Marvel Comics

Queen in Black: Defenders of Light and Dark Issue 3 provides a blockbuster conclusion to the tie-in, finally pitting Knull and Hela together.

Queen in Black Issue 4 is a forceful and frantic penultimate issue, trying to wrap up so many battles at once in the same symbiotic story.

Black Cat Issue 14 is a commendable cosmic heist story, as Black Cat joins the Queen in Black event by hurtling into space.

Challenges of Doom: Spider-Man Issue 1 is a glorious exploration of two adversaries who couldn’t be more different, revisiting their first meetings.

Marvel Gold ’76 Issue 1 is a perfect example of Marvel’s terrific toybox, with Star-Lord, Nova, Jack of Hearts and Bullseye brought together.

Venom Issue 261 is a troubling trip down memory lane, exploring the difficult relationship Venom has with Reed Richards and the Baxter Building.

Queen In Black: Venom Unchained Issue 2 returns Eddie to where he belongs, as another Symbiote chooses the former King in Black as a host

Avengers: Armageddon Issue 3 plunges its heroes into something of a cold war, where each action comes with the fear of serious ramifications.

Uncanny X-Men Issue 34 proves that there is a very fine line between horror and sadness, as something breaks into the Haven House hen house.

Queen in Black: Defenders of Black and White Issue 2 requires a tether, as both Cloak and Dagger are very quickly losing the battle with life.