1. Quincredible #1 (Lion Forge) ★★★★★
Writer: Rodney Barnes / Art: Selina Espiritu / Colors: Kelly Fitzpatrick
Interesting look at super heroes with a likable lead and supporting cast. The art by Selina Espirtu is quite nice to look at too.

2. Quincredible #2 (Lion Forge) ★★★★★
Writer: Rodney Barnes / Art: Selina Espiritu / Colors: Kelly Fitzpatrick
Nice Spidey-type origin story, that feels very real. Wonderful writing by Rodney Barnes provides a great look at what it means to save the world.

3. Extermination #5 (Marvel) ★★★★
Writer: Ed Brisson / Art: Pepe Larraz / Colors: Marte Gracia
Lots of story packed into the final installment of this series. Solid end to the Original X-Men saga. Perhaps… we shall see.

4. Amazing Spider-Man #12 (Marvel) ★★★★
Writer: Nick Spencer / Art: Ryan Ottley & Cliff Rathburn / Colors: Laura Martin
A fun battle book with a nice review of JJJ’s life. Ottley’s art suits this issue very well.

5. Feast or Famine #1 (Alterna) ★★★★
Writer: Dave Swartz / Art: Joseph Cooper / Colors: Joseph Cooper
Fun, old fashioned adventure story. Enjoyed the 19th century setting and the subtle name changes for the historic figures. The newsprint brought me back too.

6. Infinity Wars: Fallen Guardian #1 (Marvel) ★★★
Writer: Gerry Duggan / Art: Andy McDonald / Colors: Chris O’Halloran
Nice goodbye to a beloved character (for now) in this next to last installment of the IW Event.

1. Miles Morales: Spider-Man #1 (Marvel) ★★★★★
Writer: Saladin Ahmed / Art: Javier Garron / Colors: David Curiel
Great book! Javier Garron’s art is beyond wonderful and Saladin Ahmed supplies a solid narrative. Perfect style and tone. I’m in!

2. Asgardians of the Galaxy #4 (Marvel) ★★★★★
Writer: Cullen Bunn / Art: Matteo Lolli with Natacha Bustos & Luca Maresca / Colors: Federico Blee
This series keeps getting better and better, and this may be the best issue yet. A perfect blend of humor and adventure.

3. Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #313 (Marvel) ★★★★★
Writer: Sean Ryan / Art: Juan Frigeri / Colors: Jason Keith
Another engaging book in what has been a truly impressive run for this title. Nice, light humor, terrific action, and a sweet ending.

4. Batman Annual #3 (DC) ★★★★★
Writer: Tom Taylor / Art: Otto Schmidt / Colors: Otto Schmidt
A beautiful and simple story told extremely well. Totally unexpected and all the better for it. Otto Schmidt’s art is sublime.

5. Fantastic Four Wedding Special #1 (Marvel) ★★★★★
Writer: Gail Simone, Dan Slott & Fred Hembeck / Art: Laura Braga, Mark Buckingham & Fred Hembeck with Mark Farmer / Colors: Jesus Aburtov, Matt Yackey & Megan Wilson
The Girls Gone Wild Story makes this book. Funny to read and fun to look at. Jennifer Walters almost steals the show. Kudos to Gail Simone and Laura Braga.

6. Captain Ginger #3 (Ahoy) ★★★★
Writer: Stuart More / Art: June Brigman / Colors: Veronica Gandini
Sgt. Mittens and Captain Ginger take center stage in this solid, mystery filled installment.

1. Immortal Hulk #10 (Marvel)
Writer: Al Ewing / Art: Joe Bennett with Ruy Jose, Le Beau Underwood & Rafael Fonteriz / Colours: Paul Mounts
Love the art in this book. Bennett is definitely on his game here. Lots of cool action in another great installment in this series.

2. Batman #60 (DC)
Writer: Tom King / Art: Mikel Janin & Jorge Fornes / Colours: Jordie Bellaire
Interesting art style in this book. Pulpy action for the Bat beatdowns and slick modern for the rest. Very intense read.

3. Adventures of the Super Sons #5 (DC)
Writer: Peter J. Tomasi / Art: Carlo Barberi & Matt Santorelli / Colours: Protobunker
Another fun read. Somewhat of a stand alone issue. Packed with the little touches that make this book a joy to read.

