Rob's Picks:

Batman / Static: Beyond #1 – The greatest Saturday-morning-cartoon crossover that never happened finally arrives, pairing Terry McGinnis with an older, more evolved Virgil Hawkins in a story that plays like a perfect prestige TV two-parter. Static, now a world-class hero and member of the future Justice League, has pioneered Q-wave technology—an innovation vital to Earth joining the intergalactic Cooperative. At Bruce’s request, Terry makes his first trip into deep space to assist, and the contrast between a still-teenage Batman and a seasoned Static underscores how naturally Virgil has grown while maintaining his core optimism. Returning to Earth brings familiar faces and a classic Batman Beyond street brawl with a Jokerz gang before the plot kicks into high gear with a mysterious villain stealing Q-wave tech to sabotage Earth’s alliance hopes. Evan Narcisse nails the voices of both leads, and Nikolas Draper-Ivey’s cyberpunk dynamism pushes his already-iconic Static designs to new heights, making this a crossover that feels long overdue and instantly essential.

Spider-Man Noir #2 – The murder of George Stacy continues to unravel into a nastier web than Detective Peter Parker anticipated, leading him from a routine missing-pieces case straight into corruption and betrayal. Telling Gwen that her father was a crooked cop who crossed the Scorpion Gang is hard enough; staying alive as the Scorpions unleash their revolting new enforcer, Hardboil, is harder. Erik Larsen leans into pulp-era slang, grit, and charm without tipping into parody, with the issue’s standout moment being a smoky, Bogart-and-Bacall-style reunion between Peter and Mary Jane that adds welcome heart to the noir theatrics. Even with its goofy edges, the book’s irreverent tone stays anchored by a quintessentially Spider-Man moment: Pete gleefully pounding fascists into the pavement. If you loved Nic Cage’s gloriously over-the-top take in Into the Spider-Verse, this series delivers that same lightning in a bottle.

Sinister’s Six #2 – Mister Sinister accelerates his long-term gambit against the Heir of Apocalypse now that he possesses the Venom symbiote, targeting the origins of the world-ravaging X-virus hidden deep in Revelation territory. With the potential to neutralize Revelation’s most potent weapon, the stakes push Sinister to override Havok’s caution and deploy the Six on a hazardous biolab raid swarming with Babels and lethal automated defenses. The mission’s predictable spiral into disaster validates Havok’s fears as the squad is funneled into a brutal trap, culminating in a bloody confrontation with an old adversary. While Havok gets substantial development, it’s Domino who delivers the issue’s emotional core—her brief but devastating scene lays bare what she’s lost in the Age of Revelation and why she now serves Sinister’s cause. Fast, sharp, and heavy on tactical action, Sinister’s Six remains the most straightforwardly thrilling book of the Revelation event and scratches the same itch as peak Percy-era X-Force.

Solo's Picks:

Alien vs. Captain America #1 – Another Marvel/Alien crossover lands and it’s easily one of the strongest yet, dropping us into WWII as Hydra digs deep underground in search of a war-winning superweapon. Instead, they stumble onto a nest of Xenomorph eggs and—after a predictably gruesome massacre—manage to drag a surviving alien back to the surface. Weeks later, that captured creature has mutated into a horrifying, war-built bio-weapon, unleashing the perfect setup for Cap to enter the fray. Stefano Raffaele’s art is a perfect blend of classic and modern styling, with densely populated panels full of expressive posing and meticulous detail that elevate every scene. Frank Tieri and Raffaele deliver such a tight, thrilling issue that I’d love to see them helm a mainline Cap book in the future. A killer debut—grab it immediately!

TMNT x Godzilla #1 – Two legendary franchises collide once again in a crossover that delivers far more than cheap fanservice. The Turtles are pitch-perfect from page one—especially Michelangelo, whose opening lines had me grinning—and the story aims higher than a simple “heroes meet monster” brawl. The artist’s sense of scale is exceptional, making every shot of towering kaiju feel massive and cinematic. What really sets this debut apart is its willingness to build a layered narrative beneath the spectacle, and the final-page cliffhanger makes it clear we’re in for something big. If you’re a fan of either series, this is a must-buy.

Static Shock Batman Beyond #1 – Two beloved animated icons return in a dynamic, heartfelt launch that shows DC is serious about honoring fan-favorite legacies. Earth is being evaluated by the Cooperative, a powerful intergalactic society offering advancement to worlds deemed worthy, and Static—now older, wiser, and still unmistakably Virgil—is leading the charge with help from familiar DC heroes. Pairing him with Terry McGinnis creates a perfect contrast of experience and youthful drive, and the emotional beats hit especially hard for longtime fans. The art pays homage to the classic Batman Beyond aesthetic but adds its own sleek, energetic flair, rendering Neo-Gotham as beautifully as ever. A phenomenal start, and hopefully a sign that DC intends to keep these characters in the spotlight. Pick this up and let them know you want more!