Jeff, let me know if you want to slow down on the CrossGen reading. I don't have to read three or four issues a week if you want to get caught up on other stuff. By the same token, if you are cool with the pace, that's fine as well
Marvel Unlimited
Captain America #4
Incredible Hulk #30
DC Universe Ultra
Absolute Manhunter #7
Absolute Superman #14
Absolute Wonder Woman #15
Legion #19
Hoopla/Other
We're Taking Everyone Down With Us #1
Conan #25
Conan #26
Conan #27
Crossgen
The First #11
Sojourn #3
Crux #6
2000AD
Prog 2457
Puppet Master (Jimmy)
Detective Comics #663
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Here's my plan for this week. Changing up my Crossgen a little bit in preparation for the switch to trades.
Puppet Master (Jimmy's Pick)
Detective Comics #663
Marvel Unlimited
CAPTAIN AMERICA #4
IRON AND FROST #1
ROGUE STORM #1
SINISTER'S SIX #1
UNBREAKABLE X-MEN #1
DC Universe Ultra
Legion of Super-Heroes #19
ABSOLUTE SUPERMAN #14
ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN #15
GREEN LANTERN #30
TRINITY: DAUGHTER OF WONDER WOMAN #6 (OF 6)
Hoopla
Magic Order Vol 5 (Collects issues 1-6)
Solomon Kane The Serpent Ring Vol 1 (Collects issues 1-4)
Crossgen
Crux #5
Crux #6
The First #10
The First #11
ComiXology
Marjorie Finnigan, Temporal Criminal #1–8
2000AD
2000 AD #2457 Coded for Combat
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Puppet Master (Jimmy's Pick)
Detective Comics #663
Marvel Unlimited
CAPTAIN AMERICA #4
IRON AND FROST #1
ROGUE STORM #1
SINISTER'S SIX #1
UNBREAKABLE X-MEN #1
DC Universe Ultra
Legion of Super-Heroes #19
ABSOLUTE SUPERMAN #14
ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN #15
GREEN LANTERN #30
TRINITY: DAUGHTER OF WONDER WOMAN #6 (OF 6)
Hoopla
Magic Order Vol 5 (Collects issues 1-6)
Solomon Kane The Serpent Ring Vol 1 (Collects issues 1-4)
Crossgen
Crux #5
Crux #6
The First #10
The First #11
ComiXology
Marjorie Finnigan, Temporal Criminal #1–8
2000AD
2000 AD #2457 Coded for Combat
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Magic Order Vol. 5 (Collects Issues #1–6) – A solid finale that wraps the series on a satisfying note. Hard to believe this is the end, especially with such a deep bench of characters still ripe for more stories. Plenty of potential left unexplored, but this volume closes things out well.
Solomon Kane The Serpent Ring Vol 1 (Collects issues 1-4) - A good tale of evil spinning villainy from the age of Conan into the world of Solomon Kane. A solid, enjoyable read.
Absolute Batman: Ark M #1
Batman #5
Batman and Robin #29
Batman/Superman: World's Finest #47
Blue Falcon #5
Nightwing #134
Superman #33
Titans #31
X-vengers #3
I always get a smidge jealous of Rodney being 1 month ahead :D
That said, I read...
MARVEL
World of Revelation #1 -okay, not really, paged through it fast, and didn't read it.
MK Punisher #1 - an interesting What if? story that I'm down for
Spider-Man Torn #1 - JMS back on Spidey, looking at the college years. It was...a read
Amazing X-men #1 -intrigued, will read. Future stories are always fun at the beginning!
Amazing Spider-Man #14 - I liked. Seeing Norman struggle and all this Ben Reilly stuff has me thinking this is good reading
Unbreakable X-men #1 - outright premise seems fine, but nothing else worth reading in the issue of the actual story
One World under Doom #8 - Not gonna lie, an interesting moment crafted that I'm wondering how it's gonna resolve!!
Incredible Hulk #30 - the end of the volume! Interesting and fun twist when searching for the Mother of Monsters! Here comes the Infernal!!
Captain America #4 -There's a part where I'm annoyed at this..Colton, his name? This new created Cap knockoff who is basically the John Walker from the TV show...even though we have a John Walker...who has a long history already...so a new John Walker knock off is created...Oh well!!
So I read...
DC COMICS
Absolute Superman #14 -I'm all into this title. I know Perry hates Ra's, but I'm all in
Trinity #6 - I'm not crying you're crying, gotta keep this girl around!
JL Unlimited #14 - WHOA, Major implications for a character's future going forward!!
