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JSA, X-FACTOR, TEEN TITANS, UNCLE SAM & THE FREEDOM FIGHTERS and 52 are all consistently great titles that make me smile when I see them in my stack.

Any of the following could replace US&TFF when it's run ends next month: RUNAWAYS, ATOM, SHE-HULK, JLA, BIRDS of PREY, UNCANNY X-MEN (which would've made the top five if Brubaker hadn't committed to featuring villainous Vulcan without the other characters in a third- or is it a fourth? of his initial 12 issue storyline. Drop those issues, and you've got a sold piece of entertainment. Would've worked as back-ups spread throughtout the series). Adjectiveless X-Men might make the cut once the lineup shifts a bit (it's a tad too unreformed villains as members heavy, for me).

I'm looking forward to THOR, MIGHTY AVENGERS (though I'm leery of it's writer), COUNTDOWN, Dwayne Macduffie's FANTASTIC FOUR, BRAVE AND THE BOLD...

I also want to mention two series that come out very infrequently but are worth the wait and effort searching them out: AGE OF BRONZE and A DISTANT SOIL. They're both black and white and would be fairly difficult to join 'in progress'. Fortunately, earlier issues of both are available in trade paperback.

These were my stats as of Feb. 2007. Tme for a FALL 2007 update!

Favorite 5 (no particular order)


THE WALKING DEAD

It's absolutely addictive, even moreso once you've read the whole thing. My advice to those wanting to try it: Go the trades route, and don't buy just one. Get at least 2 (more if you can afford it) because you WILL want to see what happens next!


WELCOME TO TRANQUILITY

Gail Simone's small-town story has me completely hooked. Something else else for everyone.


BIRDS OF PREY

Making its first official entry into the top 5 after many mentions of being on the cusp, Bedard's recent done-in-one issues have pushed it over the hump, and I'm loving the new young teleporter Misfit.

JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA

Pretty much a standard here, for me.


JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA

I'm digging the whole "Legion of Doom" thing.


Contenders:

LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES

The recent B&C run has been MUCH better than the WaK run, but I'm betting once Shooter starts, we're going to see a quick re-entry into the top 5.

SHE-HULK

Too soon to tell how PAD's run will go, but his first issue was good.

SHADOWPACT

Still a favorite. Is Willingham gone?

GREEN ARROW/BLACK CANARY

That first issue was very good.

BOOSTER GOLD

I'd probably place it at # 6. Could break the top slots if quality maintains.

INFINITY INC

And I'd likely rank this at # 7 after only 2 issues. Time will tell wether it's upwardly mobile or not.


This top 5 is a first for me... Not 1 but 2 non-mainstream titles!

Supergirl and the Legion
Legion 31
Green Lantern Corps
Countdown
Castle Waiting

1. X-Factor -- So the conclusion of the last arc was unsatisfying. So what? There's still plenty to keep this at the top of my list: characters I care deeply about, an atmospheric setting, strong plots, sharp humor, good art (on every other arc, at least).

2. Captain America -- I don't know where it's heading, but the journey is a thrilling rollercoaster ride.

3. Green Lantern -- The excitement of the rocking Sinestro Corps War epic has been diluted by a dip in quality as it approaches the end (or is it? See below.) And where will Johns take the book once the SCW is over? After all, this story had been building since GL: Rebirth. In brighter news, the art continues to be consistently great, with Mike McKone scheduled for the next arc.

4. Green Lantern Corps -- Dave Gibbons will be leaving soon; his replacement, Peter Tomasi, is the former GL editor who revitalized the franchise, but can he write? Also, DC's apparent last-minute decision to extend the SCW because it's their only unqualified success ATM could have disastrous consequences.

5. X-Men: Emperor Vulcan (LS) -- I never would have thought I'd enjoy an LS that spun out of the disastrous year-long Shi'ar arc in Uncanny X-Men, but I am enjoying it, a lot. It's space opera done right, and if the next issue treats the Imperial Guard with the respect they deserve, it could rocket (forgive the pun) to the # 2 or # 3 spot.

Umbrella Academy
Atomic Robo
Captain America
Fables
Birds of Prey

--If the Lightning Saga Legion hangs around after their run in ACTION, That title could be one of my top 5. Barry and Matt Frac's Order is a solid T5 contender, as is IDW's Fallen Angel. JSA, Booster and ASSupes are in my Top 10. TWD is on my trades-only list.

