rest of the character work was well-done, also, but this was just a raw and emotional moment between a mother and her son. Bandini's art makes Cates' excellent writing even better, as she's able to capture the emotions of these characters in great fashion. Outstanding stuff here as we move on to the next arc.

Fantastic second issue continuing Thor's storyline as a herald of Galactus. The reference to the Justice League was cool to see, but the main highlight of this issue, aside from Klein's once again amazing art, is the disagreement and hostility between Thor and Galactus. I believe the main point of this issue was to display how the two characters clash when it comes to their worldviews, as Thor truly cares about other living beings and he wants to make sure they're all safe and secure before doing what they must, while all Galactus cares about is building all the power he can before having to face the Black Winter. I also enjoyed the two of them trying to establish authority amongst themselves. Thor tells Galactus that, while he may technically be his herald for the time being, he is still a king, he is still the All-Father of Asgard, and he will not fall in line. This run is two-for-two so far with awesome issues.

Man this book is just so good. The entirety of this issue was Thor facing Beta Ray Bill, and it was done extremely well. Over the course of the issue, the two of them argue about Thor's current alliance with Galactus, and both of their sides are completely understandable. Along with the great story, Klein once again kills it on the art. This book is just firing on all fronts and I absolutely love it.

The Black Winter has arrived and already feels incredibly dangerous after only actually appearing for one issue. The beginning of this book was intriguing with Sif and Bill, but the true bulk of this book is the encounter with the Black Winter, Thor, and Galactus. I knew the Black Winter had to be an ultra-powerful being for Galactus to be afraid of it, but I wasn't expecting Galactus to be its herald. That adds a lot of interest going into Issue 6. Speaking of the Black Winter, it trying to get into Thor's head by showing him all of the different "ends" he should have faced was done well. The Black Winter changing into Thor to face Galactus was really cool, also. This book is just firing on all fronts and the stage has been set for an epic conclusion to this run's first arc with the next issue.

This was very well-done. Cates took a "filler" story and made it heartfelt and powerful with Thor's, respective, interactions with Adam and Tony. Plus, it ends up tying in to the next big arc of the run. Kuder continues to have great art that fits right in with this lighter story. Overall, I'd day this two-issue arc was simply great.

A really misleading cover, but that's almost common practice when it comes to comics. Inside of the book, though, was some really great stuff. I was nice to see Peter actually doing normal Spider-Man stuff, and Hickman wrote that extremely well. As expected, he has a perfect grasp on the character. Furthermore, I'm really glad we got some follow-up to Mary Jane being, seemingly at the time, completely fine with Peter being Spider-Man. To top it all off, we got a very well-written conversation between Peter and Ben towards the end that left things off on a super intriguing note. Oh yeah, and those few pages for the Sinister Sex were cool, as well.

Yes, finally. Mary Jane finally shows some sort of distress about what's been going on over the course of this book. Not just with Peter, but with Richard recently, as well. Super glad we finally got that from here, as I feel like it wouldn't have made much sense otherwise. I liked everything else quite a bit, also. Particularly Peter's interaction with Mole Man and Richard's suit basically...becoming Venom? It makes sense, particularly considering his encounter with 616's Miles Morales over in Ultimate Spider-Man: Incursion, but it was still crazy to see.

Two-for-two on great issues. This didn't quite pack the same punch as Issue 1, but I didn't expect it to and it didn't even necessarily need to. I thought this was a super fun first adventure, of sorts, for Peter in this universe. I think it was filled to the brim with great writing and character interactions, specifically. Plus, Checchetto kills it again here to the surprise of absolutely nobody.

Great stuff, once again. Checchetto kills it on his front, as per usual, and Hickman continues to bring about interesting developments. The most interesting, this time, is the dynamic between Peter and Harry. I'm definitely getting the sense that we're going to see some stronger tension between them at some point, and I'm really looking forward to seeing how that plays out. Aside from that, everything else continues to be well-written.

Now this is what I'm talking about. Really great stuff here with She-Hulk introduced. Nice political commentary here, which looks like one of the central themes of this title. I'm all for it. As soon as I mentioned Ultimate Spider-Man has been my favorite in the line, Ultimates comes in with a stellar read.

Fantastic. Really enjoyed seeing Doom's backstory in this universe, and it was depicted beautifully by Noto. The panelling was super interesting here, as well. I read it "normally" at first. However, I re-read it immediately afterwards by reading all of the top panels, all of the second panels, and so on. Truly great stuff here, as Camp is, apparently, doing everything he can to try and make this top Jonathan Hickman's Ultimate Spider-Man as my favorite book in the line right now.

Camp continues to kill it on this book. A very well-done analysis of Luke Cage's life in this new universe, as well as social commentary for the real world beyond comics. While I would have liked to see Luke join the team, I think what we got for Luke here was just fantastic and I appreciate the reason for him not joining. Furthermore, Allen did really nice work on the interiors.

MacKay and Cappuccio continue to be a fantastic duo. Cappuccio's art is absolutely gorgeous, which is already evident on the very first page of this issue. As for MacKay, he did a great job of giving us a compelling, character-driven story with some good action as well throughout. That line from Tigra about why Marc didn't return hit me like a truck. I'm really hoping MacKay continues this trend of focusing on a single character for the next few issues.

Good lord, Al Ewing is the man. This was just a really well-written issue. Ewing does a fantastic job of elaborating and building upon multiple aspects of the already complex story he's been telling so far. On top of that, CAFU delivers some incredible art once again.

So glad to have Ewing & CAFU back on this series, even if it's only going to be for one more issue until going back to Torunn Grønbekk. I'd like to get it out of the way that CAFU, once again, gives us some incredible art in this issue. Every page he does is so smooth. Now, onto the story. I've really been loving the time-based story Ewing has been building here with each of the different iterations of the King in Black, and we finally get to Meridius with this one. I thought Ewing did a great job with the transition from Tyro to Meridius. I feel like this part of the story has been a long time coming and I'm so glad it's here. I'm really looking forward to seeing how the next issue plays out with Eddie arriving on the final page.

I really loved this issue, as I thought it was the best one so far. Everything just clicked with me here. Nightcrawler's drunken actions during the Hellfire Gala was a fun few pages, but I especially enjoyed his visit to the Bower and the, sort of, exploration of the first Krakoan law. Plus, I found the way Legion tried to help Mercury and Loa very intriguing, even if it was just done to lure out Onslaught. The ending with Doctor Nemesis and Dazzler was nice as well, but I do think it could have been handled a bit better. Regardless of that, this issue was pretty awesome.

This series just continues to be great. My favorite part of this has to be Nightcrawler's confrontation with Fabian Cortez. Legion was another highlight as well, but I just love Nightcrawler here. This has been a really well-written and nicely-drawn series thus far that has given a great perspective on the three Krakoan laws.

By far the best issue so far. I'm not really sure how I feel about Diana using Clark's skeleton for a weapon, but everything else here was just great. I particularly enjoyed the reveal of Clark's death and how it came to pass. The fight between the two was fantastic and only made better by great art from Johnson.

A great read here in my favorite issue yet. Percy and Cassara are proving to be a pretty good team with this series thus far. In this issue, specifically, Percy does a a really nice job with his pacing, in my opinion. It starts off a little slow with the Quiet Council, but continuously speeds up a bit until Wolverine is, basically, chopped in half. I don't doubt he'll be resurrected or healed soon, depending on if he ends up being dead or just severely injured, but it was still a wild moment and an awesome way to close the issue.

Good lord, this was the most brutal and violent issue yet. I loved every second of it. This series continues to top each issue, in my opinion, and this was no exception. Cassara did an outstanding job on every page, especially the more action-packed scenes (and there was a good chunk of those). Plus, I also really enjoyed the tension Percy built when Domino was about to kill the last soldier, as well as the interaction between Domino and Wolverine after the fight. Absolutely great stuff here.

This was the best issue for X of Swords yet. Hickman writes Cyclops fantastically here and, in doing so, effectively gets you behind him. I also enjoyed the battle between Apocalypse and Genesis. Asrar's art was a nice cherry on top as well. Great stuff all around in this book.

What a crazy ending. Hickman made Synch an incredibly compelling character just like that. This was a great tale about love and survival that did nothing but improve upon the groundwork laid in the previous issue. Asrar's art only made this better, as well. This was just really, really good.

Incredible issue here. Cyclops is, once again, written really well by Hickman throughout this. Plus, I'm always glad to see Nightcrawler. I think he was the perfect character for this story and I'm glad he got some time to shine in this one. I also can't forget the return of Yu's great art that only makes this better, especially during the well-written conversation and awesome fight between Apocalypse and Aero.

This is my favorite issue of this X-Men run yet, which is kind of funny considering this isn't written by Gerry Duggan. I thought adding Firestar to the team was an odd choice initially, but this annual proved that to be a good choice. Firestar's "identity crisis" of sorts was a great basis for the story here, and Foxe did a nice job of fleshing it out for this issue. This isn't even mentioning the brief, but still enjoyable, character moments we get with Cyclops. Plus, briefly seeing what the rest of the team was up to was fun. I just wish we got more Bi-Beast jokes from Iceman.

Man, I can't state enough how much I enjoy this run. In just about every review of this book so far, I've mentioned how good Ewing and Caselli are. That doesn't change here, so I won't repeat myself here. What I will say is that Storm and Vulcan's confrontation is easily the highlight of this book for me, and I really enjoy how she's been handled over the course of this series.

Great stuff, which isn't anything new from Ewing. Çinar has been putting out some really nice art as well, and that continues here. There's only one issue left now and it feels like it's gonna be big after how this went. This mainly felt like some set up for the big confrontation in the next issue, but it was all written so well. All I hope is that Issue 18 delivers, though I'm sure it will.

A great way to close out this series. This just missed the 10/10 mark, but it was still amazing. Ewing continues to write Storm fantastically, and I really enjoyed the confrontation and fight between her and Genesis. Speaking of the latter, the ending of this was really intriguing. I knew the whole story wouldn't get wrapped up, considering comics never stop and especially considering that Ewing will be doing Resurrection of Magneto starting next month. Though, that considered, I thought this was a fitting conclusion to this outstanding run.

A great tie-in issue with Judgment Day for this series. Uranos basically decimating Arakko was absolutely crazy in the best way. I liked that Ewing kept a clock of sorts going throughout, just to show how powerful Uranos is. Him killing Magneto was wild, and the final page of this issue really intrigues me.

This continues to be a very well-written series. Ewing takes the Judgment Day crossover and uses it to his benefit greatly. Following Arakko getting absolutely demolished by Uranos in the previous issue, this does good in depicting the Brotherhood trying to rally and save what they can as things move forward. Storm is a character Ewing has very well over the course of this run, and this is no exception. It also helps that Caselli continues to provide fantastic art that only adds to the story. I'm just loving this.

While I was enjoying Madibek Musabekov's art in the past two issues, I'd be lying if I said that I wasn't glad to see Caselli back on the art duties. His art is so nicely detailed and I believe it fits this series incredibly well. I particularly like how Sunspot is drawn in this issue. As for the writing, it continues to be great with this more Vulcan-focused issue. I really liked the interaction between him and Sunspot here, and I'm really looking forward to Vulcan facing Storm in Issue 10.

Great stuff. Spoilers incoming, by the way. Bane, essentially, creating Penguin, Two-Face, and Riddler was actually insane. Really looking forward to seeing more of the three of them in the future. Shifting to the present, it's nice to, finally, see Selina show up after really only appearing in flashbacks thus far. As usual, I'm very intrigued to see what comes next from this book.

A lot of really good developments here, primarily building to Bruce's "final(?)" confrontation with Bane in the next issue. Really looking forward to seeing how that plays out, particularly with how crazy a lot of the rest of the book has been. Snyder & Dragotta have stepped it up with this arc so far and I hope not just that the next issue ends the arc strongly, but also that they can keep up this level of quality as the series continues past that.

The best issue of the series so far. Some nice art from Dragotta here, the story from Snyder had a great balance, in terms of its pacing, and some really cool moments coming from both the action-centric sections and the more character-focused sections of the book. I'm really looking forward to whatever comes next.

A really good issue, in my opinion. Dragotta's interiors really clicked here, for me, especially with how he drew Bane throughout. Looking forward to more purely based off of that. However, I feel this was a stronger start to an arc than the initial #1, which is good. I already really enjoy this take on Bane and I'm hoping the momentum of this book continues.

The best issue yet, which is something I'm really glad to say. A super interesting "origin" of sorts for Barry Allen, giving us a look into quite a bit of history for not just Barry, but for the entire program that sets us up in the world we're in now for this series. Moore on this book again was awesome as well.

Was super excited to see Ewing attached to a Green Lantern title, and he definitely delivered. Linsday is an artist I haven't really seen a whole lot of, but I like his work here. I particularly think he does a fantastic job of showing the fear in Hal's eyes, with his interaction with the cop at the beginning being when I first noticed it. I know that, after this was announced, Ewing mentioned this would be more horror-based. With what I saw from Lindsay here, I think he can prove himself to be a great choice for this book. Aside from the art, the story was really well-paced and super interesting, in my opinion. Really looking forward to what comes next from this side of the Absolute Universe.

I feel like a broken record, as I continue to call this series "interesting," but that's what it is. Luckily, I liked this issue better than the last two (which were still good). A lot of mystery continuing here and I'm looking forward to more clarity as to what's going on. It felt like we got some kind of answers here, but then we got Jo seeing all of that stuff by "phasing(?)" into Abin Sur.

Another awesome issue. Rodríguez continues to absolutely nail it on the art duties, and Camp provides a thoroughly intriguing story that has a really nice balance between dealing with the weird space stuff from the main character(s) and real-world political issues. Camp, in particular, is really becoming one of my favorite writers in the game right now.

Great stuff once again. Whereas the previous issue focused a bit on xenophobia, this leans more into terrorism and how it functions. I really liked the political commentary here, as I typically do with Camp. Not just with the terroristic aspects of this, but with everything throughout. One standout moment, in particular, is when John is arriving home and describing his relationship with the Martian (who's name is now "confirmed" to be be J'onn J'onzz??).

Another really good issue. Particularly enjoyed what was done throughout with people's shadows. I feel like I don't really have much to say outside of what I've been saying about this book already. Camp & Rodríguez continue to put out an absolutely fantastic book month after month. Really stoked that this got extended to 12 issues.

A great read. Really nice to see Sandoval back on the interiors, as I feel like he's such a great fit for this book. Furthermore, I really liked the developments with Kal-El here, and I'm looking forward to them, hopefully, being built upon as the series continues.

I was more into this than the previous issue, which currently makes me believe this is my second-favorite of the Absolute line (currently). The way Lois described Kal-El is accurate, which is something I've really liked about both issues. What I'm referring to is the notion of him being rather quiet at certain times, and being more confident at other times. Sandoval's art was nice here, as well.

A really good second-part to this arc. The art was great throughout, in my opinion, and I'm really enjoying the story Aaron is cooking up here. Lots of political undertones that, unfortunately, have strong connections to today's real world. Also, the confrontation between Lois and Ra's in the first half was really well-written. Super tense.