GL #30 - yeah, Hal doing fun team ups with heroes across DC!
Abso WW #15 - cool issue
Justice League Red #5 - why does Black Adam know as much as he does???? Glad to see something else behind Reddy's work
Detective #1104 - love this Taylor Batman title. Just love it.
Cheetah & Cheshire Rob...2-5 -I love Nicola Scott's art. Just loving it here. Fun story!
Legion 20 ! Cuz I keep an issue head -Ha!
Detective Comics #663 -my puppet master pick. I love seeing Bruce, just as a man, having a his gotcha moment that any normal person would also enjoy :D
Puppet Master (Jimmy's Pick)
Detective Comics #663
Marvel Unlimited
CAPTAIN AMERICA #4
IRON AND FROST #1
ROGUE STORM #1
SINISTER'S SIX #1
UNBREAKABLE X-MEN #1
DC Universe Ultra
Legion of Super-Heroes #19
ABSOLUTE SUPERMAN #14
ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN #15
GREEN LANTERN #30
TRINITY: DAUGHTER OF WONDER WOMAN #6 (OF 6)
Hoopla
Magic Order Vol 5 (Collects issues 1-6)
Solomon Kane The Serpent Ring Vol 1 (Collects issues 1-4)
Crossgen
Crux #5
Crux #6
The First #10
The First #11
ComiXology
Marjorie Finnigan, Temporal Criminal #1–8
2000AD
2000 AD #2457 Coded for Combat
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Detective Comics #663 – A solid issue. Chuck Dixon's storytelling always works for me, and this chapter builds the tension nicely as Batman edges closer to his confrontation with Bane. Fun setup with good momentum.
Legion of Super-Heroes #19 – An okay start to the new arc. The highlight is definitely Brainiac 5 beginning to question Sensor Girl's identity, and I'm excited to see how he pieces the truth together. Not a standout issue, but it lays promising groundwork.
Captain America #4 – Excellent issue. I'm still undecided on sticking with the series long term, but this chapter really delivered and pushed the arc forward in a big way. Curious to see where the story goes from here.
Crux #5 – A solid interlude that fills in how each character arrived at this point in the story.
Crux #6 – Another strong issue with meaningful character work, especially as Capricia wrestles with her recent failures.
The First #10 – A satisfying wrap‑up to the crossover with Meridian (for now), along with some steady movement on the other ongoing plots. I enjoyed this one.
The First #11 – Oooo, another crossover on the horizon. Moments like this make me question my decision to switch to trades.
Quote from: Jimmy T on Jan 24, 2026, 03:04 PMI always get a smidge jealous of Rodney being 1 month ahead :D
Based on your and Perry's suggestions, I go back to pick up random issues I wouldn't normally read.
Absolute Batman: Ark M #1
Batman #5
Batman and Robin #29
Batman/Superman: World's Finest #47
Blue Falcon #5Nightwing #134
Superman #33
Titans #31
X-vengers #3Blue Falcon #5... really good wrap up to the first arc.
Titans #31... I love the separate battles they have going on. My favorite, though, is
Spoiler
Grail vs Donna (and Roy). Those ladies really know how to duke it out.
X-vengers #3... yep, let's just keep killing the roster. One more issue and no resolution in sight.
Puppet Master (Jimmy's Pick)
Detective Comics #663
Marvel Unlimited
CAPTAIN AMERICA #4
IRON AND FROST #1
ROGUE STORM #1
SINISTER'S SIX #1
UNBREAKABLE X-MEN #1
DC Universe Ultra
Legion of Super-Heroes #19
ABSOLUTE SUPERMAN #14
ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN #15
GREEN LANTERN #30
TRINITY: DAUGHTER OF WONDER WOMAN #6 (OF 6)
Hoopla
Magic Order Vol 5 (Collects issues 1-6)
Solomon Kane The Serpent Ring Vol 1 (Collects issues 1-4)
Crossgen
Crux #5
Crux #6
The First #10
The First #11
ComiXology
Marjorie Finnigan, Temporal Criminal #1–8
2000AD
2000 AD #2457 Coded for Combat
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Absolute Superman #14 – A great ending to a great story. I'll genuinely miss one "character," but hopefully there's a path for a return someday. Big thumbs up.
Absolute Wonder Woman #15 – Loved this issue. It feels perfect that Bruce and Diana are the first to meet in this universe—an ideal foundation for their friendship.
Green Lantern #30 – Apparently it's Batman team‑up week, and I'm not complaining. This was a fun pairing with Bats and Green Lantern, and now I'm excited for next month's Flash team‑up.
