Rob's Picks:

Daredevil: Cold Day In Hell #2 – Old Man Murdoch returns with a vengeance in Daredevil: Cold Day In Hell #2, and the series finds a stronger rhythm in its second issue. With the villains behind the issue #1 dirty bomb attack still on the loose, Matt Murdock—now powered up once again—races against time to bring justice for the death of Steve Rogers and countless innocents. Charles Soule delivers sharp, emotional writing while Steve McNiven’s gritty, Miller-esque art style begins to truly shine, evoking the mood of a street-level epic with grand thematic stakes. With plenty of hard-hitting action and emotional depth, this issue adds more layers to what’s quickly becoming one of Marvel’s standout mature-age takes on a classic hero. If Avengers: Twilight was your jam, this should be next on your pull list.

The Goddamn Tragedy #1 – A haunting new horror-western arrives with The Goddamn Tragedy #1, a slow-burn tale of frontier desperation and unspeakable survival. Chris Condon’s storytelling lures readers in with the promise of manifest destiny before revealing the rot beneath the dream. The story follows Ellen Janson, the lone survivor of a doomed 1840s wagon train, as she recounts her family's harrowing detour into the mountain wilderness. Condon masterfully builds dread with measured pacing, while Shawn Kuruneru’s stark, desaturated visuals and flashes of high-contrast horror channel a chilling Mignola energy. It's a deeply atmospheric book, steeped in fatalism and psychological horror, perfect for fans of The Blood Brothers Mother or anyone looking for a cerebral, unsettling western.

Absolute Martian Manhunter #3 – Absolute Martian Manhunter continues to carve out a fascinating and emotionally complex corner of the Absolute universe, and issue #3 is its most gripping yet. A series of synchronized immolations across the country sends Agent John Jones and his enigmatic Martian partner chasing psychic breadcrumbs left by the sinister “White Martian.” Deniz Camp’s writing once again proves top-tier, using alien conspiracy as a lens for isolation, grief, and fractured identity. Jones’ estrangement from both his human family and government peers intensifies, raising the emotional stakes alongside the sci-fi mystery. Javier Rodríguez’s art elevates the book to something truly singular, blending silver age pop art, abstract panel design, and psychedelic flourishes into a surreal tapestry that enhances every beat of the narrative. This is experimental storytelling at its most accessible and effective.

Solo's Picks:

Mr. Terrific: Year One #1 – Mr. Terrific: Year One launches with surprising emotional depth and visual flair, charting Michael Holt’s grief-stricken journey through loss, memory, and purpose. Following the fallout of last year’s All In special, Michael begins experiencing haunting déjà vu, which sends him to Gateway City in search of answers. What unfolds is a compelling flashback-driven narrative exploring the ideological tension between Michael and his best friend Dre, the optimist urging him to fight for a world Michael feels has already taken everything from him. Valentine De Landro’s art is immediately arresting—his bold, dense brushwork gives the book a smooth yet weighty style that perfectly complements its introspective tone. It’s a surprisingly moving debut that repositions a sometimes-overlooked character in the spotlight, and if you weren’t previously a Mr. Terrific fan, this may be the book that changes your mind.

Mommy Blog #1 – A sharp, unhinged satire wrapped in dazzling visuals, Mommy Blog #1 is a tour-de-force one-shot from Marguerite Bennett, Eleonora Carlini, and Hoyt Silva that’s equal parts hilarious and horrifying. The story introduces us to Astrid, a chaotic and charismatic “supermommy blogger” who’s as obsessed with justice as she is with online approval—and whose contradictory beliefs make her an absolute powder keg of problematic heroism. Whether it’s her performative allyship, toxic positivity, or total moral disconnect, Astrid is a walking paradox, and watching her unravel is both wickedly funny and deeply unsettling. The art is electric throughout, perfectly matching the book’s wild tone shifts. With brilliant storytelling and biting social commentary, this is a sleeper hit that demands your attention—just don’t expect to read it without wincing at least once.

Absolute Martian Manhunter #3 – The psychological and visual brilliance of Absolute Martian Manhunter continues to impress in its third issue, which opens with a horrific mystery: 24 unhoused individuals, immolated simultaneously in disparate locations. As Agent John Jones delves into the case, the line between alien influence and human despair continues to blur. His perception—enhanced by his possibly-real, possibly-imagined Martian companion—shifts and warps as the Smoke spreads, a metaphor made literal in Javier Rodríguez’s jaw-dropping artwork. The strain deepens at home, where John’s alienation is felt most acutely by his wife and son, making the emotional undercurrents as impactful as the case itself. Rodríguez continues to elevate every page with psychedelic flourishes and surreal layouts that reward rereading. There’s nothing else in comics quite like this right now—if it’s not already on your pull list, it absolutely should be.