Sean Ian Mills Comic Reviews

Morrison and Mora do not disappoint with a truly outstanding and entertaining crossover story, backed up by a whole bunch of fun bonus tales.

Gorgeous, very unique artwork easily carries and sells the first issue of this new Bizarro origin story, which should be a lot of fun!

Adding a police force of Thors or a visit to the 1990s X-Men would probably ruin everything Bendis and Sorrentino have built here, but such is the way of Secret Wars. I don't know where Bendis is sending this old man, but hopefully he and his art team maintain the look, feel and power of this first issue.

I loved everything about this perfect comic. The characters, the world, the humor; this is a fun little masterpiece of an issue.

Wonder Twins is why comic books exist. Fun, colorful and creative characters going on visually appealing and wickedly clever adventures. Wonder Twins is perfect.

Wonder Twins just keeps getting better and better. Writing, art, story and characters come together to make a wonderful, hilarious comic!

Another delightful issue almost loses focus, but the wrap-up at the end brings everything together so well that it can be forgiven. Another jolly good Wonder Twins adventure!

A still enjoyable issue suffers from a disconnect in that the main characters aren't really incorporated into the story being told.

The first Wonder Twins mini-series ends with a strong message, capping off a truly wonderful little comic! Wonder Twins is everything I love about comics!

Funny, witty, smart and gorgeous, Wonder Twins is the best comic around.

A new art team and a weaker story add to a sense that this is an off-issue, but it's still funnier, sillier and better told than most comics.

Few comics are as meaningful, as insightful, as colorful and as much fun as Wonder Twins!

Wonder Twins remains the whole package. Well-written, well-drawn, well-colored, and sharper than anything else on the stands.

The brilliant satire ramps up and hits some targets that need a good knock down every once and awhile. And it's all the better when those hits come from the Wonder Twins.

This perfect series has a perfect final issue as the creators stick the landing with grace and thematic dignity.

A phenomenal done-in-one story that shows off the scale and power of Absolute Wonder Woman, while delving deep into her mythological roots.

Another awesome first issue for Absolute DC. This one expertly combines Wonder Woman's warrior side with her compassionate side for an excellent reboot origin that delivers.

Another excellent, well-written issue where the artwork, especially, rises to unforeseen heights in comic book storytelling.

This issue showcases everything that's great about this series so far: the personal, human side of the story, and the larger-than-life, monster-fighting action.

Epic opening story comes to an epic conclusion, maintaining the quality in artwork and writing that we've seen all along. They make this look easy!

Even with a new artist and a new story, Absolute Wonder Woman doesn't miss a beat in telling large scale, deeply personal stories.

Big, exciting and full of character and developing depth, all of which makes for another super fun issue of this stellar comic.

This is an excellent issue setting up the new story and the new character developments. Everything is still firing on all cylinders with Absolute Wonder Woman, with seamless transitions.

An excellent issue of Absolute Wonder Woman that moves the story along nicely, introduces some new Absolute versions of classic characters and contains the perfect amount of adorable child Diana.

The action and character work remain top notch, and then this issue goes and gives us one of the best flashbacks and mission statements yet.

Rockin' issue that adds a whole new layer to the current storyline and a very fun and interesting new character. The artwork really sells this one, too.

This second major storyline wraps up in truly epic and heroic fashion. Much more personal and human than before, while still being equally wonderful.

A guest artist shows up to help with a little in-between story and it's still fun and hugely entertaining.

This quick little two-parter comes to a solid ending, where the real pleasure is in the side elements instead of the superhero fight itself.

The team-up is everything we could have hoped it would be, a great showcase for both characters and the Absolute Universe as a whole.

The arrival of Absolute Zatanna was always going to be big, but then everybody involved in this comic made the whole issue even bigger than just that, on so many glorious and entertaining levels.

The bad guys were introduced last issue, and this issue makes the absolute most out of all of them! Writing, characters, storytelling and especially artwork make this issue the whole package.

There’s a lot going on in the latest issue and the Absolute Wonder Woman creative team juggles all of it perfectly for another fantastic chapter.

In terms of expanding and exploring the Absolute Universe in a one-shot, this issue is a heck of a lot of fun with a lot of big and exciting reveals.

Then once again, Cyclops's part of the story is simply amazing. Iron Man continues to accomplish little, but he's just an excuse to get Cyclops out of the room for the brutal killing of Jake. I did not see that coming. I thought for sure that Jake would be a new mutant character to join Cyclops on his eventual return. But nope! Jake is the catalyst for Cyclops' upcoming break out, and hopefully his complete and utter badassery as a rogue mutant freedom fighter alongside Magneto and the others. That final page was great. The world will view them as villains, but we know better, my friends. We know better. Pax Utopia.

But the best moment in this issue is what happens when Wolverine and the Avengers arrive at the prison, too late to stop Cyclops. Wolverine finds a note from Cyke, and it perfectly defines both Wolverine and Cyclops over the past few years. In a stunning reversal (which I'm sad to say I didn't see coming), Cyclops reveals that Wolverine has now become the respectable, moral leader of the X-Men, what with both leading the Jean Grey School and joining the Avengers. Wolverine has become the new Cyclops. And in turn, Cyclops declares that he is the new Wolverine. Cyclops will be the rogue warrior operating out of the shadows, doing the things that need to be done to protect mutants. This is brilliant.

Through strong character writing and gorgeous artwork, the first issue of this new mini-series really gets at the heart of Beta Ray Bill and his current troubles. Great start to a new story.

A very strong second issue propels this mini-series forward in a lot of great ways. Both story and art are as good as comic books get.

The artwork in this comic just keeps getting better and better, to say nothing of the really strong character work and storytelling.

Outstanding artwork once again lifts this already amazing comic to even greater heights! This is comic book of the year material.

Beta Ray Bill is the superhero comic of the year, by far. This series has been great from start to this finish, ending with the sort of final battle that other comics and movies wish they could pull off.

A new run starts off very strong, establishing everything we could ask for in a new #1 issue.

Fun start to a really offbeat title. Does a great job introducing the characters and their current conflicts, both internal and external.

The first issue of theJimmy Olsenseries is fun and gleeful, while showing off some true comic crafting talent.

This issue is surely everything you could possibly want from a comic like this. It's big, vibrant, superhero action written, drawn, and colored by the absolute best in the business. All the big heroes are here, with some smaller hero stories mixed in to round it all out. An excellent first issue.

Dueling art styles elevate this already excellent comic into something really special, as we explore a character who hasn't had any real, serious spotlight in a while.

Despite the gruesome premise and artwork, this comic is a ton of fun and is doing a lot with the DC Universe as a whole, while easily keeping the focus where it needs to be. The dueling art styles are a real selling point.

Don't let the randomness of the artwork and the premise turn you away, this is a fun little comic that gets to the heart of being a Power Ranger. Great little one-shot.

Really great start to what could be a very entertaining mini-series. Robin is not too difficult a character to adapt to a dark and gritty Batman, and this series looks to be confirming his coolness.

This comic has a lot of strong things to say and a great way of saying them, with a really fun " albeit brief " look at the early partnership between the Boy Wonder and the Dark Knight.

This nice little story ends on a strong moment of character-defining action. The creative team wraps everything up neatly and underlines why the character matters and how they are unique. That's always a joy.

This is a very fun series exploring the various Robins with a very true and enjoyable narration style, and some truly inventive and gorgeous artwork.

A great first issue kicks things off with the perfect amount of exposition, storytelling, mystery and shocking, exciting reveals.

As #0 issues go, Uncanny Inhumans is off to a great start. Whether or not this quality can be maintained in the actual series is obviously not yet known. But if they can keep the focus on Black Bolt this strong, if they can hold this kind of emotional depth, then Marvel might just be able to make the Inhumans a thing.

A metric ton of interesting ideas are sprinkled throughout this issue and I love them all! I just hope this comic will be about those ideas and not just turn into another X-Men team book where they fight bad guys.

We're only two issues in and already this comic is playing with bigger and more interesting philosophical stuff than I could have anticipated! Couple that with some really great character work, from both major and minor characters, and you've got a stellar comic book.

Way of X is full of great character moments and a full, enjoyable understanding of everyone and everything happening on Krakoa. This is a very fulfilling comic, and this was a really fun and meaningful issue.

Way of X presents a couple of very interesting, very entertaining conundrums in this issue, keeping the story and the themes flowing nicely.

The character drama and comic book excitement are second to none in this issue, featuring one of the biggest and coolest moments in the Krakoa-era.

Onslaught Revelation is big, exciting and full of great character moments and humungous ideas; and all of it is written clearly that even a dope like me can understand what's happening.

This is one hell of a funny comic! I laughed out loud constantly! Now, I'll be the first guy to tell you that comedy is subjective, and this might not be the case for everybody. I can't stand Deadpool's self-referential humor, for example, but North and Squirrel Girl had me in stitches! The comedy is all character-based, playing on Doreen's adorable naivety at how to have a secret identity, or how to just be an awesome superhero. It's all in wordplay and awesome silliness, very much in the same vein as Adventure Time or Bee and Puppycat.

