Welcome back to another edition of Fantastic Five, where we shout out the best comics of the week! This week was all about Annuals. Let’s get to the books!
Best comics of the week: October 29, 2025
#5: Nights #16
‘Nights’ #16 is your dearest friend, lend it your unwavering heart and trust
After a six-month break, Nights returns with a potent issue that’s both slow and welcoming while furthering the true power of this increasingly magical and undeniable universe.
Read Chris Coplan’s full review!
#4: RoboWolf #2
RoboWolf #2 doubles down on everything that made the debut so electric: Absurd action, emotional flashbacks, and art that demands to be blown up into a poster. It’s a glam-metal fever dream that understands its influences inside and out, wearing its heart (and circuits) proudly on its sleeve.
Read Dave Brooke’s full review!
#3: Absolute Batman 2025 Annual
‘Absolute Batman 2025 Annual’ #1 mirrors the rage we’re all feeling
Absolute Batman 2025 Annual #1 is an intense, beautifully illustrated exploration of extremism, morality, and what happens when Batman’s war on crime blurs into something darker. Daniel Warren Johnson and his collaborators deliver a main story that’s both brutal and thought-provoking, paired with two inventive backups that balance spectacle with reflection. This is a mirror held up to Batman’s mission and our own world’s rage.
Read Dave Brooke’s full review!
#2: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Annual 2025
‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Annual 2025’ #1 is a well-crafted character piece
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Annual 2025 is a well-crafted character piece that serves as a perfect bridge between runs. It also makes me want more stories from Porter and Shelfer, since they both get what makes the Turtles tick.
Read Collier Jennings’ full review!
#1: Batman and Robin: Year One #12
‘Batman and Robin: Year One’ #12 is a heartfelt finale worthy of the Dynamic Duo
Batman and Robin: Year One #12 is a masterful finale that cements Batman and Robin: Year One as one of the best modern takes on the classic Dynamic Duo. Mark Waid’s writing balances heart and history, while Chris Samnee and Mat Lopes deliver gorgeous, emotionally-charged visuals. The story closes on growth, partnership, and legacy – which is everything a Year One should be.
