Rob's Picks:

The Summer of Supergirl Special #1 – Kara Zor-El takes center stage in a delightful anthology that showcases every side of the Girl of Steel across three distinctly different adventures. The opening story picks up directly after Supergirl’s chaotic showdown with Lobo in Lobo #4, with the pair hauled before an intergalactic courtroom to answer for the astronomical property damage they caused. When Lobo is sentenced, his beloved dog Dawg ends up in Kara’s care, leading to a lighthearted adventure featuring Krypto, Streaky, Princess Shark, and Crush. Sophie Campbell leans into the absurdity of DC’s super-pets while peppering the story with witty banter that makes for an effortlessly fun summer read. Gail Simone handles the second chapter, Lost Girls, pairing Supergirl with Mary Marvel when a rogue robot lures Kara into a kryptonite trap. Their team-up delivers plenty of satisfying action, but the emotional centerpiece comes afterward as the two heroes discuss what it means to be powerful women whose legacies are often overshadowed by the iconic male heroes who came before them. It’s an insightful conversation that could have benefited from a few extra pages, though it still lands effectively. The final story shifts gears entirely, offering a retrospective on Kara’s complicated history through the eyes of Natasha Irons as she organizes the Watchtower’s archives, with Jon Kent, Superboy, and several Justice League veterans chiming in along the way. The result is a heartfelt celebration of Supergirl’s legacy that doubles as an excellent jumping-on point for readers discovering the character through the new film.

Universal Monsters: Blood of the Wolfman #1 – The outstanding Universal Monsters line continues its remarkable run with Joshua Williamson and Leomacs delivering a chilling new take on one of horror’s most iconic creatures. Adam Jaeger is an ordinary college freshman trying to navigate his first taste of independence when a horrific attack at a party leaves him as the only survivor. With fragmented memories suggesting he may have been responsible for the massacre himself, Adam returns home, where long-buried family secrets begin to reveal a terrifying generational curse. Williamson wastes no time plunging readers into the horror, opening with a brutal and suspenseful sequence before slowing the pace to gradually unravel Adam’s mysterious past. The structure makes for a slightly uneven first issue, as much of the exposition arrives after the central tragedy, but the mounting sense of dread never lets up. Leomacs once again proves why he’s one of horror comics’ strongest artists, grounding the supernatural in an otherwise realistic world that makes every monstrous transformation even more shocking. While the werewolf itself is used sparingly throughout the issue, each glimpse promises an unforgettable creature feature to come. The final-page reveal provides exactly the kind of chilling hook needed to leave readers eager for the next chapter.

Doomquest #2 – Doctor Doom’s quest to rewrite history takes an unexpectedly entertaining turn as Marvel’s greatest egomaniac finds himself stranded aboard the Titanic. With his own time machine working against him, Doom is forced to relive the ship’s final hours again and again, trapped in a Groundhog Day-style loop until he discovers the precise sequence of events needed to escape. True to form, however, Victor refuses to settle for mere survival. Every attempt is complicated by his relentless determination to reshape history in Latveria’s favor, turning each reset into another opportunity for both genius and spectacular failure. Watching Doom stripped of his usual arsenal is one of the issue’s greatest pleasures, as his intellect constantly clashes with his overwhelming pride. Every brilliant solution creates an entirely new catastrophe, making his stubborn refusal to admit defeat as much a weapon as his scientific brilliance. The book finds an impressive balance between comedy and character integrity, drawing genuine laughs from Doom’s repeated setbacks without ever diminishing the threat or gravitas that define him. Doomquest continues to demonstrate how effective smaller, self-contained Marvel stories can be, delivering a tightly focused adventure that lets one of the publisher’s greatest villains shine without needing to carry the weight of a universe-spanning event.

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Ultimate Universe Finale #1
After two years, the Ultimate Universe is finally wrapping up, and every story inside left me satisfied! To the surprise of absolutely no one, the best story in this book is Ultimate Spider-Man. However, I would say every entry was surprisingly enjoyable. Even the books that I didn’t love, such as Ultimate X-Men and Ultimate Black Panther, had spectacular wrap-ups. I could tell that every team brought their A-game, whether it be through the art or the story, which made this a bittersweet ending, as I wanted to stay with each story just a little bit longer. Without spoiling the book too much, I’ll say I wouldn’t be surprised if this book receives some flak for its “happy ending,” but the confirmation that the universe is returning further down the line lets me know that the heartwarming endings everyone received are going to lead to something much more heartbreaking. The Ultimate Universe may not have been perfect, but as far as finales go, this was a beautiful send-off worth your time!

The Eye Collector #1
The Man on the Moon comes down too soon in this terrifying cosmic horror that deconstructs the medium! May 18, 1969, is the day Apollo 10 orbited the moon, paving the way for the historic moon landing. This story puts a terrifying spin on that eventful day, showing the crew murdered by something they can’t fathom, with only one survivor returning to Earth. This is a really trippy book, and the layout and the way the story is delivered in the first few pages had me thinking, “I don’t really like this,” but for some reason I just couldn’t turn away from it. As I flipped through the book, I found myself enamored with the way everything was delivered, and the bone-chilling face of the deity that lurks just beyond Earth is burned into my brain. If you love horror and want something new, look no further than The Eye Collector!

In Your Skin #3
Ash and Priya’s swapped lives are falling apart, and a trail of bodies is slowly piling up in issue three of In Your Skin! There are some spectacular panels in this book, but there are two that really stuck with me. One was a simple panel of Manish checking on Riyaan as he rings the doorbell. They use the “ding dong” sound effect as the paneling, which, in writing, probably doesn’t sound all too impressive, but when you see it, you’ll agree that it was a very creative decision. The second was right toward the end, after Priya had the most notable breakdown of the series and forced all of Ash’s skin off her. It was disgusting and glorious all at once, and I cannot wait to see where the team goes with the fourth issue! I truly love the wide range of personalities and motives in this book and will keep urging everyone to add it to their pulls!