Holy crap, you guys, this book is hilarious. I can't express that enough. I laughed out loud almost constantly. I've said it before in my reviews, and I'll say it again: comedy is subjective. What might be funny to you might not be funny to me. But Unbeatable Squirrel Girl is quite possibly the funniest comic I have ever read " and we're only at issue #2!

Unbeatable Squirrel Girl is the funniest comic I'm reading, hands down. There are plenty of funny books out there, but Ryan North's Squirrel Girl is consistently laugh-out-loud hilarious.

I can do nothing but heap praise upon this glorious issue. It's laugh out loud funny, it's adorable, it manages to sneak past the reverence I have for Galactus, and it keeps the ongoing story rolling nicely along. It's full of surprises and jokes I never saw coming (that Squirrel Man bit is beyond hilarious!). Unbeatable Squirrel Girl is the funniest comic on the stands.

With an issue to burn before Secret Wars, there were worse ways North and Henderson could have spent our time. Instead, they deliver yet another delightfully hilarious issue of Unbeatable Squirrel Girl. This is the funniest comic book on the stands by a wide, wide margin.

This wasn't the funniest or wildest issue of Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, but it had everything that makes this series so great.

Unbeatable Squirrel Girl had better be coming back after Secret Wars. I don't know how it's doing sales-wise, but it's just too good to cancel! We're talking Nextwave good!

This comic is flippin' hilarious, and I don't know why more people aren't reading. Every page brings new laughs and hilarious little moments. This is the funniest comic I have ever read. It's just so good, people!

Silver Surfer is a ton of fun, and I'm excited to see what this rejuvenated series has in store!

Silver Surfer has always been a favorite character of mine, but I don't think I've ever had more fun reading his ongoing series. He's had his ups and downs over the years, but Dan Slott and the Family Allred are putting out a masterpiece of a comic. This is how you reestablish a character.

Loving everything Slott and the Allreds are doing with this book.

This issue was a bit sappy, but I'm OK with that. It's also cutely romantic and powerfully heroic, too. I love that moment at the very end with Dawn and the Surfer. She is such a rich and enjoyable character. Everybody shines in this issue. Everybody is at their best, doing their best. And the Allreds draw the heck out of all of it. I don't think their style is suited for a regular Avengers title, but they're perfect for Silver Surfer and the quirky, comfy, cutesy story that Slott has been writing. This comic has so much heart it's bursting.

The relationships at the heart of Dan Slott's Silver Surfer make this series something truly special, and that cliffhanger ending promises a lot more depth (or maybe turmoil) to come.

Dan Slott is doing his best work in a long time on Silver Surfer. His characters are rich and enticing, and this issue hits harder than most when it comes to the very human struggle in a Silver Surfer comic.

Silver Surfer #7 is about as fun as this comic can get, and that's saying a lot. Wacky space hijinks firmly nestled in meaningful character-based storytelling, with a nice mix of tension, comedy and Marvel Universe connections.

Silver Surfer #8 is utterly delightful. It's one of the best examples of pure comic book storytelling I've read in a long time, and I mean that on multiple levels.

The latest issue of Silver Surfer is a very sweet and lovely comic. It's got action, mystery and a couple great twists, all capped off with some real, heartfelt romance.

The new issue of Silver Surfer is the best one-off story yet. It combines the cleverness of Slott's recent cosmic stories with all my favorite trappings of Silver Surfer lore.

An incredibly touching issue about death, grieving and a family's love is a series highlight, though it reads like prologue for whatever devastating ending this series will have over the next few months.

If this truly is the end of Dan Slott's Silver Surfer, it's far too quaint. A comic this good deserves an ending just as good. Thankfully, there's still one more issue to go.

Silver Surfer comes to an end with a touching final issue that tugs on the heartstrings in all the best ways, and blows your mind in a few ways more. Masterpiece of a series.

The art by Alphona was especially great. It didn't appeal to me at first, but I definitely warmed up as the issue went along. There seemed to be a bit of wobbliness starting off, but I think I was just seeing things. The art is very strong and even more personable, infusing Kamala, her family and her friends with real humanity. This is the kind of comic where the art might be just as important to the appeal as the writing. The new Ms. Marvel series is off to a great start, even if I don't like that Inhuman thing.

The issue as a whole was equally delightful. Kamala remains a very strong protagonist, and watching her struggle to grasp her powers, while not completely mystified by them (she does live in the Marvel Universe, after all), is pretty cool.

Two issues in, the new Ms. Marvel is off to a great start. Wilson and Alphona have come together to introduce a new and exciting character who I think has loads of potential. I'm glad to see a major publisher like Marvel putting an effort into showcasing different cultures and peoples. It's great that the blonde-haired, blue-eyed Captain Marvel has her own comic, but there's something especially cool about Kamala Khan getting one as well.

Ms. Marvel is just a straight-up delightful comic. No silly gimmicks. No random Spider-Man cameos to boost sales. No insane, indecipherable attempts to tie into Inhumanity. Ms. Marvel is just the simple, elegant and well told story of a young girl developing super-powers and trying to figure out what the heck she's supposed to do about them! It's great!

Ms. Marvel is a great comic, and four issues in, it has not let me down yet. It's one of the best introductions I've ever read for a new, young superhero. I'm a little wary of an upcoming Wolverine guest appearance, but I suppose this is the world we live in. I hope for the best for Kamala Khan, and I hope this series gets to live for a long, long time. Everybody who loves comics should be reading Ms. Marvel.

I didn't think the latest issue of Ms. Marvel was the best thing since sliced bread! It was still good, don't get me wrong. But it seemed to lack a little, tiny bit of something that made the previous issues so darn good. Maybe the sudden focus on superheroics threw me for a loop.

Ms. Marvel #6 is the perfect example of why this comic is so much fun. Even though it's the familiar story of a teenager discovering super-powers and choosing to become a hero, Wilson and her team have struck gold in creating a truly original, wonderfully personable character in Kamala Khan. And with the origin story out of the way, now it's time for Kamala to shine like the brilliant star she is, in a series that should have everybody talking!

Ms. Marvel #7 is another great issue in this amazing series. I just hope Medusa keeps her stupid face as far away from this comic as possible.

Ms. Marvel is the best comic of 2014, hands-down, from any company. Wilson and Alphona take the familiar superhero formula and inject the sort of life into it that every writer dreams about. I'm gushing, I know, but this series deserves to be gushed about.

Everything about Ms. Marvel is engaging and fun, from Kamala's struggle with identity to her Simpsons references!

Ms. Marvel hits the penultimate issue of its big Inventor storyline, and it remains a solid, enjoyable comic. I'm slightly dismayed that so much time has been spent with Kamala in costume in this story, but maybe Wilson and her team are just balancing out the character-heavy first story arc. Whatever the case may be, Ms. Marvel is still my comic book of the year!

So while this was still a solid book, it's been adrift in 'superhero land' for too long now.

Ms. Marvel #13 is a prime example of why this is my favorite comic these days. This issue borders on being amini-masterpiece.

This issue, and the one before it,have been pretty darn close to perfect. They've been a wonderful glimpse into what makes this series so enjoyable, and how Wilson and her artists are crafting the best comic on the shelves. Ms. Marvel doesn't need the Avengers.

The current Ms. Marvel storyline has been one of my absolute favorites from this still young series, but unfortunately, it doesn't quite stick the landing. This is still a very good issue, and Kamala remains one of my favorite new characters in comics, but there's just something I don't like when conventional superheroics intrude on the much more interesting personal story of Kamala Khan.

This issue is littered with little moments where Kamala effortlessly shows that she's a great hero, whether she's convincing some ne'er do wells to lend a hand instead of looting, or teaming up with Captain Marvel to beat up a bad guy, Kamala Khan remains the best new superhero in years.

As Ms. Marvel nears the end of its first volume, the original creative team is swinging for the fences. The emotional, familial core is as strong as ever, and Kamala Khan remains the character find of the past few years. I have no doubt they'll stick the landing in the next issue.

Ms. Marvel was everything I hoped it would be and more. It's a fantastic series from beginning to end, accomplishing so much more than just being a regular comic. Kamala Khan means something now. Here's hoping her newfound fame doesn't ruin her. I mean, come on! She's already a member of the Avengers?

This is a really enjoyable issue that sinks its teeth into a quality hero-on-villain fight.

Really enjoyable issue barely scratches the surface of what this new Valkyrie comic could be about, at least in my opinion.

Valkyrie is damn good comics, built on everything that makes for good storytelling.

The final issue of the first chapter of Valkyrie finds its footing and lays out why it deserves to be a comic with legs.

A really creative new story kicks off with a really creative new team in a really creative, really fun, expertly-crafted new issue.

