Comics

Midnight: Fantastic Four Issue 1 adds a Lovecraftian twist to a family so entwined with space exploration at the start of a brave new universe

Midnight: X-Men Issue 1 reinvents the mutant world into something monstrous as Jonathan Hickman creates another brand-new universe. 

Jonah Hex and the Shadow of Death Issue 1 is a tale of age, regret and the death of the Wild West, fused with a chilling horror story.

Absolute Superman Issue 24 turns two lonely, heartbroken men into brothers as Steel joins Superman on the farm. 

Batgirl Issue 24 is a phenomenal feat of resilience and determination, as Cassandra tries to carry a child across a deadly city.

Batman Issue 14 really is the tip of the spear in the Batman: Bad Seeds event, as the Dark Knight enters the kingdom of Mister Freeze.

Amazing Spider-Man Issue 1000 is a terrific outpouring of history, emotion and gratitude, celebrating an enormous milestone for the wallcrawler.

Queen in Black Issue 5 is such a limp finale to one of the most adrenaline-filled events ever concocted, with a lame conclusion

Poison Ivy Issue 48 rids Ivy of any world she felt she belonged in, as the Batman: Bad Seeds crossover wrestles the control of the plants from her.

Uncanny X-Men Issue 36 is an outpouring of justified anger, as an arc filled with trauma and frustration reaches a bloody conclusion.