Bug Wars #1 reads like a love letter to adventure films from the 1980s hitting all of the right nostalgia notes.

Critic Score: 9/10

[Critic Score: 9.3/10]

Into the Unbeing: Part 2 #1 brings the atmospheric and tense thriller back to stands with an entry that gives some history on the mysterious leviathan.

The 27 Run: Crash #1 brings action, laser beams, and city-stomping monsters onto stands for fans of giant brawls.

Critic Score: 8.6/10

Kill Train #1 kicks off this dystopian series with a gradual build-up that will have readers hooked by the last page as screeches of subway brakes burst their ears.

Critic Score: 9.1/10

January 2025 kicks off the new year an a strong assortment of trade paperbacks filled with horror, mystery, and violence. Check out which titles are worth your time in this month’s Trading Pages.

The Lucky Devils #1 brings the chaos and stress that comes with wanting to be a good person—especially when outside forces are working against you.

Critic Score: 8.8/10

When I Lay My Vengeance Upon Thee #1 is a slow burn whose simmer ushers readers into a chilling story.

Critic Score: 9.5/10

Katabasis #1 is full of visceral visuals as it blends fantasy and supernatural themes with epic action.

Critic Score: 8.5/10

Sleuths rejoice as killers and how to find them dominate the latest comic book trades hitting shelves. Here’s what’s new in this week’s Trading Pages.

Supernatural outlaws, secret CIA facilities, and wealthy world-ruling families dominate the latest trades hitting shelves. Here’s what’s new in this week’s Trading Pages.

You’ve Never Heard of Me #1 is a wonderfully illustrated story about the juxtaposition of the choices we make and the choices made for us.

Critic Score: 9.5/10

The Fade #1 is a fun twist on coming-of-age stories blended with high fantasy.

Critic Score: 9.3/10

Living Hell #1 is an unexpectedly endearing tale of demons from hell who just want a peaceful life on Earth.

Critic Score: 9.0/10

Minor Arcana #2 delivers a strong second entry in this story of cards and conjuring for an issue all about long-lost loves and unexpected magic.

Critic Score: 9.8/10

Murder Kingdom #1 is a wickedly sharp read full of dark humor and tongue-in-cheek commentary that pokes fun at one of the happiest places on earth.

Critic Score: 8.8/10

Day of the Dead Girl #1 offers an exciting blend of magical realism and mystery for a read that cleverly weaves themes of family and mortality. It’s entertaining and full of unexpected turns.

Critic Score: 9.4/10

Kerpow! #1 is a crime drama whose unique spin on the superhero genre unleashes a wealth of storytelling potential.

Critic Score: 8.9/10

The Last Wardens #3 ramps up the blood and body count as the horror and tension rises between the Wardens and the citizens of Bleakwood.

Critic Score: 9.4/10

The Moon is Following Us #1 is a sci-fi family drama that beautifully weaves fantastical storytelling with stunning visuals.

Critic Score: 9.2/10

The Tin Can Society #1 debuts a captivating murder mystery that reunites old childhood friends in the wake of the loss of their friend Johnny Moore.

Critic Score: 8.8/10

Red Before Black #2 is a wild blend of action and well-scripted dialogue that is sure to impress comic fans. It doesn’t just build on the exciting story from Issue #1, but raises the stakes.

Critic Score: 9.6/10

Dark Empty Void #1 presents a gripping sci-fi thriller where the human psyche and cosmic forces intertwine.

Critic Score: 9.3/10

Dead Eyes - The Empty Frames #1 is tightly-crafted heist story full of exciting set pieces and humor. Though it picks up where Volume 1 left off, it serves as a perfect jumping on point for new readers.

Critic Score: 9.1/10

Minor Arcana #1 delivers an enchanting, character-driven comic that is equally charming as it is moody. If it’s not in your pull list, it absolutely should be.

Critic Score: 9.7/10

Something is Killing the Children #40 offers one of the most poignant and layered reads in recent comics. It’s somber, direct, and fearless.

Critic Score: 10/10

Eye Lie Popeye #1 brings the beloved “Sailor Man” back to comic book stands for a fast-paced and entertaining read.

Critic Score: 9.2/10

The Last Wardens #2 is a fast-paced read full of talking chickens, monstrosities and horrors in the small town of Bleakwood. 

Critic Score: 9.3/10

King Spawn #37 delivers an action-packed experience full of relentless bullets and destruction from beginning to end.

Critic Score: 8.6/10

Crocodile Black #4 is a violent and visually stunning entry in this dark crime series that plunges readers deeper into the unfolding madness.

Critic Score: 9.5/10