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The Kai-Sei Era, IDW's new Godzilla Universe, gets off to a roaring start thanks to an engaging script and high-octane art. This debut issue doesn't shy away from being a Godzilla story - there are kaiju monsters aplenty - but the entire creative team injects the franchise with a fresh, modern take. The art style is a nod to shōnen manga, which will undoubtedly resonate with younger audiences and The Kai-Sei Era, IDW's new Godzilla Universe, gets off to a roaring start thanks to an engaging script and high-octane art. This debut issue doesn't shy away from being a Godzilla story - there are kaiju monsters aplenty - but the entire creative team injects the franchise with a fresh, modern take. The art style is a nod to shōnen manga, which will undoubtedly resonate with younger audiences and more

The story, which was first introduced in the Speed Racer #0 Free Comic Book Day special issue, introduces a new take on the classic manga and anime series Mach GoGoGo. I wasn't familiar with the franchise until the 2008 Speed Racer movie came out, but it never really grabbed my attention so I never saw it. The FBCD special was my first actual exposure to the IP. With that perspective in mind, Spee The story, which was first introduced in the Speed Racer #0 Free Comic Book Day special issue, introduces a new take on the classic manga and anime series Mach GoGoGo. I wasn't familiar with the franchise until the 2008 Speed Racer movie came out, but it never really grabbed my attention so I never saw it. The FBCD special was my first actual exposure to the IP. With that perspective in mind, Spee more

Prepare to be transported to the steamy Louisiana bayou in this tensely intimate debut issue. Si Spurrier's script is expertly crafted, but it's the visuals by Vanesa Del Rey and John Starr that truly standout. The artwork perfectly captures the environment, making you feel like you're right there with the characters, sweating amidst unbearable humidity, wading through cypress swamps and dodging S Prepare to be transported to the steamy Louisiana bayou in this tensely intimate debut issue. Si Spurrier's script is expertly crafted, but it's the visuals by Vanesa Del Rey and John Starr that truly standout. The artwork perfectly captures the environment, making you feel like you're right there with the characters, sweating amidst unbearable humidity, wading through cypress swamps and dodging S more

The Seasons has been a fantastical, and fantastic, adventure that's gotten darker with each issue. After the revelations of the previous issues, where the secrets of the circus and the motivations of its evil ringleader were finally exposed, this week's issue sees Spring Seasons trying to escape the magical world she's been trapped in. And what a journey it is!

Artist Paul Azaceta and c The Seasons has been a fantastical, and fantastic, adventure that's gotten darker with each issue. After the revelations of the previous issues, where the secrets of the circus and the motivations of its evil ringleader were finally exposed, this week's issue sees Spring Seasons trying to escape the magical world she's been trapped in. And what a journey it is!

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In addition to being one of my most anticipated new books of 2025, The UnChosen marks David Marquez's first creator-owned series as writer and artist. From the get-go, his unique vision and skillset shine through in this mesmerizing first issue, which blends elements of fantasy, sci-fi, and magic into a high-stakes adventure.

At the heart of the story is Aida, a character whose story im In addition to being one of my most anticipated new books of 2025, The UnChosen marks David Marquez's first creator-owned series as writer and artist. From the get-go, his unique vision and skillset shine through in this mesmerizing first issue, which blends elements of fantasy, sci-fi, and magic into a high-stakes adventure.

At the heart of the story is Aida, a character whose story im more

Skybound Entertainment's Blood & Thunder #3 is an adrenaline-fueled thrill ride that refuses to let up the pace. After setting the stage in the first two issues, Benito Cereno's script goes all-in on action via an extended chase sequence in this issue, with Blood and Thunder racing after Prisoner X through the futuristic, alien city.

Every page is packed with vivid and dynamic visuals c Skybound Entertainment's Blood & Thunder #3 is an adrenaline-fueled thrill ride that refuses to let up the pace. After setting the stage in the first two issues, Benito Cereno's script goes all-in on action via an extended chase sequence in this issue, with Blood and Thunder racing after Prisoner X through the futuristic, alien city.

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Dynamite Comics' Gargoyles: Demona #1 is a phenomenal start to the new series, diving into the complex and intriguing backstory of the franchise's most recognizable villain. Greg Weisman's story explores the events that shaped Demona into the character we know and love (or love to hate) from the 90s animated series. Weisman's ability to continuously add new layers so organically to a world he's be Dynamite Comics' Gargoyles: Demona #1 is a phenomenal start to the new series, diving into the complex and intriguing backstory of the franchise's most recognizable villain. Greg Weisman's story explores the events that shaped Demona into the character we know and love (or love to hate) from the 90s animated series. Weisman's ability to continuously add new layers so organically to a world he's be more

Patrick Horvath's return to Woodbrook deftly expands the original series, introducing Monica Brewer, a new character who is the sister of Samantha's victim from original series' debut issue. Monica's POV is expertly woven into the story's established lore, setting the stage for a compelling new arc.

