The issue for Disaster Inc. #1 is pacing: Harris' script is very good at establishing the characters quickly and bringing the reader into this world.
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Hawkeye: Freefall #5 is noirish and rough-hewn, but with the edge of Marvel humor that has given the Mouse House of Ideas the edge over the competition.
Gold Digger #273 does not lack either ambition nor big ideas as it posits its lead as a multiversal mix of many of the classic "chosen one" motifs.
Again, if you can get past the somewhat retrograde concept at the core, there's a decent share of entertainment in DCeased: Unkillables #3.
If you're a sadist or love the idea of the creeping horror of a zombie infestation closing in on you, Year Zero #1 will likely be a must buy.
Batman: Gotham Nights #4 features clever twists of visual storytelling that help the reader stay engaged with this complex, smart story.
Youth #1 might remind some of Misfits as things escalate but without the kineticism of live-action or the polish of more clear linework, it's a mixed bag.
A shiny, candy-like coating with empty calories underneath, Justice League #44 may be starting something, but it's not anything remarkable just yet.
There's nothing objectively wrong with Avengers of the Wastelands #4 from its conception, but there's nothing right about its execution.
The visual work from Cresta, Rosenberg and Caramagna is solid but the script of Doctor Aphra doesn't give them much room to be impressive.
When your case involves actors and mistaken identity, it doesn't take being the world's greatest detective (or even reading the solicitations copy) to
Swamp Thing: New Roots #1 eschews explanations of origins for focusing on character and plot, delivering clarity and nuance in equal turns.
Clark Kent is the hardest part part of Superman to get right, and this issue of Superman: Man of Tomorrow #2 makes it look easy.
When you're hungry for an action-packed fantasy comic, you should consider picking Adventure Finders #3 up as a contender for your dollars.
Superman not only stands up to make a difference with what he can do, but calls upon everyone to do the same in Superman: Man of Tomorrow.
Indigo Hit List 2K20 is a mixed bag of results that clearly shows some strong work in the underlying concept and incredible visual stylings
Lost on Planet Earth #1 drips with Roddenberry sauce and isn't shy about it, down to the uniforms of its crew members.
Friday #1 is certainly good enough to own, and will easily reward repeat readings and this is a work of high value that only gets better.
Adventure Finders #2 doesn't have the deep lore of other works but it's an effective one shot giving you enough of the characters.
Project I.M.P.A.C.T. #2 is a solid, effective sophomore issue is a great mix of law enforcement procedural and superhero team book.
This new story (and it is an original idea, even if it has shades of a literary classic in its conceit) is subtle and sneaks up on you, and mixes
Alethia #13 not an easy climb -- like an artsy film, there's nothing to hold your hand and help ease you into this world.
Here's the thing: with the plethora of fantasy comics coming out these days, from all the licensed stuff, Tales from Nocturnia doesn't meet the standard.
With sweeping, sumptuous imagery and sword and sorcery set in a well-developed interplanetary milieu, Sera the Royal Stars #7 matches the fantasy work
You'll find yourself waiting for something to go right more than being concerned about anything going wrong in Finger Guns #2.
Bubble, bubble, too much toil and brief looks at the trouble, the spell of the new volume of Sabrina the Teenaged Witch of magical madness fails to enchant.
If you distilled the thrills from Mockingbird and replaced Marvel continuity with something new and fresh, it'd look a lot like the fantastic Spy Island.
(IDW Publishing, creative team: Brandon Easton, Kei Zama, Eva de la Cruz, Shawn Lee) This book is very, very clever. From the pop culture taxonomy of
(DC Comics, creative team: Brian Michael Bendis, Ryan Sook, Scott Godlewski, Wade Von Grawbadger, Jordie Bellaire, Dave Sharpe) Continuing the improvement
(Marvel Comics, creative team: Nick Spencer, Ryan Ottley, Cliff Rathburn, Nathan Fairbairn, Joe Caramagna) If you loved the visuals on the Image series