Welcome to Fantastic Five, where we give shoutouts to the best comics of the week! This week featured two indie standouts, two huge DC #1s, and a miracle of a Marvel issue. Let’s get to the books!
Best comics of the week: April 29, 2026
#5: Red Roots #1
Red Roots #1 is a striking and confident debut that thrives on mystery and mood. Lorenzo De Felici leans into uncertainty, trusting readers to sit with the tension as two seemingly unrelated stories unfold side by side. The result is hypnotic, shifting between brutal action and unsettling quiet with ease. While it withholds answers, it replaces them with intrigue and unforgettable imagery, making it hard to put down and even harder to stop thinking about once it ends. Red Roots is a bold, exciting, and visually striking comic.
Read Dave Brooke’s full review!
#4: Is Ted OK? #3
‘Is Ted OK?’ #3 makes its biggest moves yet (and remains as compelling as ever)
Ted is a book that’s deeply alive, and it’s been working to excite, unnerve, and connect with readers from page one. After issue #3, that power is all the more apparent and undeniable, and whatever happens next, this book has its claws in my brain and it won’t let go until we’ve felt and seen the true scope of its storytelling might.
Read Chris Coplan’s full review!
#3: Justice League: Intergalactic Special #1
‘Justice League: Intergalactic Special’ #1 spotlights trans heroes in a fun way
Justice League: Intergalactic Special #1 is a fun and solid read from start to finish, complete with thoughtful character developments and amazing art. The only thing that may not work in its favor is the cliffhanger ending, especially if the follow-up miniseries doesn’t properly wrap up Galaxy’s and Dreamer’s character arcs.
Read Diane Darcy’s full review!
#2: Zatanna #1
Jamal Campbell’s writing and artwork make the perfect stage for Zatanna to shine.
Read Lily Abreu’s full review!
#1: The Ultimates #23
The Ultimates #23 is an epic poem in comic form, blending beautiful art with a story about the necessity of endings. It should also serve as a reminder to creators, publishers, and fans of what the medium is capable of.
