Fantastic Five: The best comics of the week of April 24 2024

Welcome back to another edition of Fantastic Five, where we spend our Fridays looking back at the best comics of the week! This week was all about Image Comics, who grabbed three of the top five spots. Let’s take a look at the books!

#5: Drawing Blood #1

Drawing Blood #1 takes turns that readers won’t expect, delivering a fast-paced, sometimes funny, and fearlessly crafted portrait about the pitfalls of fame. In all honesty, this book makes the perfect parallel to Chip Zdarsky’s Public Domain, especially in terms of subject matter.

Read Collier Jennings’ full review!

#4: The Forged #7

The Forged #7 continues the series’ trend of impeccable balance, bringing together exciting action, art, story and characters into a delightful sci-fi romp with plenty of heart and stakes, sure to keep readers hungry for more.

Read Connor Boyd’s full review!

#3: Dawnrunner #2

Dawnrunner #2 further defines the sci-fi twist on kaiju vs. mech storytelling with a Robocopelement you won’t see coming. Dawnrunner is a sophisticated sci-fi with heaps of action and dazzling art. What more could you want?

Read David Brooke’s full review!

#2: Star Wars: Darth Maul – Black, White & Red #1

If you’re looking for Star Wars horror, Star Wars: Darth Maul – Black, White & Red #1 has it and then some. Percy is expanding on truly horrific things in the universe while further defining Darth Maul as an ultimate adversary and a Sith of some reason. Expect chills, thrills, and a satisfying expansion of the Star Wars universe.

Read David Brooke’s full review!

#1: The Six Fingers #3

The Six Fingers #3 is an excellent blend of sci-fi and horror in a revealing chapter of an undeniably excellent mystery. This story is an ambitious, always compelling, mind-bending comic you can’t put down.

Read David Brooke’s full review!