Another great issue as we reach the halfway mark of this current storyline. I've really loved the flashbacks we've been getting with Diana and Circe in Hell, and we got an awesome one here. As for the stuff in the present-day, that was really good, as well. Kind of a spoiler incoming here, but I was not ready for Ferdinand to go so soon. Hopefully he's not dead yet and we get to see him again.

Really great start to this mini-arc, of sorts. I wasn't sure what to think of Beraga's interiors upon seeing the first page or so, but I ended up liking it quite a bit as the book progressed. While I still prefer Hayden Sherman, Beraga's work is nothing to dismiss. The cost of Diana using her magic having a physical representing is a super interesting idea that I'm really looking forward to seeing more of, even if it's likely only in the next issue.

Not as good as the previous issue, but still a really good one. Sherman's art continues to look great, and I liked how Thompson wrote the relationship between Diana and Steve. Diana, in particular, has just been handled greatly thus far. All things considered, this series is two-for-two when it comes to awesome issues. This continues to be my favorite of the Absolute line thus far.

Awesome issue from this series, once again. Everything I've praised the last two issues for is what I would praise for this one. Thompson and Sherman are really crafting up great stuff with this one (Spoiler art coming next, just in case you're looking at reviews without having read the issue yourself yet). Diana cutting off her right arm for Steve was insane, and I'm looking forward to seeing more of their relationship going forward.

This book just continues to be fantastic. The flashback with Circe was great, with some super cool stuff in the present also. Diana enlarging her sword to slice through the Tetracide was a wild moment that fit right in with the vibe of this series. Just loving this run.

The change of the interior art from Hayden Sherman to Mattia de Iulis was a little jarring, but it fits with this story, in my opinion, and Iulis is absolutely fantastic. So, I can't really complain that much. Aside from that, this was a well-written first half and I'm looking forward to more.

Really good second half of this arc. Iulis continues to deliver, even if his style is still VERY different from Hayden Sherman, the regular series artist. As for Thompson, she just keeps on hitting home runs. She's absolutely (no pun intended) killing it with this series so far.

A great second part to this new arc that I'm glad to say I liked better than the first. Sherman continues to deliver on the art duties, and I'm really liking the mythology Thompson is bringing to the table here. Looking forward to the next interaction between Wonder Woman and Dr. Poison, assuming they do interact again.

I really enjoyed this. I understand why some people might be frustrated with the sudden deviation from the Ultraman plot, but this storyline is super interesting to me. Seeing Jon explore the Injustice universe creates a compelling experience. Jon is faced with different versions of Damian, Bruce, and his father that are different, yet also the same. Plus, his realization at the end of the issue of what Clark is really like in this universe was very well-done, in my opinion.

A really nice issue here. I especially loved THAT page, of course. Also known as the one almost everyone shares from this series, in which Clark saves Regan before they commit suicide. Rightfully so, by the way, That page is very emotional and very well-crafted. Either way, this was good stuff.

Interesting penultimate issue here. I liked seeing Lex getting a stronger focus here and I'm really looking forward to what I'm guessing will be some sort of confrontation between him and Clark in the next issue. I'm really hoping said issue sticks the landing nicely for this series.

A really nice finale to the series, in my opinion. Superman's perseverance was handled greatly by Morrison here, and I think they showed how well they understand the character. Furthermore, I wasn't too sure on Quitely's art at the beginning of this series, but he definitely sold me as time went on. A really good read throughout with this one.

The best issue yet, in my opinion. Morrison proves that they have a really solid grip on Lex's character, and I think they did a nice job with Clark as well. What really makes this relatively special is the writing for Lex and Clark's conversation throughout the issue. Quitely's art is good, as well, but Morrison's writing shines here.

This was my favorite issue of the run yet. Tombstone is written incredibly here, in present-day and in his backstory. In present-day, he's an absolute badass. In the present-day, he has a great origin, of sorts, that gives us a sense of how he came to be the way he is. Aside from Tombstone as a character, the main story of this title remains interesting. As I said in my review of the first issue, this feels like a classic gang/mobster story, which is very entertaining when done well. Also, very glad the cover of this issue isn't misleading like last time ;)

The Tombstone story continues to be engaging here, as Peter is straight-up deceived into thinking he's in Harlem and into doing Tombstone's work for him. Great stuff here, and I'm glad Tombstone had no intentions of hurting Robbie. Although it can be argued that it's taking some time to get to the MJ stuff, I'm still entertained by what we're getting here.

Despite the outrage over Mary Jane, this series continues to be very good. I liked that, although he was tricked by Tombstone in the last issue, Peter was able to end up using that whole situation in his favor as it shows that the both of them are smart people without making either of them seem "dumb." Overall, this was an engaging first arc for this run and I hope Tombstone makes a return to this title in the future.

This run has been very engaging so far, and our first issue after the milestone "one-shot" maintains that quality. Despite being a villain, Adrian's motivations for going after Peter are understandable and make their eventual confrontation at the end of the book all the better. Plus, Peter and Norman's interaction, featuring Mary Jane and Kamala, was well-done and showcased that Norman's sins being "eaten" doesn't mean everyone is going to magically forgive and/or forget his past. A great issue here overall.

An enjoyable wrap-up to this "mini-arc" of sorts. The bulk of this issue was Peter fighting Vulture, and it was a lot of fun to read. It just felt like a classic comic book fight. Plus, Peter being Peter with his witty mid-fight dialogue is always a treat when written well, and this was exactly that. As for the ending of the issue, I thought that Norman's reasoning for not getting on the glider to help Peter was great, as Wells is establishing him as a character the reader can get invested in. Despite the hate surrounding the Mary Jane & Paul situation, this book is honestly really good.

This is the type of book where it's evident how much the team loves the characters they're working on. I love Reilly making his style to something out of a 60's comic for the majority of this issue, whereas it's more sleek and modern when we're in 2549. As for Ewing's writing, the dialogue fits right in with the time period. While it fits in with 60's book, it's not too far into it to a point where it's super distracting. The majority of this issue could have been a 60's Ant-Man/Tales to Astonish book, and an entertaining one at that. However, what makes this all the better is the context surrounding this. As CrazyForRAMU pointed out in their review, the joke made about Namor putting the Fantastic Four in a movie isn't just a throwaway joke. As I stated in the beginning of this review, this is a book where it's evident how much the team cares about the characters they're working on. This was an interesting and strong start to this miniseries, and I'm intrigued to see where this goes.

We're two-for-two with this series as we move from Hank Pym to Eric O'Grady. While the last issue very much fit in with the Silver Age style of comics, this one feels more modern, which is what I would hope for with an Iredeemable Ant-Man story. The art from Reilly very much fits into this 2000's era as well. This era-specific art was seen in Issue 1 as well, where I felt as though his art was giving off a 1960's feel throughout the Hank story. What truly boosts this is how feel Ewing writes everything. He makes Eric an entertaining character to read over the course of this issue while also continuing to build the mystery of who this new Ant-Man is. We're halfway through this shorter miniseries and I'm looking forward to reading Scott Lang's story in Issue 3.

I thought this was a really good ending to a great miniseries devoted to honoring the legacy of Ant-Man. My thoughts on this issue are pretty consistent with what I've been saying about this title for the last three issues. Ewing delivers good scripts that give each of the different "Ant-Men" unique voices and personalities. I think that bringing them together for this time-jumping story was an awesome idea that he made work really well. When it comes to Reilly's art, he was fantastic throughout and that doesn't change here. If you've read my reviews for Issues 1-3, you'll know that I've always brought up his changing art style in this run. That's evident here once again. Although, we have seen glimpses of this sleeker version of his modern style over the course of the series from the glimpses into Zayn's time period. Overall, I really enjoyed this miniseries and I would definitely call it a must-read for Ant-Man fans.

Great stuff, once again. I think it's a testament to how amazing this series is that this was one of my least favorite issues of the series up to this point, and I'm still giving it the rating I am. Really appreciated the more comedic take this took towards the central issue(s), even if it's more of a dark dramedy, if anything. This issue, in particular, has been cool to see other people's feelings on, as it's one that I think can be interpreted in quite a few different ways. I see it as representing multiple things myself, including the desensitization to all of the death that happens every single day, living with one or more disabilities/medical conditions, and coming to terms with one's own mortality. Love this book.

Jed MacKay continues to be one of the best current writers today with this great team-building issue. I was expecting either Tony or Sam to be the leader of the team, but I'm very happy it's Carol. Plus, she's written very well here which makes it all the better. Referencing something that was mentioned in another user's review of this issue, I enjoyed seeing Carol check in with every member of the new team and including acknowledgement of their current situations. Plus, I totally forgot about last year's Timeless issue, so it was super cool to see Kang on the final page. I've been enjoying MacKay's Moon Knight and Doctor Strange runs so far, so I'm hoping this maintains the same kind of quality. So far, it's lived up to the hype.

A really well-written issue once again from MacKay. I really enjoyed the ominous feeling throughout this one, especially in the latter half when Thor and Wanda confront Nightmare. Plus, I'm glad to see Villa back on the art duties. I think he did a really nice job here and I'm happy he's, supposedly, drawing Issue 11 as well.

This didn't pack the same punch as the first issue did, but I still really enjoyed it. As another user pointed out in their review, we don't get as much character work as we did in Issue 1. Instead, we get more superhero stuff, which is also good. MacKay has proven to be excellent at writing dialogue in his current Moon Knight run, and this is no exception to that. Carol and Kang's meeting in Null-Time was very well-done, and I liked the other members of the team were put to use throughout this issue by having their actions tied-in with said meeting in Null-Time. Sam's section of that was my favorite of the bunch. Overall, this series is two-for-two so far and I can't wait to see where this storyline with Kang goes.

Another issue from this series I really enjoyed. I think story moving between each of the different team members was balanced well, even if they only got a few pages at a time. After building the Ashen Combine throughout the past few issues, MacKay made every Avenger in the fight look great. I especially enjoyed how he handled Thor here. I was only a couple pages into this book before I knew I would love it. Can't wait to see what's next, especially with the next issue apparently being focused on Vision.

Great issue once again with this series. I wasn't incredibly into the Twilight Court here, but I still do find them intriguing. What really makes this issue for me, along with Villa's super solid art, is how MacKay continues to nail the characters. My only hope, for now, is that the Twilight Court gets more interesting sooner rather than later.

Not my favorite issue of the series, but still a really good one. MacKay did a good job of establishing each Avenger and each member of The Twilight Court when it comes to their abilities and skill-sets. I really enjoyed him building upon this set-up by having each Avenger, essentially, switch places in order to win. I also enjoyed the art from Mortarino here. I don't remember seeing art from them previously.

Good stuff once again. Zdarsky and Acuña continue to do great jobs in their respective departments. I don't really have much to say about this other than that. I like the dynamics between everyone and I hope the final third of the miniseries delivers.

Glad to say that this was the best issue of the storyline yet, in my opinion. I really enjoyed the main story. Batman's fight with Peacekeeper-01 throughout the issue was entertaining and probably the best part of this for me. It also helps that, as usual, Jimenez does some incredible work with his art. The backup story here is the best it's been as well. Ghost-Maker's winning strategy in this issue was great and it was the best use of the flashbacks they've been doing thus far, in my opinion. All things considered, this book is really firing on all fronts and I can only hope that quality is maintained as we get closer and closer to Fear State.

A fantastic start to Zdarsky's run on Batman. This was an issue was looking forward to for quite some time after hearing how good Zdarsky's Daredevil run is, and I'm glad to say I wasn't disappointed. With his great scripts and Jimenez's fantastic art set the stage for this Failsafe arc, which is somewhat of a callback to 2000's JLA: Tower of Babel. Penguin making it seem like Batman killed him was not what I was expecting, but, already knowing what Failsafe's function is, I knew they were gonna have to find a crazy way for Failsafe to come after him. Speaking of Penguin, the fake-out with him in hospital and Tim being in the hospital after being shot was done very well, in my opinion, as was Bruce's commentary about the latter. To avoid constantly repeating myself, I'll just say that this was an awesome book.

This was a great follow-up to the previous issue. After being teased before, Failsafe is fully established here as a super dangerous threat to Batman. One thing I liked in particular was the fact that he was solely after Batman and nobody else. Even when the rest of the Bat-Family tried stopping Failsafe, they were basically swatted away so the focus could be turned back to Batman. I also really enjoy how Zdarsky writes Bruce's narration/inner monologue as well. Zur-En-Arrh returning was something I did not expect whatsoever, but it does create intrigue. As for the backup story, it was a good read just like the one from the #125. Zdarsky just knows how to write man.

The main story was interesting, which isn't anything new for this book. Plus, the backup story was a lot better than I expected, featuring some emotional moments with Tim and his mother. I would have given this issue an 8.5, but that backup was just surprisingly good.

Loved this issue, as I thought it was the best one for Dark Prisons yet and the best one overall in a while. I especially liked Bruce's flashbacks and the sections with Failsafe. Zdarsky's voice for Bruce continues to be great as well, in my opinion.

A very good finale to this arc. Jiménez's art is top-notch once again and it only makes this book better. I liked that there wasn't a backup story this time around, as I felt like there was more room for the main story. I'm really looking forward to what's next and I hope Zdarsky can maintain this level of quality like he was in this run's initial arc.

Very, very good. I wasn't always into Cowan's art, but I did think it was pretty solid overall and it did fit the great story being told. I'm not typically a fan of the art changing mid-issue, but the way this was laid out made it work and it also helps that Jiménez is fantastic. Hawthorne also did a solid job, as always, with the backup. The main story, itself, is surely what stands out here, as it's a well-written, more grounded story about a criminal in Gotham. That said, the backup was also nice for what it was. It earns the "tie-in" label for this issue, and I think this was the best way to go about it if DC wanted this labelled that way.

Though not at the heights of the first issue, in my opinion, this was still another strong read for this miniseries. Fabok's art delivers once again and Johns continues to put out a super interesting story. I don't really know how I feel about the stuff towards to end with Barbara and Jason, but it doesn't drastically alter my score of this issue or anything.

A great start here that does a really effective job of establishing Bill's character to new readers while also setting the stage for what's to come. This was my first major exposure to Johnson's art, and it's absolutely fantastic. He makes every action scene dynamic and impactful, but is also able to depict a great detail in the slower scenes as well. Every page is just awesome to look at, and that's not even talking about the writing. On top of his art, Johnson puts together a super compelling story. Bill's inferiority complex with Thor is a fairly simple concept, but Johnson builds upon it very nicely and, almost, tragically here. All things considered, I thought this was a strong first issue that really fired on all fronts.

For whatever reason, this worked a lot better for me than the first two issues. Don't get me wrong, the first two were both good, but this really clicked with me. The opening was really cool and it, once again, established Adana as a crazy powerful villain. Then, we got Blade killing Lord Daido in awesome fashion. I will say I would have liked if that part went longer, but it was still cool. I also really liked the setup of the mission going forward, as I think it creates an interesting premise. Plus, the addition of Doctor Strange at the end also has great potential for some really good content in Issue 4 and, possibly, beyond. This was definitely the best issue so far and I'm really looking forward to where this goes next.

