McGuire’s broader plans for Gwen get pulled a bit more into focus in another thoroughly satisfying issue.
Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen #4 // Review
Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen remains the funniest book that DC is currently publishing, by a mile.
Superman Year One #3 // Review
With Superman Year One #3 on the stands, Frank Miller has completed his statement on Superman. Unfortunately, it’s clear that that statement is “Frank Miller doesn’t understand Superman, either as a character or as a symbol.”
Superman Smashes the Klan #1 // Review
Superman Smashes the Klan #1 is a great debut issue, taking a firm stand against hatred and xenophobia.
Aero #4 // Review
Liefen has an excellent understanding of pacing.
Marked #1 // Review
Marked shows a sly depth that fuses art, magic, fantasy, and reality.
Something is Killing the Children #2 // Review
Something is Killing the Children avoids the second issue slump with this terrific issue.
Absolute Carnage #4 // Review
Absolute Carnage #4 is dumb action, and thank God for it.
X-Men # 1 // Review
It’s a Summers family reunion!
Once And Future #3 // Review
Duncan and Gran get a new ally.
Excellence #6 // Review
Boy, does this young Wizard rumble and have some fire in the future for the Aegis!
Wonder Twins #8 // Review
Wonder Twins #8 is a great issue that relies only on the circumstances of the Twins’ high school.
Gotham City Monsters #2 // Review
Gotham City Monsters #2 is inoffensive, but that’s about all it has going for it.
Event Leviathan #5 // Review
Event Leviathan has gained so much momentum that some of the parts seem to be falling off the sides, leading to an uneven but still entertaining penultimate issue.
Gwenpool Strikes Back #3 // Review
If you want nothing more than fanservice this story is great—you can see your favorite heroes fight one on one in their swimsuits. But fanservice isn’t enough to carry an entire story.
The Flash #80 // Review
This book is experiencing a revival that can only be likened to the days of Johns and Waid
The Immortal Hulk #24 // Review
A must-read. If you’re a horror fan, it’s a must-read. If you’re neither of those things, you should probably still give it a try
Supergirl #35 // Review
Supergirl continues to make a very appealingly heroic presence.
Catwoman #16 // Review
Joëlle Jones returns as writer/artist auteur in a spooky, little pair of moods.
The Magnificent Ms. Marvel #8 // Review
If the theme of Kamala's journey thus far has been growth and development, then this issue shows the often-overlooked consequences of these phenomenons. Saladin Ahmed writes about topics like corporate expansion and workers rights through the lens of a superhero/supervillain power struggle. Artists Joey Vazquez and Alex Arizmendi, colorist Ian Herring, and letterer VC's Joe Caramagna lend their talents to this very topical story.