Welcome back to another edition of Fantastic Five, where we shout out the best comics of the week! This week saw three perfect 10s from three different publishers. Let’s get to the books!
Best comics of the week: September 11, 2025
#5: Imperial War: Nova: Centurion #1
‘Imperial War: Nova Centurion’ #1 puts Richard Rider through a cosmic wringer
Imperial War: Nova Centurion #1 is a cosmic crucible that sees Richard Rider facing the ghosts of his past and an uncertain future. It’s also one of the more intriguing one-shots from the Imperial storyline, as it gives new purpose to one of Marvel’s mightiest cosmic heroes.
Read Collier Jennings’ full review!
#4: Absolute Batman #12
‘Absolute Batman’ #12 redefines three major villains forever
Absolute Batman #12 is one of the boldest twists on Batman’s mythos in years, reshaping his bond with Penguin, Riddler, and Two-Face into something more tragic and personal than ever before. With Snyder and Dragotta firing on all cylinders, this chapter leaves Bruce and readers haunted by guilt, regret, and a rogues gallery that feels as much like old friends as foes.
Read Dave Brooke’s full review!
#3: Powers 25 #1
Powers 25 #1 acts as both a new chapter for one of the longest-running independent comics in history, and its glorious return – not to mention the reunion of its creative team. This is a comic that’s truly for everyone: newcomers have a new series to read, and longtime Powers fans have a new story after years of waiting.
Read Collier Jennings’ full review!
#2: Transformers #24
Transformers #24 is the end of an incredible golden age for the property, and hopefully the start of a new silver age under Kirkman. This book has long since proven that it beat the odds and cemented itself in comic book history as one of the greatest triumphs of licensed comics, it, and DWJ especially, have nothing left to prove to us. There was always more to it than meets the eye.
#1: Supergirl #5
All in all, Supergirl #5 is a perfect standalone issue for both DC fans and animal lovers alike. It’s gloriously unapologetic in its use of Silver Age tropes when it comes to the Kryptonian animals causing mayhem. It also gives space to more heartfelt moments like Krypto and Kandy enjoying food together, and Tinytano and Streaky feeling accomplished after saving orphaned kittens. Though Kara and Lesla are not featured prominently in this issue, their absence works in the Super-pets’ favor because it allows them to fully run wild and unleashed, resulting in one of the best one-and-done stories in the Superman line of comics.