Very glad to say that I liked this even more than the first issue. Honestly, a great read here. This time around, we get to know two human protagonists, in Cara and Rabbit, as they encounter Poke. Camp did a great job quickly establishing the dynamic between the mother and daughter, while also giving a good amount of emotional weight for them. Additionally, Morian, once again, gives us some really nice pages. I especially enjoyed the last few. Really looking forward to what's next, now that we've gotten one zombie-focused issue and one human-focused issue.

I don't think it matters that much, but I'll preface this by saying I read the Red Band Edition. Now, this book was awesome. It truly feels like a large-scale event in a good way. MacKay establishes pretty much all of the major players in the story going forward and introduces us to the villains, which all seem pretty cool. I'm looking forward to seeing more of them and learning more about them. I was glad to hear MacKay was getting to do an event, and he definitely delivered. As did Larraz, who does a great job drawing everything, as per usual. Now, about that ending. I guessed it by the end of the third-to-last page, but it was still really, really good. A bit of a bold move, in my opinion, but a welcome one at that. All things considered, this first issue was a hit and I'm fully invested in this.

One more time, I'm prefacing this review by stating that I got the Red Band Edition. Anyways, this was a very good conclusion, in my opinion. Larraz killed it on the art and MacKay wrote everyone super well. I was slightly annoyed by Varnae/Blade saying his weakness to the heroes right before said weakness (Brielle) showed up and took him down, but it wasn't a huge deal. That said, this was an awesome event series from a pair of fantastic creators.

This was a really good finale to this arc. Selina taking Roman's mask using it against him was done so well. I thought it was a great shot when you see her wearing the mask, and I thought it was funny to see Roman completely lose his mind once he realized she had the real mask. Plus, Leon's art was, as usual, fantastic here and it continues to fit the story well.

With that, this tie-in miniseries ends on a high note. While I would have liked to actually see Scott and Alex escape their cell with the puppies, I really enjoyed what we got with Jean and Madelyn. This series as a whole will go down as one of the stronger parts of Dark Web, if not THE strongest.

This was my favorite issue of the series yet. It went by a bit quick for me, but it was a ton of fun throughout. From the beginning game with the Atelier, to Wade & Valentine's fight with Last Bite & Rävohna, to Princess being the cutest and scariest creature simultaneously. Plus, Zagaria has some nice art here that particularly shines, for me, whenever Princess is on the page. Great stuff here.

This series continues to be the best it's been with this issue. Wade fighting the dream counterparts of Cable, Wolverine, Domino, and Spider-Man was fun to read, especially with his dialogue. Wong has been great at writing his character throughout this run, in my opinion. Plus, we got some nice, more emotional moments such as when Valentine shows that she wants the real Wade rather than what he thinks is the "ideal" version. Plus, we get Wade having to kill his "daughter" when he's forced to confirm that she isn't real. Loving this series so far.

DWJ kills it again with this book. The stage is set for a wrestling tournament like no other, and it absolutely delivers. This is the most action-heavy issue of the series so far and it's so much fun. I wasn't ready for FTR's Shatter Machine to be busted out by the Knights of Rhyne, but I loved it and said team is already established as a solid threat for Issue 4. Despite containing a lot of action, the series doesn't lose its emotional stakes. Aside from Lona and Cobrarsun, you have the added layer of Nexel and Petey trying to get their sister back as well. Along with all of that, Johnson's art blends perfectly with the action of the matches and the overall story being told.

Great ending to this storyline. MacKay is just so good, man. I loved how the fight ended by Doctor Strange highlighting the key difference between himself and General Strange. I'm very glad that the rumor of this possibly being the final issue seems to be false, as I've really been enjoying this run as of late.

This was hands down my favorite issue yet. Reading Stephen's journey of going through this, seemingly, endless war over thousands of years with his desperation increasing and morals being challenges was incredible. This acts as an origin story for the new General Strange character we saw at the end of the previous issue, and it definitely sold me on this character right out of the gate. MacKay has given us some great content with his current Moon Knight run, and it feels like he's really starting to cook up something great now with this Doctor Strange series.

Don't get me wrong, I liked everything before this issue and the last issue, but I think MacKay is really cooking something great with this current story. I loved the previous issue and this one was another hit. Stephen losing it on Tiboro was fantastic and just well-written. Throughout this issue, it really felt as though something big is on the horizon when it comes to facing General Strange. Plus, I thought the final page was a really intriguing cliffhanger. Ferry's art works better in some places than others here, but it doesn't take too much away from this for me. All in all, these past two issues have been the best this book has been and I hope it's only up from here.

Two absolute banger issues from Jed MacKay in this week and I'm here for it. While this wasn't quite as strong as Avengers #7, this was still really well-written and I'm super into this story right now. The strongest part of this, for me, was the ongoing conversation between Doctor Strange and General Strange throughout their fight, which was also really cool in its own right. Plus, Ferry is putting out some of his best work on this series to date, in my opinion. I'm really looking forward to seeing how this current story concludes with the next issue.

Very cool issue here. Really liked a lot of what we got with Death here, and I'm glad we're getting more into the ongoing story here, rather than focusing so much on the setup and world-building, as much as I can love and appreciate those two things. Looking forward to the potential confrontation between Death and Hurk. Additionally, I'm very interested to see more of the former's son.

Loved the intensity we got throughout this issue. Hickman is a writer that's fantastic at dialogue between characters, in my opinion. He consistently makes it something that's both intriguing and important. Nice to see that we're getting a stronger sense of furtherance of the story, as well. Looking forward to more.

A great issue. The plot isn't moving super fast, but it's moving just enough for this to be a good slower-burn. Things finally seem to be actually happening, and I'm really enjoying it. Ezra seems to become the living embodiment, of sorts, of the Message, and I'm very intrigued to see what that means for his character going forward. Additionally, I loved the opening pages with Chamberlain. He's definitely one of the best-written characters in the book thus far.

Easily the best issue so far. Loved the pages depicting the battle, as Dragotta did a fantastic job throughout. Additionally, I thought the dialogue between Andrew and the Horsemen was very well-written. I, especially, really enjoyed the final couple of pages. Just great stuff on all fronts here. Hopefully the series maintains this level of quality going forward.

Another great issue here. I think I preferred the previous one over this one, but I really enjoyed both of them. The introduction of Death and Xiaolian's son was super intriguing and I'm really looking forward to seeing the former hunt him down. Additionally, I'm liking the larger politics at play throughout this and I hope that side of things gets some stronger developments.

We take a break from the main characters we've been following here, but it's still great content. A super interesting backstory for Hulk here that I really enjoyed throughout. Very much looking forward to seeing him pop back up in the series again at some point. Also, Dragotta continues to put out really nice interiors here.

Another great issue here. This time, we get into Ezra's origins in The Message, as well as a nice glimpse into the past of the Four Horsemen. I will say that I think we need to start getting into more ongoing story, as opposed to jumping around in the way this issue and the previous issue did. It's nice to get stuff like this and I really enjoyed it, but I also want something that builds more off of what's already been established.

Really well-done, in my opinion. Dragotta's art continues to be good, though I thought Hickman's writing was the strongest aspect here. I think he did a really nice job of further establishing Antonia as a pure nationalist over the course of this issue, and I'm looking forward to seeing more of her character in this book.

A great start here, in my opinion. Of course, Acuña puts out some amazing work throughout this. It's always a pleasure to see him doing interiors, as well, so that was very nice. The story was really good here, as well. A lot of establishing characters...just for multiple of them to either be dead or close to it. That's war, though, and I presume that's what this is really going to dive into. The effects and ramifications of war, which I'm really looking forward to seeing Remender's perspective on through this book.

Great, once again, I still think the previous issue was this book's best thus far, but I'm still really into this. I feel like I've seen many other say something similar to this, but I think it's a testament to how good this is that I've never been big into war stories and I'm liking this as much as I am. It definitely helps when you have two guys like Remender & Acuña working on the book, though. In any case, I'm feeling that Milton's ethics/morals/etc. are going to be tested in the next issue, and I'm really looking forward to seeing that, particularly after how he talked about the bats of this land in the first issue.

Another really good one-shot story, of sorts, that continues the trend of keeping the team isolated from each other. I still don't know how I feel about that approach for the first few issues of the run, but the stories are two-for-two thus far, in my opinion. This was, like the last issue, a super intriguing sci-fi story that feels like a throwback to older titles.

This was my first issue reading Jeremy Adams' Flash run, and it did not disappoint. Adams writes such a wholesome and enjoyable adventure for Wally and Ace. The dialogue between them is really what makes this all the more great. Wally's story about how he came into his own was very compelling to see. I also enjoyed that the setup for the next issue didn't take up that much of the issue. The majority of this issue was focused on Wally and Ace, while leaving just enough room to introduce their next story with Girder. Just great stuff.

I wasn't quite sure what to expect with this one, but I'm really happy with what we got. Wyn is already a great protagonist that's likable from the start. Aiko and Dimitri are really good characters as well. Dimitri is a fun sidekick, and I really enjoyed the conversation between Aiko and Wyn in the bar. I'm really looking forward to more content involving the two of them. This was just a really nice introduction to this new section of the Marvel Universe and I can't wait to see what comes next. I sense big things coming with this series.

Another really good read. I will say that this is just barely a 9/10 for me, as this took just a little too long to get as interesting as it ended up being. That said, this got the most intriguing when focusing on Aiko and the new character, Mia. I liked the other stuff with Wyn, Doctor Strange, and Cubisk Core as well, but I just wasn't as into it as the Aiko/Mia section of the book and the first issue as a whole. Either way, this series continues to have me hooked and I just really enjoy what Hickman and Schiti are putting together here.

A super interesting issue here. Schiti's art continues to be great, and I'm still really enjoying the world that Hickman is building here. I think he told a really good origin story to start this issue off with Robert. I'm very interested to see what happens the next time Wyn and Aiko see each other, considering the confrontation they were about to have in this issue.

This was a series I almost didn't get, but I'm very glad I picked it up last-minute. The previous two issues have been great and this was no different. I'm happy to see that Cantwell has taken the Dark Web crossover and purely used it to his advantage. As with the issue before this, the crossover doesn't drag this book down whatsoever. Across the board, his writing is great and he's able to stretch things out just enough before hitting Norman with a flashback or reminder of his past. As for Medina, his art continues to fit right in here. Just a well-done book and I really hope the next two issues stick the landing.

A pretty strong way to end the run, in my opinion. This just really brought everything together very nicely. I especially liked Drax's sacrifice and how that was handled. I also thought that Peter's dialogue with Vicoria was well-written. Good stuff all around and I'm glad to say this series has officially stuck the landing.

This was the best issue of this series yet. We only focus on Rocket throughout this, but that was definitely the right call, in my opinion. The first three issues of this have been about the rest of the team dealing with Grootfall on different worlds, and I think having a whole issue dedicated to Rocket dealing with it was a great idea. The execution is what makes it, however, as Kelly & Lanzing are able to take a fairly simple story at its core and write it well enough to make it resonate with the reader. You truly feel Rocket's pain and grief as he's tasked with protecting others from something that was once one of his closest friends, if not his absolute closest friend. This series continues to get better and better, and I'm very much looking forward to learning more about Grootfall in the next issue.

A bit of an emotional issue with this one, as we go through all of the different team member's feelings about what's happened with Groot. While I was expecting a bit more from Grootfall's origin, especially with how much it's been dragged out during this series, I have enough to be satisfied here. The story was more about the team members and that's perfectly fine, especially when it's written well. I also thought the art was good on this issue, with Lins filling in for Kev Walker. I thought his art fit right in with the art we've been getting previously. All things considered, this was another hit for this series and I continue to look forward to what comes next.

Great stuff here in the conclusion of the first arc. I feel like I would be repeating myself aside from that comment, though. Segovia puts out some nice art and Wells provides a super engaging story, this time with more emotional moments, such as Alex grieving over the death of Madelyne. I love when a book can balance comedic moments and more serious/emotional moments well, and this was an awesome case of that. Plus, the line from Nanny on the last page was crazy.

Wells continues to do a great job handling all of these characters. The humor is great here, as are the dynamics between all of the characters. I also think this was the perfect way to involve this book in X of Swords without making it have a large impact on the bigger picture of Krakoa. Awesome stuff all around from this title once again.

A really nice interlude of sorts for X of Swords's second half. This issue and the previous felt a bit disconnected from the crossover, but I think that worked in the run's benefit. This was another great issue for the series and I love how terrible Wells writes Sinister to be.

This was the weakest issue of the series thus far, in my opinion, which is also really saying something about the book as a whole when I'm still giving this issue as high of a rating as I am. The stuff focused on Cyclops was super cool, though I think what stuck out to me the most here was when this book focused on Sabretooth and Emma Frost. I think it's just because I've been enjoying the mutants asserting themselves to humans.

This was just an absolutely action-packed opening issue for the series. This was a strong first issue that gives us enough to establish a new status-quo, while also leaving just enough out to create intriguing mysteries, such as what happened in El Paso and how Bruce managed to create this starship, of sorts, in the first place. Ottley's art here is absolutely fantastic, and he particularly shines in the crazy action scenes. As for Cates, this issue is just another case of him being great at writing. Awesome stuff.

This series just continues to be a lot of fun. Seeing what happened to Tony Stark and the X-Men in this universe was interesting to see, and I appreciated the, sort of, homage to the Dark Phoenix saga with the death of this universe's Cyclops. Once again, Ottley does amazing work with the action in this book. The story from Cates continues to be intriguing as well, and I like the use of Peter Parker in this world by making him a Spider-Hulk of sorts. Cates also sets Thunderbolt Ross as a cold, heartless villain as well. This book is just great.

A great issue that builds a lot of the story more before the conclusion of this arc in the next issue. The interaction between Ross and the alternate Bruce is great, and it really shows how messed up this reality has become. As for the main Bruce, I think the starship being almost a metaphor or representation of repressed trauma and emotions is fantastic. As for the art, I think it's well-documented at this point how much I love just about anything Ottley does. My opinion has not changed on that after reading this. Cates and Ottley continue to be a stellar duo on this run.

This series continues to improve with what I would say is the best issue so far. I think Ridley has created a very intriguing and thought-provoking inner-conflict for Jace with the introduction of the unknown antagonist. Plus, I found the political aspect of this book when it comes to Commissioner Becket's murder and everything that came out about him. Plus, Duce's art is nicely detailed and I think it's a good fit for this book. Hopefully this title is able to maintain this pace, as I think this is the best it's been since it started.

Another strong issue for this title. Ridley continues to tell an intriguing political mystery here. I think he's developing Jace's character nicely and I also like the little team that's beginning to form here with Vol and possibly Hadiyah. Jace doesn't necessarily need to have a "Bat-Family." In fact, I think it's better that he doesn't. I think an interesting contrast between him and Bruce would come with this difference. Moving back to the story itself, I'm interested to see how this all plays out, especially with Mayor Villanueva supposedly being the next target.