Trinity: Daughter of Wonder Woman #6 (of 6) – An excellent finale. I really love this character and want to see much more of her. I may have to start picking up the main Wonder Woman book now.
Puppet Master (Jimmy's Pick)
Detective Comics #663
Marvel Unlimited
CAPTAIN AMERICA #4
IRON AND FROST #1
ROGUE STORM #1
SINISTER'S SIX #1
UNBREAKABLE X-MEN #1
DC Universe Ultra
Legion of Super-Heroes #19
ABSOLUTE SUPERMAN #14
ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN #15
GREEN LANTERN #30
TRINITY: DAUGHTER OF WONDER WOMAN #6 (OF 6)
Hoopla
Magic Order Vol 5 (Collects issues 1-6)
Solomon Kane The Serpent Ring Vol 1 (Collects issues 1-4)
Crossgen
Crux #5
Crux #6
The First #10
The First #11
ComiXology
Marjorie Finnigan, Temporal Criminal #1–8
2000AD
2000 AD #2457 Coded for Combat
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Iron and Frost #1 – A strong tie‑in and a genuinely fun start. This one looks like it's going to be a good ride.
Rogue Storm #1 – Not sure how I feel about this yet. I was leaning toward dropping it, but there's just enough promise to see what issue #2 brings.
Sinister's Six #1 – Solid overall. The Havok material works for me, so I'm sticking with it.
Unbreakable X‑Men #1 – Another "could get better" debut. Nothing here really grabbed me, but I'll give it a little room to improve.
2000 AD #2457 – "Coded for Combat"
* Judge Dredd – "And to the Sea Return"
My favorite of the issue, though I'm more than ready for this villain to wrap up. Strong chapter, but it's time to move on.
* Rogue Trooper – "Ghost Patrol"
Still a blast. Big reveals, great momentum, and the story keeps tightening in all the right ways.
* Brass Sun – "Pavane"
A slower chapter that didn't grab me. Hoping the next installment brings back the energy and action.
* Red Dragon – Part Seven
I'm enjoying it, even if I'm still trying to piece together how the two threads connect. Starting to suspect the black‑and‑white segments might be set in the future.
Marvel Unlimited
Captain America #4
Incredible Hulk #30
DC Universe Ultra
Absolute Manhunter #7
Absolute Superman #14
Absolute Wonder Woman #15
Legion #19
Hoopla/Other
We're Taking Everyone Down With Us #1
Conan #25
Conan #26
Conan #27
Crossgen
The First #11
Sojourn #3
Crux #6
2000AD
Prog 2457
Puppet Master (Jimmy)
Detective Comics #663
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Detective - A fun issue. I was off Batman during this time, Just because money, ha, and while I came back in after the "Break the Bat" stuff (guess I got a raise? ;D ), this was cool as I never read it prior, and would probably never have done so. That is what I love about this Puppet stuff.
Legion - Hey, just because I am not a fan of Levitz's dialog, doesn't mean I can't have a good time :) A decent over-all story, yes, somewhat hindered by Levitz writing, but the art was fun on both stories, I had fun with the plot and I am excited about the future.
Abso WW - Another banger of an issue. The only problem I have with this issue is that this Absolute Batman sounds NOTHING like Snyder's Absolute Batman. That took me out of the flow a couple of times, but that just proves how good this is... that I can enjoy an issue this much, while one of the main character's voice is so inconsistent.
Abso Supes - Man, sad to see Sol go, but I hope he is... she is... it is back soon!! I am totally confused as to why I hear so many people say this is the worst of the Absolute titles ::) I just don't get it. This is every bit as fun and well done as the other Absolute titles... that I read at least ;D
Abso MM - Now with this title, I can see why, or at least understand why, it doesn't grab people, but luckily, for me, I am with the majority of fans out there that love this damn thing. And as this title was on about 90% of peoples top ten comics of 2025, I am happy to be with the majority here. 8)
Hulk - After jumping off this title due to lack of interest in where the story was heading and the fill-in art being so much different than the main artist (bad editorial move there) I am not sure why I decided to go back and read a couple recent issues, other than I saw it was relaunching, but damn am I glad I did! I am so stoked for the new number one :)
Cap - I like this, but I don't love it. Odd thing is, it seems like I am "wow'd" by every other issue. Loved the first, I was out after the second. Came back for the third and loved it, disappointed in the fourth. I don't know why its happening, but I am not latching on like I thought I would. Going to give the next issue a shot, to see if the odd numbered books remain my favorite ;D but I may just be off this after next issue