Weekly Reader, July 14, 2025

[Jeff]

Rolled over some from last week.

Puppet Master (Jeff's Pick)
Marvel Premiere #44
 
Marvel Unlimited
PHOENIX #10
THE ULTIMATES #13

DC Universe Ultra
ROBIN & BATMAN: JASON TODD #1 (OF 3)

Legion of Super-Heroes #314? - waiting to hear from Perry if this is next up or not
ABSOLUTE FLASH #4
BATMAN & ROBIN: YEAR ONE #8 (OF 12)
BATMAN/SUPERMAN: WORLD'S FINEST #40
THE NEW GODS #7 (OF 12)

Hoopla
Deadly Class Deluxe Edition Book Four (Collects issues 45-56)

Crossgen
Sigil 3
Sigil 4

ComiXology
Devil's Highway Volume 1 (collects issues #1-5)
Devil's Highway Volume 2 (collects issues #6-10)

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[Perry]

Legion of Super-Heroes #314? - waiting to hear from Perry if this is next up or not

Did a quick Google and looks like #314 hit the stands first, so... let's roll with that?

Smaller Big Two list for me, thankfully, though I am sure I will add issues... probably before I get done. 

Marvel Unlimited
Amazing Spider-Man #1
Ultimates #11
Imperial #1 - If it does drop tomorrow

DC Universe Ultra
Batman & Robin: Year One #8
New Gods #7
Hellblazer #69
Legion of Super-Heroes #314

Hoopla
Power Fantasy #3
Hyde Street #4
Hyde Street #5
Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #1

CrossGen
CrossGen Chronicles #1

Puppet Master Pick (Jeff)
Marvel Premiere #44



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[Perry]

Marvel Unlimited
Amazing Spider-Man #1
Ultimates #11
Imperial #1

DC Universe Ultra
Batman & Robin: Year One #8
New Gods #7
Hellblazer #69
Legion of Super-Heroes #314

Hoopla
Power Fantasy #3
Hyde Street #4
Hyde Street #5
Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #1

CrossGen
CrossGen Chronicles #1

Puppet Master Pick (Jeff)
Marvel Premiere #44



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Marvel Premiere - Wow, there were so many things I never knew about Jack (or damn sure don't remember) and it surprised me. The fact that I had fun reading about all of them however, does not surprise me. I have always liked the look of this character. As out there as it was/is, I find it fascinating. Now, the problem with a lot of new characters is on the other side; that antagonist, and yes, that is a problem here.

Spoiler

Not only trying to force another evil group in the mix (Not their first appearance, but The Corporation? Ugh, hahaha), but also a personal nemesis. Much like Moon Knight's rogue gallery, Jack isn't facing a winner of an arch villain here. The dude throws an exploding trowel for Pete's sake, hahaha. I think if they would have just let our boy Jack face off against the Marvel regulars, like he was doing prior to this spot-light, he would have been better served. But hey, The costume, the history, the "Zero Fluid", and the crazy "1 hour of no powers" idea... crazy cool stuff.

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Really enjoyed this.

Ultimates - Hmmm, while I can appreciate what they did here,

Spoiler

exclusive full splash pages and nice prose work, I didn't really enjoy it. But hey, if you enjoy reading Etrigan, you will love this!!

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Amazing - Oh I am back on Amazing, baby!!!

[Jeff]

Adding a couple I didn't realize were dropping this week.

Puppet Master (Jeff's Pick)
Marvel Premiere #44
 
Marvel Unlimited
PHOENIX #10
THE ULTIMATES #13
ADD: Amazing Spider-Man 1
ADD: Imperial 1

DC Universe Ultra
ROBIN & BATMAN: JASON TODD #1 (OF 3)

Legion of Super-Heroes #314
ABSOLUTE FLASH #4
BATMAN & ROBIN: YEAR ONE #8 (OF 12)
BATMAN/SUPERMAN: WORLD'S FINEST #40
THE NEW GODS #7 (OF 12)

Hoopla
Deadly Class Deluxe Edition Book Four (Collects issues 45-56)

Crossgen
Sigil 3
Sigil 4

ComiXology
Devil's Highway Volume 1 (collects issues #1-5)
Devil's Highway Volume 2 (collects issues #6-10)

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[Jeff]

Puppet Master (Jeff's Pick)
Marvel Premiere #44

Marvel Unlimited
PHOENIX #10
THE ULTIMATES #13
Amazing Spider-Man 1
Imperial

DC Universe Ultra
ROBIN & BATMAN: JASON TODD #1 (OF 3)

Legion of Super-Heroes #314
ABSOLUTE FLASH #4
BATMAN & ROBIN: YEAR ONE #8 (OF 12)
BATMAN/SUPERMAN: WORLD'S FINEST #40
THE NEW GODS #7 (OF 12)

Hoopla
Deadly Class Deluxe Edition Book Four (Collects issues 45-56)

Crossgen
Sigil 3
Sigil 4

ComiXology
Devil's Highway Volume 1 (collects issues #1-5)
Devil's Highway Volume 2 (collects issues #6-10)

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Marvel Premiere #44  - I liked it!  Learned more about Jack of Hearts in this little book than I've known for all these years! I liked the art though it didn't look like the Keith Giffen art I'm used to. Makes me want to find all those appearances they referenced

PHOENIX #10 - decent end to this arc and ready for the next one. 