This was a really strong debut for this series. I wasn't sure what to think going into this after seeing the previews, but I knew I had to check it out with Ewing writing it AND with the "Immortal" tagline. As you can see by my score, I'm glad I did. I wasn't a big fan of Ewing bringing back the classic costume, but the story and the art here were both fantastic. Cóccolo's art is really good here and looks so smooth throughout. Moving back to Ewing, he does an outstanding job of using this issue to introduce Thor to new readers while also giving older readers enough to be entertained and interested. Overall, Ewing has definitely sold me on this series and gotten me to come along for the ride. I can't wait to see what's to come.

We're two-for-two with this series, as I really enjoyed this issue. It didn't quite pack the same punch as Issue 1, but it was still well-written and I really enjoyed reading Thor's thoughts throughout the entirety of this. The ending here was super interesting as well, and I'm very much looking forward to seeing what comes of this confrontation with Loki. Plus, Cóccolo's art is once again super clean and just fantastic overall. I'm loving this run so far.

This title continues to be really well-written and well-drawn with the third issue. Cóccolo's art is just so clean and it does nothing but make every page better. I hope he doesn't leave this title anytime soon. As for Ewing, he definitely has a case for being one of the best writers Marvel has right now. This run and his current X-Men: Red series have both been great, and I'm planning on checking out his current Venom run with Ram V. and Torunn Grønbekk very soon. Back to this issue, I think both Thor and Loki are written very nicely here. Thor is forced to challenge himself in order to solve Loki's riddle, which was entertaining, and I really enjoyed how this was done as way for Loki to help Thor prepare for Toranos. Plus, I'm super excited to see Storm coming into this. I mentioned Ewing's X-Men: Red run earlier, and he's written Storm fantastically in that. I have no doubts this will continue to be the case when she inevitably shows up.

Great issue to set up the Thor Corps in the next one. I was super excited about this team when I saw the cover for Issue 5 in the solicitations. I'm especially excited for Bill, as he's one of my favorite Marvel characters, if not my absolute favorite. I've been waiting for him to get some spotlight ever since Daniel Warren Johnson's fantastic miniseries with him in 2021. All things considered, I'm really looking forward to seeing this awesome team face Toranos in the next issue. Cóccolo's art made Toranos and everyone else just look great, as per usual. Plus, those last two pages were extremely interesting.

A really cool issue detailing an early adventure of Thor and Loki. I really liked the approach to the story with Loki re-telling the story to Thor in the present, along with the added touch of some of their current dialogue being incorporated into the story. Plus, I'm really interested by how this issue started and ended. The recent announcement of the Roxxon Thor storyline is definitely intriguing and I'm looking forward to seeing how this story continues to build in the next few issues.

A really good issue as we really start to delve into the Roxxon storyline a bit. It doesn't happen until the final few pages of the book, but everything before it was great and I continue to be excited for this storyline. The dialogue between Thor and Gaea was relatively long, but just about everything worked well. Ewing is the man.

The final issue of this series before Sins of Sinister does a great job of setting up intrigue going into the event. Werneck's art is, as usual, very nice here and he does particularly great work during the action sequences. As for Gillen's writing, it continues to be fantastic with the inner-narration of Charles Xavier. His internal discussion about the X-Men and mutants as a whole was just so interesting to read, and the final page is just crazy.

The fallout of Sins of Sinister is felt strongly here, and Gillen writes another great issue with this one. My favorite part of this had to be Storm and Emma's conversation, where Emma basically calls out Storm for not noticing anything being wrong five years into the timeline after she had come down on Charles, Exodus, Hope, and Emma. Colossus being Storm's proxy on the council is intriguing and I'm interested to see how this will (most likely) impact the events of the next issue, assuming it'll be the Colossus-centered one of the series.

I wasn't sure what to to expect with Doug being the main character this time around, but I really enjoyed this. While he is on the cover and he does narrate this throughout, he does take a bit of a backseat at times, with the Council's discussion and the fight between Ororo and Exodus being the prime examples. Nonetheless, this is the last issue of the series before Fall of X and it really feels like things are starting to fall apart for Krakoa. I know the next phase is Fall of X, but part of me hopes the mutants aren't done on Krakoa, as I really like the concept and I would like for it to continue for a long, long time.

Not quite as strong as the opening issue, but still a really good read. After joining the Quiet Council in Issue 1, we get a nice issue primarily focused on Hope and Sinister. This did a good job of making me, someone who hasn't read a lot of stories with her, like Hope's character and become even more glad she's on the council. Her interactions with Exodus, another character I don't know too much about, were some of the highlights of this issue. Plus, you have the always fun Sinister to top it all off.

This book continues to be fantastic. I'm not the biggest Destiny fan, but Gillen makes her a very compelling character here. Her love story with Mystique is well-done throughout this issue, and I really liked how she realized that Sinister cloned Moira. Along with Werneck's great art, Gillen writes a very intriguing story that continues to maintain my attention in this era of X-books.

What's crazy is that this is probably my least favorite issue of the series, but it's still really good. I don't really know much about Exodus, so I wasn't sure what to expect going into this. Luckily for me, Gillen was crafted a story that makes Exodus an interesting character by detailing his past with Apocalypse and Magneto. I'm still missing Lucas Werneck, but Bandini continues to do a nice job here. Overall, this was another good read from this series. Going into Issue 6, I'm facing a similar feeling as I did with this issue, in that I don't really know much about Sebastian Shaw. Hopefully the next issue has the same effect this one had, in making me more interested in the main character.

Much like the previous issue, Gillen writes an interesting story for a character I don't really know much about. This time, we have Sebastian Shaw being focused on here with a fairly compelling backstory and an encounter with a demon that makes him look like an absolute badass. I also enjoyed his judgment, as I have with most instances during Judgment Day. Before all of this, we're also treated to an intriguing interaction between Sinister and Destiny. Great stuff again from Gillen, plus the return of Werneck to this series is a very welcome one.

This was a nicely done flashback issue for Mystique and Destiny, featuring Sinister. Bandini once again proves to be a nice fill-in artist, despite me missing Lucas Werneck every time there's a switch. Nonetheless, this was an enjoyable book. Mystique and Destiny are very nice together, and, more often than not, I enjoy reading Sinister (especially when Gillen is writing him). The ending page is pretty cool as well, as the Sins of Sinister event comes closer and closer.

The only stuff from Johnson I've read at this point are the three issues of Action Comics when it was the Kal-El Returns "crossover" with Son of Kal-El and the John Stewart backup stories in the current Hal Jordan series. So, I wasn't quite sure what to expect when this was announced. Luckily, this was a nicely-put-together story that generates a bunch of interest from me. Bruce's stuff is intriguing, and Johnson creates a sense of fear and anxiety throughout the book with him. Plus, we had the introduction of Charlene, who becomes a fairly compelling and interesting character in a short amount of time. While the story was engaging, the main reason I was convinced to read this was Nic Klein. I've loved Klein's art for a few years now, and he doesn't miss whatsoever here. I thought Thor was the perfect title for him, but he puts absolute greatness on every page here. While I liked all of his art here, he especially shines when drawing the gorier parts of this book. All things considered, I think this new run shows a lot of promise from the start and I really hope this type of quality can be maintained for however long this goes for.

Although this may not pack the punch that Issue 1 had, it's still great. Johnson said he was going to do horror with this run, and he knocks it out of the park here. There's such an ominous and uneasy feeling throughout this book that is only made better by Klein's incredible art. Religious cults have gained a more common presence in stories over the years, but when it's done right it's done right. This zombie-looking (Still not quite sure if they're straight-up zombies or just gnarly looking for a different reason) group of followers is really cool and I'm super excited to see what happens between them and Hulk in Issue 3. We're two-for-two with this series, and I have a feeling this is going to be a great run based off what we've gotten so far.

We're right back up in terms of quality for this series. I didn't dislike Issue 3 by any means, as you can see by my 8.5/10 review of it. However, I did feel as though the ongoing story took a bit of a backseat for pure action. This time around, the story is right back in the spotlight and Johnson writes it well. Charlie continues to become a compelling character here and I hope we learn more about her connection to Earl in Issue 5 or sometime in the future of this run. Speaking more about the art, I will always miss Nic Klein when he's not doing the art, but Foreman isn't bad whatsoever. Yes, he's not Nic Klein, but he's a pretty solid artist and I thought his style worked well with the story presented. Oh yeah, I didn't even mention how cool it was to see Man-Thing in this one.

Let's get this out of the way. It's so great to have Klein back on the art duties. Travel Foreman did a pretty solid job, in my opinion, but Klein was one of the initial selling points of this book for me. Of course, he did a fantastic job here, especially with that Hulk transformation towards the end. As for Johnson's story, it was super interesting and I continue to really enjoy what he's putting together here. The scenes with the unnamed guy getting the violent flashes in his mind were really well-done, in my opinion. Good stuff all around with this one and I'm really looking forward to seeing how this story plays out.

An issue full of awesome action with great art by Klein. I enjoyed Wilson's color in the majority of this, but I particularly enjoyed the pages where Klein did his own colors. I think it was a great way to create a distinction between the two different "realms." Plus, Johnson did a great job of including a nice amount of actual story here as well, aside from the action. I'm really looking forward to seeing where the next story arc goes, as I've been intrigued by what I've read from the solicitations. Hopefully Danny Earls does a good job of filling in for Klein on the art duties.

A well-written issue that just crosses the 9/10 threshold for me. This is really because of the impact of those final few pages. Rhodey getting arrested for infiltrating a Stark Unlimited building is one thing that Ton'y going to beat himself up over, but Rhodey being framed for murder is something even worse for Tony (also Rhodey, of course). It's also good to see Frigeri back and I'm interested by that new armor for Tony.

This series continues to be the best it's been. Frigeri delivers nice art once again and Duggan is writing a very compelling story here. He's done a great job of writing Tony so far, in my opinion. These last two issues, especially, have done a very effective job of making me care about his character. I'm hoping this level of quality continues, as I've really been enjoying this despite Iron Man never really being one of my favorite characters. I've always liked him, but I just would have never considered him a favorite.

This issue is a really good depiction of The Joker. On one hand, you have the main story. This was a pretty interesting setup for what's to come. Joker trying to take over the rest of the world is a solid premise and I'm looking forward to seeing how it plays out. What really solid this side of the book for me was the twist at the end with Joker coming out of the bathroom. Plus, the art is fantastic throughout. Moving onto the backup, I thought it was a pretty funny story that was able to be humorous while also maintaining Joker's darker traits. The art here very different from the main story, but it's nice as well. This book really fired on all fronts, on my opinion.

Another really good issue here. Introducing Red Hood into this series is a good idea, in my opinion, as I like the idea of him hunting down The Joker. He's the character that might have the most right to do so. As for the book's namesake, I'm very interested by his story as well. I enjoy the mystery Rosenberg is putting together here with the two Jokers and I also thought Harley's section of the book was well-written. As for this issue's backup story, I don't know that I enjoyed it as much as Issue 1's, but I still do really like the tone both stories have had so far.

A really nice start here. I wasn't sure how I would feel about the team being so large, but I like it. It's more realistic, honestly, and I do think it allows for more freedom when putting stories together. Aside from that, I found the story to be well-written here. I don't think it's something we haven't seen before, but Waid still wrote it well. Also, I would be remiss to not bring up Mora's art. As usual, he did a fantastic job here. I don't know how he's balancing this and the current Superman run, but I'm really hoping he sticks with this series if he has to leave one of the titles.

Definitely my favorite issue of the series yet. I really liked the hard focus on Legion in this issue, as he's been my second favorite character across Spurrier's work on Nightcrawler, who takes my top spot. I think this issue did a great job of showcasing Legion's growth as a character, as well as his current state. I just really enjoyed this one and I hope that the series continues to stay at this level of quality as we deviate from Judgment Day and get back to the main story.

Another issue for X of Swords that I really enjoyed. I understand that this can get heavy with the dialogue and that might turn some people off, but I thought it was great. Lolli's art was hit-or-miss throughout this for me, but Ayala's writing was really good, in my opinion. I'm not sure why Ayala's here instead of Gerry Duggan, but I'm not complaining. I found myself really invested in the struggle between Ororo and Shuri and I thought it was built well over the course of the issue. We're not even halfway through the crossover yet and it already feels as though it's going to have a big influence on the future of Krakoa as a whole.

A well-written issue here that really kicks the second half of this crossover into a higher gear. I really appreciated how this worked as an establishment and setup issue in terms of the champions of Krakoa and Arakko, respectively, meeting each other at a dinner party before going against each other. Plus, Caselli delivered with the art as per usual.

I thought this did a really nice job of depicting the grief felt by the Marauders, Bobby and Ororo especially, when they find out about Kate's death. Though she died two issues ago and we kind of skipped over it completely in the last one, I thought this did a great job of finally following up on that. This was the best issue yet.

This was a similar case for me as Moon Knight #15. I was ready to give this an 8.5, but then we got the final few pages with Marc, Marlene, and Reese. This series is two-for-two on its one-shots, with the Devil's Reign tie-in one-shot before this being absolutely fantastic. While this wasn't quite as good as that issue, this is still really good. The conflict Badr faces here is great and works well with his character thus far. Also, as much as I always miss Alessandro Cappuccio when he's not on the book, Sabbatini does a nice job here and, at times, it feels as though he's trying to impersonate Cappuccio a bit with his art here.

While the ending isn't quite what I expected, I'm very interested to see what happens with the alternate personalities finally being introduced in this run. Steven Grant and Jake Lockley are the biggest aspect of Moon Knight that was missing in this run, and I'm excited that they're finally here. Their absence didn't make the series bad by any means, but it's such a notable part of the character that I thought they would have appeared at this point. Nonetheless, another great issue from the incredible duo of MacKay and Cappuccio. As always, I need more Moon Knight content from them.

I was sitting on a solid 8.5 for what was a fun and well-written issue, but then we got Marc and Reese's conversation and embrace at the end of the book. Over the course of this series, Reese has possibly become my favorite supporting character in this series and I'm glad to see her and Marc have a moment like that was just so heartwarming. MacKay and Cappuccio are magic.

Well, good lord, Moon Knight absolutely wrecked those two. I was expecting a little more fight from Nemean and Grand Mal, but this was insanely cool. Moon Knight being badass is an aspect of this series that MacKay has done incredibly well, and this reinforces that point. The ending of this interested me as well, as I'm looking forward to seeing where things go with Marc and Greer confronting the vampires.

Despite the minimal use of the book's titular character, this was a great issue primarily about Tigra. I hadn't read much of her material before this, but this issue alone got me invested in her character. Her relationship with her son, William, was very enjoyable. Her inner monologue was done very well also, and it reminds everyone just how good Jed MacKay is at writing (Alessandro Cappuccio's art was fantastic once again as well). I'm not 100% sure how I feel about Marc and Greer possibly being a couple quite yet, but I am a sucker for a good romance, so hopefully it turns out well. All in all, this was an awesome Tigra-focused issue.