Hopefully Francis and Shooter can revive my interest in the WaKboot Legion.

In no particular order:
- the immortal iron fist
- green lantern
- captain america
- daredevil
- JSA

Among monthly-appearing titles:

Fables
Welcome to Tranquility
Legion of Superheroes
The Spirit
Umbrella Academy

It's hard to pick five...

Let's see:

The Boys
Fables
X-Factor
Noble Causes
Everything with the old Legion in it (from this month on: Action Comics)

If it would still come out -> Squadron Supreme would be another, but's it's been on hold for a year now...

This was really a no brainer, and that surprised me.

1) Umbrella Academy - it is just that good.
2) Legion of Super-Heroes - less Kara has been much better.
3) Walking Dead - I read it in trades, but it still counts monthly.
4) X-Factor - PAD makes it a fun read.
5) Jonah Hex - and I'm not a western guy

I like Lash’s post, so I’m stealing the way he did it. Here’s my last list:
And I’m actually a little shocked at how similar the list now is. Here’s my current top 5:

(1) Fables – still one of the best reads not only now, but anytime ever in comics. I actually think the series has never been better than it is right now. Each issue is usually the best comic in the stack of comics I need to read.

(2) Justice Society of America – the restart of the title kicked new life into it and it was already one of the best comics on the market. Geoff Johns shines here and I hope he never stops writing this comic. I never thought Hourman, Dr. Mid-nite, Liberty Belle and others would be some of my favorite characters and now they are! Plus the art has been fantastic.

(3) Captain America – Ed Brubaker may just be the best writer in comics, and Steve Epting may just be the best artist. Marvel’s Cap can go toe to toe with anything else someone puts up as the best ongoing series in comic books and has been that way for three years now. Each character, each page, each panel shines with something amazing. Marvel’s best comic.

(4) Daredevil – and this is Marvels second best comic. Brubaker here is equally phenomenal, and this may end up being the best period in DD’s history. I was never a Matt Murdock fan until recent years and now I probably feel more attached to him than 99% of Marvel & DC’s characters.

(5) Green Lantern – which has been nothing short of spectacular from the get-go (especially since OYL), but now moreso than ever with the Sinestro Corps War, which is probably the best thing DC has done in the last decade. Great writing, great art, amazing pacing and tension that keep me tuned but best of all is how Johns pays proper respect to all past Lanterns, whether Hal, Kyle, John or Guy, or the other alien Lanterns like Arisia and Tomar-Tu. Green Lantern Corp is also a great comic, but slightly below these top five.

Honorable Mentions
- Booster Gold – still too early to tell, but with a few issues already just outside the top five.
- X-Factor – consistently great, though what keeps it just out is sometimes it drags a bit, but still better than the majority of stuff out there.
- All-Star Superman – this is actually a great comic, but we’re doing monthly comics, not quarterly ones and I have no patience for that.
- Mice Templar – hey, its still way too early, but this was so fun that I can’t help but be pumped about it and rank it high.
- Jonah Hex – thought about including this in the top five, but GL beat it out. Amazing each week. Can’t wait for Jordi Bernet
- The Spirit – it sucks that Darwyn Cooke is leaving. This is the blueprint to what most comics should try and be. Its damn near perfect.

1) JSA ~ This has been at the top of my list since it relaunched. Great art & great storytelling.

2) Invincible ~ Continues to be one of the best reads every month.

3) Checkmate ~ As much as I hate, hate, hate Amanda Waller, this is a great book. Glad I took a chance on this one because it certainly isn't the type of series I would normally pick up.

4) Teen Titans ~ I'm really enjoying the way the team has evolved, particularly with the new members. Love Kid Devil, Ravager, & Miss Martian and of course, Tim has always been a favorite.

5) Blue Bettle ~ Much like Invincible, it's a great book dealing with a new hero coming to grips with his powers and the responsibility they bring. As much as I miss Ted, this is a great book on it's own and pays significant homage to Ted as a true hero. If you aren't buying this, I would encourage you to give it a shot.

Some also rans:

Shadowpact ~ Still enjoying it though it seems to have lost a little bit of steam recently.

Infinity Inc ~ This could easily break into my top 5 if the creative team manages to maintain their level of excellence.

Tranquility ~ Gail has a winner on her hands here.

