BANG! #2: Yippe Ki-Yay
BANG! #2
BANG! #2 (Kindt, Torres) continues to deliver a non-stop thrill ride through the pulp archetypes of the late 20th century. This series is a must-read for fans of all types.
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Batgirl #45: Made of Tougher Stuff
Batgirl #45
Batgirl #45 (Castellucci, Di Giandomenico, Bellaire, Andworld) is a book that just feels like it is a bit too by the numbers to truly succeed. There are some interesting elements, but hopefully everything is able to come together better in the following issues.
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Alienated #2: Breakfast of Champions
Alienated #2
Alienated #2 (Spurrier, Wildgoose, May) continues to weave an intriguing story framed in beautiful art that further piques interest for future issues.
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New Mutants #9: Calmer Chameleon
NEW MUTANTS #9
New Mutants #9 (Brisson, Flaviano, Reis, Lopez, Muller, Lanham): as the kids take another impromptu trip more chaos is afoot.
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Legion of Super-Heroes #5: The Children’s Crusade
Legion of Super-Heroes #5
Legion of Super-Heroes #5 (Bendis, Sook Godlewski, von Grawbadger, Bellaire) finally starts to snap the series’ narrative into focus, as the past and present collide in some particularly intriguing ways.
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Transformers Galaxies #6: If That’s What it Takes
Transformers Galaxies #6
Transformers Galaxies #6 (Leth, Edenfield, Milne, Cruz, Wood, Lopez) remind us that these robots all have different personalities, and not only that but some of those personalities are actually really entertaining.
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Justice League Dark #21: The Heart of the Rot
Justice League Dark #21
Justice League Dark #21 (V, Tynion IV, Martinez Bueno, Chung, Leigh) is a strong continuation that maintains a fast pace while bringing in unique visuals to push this exciting story forward. Fans of JLD, don’t miss this one.
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Red Sonja & Vampirella Meet Betty & Veronica #10 : Hot Summer Drakulon
Red Sonja & Vampirella Meet Betty & Veronica #10
Red Sonja & Vampirella Meet Betty & Veronica #10 (Chu, Sanapo, Mohan) is an effective hot-summer-desert mood issue, but also a slow and storybuilding lacking one. The art really helps get in the mood of Drakulon, and it leaves us hoping for more as we move forward.
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New Mutants #8: Rumble In The Jungle
NEW MUTANTS #8
New Mutants #8: (Brisson, Failla, Reis, Lopez, Muller, Lanham) when Krakoan girls go on a trip they always get more than they bargained for.
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Crowded #12: It’s A Dog-Eat-Dog World
Crowded #12
Crowded #12 (Sebela, Stein, Brandt, Farrell, Rae) is a flawlessly executed finale of an exceptional second arc. It’s a mystery where everyone’s favorite queer rom-com near-future thriller is taking us, but it can’t arrive soon enough.
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Deadpool #4: Olly Olly Oxen Free, Kraven!
Deadpool #4
Deadpool #4 (Thompson, Bachalo, Faucher, Curiel Sabino) brings plenty of uniquely stylized action, but it’s also focused on an actual emotional goal for Wade Wilson, which is something you just don’t see all that often. It’s not perfect, but it’s a great look for the character.
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Runaways #31: Cannon Fodder Finale
Runaways #31
Runaways #31 (Rowell, Genolet, Cunniffe): Overall, this was a dark and fitting end to one of the better Runaways arcs since the book restarted!
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