Books of the Week – 12/12/18

1. Miles Morales: Spider-Man #1 (Marvel) ★★★★★
Writer: Saladin Ahmed / Art: Javier Garron / Colors: David Curiel
Great book! Javier Garron’s art is beyond wonderful and Saladin Ahmed supplies a solid narrative. Perfect style and tone. I’m in!

2. Asgardians of the Galaxy #4 (Marvel) ★★★★★
Writer: Cullen Bunn / Art: Matteo Lolli with Natacha Bustos & Luca Maresca / Colors: Federico Blee
This series keeps getting better and better, and this may be the best issue yet. A perfect blend of humor and adventure.

3. Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #313 (Marvel) ★★★★★
Writer: Sean Ryan / Art: Juan Frigeri / Colors: Jason Keith
Another engaging book in what has been a truly impressive run for this title. Nice, light humor, terrific action, and a sweet ending.

4. Batman Annual #3 (DC) ★★★★★
Writer: Tom Taylor / Art: Otto Schmidt / Colors: Otto Schmidt
A beautiful and simple story told extremely well. Totally unexpected and all the better for it. Otto Schmidt’s art is sublime.

5. Fantastic Four Wedding Special #1 (Marvel) ★★★★★
Writer: Gail Simone, Dan Slott & Fred Hembeck / Art: Laura Braga, Mark Buckingham & Fred Hembeck with Mark Farmer / Colors: Jesus Aburtov, Matt Yackey & Megan Wilson
The Girls Gone Wild Story makes this book. Funny to read and fun to look at. Jennifer Walters almost steals the show. Kudos to Gail Simone and Laura Braga.

6. Captain Ginger #3 (Ahoy) ★★★★
Writer: Stuart More / Art: June Brigman / Colors: Veronica Gandini
Sgt. Mittens and Captain Ginger take center stage in this solid, mystery filled installment.