Johnson and Ossio have created a fantastic jumping on point that really feels welcoming and inviting to new and lapsed readers like myself.

While it may end up working better in a trade collection (and survive the wear and tear of rereading from kids), C.O.R.T. looks to be a great way for adults to introduce a younger generation into the world of comics.

While I could have used more revelations on why the Birds are going after Daemon's latest plan, the character moments are so well done, and the issue is such a great encapsulation of everything the series does well as a team book, that I still have to recommend Birds of Prey #25 as a jumping on point for new readers.

While not entirely as new-reader friendly as the creatives intend it to be, Resident Alien: The Book of Changes #1 is a fun look at the comic adventures of Harry.

The Birds have won the battle, but not the war, yet Birds of Prey #24 is another fun issue for one of DC's most consistently great books.

While Gotham City Sirens: Unfit for Orbit may have had a few rough patches in this series, overall the story has been a lot of fun, and a great entry point for anyone who's wanted to check out any of the ladies' individual series.

Gotham City Sirens: Unfit For Orbit #4 is a great return to form from the past issue, but not without a few hiccups.

Unfit For Orbit's third issue is an expected slight dip in quality from the first two issues, but sets the stage for what should be a good final two issues

The foundation set here is for a series that could be really fun, making Ghost Pepper a pretty substantial meal for fans of the Apocalypse.

The Sirens are in way over their heads, against an enemy far outside their weight class. But now the fun is going to be watching them try to get out alive.

When the sun is blazing and the summer gets hot, The Marvel Swimsuit Special: Friends, Foes, & Rivals is a very cool spot!

Despite great art, Batman '89 Echoes #6 struggles to reach a satisfying conclusion for fans of the both the miniseries and the original Burton films.

A great, continuity-light adventure with Gotham's leading ladies, this heist adventure is a Summer treat.

An issue that expands the world of our titular character, but not his interior thoughts and motivations.

A fantastic single issue story that highlights the strengths of our leads, but also their side characters.

A great issue that showcases why the book has been so well received for the past few years, even if the central mystery is still a mystery for us.

A fun and funny conclusion to the recent adventures of the Element Man!

A surprisingly sweet and moving first issue that reminds us of why we fell in love with Huck in the first place.