Vision concluded this year by coming full circle and offering one last, emotionally devastating glimpse of the Vision family in the aftermath of their recent tragedies. For a group of characters that mostly didn't exist a year ago, writer Tom King sure knows how to tug at the heartstrings and make the reader feel for their plight. But it's not all doom and gloom. If anything, King wraps the series on an optimistic note, proving the life moves on in suburbia, even for a grieving family of synthezoids. Whether the tone is grim or uplifting, artist Gabriel Hernandez Walta and colorist Jordie Bellaire create a pitch-perfect rendition of King's script. Vision surprised us with its narrative power and sublime artwork, delivering a smart sci-fi domestic drama that no one ever expected and yet now we can’t imagine our lives without it.
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From IGN's Review: "If you think there's no room left in your life for another superhero comic, Black Hammer #1 might just prove you wrong. This series races right out of the gate, focusing on fleshing out its strong cast rather than becoming fixated on the background and history of the universe. The gloomy art style further establishes this as a very different breed of superhero book."
From IGN's Review: "Marvel has launched several Black Widow solo comics in the years since the character made her cinematic debut, but none have exactly lit the market on fire. This time around, Marvel has turned to the creative team that elevated Daredevil to new heights in the Marvel NOW era - writer Mark Waid, artist Chris Samnee and colorist Matthew Wilson. That lineup may not necessarily guarantee record sales, but it certainly results in an excellent reading experience."
Rick Remender and Wes Craig waste no time in detailing their new normal after dealing the cast of Deadly Class a destructive blow that shattered the status quo. As the freshman newly enrolled struggle to find their place, those who survived the last semester work to further their own agendas. Remender does a nice job of firmly establishing his new entrants through the use of dialogue and situation, again using music as their defining arbiter. Of course, investment is easy with Craig at the helm, his new leads at once stylish and memorable. The artist’s ever-expressive energy and fantastic layouts remain a defining characteristic of this stellar series.
From IGN's Review: "Weird is good, but that would only carry the series so far if there were no heart to go along with it. But writer Gerard Way has a history working with unusual, psychologically damaged character, and that experience serves him well here. Familiar faces like Niles Caulder and Robotman are downplayed in favor of two EMTs named Sam and Casey. Though both are productive members of society, these two fit the mold as far as being social outcasts struggling to find their place. Casey especially proves to be a memorable protagonist thanks to her unflinching, almost aggressive sense of optimism. She's the perfect everywoman sort of protagonist, especially given her ability to roll with the punches and accept the heightened reality of this world at face value."
From IGN's Review: "The Mighty Thor remains one of Marvel's top new reads, again bolstered by the stellar creative team of Jason Aaron and Russell Dauterman. Aaron's top notch development is further heightened by Dauterman's equally effective visuals, the two combining for a character driven read that sets up even bigger things to come. "
From IGN's Review: "Monstress is what happens when two great creators combine for an equally great product. It's confident and complex, bolstered by a compelling narrative and wondrous visuals."
From IGN's Review: "Saga hits the heartstrings yet again as a long time lead pays the ultimate price. Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples combine complex development with forward progression, resulting in a strong, visually arresting chapter with wide reaching repurcussions. As both a family tale and an otherworldly adventure, this book is still firing on all cylinders. "
Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason delivered an incredible first arc to their Superman run with the battle against The Eradicator and followed it up with a simple visit to the county fair. The choice wound up being a clear indicator that the creative duo were the perfect choice to usher in the character’s Rebirth. It feels like a classic Golden Age tale with Clark using his powers in secret while maintaining his disguise as a simple man out at the fair with his family, just one instance of how this series captures the purity of Superman’s character while delivering dynamic and challenging stories. The Man of Steel has come back home.
Vision concluded this year by coming full circle and offering one last, emotionally devastating glimpse of the Vision family in the aftermath of their recent tragedies. For a group of characters that mostly didn't exist a year ago, writer Tom King sure knows how to tug at the heartstrings and make the reader feel for their plight. But it's not all doom and gloom. If anything, King wraps the series on an optimistic note, proving the life moves on in suburbia, even for a grieving family of synthezoids. Whether the tone is grim or uplifting, artist Gabriel Hernandez Walta and colorist Jordie Bellaire create a pitch-perfect rendition of King's script.
The Wicked + The Divine is nothing if not unconventional, yet it continues to step out of the box. This is no breezy read, but rather a thoughtful and well constructed piece of art, setting up unsettling and intriguing storylines that pay off due to the continued confidence and vision of its team.
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