Comics

Uncanny X-Men Issue 31 is a magnificent mutant twist on the school/alien combo, as the school dance is invaded from above and below.

Clayface: Celebrity Dirt Issue 1 tries to knead a lot of material into one solid story, as a Clayface with an identity crisis escapes from Arkham.

Absolute Batman Issue 22 is an excellent example of escalation, as the origin of Absolute Harley Quinn is revealed, connecting her to so much.

Superman Issue 20 changes mentalities without diminishing mettle, as three of Earth’s defenders tryto take on Black Adam all at the same time

Uncanny X-Men Issue 30 fuses love with horror at the start of a new arc, as the school dance coincides with the arrival of dangerous villains.

Absolute Batman Issue 21 carries forward a city full of stories, with all of the threads starting to face each other once again.

Absolute Green Arrow Issue 2 continues a grizzly murder mystery, as Mia Deardan, Roy Harper and more enter the Absolute Universe.

Daredevil Issue 3 starts to reclaim control, as a severely discombobulated Daredevil is rescued by a certain web-slinging wallcrawler.

Jay and Silent Bob: Jays of Future Past Issue 1 is both a love letter and a passion project, as the heroes of the Askewniverse invade Marvel’s pages.

Avengers: Armageddon Issue 1 is a powerhouse of an opening, as the war for Latveria that has spread throughout many series heats up.