JLA ~ This series started out slow & I almost dropped it but held on for the Lightning Saga. I've really enjoyed it since.

Green Lantern ~ Picked it up to check out the hype. I'll be onboard at least until Sinestro War finishes.

1. Fables - I agree with everything Cobalt Kid said. It's the one book I look forward to the most each month.

2. JSA - I was annoyed at the thought of starting the book over again with a new #1, but Johns really is taking it in a new direction. Starman is the breakout character of the year AFAIC.

3. S&LSH - Bedard's put some new life into it for me. Smaller focused groups taking on smaller missions should be the norm. Waid was a bit too ambitious andnever let us get a feel for the characters before he put them in earth-shattering situations.

4. Green Lantern/GLC - I admit I only got on board for the Sinestro Corps, but I like what I see. I may stay on after the War is over.

5. Countdown - Ok, I probably lost most people here, but I like this series. Sure the art needs work, but it's been an entertaining read for me each week. Plus it's got Lu in it. She's my fave, so unless they kill her, I'm hooked.

As 2009 draws to a close, what's doing it for you these days?


THE WALKING DEAD

Wow, just like in 2007... this book easily retains a slot in my top 5.


BLACKEST NIGHT

I might as well count miniseries. Especially ones that are done WELL. And make use of heroines like Mera. I mean, c'mon.... MERA. She freakin' rawks, as I always knew.
Plus I'm uber-excited about the upcoming 1-shots that continue numbering of long-cancelled titles.


DOOM PATROL featuring METAL MEN

I will freely admit that it is the Metal Men by Giff/DeM/Maguire that throws this easily into my top 5. I love everything they have ever done together and this is no exception. The DP lead has amped up with the current Blackest Night tie-in as well.


GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY

Even the wretched death-soaked ending of the last issue I read isn't enough to pull this usually-excellent book out of my top 5.... YET. Waiting to read the next issue and see if that still is true...


SECRET SIX

This book has been vastly underappreciated, IMO.


BUBBLING UNDER


ADVENTURE COMICS

Krypto!!!! The LSH (I really enjoyed the recent Sun Boy/Polar Boy tale)!! Paul Levitz on the way! Excitement level for comic... rising!!!!


JUSTICE LEAGUE

Yeah, Robinson shocked the crap out of me by recently killing 2 of the rare established gay JLAers... something he would have been the LAST writer I would suspect of doing... but I'm still excited about his all-new all-now JLA coming up...

Been a while since I did this...kinda weird too, since I don't really read 5 books on a monthly basis.

The Walking Dead

The Walking Dead is by far the best book I am reading at the moment. Being a fan of Zombie Cinema, I love the concept itself...a zombie movie that doesn't end. There is an ever changing cast, with a few steady characters that have been around for the long haul. Others come and go...usually by some horrific means. New threats are introduced, and some of the most frightening threats are not the living dead that roam through the book.


Adventure Comics - The Legion of Super Heroes

I love the Legion, always have and always will. Looking forward to the new Levitz era.

The Flash

Whichever book/mini is currently going. Barry Allen is back, and while I would have been happy without him returning, I am enjoying having my favorite character of all time back in comics.

Blackest Night

Just reading the mini, with a few odd issues here and there, for the rings. Enjoying it, and should probably be reading GL as I love the trades I have read of John's run so far.

REBELS


Stealth's (current) fate keeps this out of my top 5 for now... we shall see where this whole Blackest Night thing goes...

1) The Walking Dead - Consistently well written and suspenseful.

2) Detective Comics - Beautiful imaginative artwork. I'm having fun getting to know this new version of Batwoman.

3) Warlord - A total nostalgia trip. No heavy thinking. Pure escape. Grell obviously loves this series and his love for it is infectious. As a bonus, not a Black Lantern in sight.

4) Doom Patrol - The perfect team for Giffen's sensibilities. He's just nailing the characters of Cliff, Larry, and Rita. This is the most fun I have ever had reading the Metal Men.

5) Batman: Widening Gyre - Since we're counting miniseries. The return of Silver St. Cloud has captured my heart. The mysterious Baphomet is keeping me guessing.

In no particular order:

1) Fables - continues to captivate, and I'm warming up to the current storyline.

