Welcome back to another edition of Fantastic Five, where we look back at the very best comics of the week! This week DC knocked it out of the park twice, with two perfect 10s. Let’s take a look at the books!
#5: Dark Spaces: Dungeon #3
Dark Spaces: Dungeoncontinues to be edge-of-your-seat psychological horror with fantastic visual storytelling. The third issue is an absorbing serial killer mystery.
Read David Brooke’s full review!
#4: Cobra Commander #1
Speaking as someone who never loved G.I. Joe, I can safely say I’m compelled to read much more in this new Skybound-driven Energon Universe. The creative team has made Cobra Commander seem far more dangerous as a villain who can go it alone but, with the right tools, could rule the world. Cobra Commander builds up sci-fi mythology with genuine intensity and a fascinating central villain.
Read David Brooke’s full review!
#3: Parliament of Rooks #3
Three issues in, Parliament of Rooks continues to be one of the most thrilling, original titles in comics today, from the incredible monochrome art to the ever-growing horror influences.
Read Rory Wilding’s full review!
#2: Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #23
Ultimately, Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #23 is by far the best issue in this current arc as it not only shows the best of Dan Mora’s work but aims to dissect the very nature of these heroes and their lives in a religious and metaphorical way. Waid’s writing really shins here and does its job of reminding those that Waid has been a powerhouse writer for years and will remain as such.
Read Piper Whitaker’s full review!
#1: John Constantine, Hellblazer: Dead in America #1
This book is a stunning achievement on multiple levels, including the very fact that it exists at all. ‘Dead in America’ perfectly balances nostalgia and forward momentum, giving us a story with huge stakes. It feels like every Hellblazer story ever has led readers (and Constantine) to this point.
Read Nathan Simmons’ full review!
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