Welcome back to another edition of Fantastic Five, our Friday celebration of the best comics of the week! This week was all about Batman, as a staggering four of the top five books involved the Dark Knight. Let’s get to the books!
Best comics of the week: July 16, 2025
#5: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #10
‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ #10 puts the Turtles through the wringer
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #10 doesn’t let up for a minute, as it puts the Turtles through trials both literal and figurative. While there are glimpses of hope on the horizon, the Heroes in a Half-Shell have an uphill battle ahead of them in upcoming issues.
Read Collier Jennings’ full review!
#4: Robin & Batman: Jason Todd #2
‘Robin & Batman: Jason Todd’ #2 continues a masterful character study
Robin & Batman: Jason Todd #2 is a masterful character study wrapped in stunning visuals and quiet emotional depth. Lemire and Nguyen continue to show why they’re a powerhouse creative team, delivering a gripping look at identity, legacy, and the fractures within the Bat-family. It’s a must-read for fans of grounded, introspective superhero storytelling.
Read Dave Brooke’s full review!
#3: Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #41
‘Batman/Superman: World’s Finest’ #41 is a Silver Age-inspired feast
Teeming with frantic horror and sci-fi action, Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #41 is a Silver Age-inspired feast. Mark Waid’s script is top-notch as we rapidly bounce from one plot point to the next in an attempt to figure out what is going on with the time-displaced Robin. Waid’s use of Robin as the reader’s voice is perfect, as we are dropped into the action with so many questions. Additionally, Gutiérrez’s artwork perfectly captures the cinematic actions of the Man of Steel as he plows through the hordes of Bizarro Supermen. Matt Herms’ colors wonderfully complement Gutiérrez’s artwork as they do a wonderful job evoking the Silver Age stories that inspired this issue. Unfortunately, the first issue of “Bizarro World Tour” is not exactly new reader friendly. However, current readers will find a lot to love about this issue.
Read Chris Showalter’s full review!
#2: Absolute Batman #10
Absolute Batman #10 embraces the ridiculousness of comic books, using the medium’s absurdity to its advantage. It delivers an emotional story that is equal parts humorous and horrifying. Snyder and Dragotta maintain Absolute Batman’s quality with unending creativity.
Read Marvel Maximus’s full review!
#1: Batman & Robin: Year One #9
Batman & Robin: Year One #9 blends heart, heritage, and high-stakes tension into one of the best issues of the run so far. Waid and Samnee are crafting something special here, an all-ages story that doesn’t shy away from emotional depth or real consequences. If you’re not reading this series yet, now’s the time to jump in and start your own Dynamic Duo tradition with someone you care about. It’s the kind of story that earns a reread and a place on the shelf for sharing.
