Welcome to another edition of Fantastic Five. This week there were two excellent entries from each of the Big 2, and the images rounded out the top five. Let’s go to the book!
The Week’s Best Comics: May 21, 2025
#5: Bug Wars #4
Bug Wars shows no signs of slowing down as you enter the back of the story. Its creative team continues to provide compelling, skillfully crafted stories. If this series isn’t on the pull list, it must be. I promise it’s worth the cover price.
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#4: Thunderbolts: Doomstrike #5
Thunderbolts: Doomstrike #5 not only closes the book with a better bond than expected, but also closes the “Saga of Revolution” that Jackson Lantz and Colin Kelly are working on. In a way, they took Bucky Burns to the next stage in his life as a leader, bringing amazing inspiration for others.
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#3: Absolute Flash #3
So, is Absolute Flash #3 as good as the two previous issues? Yes, but it’s very different. This issue has a unique and optimistic tone that feels like the beginning of a new era in Wally West. The threat he may face may still loom on him, but this issue is surprising to see that nonetheless, things are not as dark as they appear. If the absolute universe is meant to be the opposite of the world we know, then if it is much darker and rougher, then the absolute flash could be a symbol of hope for this world. I don’t really know what the tone of other books can explain, but it’s fitting that this is freedom and hope. Overall, this issue is from the heart that ends with a very satisfying note that will excite readers to see what happens next.
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#2: Batman & Robin: Year 1 #7
The Canon issue is very likely to be answered in the new history of Waid’s upcoming project, the DC Universe, but at this point, Batman and Robin’s Cananicity: Oneis for Year has not yet been decided. But it’s a fun, self-contained story that’s easy to access by new readers, even without considering the massive DC Canon. Given that the series hasn’t lost momentum, seven issues have been lost, so this is likely to end in a high note, and can be reread for years to come.
Read our full review of Diane Dercy!
#1: Amazing Spiderman #4
Amazing Spider-Man #4 beautifully blends psychological introspection with visceral superhero action, offering one of the most original and emotionally raw issues of all time. Joe Kelly digs into Peter Parker’s spirit, but Pepe Lalaz’s stunning surreal visuals bring to mind the blend of memory and combat, especially every time. This is an outstanding chapter that pushes Spider-Man into new territory, celebrating the character’s emotional legacy.
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