THE PREACHER DIARIES, Chapter 7 (Ennis, Dillon, Hollingsworth): A chance encounter leads to a revealing story of Jesse Custer’s father in Vietnam, and how his experiences there paralleled Jesse’s own story. War stories DO. NOT. get any better than this.
DetailsThe Flash #755 (Williamson, Sandoval, Tarragona, Prianto) brings “Flash Age” to a rip-roaring conclusion, offering twists, turns, and one genuine shock that are sure to bring readers back for more! This is the best this title has been in ages – don’t miss out!
DetailsWonder Woman #756 (Orlando, Merino, Cifuente, Fajardo Jr.) goes a few steps beyond typical superhero punch-’em-ups by layering the drama with moral and philosophical underpinnings that have no easy answers. While not a game changer by any means, this issue definitely stands above standard superhero fare!
DetailsThe Boys: Dear Becky #1 (Ennis, Braun, Avina) is a comic that feels ripped from a bygone era, and whether or not readers can stomach it given the world’s current climate is going to be a personal choice. The Boys remains as brutal and uncaring as ever, but now lacks the wink and sense of fun the original run had. And perhaps that, too, is a reflection of the times.
DetailsTeen Titans #41 (Glass, Thompson, Pansica, Ferreira, Maiolo) shows the writers of this book running on fumes, as “Djinn Wars” comes to a jaw-droppingly easy conclusion and the characters keep circling back to their inherent mistrust of Robin, who continues to be stuck in neutral right now as well, unable to admit his mistakes. A once-great book that has apparently run out of ideas, the art is stellar, but that’s about it.
DetailsAquaman #59 (DeConnick, Rocha, Henriques) shifts and spins its narrative deftly, keeping readers off-balance as to who is responsible for Andy’s kidnapping. Don’t ask questions, just check out the best Aquaman run in years ASAP!
DetailsAvengers #33 (Aaron, Garron, Keith) pits Moon Knight against the Avengers… and prevailing?! Leaps of logic aside, this issue is a surprising amount of fun, setting the stage for a big mystery by baiting the narrative hook so well. This is a great place for readers to jump on if they haven’t already!
DetailsFlash #754 (Williamson, Sandoval, Prianto, Terragona) may have a couple of blindingly obvious plot holes that exist due to an overuse of gimmickry, but that doesn’t stop it from being a flat-out FUN comic. Sometimes, pure escapism is all you need.
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Savage Dragon #248 (Larsen, Koutsis, Toris) kicks off the march to 250 with style and lots of over-the-top craziness, just like fans like it! If you’ve never read this comic before, now’s the time to jump on board!
DetailsBuffy the Vampire Slayer #14 (Bellaire, Lopez, Hidalgo) is a quiet, character-driven issue that lets everyone settle into the new status quo. With gorgeous art, this issue is a great jumping-on – or jumping back on – point for new and lapsed reader alike.
DetailsWonder Woman #755 (Orlando, Merino, Cifuentes, Fajardo Jr.) questions just how potent an avatar for truth Diana REALLY is when she’s confronted with a well-intended mistake from her past. It’s largely successful in its endeavor, and hits a comfort zone as far as the title character is concerned that should strike all the right chords with fans.
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The PREACHER DIARIES Chapter 6 (Ennis, Dillon, Fabry, Hollingsworth): In which the infamous Herr Starr makes his lethal debut, everyone’s favorite Irish vampire returns, and Jesus de Sade lays claim to title of the world’s biggest pervert!
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