Welcome back to another edition of Fantastic Five, where we give props to the very best comics of the week! This week was both an exceptionally good one, as three issues received perfect 10s from AIPT critics, and four different publishers are represented. Let’s get right to the books!
Flashpoint Beyond #6
Wow! There is so much happening, but what’s even wilder is the fallout! I am happy to have witnessed the journey of Thomas Wayne and the risk Bruce Wayne took, but there is so much more to explore, and I can’t wait to see DC Comics’ future. Terrific story by such a league of talent!
Read Christopher Franey’s full review!
Mindset #4
Mindset would’ve been on the list of best series of the year on the strength of its art and premise alone. The theme of cell phone and internet influence over our free will is incredibly important to our modern-day life. But, coupled with the thrilling story of big tech mystery and the multilayered exploration of existential themes, I would argue that Mindset is the very best comic series of the year.
Read David Canham’s full review!
GCPD: The Blue Wall #1
If you’re looking for a police drama rooted in a reality much like ours, check out GCPD: The Blue Wall #1. This series humanizes its characters while reflecting on real-world concerns of defunding the police and putting too much power into a cop’s hands. This first issue is flawless, smart, and anchored by the hard-boiled setting with deeply human characters.
Read David Brooke’s full review!
Sonic the Hedgehog: Scrapnik Island #1
What else can be said about this issue? Buy it. I loved it so much. It may be a heaping helping of fan service, but it’s the kind of fun, innocent fan service that makes you excited to be a fan in the first place. It’s so cool to see new life breathed into these concepts and characters that have been largely abandoned by the franchise. Barnes and Lawrence did a great job here, and they seem to work together very well as a creative team. I cannot wait for more issues of this to see where it goes.
Read Crooker Cruickshank’s full review!
Miracleman by Gaiman & Buckingham: The Silver Age #1
It’s happening! We are getting closer to a conclusion to Gaiman & Buckingham’s Silver Agestory in Miracleman. This updated edition features new art and colors, which help to give that Silver Age feel of wonder and excitement.
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