2) R.E.B.E.L.S. - I love this odd assortment of cosmic characters sucked into the ever-infuriating Vril Dox's web, as well as the development of the DCU's various worlds and races. I didn't like Stealth's fate either, but I'm hoping for some reasonable resolution.

3) Guardians of the Galaxy - wonderful space opera. The characters are mostly new to me, not being much of a Marvel reader, so it's all fresh. Best talking super-animals around. They're fiddling with alternate timelines, so some of the many deaths may get undone.

4) The Unwritten - an unusual journey into literature and a good mystery story. Different.

5) Doom Patrol/Metal Men - I'd buy separate issues for each team if they'd publish them. The Doom Patrol has discarded some of the extreme strangeness of Morrison's run yet developed beyond the simplicity of the classic DP. A good balance. And the Metal Men really are fun.

6) The Unknown - It would be in the top 5 if it wasn't a mini-series, but if it wasn't a mini-series, it might lose it's punch. A brilliant detective has a brain tumor, a limited lifespan and a burning desire to discover what happens after we die. Lots of surprises and double crosses in this.

This is probably the first time the Legion comic hasn't been in the top 5 for me. I like the Adventure stories, but they're nibbles - and by the time I get the actual issue, I've got a pretty good idea of what's gone on from the previews and posts from this forum. It will probably move back into the top 5 when Levitz comes on board and we get a full issue.

The Umbrella Academy, Secret Six and The Walking Dead I read in trades now. The Spirit lost me when Darwyn Cooke left. Welcome to Tranquility discontinued, or suspended - it's supposed to be returning but no news as to when.

My DCU reads in order:

1. The Brave & the Bold - it's only just begun but I really think this is going to be one of THE great runs in comics. JMS is telling so much more than just simple super-hero stories here. Fantastic.

2. Blackest Night - the logical end-point of DC's 'death and destruction' journey of the last few years. I just hope that, as promised, we leave the era behind for good after this. The fact that it's a fun, surprising and exciting story with great art is icing on the cake.

3. Green Lantern - Absolutely top-notch superhero stuff. I read each issue and just have fun!

4. Adventure Comics - So much better than I was expecting. I'm even liking both of the Superboys. Will probably rocket up the list when Levitz takes over.

5. Detective Comics - The best art in comics. An absolute joy to behold. And a new character that I am very much enjoying.

And the rest:

6. Green Lantern Corps
7. Superman: Secret Origin
8. Batman & Robin
9. Superman: World of New Krypton
10. The Doom Patrol
11. Flash Rebirth

My non-DCU reads are just Madame Xanadu and The Walking Dead both of which are fantastic and would probably take the #4 and #5 spots from Adventure and Detective if I were to add them to the list.

INCREDIBLE HERCULES-- Laughs, mythology and superheroics, loads of guest-stars... I think I enjoy this title month in and month out more than any other book. THOR's a close second, but it's schedule and change in creative team has me wary.

ADVENTURE/SUPERMAN-- A cheater's way to get the LSH in there- combining the back-ups in ADV. and the fleeting Legionnaire appearances in the Superman family of titles.

NEW MUTANTS-- Sure, I've got reservations, but I'm just enjoying these characters appearing together. Doug Ramsey's treatment in the most recent issue makes me hopeful for the direction of the title. Maybe.

DOOM PATROL/METAL MEN-- Empasis on the Metal Men, though each month the DP gets more enjoyable, I think. It's about to head into BLACKEST NIGHT. Maybe participating in a crossover will be a boon saleswise, too often I think such a situation just derails whatever momentum is being gained by a new title.

REALM OF KINGS/INHUMANS/IMPERIAL GUARD-- Are three minis the equal of one ongoing? If I had to pick one, it'd be Inhumans, as one of my favorite characters is once again the POV focus. Marvel's cosmic corner is a fun place to get sent.

I'm surprised Marvel outnumbers DC, as its usually the opposite for me. JSA, Teen Titans, etc. have been less enjoyable for awhile. Wonder Woman is close to the top. So are World of Krypton and Supergirl.

New Mutants (So nice to see Dani kicking ass again. That schoolmarm stuff just did not work.)

Dark Wolverine (This is not your father's Wolverine. )

X-Force (The gore's a little much, but the story and art are great.)

Adventure (Although I'm two issues behind right now.)

Sticking with on-going books that I read monthly:

1) Secret Six - don't judge, it's just so chock full of addictive gooey badness

2) Detective Comics - the art makes this an easy buy. Throw in the Question back up and I'm at Rucka's mercy.

