Comics

Blue Beetle #5 is building towards a big battle at the end of an arc, with this issue seeking to put all the pieces in the right places.

Kneel Before Zod #1 shows the ruthless Kryptonian as a leader of his world, where challenges start to appear from all sides.

Miles Morales: Spider-Man #14 is part of the Gang War event. The battle for Brooklyn gets more personal as the Prowler returns.

Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu: Gang War #1 brings the martial artist into the city-wide crossover, with Chinatown on the brink of invasion.

Batman/Santa Claus: Silent Knight #4 brings the festive fun to a close, with a possessed Superman looking to kill Santa and his other friends.

Titans: Beast War #3 manages to make an issue filled with a plane crash, and fireballs a recovery issue, giving the heroes a small chance to rest.

The Flash #4 utilisises the family rather than the man himself, as Irey’s understanding of her powers and confidence grows.

Amazing Spider-Man #40 is part of the Gang War event. Spider-Man and Tombstone team up to take down the warring gangs of New York.

Batman/Santa: Silent Knight #3 is turning into the years’ best crossovers, with the action scenes and drama of a blockbuster event.

Wonder Woman #4 gives the book its heart back, remembering that Diana’s soul is just as powerful as her fists or her lasso.