It's crazy that we're almost 30 issues into this series and just continues to deliver with great quality books. This issue is no exception. It's been well-documented throughout my reviews of this run how much I love Alessandro Cappuccio's art, but Sabbatini does some of his best work on the title yet with this issue, in my opinion. It seems to me that, at times, he's trying to emulate Cappuccio's art into his work here, but I don't mind one bit as long as the art is good. Plus, I thought Marc going through the different dreams was very well-done and I'm glad MacKay didn't spend more time than needed on Marc trying to figure out who the big villain was. With the special over-sized #25 coming out soon, this series continues to keep me interested and invested.

An awesome issue here that really feels like it's the first part of a grand finale. Based off of this, we seem to be in for a ride with the upcoming final two issues of the series. I'm very glad to hear the story will continue, even if it's spiritually with Vengeance of the Moon Knight in January. Back to this issue itself, this was simply a great start to this storyline that really builds upon the characters featured in the series up until this point to create an entertaining story. I love Jed MacKay and I love Moon Knight.

Three issues in and this series is still really good. Cappuccio's art continues to be absolutely stellar, and the story is still intriguing with the introduction of Hunter's Moon. There's a lot of action in this issue, but it's nicely balanced by the dialogue between Moon Knight and Hunter's Moon. One other aspect of this book I liked was the interaction towards the beginning between Mr. Knight and Reese. It was just nicely done and I liked that it established that vampires don't always equal evil.

This was another well-written issue for the series. This time, we're given a lot more backstory on Dr. Badr, which was very intriguing. Learning about his upbringing, how he became Hunter's Moon, and how his beliefs have been challenged recently was just great. Plus, Cappuccio's art was amazing as usual. The first six issues are now over and done with, and they were all very enjoyable.

Another really good issue for the series. Marc continues to be absolutely badass, and this is seen particularly in his confrontation with 8-Ball. I enjoyed seeing him fight with multiple different villains while attempting to learn more about Zodiac and, while I am really missing Alessandro Cappuccio's art here, Sabbatini's art isn't bad and it fits in with Moon Knight. I'm looking forward to where this Zodiac story goes, because so far it has just been very entertaining.

This was a really good issue, which is a little surprising due to this being a issue solely focused on Hunter's Moon. That's not to say I think he's a bad character or anything, because I've actually really been enjoying him so far in this series. However, my "shock" comes from the fact that this is the first time Badr has been given the spotlight to himself for a whole issue and I just wasn't sure whether or not his character would be capable of leading an issue. I should have known he'd be able to, especially with Jed MacKay writing the scripts. Like the rest of the run thus far, this was very well-written and is another showcase of why MacKay has quickly become one of my favorite current writers, if not my absolute favorite.

I was almost a little surprised at how good this ended up being. This was a pretty good issue centered around the DOX website that's been shown from Brisson's side of this title in the past. I thought all of that stuff was well-written, but what boosted this up to a 9/10 for me was Glob's story throughout this issue. I thought Brisson did a fantastic job with Glob here and, with the last few pages, he made me instantly care so much more about him. Great stuff here in one of the best issues of the series so far.

Another great issue for X of Swords with Brisson's final issue on this series. I think he did a nice job of building the tension in this story and conflict within Cypher. It's also awesome to have Reis back doing art. He absolutely killed it here, as per usual.

I'm really liking the voice Hickman has for Sunspot, which was very much on display here. I think it's evident that Hickman is having a good time writing these characters, which makes it all the more enjoyable for everyone reading. Plus, Reis's art is, once again, awesome. These two are a great fit for this book.

This rocked. Definitely my favorite issue of the series yet. The art just felt better this time around, which could possibly be made so with the addition of Renna to the art duties, but I don't know for sure. Furthermore, the story was just stronger than its been in the past, in my opinion. I loved how powerful Jean was portrayed to be here, particularly. The stuff at the beginning and the ending to her fight with Gorr were both just so good. The introduction of Thanos has me even more hopeful, as well, as I'm super interested to see the two of them go against each other. I need more issues like this one, please.

This was my favorite issue of this series yet, and I can't believe how much I like this. That's not to say I don't like Poison Ivy or that I was expecting this run to be bad. I just didn't really have any expectations in the first place. I haven't read much of Poison Ivy prior to this book and she's never been one of my favorite Batman villains. However, Wilson and Takara have put together a super compelling story here that is maintaining my interest and making me invested in Ivy's character, particularly so with this issue where the sentimental side we saw in the previous issue is possibly growing stronger here.

The bulk of this issue was a fairly simple story, but when it's executed well it's executed well. This was a another great read for this miniseries turned maxiseries. Pamela standing up to George is just great, and Takara's art makes it all the better by adding a sense of hysteria to the scene. Plus, that page he did with the Green Man is just so damn cool. One thing I will say about this series is that it's taking a little bit to get to the actual point of everything, which could be why it was extended from 6 issues to 12. Either way, I'm still enjoying this.

I was sitting on an 8.5/10, or maybe even an 8.0/10 for this one. However, that ending was pretty crazy. That's if I understood everything correctly, though. I don't think of myself as being incredibly intelligent or anything, but I also like to think that I'm far from stupid. That said, this series is a little confusing for me at times. Not with the timelines, but more with the higher concepts. After reading this, I think the idea presented of the different levels of planetary societies is super intriguing and it gives way to a super ominous ending to this issue. I'm looking forward to what comes of it in the next issue.

Another really enjoyable issue. I particularly liked the stuff more in the "present" as Emma is approached by Charles and Magneto, as well as the introduction of the Quiet Council concept. The, sort of, information dump regarding Dominions in the future was interesting as well, but I haven't always found this series the most engaging when it focuses on said future. With one issue of this miniseries left and two left including House of X #6, all I hope is that the landing is stuck.

Another great issue for this series. This starts and ends by showcasing the different viewpoints Frank and the Archpriestess have, which is conveyed well through the ninjas who survived their encounter with Ares in the previous issue. Speaking of the Archpriestess, I enjoyed her conversation with Ares as well. The two of them both want Frank to be a certain way, but it seems like neither of them are going to get exactly what they want. As for Maria, her content in the series continues to maintain my interest, but I think she needs more development going forward for that to keep going. Overall, really entertaining stuff.

We only have one issue left for this miniseries and it continues to be awesome. I will say that I didn't quite enjoy this as much as the first two issues, but it was still great. Vecchio's art is still pretty good, but it's truly Ewing's writing where this shines the most. I think he balances Magneto and Storm well throughout this, and he also manages to write the both of them very well. All I can say is that I hope Issue 4 sticks the landing. Knowing Ewing, though, it definitely will.

The strongest issue of this series so far. I think this found a really nice balance between the more lighthearted moments and the deeper ones. The stakes still aren't really all that high here, but Rowell does an excellent job of making just about every character in this book compelling. Great stuff with this one.

I might change my mind on this score at some point, but I really enjoyed this one. The humor was really good here, and I liked the more serious moments as well. Waid being able to balance these tones well is something I've mentioned multiple times before with this run. Additionally, Sudžuka continues to do a really solid job with his art. I'm really liking this book right now, which really makes it a shame that Waid is leaving this series after the next issue.

A really good opening issue that sets the stage for this larger storyline. Gillen, once again, writes Sinister very well here. While everything here is good setup for the few months to follow this, my, personally, favorite parts of this were the brief, one-page panels that showed the rest of the world's heroes/villains getting taken down. Ben Grimm murdering the rest of the Fantastic Four in the way that he did and Scarlet Witch's death were my absolute favorites here. Gillen continues to rise up my list of favorite current writers with this issue, not to mention Lucas Werneck's always fantastic art.

A very interesting conclusion to the Sins of Sinister event. Sinister is one of my favorite X-Men characters, so I really enjoyed how he was written here (something Gillen has been fantastic at time and time again), but of course it was also bittersweet to see him lose. If you read my review for Immoral X-Men #2, you can probably guess that I'm glad Rasputin IV has traveled to current time. I'm really excited to see where her character goes from here. Truly an exciting time to be an X-fan.

I liked this even more than Issue 1. The second part Aaron & Kirk's story, while still on the shorter side, was a lot more interesting this time around and really got me invested. Pepose & Vitti's story was nice as well. I've been loving Vitti's art since I first saw it during the Sins of Sinister event, and it really fits in here. Finally, we have the third story from Ying & Cresta. This dragged things down a little bit for me until the very end. The majority of it felt very bland, but the ending was super ominous and came out of left field, for me. I was going to rate this 8.5, but it gets an extra 0.5 for that crazy ending. I don't know how it would happen, but some follow-up on that has some potential. Although, leaving things on that note is also a great way to end, leaving the reader to forever wonder what become of the boy.

Genuinely surprised I enjoyed this as much as I did. While I'm very familiar with Werneck's art and love it, I've never read anything from Ayodele prior to this, which is why I wasn't sure how this would play out. Luckily, this was great. With that said, I do have some gripes. For example, the last page really felt like it came out of nowhere. Furthermore, I do think certain moments would have used a little more time to breathe. That said, if we continue to get the type of stuff we got here with some improvements, this could end up being a really great series.

I wasn't as enthralled with this issue as I was with the last one, unfortunately. Though, this was still really good. Swamp Thing struggles with his humanity after the revelation he was faced with in the previous issue, and I thought it was well-done. I appreciated the different art style in his dream sequences, for lack of a better term. Everything else here was good, as well, particularly with Woodrue. However, the stuff with Swamp Thing was what stood out, to me.

Another super interesting issue here that finally brings Swamp Thing and Woodrue together by the end. Woodrue was going absolutely nuts in this issue, man. The stuff with Swamp Thing exploring the Green was intriguing as well, and I'm hoping to learn more during this run. Looking forward to the confrontation between Swamp Thing and Woodrue, as well as the Justice League showing up in the next issue.

Great start to this new storyline. Very disturbing stuff, particularly with how Paul and the Monkey King came together, as well as Jason interaction with Harry and the former's prediction/warning/etc. coming to fruition. Really looking forward to Jason, and mos likely Etrigan, being involved with this series.

I was sitting at an 8.5 for this, but I really enjoyed that last interaction between Swamp Thing and Paul. Crazy interiors from Bissette here, specifically with the more action-centric moments. Etrigan, in particular, looked gnarly. Really glad that I liked this more than the previous issue. Moore & Bissette are a fantastic duo.

A great one-shot story here. McManus does a solid job filling in here, but he doesn't match Stephen Bissette, unfortunately. In any case, Moore's story here is what shined above all else. Really loved seeing Swamp Thing trying to put Alec to rest throughout this one. Just really, really good.

For me, a comic book seems like a hard medium to do good/effective horror in. With movies and television, you can rely on sound and even jump-scares. However, neither of those have the the same level of effect as they do in comics, in my opinion. That said, Moore & Bissette put something together here that, genuinely, made my skin crawl. Hats off, because this was really good.

Am I bumping this up to a 9.0 because of the ending? Maybe. In all seriousness, this was another really good read. Swamp Thing leading Arcane to his own demise was, genuinely, great. Gave him the ol' one-two and absolutely rocked him. That ending, though, was great. Need follow-up on that immediately.

I was ready for this to be a bump in the road for Moore's run at the start of this...however, this ended up being a another great read. Yes, it can definitely take a bit to get into this with the way the critters speak, but I got more and more used to it as time went on, and I was able to better understand what was being said after a minute. Aside from that, this was a really bittersweet story with a great theme of still holding out hope for a better world, even if the one you're on appears to be doomed, for lack of a better term.

Back to greatness with this issue here, especially with the introduction of John Constantine. Really looking forward to seeing more of him in this series. Although, his appearance is, seemingly, going to lead to tension between Swamp Thing and Abby, which...sucks. Nothing against the story whatsoever. It's only that they just got into a really good place with each other. That said, I'm still very invested in this book, as it continues to be a fantastic run.

A super creepy issue here, particularly when it was focusing on the kids who went into the water. Also, I love how Moore continues to bring back ideas and such from stories before his time on the title, as we got that here with the return of Rosewood. Additionally, Woch did a really nice job filling in here, as I thought his style fit right in with the series.

Great stuff with this title, as per usual. Some really cool and horrific art from Bissette throughout this, which I really loved. The story was really good here, as well. Swamp Thing taking out a serial killer was just fantastic to read.

A great prelude, of sorts, for what feels like something big up ahead. I think Moore did a great job of making it feel like something really important is coming up, and I'm really looking forward to it. With the 50th issue of the volume coming up, the stars feel like they're aligning for something truly epic.

A great lead-in issue as we approach the all-important #50. Nice to see everyone being recruited for what's sure to be an epic story. Moore continues to make the stakes in this storyline feel incredibly high, which I appreciate very much. Additionally, Woch does another really good job on the interiors. That said, I'm very much looking forward to Stephen Bissette's return in the next issue.

A great issue coming out of the emotional ending of the previous. That said, this was a well-written depiction of gaslighting and manipulation within abusive relationships. Moore just made Liz's situation so haunting, particularly with the realization of just how much Dennis lied to her to gain control and power over her. Good lord, man.

Finally back to more proper form with this issue. It's a shame that the book is only doing so with just one more issue to go in Moore's run. In any case, a very satisfying issue considering the storyline we got leading up to Swamp Thing's "death." Swamp Thing, basically, terrorizing and killing the people behind is assassination was great, as was the final page. Really looking forward to the next issue,

This wasn't quite the grand conclusion I had hoped for this run's "first season," but I don't think it's really meant to be that. It's still a really good issue, but I'm also interested by the setup we get for "Season Two." We have Levi's resurrection, the return of Woodrue, and Jennifer being fired from Prescot. I'm really interested to see where this story goes within the next six issues, and I can only hope it tops "Season One."

This was another strong issue for V. & Perkins's Swamp Thing run as we approach the final two issues. I really enjoyed Levi and Endeavor's conversation with one another throughout this issue, as I thought it was just well-written. Everything else was nice as well, and I'm glad to see Trinity once again after how much I enjoyed her in the previous issue. I'm looking forward to seeing how V. and Perkins wrap this series up with the next two issues.

As another user stated in their review, the ongoing storyline just felt clearer here. Everything just clicks in a way that the previous issue didn't. That's not to say it was bad, however, as I was a fan of it. However, this one is just better in my opinion and I like the direction this is going. Plus, the art we get from Perkins here is great once again. Of course, he shines when he's able to let loose and draw the crazier stuff going on in this book.

This was probably the fastest read so far for me, but it was still really good. I enjoyed seeing Ivy in this issue and I liked her interactions with Levi throughout. While I do rate this the same as Issue 2, this just might be my favorite issue yet. It's awesome when a series continues to get better and better, and that's what I hope to see from this run.

I continue to really enjoy this miniseries with the fourth installment. I liked the inclusion of Woodrue here, despite him not technically doing that much. Levi continues to be an enjoyable main character as well, but I really hope he gets some more development after his meeting with Alec in this issue. Aside from V's writing, I must mention the art from Perkins. I was really liking his art here, which is not a surprise after reading the previous three issues. I'm not sure how I feel about the Suicide Squad coming into the story after the final few pages of this, but I trust V. to make it enjoyable.

