Legion of Super-Heroes #4
Despite some cosmetic changes, Legion of Super-Heroes #4’s (Bendis, Sook, Janin) foray into this new spin on the Legion’s origin feels more compulsory than inspired. The art is still great, but a mere four issues in, and this title suddenly feels like it’s treading water.
DetailsSymbiote Spider-Man: Alien Reality
A bit more uneven than previous outings, Symbiote Spider-Man: Alien Reality #3 (David, Land, LIesten) still proves to be a fun and bouncy read despite some padding in the plot. If you’re an old-school Spidey fan, this is definitely a book worth checking out!
DetailsA decidedly flat end to a decidedly flat miniseries, Hellmouth #5 (Bellaire, Lambert, Carlini) succeeds only in asking readers why they spent money on it in the first place.
DetailsIn setting up the next big bad in Flash #88, writer Josh Williamson and artist Howard Porter have uniquely tied Paradox into the Flash’s mythos, and also created a sympathetic antagonist. Job well-done all around!
DetailsBuffy the Vampire Slayer #12 (Bellaire, Lopez, Angulo) is chock-full of unearned character beats, ill-defined art, and vague plot contortions, showing that maybe the time isn’t right after all for a new, rebooted vision of the Slayer and her crew after all if this is the result. Disappointing to say the least.
DetailsWonder Woman #751 (Orlando, Duursema, Fajardo Jr.) continues this title’s creative resurgence under author Steve Orlando, hearkening to new and old readers alike that it’s a great, great time to be reading this title!
DetailsX-Men #6 (Hickman, Buffagni, Gho) is another stellar entry into the “Dawn of X” world. The staggered issue-by-issue pacing and shifts in focus might be frustrating to some who just want a straightforward tale, but those people don’t know Jonathan Hickman. He plays the long game!
DetailsYoung Justice #13 (Bendis, Walker, Oeming, Grell, Timms) is the start of a new arc, so why does it feel like it’s stuck in the middle of so much more?
DetailsChampion and Chief
Martian Manhunter #12 (Orlando, Rossmo, Plascencia) successfully brings its arc to a thrilling, fulfilling conclusion. There’s never been a comic quite like it, and there likely won’t again for a very long time. The entire creative team deserves your attention and applause for a job very, very well done!
DetailsMiles Morales: Spider-Man #15
In Miles Morales: Spider-Man #15 (Ahmed, Garron, Curiel), Miles most dangerous foe attacks just as his personal life is about to explode! What’s a young Spidey to do?! Find out in this near-perfect comic!
DetailsFlash #87 (Williamson, Duce, Guerrero) achieves something rare in superhero comics: a moment of honest humanity between two antagonists. Worth your time to check out even if you haven’t been reading this title!
DetailsCaptain America: The End
Captain America: The End #1 (Larsen, Sanchez-Almara, Caramagna) is a full-force Kirby homage and a heckuva good time – assuming readers are down with that Kirby magic. Otherwise, modern readers might feel it’s a bit dated.
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