This two-part story was short, but it is oh so sweet! I wish more comics were as creative as Valkyrie.

Not a grand reinvention so much as just a good, solid, entertaining Batman comic, with some of the major players shuffled around into new roles. Should be a fun read.

Second issue holds up to the first, keeping the story going, while delivering its own crazy action and world-building.

This series continues to build nicely, with a lot of big movements in this issue in particularly.

Another action-packed issue also does a solid job of laying out the important themes that form the foundation for this story.

The crazy, over-the-top action easily sells this first story arc finale.

Absolute Batman settles nicely into its second story and ongoing status with new takes on classic characters and a fill-in artist that is more than up to the job.

The horror and the awesome Batman-ness of it all are pushed to extremes in this issue and it definitely works, along with some truly outstanding character designs.

Absolute Batman ratchets up the gruesomeness and the tension as the horrors of Absolute Bane continue.

This issue does an excellent job of setting up the tension an the potential exciting for the next big issue.

Everyone one could possibly love about comics  writing, artwork, storytelling, characters  is at an absolute peak in this climactic and hugely entertaining issue.

The story of Absolute Joker lives up to the hype, and the issue finds a very fun way to tell that story.

The second Absolute crossover does not disappoint, bringing strong character work, action and emotional depth to an issue bursting at the seams with quality storytelling.

Absolute Poison Ivy arrives with all the flair and madness of all the other Rogues Gallery reveals, in a jam-packed issue that effortlessly balances Batman action, character backstory and Bruce Wayne character building.

Deft storytelling, great artwork and some real plot progression make for another excellent issue of Absolute Batman.

Big new introductions, shocking moments and an all around great set-up for a new story arc; Absolute Batman is still going as strong as ever this deep into its run.

This comic was two awesome Absolute Batman stories where he's basically just a force of nature defeating some bad dudes, with some extra story thrown in for good measure.

So while the writing is strong and the character fun, I did not think this was the best start Captain Marvel should have had. Though I definitely plan to keep reading.

On top of all of that, the story was just fun. It's easy to understand and not bogged down in time travel complications. Captain Marvel is investigating a mystery at the bottom of the ocean, and then there's a giant, awesome-looking mechanical robot. That's a total win!

What's not to love about this comic? We have two awesome superheroines kicking ass, cracking wise and fighting a giant robot. Carol makes for a strong protagonist, and Monica Rambeau is perfect as the spunky sidekick. I said it in my last review, but I think Captain Marvel is the perfect place to explore the social lives of superheroes. These characters don't just fight evil together. They're each others' best friends. They hang out and get coffee together. They talk about life and relationships together. That's what I want to see, and that's what I think Captain Marvel can deliver. They did a fine job of it with this issue, that's for sure.

Here is another comic with spectacular art. Andrade's style is unlike anything else you're probably going to see on the stands. It's very wild and loose, with characters who flow like artistic water. I didn't think I'd like it, but it works wonderfully for the issue at hand. Carol and the other characters in this issue look dazzling, not to mention beautiful. This series has had some great art. And the story itself is fantastic as well. I like 'day in the life' tales for superheroes, it's a neat way to really grow their character. DeConnick has a lot of fun introducing and using all the various colorful people in Carol's life, from Tony Stark to the guy who sells her coffee in the morning. Fantastic little tale all around.

I dare you to find something more adorable than the scene of Captain Marvel hanging out with her little fangirl, Kit. Though I suppose you'd come close with the jokes about Captain Marvel's cat, Chewie. The art and the dialogue come together so wonderfully in this series. Plus it's just a blast to see Captain Marvel in full costume just strolling down the sidewalk with her little fangirl, shooting the breeze and just being an awesome person. I love comics where we get to see the superhero's daily life, where they act and talk like normal, ordinary people, and Captain Marvel absolutely nails that idea. Please don't cancel this comic!

Once again, DeConnick and Sebela deliver a delightful comic about Carol's struggles with both her personal and professional lives. This is exactly what I want from superhero comics. I love it when writers treat their characters as people first and superheroes second. It's a much more personal, grounded approach to storytelling, and I think it's far more effective than just stories about heroes endlessly punching villains. I love Carol interacting with her landlord, doting on young Kit and hanging out with friends like Dakota North. I'm rather enjoying all the guest stars that show up in this series just to hang out with Carol, the way real friends hang out with each other. I like when my comics have a real sense of camaraderie between the characters.

The adorability of this issue dropped compared to previous issues, so my usually high score dropped as well. It's not intentional, I promise. This issue was just a big fight scene, crossed with a couple of stoic doctors talking doctor stuff. Some of the heart was missing, but then the comic can't have scenes with Kit in every issue, right? So it's no knock against Captain Marvel, it's just there lacked any real spark to jump my rating up into the higher echelons. It was still an exciting fight, Carol is still an awesome character and the art remains fantastic. There's a drawing of Carol popping a handful of pills at the end of the book that is just funny/fantastic, and it's followed immediately by a look of pure dread that tops it. Keep Andrade on this book forever!

I really liked this issue for the same reasons I like Captain Marvel in general: It's adorable, it's friendly and cheerful,and Carol is an outstanding hero. Though I will admit that I was lukewarm to most of it, possibly because it's been so long since I've read a solid, stand alone issue of this series. Plus that memory wipe thing really takes away from the heart of this series, though it does lead to that adorable scene where Kit reveals she'll be giving Carol 'Captain Marvel Lessons'. That scene was worth the price of admission alone. The story was simple but fun, the characters were as strong as ever, and I still love Andrade's art.

A big, crazy brawl opens Jason Aaron's final Thor story, kicking things off rather nicely.

The battle rages, the speeches continue, and all things continue to be awesome in Jason Aaron's epic Thor epilogue.

The creative team rightfully have their fun as they say goodbye to Thor in some of the biggest, most bombastic ways possible!

How do you end years upon years of an epic comic book run? With this fun, fitting, exciting, and heartfelt grand finale!

I loved the first volume of Hopeless and Rodriguez's Spider-Woman, so I'm definitely on board for even more. The idea to make her pregnant is a bit out of left field, but this first issue definitely has a lot of fun with the concept.

This was an enjoyable issue of Spider-Woman that goes a long way to incorporating her pregnancy into the story. She's not just an action superhero who happens to be pregnant. Her pregnancy, the safety of her baby, and her 'conversations' with the child are all part of the story now. When she flip kicks a couple Skrulls, she has to make sure she's holding her belly and keeping the baby largely safe. Plus, she's not out on patrol, she went to the maternity ward of a hospital to get checked out. Spider-Woman is still as fun, as funny, and as gorgeous as it was before the relaunch, and Hopeless and company actually seem to be going somewhere new and clever with the re-focus. That's saying a lot.

This is just delightful. I've never been a big Spider-Woman fan, but Hopeless has yet to let me down with his darling little series. And Spider-Woman #3 is Javier Rodriguez's time to shine!

This comic should be read in quick succession from the previous one, the story just continuing instead of jumping a month. But that rapid feeling does not detract from the enjoyable story.

I loved the personable feel of this issue. I liked seeing Jessica hang out with her superhero friends, I like the community that's being built across these Marvel comics (though maybe they should have added Silk to her friends, but we did get Hawkeye, Captain Marvel, She-Hulk and Hellcat). I like the friendship between Jessica and Porcupine (and I kind of wanted at least one of her friends to comment on the oddness of that friendship). Spider-Woman has been a great book since Hopeless started telling the stories he wanted.

Hopeless really knows how to use his characters to full effect, creating a great book ensemble. And adding Carol to the mix is always a treat. These are the sorts of personal relationships I love in my superhero comics. And I love superhero action when Hopeless and Rodriguez make it this much fun! Spider-Woman on skies chasing a Wendigo through the woods of Canada, while Porcupine battles a room full of Wendigo back at the lodge. Good times all around, and another awesome issue.

The bulk of the issue was just general Spider-Woman fun. The art suffers a bit from needing multiple people on the pencils, but it's not too bad. And the individual little stories are good for a chuckle and a smile. This is quality Spider-Woman through and through, and I'm actually excited to see how Hopeless ties it all into Civil War II.

Anyway, this was an excellent issue that really got into the main character's head during this difficult time. Hopeless also used Porcupine well, reminding us all how good a job he's done building this comic. Civil War II is a mess, but if a writer can make the story this personal for their character, that's a sign of real skill. I especially enjoyed a flirty flashback between Jess and Bruce Banner. It would be fun to see more flirty Jess in this comic. And the art by Veronica Fish was as top notch as always. This series remains a true gem.

Spider-Woman and friends spending a day at the beach is a perfect representation of why this comic is so good. Hopeless is telling a story about the life of his protagonist, not just the superhero adventures she gets into, and that makes all the difference in the world.

The issue was just plain fantastic, all around. Hopeless has done such an amazing job building up Jessica Drew as a fully-formed character, and he effortlessly revels in his creation in Spider-Woman #13.

