Although normally a reliably entertaining title, Teen Titans #40 (Glass, Thompson, Pansica, Ferreira, Maiolo) chooses to play it far too safe and winds up being an exercise in banality instead. The art team saves it from being a complete wash, at least.
DetailsSymbiote Spider-Man: Alien Reality #4
Symbiote Spider-Man: Alien Reality #4 (David, Land, Leisten) is the kind of comic that reads well enough, isn’t overtly bad by any means, but winds up being forgotten almost as soon as it’s finished being read.
DetailsYoung Justice #14 (Bendis, Walker, Timms, Oeming) hits a home run, bringing its narrative to a terrific conclusion even if it’s a bit lightweight plot-wise. The artists in particular hit a home run, producing some prolific and gorgeously eye-popping work. If you love DC’s teen heroes, this mega-reunion is a can’t-miss!
DetailsHell Arisen #4
The last step on the road to Death Metal is here at last! Year of the Villain: Hell Arisen #4 (Tynion IV, Epting, Filardi) ramps up the stakes in every conceivable way, hitting a home run on all fronts. DO NOT MISS THIS COMIC!
DetailsPunisher: Soviet #5 (Ennis, Burrows, Ortego) continues to drag its feet toward the finish line, as the creators seem to be completely out of ideas for how to bring this story home in a satisfying manner.
DetailsThough somewhat slight in plot, Wonder Woman #753 (Orlando, Raynor, Fajardo Jr.) works for what it is, contrasting Diana with a warrior of a more hack-and-slash mindset in a way that winningly showcases her strengths. This is a great time to get in on this title!
DetailsBuffy the Vampire Slayer #13 (Bellaire, Valero-O’Connell) continues to be distinctly out of focus and a meandering mess, leaving its lead character out of its pages for the sixth issue in a row. Instead of introducing the new post-Hellmouth status quo, it instead chooses to focus on Kendra to no appreciable gain. Fans would not be wrong for dropping this book from their pull sheet at this point.
DetailsAvengers #32 (Aaron, McGuinness, Manna) lines up a frighteningly stacked bunch of seemingly-disconnected bad guys, all of whom are being manipulated by someone far, far worse than them. Although it’ll never be accused of being the brainiest comic around, this run is good, solid superhero antics from front to back.
Details“The Flash Age” kicks into high gear in Flash #751 (Williamson, Duce, Guerrero) as the stakes skyrocket and Paradox proves no one is safe… When no one was looking, The Flash became one of DC’s hottest books! Miss it at your peril!
DetailsMiles Morales: Spider-Man #16
Contrasting light and impending dark by splitting Miles Morales: Spider-Man #16 (Ahmed, Smith, Olazaba) into two distinct tales, the creative team crafts what at first seems almost like a fun throwaway issue until a bomb is dropped late in the issue. Miss this one at your own peril!
DetailsSex Criminals #27 (Fraction, Zdarsky) does what it does best, tightening the focus as the series (finally) nears its conclusion, but without sacrificing the human moments that truly define it.
DetailsIn its ninth issue, Angel is given a shiny new coat of paint as it morphs into Angel & Spike (Hill, Melnikov, Titov), but there are still so many underdeveloped characters and narratives here that it’s going to take a lot more than a couple of new characters to save this sinking ship.
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