THE ULTIMATES #13 - I did not enjoy this issue.  Kind of interesting seeing this worlds Asgard but the prose writing was too much. I might not make it 7 more months. It's dragging.

Amazing Spider-Man 1 - oh now I remember why I had decided to skip this - Rosita Jr's art.  But I liked Pepe Larazz's art on the main story. And I liked the story.  I'm in!

[Perry]

Marvel Unlimited
Amazing Spider-Man #1
Ultimates #11
Imperial #1

DC Universe Ultra
Batman & Robin: Year One #8
New Gods #7
Hellblazer #69
Legion of Super-Heroes #314

Hoopla
Power Fantasy #3
Hyde Street #4
Hyde Street #5
Hyde Street #6 <- Added, as it's on my hoopla borrowed list, but I don't remember borrowing it 
Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #1

CrossGen
CrossGen Chronicles #1

Puppet Master Pick (Jeff)
Marvel Premiere #44

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CG Chronicles - Oh, Jeff, you should read this. It is like a Free Comic Book Day issue, showing a semi-preview of the core four titles, with an important narrator aspect you'll want to know I guess this came out a week prior to the launch?

Hyde Street - Really enjoyed issue's four's... tormented monster, a lot more than issue five's shameful bitch, haha, but both stories were worth the time. I am liking the Twilight Zone'esque structure of this title more and more

Imperial - A good start to this cosmic storyline, but man do I have a question...

[Jeff]

Puppet Master (Jeff's Pick)
Marvel Premiere #44

Marvel Unlimited
PHOENIX #10
THE ULTIMATES #13
Amazing Spider-Man 1
Imperial 1

DC Universe Ultra
ROBIN & BATMAN: JASON TODD #1 (OF 3)

Legion of Super-Heroes #314
ABSOLUTE FLASH #4
BATMAN & ROBIN: YEAR ONE #8 (OF 12)
BATMAN/SUPERMAN: WORLD'S FINEST #40
THE NEW GODS #7 (OF 12)

Hoopla
Deadly Class Deluxe Edition Book Four (Collects issues 45-56)

Crossgen
Sigil 3
Sigil 4

ComiXology
Devil's Highway Volume 1 (collects issues #1-5)
Devil's Highway Volume 2 (collects issues #6-10)

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Imperial 1 - Great start!  I forgot Hulk was a part of this and he is awesome. Love the mystery and intrigue.  Great collection of characters too.  Hickman is back!

Devil's Highway Volume 1 - Excellent serial killer mystery book! And there's more to come!

[Jeff]

CrossGen
CrossGen Chronicles #1

Roger that! I'll add it for next week.

[Perry]

Marvel Unlimited
Amazing Spider-Man #1
Ultimates #11
Imperial #1

DC Universe Ultra
Batman & Robin: Year One #8
New Gods #7
Hellblazer #69
Legion of Super-Heroes #314

Hoopla
Power Fantasy #3
Hyde Street #4
Hyde Street #5
Hyde Street #6
Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #1

CrossGen
CrossGen Chronicles #1

Puppet Master Pick (Jeff)
Marvel Premiere #44

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Hyde Street - This issue, six, was just okay. Nothing grand, nothing crap. Meh

Legion - I miss the art team already. Haha. Another "okay" issue. Meh

New Gods - And yep, three for three in comic issues that just left me feeling blah. This is fine. Meh

Bat & Robin Year One - Even this title, one I usually end up with a smile or two forced onto my face when reading, left me feeling like I just read four "fine" comics. Yawn.

[Jeff]

Puppet Master (Jeff's Pick)
Marvel Premiere #44

Marvel Unlimited
PHOENIX #10
THE ULTIMATES #13
Amazing Spider-Man 1
Imperial 1

DC Universe Ultra
ROBIN & BATMAN: JASON TODD #1 (OF 3)

Legion of Super-Heroes #314
ABSOLUTE FLASH #4
BATMAN & ROBIN: YEAR ONE #8 (OF 12)
BATMAN/SUPERMAN: WORLD'S FINEST #40 - Thought this was still part of the crossover but it's not.
THE NEW GODS #7 (OF 12)

Hoopla
Deadly Class Deluxe Edition Book Four (Collects issues 45-56)

Crossgen
Sigil 3
Sigil 4

ComiXology
Devil's Highway Volume 1 (collects issues #1-5)
Devil's Highway Volume 2 (collects issues #6-10)

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Sigil 3 & 4 - not as good as Mystic but I'm coming around to the story.

