Comics

Dark Crisis: The Dark Army #1 is a comic with a lot of initial potential, but squanders it with a team of inconsistent creators.

Namor: The Sub-Mariner – Conquered Shores #2 expands a superb story. Both writer and artist reveal more of a world of their own creation.

Cover the Dead With Lime #2 and #3 start to reveal more about the tragedy in its protagonist’s past while serving up some pure nightmare fuel.

Hidden Empire #1 begins the end of an epic saga in Star Wars comic storytelling as Qi’ra plays her final hand against the Emperor.

The Mystery of Ultraseven #4 delivers blockbuster action from beginning to end, setting the stage for the series’ cataclysmic conclusion.

Murderworld: Avengers #1 is a surprising, unrelenting killing spree. It is jaw-dropping in its bravery, unleashing death on a devastating scale

Blade: Vampire Nation #1 finds the Daywalker racing to solve a murder, featuring a slow-burn storyline along with appropriately moody art.

Gold Goblin #1 is well crafted but lacks personality. Focusing on the past too much can drain the life from the present.

Demon Wars: Shield of Justice #1 ignites a war between demons & pushes Peach Momoko’s reimagining of the Marvel Universe into new territory.

Batman: One Bad Day – Mr Freeze #1 takes a different spin on the love story between Nora and Victor as Batman approaches them with an offer.