Welcome back to Fantastic Five, where we look back at the best comics of the week! This week saw of a lot of competition, with three perfect 10s. Let’s get to the books!
Best comics of the week: July 16, 2026
#5: Assorted Crisis Events #9
‘Assorted Crisis Events’ #9 succeeds at its dark satire focus
Assorted Crisis Events #9 reminds readers why this series remains one of comics’ most imaginative ongoing titles. Deniz Camp finds fresh ways to explore exploitation and economic anxiety through a wildly original premise, while Eric Zawadzki fills every page with visual ideas that reward careful reading. Equal parts dark satire, science fiction, and emotional character study, this issue delivers one of the series’ strongest installments and builds toward a finale that leaves a lasting impression.
Read Dave Brooke’s full review!
#4: Avengers: Armageddon #2
Avengers: Armageddon #2 hits the ground running, delivering an immense clash of titans with an equally severe aftermath. Things are heating up, and Armageddon is showing it has the juice to be a top-tier Marvel event.
Read Collier Jennings’ full review!
#3: Nightwing #140
Dearest reader, I’ll leave you with this: Nightwing #140 takes the message from that other story, I won’t say its name but you know the one, but this time actually has a moving story showing of how “one bad day” can change someone’s life (and this story didn’t leave a sour taste in my mouth). Altogether, I think this story is a top contender to argue why Dan Watters may become The Dick Grayson Writer.
Read Michael Guerrero’s full review!
#2: Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #53
‘Batman/Superman: World’s Finest’ #53 explodes with cinematic action and character-driven drama
Exploding with cinematic action and excellent character-driven drama, Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #53 is a dino-mite conclusion to “Warlords.” In large part, this issue’s success is due to Mark Waid’s understanding of each character. Waid does an excellent job not only of using their core principles to drive this individual issue’s narrative forward but also of weaving them throughout the overarching narrative. Despite Waid’s strong script, Adrián Gutiérrez’s cinematic artwork may be the true star of the show. Whether it is the full page spread depicting the mind-controlled World’s Finest in dinosaur armor, or Superman’s wind-up punch to stop Tyrant Rex, each page is a feast for the eyes.
Read Michael Showalter’s full review!
#1: Super Mondo Mega Mutts #1
‘Super Mondo Mega Mutts’ #1 is a bloody awesome tribute to the ’90s
Super Mondo Mega Mutts #1 is a bloody yet heartfelt tribute to the media of the 1990s, both paying homage to said media and crafting a world that feels wholly unique. Normally, such a book would be described as a guilty pleasure, but trust me: there’s nothing to be guilty about with this comic.
