Want to get to know Mr. Terrific before he appears in the most anticipated blockbuster of the summer, Superman? Then pick up this exciting new six-issue limited series. This book promises to flesh out Mr. Terrific’s origin and reveal the man behind the T. Expect evil corporations and a mystery that may leave the third-smartest man in the world scrounging for answers.
I can’t say enough good things about this series. If you’re anything like me, your first introduction to J'onn J'onzz was in the 2001 Justice League cartoon—a homesick alien with green skin and a penchant for fighting the good fight. Replacing J'onn with a chain-smoking detective slowly losing his grip on reality shouldn’t work, but excellent writing from Dennis Camp and art by Javier Rodriguez have made Martian Manhunter the most unique of DC’s Absolute line. Issue No. 3 just reminds me how it’d be a shame if this six-issue series is really half over. I need more.
Old man Murdock is back in what is sure to be remembered as one of the grimmest, darkest Marvel stories in years. If you like watching Matt Murdock go through it, this book is for you. Every page is gorgeous—and by gorgeous, I mean ugly. Steve McNiven’s art imbues every New York street corner with a palpable layer of grime. Characters come to life in grotesque ways; you can practically smell the beer breath of Bullseye’s henchmen and feel Matt’s geriatric bones crack as he swings through the city. It’s visceral, action-packed and filled with enough surprises to shock even the most die-hard Daredevil fans.
Wonder Woman continues to build her world in the start of this brand-new arc. Free from the underworld, Diana is putting down her roots in Gateway City and hoping to find some sign of her lost sisters. The thing I like most about this series is that it answers the question: What kind of woman would Diana be if she never had a paradise to grow up in? The answer is the same—albeit with a much cooler sword. Seriously though, this book cuts to the core of Diana’s character. Despite never being shown mercy or kindness, she still embodies these virtues and inspires them in the people around her. This issue is an exciting start to a new arc that will no doubt show Wonder Woman that the world of man can be just as chaotic as hell.
Comics are an exercise in rewriting history—constant tweaks and changes to characters over years and decades, all so they and the world they inhabit remain the world outside our window. Fifty years after the X-Men’s debut, Marvel’s newest mutant, Kamala Khan, joins them on a time-bending tour of their most iconic stories. This issue is a remix of a classic tale, promising exciting new X-history revelations and new possibilities for the mutant Ms. Marvel.
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