Spider-Woman is at an all-time peak with the current storyline. Hopeless has been setting up this powerful story since the beginning, and he's getting everything exactly right. I wish all comics had this level of quality character drama.

Anyway, this was another amazing issue of Spider-Woman by Hopeless and Fish. Her anger is electric and practically leaps off the page. The action is phenomenal, and as I've been saying, the emotional beats are some of the best you're going to find in superhero comics right now.

Spider-Woman is amazing. This issue is amazing. Hopeless' work here is a master class in creating relatable characters over the course of a series and then using that foundation to enhance already exciting stories. This is a climax with real heart.

Spider-Woman comes to an end with its best issue yet, celebrating the character growth, humanity and grounded superheroics that made this series so awesome.

This is a cool story that expands the core of Superman, with some truly awesome artwork and colors. DC clearly went all out (pun intended) on making these Absolute comics something special, and it definitely shows for the third issue in a row.

This second issue is chock full of everything that is making this series great. It's full of the core power of Superman, while letting the new deviations flourish in all the best ways.

I was grinning from ear-to-ear as this issue laser focused on a specific aspect of Superman's character, and used it in new and interesting ways, while tying it into the mythology nicely. Loved it.

Four issues in, Absolute Superman takes time to flesh out the characters, their core concepts and everything this series is standing for, and it's amazing.

Absolute Superman showcases the best of the industry with every issue. This particular issue covers a lot of interesting ground on the last days of Krypton, and that exploding planet has never looked better or more intense.

The best issue of the series yet finally lands Superman in Kansas, and the emotional story we get, the highs and the lows, was worth the wait.

We get the full origin of Absolute Brainiac in this issue and it's as weird, wild, creepy and psychotic as one could hope for.

Action and character work balance nicely and inform one another, making for a big, exciting issue with a lot going on.

Absolute Superman gets to really cut loose with its hero and his new, darker, powerful interpretation. Truly an awesome sight to behold.

The good easily outweighs the bad in this issue, and the bad is really only bad due to my personal preferences, and is also actually quite good. So all around very good issue of Absolute Superman.

Very enjoyable issue that sets a foundation for the main characters ahead of the next big battle. The character work remains one of the best parts of his comic.

An epic battle comic features an even more epic understanding of Absolute Superman, and that's what really sold me this issue.

A major storyline comes to an end with big, heroic moments and bittersweet emotional beats; everything one could want in a damn good comic.

The dust has settled, the comic moves on and Aaron and his art team deliver a gorgeous look at Absolute Superman moving forward.

Much like with Wonder Woman fighting Zatanna, we’ve got Superman fighting Hawkman, and the Absolute Universe continues to make great use of classic characters. Especially when it comes to great artwork.

Excellent second part to last issue’s story, with a great use of Absolute Hawkman and some very good Superman heroics.

An excellent start to a new story, with some really great character introductions, to say nothing of some quality character development.

Joshua Williamson and especially Jamal Campbell deliver a knockout first issue of their new Superman series. Everything from story to characters to especially the artwork is a true masterclass in simple, enjoyable superhero storytelling.

This second issue is almost as much fun as the first, with a lot of great character material and some really heightened superhero action and danger.

This opening storyline wraps up in a fun and entertaining way, making the most of comics and Superman's cast of characters. The phenomenal art is some of the best in the business, and it's fun to see it on such an important character.

The first storyline is done, and this new one is already here with a load of charm and some of the best artwork in comics.

Story, art and characters weave together so well in this enjoyable, hugely entertaining and very clever issue.

This very excellent Superman comic kicks off a new story with style and panache.

A bunch of new, fun and creative ideas are pushed, pulled and swirled around in a really fun comic!

This issue is smack dab in the middle of a big, fun superhero brawl, and both action and character scenes are a lot of fun to read.

Bruno Redondo stops by to draw the heck out of this excellent transitional issue.

Superman as a cowboy lives up to any expectations in this quick, fun, done-in-one story.

The ongoing storyline gets kicked up an entertaining notch, with some great character and action moments.

It's a big, superheroic story finale in excellent fashion. This series has been truly great, and leads to a great finale in classic superhero fashion.

Solid, enjoyable second chapter tot his story that moves everything along nicely.

The event got a little too big and unwieldy in general, but this finale issue is full of entertaining superhero action and excitement.

New storyline, new plots and a new superstar artist put Superman right back where it belongs as one of the best comics on the stands these days.

All of the moving parts work splendidly together in this stuffed issue, which makes great use of both Superwoman and Doomsday.

This Superman comic is the real deal. This is what you can do when you let a creative team cook in an ongoing series, letting them weave plot and characters and story into a truly engaging and enjoyable superhero comic.

The next storyline kicks off nicely with some great character work, some exciting moments and very worthwhile surprise ending.

There's a lot going on in Superman comics these days, but the creative team handles it with aplomb and keeps the story moving nicely along. The characters are especially a lot of fun.

The creativity that's been fueling this entire Superman comic is kicked up a notch with this annual issue, which has a lot of fun with some supporting characters, while setting up even greater and niftier stories to come.

New era! New Green Ranger! Same great comic book everything else!

So many great character moments, so many great subplots, so many great revelations and twists; this comic is pure fire.

The reveal of the Green Ranger was worth the wait and now I can't wait to see the new drama that unfolds. Beyond that, the rest of he issue continues working all the exciting nuts and bolts Parrott has baked into his Power Rangers comics.

The new issue has answers about the new Green Ranger, and while I liked those answers, I feel like there could have been something spicier revealed in this story.

This storyline keeps getting more and more interesting as new wrinkles and twists are added!

Every storyline is on fire in Mighty Morphin as they weave and wind together into truly exciting storytelling.

So many great scenes and character moments to wrap up an already thrilling story.

Another great issue combining cool action, wonderful character drama on multiple levels, and some fascinating looks into rich, unexplored lore.

All of these Zordon flashbacks finally come to a head with an awesome retcon/reveal that I can't wait to see explored further.

The team behind BOOM! Studios' Power Rangers comics continue to weave a glorious, multi-layered, dramatically engaging story, the likes of which few comics pull off. This issue has a million moving parts, and all of them move in the same wonderful direction to tell a great story.

This issue is a series of long-simmering confrontations coming to a head, and they're marvelous to see played out. This series is a master class in long-form storytelling, as Parrott and his creative team pull threads and butt heads that have been building for a long time. It's real, deep stuff.

The Eltarian War storyline is off to a great start with another exciting, character-filled issue. I could have used a bit more oomph to really make this event stand out, but that's an unnecessary nitpick to a really enjoyable comic.

Another chapter of the Eltarian War, another great Power Rangers comic. The humanity and grace of these characters and their stories are on full display in this issue, with some wonderful character moments for pretty much everyone in the expansive cast.

An action-heavy issue of The Eltarian War keeps the good stuff going in another excellent Power Rangers comic.

A satisfying and quite epic climax to this major, awesome storyline. Lots of moments to shine, lots of moving parts, and lots of great payoff.

The new storyline kicks off with some quality attention to detail and character moments that make this whole Power Rangers enterprise something special.

Another fine in-between issue focuses on the characters and finds some great scenes and moments to explore.

This issue has all that wonderful balance of cool action and great, emotional character moments that we've come to love about BOOM!'s Power Rangers comics. The Green and Red Rangers alone against a villain only spoken of from the show is a neat story idea.

Some great character moments and some great action make for another great issue of Mighty Morphin. This comic has everything I want as a superhero fan.

This is a wonderful issue of meaningful character development and introspection, which is often what I love most about BOOM!'s Power Rangers comics! We all know that Kimberly leaves the Power Rangers, and I look forward to the comic giving that moment the depth it deserves.

Mighty Morphin settles in for some good, focused character development, and what's where this series has always shined. This issue is a great balance of that character work and some neat action/lore development, and I'm all for that.

Writing and art come together for a really strong first issue, presenting a clear and interesting look at the main character as she kicks off this new series.

The character focus of this series is really top notch, creating both a great take on Poison Ivy and a really weird, really perfect escapade for her.

Poison Ivy remains a really strong comic with a wonderful focus on artwork and character development. This series is going a long way to all those ideas of rehabilitating Poison Ivy as a character.

Powers of X #1 is Bold with a capital "B" in terms of expanding Jonathan Hickman's new ideas, and that is really exciting.

This issue is a nice blend of strong character work and crazy, spacey ideas. I like the former more than the latter, but the whole project continues to hum along rather nicely.

An entertaining and focused issue, coupled with a neat, new twist, provides a needed jolt to Hickman's overall project.

Another issue of this crazy ongoing saga is a nice mix of solid, enjoyable character work and wild, dense world-building.

More table setting interesting new stuff, more great character scenes; I can't wait for the actual comics to start with Dawn of X!

Powers of X ends as boldly as it began and I couldn't be more excited to see what actually comes of all this.

