Welcome to Fantastic Five, where we shout out the best comics of the week! This week features an Absolute-ly perfect debut, a new Marvel event, and more. Let’s get to the books!
Best comics of the week: June 10, 2026
#5: Skate Ali #1
‘Skate Ali’ #1 has all the ingredients of a breakout indie series
Skate Ali #1 is an outstanding debut that combines stylish visuals, strong character work, and confident world building. Sam Humphries and Kelly Sue DeConnick introduce readers to a future where rebellion rides on four wheels, while Natacha Bustos fills every page with energy and attitude. Ali immediately stands out as a protagonist worth following, and the issue never loses momentum as it builds toward an enticing cliffhanger. With its distinct setting and vibrant creative vision, Skate Ali has all the ingredients of a breakout indie series. There’s no doubt this creative team has something special on its hands.
Read Dave Brooke’s full review!
#4: Avengers: Armageddon #1
Avengers: Armageddon #1 gets off to a great start, expertly juggling geopolitical conflict with superheroic dynamics and blockbuster-level visuals. It’s also an event that feels less like an event and more like an extension of the story Chip Zdarsky is telling, which more events should strive to be like.
Read Collier Jennings’ full review!
#3: Supergirl #14
‘Supergirl’ #14 delivers a triumphant rematch with Black Flame
All in all, “Hero of Kandor” is proving to be Campbell’s best arc yet in a series that was already strong to start with. Likewise, her artwork coupled with Bonvillain’s colors continues to make each page pop with memorable action sequences and strong emotional beats. The only minor issue in this storyline is that despite being part of the “Reign of the Superboys” initiative, Conner Kent isn’t really used all that much here. But considering that “Hero of Kandor” isn’t his story, this isn’t a huge setback. More than anything, the story still works without the mandatory inclusion of a Superboy as part of a larger DC initiative.
Read Diane Darcy’s full review!
#2: The Mortal Thor #11
‘The Mortal Thor’ #11 is my favorite Marvel issue of the year
The Mortal Thor #11 completely rejuvenated my interest and care in this book. Writer Al Ewing and the art team of Saíz and Milla have delivered what’s probably my favorite Marvel issue of the year so far by taking things back to basics, and showing why we can’t let people like Agger win. I don’t know how to explain to you why you should care about other people, but maybe this issue of The Mortal Thor can.
Read George Loftus’s full review!
#1: Absolute Catwoman #1
‘Absolute Catwoman’ #1 leads with fun subversion and one pleasant surprise
All in all, Absolute Catwoman #1 is a strong first issue that does a lot to build on what’s already been established in Absolute Batman, whilst telling a brand-new story altogether. This first issue is also a perfect jumping-on point for new readers unfamiliar with the character and is a real treat for Catwoman fans who loved her solo comics from the 1990s and the 2000s. It successfully subverts what fans know about Selina Kyle without losing sight of why she’s a beloved character.
