1. Cosmic Ghost Rider Destroys Marvel History #1 (Marvel)
Writer: Paul Scheer & Nick Giovanetti / Art: Gerardo Sandoval & Victor Nava / Colors: Antonio Fabela
Lots of fun, and a truly interesting set up.

2. Uncanny X-Men #13 (Marvel)
Writer: Matthew Rosenberg / Art: Salvador Larroca / Colors: Guru-eFX
Seriously great art and a excellent story.

3. Avengers #16 (Marvel)
Writer: Jason Aaron / Art: David Marquez / Colors: Erick Arciniega
Beautiful art, excellent story and the Avengers (finally) act like the Avengers.

4. Avengers: No Road Home #4 (Marvel)
Writer: Jim Zub, Mark Waid & Al Ewing / Art: Sean Izaakse / Colors: Marcio Menyz
Nice fleshing out of the villain’s backstory. Art shines.

1. Daredevil #2 (Marvel) ★★★★★
Writer: Chip Zdarsky / Art: Marco Checchetto / Colors: Sonny Gho
Beautiful Book. Love the narration, the quiet moments… and that ending. Aces!

2. Fantastic Four #7 (Marvel) ★★★★
Writer: Dan Slott / Art: Aaron Kuder & John Lucas / Colors: Marte Gracia with Rachelle Rosenberg
Big things are happening. Wonderful art. Solid story. I don’t know what’s going to happen next. Love it!

3. Invaders #2 (Marvel) ★★★
Writer: Chip Zdarsky / Art: Carlos Magno with Butch Guice / Colors: Alex Guimaraes
Namor vs Cap is always a good time. I like the way the mystery keeps building.

4. Flash #65 (DC) ★★★
Writer: Joshua Williamson / Art: Rafa Sandoval & Jordi Tarragona / Colors: Rafa Sandoval
Solid art. Interestng story. A bit grim? Sure, but that’s today’s DC.

1. Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #3 (Marvel) ★★★★★
Writer: Tom Taylor / Art: Juann Cabal / Colors: Nolan Woodard
Great book. Perfect mix of humor, suspense and action. The art is aces too. Looking forward to the next issue.

2. Avengers: No Road Home #2 (Marvel) ★★★★★
Writer: Al Ewing, Jim Zub & Mark Waid / Art: Paco Medina & Juan Vlasco / Colors: Jesus Aburtov
This was a really good read (I’m a sucker for narration). Great art. Big shocks at the end. Better than the main Avengers title by a mile. (Hold that thought…)

3. Miles Morales: Spider-Man #3 (Marvel) ★★★★★
Writer: Saladin Ahmed / Art: Javier Garron / Colors: Jay David Ramos
This was a fun, old timey feeling adventure. The art continues to dazzle. I love this book.

4. Black Order #4 (Marvel) ★★★★
Writer: Derek Landy / Art: Philip Tan & Marc Deering / Colors: David Curiel
Lots of story and action packed into this book. Nice art captures it all. Good little bits too, including a Black Swan backstory and a traitor revealed.

5. Avengers #15 (Marvel) ★★★★
Writer: Jason Aaron / Art: David Marquez / Colors: Erick Arciniega
Surprisingly enjoyable book. Nice mix of the two storylines. Good action and really nice art. Big improvement.

6. Hulkverines #1 (Marvel) ★★★★
Writer: Greg Pak / Art: Ario Anindito / Colors: Morry Hollowell with Andrew Crossley
I’ll admit, I bought this book for it’s cover, but I was pleasantly surprised. Nice art, fun story, plus the Leader! What’s not to love?

1. The Batman Who Laughs #3 (DC) ★★★★
Writer: Scott Snyder / Art: Jock / Colors: David Baron
I’m a bit lost in the backstory, but the narrative keeps me hooked. A pleasantly strong series so far.

2. Wizard Beach #3 (Boom! Studios) ★★★★
Writer: Shaun Simon / Art: Conor Nolan with George Schall / Colors: Meg Casey
Things are happening… plus romance? Engaging characters, a compelling story and unique art make this a very entertaining series.