The Unstoppable Wasp is a really fun comic right from the get go. And not only is it fun to read, but the creative team clearly has plans in place and ideas to play with. That's a lot more than can be said for other new hero comics that have launched recently.

I was already a big fan of the new female superhero comics Marvel has been pushing lately, but somehow they found a new and exciting way to write about their newest young female superhero! The Unstoppable Wasp is a joy to read for all the right reasons.

Unstoppable Wasp continues its unstoppable journey into my heart with another fun and funny issue, though it feels just a little bit repetitive.

The latest issue of Unstoppable Wasp is packed to the thoraxwith fun encounters, great dialogue and some really smart and clever superheroing.

The Unstoppable Wasp pumps the brakes just slightly for a very fun guest appearance by the original namesake character. Her appearance fits perfectly into the ongoing story and really enriches this issue.

A happy and cheerful issue sets up the new status quo in a lot of fun ways with a lot of fun characters, and nary an unnecessary super-villain fight to be seen! I like that.

Like I said, without Aja, the series loses a very vital component. If you've never seen his art before, it's just so much fun. It's very realistic, and Pulido tries to mimic it as best he can, but it just doesn't work as well. It's a quirky realism, filled with charm and personality. Without Aja, the book suffers. But at least the story is still entertaining.

What can I say? Fraction's Hawkeye is still an amazing comic. And I'm sure if David Aja was drawing this issue it would get a perfect score. His art is just that damn good and expressive. As it stands, this issue is still just mostly awesome. The story is fun, and the true nature of the tape is a great reveal that I did not see coming. Clint and Kate have some great chemistry, and Madame Masque proved to be a fun villain. Perhaps we'll see some more of her as the series goes forward. I cannot recommend Hawkeye enough, even if you don't particularly care about the character himself (like me). This is just an awesome series.

While not the best issue of Hawkeye so far, this one is definite greatness. Despite the shift in days, the story was easy to follow and highly entertaining. Fraction and Aja are doing a wonderful job with Hawkeye, dealing with him as a normal human being instead of a costumed Avenger (though they're not skimping too much on the costumes and archery). Clint Barton's attempts to run an apartment complex are a lot of fun, featuring a whole slew of interesting tenants. The guy who keeps confusing 'Hawkeye' with 'Hawkguy' is a prime example. Tony Stark makes a very fun cameo appearance (because that's what he's doing this week), and Fraction writes an out-of-character Wolverine and Spider-Man. Still, almost everyone else shines in this issue, including co-star Kate Bishop, who gives Clint a really good talking to. It's definitely great to have Aja back.

This issue may have been a little stronger if we cared more about the tenant. All we know about him is that he calls Clint 'Hawkguy'. Plus I guess it's a bit of a stretch to think Hawkeye's big contribution to helping people during Hurricane Sandy came down to just one guy in one house. I would think the Avengers would be out there helping a lot more people. Still, it's a very quaint story dealing with Clint and Kate as real people first, superheroes second. Even when Kate goes out with her bow and arrow, she's still Kate first and foremost. This was definitely a nice comic continuing Fraction's awesome series.

Hawkeye is back in fine form! After an issue dedicated to Hurricane Sandy, and a few other fill-in artists, Fraction and Aja are back to deliver an issue that proves Hawkeye has lost none of its spark. This is a magical, wonderful comic. This is everything solo hero comic books should strive to be. Action, adventure, complications, an awesomely human hero; it's no surprise that DC is trying to emulate this book with their own Green Arrow. All comics should try to emulate this book. Though it was a little weird trying to squeeze Spider Woman into this comic. I wasn't entirely sure if Fraction was going to acknowledge Hawkeye's other continuity obligations. She'd be an interesting addition to the cast, though no one could outshine Kate Bishop as Hawkeye's sidekick. She only gets a brief cameo in this issue, but it's a great little scene.

Another month, another good, solid issue of Hawkeye. Anytime Fraction and Aja are on board together is a good thing. Unfortunately, this issue takes the focus away from Hawkeye himself and instead gives us a few barely connected adventures with the various ladies in his life. Some are entertaining, and Kate Bishop is the best of all of them, but this issue isn't as strong as most of the others from this creative team.

The twist at the end that Clint's feelings are for Kate and not Spider-Woman is a pretty cool twist. Kate and Clint have been an absolutely fantastic team in this series, and the idea of the two of them hooking up has that classic will they/won't they chemistry that has propelled so many great TV shows to superstardom. The relationship feels natural, it feels forbidden, and it feels like the kind of thing that Fraction can milk for as long as he needs to tell a great story. I'm definitely in favor of Clint and Kate hooking up. And the new villain, Kazi, seems pretty cool. He definitely fits the grounded style of this comic. I like the sad clown makeup, it works well for a contract killer. There were parts of the origin story that were hard to understand and follow, but I think I've got a pretty good hang on Kazi's origin. Too bad he had to kill Grills, though. Grills was just starting to grow on me.

This is probably one of the most imaginative comics you'll read all year. Lucky doesn't suddenly become a talking dog or anything like that. He's just an old mutt sniffing around and stumbling into trouble. He can't talk to Hawkeye or really help defeat the bad guys, but he can still feel sadness, fear, anger and lust. The story is very entertaining, though I'll admit to probably missing some of the subtext. But that's just me. The best part of the issue, of course, is the art. Aja outdoes himself. Lucky is full of personality, and Aja just draws very good animals. You can really feel Lucky padding along through the apartment building. And the little icons they use to denote what Lucky can smell are delightful. Do yourself a favor and check this issue out, at least to see what it's like.

Despite being a very low key issue, and me not fully understanding every part of it, the Fraction/Aja team is still as strong as ever. One really feels for Hawkeye over the course of the issue, and the important scenes, like his meeting with Grills' dad and a nice talk with Kate, are handled very well. I would definitely say the delay hurt the ongoing story, but the quality of the comic is still very much in tact. And Marvel promises that the next issue will be coming up soon, so we won't have to wait as long. That's a definite plus.

This issue is everything I love about modern day comics. It's fun, it's funny, it's adorable, and it's delightfully human. Hawkeye #14 is the story of a plucky young hero saving the day. She only ever fires her bow once, and never wears a mask or a costume in solving the case. I suppose some might say that means it's not a superhero story, but I beg to differ. Kate is who she is because this is a world of superheroes. Fraction gives Kate such a wonderful voice. She's quirky and clever, but also just a little bit oblivious. The art by Wu is equally fun, fitting the character and the story perfectly. This comic is just all around great. It's exactly the kind of thing I want to read when I buy my stack of comics each week. Kudos Fraction and company for everything you do.

Hawkeye remains the book to beat in today's market, pushing the envelope on art, humor, humanity and now, apparently action.

Hawkeye #16 is a shining example of why this series gets so much praise. This is a comic about ordinary people trying to live in an extraordinary world. Kate may not be saving all of New York from Dr. Doom, but she sure as hell is making a difference in some lives, while improving her own, all with the spirit and energy it takes to put on a purple costume and try to fight crime. And the art by Annie Wu is just as perfect for Kate's adventures as David Aja is for Clint's. Kate looks every bit as adorable as she reads, and that is how you put together an amazing comic book.

Hawkeye is a diamond in the rough of comic books. There's nothing else out there like it, but I wish more comics followed its example. There is a lot of humanity in Marvel's resident archers. And humanity, especially adorable humanity, makes for good comics.

Hawkeye #17 is way outside the norm, and that's exactly why I love it. But even when the series is on task, and telling the story of Clint Barton's battle with the Tracksuit Mafia, it is still the best comic book on the stands these days. I'm going to keep talking about it, and I hope you're reading it, because Hawkeye is everything I want from comics. Now if only Fraction and Aja would team up for a Multiple Man comic"

Fraction and Wu tell another wonderful chapter in Kate Bishop's LA adventure. What more could we ask for? A follow-up to the fate of Barney Barton? Sure, I guess. But when the Kate Bishop chapters are this damn good, I'm not complaining.

Unfortunately for me, I'm not a big art critic. I know what I like and I know what I don't like, but I'm terrible at critiquing or rating comic book art. Perhaps you've noticed that I rarely mention the artist in my reviews. I hate that I can't bring myself to do that, but I'm a story guy, I'm a writer. That's what's most important to me, so that's what I talk about. And as it stands, as great as David Aja is, as creative as the sign language element was, it detracted from the issue for me personally. I applaud the skill and creativity that went into the sign language, by all means. But in terms of telling a story in a comic book, it was more gimmick than revelation.

Kate's rivalry with Madam Masque is just a wonderful take on the hero vs. villain dynamic. Hawkeye as a series has earned every praise it has received,especially considering Fraction is writing essentially two separate comics, and both of them are just as great as the other. It's going to be a sad day in comic land when Hawkeye comes to an end.

Hawkeye has changed the way I look at comics, has changed the way I want to write my own comics. Hawkeye is masterpiece-quality.

Hawkeye as a series is a crowning achievement for Marvel and all of comics. This will easily be one of my favorites for a long, long time.

