In the previous top ten new comic books of the week, Nightwing No. 134, Planet She-Hulk No. 3, and The Power Fantasy No. 15 were among the best releases. This week, a couple of newer series make their way onto the list, along with some familiar titles. Let’s begin with the series that had the best art.
Sorcerer Supreme No. 2
- Writer: Steve Orlando
- Artist: Bernard Chang
- Colors: Ruth Redmond
The Scarlet Witch’s time as Sorcerer Supreme has been short, but she’s already been put in enough danger to last a lifetime. First, it was Dormammu in issue No. 1. Now she’s fighting her old mentor, Agatha Harkness, and it’s been amazing to see. Bernard Chang and Ruth Redmond did a masterful job with the magical battles.
G.I. Joe No. 18
- Writer: Joshua Williamson
- Artist: Marco Foderà
- Colors: Lee Loughridge
As the G.I. Joes lick their wounds after the Dreadnok War, a new classic member is introduced away from the battles. His name is Roadblock, and he had the best introduction since the Energon Universe began. You saw his caring side and what happens when kindness doesn’t work. Don't be shocked when he becomes one of the most popular characters in comics.
Absolute Batman No. 16
- Writer: Scott Snyder
- Artist: Nick Dragotta
- Colors: Frank Martin
My expectations for this issue were at a 10/10, and I wasn’t disappointed. Bruce and Diana’s journey reminded me of Tom King’s Batman: Superfriend. They shared private and personal moments, fought a legendary monster, and became closer friends. You can tell that this is the start of a fantastic partnership, and maybe more down the line.
Miles Morales: Spider-Man No. 42
- Writer: Cody Ziglar
- Artist: Marco Renna
- Colors: Bryan Valenza
Final issues of an amazing series are always difficult to read. It’s doubly true when a creator makes a character better than anyone before them. And that’s not to take away from what Brian Michael Bendis and Saladin Ahmed did during their runs. It’s just that Cody Ziglar brought more out of Miles than anyone has.
It Killed Everyone But Me No. 5
- Writer: Ryan Parrott
- Artist: Letizia Cadonici
- Colors: Alessandro Santoro
Ending a series is a difficult thing to do, but Ryan Parrott did a fantastic job doing it. It Killed Everyone But Me ends with none of the main characters looking weak, and readers get an explanation of the origin of Sutton and the Heathen’s relationship, and what their future holds. It’s sad that the series is over, but at least the finale was satisfying.
Infernal Hulk No. 3
- Writer: Phillip Kennedy Johnson
- Pencilers: Kev Walker and Nic Klein
- Inkers: Nic Klein and Cam Smith
- Colors: Matt Wilson
The story of what happened to Bruce Banner and what he and Betty Ross were up to was answered, and it was a brutal story. While Bruce thought it was a good thing that they got to live a normal life, Betty wasn’t taking it well. She missed being a Hulk and the benefits, like flying. Now, she feels weak and has started hurting herself. Hopefully, this doesn’t end with Better doing something permanent with her life.
Iron Man No. 1
- Writer: Joshua Williamson
- Artist: Carmen Carnero
- Colors: Nolan Woodard
Writer Joshua Williamson (Superman)is a writer you can trust. Add artist Carmen Carnero (Exceptional X-Men) to the creative team, and you have a must-read first issue. Trust this writer when he says that you don’t want to fall behind on the newest Iron Man series.
Absolute Wonder Woman No. 16
- Writer: Kelly Thompson
- Artist: Hayden Sherman
- Colors: Jordie Bellaire
The Greek Myth in the Absolute Universe expands with more gods or lore. Once again, their presence helps explain how Diana is such a great fighter and strategist despite being raised in Hell. Readers also received the next villainous group to challenge Wonder Woman. Here’s a hint: if they don’t follow orders, they’re killed.
Void Rivals No. 26
- Writer: Robert Kirkman
- Artist: Andrei Bressan
- Colors: Patricio Delpeche
This storyline of Void Rivals (“Quintesson War”) is two chapters in and has brilliantly shown the courage of the two warring civilizations, the Zertonian and the Agorrian. They’re battling enemies that outnumber and possiblyoverpower them, but they continue to fight. It may finally lead to the two cultures accepting that they need each other.
Absolute Martian Manhunter No. 8
- Writer: Deniz Camp
- Artist: Javier Rodríguez
- Colors: Javier Rodríguez
Deniz Camp will always find a way to tell the truth about life in America without beating the reader over the head with it. However, the point will be clear as day. In Absolute Martian Manhunter No. 8, the concept of lines that separate countries and the contradiction of guns was perfectly done. As always, a flawless issue by one of today's premiere writers.