We're back up, when it comes to quality, in what might just be the best issue yet. Here, we get a lot more of Levi's backstory. We see his strained relationship with his family, which details more of how he was like with his family as well as his connection to the green in order to become its avatar. Along with Perkins' always great art, this was a well-written issue for V. and I hope we're back on track after the quality of this miniseries slightly dipped with the last two issues.

This was a strong issue for this series as we head into what was supposed to be the final issue. This does feel like the beginning of the end, but I think this is why we're getting an extra six issues labelled "Season Two" rather than just simply getting an extra six issues. I'm hooked to see how this all comes together in the next issue and I hope the great team of V. and Perkins can stick the landing before continuing things with Issues 11-16.

Glad to say that I liked this even more than the first issue. Wildgoose's art continues to be great here and I think he only adds to this already immersive world. As for Wilson's story, I enjoyed this a lot. She was able to expand upon the characters introduced in previously and make the reader more invested in them. This is most clearly seen with Callum, as we learn more about his backstory and upbringing. Plus, I also thought the wolf hunt with Troth and Faran was nicely-written and very intriguing. While the ending didn't connect with me emotionally, I thought it was an unexpected way to close out the issue and I think it will give way to more great content in Issue 3 and beyond.

A really well-written issue. I thought Wilson handled the conflict between the orcs well, with the two differing sides debating whether or not to honor the treaty between them and the humans. Everything else here was super interesting as well. I enjoyed how Tara was written here and I also found the pages with the Vangol intriguing. Throughout the issue as a whole, it feels like big things are ahead and I'm really excited for it.

This was another great, character-driven issue. Wildgoose's art continues to be absolutely fantastic in this series, and Wilson does a really nice job of building Tara as a character by focusing on her in the present day as well as delving into her past. My biggest complaint about this...is that we have to wait until this summer for more. That's at least four months until we get to see more of these characters and more of this story. In all seriousness, this book has been a great read so far and I hope the team can recharge during this break and come back even stronger in the summer. I can't wait to read what's next.

Latorre's art was good here, but the highlight of this is how good the writing was. I didn't read King's previous Killing Time series with Batman, but I still really enjoyed this. This was a slow burn, in my opinion, that really paid off in the end. It's a little difficult for me to put into words exactly why I liked this, but I just did. Great writing + nice art = awesome book.

This was a strong first issue for this run. Klein's fantastic art fits right in with Thor and the realm of Asgard. As for the story itself, it was done extremely well. Thor's current state as All-Father is established well, along with the weight of his hammer and his relationship with Loki. As far as the stuff with Galactus and the Black Winter goes, I'm very interested by it. Thor killing Galactus is something that could prove to be entertaining, and the introduction of the Black Winter already establishes a mega-powerful threat. Thor becoming a herald is certainly intriguing as well, especially considering that he's just become the All-Father on Asgard. Overall, this was a very enjoyable beginning to Cates and Klein's run on Thor and the two of them already prove to be an awesome duo.

Another great issue for this arc. I had an uneasy feeling that Throg was gonna get steamrolled, but I'm very glad he didn't. His fakeout death on the first page or so was well-done, also. I really enjoyed seeing him just take it to Donald with pure honor and bravery. Jane finding Odin to bring him into the fray is very interesting, also. I'm not sure if I like this arc more than Devourer King, but it's still awesome.

Awesome penultimate issue for this arc that sets the stage for the finale well. Cates didn't necessarily NEED that introduction for Odin, but it is appreciated and well-written. As for Donald, he's been taking down a bunch of Asgardians and their allies, and now it's coming back to bite him in the ass. Plus, Thor's spirit inhabiting the Destroyer is just so cool and is a nice, sort of, callback to Donald being interested in the weapon earlier in the story. Great stuff once again.

With the start of this new arc, it's finally time Cates directly addresses Thor's problems with Mjolnir. I thought the explanation for it was a good one, as Thor becoming king doesn't leave much room for him to be the warrior that the hammer was created for. Bandini's art is good here and I think it fits in with the story currently. This run has done a great job of having art that fits the environment of the story being told, with Nic Klein and Aaron Kuder being on this title previously. I also don't mind a shorter arc whatsoever. Not every storyline has to be 6 or 8 issues, and this 3-issue one is currently off to a great start.

This was a great start to what's sure to be another great arc for this series. Although I did enjoy the other artists' work on this book in the past, Klein's art is a sight for sore eyes. After the fantastically-done conversation between Thor and Freyja not long ago in this title, I'm glad to see that Thor and Odin's relationship is likely being developed with this storyline. Thor seems to really be out for blood here, and it makes what's to come all the more exciting.

This is a great example of how to do a penultimate issue that generates excitement for the next part. Thor's allies coming together to help fight the God of Hammers was cool, and I particularly enjoyed Beta Ray Bill's speech. I always love to see Bill getting some love. While the God of Hammers showed their power in Issue 21, this time we see just how powerful Thor really is with the formation of that energy tornado. If he wasn't powerful enough, he now bears the Odin-Force. Odin's dialogue with Thor in his final moments was very nicely done after how the two of them have been with each other throughout the course of this series, and his sacrifice sets the stage for one hell of a fight in Issue 23.

Another great finale to another entertaining arc for Donny Cates and Nic Klein's Thor. The flashback with Thor and Odin was nice, and I appreciate the reference to it at the end of the issue. I don't really know what to say about this issue other than it was just really good. Nic Klein's art is killer and the ending is surely intriguing. Along with that, Donny Cates knows how to write a damn book.

A great second part of this crossover that finally answers what happened with Bruce in El Paso (despite not explaining HOW quite yet). That was the strongest part of this issue for me, but there was a lot more here to like as well. The meeting in the beginning with all of the heroes was well-done, especially with Tony, Steve, and Reed. Speaking of Tony, the final few pages of this book really kick this battle into high gear. Along with Hulk now under the impression he's still in a simulation, when he actually isn't, we also have Tony pulling up to the fight in what seems to be a Celestial-esque suit. Awesome stuff.

There are two more issues of this arc and it really feels like we're getting ready for the finale. Despite the issue's cover, I liked the fact that Sir decided to have a conversation with Thor, rather than go straight to fighting him. Speaking of which, I found their encounter powerful and very well-done, something Cates is no stranger to at this point. Loki's moment with Mjolnir was interesting and I'm hoping it's touched up on again in the future. As for Galactus, I think we could have spent a little more time on the first three of the four worlds, but it's completely understandable why it was just the one page. As for the fourth world, I appreciated the story told there, as it put more of a strain on the already-strained-relationship of Thor and Galactus. Klein's art throughout the book continues to be amazing, and the final page he draws for this book creates a truly ominous feeling with the arrival of the Black Winter.

A great ending to the first arc of this run. Thor killing Galactus was crazy, even though it was already said he would earlier in the run. Klein's art on that splash page was insane. Plus, Thor turning the Black Winter into a black snowflake was cool, as well. Speaking of which, the vision Thor saw of his death was incredibly intriguing. Thanos melding the Infinity Stones into Mjolnir while also wielding that mysterious black gauntlet is extremely ominous, but also something I very much want to see come to fruition.

After the larger-scale arc of Devourer King, this was a nice change of pace for this run. As another user pointed out, Cates proves that he can shine with crazy big storylines AND smaller-scale, character-driven stories. Kuder as guest artist for this is nice, as well. I love Nic Klein's art, but I think Kuder may actually be a better fit for this story. We can add this one to the ever-growing collection of examples showing how good of a writer Donny Cates is.

This issue sets up a fantastic premise for this run's second big arc. For those unfamiliar with Donald Blake, this does a good job of establishing who he is and where he came from. Speaking of Blake, I loved the glimpse into his sadistic and sinister turn in the alternate world Thor travelled to. Nothing much here other than that; this was just great.

If you had told me a few months ago that I would be THIS into Transformers, I would have never believed you. However, thanks to the outstanding writer/artist that is Daniel Warren Johnson, here we are. The story was interesting and well written. Plus, of course, his art was absolutely fantastic here. Optimus Prime hitting a Burning Hammer of all things was truly insane and I couldn't believe my eyes. Johnson can work on any book and get me invested.

I have to start this off by saying that Shockwave hitting Optimus with a Tombstone Piledriver was my favorite part of this. As a whole, the action was really good here all around and Corona's art continues to hit right in. Poor Cliffjumper, though.

This was an incredibly intriguing and well-written beginning to this miniseries. Hitch's art is pretty solid throughout and I can't say that I have many complaints about it, but I'm mainly here for the story. The way Hickman writes The Maker is fantastic and I enjoyed reading every word he said. All of the other characters were handled nicely as well, and I particularly enjoyed The Maker's interaction with Miles. This was a strong issue all around and I'm really interested to see where this goes.

Another super interesting issue that shifts the primary focus to Howard Stark. I feel similar to how I felt with the previous issue, so you can read my review on that for more. I will say that I'm really intrigued to learn more of what Hickman's putting together with this new universe. We're now halfway through this miniseries and I just hope it's able to stick the landing after a lot of set-up.

Slower pacing here, but still very good. I can't complain about the titular character not being featured a whole lot when we get writing like this. It was nice to see Ben and Jonah's investigation get some focus here after it was initially introduced back in the first issue. Their meeting with Harry was, arguably, the best part of this, as well. Just really nice stuff here overall.

Great start to the second year of the series. With the first year all said and done, I think this tops my ranking list for the Ultimate line. It's a lot of character work, but it's all really, really good. Checchetto is killing it here, as well. I'm super intrigued to see what happens with Richard and (I'm assuming?) Felicia after the ending of this.

Good stuff here with really nice art from Checchetto. Kind of a major spoiler here, but I was a little shocked to see Harry die in this issue. Although, I'm hoping he's not really dad (somehow?), as I feel there's more to be done with his character and it might be a little bit of a wasted opportunity to get rid of him at this point.

Super cool stuff here. Yes, you're going to be disappointed if you wanted a Peter-focused issue, which I especially understand considering the book's title. That said, this was a really intriguing dive into Gwen's past and her story in becoming Mysterio (Technically, one of the Mysterios, I guess?). Furthermore, this was accompanied by Checchetto's always great interiors. Really good stuff all around.

Great stuff. First and foremost, Checchetto does an awesome job, as per usual with him. That said, I did enjoy the story quite a bit. Felicia double-crossing Richard wasn't something I was particularly surprised by, but I did like it for the story. Of course that would happen to him. He's just a kid. Aside from that, I liked the stuff with the Mysterios. Although, I will agree with the criticisms of how Hickman's written Mary Jane, to an extent. I do wish she had more dimensionality with her character, as it can feel as though she's just going along with whatever Peter is doing and/or wants to do.

I may be overrating this a little bit, but this was another issue that I really enjoyed. It's the weakest one of the series thus far for me, but that's saying a lot when I'm giving it a 9/10. Everything here is just so simple and great at the same time. Hickman does a really good job of writing Peter as extremely likable when he's in the suit and out of it. I also found the ending of this to be very intriguing and well-executed. All things considered, I did see this more as a setup issue for things to come down the line, but I still really enjoyed it.

Good stuff once again. Messina's art can be a tad bit distracting at times, but it doesn't drag things down here for me or anything. The story is the true highlight here, though. Hickman gives this issue a rather slower pace in order to focus on the character interactions, mainly between Peter, MJ, Harry, and the newly introduced Gwen. I'm really looking forward to seeing all four of these characters interact more as the series continues.

I know this book is called "Ultimate Spider-Man," but I really appreciate Hickman diving in on Harry's recent past to give us a lot more context on where he's coming from. Messina did a better job here with his interiors as well, in my opinion. Not that he did bad in the last issue, but I just think his art worked even better this time around.

Okay, listen. I understand the criticisms about MJ and Richard's sudden acceptance of Peter being Spider-Man. As a matter of fact, I, somewhat, agree as well. Richard seemed a bit troubled or concerned, but I have a feeling that we'll revisit that at some point. As for MJ, I'm not sure there. I'd like to have faith that there's a bigger reason for how well she took this, considering it's Hickman, but I'm unsure currently. All of that said, I still really enjoyed this. Especially the dynamics between Peter, Harry, and Wilson. That was just a lot of fun, man. I was super stoked to see Checchetto back on the interiors, as well.

This continues to be my favorite in the line, unsurprisingly. Checchetto keeps on killing it, and Hickman is still doing great stuff. A lot of super interesting stuff. I'm definitely looking forward to Kingpin's next move, and I really liked the dynamic between Peter and Harry once again. I'm very intrigued to see if Harry having his father's voice in his suit has a larger impact on him as things progress. I like Peter having his own voice in his suit, as well.

Another really good issue that does an especially nice job of world-building towards the end. I was super intrigued by Kingpin's Sinister Six, and I'm really looking forward to seeing them more in this run. Tony's meeting with Peter and Harry was definitely a highlight for this issue, as well.

Just like that, the Ultimate Universe gets me super interested in another writer. I had only read one book by Deniz Camp before he came out with Ultimates, and now he's become a creator to watch, for sure. With Condon, I've only ever read the Daredevil one-shot he did for the Venom War event, which was good. This, though? This was really good stuff. It definitely helps your book when you have the amazingly talented Cappuccio on the art duties (which he killed here, unexpectedly). However, Condon provides an extremely intriguing premise here. I'm hoping to see more of Logan's history with Kurt throughout this series, especially after that letter at the end of the issue.

I wasn't sure how to feel about this when it was announced, purely because the only thing I had read from Camp prior to this was his Children of the Vault miniseries. I didn't dislike it by any means, but it wasn't something I thought was incredible or anything. All of that said, I regret ever having the slightest bit of doubt. It's not a perfect first issue, but it was still very good. A lot of intriguing things going on here, andI think everything was handled well. Frigeri does a fantastic job of bringing everything to life here, as well. This is starting out strongly, with only Ultimate Spider-Man having a better debut issue, in my opinion, and I have a feeling I'm really going to like where this goes.

This was another great issue. However, the main thing I'd like to talk about here is kind of a really big deal, in my opinion, and a major spoiler for the issue. So, yeah. I just thought I'd have that disclaimer before getting into it. Anyways, yeah. Man, Bucky being Red Skull is actually so crazy and I absolutely love that idea. I'm really looking forward to seeing whether or not it gets followed up on at some point in the future. I'm really hoping it does.

Back to greatness with this issue. Frigeri puts out some truly awesome interiors throughout this issue, without even having to rely on cool action scenes to do so. That said, Camp continues to write this very nicely. This was primarily dialogue, but it worked really well. This is a great example of how to keep a comic book that has a lot of talking interesting. Really looking forward to where everything goes from here, especially with that reveal at the end. Like, what?

Great issue showing us what Tony and the rest of the team have been up to since his return. Really like the direction they're going with the team, regarding how many people they're including and/or training now. Looking forward to seeing how that develops, as well as what we got on the final page with Tony.

