Books of the Week

1. Daredevil #11 (Marvel) ★★★★★ ‘Through Hell – Part 1’ Writer: Chip Zdarsky / Art: Marco Checchetto / Colors: Nolan Woodard This book keeps going places I don’t expect. I love that. Four great set pieces weaving together a story of obligation, duty, guilt and fear. Brilliant writing and gorgeous art. This series is amazing. […]

1. Agents of Atlas #2 (Marvel) ★★★★★ ‘The Portal City of Pan – Part 2’ Writer: Greg Pak, Jeff Parker / Art: Nico Leon & Pop Mhan / Colors: Federico Blee Absolutely delightful. Great world building, coupled with an intriguing mystery, some romance and top notch art. So far, this book is everything I hoped

1. Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #11 (Marvel) ★★★★★ ‘Friendly Neighborhood Mary Jane’ Writer: Tom Taylor / art: Juann Cabal / Colors: Rachelle Roseberg Outstanding. Sparkling dialog.. complete with callbacks. Spot on art with lots of great bits of business. Plus: a surprise guest star. Practically perfect in every way. 2. Thor #16 (Marvel) ★★★★★ ‘Once Upon

1. Daredevil #10 (Marvel) ★★★★★ Writer; Chip Zdarsky / Art: Jorge Fornes / Jordie Bellaire Another great book. I love how all the little moments early on come together for the big climax. This book had a great flow. Outstanding. 2. Absolute Carnage vs Deadpool #1 (Marvel) ★★★★★ Writer: Frank Tleri / Art: Marcello Ferreria

1. Fantastic Four #13 (Marvel) ★★★★★ ‘The Fight of Your Life’ Writer: Dan Slott / Art: Sean Izaakse / Colors: Marcio Menyz This was a crazy good book. I don’t think I have never seen the Thing get beat up that badly. Loved the way the fight was portrayed. Loved the ending. Loved the coda.

1. Absolute Carnage #1 (Marvel) ★★★★★ ‘Chapter 1: The Bleeding King / Chapter 2: The God Son / Chapter 3: The Long Red Dark’ Writer: Donny Cates / Art: Ryan Stegman & JP Mayer / Colors; Frank Martin Now I get what all the fuss is about. This book was great. Amazing artwork and a

1. Canto #1 (IDW) (Second Printing) ★★★★★ Writer: David M. Bonner / Art: Drew Zucker Original Release Date: 06/26/19 (First Printing) That was just wonderful. Bonner & Zucker build such a uniquely beautiful and interesting world. Plus, I’m a sucker for a good quest. How’d I miss this? I’m hooked. Now to find a First

01. Secret Warps: Arach-Knight Annual #1 (Marvel) ★★★★★ Writer: Al Ewing & Jim Zub / Art: Carlos Gomez, Carlo Barberi & Juan Vlasco / Colors: Carlos Lopez & Ruth Redmond Best book in the new Warp series by a mile. Beautifully illustrated with writing so fun I laughed out loud. Both stories are practically perfect,

1. Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen #1 (DC) ★★★★★ Writer: Matt Fraction / Art: Steve Lieber / Colors: Nathan Fairbairn Fun silliness with Jimmy getting himself into trouble. What’s not to love? Sparkling writing and some truly enjoyable artwork make this an unexpected treat. 2. Loki #1 (Marvel) ★★★★★ Writer: Daniel Kibblesmith / Art: Oscar Bazaldua

The Hits: A lot of good books this week, but only one standout. 1. Symbiote Spider-Man #4 (Marvel) ★★★★★ Writer: Peter David / Art: Greg Land / Jay Leisten / Colors: Frank D’Armata Another great book (that cover!). Loved the Kingpin/Mysterio sequence as well as how the symbiote is still mysterious. The art continues to