Welcome back to another edition of Fantastic Five, where we shout out the very best comics of the week! This week saw two excellent entries from each of the Big Two, with Image rounding out the top five. Let’s get to the books!
Best comics of the week: May 21, 2025
#5: Bug Wars #4
Bug Wars shows no signs of slowing down as it enters the back half of its story, with its creative team continuing to deliver a compelling, well-crafted tale. If this series isn’t on your pull list, it needs to be – I promise it’s more than worth the cover price.
Read Collier Jennings’ full review!
#4: Thunderbolts: Doomstrike #5
Thunderbolts: Doomstrike #5 not only closes the book on a tie-in that’s better than expected, but it also closes out the ‘Revolution Saga’ that Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly have been working on. In a way, they’ve brought Bucky Barnes to the next stage of his life as a leader and a surprising inspiration to others, which I’m sure will continue with the upcoming New Avengers.
Read Collier Jennings’ full review!
#3: Absolute Flash #3
So, is Absolute Flash #3 as good as the prior two issues? Yes, but it’s very different. This issue has a unique and optimistic tone that feels like the beginning of a new era for Wally West. While the threats he may face still loom over him, this issue works wonders to show that, despite all of that, things aren’t as bleak as they might seem. If the Absolute Universe is intended to be the inverse of the world we know – one far more dark and gritty – then it’s possible that Absolute Flash will be the symbol of hope for this world. While I’m not too sure what the tone of the other books could be described as, it’s only fitting that this one is that of freedom and hope. Altogether, this issue is a heartfelt one that ends on a very satisfying note that should leave readers excited to see what happens next.
Read Michael Guerrero’s full review!
#2: Batman & Robin: Year One #7
While it’s highly likely the question of canon will be answered in Waid’s upcoming project, New History of the DC Universe, at the moment the canonicity of Batman and Robin: Year Oneis yet to be determined. But even without factoring in the larger DC canon, it’s still a fun, self-contained story that’s easily accessible to new readers. Given that the series has not lost momentum seven issues in, there’s a good chance this will end on a high-note, and will be re-readable for years to come.
Read Diane Darcy’s full review!
#1: Amazing Spider-Man #4
The Amazing Spider-Man #4 masterfully blends psychological introspection with visceral superhero action, delivering one of the most inventive and emotionally raw issues of the run so far. Joe Kelly digs deep into Peter Parker’s psyche, while Pepe Larraz’s dazzling, surreal visuals elevate every moment—especially the fusion of memory and combat. It’s a standout chapter that pushes Spider-Man into new territory while honoring the character’s emotional legacy.
