NEW COMICS 4 THIS WEEK (11/06/24)
*All comics will be rated on a scale from 1 to 10*
Absolute Superman # 1 
Action Comics # 1074 
Avengers # 20 
Batman # 54
FML # 1
Green Arrow Annual # 1 
JSA # 1
Negasonic Teenage Warhead # 1 (9/10)
Saga # 70
Shazam! # 17
Spider-Man: Black Suit & Blood # 4
The Ultimates # 6
X-Factor # 4
X-Force # 5
X-Men # 7
Absolute Superman # 1– Being the third entry in DC’s Absolute line, this opening issue of this series never strays away from the elements that make Superman an icon instead, they get remixed just enough to where it comes off as brilliant rather than an attempt to be cool and edgy. The World of Krypton, as well as Kal-El’s upbringing on the said planet, brings a fresh and modernistic feel to it that serves as the perfect jump-on point where the Last Son of Krypton goes back to his golden age roots as an avenger for the common people, and believe me when I say that Jason Aaron brings that concept to its full potential while Lois Lane gets repacked in such a dynamic way that keep her core elements intact (**NO SPOILERS**); Absolute Superman presents the hero as well as his Kryptonian roots to new heights thanks to its retelling, and while this new Absolute universe many come off as dark and somewhat depressing, it’s great to know that no matter what interpretation we get, Superman will always symbol of hope while continuing the fight for truth, justice and a better tomorrow.
FML # 1– This series is the type that knows how to make a good impression as Kelly Sue DeConnick and David Lopez, known for their run on “Captain Marvel,” reunite for this new creator-owned series that mixes magic, comedy, and surreal fantasy with a hefty amount of respect for heavy metal. In Portland, Oregon, the story introduces us to Riley, a teen who sketches his heavy metal fantasies in his notebook that also highlights his love for monster movies (And no, it’s NOTHING like Jonah Hill’s character from “Superbad” with the drawings in his sketchpad) while practicing with his band “STFU”; I should point out that Riley’s Mother, Patricia, who was a former rocker called “Patty Cake” is the type of character that you could fall in love with the minutes she pops up (Think Marge Simpson with some of Courtney Love’s personality traits); What’s interesting about this series is how DeConnick manages to capture the essence of adolescence with such grace and at the same time, adding great humor behind it and the issue itself takes off when Riley and his bandmates participate in an arcane ritual gone bad so get ready to be shocked by the last page (**NO SPOILERS**); FML is basically “Freaks And Geeks” meets “Supernatural” that highlights the great character work, a mind-blowing cliffhanger and a modern look at being a teenager; While the pacing slows down at times, it still is an enjoyable read, Giving DeConnick and Lopez another hit series under their betls.
JSA #1—The Justice Society of America makes its “All-In” debut with this new series, which features Infinity Inc., a JSA affiliate group uniting under one banner. Right away, Jeff Lemire examines the inner conflicts and personalities of each member with a precision that brings a compelling factor in showing how they can function as a team that hasn’t been seen since Geoff Johns’ earlier run on this title, so it is refreshing to see that come back. The scenes involving the Tower of Fate help in making this a strong issue while never forgetting that the core members, such as Doctor Fate, Hawkman & Hawkgirl, & The Flash, are the glue that holds that group together, and with Lemire working his magic on Obsidian playing a larger role within the team, the last two pages will have your jaw on the floor (**NO SPOILERS**); With such wonderful results, DC’s classic heroes made a gigantic impact in the post- “Absolute Power” era with their return and thanks to the creative team reigniting anyone’s love for these icons, the future of the JSA is brighter than ever.
Spider-Man: Black Suit & Blood # 4-Sadly, this is the last issue of the anthology series that may have had its highs and lows but did wonders when it came to telling untold stories of Spider-Man in his black and white costume. It does go out with a bang thanks to the strong works of G. Willow Wilson, David Michelinie, and Hayden Sherman, which are intriguing when reading them, and, as always, the black/white/red coloring brings out the inner turmoil when it comes to Spidey and the alien symbiote that also brings a moody tone that works in the confines of this series. It could be a while before Marvel gives us another Spider-Man anthology series, but this one stands the test of time as being another amazing entry into the life of Spider-Man.
Well, that’s it for me this week, Thanks for writing around, and I look forward to seeing you all next time.
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