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NEW COMICS 4 THIS WEEK (08/13/25)
*All comics will be rated on a scale from 1 to 10*

Action Comics # 1089
Aquaman # 8
Daredevil # 24
Fantastic Four # 2
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III # 1
Miles Morales: Spider-Man # 36
Space Ghost/Johnny Quest: SpaceQuest # 3
Spider-Man & Wolverine # 4
Supergirl # 4
Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum # 1
Ultimate Spider-Man: Incursion # 3
Ultimates # 15
Valiant Beyond: Bloodshot # 1
X-Men # 20

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III #1 – Two of the most iconic teams in pop culture history meet again for a third time. This sequel is heavier and darker than previous installments, with both teams going through an emotional storm. Ryan Parrott excels as his script takes a different direction from the first two installments, opening with a clever flash-forward montage that ramps up the intensity and shows the Teens in a dire situation. The inner workings of Shredder and Lord Zed, whose alliance feels shaky and foreshadows betrayal, add a powerful plot element that ties the story together in an epic way. Vincenzo Federici delivers some of his best art outside of “Miles Morales: Spider-Man.” Shifting from playful energy to a high-stakes, drama-filled story, this chapter of the MMPR/TMNT crossover delivers gritty, action-packed tension that’s unmissable. It sets up numerous twists and turns that could alter these iconic teams forever. Only time will tell if it’s for better or worse.

Supergirl #4 – Sophie Campbell continues blending Silver Age elements with lighthearted touches, making this series fun and engaging. In this issue, Kara takes Lesla-Lar (now Luminary), while Lena Luthor takes both of them out for a night in Midville, which ends in chaos at a goth bar—disaster strikes, but it also introduces Luna, a new character who looks like a promising support for Kara’s world. Campbell’s writing and art combine beautifully to enhance world-building, keeping the series engaging and charming without feeling heavy. It’s accessible, fun, and shows a deep understanding of Supergirl, creating fresh, exciting moments from her past. This series could very well become one of the top comic books for fans to enjoy, thanks to its strong attention to detail.

Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum #1 – W. Maxwell Prince, Martin Morazzo, and Chris O’Halloran, the team behind “Ice Cream Man,” bring their unique talents to DC’s Superman. Four new Kryptonites have been discovered in space, and Superman must understand what they do to him—before they fall into the wrong hands. The story is clever, visually appealing, and brilliantly produced with Prince’s script, Morazzo’s art, and vibrant coloring from O’Halloran, revealing both the familiar and bizarre aspects of Kryptonite, and exploring how Superman might be affected—mind-blowing at times. One kryptonite chunk shows Superman experiencing a disordered future, which might seem confusing but is expertly handled by the team’s quirky storytelling style. While Kryptonite has been explored before, this approach is uniquely bizarre, capturing the wonder and danger of Krypton’s most famous element. “The Kryptonite Spectrum” feels like a spiritual successor to “All-Star Superman,” offering a quirky, fresh take on the mythos that fans can really appreciate.

Valiant Beyond: Bloodshot #1 – It looks like Valiant is gearing up for a reboot, with Bloodshot leading the charge. This debut issue features Bloodshot battling vampires—a common trope, but it mostly works here—whose influence has spread across politics and crime, with the Vampire Yakuza taking center stage. Roy Harrison, the new Bloodshot, is a more unruly version of Jason Momoa. His quick origin recap is there, but his character is crude and brutal, which might turn off some fans used to more depth in Bloodshot’s stories. The action is hectic, and the dialogue may seem sparse, but it could appeal to new readers craving chaos. Though it misses opportunities to explore past emotional storylines, it’s a solid start for those who liked the 2020 movie and hope for more familiar elements to bring back old fans.

Well, that’s it for me. Thanks for sticking around, and i look forward to seeing you next time.

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