Welcome back to another edition of Fantastic Five, where we look back at the best comics of the week! It may be SDCC weekend, but before we get to that, there were a lot of great books to read. This week featured a massive Ninja Turtles milestone, a highly anticipated #1, and more. Let’s get to the books!
Best comics of the week: July 22, 2026
#5: Moonstar #5
Moonstar #5 not only averts the apocalypse, but closes the book on yet another one of Ashley Allen’s character studies surrounding the X-Men. It’s a must read for X-Men fans of all shapes and sizes, and proof that you don’t have to be an A-List character to get A-List stories.
Read Collier Jennings’ full review!
#4: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #300
‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ #300 is a milestone done right
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #300 not only celebrates the franchise’s history, but also moves the main story forward with developments that are sure to be game-changing. While Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird might not have expected a massive pop culture juggernaut to spring out of their indie comic, I’m forever glad they published it.
Read Collier Jennings’ full review!
#3: Superman #40
Superman #40 closes out its current arc with a reflection on the journey Superboy-Prime’s taken, and how much further he has left to go. While the OG Superman is finally back in the DC Universe, the ending hints that Prime’s story isn’t done just yet. Like the man himself said: “See you in the funny pages.”
Read Collier Jennings’ full review!
#2: Godzilla Conquers the Multiverse #1
‘Godzilla Conquers the Multiverse’ #1 embraces pure comic book excess
Godzilla Conquers the Multiverse #1 embraces pure comic book excess and never apologizes for it. Gerry Duggan fills every page with imaginative team-ups, giant monsters, and laugh-out-loud moments, while Javier Garrón proves he’s the perfect artist for a story this ambitious. The action is inventive, the jokes consistently land, and the monster-filled multiverse offers constant surprises. Even with Knull waiting in the wings for much of the issue, the adventure is so entertaining that it’s impossible not to enjoy the ride. This is the kind of comic that reminds you why superhero crossovers and giant monsters make such a perfect combination.
Read Dave Brooke’s full review!
#1: Terminal #1
‘Terminal’ #1 is a blockbuster debut with secrets worth chasing
Terminal #1 confidently launches a new superhero universe by leaning into mystery instead of exposition. Kirkman and Casey steadily pull readers deeper into a world that feels familiar enough to invite comparison while carving out its own identity through unexpected twists and unsettling revelations. Andy Kubert’s artwork is spectacular from start to finish, balancing grounded emotion with explosive action and a few moments of genuine horror. The issue asks readers to trust the creative team before all the pieces fall into place, but the payoff at the end is more than enough reason to come back for the next chapter. Terminal is a blockbuster debut with secrets worth chasing.