4. Uncanny X-Men #4 (Marvel)
Writer: Matthew Rosenberg, Kelly Thompson & Ed Brisson / Art: Pere Perez / Colours: Rachelle Rosenberg
Lots of tension and conflict in this breather in the series. Impressive art by Pere Perez.

1. Amazing Spider-Man #10 (Marvel) ★★★★★
Writer: Nick Spencer / Art: Humberto Ramos & Michele Bandini with Victor Olazaba / Colors: Edgar Delgado & Erick Arciniega
Beautifully perfect book! Some of the best writing of this current run, with excellent art. Wonderful combination of laughs and feels. So many feels!

2. Daredevil #612 (Marvel) ★★★★★
Writer: Charles Soule / Art: Phil Noto / Colors: Phil Noto
Hauntingly beautiful conclusion to a brilliant series run by Charles Soule. Also… that ending. Wow.

3. Fantastic Four #4 (Marvel) ★★★★★
Writer: Dan Slott / Art: Stefano Caselli & Nico Leon / Colors: Erick Arciniega
Fun wrap up full of sweet moments and plenty of feels. I loved this book!

4. Marvel Two-in-One #12 (Marvel) ★★★★★
Writer: Chip Zdarsky / Art: Ramon K. Perez / Colors: Federico Blee
Heartwarming follow-up to FF #4. Neatly wraps up the whole 2-in-One arc. Plus more feels.

5. Fence #12 (Boom! Box) ★★★★
Writer: C.S. Pacat / Art: Johanna the Mad / Colors: Joana Lafuente
Very touching end to the first leg of the Kings Row fencing team’s story. Also… more feels!

1. Astonishing X-Men #17 (Marvel) ★★★★
Writer: Matthew Rosenberg / Art: Greg Land & Jay Leisten / Colors: Frank D’Armata
I bought this book for the cover, and had no idea what was going on – and it didn’t matter! A great read with solid art by Greg Land. I’ve always had a soft spot for Alex Summers. This is the last issue of the series (go figure). Now I have to pick-up the first 16.

2. Uncanny X-Men #2 (Marvel) ★★★★
Writer: Ed Brisson, Matthew Rosenberg & Kelly Thompson / Art: R.B. Silva & Adriano Di Benedetto / Colors: Rachelle Rosenberg
As EVENT! books go, this was quite good. R.A. Silva’s art is always a pleasure, plus I’m a big Maddox fan. Some WTF moments, but somehow it works in this story.

3. Infinity Wars: Sleepwalker #3 (Marvel) ★★★★
Writer: Chad Bowers & Chris Simms / Art: Todd Nauck / Colors: Rachelle Rosenberg
Still loving Todd Nauck’s art. The World Pool sequence was a lot of fun, bonus points for Man-Thing-Thang-Thoom. Very compelling read.

4. Nightwing #53 (DC) ★★★★
Writer: Scott Lobdell & Fabian Nicieza / Art: Travis Moore & Patch Zircher / Colors: Tamra Bonvillain
One of the worst covers I’ve seen in years, couldn’t distract from a solidly written story with impressive art (inside) by Travis Moore & Patch Zircher. I am so enjoying this arc.

1. Fantastic Four #3 (Marvel) ★★★★★
Writer: Dan Slott / Art: Sara Pichelli & Nico Leon / Colors: Marte Gracia
Finally, the Fantastic Four book we’ve been waiting for. A few plot hiccups and wasted cameo opportunities, are made up for with the reunion of the First Family. The feels!

2. Amazing Spider-Man #9 (Marvel) ★★★★★
Writer: Nick Spencer / Art: Humberto Ramos with Michele Dandini with Victor Olazaba / Colors: Edgar Delgado & Erick Arciniega
More beautiful Humberto Ramos artwork coupled with a fun story and popping dialogue by Nick Spencer.

3. Daredevil #611 (Marvel) ★★★★★
Writer: Charles Soule / Art: Phil Noto / Colors: Phil Noto
Charles Soule’s excellent run continues with a great narrative story and brilliantly executed fight sequence featuring some of DD’s greatest foes.

4. Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #312 (Marvel) ★★★★★
Writer: Sean Ryan / Art: Juan Frigeri / Colors: Jason Keith
Juan Frigeri’s beautiful artwork and Sean Ryan’s writing make for a wonderful
action book filled with humor and drama.

5. Captain Ginger #2 (Ahoy) ★★★★
Writer: Stuart Moore, Tom Peyer, Robert Jeschonek & Bryce Ingman / Art: June Brigman, Randy Elliott, Jon Proctor & Michael Montenat with Roy Richarson & Andy Troy / Colors: Veronica Gandini
The adventure continues with Sgt Mittens, feral kittens and the realities of the cats in space hit home.

6. Cosmic Ghost Rider #5 (Marvel) ★★★★
Writer: Donny Cates / Art: Dylan Burnett / Colors: Antonio Fabela
Solid ending to a fun series.

1. Adventures of the Super Sons #4 (DC) ★★★★
Writer: Peter J. Tomasi / Art: Carlo Barberi & Matt Santorelli / Colors: Protobunker
This book keeps getting better and better. Plenty of laughs, great art and a surprisingly strong plot with some fun twists.

2. Batman #58 (DC) ★★★★
Writer: Tom King / Art: Mikel Janin / Colors: Jordie Bellaire
Tom King continues to impress. Compelling story set-up and beautiful, subdued artwork by Mikel Janin. Instantly hooked me.

3. Sandman Universe: The Dreaming #3 (DC Vertigo) ★★★★
Writer: Simon Spurrier / Art: Bilquis Evely / Colors: Matt Lopes
A deepening mystery & new villains. Can’t wait to see where this goes.

4. Shatterstar #2 (Marvel) ★★★★
Writer: Tim Seeley / Art: Carlos Villa & Gerardo Sandoval with Juan Vlasco / Colors: Carlos Lopez
Interesting follow-up issue. Lots of back story, plus some romance tossed in as well. I’m in.

1. Fence #11 (Boom Box) ★★★★★
Writer: C.S. Pacat / Art: Johanna the Mad / Colors: Joana Lafuente
So many feels! Everything in this issue lands just right from beginning to end. The fencing sequence between Jay & Tanner is especially well done.

2. Extermination #4 (Marvel) ★★★★★
Writer: Ed Brisson / Art: Pepe Larraz & Ario Anindito with Dexter Vines / Colors: Erick Arciniega
This book has everything one could want in an event title: Action! Suspense! Shocks! It’s been a great build. I can’t wait for issue 5.

3. West Coast Avengers #3 (Marvel) ★★★★★
Writer: Kelly Thompson / Art: Stefano Caselli / Colors: Triona Farrell
Kelly Thompson & Stefano Caselli continue to produce a beautiful & fun book that’s a refreshing change of pace from the grim seriousness of many of Marvels other titles.

4. Nightwing #50 (DC) ★★★★★
Writer: Benjamin Percy / Art: Travis Moore, Chris Mooneyham & Klaus Janson / Colors: Tamra Bonvillian, Nick Filardi & John Kalisz
Finally got my copy and boy howdy, is this a great book. Travis Moore’s art is beautiful, and Benjamin Percy’s story has me eager for more. I bought #51 a couple of weeks ago, now I need catch up on some back issues.

5. Batman #54 thru #57 (DC) ★★★★★ (All)
Writer: Tom King / Art: Mark Wagner, Tony S. Daniel, Mark Buckingham & Andrew Popoy / Colors: Tomeu Morey
Having picked up Nightwing 50 & 51, I felt the need to see what happened in Batman 55. One thing led to another and four books later I was blown away by Tom King’s compelling, and humorous writing as well as Matt Wagner & Tony Daniel’s art. Issue 54 (The Better Man) was so much fun, with silly villains & Batman laughing (who knew Nightwing was so funny?) Issues 55 thru 57 (Beasts of Burden) were intensely riveting and beautifully executed. I loved these books! Excuse me while I step out to pick up (more) back issues.

6. Multiple Man #5 (Marvel) ★★★★
Writer: Matt Rosenberg / Art: Andy MacDonald / Colors: Tamra Bonvillain
Fun, lighthearted issue, even with all the deaths. The ending was a bit confusing, but overall I enjoyed it. Still love the art.

