Welcome back to another edition of Fantastic Five, where we shout out the best comics of the week! This week sees a fresh new take on Batman, indie horror, and more. Let’s get to the books!
Best comics of the week: August 27, 2025
#5: Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring #2
‘Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring’ #2 review
Rite of Spring #2 finds Patrick Horvath at his sharpest, balancing small-town detail, unnerving character work, and Sam’s terrifying calm with a narrative that ties back perfectly to issue #1. It’s a reminder that beneath the sleepy veneer of small-town America, horror thrives, and Sam is still its queen.
Read Dave Brooke’s full review!
#4: The Mortal Thor #1
The Mortal Thor #1 is a bold and refreshing reinvention that strips the god of thunder down to his most human self. With sharp writing, emotional vulnerability, and tense street-level stakes, this debut proves that even gods can be reborn in surprising and powerful ways.
Read Dave Brooke’s full review!
#3: Ultimate Spider-Man #20
‘Ultimate Spider-Man’ #20 showcases family drama and Mary Jane as a fighter
Ultimate Spider-Man #20 is a showcase for Mary Jane, giving her agency, grit, and a long-awaited chance to call the shots. By blending tense family drama, sharp dialogue, and subtle thematic callbacks, Hickman and Messina craft an issue that feels both intimate and monumental, setting the stage for seismic changes ahead.
Read Dave Brooke’s full review!
#2: Absolute Martian Manhunter #6
‘Absolute Martian Manhunter’ #6 is an eye-popping, roiling conflict
Issue #6 feels like a non-stop, roiling experience. Even when the action appears to be over, a packet of poisoned cookies looms, Chekhovian, and refuses to let our heart rate drop. Rodriguez and writer Deniz Camp have truly hit a fever pitch, and all the reader can do is hang on and wait for the next issue’s aftermath.
Read Colin Moon’s full review!
#1: Immortal Legend Batman #1
‘Immortal Legend Batman’ #1 is one of the best Elseworlds in years
Immortal Legend Batman #1 mixes high sci-fi, Toku-style action and a compelling mystery into one of the best Elseworlds DC’s done in years. Batman fans will definitely love it, while comic newcomers have the perfect entry point, and Toku fans have a new story to hook fellow fans with.
