Welcome back to another edition of Fantastic Five, our Friday celebration of the best comics of the week! This week, an emotionally gripping Batgirl takes the top spot, followed by a new Star Trek, a major reveal in All-New Venom, and more. Let’s get to the books!
#5: All-New Venom #5
All-New Venom #5 delivers an exhilarating mix of mystery and action, with tight scripting, dynamic art, and a thrilling showdown that keeps the stakes high. A surprising but potentially polarizing identity reveal ensures fans will be talking about this issue for weeks to come.
Read David Brooke’s full review!
#4: Star Trek: Lore War #1
Star Trek: Lore War #1 separates itself from other major comic book events by taking its time to explore its new reality, though it still features the character work and gorgeous art that make IDW’s Star Trek comics such a great read. Trek fans will definitely want to pick this issue up, and the rest of the crossover as this only scratches the surface.
Read Collier Jennings’ full review!
#3: Resurrection Man: Quantum Karma #1
Resurrection Man: Quantum Karma #1 isn’t just a trippy ride through existence, but the beginning of a truly unique character study. Mitch Shelley may be dying to save the world, but this is a comic that’s full of life.
Read Collier Jennings’ full review!
#2: Daredevil: Cold Day in Hell #1
Daredevil: Cold Day in Hell #1 is a beautifully crafted, visually striking take on an aging Matt Murdock, delivering a slow-burning yet emotionally resonant story that explodes into action when it matters most—setting the stage for an unforgettable comeback.
Read David Brooke’s full review!
#1: Batgirl #6
Batgirl#6 is a heartfelt, raw, and beautifully complex story about bitterness, pain, resentment, forgiveness, and so much more. It’s a love letter to Lady Shiva and Cassandra Cain alike, to their relationship, its ups and downs, and all that they’ve been and failed to be in the decades since Cassandra was confirmed to be her child. This is a story about complex emotions, and thus, may not be reflective of everybody, or appeal to everybody. You might read this and feel hurt, or you might read it and feel moved. Ultimately, that’s up to you to decide. However, there’s one thing I’m sure about:
You should still try and read it.