Great Captain America & Hawkeye issue here, as I quite enjoy the dynamic between the two. Plus, I liked what we got from Pietro and Wanda here, even if it was, likely, just for the one issue. Frigeri made everything look fantastic, as well. Nothing much to report here, honestly. Just a really good comic book.

Another great character introduction here. I really like the idea of not everyone officially taking the mantle they were "supposed to" based on the 616 timeline. It keeps things more realistic, in my opinion, and allows for new characters, such as Charli, to step in. Speaking of which, Charli is already an intriguing character and I'm hoping to see more of them as the series progresses. Their conversation with Steve was super well-written, and I think Steve was the perfect person to confront them as well.

Crazy stuff here, and I loved it. Hulk basically handing everyone's asses to them was insane, and it did a great job to build him even more after his previous appearances in this universe. Really looking forward to seeing him show up again at some point, whether it's in this title, specifically, or elsewhere in the line.

This, kind of, felt like a filler issue, of sorts. However, it was still really good. It jumps around to different members of the team, but the pacing was handled really well. It was nice to see where everyone is at following the events of the last issue, and I'm especially looking forward to seeing how everything moves forward in the next issue.

Oh, we are so back. Si Spurrier writing Nightcrawler as the main character is something I've been missing, and this debut issue is just great. Aside from Garbett's nice art, Spurrier continues to write Kurt very well. I liked the more humorous approach he took to this title, especially in the beginning with Kurt trying to be witty and trying to have banter. However, that doesn't drown out the more serious moments, such as when he's talking with Peter and he has the "mini-Nightcrawler" talking down to him in his head. Overall, I thought this was a really strong start and I hope the team is able to maintain this level of quality.

A great debut issue for the continuation of a series I really loved. One thing I pointed out in at least one review for an issue of the previous series was that MacKay did a fantastic job of building the supporting cast that surrounds Marc Spector. This issue is a really good example of that paying off, as it was easy for me to get invested in the story throughout this book, even without Marc or the new Moon Knight being shown very much. I'm really looking forward to seeing where this story goes. Also, I can't finish this review without mentioning how awesome Cappuccio's art is. What I'm about to say is not to say his art was bad in the last series whatsoever, because it was gorgeous. However, I looked at the first few pages of the last Moon Knight #1 yesterday and after reading this, it's evident how much Cappuccio has stepped up his game. Overall, this was a great way to kick off this new series and it really fired on all fronts.

When I opened up this issue, I was incredibly excited to see that Soldier was getting an issue focused on him. Now, after reading, I'm glad to say it didn't disappoint. MacKay continues to do a great job with Marc's supporting cast in this series, and I'm sure that will remain true when the next issue is, presumably, centered around Hunter's Moon. Back to this, however, I really liked the way MacKay wrote Soldier's inner-turmoil about Marc's death, as well as how Soldier was really stepping up to combat this new Moon Knight. On top of that, Cappuccio, once again, puts out some beautiful art.

Another really good issue for the series. With the last three issues focusing on Reese, Tigra, and Soldier, respectively, I knew going in that this would be centered around Hunter's Moon. That said, this was another really good issue for this series. MacKay continues to do a really nice job writing Tigra, and I really liked how he delved into Hunter's Moon's real feelings and animosity towards the new Moon Knight. Speaking of which, the reveal of who that is is such a deep cut and I really appreciate that. Additionally, Cappuccino draws everything beautifully, as per usual. All things considered, this was another awesome read from MacKay & Cappuccio.

I didn't think 8-Ball would be getting an issue focused on him since this was billed as a Blood Hunt tie-in, but I'm very glad it was. Yes, we got a lot of Tigra and Hunter's Moon going against The Shroud and setting up their involvement in Blood Hunt. However, we still got a good amount of focus on 8-Ball and I'm super glad he seems to be getting a redemption arc. I'm really looking forward to seeing where his character goes. Oh yeah, and Cappuccio's art was fantastic as always.

A really nice issue that just gets to that 9.0/10 for me. I think Pramanik did a super solid job of filling in for Alessandro Cappuccio here and I think he could be a really nice rotating artist for this run. As for MacKay, he continues to do an awesome job with just about all of the characters here. I really like how he handled Reese here, especially, as he's made her one of the best characters of his run on Moon Knight. The final few pages with her returning to the apartment were just great, and part of the reason this got pushed to a 9.0/10 for me.

A really fun issue here that I'm partially giving a 9/10 because of how well I think Ewing writes Doom. Davila's art is pretty good for the most part, but I can't stress enough how greatly I think Doom was handled here. That line about the easy-bake oven was seriously fantastic and I'm really looking forward to more of Doom and Eddie in the next issue. Great stuff all around with this one.

A great over-sized issue here where we get a lot more of Ewing writing Doom excellently after he previously did so in the last issue. This got incredibly complicated throughout, in my opinion, but Ewing was able to make everything fairly understandable as the story went on. I knew this would end with the moment we saw previously in Issue 22 of Doom talking to Flexo, but I still really enjoyed it when it ended up happening. I must say I am a little bummed that we won't get Ewing back on this series for the next three issues, at least, but I remain hopeful that Grønbekk will give us some interesting content until Ewing returns.

The return of Ewing to this title brings its best issue yet, in my opinion. The best part of this is the reveal with Meridius. I really enjoy how Ewing writes him and I'm definitely looking forward to what comes next with him and Eddie. It's just a shame that we'll probably have to wait until Issue 8 to get back to this. I hope Ram V.'s story with Dylan picks up with these next two issues.

Another really strong issue from Ewing here. I really enjoyed seeing how Eddie got to certain points from the very beginning of this run, as well as the order he did everything in. I'm just really liking what Ewing is cooking up here and I have a feeling his side of this series hasn't even gotten as good as its going to get quite yet.

This was a pretty strong and thought-provoking opening issue for this miniseries. Yes, the mutants have gained the ability to resurrect their own, but I like the different approach to that concept that Spurrier's taken with Nightcrawler. This different perspective on Krakoan resurrection and how it's created a devalorization of life among the mutants is really intriguing to read. Plus, Quinn's art throughout is rock solid. I particularly enjoy the way he draws Nightcrawler, although I may be a bit biased since Nightcrawler has one of my favorite designs among the mutants. Either way, I thought this was just a great debut issue that definitely left me wanting more in a good way.

Another great issue here. Spurrier has a really interesting cast of characters he's working with here, and I believe he's using them all well. Nightcrawler and Legion are the two best, in my opinion. I think their interactions throughout this issue were well-written, and I especially enjoyed Nightcrawler talking to Legion about their names. Really good stuff here once again.

A really good start to this series here. I must say that I enjoyed the first story more than the second, though. The first story was super intriguing and I really liked what was being set up. Plus, Kubert's art was absolutely fantastic throughout. As for the second half of the book, I think it started off really good, dipped in quality a bit towards the middle, but still ended strong with Omega Red and Dracula. Bogdaknovic's art was pretty solid as well. I'm interested to see how both stories develop and, possibly, come together in the issues that follow.

Even better than the last issue. I really loved the way Beast's turn on Wolverine was handled here, especially by telling the story out of chronological order, as Percy continues to do a great job with the character. I have a really good feeling about this story and I hope I'm not wrong.

Another strong issue for the series. This was a bit of a quicker read with Wolverine's relatively simplistic inner monologue, but everything was still done really well here, in my opinion. This is definitely the best this series has been since the first issue, and I hope it stays that way.

Really good, once again. This was similar to the last issue, in terms of it's pacing and Wolverine's inner monologue, but it was still very enjoyable. I thought this was a nice way to have Wolverine get his memories back and I also think Ryp's art meshed well with the story as a whole. This had a pretty cool ending, as well, and I'm happy to see Bannister coming back into the fold.

A super cool issue. This didn't feature as much dialogue as past issues, but it works nicely. Percy is really writing this Beast stuff well and I just hope it ends up sticking the landing, especially considering that this has been built to since the first few issues or so.

Another awesome read. A bit of a spoiler here, but I loved the Beasts plotting to overthrow "Beast Prime," just for them to get taken out by the Wolverine clones. As for the backup story, it was fine, but I didn't really need it. Ultimately harmless, but the main story is still great.

Wow. The best issue for this series since the Weapons of X storyline, in my opinion. I really liked Wolverine's paranoia towards the second half of this, and that ending was absolutely crazy. I second Texas VII's sentiments about it. I'm really looking forward to seeing how this goes.

While this was a pretty dense issue that took me longer to read than I usually take for a comic, I did think this was very, very good. I do think that King needs to adjust Diana's dialogue a little bit, in terms of the way she puts words together when she speaks sometimes, if that makes sense. Otherwise, I did really like how she was written overall. Hopefully King tones donw the narration a bit going forward, as well. Gripes aside, this was a great debut issue that dealt with extremely relevant topics nicely.

Although this was still a bit wordy, I ended up really enjoying this by the end. Sampere does an awesome job with the art, and I found King's story to be well-written once more. I still have similar complaints about this issue that I had with the previous, in terms of Diana's dialogue and the amount of narration, but I can't deny that the story is good. I particularly enjoyed that the stories from the past and present complimented one another nicely. I didn't have a strong opinion on the backup, but I did really like Georgiev's art.

Before I say anything, that "sup" joke from Superman was incredible. Anyways, this was the best issue in a while. It felt great to not have the Sovereign narrating me into oblivion, though I'm pretty sure it will return with the next issue. Also, while March did a solid job as the fill-in artist, I'm definitely ready for Daniel Sampere to come back.

A great, action-packed finale for this miniseries that still leaves enough room for deeper character moments as well. The action here was just awesome, with Johnson's art perfectly fitting in. Plus, I found the story to be well-balanced and nicely written. I liked that this had a bit of an open-ended conclusion, in that the door is open to explore this world and its characters further. This was a really good miniseries overall and I'd definitely be interested in a future installment.

A strong start to this crossover. This really feels like something big, and that feeling is consistent throughout this issue. I continue to really enjoy how Apocalypse has been written in Dawn of X so far as well especially, whether it's under Hickman in the main X-Men title or by Howard over in Excalibur. There are a lot of interesting things set up here with Apocalypse and other characters as well, such as Archangel and Cyclops. Also, that kill from the High Summoner was crazy and only made better by Larraz's fantastic art.

The middle chapter of this crossover is a lot of setup, but it's damn good setup. Depicted with some beautiful art, Hickman and Howard really begin to set bigger things in motion following the first half of this, in which we saw everyone get their swords to get to this point. Great stuff all around with this issue.

This was really more of a continuation of the latest Wolverine issue than an issue of X-Force. That said, though, I really enjoyed this. As with Wolverine #6, Percy's voice for Logan is great here and I also continue to enjoy Solem after he was introduced in that aforementioned issue. Their dynamic was fun and enjoyable throughout this. Also, Bogdanovic's art was awesome, once again. I really enjoyed the more ambiguous ending to this, as well. I'm fully expecting it not to stay that way by the end of the event, though, which is perfectly fine.

This was the best issue of the series so far. Really nice art from Cassara once again here. When it comes to Percy's writing, I really liked the conversation between Jean and Beast. Plus, I enjoyed the dynamic between Wolverine and Kid Omega even more this time around. I'm looking forward to what comes next with the X-Force team now officially together.

While I do miss Joshua Cassara doing the art, Segovia does a pretty solid job here. That said, though, Percy's writing is where this issue shines. I really like the dark turn Beast is starting to take here and I'm really interested to see how that develops in this run. I think this issue did a great job of introducing that and building it up throughout. I'm almost surprised at how much I'm enjoying this series so far.

I wasn't the biggest fan of Bazaldua's art here, especially with Joshua Cassara and Stephen Segovia both previously doing art for this series, but I really liked Percy's story. I thought it was a nice Domino-centered issue with a well-written interaction with Colossus. I also wanted to add really quickly that, honestly, the target in Toronto probably deserved to get shot for getting a pineapple-and-bacon deep dish pizza.

Definitely a strong start to Hickman's X-Men run after completely changing the mutant status quo with HoX/PoX. While I do agree with the belief that this was a bit crammed at times, I think a large majority of what we got here, if not everything we got here, was written very well. I especially liked how Cyclops was written throughout this issue and I think it was good to focus more on him in the first issue of the series. It also helps when you have Yu putting out fantastic art on just about every single page of this.

Hickman handles Magneto fantastically here, and his writing of him is definitely what makes this issue so good. Yu's art is once again great, but Magnto was on a different level here and I loved just about every page he was on. The Empyre event definitely didn't weigh this issue or the previous one down and I'm very glad about that.

Hickman does a great job at writing interesting stories and Yu does a great job at drawing characters. What's new? In all seriousness, this is great. Yes, it's very much an information dump as we head into the large-scale X of Swords crossover, but it's written well enough to be worth the read. The Summoner has been a super mysterious and intriguing character since his first appearance and I'm really glad we got to see a bit of his origin. X of Swords is looking good already with this prelude.

Issue 2 is another great one under Hickman and Yu. The latter's art is awesome as usual, and I really enjoyed how he drew The Summoner. The former gives us an entertaining, family-oriented story with Cyclops, Cable, and Prestige. I really enjoyed the dynamic the three of them had and the way Hickman wrote their interactions. Everything just felt really authentic. The ending with Apocalypse was really cool as well.

Another great issue as we approach the last issue of the series. Mystique has been an incredibly compelling character since House of X & Powers of X, and this only strengthened that. The coldness from Charles and Erik was done so damn well. Mobili also drew everything very nicely throughout.

A great issue here that sets up an incredibly interesting story. I think the trio going into the vault is cool and I also think Cyclops continues to be handled really well under Hickman. I've just really been enjoying what he's done with him since the first issue. One other point I wanted to make was about the art. While I was really enjoying Leinil Francis Yu's art in the previous four issues, Silva does a nice job as well and I think what he gave us here fits well with the story.

I really hope this book can keep up its current pace, because this is probably the best issue of the series thus far. The book as a whole was intriguing, but things really kicked into high gear when Scott and Alex started arguing. The fight against Perro was pretty cool, and Cassara's art only made it better. On top of that, the ending was straight-up crazy with the reveal of Laura's body in the Vault.

Another strong issue for this run. Cassara continues to kill it on the art duties, and Duggan writes a compelling story with Forge inside the Vault. Darwin's cameo was nice, but I also really enjoyed the reunion of Synch and Laura after their time in the Vault together. That scene is absolutely nailed here, which is what solidifies this as a 9.0 for me.

This was the best issue of Duggan's X-Men run yet. As we did with Issue 6, we're delving a little more into the ongoing storyline here and it's pretty interesting. Plus, we have some good character moments for Scott. This is all capped off by Larraz's stellar art. Captain Krakoa's design is pretty cool, also.

Was this a great issue? Yes. Do I still absolutely love this series? Yes. Like Immortal X-Men #11 a week prior, the events of Sins of Sinister are felt here with Charles and Ororo's heated conversation. While I really enjoyed that section of the book, I can't believe Charles interrupted that date at the beginning. There was some chemistry there and I really hope this is something explored further sometime soon. The ending of this book is interesting as well and I'm wondering where things go with Ironfire showing up at the end.