This series is a heaping dose of my favorite kind of superhero comic: where they act like real people and have real conversations and don't just get into obligatory fights. Very grounded, very character-focused and so much fun to read.

We haven't even gotten to the heist yet and I'm still absolutely loving this comic! The character focus is second-to-none.

This already incredibly fun comic finally kicks off the titular heist, so now the fun character writing and artwork is amped up with super fun plot!

The heist comes together with style and panache and a great balance of all the characters involved.

The heist comes to an end with some style, flourish and final issue twists that work splendidly.

Marvel took a big risk in disrupting almost their entire line with Secret Wars and its multitude of tie-ins. But I'm glad they still have a sense of humor and can put out a comic like Skottie Young's Giant-Size Little Marvel: AvX. This is the perfect counterpoint to the uber serious Secret Wars.

Tom King is working his magic again with an off-kilter, but no less great, first issue. Your brain might need a moment to sit down after this one.

Mister Miracle continues to impress with a really character-driven issue, at times hilarious, scary and very touching. But the very nature of this comic puts every single panel into question!

Mister Miracle is getting weird, but it hasn't lost me yet. The newest issue really ups the sense that nothing is as it seems, but what we do see is really fun to read.

This book remains stylishly insane, while telling a pretty gripping story about the madness of the New Gods.

The new issue tells a wonderful, intimate story about Mister Miracle and Big Barda, but I can never shake the feeling that something deeper and more dangerous is going on.

Once again, King and his team expertly use the medium to deliver an exciting, unexpectedly cool comic book story.

King and company work their magic on a touching, perfect and, at times, terrifyingly real childbirth in their continuing effort to make the comic of the decade.

A baby makes three! Mister Miracle has gotten even better as the juxtaposition of Fourth World mind-boggletry and normal, Earth-bound baby raising is both hilarious and touching.

The new Mister Miracle is a showcase in the creative team's unequaled ability to use character and setting to build tension, setting us up for another gut-punch of a cliffhanger.

This comic is madness in all the best ways imaginable, and I both love it and hate it in nearly equal measure for that.

The climatic, penultimate issue of Mister Miracle delivers the perfect climactic, penultimate issue we could want, in terms of writing, art and story. But there's still plenty of time for King and Gerads to blow our minds even more!

If you can wrap your head around the ending " and I'll admit, I had a little trouble " this is a quaint, enjoyable finale to this mind-boggling series.

Most excitingly, Hellcat is full of plot and character. They've got so many fun ideas going on, all of them swirling around Patsy as a character. Whether she's struggling to make ends meet, making friends with a new 'super-villain', working with She-Hulk and coming up with this neat new business idea, Patsy Walker's weird little life is at the heart of this series. That's very promising. There's a lot going on, and I'm glad that fighting super-villains isn't going to be the main point of this series. Hopefully Leth and Williams can find their own niche with this series. They're off to a very good start already.

Hellcat is back, and her second issue is just as adorable and fun as her first! Leth and Williams dive in to the weird world of Patsy Walker with this issue, providing a frantic day at the mall.

It's cute, it's funny, and it's built on a very strong foundation of human stories. With all introductions and set-up out of the way, Leth and Williams can finally start stretching their legs with ordinary stories now.

Patsy Walker a.k.a. Hellcat is a fun comic with a fun, blossoming world of super-powers in the city. Not all street level comics need to be dark and gritty.

The Casiolena storyline comes to a wonderful end this issue, as Patsy Walker style and humor remain supreme. This series continues to carve out a style unlike anything else in mainstream comics.

I realize that not everybody is into this sort of comic, but I absolutely am. Marvel is killing it with these kinds of fun comics. And they're not just fun and adorable, they're also funny as heck! From the dialogue to the art, Patsy Walker is just a blast to read. They don't need to worry about Arcade's recent history (though they do reference it). They just bring their heroes together and put them into all manner of entertaining trouble. That's great comics.

This is a pretty perfect issue of Patsy Walker. Everything I love about this comic can be found in these pages. You've got Patsy front and center, being awesome, adorable and yet painfully human. Just because she's drawn in chibi form from time to time does not mean Patsy doesn't feel negative emotions. This isn't just one big fluffy party. Leth gives her some social anxiety issues, and they only help to expand her character in fun and interesting ways .

Fortunately for us all, they also find time to be their special level of adorable. That flashback to the mugging and the pizza was great. But the real heart, of course, is in seeing Patsy react to tragedy. The character remains a uniquely amazing person, whether she's being awesome or being sad. I don't want to see Patsy Walker bogged down by too much sadness, but it's nice to know that everyone involved can rise to the challenge when it crashes down into their lives.

Patsy Walker a.k.a. Hellcat is that cute, adorable, fun comic that's easy to sink into. The characters are great and hugely entertaining, and Leth is always coming up with fun things for them to do, both in their personal lives and in the world of superheroes. This issue is a fun mix of superhero fights and ex-boyfriends, which I wish we could see in more comics.

Patsy Walker is an unending source of humor and awesome. I love this comic. Even when we get a semi-serious issue like this one, Leth and Williams pack in that adorable humor I love so much. Patsy is a super fun protagonist, and they've got such a fun cast. I hope Hellstrom and Mad-Dog stick around, because I think I'd like to see Patsy interacting with semi-romantic interests.

I love the way the characters play off each other. Leth has built some really bubbly friendships among her cast. I love the way art and comedy go so well together, with lines of dialogue just as cute as the art. I loved the bit where Patsy and her imaginary friend just start bonding instead of fighting, because of course she gets along with her imaginary friend " and of course a giant wasp would scare everybody!

I'm gonna miss Patsy Walker when it's gone, and issues like this one are why. Funny, clever and deeply personal when it needs to be.

Patsy Walker a.k.a. Hellcat will be sorely missed. Fortunately, the creative team goes out on a series high note with this colorful, good-natured and all-around enjoyable issue.

A master of his craft delivers the exact issue he wants, nailing the tone, the narration, the storytelling, the use of characters and more. As strong a first issue as you're ever likely to read.

This second issue is all style and substance, using a strong voice and some plain, simple badassery to build this new Wonder Woman comic.

Another confident, entertaining issue of this new Wonder Woman series. I'm loving the tone of this comic, the way it's being told, and the artwork. The whole package.

The stakes couldn't be higher, the writing and ton couldn't be stronger, and the main character couldn't be more amazing, and we're only four issues into this new series!

This already awesome series takes and issue to expand its cast of heroes and villains, setting the stage for even bigger adventures to come.

This already excellent, gorgeous comic blows itself out of the water for a truly awesome superhero/villain battle issue!

Disturbing and fascinating new chapter kicks off in this excellent ongoing series, and I can't wait to see where it's all heading.

The overall story feels a little stuck in place  which is probably the point  but it's still a strongly written and gorgeously drawn issue.

This was a highly anticipated issue and it did not disappoint. King and his art team go a long way to exploring and underlining the Wonder Woman/Cheetah rivalry and how it's particularly special.

Wonder Woman returns to its regularly scheduled storyline with a shock and a surprise, both of which make for a pretty emotional and exciting issue.

A very fun guest star heightens the overall creative and fascinating direction this storyline is taking, compared to the bigger picture. A delightful issue of a villain getting his comeuppance.

Gorgeous artwork and excellent character work come together for another truly entertaining and wonderful comic.

The first story in Tom King's Wonder Woman comes to a satisfying ending, and then teases a whole bunch of other craziness to come! That's good comics.

A lot of fun is to be had when Wonder Woman and Batman team up for a murder mystery on Mount Olympus. Just the idea is super fun on its own! Thankfully, the comic matches the potential.

This two-parter was very neat and this second half wraps everything up nicely with a focus on Wonder Woman being awesome and badass.

This issue tries for a bit that just didn't work for me at all. I still have faith that it will all make sense by the end, but this issue needed something to help the reader find their footing, some glimmer of explanation.

Everything about Mouse World snaps into place for me (though probably not everything, I'm sure I'm missing some subtext), and I'm now fully on board with this weird and awesome story. New characters, new concepts and some acts of true heroism are highlights this issue.

The new issue ratchets everything up to another level of tension and energy and fear of what's going to happen next, and I really dig it (pun intended).

This issue goes in some directions that I personally didn’t care for, but I can’t fault the strong writing, excellent artwork and solid set-up.

The issue does everything it needs to do to set up the new story and smack us around with a few good surprises.

The evil deepens in Wonder War in a nicely balanced issue.

The issue was entertaining, if less than stellar. I especially liked the Hobgoblin fight, because it was colorful and unique. Usually we just see Spider-Man fighting his bad guys, but anything that shakes up that old dynamic is always fun. Especially since I'm such a big fan of Phil.

