Merry Christmas, and welcome to another edition of Fantastic Five, where we celebrate the best comics of the week! This week has a perfect 10, a Christmas-themed issue, and a lot more. Let’s take a look at the books!
#5: The Deviant #2
If you like slow-burn detective stories, you’ll love The Deviant. This story continues to balance the cruelty of the world towards being queer while unveiling a serial killing mystery well worth investing in.
Read David Brooke’s full review!
#4: Shift #1
Shift #1 pulls back the curtain on Radiant Black’s arch-nemesis, thanks to an all-star roster of creative talent. It’s also the perfect entry point into the Massiveverse, as well as a great alternative to the other titles within said universe. Don’t worry, dear readers – the ending promises that Shift will continue to break bad.
Read Collier Jennings’ full review!
#3: Jay Garrick: The Flash #3
Jay Garrick: The Flash #3 is an awesome adventure that moves across ages of comics from Golden to Modern. We are treated to some great guest stars that make for fun pairings of heroes which all leads to the secret identity of Dr. Elemental. Check your back issues because this character has been there from the start. Just what are their plans for the end?
Read Christopher Franey’s full review!
#2: G.O.D.S. #3
G.O.D.S. continues to be an intriguing read comics fans of all types cannot miss. There’s creativity at work here with story and gods that’s compelling, while the visuals match these high-stakes ideas in the sharpest of details.
Read David Brooke’s full review!
#1: Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #22
Batman/Superman: World’s Finest: #22 is overall a welcome improvement over the last two issues. The scope of “Heir to the Kingdom” is a test to Waid’s mythological storytelling and how he wants to evolve Earth-0’s World’s Finest, whether it’s modeling David/Magog after Kara Zor-El and Dick Grayson or leaning into somewhat obscure religious mythology and ideology.
Read Piper Whitaker’s full review!
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