ROBIN & BATMAN: JASON TODD #1 (OF 3) - wasn't too interested until the end. Now I'm interested.  It's only three issues so I'll finish it out.

[Jimmy T]

Much reading!!

DC COMICS

Batman & Robin Year 1 #8
Wonder Woman 22
Superman Unlimited 2
New Gods 7
Abso Flash 4
Mr. Terrific Year One #1
Detective 1098
World's Finest 40 (40 already?!!)

hoopla

TMNT 9
Hyde Street 4, which fed into Hyde St 7
CONAN 21!!!!
Local Man Vol 1

MARVEL

Imperial 1
Amazing Spider-man 1
Ultimates 11

[Jeff]

Puppet Master (Jeff's Pick)
Marvel Premiere #44

Marvel Unlimited
PHOENIX #10
THE ULTIMATES #13
Amazing Spider-Man 1
Imperial 1

DC Universe Ultra
ROBIN & BATMAN: JASON TODD #1 (OF 3)

Legion of Super-Heroes #314
ABSOLUTE FLASH #4
BATMAN & ROBIN: YEAR ONE #8 (OF 12)
BATMAN/SUPERMAN: WORLD'S FINEST #40
THE NEW GODS #7 (OF 12

Hoopla
Deadly Class Deluxe Edition Book Four (Collects issues 45-56)

Crossgen
Sigil 3
Sigil 4

ComiXology
Devil's Highway Volume 1 (collects issues #1-5)
Devil's Highway Volume 2 (collects issues #6-10)

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Legion of Super-Heroes #314 - I like Supergirl being around to torture Brainiac 5.  Their banter is too funny. And I liked the second story with Blok and White Witch.  Their blooming romance is also fun to watch.

ABSOLUTE FLASH #4 - I liked this issue. Fun seeing this universes version of Ralph and a familiar villain.

BATMAN & ROBIN: YEAR ONE #8 (OF 12)  - another fun issue with Clayface. Getting close to the big wrap up.

THE NEW GODS #7 (OF 12) bit of a lull of an issue but there are many moving parts.

[Perry]

It's only Friday morning and I've already knocked out my list and even read a couple additional issues. Woo-Hoo! 
I am sure I will add another title or two before Sunday night, but have no idea what that/they will be.

Marvel Unlimited
Amazing Spider-Man #1
Ultimates #11
Imperial #1

DC Universe Ultra
Batman & Robin: Year One #8
New Gods #7
Hellblazer #69
Legion of Super-Heroes #314

Hoopla
Power Fantasy #3
Hyde Street #4
Hyde Street #5
Hyde Street #6
Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #1
Redcoat #13 <- Added
TMNT #10 <- Added

CrossGen
CrossGen Chronicles #1

Puppet Master Pick (Jeff)
Marvel Premiere #44

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TMNT - An okay issue, a little off (court stuff seemed very strange... very clucky) but the main issue is the damn use of red text boxes. Red shuld never be used as a text back-ground, nor a text color. Just stop it, letterers!!

Redcoat - A fun issue, showing us more of a certain character, but the last panel...? Oh boy!!!

Battle Beast - I just love this character! This comic, while very simplistic (having its main character just want to fight), is also lots of fun. I love the ego of Battle Beast. 

Power Fantasy - I really like this story of a few people with supreme power and how they deal with each other... and think they are doing good, when... well, there is some questions to be had. I think I am going to try and trade wait this one as I think it would read so much better or easier for me with the flow. But yeah, it's good

Hellblazer - Ha,

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a vampire tries to suck on John's neck, but finds his blood is demon tainted. Totally wiped out the vampire. Funny because the Vampire was a true cocky "some bitch"

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Haha

[Jeff]

Puppet Master (Jeff's Pick)
Marvel Premiere #44

Marvel Unlimited
PHOENIX #10
THE ULTIMATES #13
Amazing Spider-Man 1
Imperial 1

DC Universe Ultra
ROBIN & BATMAN: JASON TODD #1 (OF 3)

Legion of Super-Heroes #314
ABSOLUTE FLASH #4
BATMAN & ROBIN: YEAR ONE #8 (OF 12)
BATMAN/SUPERMAN: WORLD'S FINEST #40
THE NEW GODS #7 (OF 12

Hoopla
Deadly Class Deluxe Edition Book Four (Collects issues 45-56)

Crossgen
Sigil 3
Sigil 4

ComiXology
Devil's Highway Volume 1 (collects issues #1-5)
Devil's Highway Volume 2 (collects issues #6-10)

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Devil's Highway Volume 2 (collects issues #6-10) - First volume is better but this was still a good, and more by the numbers, sequel. Wraps up the whole investigation into the serial killer organization.

[Jeff]

Good job wrapping your lists gang!

I've still got that giant omnibus left but with the whole weekend ahead I'm hopeful.