Horvath takes a bold leap by dedicating a significant portion establishing Monica's char Patrick Horvath's return to Woodbrook deftly expands the original series, introducing Monica Brewer, a new character who is the sister of Samantha's victim from original series' debut issue. Monica's POV is expertly woven into the story's established lore, setting the stage for a compelling new arc.

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Charles Soule, Ryan Browne, and the entire creative team have delivered a comic book that's both entertaining and introspective. At its core, The Lucky Devils #1 asks a profound question: what does it mean to be a good person in a world where evil forces are constantly trying to pull us down?

At the center of this exploration are Cam, an adjunct professor of philosophy, and Starr, a nur Charles Soule, Ryan Browne, and the entire creative team have delivered a comic book that's both entertaining and introspective. At its core, The Lucky Devils #1 asks a profound question: what does it mean to be a good person in a world where evil forces are constantly trying to pull us down?

At the center of this exploration are Cam, an adjunct professor of philosophy, and Starr, a nur more

The 'Raid on Graymalkin' crossover event between Jed MacKay's X-Men & Gail Simone's Uncanny X-Men kicked off in exciting fashion! I know a lot of fans were concerned for a crossover event so soon into From the Ashes, but I thought the way MacKay set this event up in this first issue gave this X-Men vs X-Men story an interesting new angle as two groups of mutants try to save their teammates from th The 'Raid on Graymalkin' crossover event between Jed MacKay's X-Men & Gail Simone's Uncanny X-Men kicked off in exciting fashion! I know a lot of fans were concerned for a crossover event so soon into From the Ashes, but I thought the way MacKay set this event up in this first issue gave this X-Men vs X-Men story an interesting new angle as two groups of mutants try to save their teammates from th more

Much like Absolute Wonder Woman #2 last week, this second installment of Absolute Superman introduces the titular character's main universe love interest - with a twist. That comes to life here in the form of Lois Lane working as a soldier for the evil Lazarus Corporation. The interactions between Lois and Kal were spot-on and a great representation of what you'd expect from these two no matter wh Much like Absolute Wonder Woman #2 last week, this second installment of Absolute Superman introduces the titular character's main universe love interest - with a twist. That comes to life here in the form of Lois Lane working as a soldier for the evil Lazarus Corporation. The interactions between Lois and Kal were spot-on and a great representation of what you'd expect from these two no matter wh more

Emma Frost has arrived! I was a little worried this issue was going to only revolve around a showdown between Kate/Emma based on previews, but darn it Eve L. Ewing knew exactly what she was doing! This series has been chock full of character development so far and that continued here as Ewing quickly pivoted from the tussle between these two former Marauders to more character progression for the e Emma Frost has arrived! I was a little worried this issue was going to only revolve around a showdown between Kate/Emma based on previews, but darn it Eve L. Ewing knew exactly what she was doing! This series has been chock full of character development so far and that continued here as Ewing quickly pivoted from the tussle between these two former Marauders to more character progression for the e more

Kieron Gillen and Caspar Wijngaard are back this week with The Power Fantasy #4, which shifts the focus to Masumi, a depressed artists who is 1 of the 3 powerful Atomics alongside Etienne & Heavy. We haven't seen much of Masumi so far but we learned in the last issue that she was responsible for the catastrophic 1982 "Tokyo event."

More than anything, this issue was tragic. Masumi is t Kieron Gillen and Caspar Wijngaard are back this week with The Power Fantasy #4, which shifts the focus to Masumi, a depressed artists who is 1 of the 3 powerful Atomics alongside Etienne & Heavy. We haven't seen much of Masumi so far but we learned in the last issue that she was responsible for the catastrophic 1982 "Tokyo event."

More than anything, this issue was tragic. Masumi is t more

Try to convince me that this week's Storm #2 isn't a Lucas Werneck art book. Go on, try. What's that? You can't? SHOCK! The visuals in this issue are absolutely STUNNING. Werneck is drawing the HELL out of Storm (& everything else) so far. Her outfits? Her hair? Her accessories? Pure haute. Everything about Storm screams regal goddess. The scene of her in the shower catching clumps of her hair fal Try to convince me that this week's Storm #2 isn't a Lucas Werneck art book. Go on, try. What's that? You can't? SHOCK! The visuals in this issue are absolutely STUNNING. Werneck is drawing the HELL out of Storm (& everything else) so far. Her outfits? Her hair? Her accessories? Pure haute. Everything about Storm screams regal goddess. The scene of her in the shower catching clumps of her hair fal more