Last week, Marvel Comics’ Captain America No. 4, DC Comics’ Nightwing No. 131, and Image Comics’ Ghost Pepper No. 4 were among the best new releases. Now it’s time for a different group of ten to take center stage, as we look at the best comic books of the past week.
Some of them are just getting started and have made their way to the must-read list. Let’s start with my favorite of the group.
Ultimates No. 17
- Writer: Deniz Camp
- Artist: Phil Noto
- Colors: Phil Noto
Just like in Ultimates No. 4, the flashback of Reed Richards' tragic life was heartbreaking, but also necessary. It shows how devious The Maker truly is. It’s kind of sad that he tortured his counterpart because, secretly, he hates himself. But, despite all of the saddening moments, there's a happy ending.
Universal Monsters: The Invisible Man No. 3
- Writer: James Tynion IV
- Artist: Dani
- Colors: Brad Simpson
The story of The Invisible Man got creepier as the series continued, leading up to this, the penultimate issue. The person who was thought to be the monster in this series was one, but not in the invisible sense. Jack Griffin is a monster because of the horrors he created. But will Jack's creation be his undoing?
The Terminator: Metal No. 1
- Writers: Declan Shalvey and Rory McConville
- Artist: Lorenzo Re
- Colors: Colin Craker
Declan Shalvey’s Terminator run has focused on multiple stories surrounding the world before, during, and after Judgment Day. This new run (titled Terminator: Metal) starts with something similar to Terminator 2: Judgment Day. However, instead of the T-800 learning to be human, it’s logical and focuses on the mission it was programmed for. This issue perfectly shows the gift and the curse of that.
Superman No. 31
- Writer: Joshua Williamson
- Artist: Eddy Barrows
- Colors: Alejandro Sánchez
Superman was good in this story, but Lois Lane was better. I love that the journalist in her doesn’t die, even in the face of death and the destruction of Earth. It wouldn’t be shocking if this issue leads to her winning the KO Tournament. Timekeeper said that Superman has no idea how much he can lose. Maybe he’s talking about Lois.
It Killed Everyone But Me No. 2
- Writer: Ryan Parrott
- Artist: Letizia Cadonici
- Colors: Alessandro Santoro
This was one of those moments when the title grabs you, and you’re happy it did. It Killed Everyone But Me is a crazy story involving even crazier supernatural beings. And while the things they do are terrifying, the mystery behind who summoned them is just as scary.
Miles Morales: Spider-Man No. 39
- Writer: Cody Ziglar
- Artist: Luigi Zagaria
- Colors: Bryan Valenza
Not only was this the most fun comic book of the week (maybe of the year), it ended with a deep moment from one of the first villains in Cody Ziglar’s run of Miles Morales: Spider-Man. It’s nice to know that he hasn’t forgotten about someone with the potential to do amazing things. More importantly, there’s a message about healing at the end of the issue.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles No. 12
- Writer: Jason Aaron
- Artist: Juan Ferreyra
Jason Aaron’s run of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles seemed like it would be a classic run, and it didn’t disappoint. The arc starts with the brothers fractured and arguing, but ends with them together again. However, as grand as their victory was, it will be short-lived thanks to Karai and the return of someone they love.
Exquisite Corpses No. 6
- Writers: Tyler Boss with James Tynion IV
- Artists: Gavin Fullerton with Michael Walsh
- Colors: Jordie Bellaire
Everything in Exquisite Corpses from the people who die, survive, kill, and are killed is unpredictable. You think you understand someone, just for them to surprise you. It’s a rarity in comics, and that's why this is one of the best series of 2025. I’m personally waiting to see what Tyler Boss and James Tynion IV have in store for Fox Mask Killer.
Absolute Wonder Woman No. 13
- Writer: Kelly Thompson
- Artist: Matías Bergara
- Colors: Jordie Bellaire
Kelly Thompson continues to make an argument for having the best comic book in an alternate reality. Here, readers see the consequences of when magic is overused, and that not even Diana is immune to them. In this case, it becomes an antagonist that no one saw coming. Knowing Kelly Thompson, the defeat will lead to something brilliant and then to the meet-up we’ve wanted since DC Comics started the Absolute Universe.
Powers 25 No. 2
- Writer: Brian Michael Bendis
- Artist: Michael Avon Oeming
- Colors: Nick Filardi
Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming haven’t missed a beat. Seeing them create a mystery while maintaining what a police station with powers would look like is fantastic. And all while setting up this mystery like a classic Powers story.
Also, I should wait to say this, but Detective Kutter will be a good replacement for Deena Pilgrim as the focus of the series. They’re completely different characters, but equally focused on solving cases.
Best of the week by category:
- Comic book of the week: Ultimates No. 17
- Hero of the week: Space Ghost (Space Ghost (Vol. 2) No. 4)
- Villain of the week: Revelation (Age of Revelation)
- Fight of the week: Danny Rand vs possessed people and Daredevil (The Undead Iron Fist No. 2)
- Team of the week: The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles No. 12)
- Moment of the week: Fabian Cortez admits his insecurity (X-Men: Book of Revelation No. 1)
- Writer of the week: Ryan North (Fantastic Four No. 4)
- Artists of the week: Domenico Carbone and Rachelle Rosenberg (Moon Knight: Fist of Khonshu No. 13)
- Cover of the week: Moon Knight: Fist of Khonshu No. 13 (Davide Paratore)
- Funny moment of the week: Miles Morales gets tongue-tied. (Miles Morales: Spider-Man No. 39)
- Underrated comic book of the week: The Undead Iron Fist No. 2
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