Welcome to another edition of Fantastic Five. This week we’re looking at new new takes such as Batman and indie horror. Let’s go to the book!
The Week’s Best Comics: August 27, 2025
#5: Under the Tree No One Sees: Spring Ritual #2
“Under the Tree No One Sees: Spring Ritual” #2 Review
The Ritual of Spring #2 finds Patrick Holvas in a story that is completely tied to #1, with his sharpest, balanced small town details, the unsettling character work, and Sam’s horrifying calm. Under the sleepy veneer of America in a small town, horror flourishes and reminds us that Sam is still the Queen.
Read our full review of Dave Brook!
#4: Mortar Tartool #1
“The Mortal Thor” #1 is a bold and refreshing reinvention
Mortal Thor #1 is a bold and refreshing reinvention that abandons the God of Thunder into his most human self. With sharp writing, emotional vulnerability and tense street-level stakes, this debut proves that even God can be reborn in a surprisingly powerful way.
Read our full review of Dave Brook!
#3: Ultimate Spider-Man #20
“The Ultimate Spider-Man” #20 introduces family drama and Mary Jane as a fighter jet
Ultimate Spider-Man #20 is Mary Jane’s showcase, giving her a much-anticipated chance to call on her agency, grit and shots. By blending tense family drama, keen dialogue and subtle theme callbacks, Hickman and Messina feel both intimate and monumental, moving forward the stage of earthquake change.
Read our full review of Dave Brook!
#2: Absolute Mars Manhunter #6
“Absolute Martian Manhunter” #6 is an eye-opening, shaking conflict
Question #6 feels like a non-stop shaking experience. Even if the action appears to be over, a packet of poisoned cookies looms, infusing Chehobian and refuses to lower your heart rate. Rodriguez and writer Dennis Camp have been a hit on a really hot pitch, and everything the reader can do is wait for the aftermath of the next issue.
Read the full review of Colin Moon!
#1: Batman, the Immortal Legend #1
“Immortal Legend Batman” #1 is one of the best Elseworlds of all time
Immortal Legend Batman #1 mixes High Sci-Fi, Toku-style action and compelling mystery into one of the best Elseworlds DCs that have been done over the years. Batman fans will definitely love it, but comic rookies have the perfect entry point. Also, Toku fans have a new story that hooks fellow fans.
Read our full review of Collier Jennings!