Though this definitely sheds some new light on who might be the new Superior Spider-Man. Will it be Doc Ock in Peter's body? Maybe…but I think that's stupid. As a storyline, sure, the two switching bodies would be cool. But as the basis for a whole new series? That's just taking things too far. Peter will be Spider-Man again soon enough, and trying to make this a bigger deal by giving it a new reluanch is just a waste of resources. But as Slott has been saying, we just need to keep reading to see where this goes. And I know I will definitely keep reading…though Superior Spider-Man is looking less and less interesting.

But as far as I'm concerned, the idea of someone else using Peter Parker's body in Superior Spider-Man just does not interest me. I'll probably give the series a look, and maybe check out some issues, but I don't see myself caring long term at all.

Simply put, this is an awesome, exciting comic. If we put aside the big surprise ending, everything that comes before is absolutely riveting. I didn't have the ending spoiled for me, so I didn't know how it was going to end. And I definitely didn't expect Peter to just die and Doc Ock to win. So it was very exciting to see Peter try again and again to come up with a winning plan. Slott definitely had the throttle pushed to full. Couple that with Otto always been three steps ahead of Peter, and that just ratcheted up the tension even more! This story was electric in its energy, and Ramos turned in some of his finest work. I have always been a fan of Ramos, and he was marvelous as he drew this major issue. So all around, a totally exciting issue of Amazing Spider-Man - let's hope it wasn't all for nothing.

This throwback issue is the perfect idea for an anniversary celebration. The look, feel and tone are all pure Silver Age and it's a fun visit.

Another perfectly recreated historical celebration of the history of Ant-Men, bringing all of us back, flawlessly, to the world of the Irredeemable Eric O'Grady.

Not as magical a trip back through memory lane as the other issues, but it's still a fun Ant-Man-centric story that leads nicely into next month's finale.

For an anniversary mini-series, this whole story was super fun, and this final issue caps everything off nicely with a team-up for the ages!

Cully Hammer just nails the art, which he did back during some of Renee's back-up features. He draws some amazing, detailed women without an ounce of cheesecake. They look as rough and awesome as they really are, with the action up close and personal. Seriously, this creative team and these characters are near the top of my comic book wish list.

I need this to become an ongoing comic. Written by Rucka, drawn by the amazing, Hamner; this would easily become my new favorite comic at DC. But it's not often that we get to have nice things. So I'm just going to be immeasurably happy that the world came together to give us and Rucka this two-issue send-off. It's everything I could have hoped for as a finale for Renee's time as the Question.

Personally, there are a bit too many main characters for my tastes, and it's easy to get lost on names, even when the writers do a great job maintaining individual personalities. Part of the problem is that, in the first issue, they started the story right in the middle. Instead of spending time introducing each character as they arrived at camp, which would make sense, they instead just jumped right into hijinks in the woods with all of the characters already knowing and liking each other. It worked to get the action started right away, but it left me feeling a bit lost. I want to get to know the Lumberjanes, and it's hard to do that when they're freewheeling from one shenanigan to the next.

Lumberjanes is getting a lot of great press across the Internet, and for good reason. It's an adorable, fun series that relishes its wackiness. In my review of the last issue, I compared it quite heavily to Adventure Time, and the comparison still stands, but I felt that Lumberjanes #3 really felt like more of a solid comic overall. Stevenson and Ellis really seem to be settling in nicely.

This issue was just amazing, maybe even the best issue yet. The girls fight and defeat a gang of evil velociraptors using friendship bracelets. The whole concept is gorgeous, and the execution is so joyous. Seriously, that raccoon/hat scene should be the stuff of legend.

Lumberjanes is just a delightful comic. It can be enjoyed by younglings and grown-ups alike, and has positive messages and fun oozing out of every pore. I really can't wait to see what this creative team brings us next! And personally? My favorite Lumberjane is Mal!

This was a pretty stellar issue. It doesn't get too deep or cover anything out of the ordinary, it's just a look at the various main characters, some of their families, and how they all quickly became best friends. After 13 issues, all of the main characters are still very cool, so seeing them all meet for the first time is a lot of fun. The biggest surprise is Ripley, who started off withdrawn on the first day of camp, only to quickly and powerfully come out of her shell due to the power of friendship. That was fun. This whole issue was just plain fun.

Welp, this was another amazing issue of Lumberjanes! The adventure is wacky, the characters are amazing and the humor is just spot on. You're not going to find this kind of whimsy anywhere else in comics.

The storyline moves along swimmingly with no other bumps in the road. The Lumberjanes themselves are still so much fun to read about, and the writers make sure that they're not just flat characters. They have motions beyond just the basics they were handed at the start of the series. That's a plus. Lumberjanes is good comics.

There is just so much joy and energy in the pages of Lumberjanes. This comic is a wonderful achievement. It's a happy, friendly comic that isn't ashamed of themes like friendship and loyalty. The art has always been a little wonky, but it's a wonkiness that totally works for the comic. Lumberjanes is a world unto itself, and I'm giddy for every little visit I get to make.

The creative team is building a really personable, really fascinating world in Lumberjanes, and I'm on board for the long haul!

I'm happy to say that the new creative team does not disappoint! The issue isn't jam-packed with the same sort of adorable wackiness, but everybody comes close enough to produce another enjoyable issue of Lumberjanes.

The Jimmy Olsen series is as zany and heartfelt as one could hope, though some of the unique trappings on the comic are already starting to wear out their welcome.

This strange Jimmy Olsen comic finally starts to come together with real answers and even realer mysteries.

A very welcome return for this wonderful, personable and adorably charming comic!

Another cheerful issue of Unstoppable Wasp puts the focus on the characters and not the superheroics, and I love that part!

The new issue showcases everything there is to love about Unstoppable Wasp, from meaningful action to awesome character moments!

Unstoppable Wasp was already a great comic, but this issue takes it to fantastic new heights of drama and storytelling. A game-changing issue.

In his follow up to last issue's game-changing plot, Whitley keeps the momentum going in a very personal message about mental health.

A fun and wonderful character-based issue is a little too soft and cheerful. I would have rather seen Jeremy Whitley keep the stakes and tension a little sharper than what we get.

The issue completely blows a solid premise by turning itself into an elaborate Marvel Handbook article.

The new issue of Unstoppable Wasp is a nice blend of the cheerful, friendly comic we know and love with some real super-villain conflict and action!

Enjoyable, action-packed issue that doesn't have much bite, but is nonetheless more quality Unstoppable Wasp content.

Unstoppable Wasp ends on a delightful high note. One of my favorite comics of the past year, it delivers everything that makes it great in this final issue.

I want more from this comic " but it doesn't look like I'll be getting it. And I'm not going to penalize Avengers vs. X-Men because it's not being written the way I want it to be written, that it's not doing what I would have done. It's an entertaining, face-paced story that is keeping me on my toes and offering a few legitimate surprises. If you step back and put too much thought into picking out its flaws, you're going to have a bad time. I want to have a good time, and Avengers vs. X-Men #4 is a good read.

Avengers vs. X-Men continues to be a good, solid, well-paced read. It may not delve into any of the characters on a personal level, but there are tie-ins for that. And with awesome ideas and wild events like this issue, it promises to only get better.

At least the art is absolutely fantastic!

I hope this series can still surprise me. And it has more than enough issues left to do just that.

This is why I don't get this comic anymore. They clearly want to paint the X-Men as bad guys and the Avengers as heroes, but it's being forced on us. Marvel controls this story. They are writing it. They planned it out. So why the hell are they being so weak-willed when it comes to the heroes and the villains? Why are the X-Men evil if all they're doing is making the world a better place? Why are the Avengers the good guys when they're only concerned with proving themselves right, where their only plan is to basically murder the PhoeniX-Men?

This issue made up for my anger and frustration from last issue. I'm very excited to see what happens next as we get closer and closer to the big climactic finale!

We still only have characters telling us that Cyclops has gone bad. And sorry Marvel, but I just can't believe them until I see it with my own eyes.

But I suppose the real impact of his death is what it does to Cyclops. Because if Cyclops is still alive at the end of Avengers vs. X-Men, he's going to have quite the personal journey. And as long as he doesn't stay a villain and seeks redemption, that's a comic I would definitely read.

The story made some kind of logical sense, as long as you don't pick it apart too much. The Phoenix was a classic Marvel adversary, and clearly Marvel had been building up to this story for several years, what with the Scarlet Witch and Hope having semi-prominent roles over the years. This made for a nice parallel to House of M, where Wanda took away the mutant powers. And it does a fine job of setting up Uncanny Avengers and the new Marvel NOW! campaign. So yeah, this story was exciting, well-drawn, epic and pretty darn cool.

Unbeatable Squirrel Girl hasn't lost an inch of its cracklingly good wit. Almost every line or dialogue exchange is just so much fun! Sometimes they're straight jokes, sometimes they're bits, and sometimes they're just the characters acting like normal people, and it's all gold. I love reading this comic. Every new page is so much fun, and it always goes in directions I could never predict.

