Welcome back to another edition of Fantastic Five, where we shout out the best comics of the week! This week was headlined by the return of a classic parody, a new #1 for Daredevil, and more. Let’s get to the books!
Best comics of the week: April 1, 2026
#5: Batgirl #18
Just as soon as she returned to Gotham, Batgirl left it for a fun and dangerous adventure in the Spirit World with her supporting cast and new/old ally, Wu Lin. It was a relatively quiet issue for Batgirl, learning how to control her affliction and turn it into an advantage, and seeing familiar faces become powerful threats to her and her found family. Top of mind is Jaya Jayesh and how she fits into Batgirl’s world as they and others square up for a final duel in the Spirit World.
Read George Loftus’s full review!
#4: The Consumption #1
‘The Consumption’ #1 will eat you whole with its extra cutting satire and body horror delights
With skill, commitment, and a strategic wiener joke, ‘The Consumption’ cuts to the heart of modern life and storytelling in a way that should delight and unsettle in equal measure.
Read Chris Coplan’s full review!
#3: Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #50
‘Batman/Superman: World’s Finest’ #50 is packed full of superheroic goodness
The best part of World’s Finest #50 is that it’s a purely standalone issue. While there’s brief references, both in dialogue and visuals, to past story arcs, you could pick this up and get a complete story from beginning to end. Few comics do that nowadays, especially with an anniversary issue, so this is a welcome change of pace. Whether you’ve been with this title since its beginning or are just hopping on now, Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #50 delivers a supersized story that properly celebrates its superhero duo.
Read Collier Jennings’ full review!
#2: Daredevil #1
‘Daredevil’ #1 is a visually stunning, character-driven start to a new era
Daredevil #1 feels like a fresh start in all the right ways, as a new creative team takes Matt Murdock in some unexpected directions. With a new comic and a new season of Daredevil: Born Again, it’s never been a better time to be a fan of the Man Without Fear.
Read Collier Jennings’ full review!
#1: MAD About DC #1
‘Mad About DC’ #1 celebrates comics culture while tearing it apart
This book is well worth a read if you’re a fan of comics culture and superheroes. Mad About DC #1 is a packed, high-energy tribute to the legacy of MAD that doubles as a playground for some of comics’ biggest creators. With over 60 pieces of content, the issue delivers a constant stream of jokes, parodies, and absurd concepts that keep the reading experience fresh from start to finish. Not every gag lands, and some bits are intentionally shallow, but the sheer variety and creative freedom on display make it hard not to enjoy. It is a reminder of how vital MAD’s influence has been, while proving there is still plenty of room for this kind of irreverent humor in modern comics.