1. Infinity Warps: Arach-Knight #1 (Marvel) ★★★★★
Writer: Dennis Hopeless / Art: Ale Garza & Victor Olazaba / Colors: Ruth Redmond
Wonderful art by Ale Garza and a cool story by Dennis Hopeless make this the best of the Warps so far.

2. Infinity Warps: Solider Supreme #2 (Marvel) ★★★★★
Writer: Gerry Duggan / Art: Adam Kubert / Colors: Matthew Wilson
Beautiful art by Adam Kubert and a strong narrative from Gerry Duggan that neatly ties into the main IW storyline. Nice follow up to issue #1.

3. Amazing Spider-Man #6 & #7 (Marvel) ★★★★★ (6) ★★★★ (7)
Writer: Nick Spencer / Art: Humberto Ramos & Victor Olazaba / Colors: Edgar Delgado
Although this week’s #8 failed to hit, the two previous issues were some of the most fun I’ve had reading a Marvel comic in quite some time. Nick Spencer & fave Humberto Ramos almost make me forget about issue 5. Glad I was able to catch up.

4. The Long Con #1 thru #4 (ONI Press) ★★★★ (All)
Writer: Dylan Meconis & Ben Coleman / Art: EA Denich / Colors: M. Victoria Robado
Another book I caught up with this week. This series hilariously parodies Con culture and fandom. Dylan Meconis, Ben Coleman & EA Denich bring a fresh take to a well trodden subject.

5. Mystery Science Theatre 3000: The Comic #2 (Dark Horse) ★★★★
Writer: Harold Buchholz, Joel Hodgson, Matt McGinnis, Seth Robinson, Sharyl Volpe & Mary Robinson / Art: Todd Nauck & Jack Pollock / Colors: Wes Dzioba & Jack Pollock
I admit that I hated the first issue of this series. Issue 2 feels like a totally different book. A complete turnaround. In fact, it’s so good I may have to revisit issue 1.

6. Teen Titans #23 (DC) ★★★★
Writer: Adam Glass / Art: Bernard Chang & Scott Hanna / Colors: Hi-Fi
I admit, I bought this book for the cover. I found it quite enjoyable though. Nice little mystery and a big ending. Cool dialog too.

1. Captain Ginger #1 (Ahoy) ★★★★★
Writer: Stuart Moore, Grant Morrison & Shannon Wheeler / Art: June Brigman, Phil Hester & Shannon Wheeler with Roy Richardson / Colors: Veronica Gandini
Brilliantly creative, imaginative and funny book From writer Stuart Moore and artist June Bridgman. Cats in space! What’s not to love?

2. Thor #6 (Marvel) ★★★★★
Writer: Jason Aaron / Art: Christian Ward / Colors: Christian Ward
What a great book! Christian Wards’s art compliments Jason Aaron’s story perfectly. So many great moments. Awesome reveal!

3. Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #311 (Marvel) ★★★★★
Writer: Sean Ryan / Art: Juan Frigeri / Colors: Jason Keith
Awesome book! Gorgeous art with beautifully laid out fight sequences. Clever storytelling. Great debut by new creative team of Sean Ryan (story) and Juan Frigeri (art).

4. Daredevil #609 (Marvel) ★★★★★
Writer: Charles Soule / Art: Phil Noto / Colors: Phil Noto
The kick-off for the Death of Daredevil event features beautiful art by Phil Noto and a great story by Charles Soule. Excited to see where this goes.

5. The Sandman Universe: The Dreaming #2 (DC/Vertigo) ★★★★
Writer: Simon Spurrier / Art: Bilquis Evely / Colors: Matt Lopes
Great book! The solo panels featuring Melvyn’s monologue capture an incredible array of expressions and emotions. Nice mystery too.

6. X-Men Black: Mystique (Marvel) ★★★★
Writer: Seanan McGuire, Zacj Thompson & Lonnie Nadler / Art: Marco Failla & Geraldo Borges / Colors: Jesus Aburtov & Rachelle Rosenberg
Mystique story was really good. Nice take on the character by writer Seanan McGuire. Marco Failla’s art was a delight. Apocalypse story finally picking up steam.