You made it to Friday! Let’s celebrate by taking another look back at the best comics of the week. This week, a Phoenix rises, we return to Townsville, and a lot more. Let’s take a look at the books!
The best comics of the week of July 17, 2024
#5: The Powerpuff Girls #1
The Powerpuff Girls #1 is another great entry into Dynamite’s new line of licensed comics. It packs all the action and color you’d expect into its story, courtesy of a top-notch creative team. It’s bound to draw Powerpuff fans old and new, and serve as a great celebration of the series’ 25th anniversary.
Read Collier Jennings’ full review!
#4: Into the Unbeing: Part One #2
Into the Unbeing: Part One #2 is the best second issue of any comic I’ve read all year. It ramps up the horror, the mystery, and unease perfectly. Into The Unbeing: Part One fills you with dread, mixing sci-fi, body horror, and an electrical shock of fear. This is a must-read for all horror fans. Trust me, I’m still thinking about it!
Read David Brooke’s full review!
#3: Incredible Hulk #14
Incredible Hulk #14 is a fantastic issue from the main story to the backup. Possibly the best, prettiest comic you’ll read all week, Incredible Hulk is profoundly pretty with an aura of pain.
Read David Brooke’s full review!
#2: Phoenix #1
What really excites me about Phoenix #1 is that it confirms the one element that the “From The Ashes” era is sharing with Krakoa: each book is exploring a different type of genre. While X-Men and Uncanny X-Men are more superheroic in nature, Phoenix leans deep into science fiction. It’s this element that makes the X-Men such an exciting ensemble, since you can tackle different types of stories with different types of characters. Phoenix #1 is a story that isn’t just fitting of Jean Grey – it’s also another great entry into the new era of X-Men stories.
Read Collier Jennings’ full review!
#1: John Constantine, Hellblazer: Dead in America #7
Intelligent, funny, and beautifully illustrated, John Constantine, Hellblazer: Dead in America#7 is a perfect examination of palimpsesting. Spurrier’s use of this technique to construct his narrative while allowing the villain to use it for nefarious deeds is absolute perfection. Additionally, Campbell’s artwork with Bellaire’s colors perfectly captures the brutality of Garner’s atrocities while maintaining the narrative’s ethereal tone. If you haven’t already, rewrite your actions to include a visit to your local comic shop and pick up this book. As for me, you’ll find me rereading this book. I’m sure I’ve missed something that might change its meaning.
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