Sending Squirrel Girl on a series of Tinder dates is such a fun idea, and they pull it off splendidly. The whole cast gets involved, and North and Henderson turn out a stunningly hilarious and perfect issue.

Unbeatable Squirrel Girl has it all: character, story, awesomeness and comedy. And so many squirrels!

This is some kind of masterpiece. I don't even know how to begin to explain how awesome this comic is. First and foremost, it's the ultimate culmination of all the great little science, computer and mathematics bits that North has been seeding into his comic since the beginning. Doreen is taking computer classes at school, and while I don't understand a thing about coding, he makes it seem so easy as it incorporates it into this comic. It always comes off as clever and educationally adorable.

This is damn fine Squirrel Girling. North and Henderson have not lost their step in any way. They continue to produce hugely entertaining comics, and the new issue is no different. They should be teaching some kind of master class.

I am shocked at how little I enjoyed the new issue of Unbeatable Squirrel Girl. For the first time, Ryan North seems a little lost. His story and villain seem a little too huge and the high-profile guest star doesn't seem to jibe with the series. I hope this issue is a fluke.

There were plenty of jokes and one-liners for sure, and that physics lesson interlude was amazing, but those things were not enough to carry this story out of the muck.

Unbeatable Squirrel Girl is the funniest comic on the stands, and issues like this one also show us that it's one of the most heartfelt and character-rich as well.

Unbeatable Squirrel Girl is as good as ever, and the new issue promises a lot more fun than just a new, awesome costume!

Despite one big, awkward leap in narrative logic, this is otherwise another hilarious and character-filled issue of Unbeatable Squirrel Girl. Love this book.

Unbeatable Squirrel Girl is hilarious. Issues like this new one are hilarious. It's funny and lovable and so much fun to read. Don't pass it up!

The latest crazy Squirrel Girl caper comes to a close with the usual style, humor and creativity, but something about this issue felt just a touch lifeless. Not sure why. Maybe it's just me.

This is a super fun comic about Squirrel Girl hanging out with dinosaurs! I love me a comic that cherishes the utter joy of both Squirrel Girl and dinoaurs.

An action-packed issue of Unbeatable Squirrel Girl combines Ultron, robots and dinosaurs, and we're all the better for it!

Unbeatable Squirrel Girl wraps up its latest, wildest story in true Squirrel Girl style! It's hilarious, it's action-packed and there's more computer programming-based heroics than 10 comics!

Unbeatable Squirrel Girl embarks on another super fun, super silly storyline. That's exactly why we have this comic and why I love it so.

Funny, weird and very inventive, the new issue of Unbeatable Squirrel Girl uses space madness and multiple guest stars to have the same great fun we already love.

The silliness is at maximum levels in the latest issue of Unbeatable Squirrel Girl. Maybe a little too silly, but there's no denying just how hilarious this comic is and how wild the creative team can get.

This normally hilarious comic transforms partway through into a defense of its entire thesis, and it remains just as charming and entertaining. Unbeatable Squirrel Girl never shies away from hilarious comedy or life-affirming drama.

Unbeatable Squirrel Girl gets wonderfully personal and emotional in artist Erica Henderson's final issue.

Unbeatable Squirrel Girl welcomes a new artist with a really fun issue, which features a uniquely Squirrel Girl approach to crime-fighting.

This issue of Unbeatable Squirrel Girl may be one of the funnest issues yet! Whether its audience participation, really sweet character moments or a surprise 90s villain return that had me laughing out loud, this is just plain quality comics.

Unbeatable Squirrel Girl spends an issuing doing a "no dialogue" story and it works splendidly. Everything about this issue is delightful and pure Squirrel Girl.

Writer Ryan North kills with a hilarious funeral scene, proving that this comic is never not funny.

The issue leans heavily into the paranoia and wordplay of a Skrull invasion instead of the punching, and I really liked that.

This issue is packed to the gills (pun intended) with so much original and unique Squirrel Girl wonderfulness!

I think Squirrel Girl is attempting to spread a message about immigration more so than be its usual comedy-heavy self, and that's perfectly fine.

Unbeatable Squirrel Girl throws a standalone celebration of the series and its everything one could hope it would be!

Hilarious and full of action and excitement, Squirrel Girl dives head-long into War of the Realms. Surely this is going to be the best of all the tie-ins!

This War of the Realms tie-in screeches to a halt so a guest character can burgle the spotlight.

North busts out some strong humor, strong pathos and strong, silent moments in what could have been a lackluster tie-in.

Unbeatable Squirrel Girl ends its first ever Big Event tie-in with the best issue of the story, packed with great action, great debate and great friendship.

The beginning of the end for Unbeatable Squirrel Girl delivers in spades! The stakes are heartfelt and the trouble is bigger than we've ever seen!

The big finale is set up in a lot of major ways with this funny, daunting issue.

I don't know what the finale is going to feature, but this penultimate issue is a crazy, awesome, no-holds-barred battle of greatness!

How do you say a fitting and entertaining goodbye to the funniest comic book in decades? Just like this.

Right off the bat, there are two things to say about Secret Wars #1: it is a well-written, exciting comic about Marvel's superheroes teaming up to stop the literal end of the world, but considering these sorts of Big Events have been happening every year for a decade now, the excitement is muted. It's not Jonathan Hickman's fault that Marvel has been hitting us with so many 'world ending team up' comics recently, but he and his art team can't quite shake the event fatigue that permeates the first issue of Secret Wars.

I still have faith that Secret Wars is going to be something interesting. I don't particularly plan on picking up any of the tie-ins, but Hickman and Ribic are working on something epic in the main series. The end of the issue promises a lot of fun going forward. And I've been waiting for years for Doctor Doom to be at the heart of one of these Big Events. Here's hoping Hickman has some big plans for Battleworld.

We have yet to really hit the major action of Secret Wars, but Hickman and Ribic are doing more than enough to set the stage. We've got our Battleworld, we've got our main characters, and we know that the stakes are going to be nothing less than the fate of existence itself. I like where this is going.

Secret Wars is a blast so far. Hickman brings the same 'end of the world' stakes to this series that he had in his Avengers/New Avengers runs. He has taken these beloved characters and surrounded them with impossible circumstances, but never loses what's true to them. This is Doctor Doom, this is Reed Richards, backed up against the ultimate wall and forced to decide what to do next. There is a power to Hickman's Secret Wars that is normally lacking in these big crossovers, and that makes it more than worth a read.

I don't know why Hickman decided to slow things down so much with Secret Wars #5. It's not a terrible issue by any means. It's perfectly fine. But there is just so much to unpack in Hickman's years of comics work that this quick recap of only one small portion of it just doesn't go far enough. But maybe reminding us all of this Molecule Man stuff will be important later on. If that's the case, so be it. But for this individual issue, it's nothing special.

Miles Morales is back, and even though the comic has a new title and a new #1, I'm very happy to say that it's business as usual for the Web-Slinger.

Miles Morales: The Ultimate Spider-Man #1Writer: Brian Michael BendisArtist: David MarquezColor: Justin PonsorLettering: VC's Cory Petit

The second issue of Miles Morales: The Ultimate Spider-Man is pretty much business as usual, with Bendis keeping the stories flowing with his usual skill. Artist David Marquez remains an absolutely stellar member of the creative team, and really, there probably isn't a better team out there in comics these days than Bendis and Marquez. They are producing a very good, quality comic that really gets into the head of Spider-Man, even if Peter Parker isn't the main character.

We may have to wait another issue to get to the really good action, but at least Bendis makes the build up issues damn good too.

Is there anything more exciting than Spider-Man fighting the Green Goblin? I suppose there are a few things out there, but Bendis really knows how to spin it.

Curse you, transition issues, you are the bane of my comic book reviewing existence! Writer Brian Michael Bendis delivers another stellar chapter in Miles Morales' current superhero woes, but it's the sort of chapter that takes us from Point A to Point B instead of delivering any really great story moments of its own! And those it does deliver are obvious cliffhangers! It's so frustrating, but only because the comic is still oh so good!

Ultimate Spider-Man #6 is one of the richest, most confident and exciting comics in Miles Morales' short career.

This is high-grade superhero comics, containing everything you need for a fun, light story about a fun character in his own tiny corner of the Marvel U.

The good jokes, dialogue, artwork and storytelling keep this really fun mini-series going, even if this issue slows down just a bit for some necessary exposition. Still great!

A bunch of Marvel guest stars add some real life and energy to the latest issue of Ant-Man, elevating this already enjoyable mini-series.

The plot moves in a lot of good ways as we gear up for what will hopefully be a grand finale.

A really fun wrap-up to a really fun series; it's exactly the perfect amount of the big stuff and the little stuff that make comics so entertaining.

Iceman's return is much appreciated and much enjoyed. Sina Grace goes for a lighter, more humorous tone, and it definitely works for the character and the comic.

The cheesiness is strong in the revived Iceman comic, making it really stand out in a crowded comic book market. Could use a touch more cheese polish, though.