Welcome back to another edition of Fantastic Five, where we look back at the best comics of the week! This week was loaded, with three perfect 10s from three different publishers. Let’s get to the books!
Best comics of the week: April 8, 2026
#5: Neighborhood Watch #1
In ‘Neighborhood Watch’ #1, a dead body connects two very different communities
Neighborhood Watch #1 is a thrilling first issue that will leave you on the edge of your seat and waiting for issue #2. Gailey’s writing will leave you wanting to follow along to see who is responsible.
Read Lily Abreu’s full review!
#4: Bleeding Hearts #3
Vertigo has been a home run since its relaunch, and Bleeding Hearts #3 has some of the best creatives in comics operating with a creative confidence that’s a joy to read. It’s a heartbreaking story of trust and communication between two parties that both desperately want the same thing, but can’t do it through anything besides action. It’s gorgeously brought to life, frantically paced, and bursting with heartache and thought-provoking questions. I cannot recommend this book enough.
Read George Loftus’s full review!
#3: Transformers #31
A blend of old and new, with some character reveals that’ll make your jaw hit the floor faster than you can say “Bumblebee is still dead.”
#2: DIE: Loaded #6
With DIE: Loaded, Hans and Gillen have reliably crafted an excellent comic. Issue #5 was just about perfect. Issue #6 matches it. This is an essential read.
Read Justin Harrison’s full review!
#1: Supergirl #12
On the whole, Sophie Campbell’s Supergirl run continues to exceed expectations. Every issue successfully builds on the ones that came before, leading to a well-thought-out narrative. It’s an absolute joy to see Kara evolve in ways that call back to her classic history, but challenges her in exciting new ways that allow her to stand out as a hero outside of the Super Family. Whilst most of her supporting cast doesn’t appear in issue #2 outside of Lena Luthor due to strained relationships, this still works as setup for Kara to repair those relationships in the future.
