1. The Flash #72 (DC) ★★★★★
Writer: Joshua Williamson / Art: Howard Porter / Colors: Hi-Fi
Another really solid book by Williamson & Porter. I love the art, and the story is very compelling. This is quickly becoming my favorite title. I hope it lasts.

2. Immortal Hulk #19 (Marvel) ★★★★★
Writer: Al Ewing / Art: Joe Bennett with Ruy Jose & Balardino Brabo / Colors: Paul Mounts & Rachelle Rosenberg
Sweet Christmas, this book was something! Grisly, cruel, shocking… Just… wow. Easily one of Marvel’s best current titles.

3. Spider-Man: Life Story #4 (Marvel) ★★★★★
Writer: Chip Zdarsky / Art: Mark Bagley & Andrew Hennessy / Colors: Frank D’Armata
This issue, set in the ’90’s, was a nice return to form, and may be the best issue yet. Twists, turns, really solid stuff.

4. Asgardians of the Galaxy #10 (Marvel) ★★★★
Writer: Cullen Bunn / Art: Luca Maresca / Colors: Federico Blee
AoG goes out with a bang in this War of the Realms tie-in/finale. Beautifully written, with a bittersweet ending. Nice way to go out for a series that started out so strong, then stumbled a bit before slowly working its way back.