Welcome back to another edition of Fantastic Five, where we shout out the best comics of the week! This week saw three big-time #1s from three different publishers. Let’s get to the books!
Best comics of the week: March 18, 2026
#5: Dead Teenagers #1
Dead Teenagers #1 combines the thrills of a slasher movie with the unpredictability of a time-loop tale, resulting in an ending no one will see coming. Pick it up if you like a good horror story or want to add a little spice to your pull list.
Read Collier Jennings’ full review!
#4: Marc Spector: Moon Knight #2
Marc Spector: Moon Knight #2 thrives on momentum and style, delivering a relentless fight comic that showcases how visually inventive superhero storytelling can be. Jed MacKay continues to build on the mythology he has crafted around Marc Spector while reintroducing a villain that longtime fans will appreciate. Devmalya Pramanik’s layouts push the action forward with striking creativity, while Rachelle Rosenberg’s colors elevate Moon Knight into something mythic and unstoppable. The issue moves at a blistering pace, yet still finds room to reinforce the character’s violent edge and unstable world. By the final pages, the stage is set for an even bigger confrontation in the next chapter.
Read Dave Brooke’s full review!
#3: The Sentry #1
The Sentry #1 feels like a return to what made the character compelling in the first place. Paul Jenkins strips away spectacle and focuses on the fragile mind of Bob Reynolds, exploring guilt, loneliness, and the terrifying weight of power. Christian Rosado and Matt Milla reinforce that mood with shadowy visuals that make every page feel haunted by the Void. The result is a comic that lingers in the reader’s mind long after the final page. It is not just about superhero action, it’s about the psychological toll of believing you may be the greatest threat in the room. If the rest of the miniseries holds this level of emotional depth, Marvel may have one of the most compelling Sentry stories ever told.
Read Dave Brooke’s full review!
#2: The Ultimates #22
The Ultimates #22 delivers a somber standalone story focused on Captain America, and is a sharp reminder that heroism and villainy are defined by the choices we make. Now more than ever, that’s a lesson that needs reinforcement.
Read Collier Jennings’ full review!
#1: Lobo #1
Lobo #1 understands exactly what makes the character work. It leans into absurd violence, grotesque alien chaos, and biting satire with complete confidence. Young writes Lobo with the perfect mix of swagger and scumbag charm, while Corona fills every page with wildly inventive alien designs and kinetic energy. The result is a comic that feels alive with attitude and imagination. It is not just about bringing Lobo back, it is about reminding readers why the character became iconic in the first place. Loud, grotesque, and packed with personality, this debut feels like a statement that DC’s Next Level line is ready to swing big.
