Well..not exactly. I just have to give a shout out to the man that actually managed to bring one of my least favorite books into my Top 5, even if it's still not too high on the list. Kudos to you man! Anyways, let's get started, shall we!
#5: The Amazing Spider-Man #687 - The conclusion to the "Ends of the Earth" story arc. I'll admit it faltered a bit in the middle, but the ending (along with the sheer fun-factor of the tie-in one-shot) really turned the tables for me. We've got balls-to-the-wall action between Spidey's Angels (Black Widow and Silver Sable) vs. The Avengers. We've got a fateful show-down featuring a Doc Ock with truly nothing left to lose. And we've got a tragic end that will no doubt greatly effect Peter's character down the line. I'm always saddened by the deaths of C-list characters all the more because their lack of popularity usually means the death is a bit more permanent. You'll just have to read the issue to find out who I'm talking about.
#4: X-Men #30 - This is the book I'm talking about in the opening paragraph! Previously a so-so book that centered on Jubilee being an angsty vampire, Brian Wood came along and swerved the direction of this title into something interesting involving monsters and ass-kicking. This is probably some of the best characterization of Storm I've ever seen, and it really shows how qualified she is to be a leader (more so than Cyclops in my opinion, but that's a whole 'nother can of worms).
#3: Demon Knights #10 - This book continues to be unique, off the wall, and downright badass. The first panel shows us a giant sea-serpent that has been converted into a pirate ship. Think about that! That's not even mentioning the great inter-play between the characters, the mysteries concerning Camelot and Merlin's murder, and oh! Zombie King Arthur! Seriously, go buy this book now.
#2: Uncanny X-Force #26 - Things are definitely starting to come together after the fallout of the Otherworld arc. Fantomex and Psylocke are seemingly off the team but not out of the danger when the new and improved Brotherhood of Evil Mutants decides to rear their ugly heads. I'm thankful that the stellar writing is finally accompanied with comprehensible art, and this issue works great as a build up to an eventual confrontation for the ages! Plus, the mind-screwery that Shadow King inflicts on Psylocke is pretty tragic, I had to put the book down and think a couple times. Also, any book with an Arrested Development reference has to be put on my Top 5 list by default. Keep that in mind writers! Remender continues to be one of my favorite current writers and he should be yours too.
#1: Batman #10 - Anyone that knows me, or that knows anything about comics right now, knew this was going to be on the list. It practically takes my #1 spot every time it gets released. And this is it. Everything that Scott Snyder has been building up to is right here in this issue. The revelation hits you like ton of bricks and you just go "whoah". From the fist half of the book, show-casing a sleuthing Batman at the height of his badassery, to the second half where Wayne's whole world comes crashing down on him, it's a thrill ride from start to finish. And the twist at the end is sure to bring a nostalgic little smile to anyone who was a fan of Silver Age Batman. Greg Capullo still manages to nail his particular style, but if you aren't a fan of his this won't change your mind. It's phenomenal in every sense of the word, as has been every issue of Snyder's run so far. If you aren't picking up this title, you don't deserve to call yourself a fan of comics.
And those are my Top 5 for this week. There were other books that I was close to putting on the list, such as Wood's other X-book "Ultimate Comics: X-Men" but in the end these are the best of the best. I hope this helps you whenever you find yourself in your local LCS and wondering what to pick up.
Until next time comics fans, stay golden.
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