Welcome back to another edition of Fantastic Five, our celebration of the best comics of the week! This week saw a jaw-dropping three perfect 10s, so let’s get straight to the books!
Best comics of the week: April 30, 2025
#5: Free Planet #1
Free Planet #1 is a truly unique sci-fi comic, flipping the script on a well-worn trope while also straddling the divide between comic and novel. But it’s the kind of comic that Image thrives in bringing to life, and the kind of comic that will appeal to a large swath of folks; whether you’re a fan of good comics, good science fiction, or just a good story.
Read Collier Jennings’ full review!
#4: Wolverine and Kitty Pryde #1
Wolverine and Kitty Pryde #1 isn’t just a cleverly crafted throwback tale, but a great character study that promises to explore one of the X-Men’s most meaningful relationships. If you love Wolverine, Kitty Pryde or classic X-Men stories, give this one a read!
Read Collier Jennings’ full review!
#3: Snotgirl #20
Part of what’s made “Weekend II” so much fun to read is its cliffhangers and abrupt tonal changes, both of which use the monthly publishing format to their advantage. For now, though, this is a strong conclusion to a strong story in a strong comic. It’s well worth a read for mystery lovers, romantics, people who dig the strange, and anyone who’s ever had their world rocked by allergies.
Read Justin Harrison’s full review!
#2: NYX #10
With its tenth issue, NYX coalesces with a satisfying ending that is a fitting and appropriate culmination of all of the thematic elements and grand moments that made NYX work so well as a title. Full of heart and warmth, this epic conclusion of thoughtful and impactful storytelling is deeply gratifying and richly rewarding to both readers of NYX and the Krakoan era.
#1: Fantastic Four #31
All in all, this is as near a perfect issue of Fantastic Four as one could ask for. North and co. hit the perfect balance of heart, smarts, and humor. If there’s one thing I could see people complaining about, it’s the cover where there’s an alternate universe Reed and Sue fighting the ones we know. But I’m willing to look past that because I think it’s a fun nod to what lies within the cover. What really floored me is that cliffhanger at the end – Ryan North is a devious and cheeky scribe for that one.
