McGuire’s broader plans for Gwen get pulled a bit more into focus in another thoroughly satisfying issue.
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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.
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!
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 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.
Powers Of X #6
The last remaining secret is revealed!
Miles Morales: Spider-Man #11 // Review
The writing alone makes Miles Morales: Spider-Man #11 still a worthwhile read, but the use of fill-in artists really hurts this issue.
Legion of Super-Heroes: Millennium #2 // Review
Legion of Super-Heroes: Milliennium #2 is marginally more successful than the first, but it still suffers from many of the same problems that plagued the miniseries’ debut.
Lois Lane #4 // Review
Lois Lane #4 is a great example of why Lois is a linchpin of the DC Universe.
Ghost Rider #1 // Review
Ghost Rider #1 is a compelling first issue, showing a great deal of promise.
House Of X #6
Xavier and the Quiet Council lay down the law.
Punisher Kill Krew #3 // Review
Frank Castle’s rampage of revenge draws in the unstoppable Juggernaut!
Superior Spider-Man #11 // Reivew
The endgame for Otto vs Norman is at hand. Is the die truly cast?