3. Thor #10 (Marvel) ★★★★
Writer: Jason Aaron / Art: Mike Del Mundo / Colors: Mike Del Mundo & Marco D’Alfonso
That was certainly a fun read. Big fight book. Odin backstory, a squished frog. Lots of stuff crammed in there.

4. Avengers: No Road Home #1 (Marvel) ★★★
Writer: Mark Waid, Al Ewing & Jim Zub / Art: Paco Medina / Colors: Jesus Aburtov
Surprisingly good book. Not much happens, but the suspense builds to a strong reveal.

1. Daredevil #1 (Marvel) ★★★★★
Writer: Chip Zdarsky / Art: Marco Checchetto / Colors: Sonny Cho
Great debut by Zdarsky. Wonderful read. Loved the flashbacks, the fight, everything. Excellent work.

2. Immortal Hulk #13 (Marvel) ★★★★★
Writer: Al Ewing / Art: Joe Bennett / Colors: Paul Mounts
Another great book. Just wonderful. And that Severin shirt!

3. Mystery Science Theatre 3000: The Comic #4 (Dark Horse) ★★★★
Writer: Harold Buchholz, Joel Hodgson, Matt McGinnis, Seth Robinson, Sharyl Volpe & Mary Robinson / Art: Todd Nacuk, Mike Manley, Jack Pollock & Mimi Simon
Funniest book yet. Sadly no Tom Servo, Boy Reporter, but the Crow story was hilarious.

4. Adventures of the Super Sons #7 (DC) ★★★★
Writer: Peter J. Tomasi / Art: Carlo Barberi / Colors: Protobunker
Nice return to form. Great Damian narrative. Surprisingly suspenseful. Another fun read.

1. Teen Titans Annual #1 (DC) ★★★★
Writer: Adam Gates / Art: Ryan Benjamin / Colors: Hi-Fi
I enjoyed the Robin/Red Hood sequence. The Joystick character was a bit over the top though. I did enjoy the coda. The art by Ryan Benjamin was quite good throughout.

2. Heroes in Crisis #5 (DC) ★★★★
Writer: Tom King / Art: Clay Mann
Nice, solid read. Great speech by Superman about the need for Sanctaury. Fun with Booster, Beetle, Harley & Batgirl.

3. Marvel Knights 20 #6 (Marvel) ★★★
Writer: Donny Cates / Art: Kim Jacinto & Travel Foreman / Colors: VC’s Cory Petit
Solid and entertaining wrap up to the MK20 story. I may have to reread some earlier issues to catch-up on some things I forgot about. Interesting final resolution.

4. Man Without Fear #5 (Marvel) ★★★
Writer: Jed MacKay / Art: Danilo S. Beyruth / Colors: VC’s Clayton Cowles
Still not a fan of Beyruth’s art, but again, it works here. Nice monolog about pain and what it’s for. Actually sounds familiar. Reminds me of why I like Daredevil.

1. Guardians of the Galaxy #1 (Marvel) ★★★★★
Writer: Donny Cates / Art: Geoff Shaw / Colors: Marte Gracia
A perfect book. Great art, an interesting story, big moments, and fun to read. Outstanding.

2. Immortal Hulk #12 (Marvel) ★★★★★
Writer: Al Ewing / Art: Joe Bennett & Eric Nguyen with Ruy Jose / Colors: Paul Mounts
Amazing book. Possibly the best issue so far. Everything just works. Wow!

3. Man Without Fear #4 (Marvel) ★★★★★
Writer: Jed MacKay / Art: Paolo Villanelli / Colors: Andres Mossa
Paolo Villanelli’s art makes this the best issue of the series so far. Great back and forth between Fisk & Murdock.

4. Quincredible #3 (Lion Forge) ★★★★★
Writer: Rodney Barnes / Art: Selina Espiritu / Colors: Kelly Fitzpatrick
Another wonderful issue. Nice balance between heroics, social commentary and exploring what it means to be a hero. Beautifully done.

