NEW COMICS 4 THIS WEEK (08/27/25)
*All comics will be rated on a scale from 1 to 10*
Absolute Wonder Woman # 11 
Avengers # 29 
Emma Frost: The White Queen # 3
Fantastic Four Fanfare # 4 
Green Arrow # 27
Immortal Legend Batman # 1 
Incredible Hulk # 28
Justice League Unlimited # 10
Miles Morales: Spider-Man # 37
The Mortal Thor # 1
Phoenix # 14
Sonja Reborn # 1
Space Ghost # 1
Superman # 29
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder # 1
Ultimate Spider-Man # 20
X-Men # 21
Immortal Legend Batman #1: introduces a fresh take on Batman within the “Elseworlds” universe, blending sci-fi and tokusatsu elements that are both captivating and innovative. In this world, creatures called “shadows” emerge as humanity breaches interdimensional barriers. Batman, along with Robin and Nightwing, stands as the only obstacle. The story follows Batman on an alien planet, searching for Bruce Wayne, who has been corrupted by shadows. Creators Kyle Higgins and Mat Groom craft an action-packed, dramatic narrative that highlights Batman’s enduring appeal. The series’ Toku influences modernize Batman’s mythos without overdoing it, and Batman’s Immortal Form is especially striking, heavily inspired by “Kamen Rider”. Erica D’Urso’s stunning artwork elevates the sci-fi setting, seamlessly integrating futuristic and tokusatsu elements while preserving Batman’s core essence. Fans of Batman will find this story immensely enjoyable, making it arguably the best Elseworlds tale DC has released.
The Mortal Thor #1: Al Ewing presents the next phase in his Thor run by stripping down The God of Thunder to a mortal, who then adopts the Siguard Jarlson identity—a great callback to the Walt Simonson era. While some fans may be annoyed by what feels like another restart, Ewing clearly has a solid handle on Siguard’s humble foreigner act, from making it in a big city like New York to finding a job to pay rent, which helps establish Thor’s new status quo. However, the street-level aspects are well-written and create a gritty atmosphere, so some fans won’t be upset that Thor barely appears in this first issue, nor are the cosmic elements present, though his presence is still felt. This shows that even gods can be reborn, thanks to Ewing’s sharp writing and the dynamic artwork by Pasqual Ferry—storytelling that you can’t go wrong with. This results in a new, bold reinvention that is sure to elevate Thor to greater heights.
Sonja Reborn # 1– Dynamite Entertainment once again brings out another retelling of Red Sonja and her world. The series, launched by Christopher Priest and Alessandro Miracolo, initially showed promise, but the narrative quickly falters. The main issue is that Priest repeats familiar storytelling formulas without adding fresh ideas to the concept of Maggie Sutherland, an upper-class woman who is transported from a confrontation in New York City with Syke Ramsey to the world of Aquilonia, where she becomes Red Sonja. While the setup of a privileged woman taking on this iconic role could have offered engaging new developments, the execution falls flat, and the ‘strange woman in a strange world’ trope is handled in a lackluster way. Miracolo’s art, with its manga influences, provides dynamic visuals that better match the intended tone. However, the weakness of the writing undermines the series. In summary, without new insights or departures from formula, Priest’s approach does not honor Red Sonja’s roots or her legacy.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder # 1 – Oroku Saki, known as The Shredder, receives an intense character study in the opening issue of his own series. He returns after a long absence and discovers that one of his disciples from the Foot Clan has formed his own crime organization. Dan Watters does wonders by diving deep into Shredder’s mindset. This shows Shredder at his best and most violent. The story highlights when he is presented with a suit of armor, which he instantly rejects. Instead, he opts for his signature hand blades and spiked helmet. Michele Bandini’s art displays the violence and Saki’s fighting technique with intensity. The artwork enhances the violence, showing it as cold and calculating, which remains stunning no matter how bloody it gets. This gritty take on one of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ most polarizing and dominating villains is a strong outing. It also secures another win for IDW in further exploring the TMNT’s world in new ways.
Well, that’s it for me. Thanks for sticking around. I look forward to seeing you next time.
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