I enjoyed the previous issue and it was another really good read, but it wasn't up to the standards set by the rest of the series, in my opinion. However, with Issue 13, we're right back up in 9-10 territory when it comes to overall quality. The bulk of this book is Genesis basically talking down to the Great Ring because of their recent changes in ideology, and I loved it. The Annihilation Staff is a nice touch to her character as well and I'm interested to see what comes of its involvement here. The art of this book is solid as well, not quite Stefano Caselli, but at least we still get him on covers. The next three issues are, currently, supposed to have Yıldıray Çınar on the art duties. Everything I've seen of his is good, so hopefully things work out in that respect. Overall, I'm really looking forward to how this current storyline progresses.

Another great entry for this title. As another user stated in their review, it feels like this war has been brewing for a while. Ewing doesn't let the implications from Fall of X hinder the ongoing story of this series, despite the inclusion of certain elements (Example: Roberto telling Storm about what happened at the Hellfire Gala). The war that begins here is great. The moment with Isca is fantastic and I liked that she was present for this story, even if it's just for that one page. In general, I thought all of the characters were written well and I also thought this issue had some nice character moments for Storm, Lodus Logos, and even Kobak. Overall, this was another case of me really enjoying X-Men: Red and I'm really looking forward to seeing how everything unfolds with the war on Arakko.

A truly fantastic issue that gives Storm a very tough decision when it comes to Uranos. I'm very much looking forward to finding out what she does. As for everything else, Ewing just does such a great job putting together an interesting and engaging story. This really feels like it's a big deal as we approach the end of the series. I was close to giving this a 9.5/10 since I was debating that score or a 9.0/10, but I didn't have any strong feelings about the backup story with Sunspot. It wasn't bad, but I don't think it was needed either. I only want a backup story if it's going to tie-in with the main story and/or if it's just really good.

This was a step-up from the previous issue, both in the story and the art. Neither were bad at all in Issue 1, but they just felt better here. Aside from Caselli's awesome art, which especially shines towards the end with Storm and Vulcan, the story here continues to be interesting. Ewing makes good use out of most, if not all, of the main characters without making them feel like afterthoughts. I'm looking forward to seeing where Vulcan's story goes.

We're finally diving more into Abigail Brand with this storyline, and I thought this was super interesting. This wasn't my favorite issue of the series, but it's still very well-written and well-illustrated. Ewing shows a lot of depth in this story, and, after doing great in the previous issue, Musabekov cements himself as a nice addition to this run. I agree with what another user stated in their review, in that Musabekov should be a rotating artist with Stefano Caselli. I'm looking forward to what comes of this current story.

Definitely an intriguing start here. This is a lot of Alfred, which is certainly a choice initially. However, I think that it worked nicely as a way to introduce Bruce and give his origins. Furthermore, I think we got to see a solid amount of Bruce as himself and as Batman here, so I can't complain too much. I feel as though Snyder is building an interesting world here and I'm definitely looking forward to seeing where things go. Dragotta's art was good as well, although I do think that it worked best when he drew the larger characters such as Black Mask and Batman, himself.

First thing's first, I liked this overall. You can see that by my rating. However, I have to say that this spent quite a bit of time on a hypothetical. It's a very interesting hypothetical...but, around half the issue goes into it, and I don't know that I needed it to be that long. In any case, it's still really cool to see Bane's vision for Bruce. Mann's art throughout is certainly interesting, to say the least. I liked it in some places, but it wasn't my favorite in others. Overall, I liked this as a whole, but it was definitely the weakest installment of this current arc so far.

A well-written issue here, in my opinion. If you're going to have, relatively, a lot of dialogue in an issue, it needs to be done well. I don't know that this had "a lot" of dialogue, but I think it feels that way with how certain pages had a lot of smaller panels. Either way, I think Snyder did a nice job here. Dragotta did a solid job on the art, as well, although I don't think he's gotten to the same level of quality with his art as he did with the first issue, unfortunately.

I really liked the story here. It was probably my favorite yet. However, I just can't get past the art. It worked better in the slower sections where there was mainly dialogue, but, it was just not great when it came to anything action-related or anything with a faster pace. I'm not even fully sure I want to score this as high as I am because of Walta's art, but Snyder's origin story here was just really, really good.

Still pretty interesting as we near the end of the first arc. I'm assuming that was Barbara Gordon that briefly encountered Bruce as he was going under the city, so I'm interested to see how Snyder & Dragotta follow up on that. Otherwise, just good stuff. This is still my least favorite of the current trio of Absolute books, but that's really saying something about the other two when I'm scoring this as high as I am.

A good ending to this two-part arc. Martín continues to do a really nice job with his interiors here, in my opinion. They really fit the tone set by Snyder's story. Speaking of which, the story was solid as well. Hoping to see Mr. Freeze pop up again in the future, possibly with Dragotta getting to draw him on the inside of the book this time.

A super intriguing start here. A lot of unanswered question that I'm looking forward to learning more about. While the format of the flashbacks and flash-forwards messed with things just a tad, at least in my opinion, I did think Lemire put this together very well overall. Robles delivers on some super clean interiors, as well.

A quick read, though I guess that makes sense with The Flash, right? Jokes aside, this was good. I really like the idea of Wally suffering from anxiety, which I thought was well done throughout this issue and the previous. I'd like to see more of The Rogues, as I do like the designs for most, if not all, of them. This is helped by Robles, who does awesome work with the interiors here, in my opinion.

Good stuff once again. Really liking Grodd already, which is good. I'm looking forward to seeing him and Wally together more. Furthermore, I hope to learn more about The Rogues, as I'm interested in their connections to Wally's father and that whole group. All things considered, this continues to be a good, relatively fast-paced read.

A nice interlude issue giving us a quick origin of how the Rogues came together. Yes, they have history that isn't delved into here, but it wasn't all that necessary, at least for now, in my opinion. That said, I liked it a good amount throughout. Furthermore, it was really nice to see Robles back on the art duties. I feel like the book wasn't the same without him.

Nick Robles is gone again, but Moore is not an artist I'll complain about whatsoever. He does some really nice work throughout this issue, as well. Also, the story is really back on track, which is nice. It feels like a lot happened here, but it wasn't too overly-stuffed, either. I'm hoping this title does nothing but continue to improve.

I didn't like this quite as much as the last issue, but I still really enjoyed it. I do think Lindsay's art looked better this time around, which is good. I can see why it may not be some people's favorite, but I like it for what it was. Aside from that, the story from Ewing continues to be intriguing. I thought the ending was really good, in particular, though I don't know why we got those last two pages when John wasn't in the diner with Jo & Hal for the rest of the story.

Another super intriguing issue here. This is definitely a slow burn, but I don't mind when what we're getting is interesting. Luckily, there's enough here to keep my attention. I would like for, at least, some answers soon. I don't want everything at once, obviously, as you wouldn't want everything spelled out for you as it's happening. However, I'd like SOMETHING soon.

I feel very similarly to the way I've felt over the course of the whole series. This is good and interesting, with a lot of good mystery surrounding it. I completely trust Ewing here, as I know how good he is. Lindsay is putting out good work here as well. I definitely see the manga/anime comparisons, though he's won me over with his work thus far.

Still enjoying this quite a bit. I completely understand why this is a lot of people's least favorite Absolute title, but I'm glad to say that I'm into it. Not only is Lindsay's art continuing to improve, but I was also happy to be learning more about the lore of what's going on with the Lanterns in this universe.

Super intriguing pivot from the regular, ongoing story with Jo and the rest. A nice expansion of the lore we got in the last issue, and I think both Howard and Rossmo did a good job filling in here. I'm really interested to see how all of this comes back to what's going on on Earth.

I skipped over Dark Crisis and Knight Terrors, so I wasn't sure how this year's DC event would turn out. As for now, I can say it's started off fairly strong. Waid proves to be a good choice for this. Aside from Amanda, to an extent, I think he wrote everyone well here and I think the story is definitely interesting. I won't hold the way Ollie is written here against this, though I'm not sure how this came to be whatsoever, even after it was introduced over in his current ongoing book. Aside from that, Mora, of course, delivers some awesome work here. The first few pages with Superman, alone, were great. Really looking forward to seeing how this one plays out.

Another strong debut issue for the Absolute line. I don't currently know whether or not I would place this above Batman overall, although I would consider this premise to be a stronger and/or more unique one thus far. Like Batman, I think this has the potential to be great, as I did enjoy the world being built throughout this. Hopefully I'm right about that.

Didn't enjoy this as much as the last two issues, but it was still really good stuff overall. Giandomenico continues to do a nice job filling in for Rafa Sandoval here. Although, the writing is what took this down for me a bit. The story is good, but some of the dialogue wasn't my favorite. Furthermore, I felt as though the story jumped around just a little too much for me. In any case, this was still another really good book and I'm looking forward to what's next.

Another really well-done issue here, in my opinion. Sandoval's art is great throughout, and Aaron provides some awesome character work as well. My main complaint about this is that I think it ended a little too soon. I just wish there was a tiny bit more here. However, this was still really good stuff and I continue to look forward to what's next.

A pretty good epilogue that shows the relation between this universe's Kal-El and the Kents. I would have liked a little more between them, and maybe we'll end up getting that in future issues, but I still enjoyed it. Giandomenico does a nice job of filling in here, as well. I may not have enjoyed this as much as some other issues of the book thus far, but I'm still really looking forward to what's next. Also, in a bit of a spoiler, I don't know why I was as surprised as I was to see Ra's al Ghul at the end.

A crazy Brainiac-focused issue here. I didn't quite love this as much as some others seemed to, but I still enjoyed it for what it was. Giandomenico's interiors complimented the story nicely, in my opinion. Brainiac killing those Omega soldiers in the way that he did as was absolutely insane, by the way.

Definitely an intriguing start to this new arc. Absolute Ra's al Ghul proves to be another crazy villain for Absolute Superman, and I'm looking forward to the two of them going against one another at some point. Aside from that, it was nice to have Kal-El back in the book after missing the last issue for focus on Brainiac. The dynamic between him, Lois, and Jimmy is interesting and it's another thing I'm looking forward to more of.

My least favorite issue of the series thus far, which I think it saying something when I'm still giving it as high of a score as I am. Nice to see Sherman back on the interiors, and Thompson still puts together an intriguing plot for this new arc. As always, looking forward to reading and learning more about this world.

Another pretty good issue for this series. Not quite up there with the previous issue, but still really entertaining. We get a little more of Jon exploring and learning more about the Injustice universe, and I thought his short interaction with Alfred was nice. I also enjoyed the two pages with him and Damian, and I'm glad we're going to see more of them together in the next issue after how this one ended. Speaking of which, I thought that his meeting with this alternate Jay was cute. Overall, I thought that this was a well-written book full of nice character moments, and I'm looking forward to seeing how things go in the final third of this series.

The penultimate issue of this miniseries acts as a nice set-up for the final installment. These characters continues to be written well under Taylor, and Jon learning more about the major events of this universe is still interesting to read. Clark being a bit blinded by Jon's presence makes sense and I think it's a good story, especially with Damian being upset about it. As for the ending, I'm interested to see how Harley and Clark's interaction will play into Issue 6, speaking of which, I'm excited to see Jon confront Clark as well.

A definite step-up from the previous issue, in my opinion. While I don't feel as though that this did a whole lot to advance the main story of the miniseries, I just thought that this was a really good depiction of what LGBTQ+ people went through decades ago. DerbyComics did a really good review here, so I would definitely recommend that you check that out. I don't give as high of a score to this as they did, but I generally agree with what was said in their review. My main hope now is that we can get back into the main story and that it ends up being fairly interesting, considering that the next issue marks the halfway point of the miniseries.

A nice improvement over the last issue, though both were good. I liked Quitely's art more this time around, and I also found Morrison to have a more compelling and engaging story to tell with this one. I've never really fully bought the idea of people not being able to figure out that Clark Kent is Superman, so seeing Lois really struggle with that reality was certainly something, but I still really enjoyed this.

A nice step-up from the last two Bizarro-heavy issues. I liked the story with Bar-El and Lilo here, and I thought their dynamic with Clark was an interesting one to explore, even if it's just for this one issue. Quitely's art continues to be nice, as well, and I thought it especially fit in towards the end.

I'm genuinely shocked I'm enjoying this series this much. I don't mean to knock the characters or the creative team, but I had never previously been all that interested in Alpha Flight until now. Even here, I only decided to read this because it's part of Fall of X and I think Brisson is a good writer. All of that said, I really enjoyed this issue and I thought it was the best one yet. The story continues to be well-put-together and I also enjoy Godlewski's art. Good stuff all around with this one.

This was an entertaining start that establishes the current story for Peter, as well as a bit for the future. Speaking about the former, we have the stuff with Tombstone. I found this pretty enjoyable, as it just felt like some classic gang/mobster stuff. As for the latter, the Mary Jane situation was not what I was expecting at all. Nonetheless, I'm not going to post a 1/10 review because of that, mainly due to the fact that I don't really care that much. Not that I dislike the character by any means, because I actually like Mary Jane as a character. However, I just don't NEED her to be with Peter to make me enjoy the run. Is it somewhat disappointing after the way Nick Spencer's run was going? Sure, as I felt like Spencer's run should have ended with a proposal or even a marriage after his teasing of it earlier in the run. Yet, I can manage with Peter and MJ not being together here as long as it provides a good quality story, which is what this book is.

This was a pretty interesting first issue for this new Hobgoblin storyline. While I do think we should be getting to the 6-month gap before people stop caring or it becomes too big of a mystery for what the eventual reveal is, this is still an enjoyable read that provokes a nice amount of intrigue. Plus, this features some of Romita's best art in this run yet, in my opinion. I particularly like how he draws Hobgoblin, which is good considering Romita is one of his creators. All in all, this was a good issue for the beginning of this story and I'm interested to see how everything develops.

While the Hobgoblin stuff here is entertaining, the highlight here for me is the interactions between Peter and Norman. Norman has been a consistently enjoyable character for the majority of this run, and this issue is no different. I'm glad that, so far, we haven't been getting him revert back to being the Green Goblin, as I think this "good guy" story can and should go on for at least a while longer.

An entertaining conclusion to this storyline that, like the Tombstone arc before it, leaves the door open for more. As I said in my review for the previous issue, I've really been enjoying Norman in this series and I continue to do so here. He almost falls back into the Green Goblin mindset for a brief moment before being stopped by Peter, who is very fun in this issue as well. His mid-air fight with Roderick and Ned is enjoyable and Romita's art is solid. Good stuff once again from this book.

This was a well-done issue that catches us up on what Ben and Janine have been doing since the ending of the last ASM run. While I'm not typically a fan of the art changing mid-issue, I think this was a better usage of that and the art, mostly, fit with the different scenes being depicted. Overall, I think this issue does a good job of building interest and intrigue going into Dark Web.