1. Asgardians of the Galaxy #5 (Marvel) ★★★★★
Writer: Cullen Bunn / Art: Matteo Lolli with Luca Maresca & Stephanie Hans / Colors: Federico Blee with Stephanie Hans
Solid wrap up to our initial AotG story. Next up: War of the Realms. The art in this issue was aces. Simply wonderful.

2. The Batman Who Laughs #2 (DC) ★★★★
Writer: Scott Snyder / Art: Jock / Colors: David Baron
Riveting read. Grisly at times. Hard to put down.

3. Invaders #1 (Marvel) ★★★
Writer: Chip Zdarsky / Art: Carlos Magno with Butch Guice / Colors: Alex Guimaraes
Intriguing storyline. Art’s a bit dodgy, but I like the way it moves back and forth between time periods. There’s a nice little mystery building too.

4. Man Without Fear #3 (Marvel) ★★★
Writer: Jed MacKay / Art: Iban Coello / Colors: Andres Mossa
Nice use of Defenders flashback story and the present day struggle. The Artist musical chairs continues, unfortunately. Curious how this story gets resolved.

1. Batman #62 (DC) ★★★★★
Writer: Tom King / Art: Mitch Gerads / Colors: Mitch Gerads
Fascinating book. The art by Mitch Gerads is gorgeous.

2.Miles Morales: Spider-Man #2 (Marvel) ★★★★★
Writer: Saladin Ahmed / Art: Javier Garron / Colors: David Curiel
The art & writing continues to shine. Love the team-up with Rhino. Great book.

3. Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #1 (Marvel) ★★★★
Writer: Tom Taylor / Art: Juann Cabal / Colors: Nolan Woodard
This was a good book. Nice art by Juann Cabal in the main story. I always enjoy Peter Parker stories.

4. Adventures of the Super Sons #6 (DC) ★★★★
Writer: Peter J. Tomasi / Art: Scott Godlewski / Colors: Protobunker
Fun transition into a new phase of the story. Change in art doesn’t hurt the read. Hukka Hukka

5. Nightwing #56 (DC) ★★★★
Writer: Scott Lobdell & Fabian Nicieza / Art: Davide Gianfelice / Colors: Nick Filardi
Art by Davide Gianfelice really improves this book. Nice, dynamic action sequences throughout. I hope he stays on.

6. Thor #9 (Marvel) ★★★
Writer: Jason Aaron / Art: Mike Del Mundo / Colors: Mike Del Mundo
A Thor comic minus Thor. More lead-up to War of the Realms. Not bad.

1. Conan the Barbarian #1 (Marvel) ★★★★★
Writer: Jason Aaron / Art: Mahmud Asrar / Colors: Matthew Wilson
Excellent return for this classic character. Perfectly captures the feel of the old books. Frankly, I’m a bit shocked.

2. Immortal Hulk #11 (Marvel) ★★★★★
Writer: Al Ewing / Art: Joe Bennett & Ruy Jose / Colors: Paul Mounts
What a great book! Creepy as all get-out, but wonderful. This title keeps getting better and better. Can’t believe I once considered dropping it.

3. Champions #1 (Marvel) ★★★★
Writer: Jim Zub / Art: Steven Cummings / Colors: Marcio Menyz with Erick Arciniega
Nicely done set-up issue with a sweet little mystery and a surprise ending. Steven Cummings does a great job with the art considering all the characters involved.

4. Uncanny X-Men #8 (Marvel) ★★★★
Writer: Matthew Rosenberg, Kelly Thompson & Ed Brisson / Art: R.B. Silva & Adriano Di Benedetto / Colors: Rachelle Rosenberg
This was actually a pretty good read. Loved the art in this one, and it looks like we’re (finally) on the home stretch.

Final Note: I only bought two books on 12/26, so I didn’t do a BoW post. Having said that, Fantastic Four #5 (Marvel) ★★★★★ was absolute perfection, and everything I could have wanted. Beautifully done. Shenanigans!