3) Adventure Comics - again, art makes it easy, the double feature makes it doubly so

4) House of Mystery - quirky, thoughtful, and always surprising

5) Batman & Robin - remember your first comic book? How cool was it? This book is that cool.

Anytime Mouse Guard or Umbrella Academy have a new book out, this line up is bound to change. And of course Fables and TWD are disqualified based on their TPB status

Well, Comic Book Review Month has ended and I’ve pretty much got all the reviews up for everything I was reading in January. This gives a good sense of where the industry is right now (though by now my February reviews shall be starting shortly). I figured I’d end CBM with a epilogue: namely, dong my Top 5 Favorite Current Titles. Since the last time I did this in October, 2007, the list isn’t all that different; three of the five remain while one was squeezed out (Daredevil) and the other dropped like a bag of hammers (JSA).

(1) Fables – Still after all these years, Fables remains one of the very best comic books on the market. It says a lot that every time I’ve ever made this list in this thread, I think Fables has been on it. The comic is just that damn good and anyone not reading it is really missing out on a once in an era type comic book. If I had to pick an absolute #1 best comic book, Fables would be it. Any facet of a comic book you can imagine? Fables is the best at it.

(2) Green Lantern – Green Lantern proves that superhero comic books can still be the very best thing the industry can offer when they are done right. This is Geoff Johns at his very best with all of his best qualities at their height and all of his worst qualities not even present. It is science-fiction, superhero and just pure adventure. Johns blends longtime characters like Sinestro and Carol Ferris that he’s made interesting and relevant again with all new characters like Agent Orange and Atrocitus that are fascinating and leave you wanting more. He’s taken the existing GL mythos and built on it incredibly, creating a huge tapestry. DC realizes what a gem they have here and basically follows Geoff around, wrapping the rest of the DCU around whatever storyline he’s creating. That could be annoying to some but it shows they recognize what a gold mine Geoff is creatively.

(3) Captain America – Many might not agree with Cap still being on the list but I don’t quite see why. The series has remained a high quality, excellent comic book since Brubaker kicked things off with #1. In the years since my last review Cap has died, Bucky took his place and now Cap is back, and yet through all of those major events, Bru never forgot that each issue needs to tell an excellent story with excitement and great characters. This is probably the best “spy” comic since Jim Steranko’s SHIELD in the late 1960’s…and I actually think its better than that. The comic book is so good that I actually don’t have a preference to who is Captain America (Steve Rogers or Bucky): as long as Brubaker is writing, I’m comfortable with what is ahead. The artwork has also been a huge plus here; Steve Epting was excellent and I’ll be sad to see him go. Butch Guice, another artist I like who will really fit the spirit of the series, leaves me feeling confident that level of quality will remain.

(4) Scalped – When I finally meet LardLad face to face, I owe him a drink. Because his introducing me to Scalped is one of the two best recommendations for a title I’ve ever had. Scalped is the grittiest, roughest crime / noir comic book I’ve perhaps ever read and its also one of the most powerful and poignant. The characters in Scalped are so well developed that they appear to have more layers to them than most people I know in real life. There is no doubt that the best comic book company these days is Vertigo (sans the rest of DC Comics), and Scalped is a major reason why.

(5) The Walking Dead – All that praise you’ve ever heard about the Walking Dead? Guess what: Its been understated. The Walking Dead, the other great recommendation I’ve ever had (by Lightning Lad) by the way, is the great work of our era about human psychology in the wake of a huge disaster. Everyone should know by now that this isn’t a book about zombies but rather about normal people who have to live in a never-ending zombie apocalypse, but its still worth repeating. The characters are fleshed out and layered and full of flaws…and in this world that means just about anything can go wrong, and usually does. In this comic book, just about anything goes and the surprises and changes to the story will continue to come one after another, leaving you feel battered and bruised like you’re living in a zombie apocalypse as well. And the horror? Its there in spades, and never in the way you’d imagine. The only comparable work to TWD is Stephen King’s “The Stand”, and this not only holds its own against that masterpiece…it might have it beat.

Honorable Mentions – still what I call the very best in the industry
Parker: The Hunter – the only reason this isn’t in the top 5 is because it was a one-shot TPB. This is indeed a literary triumph
Brave & Bold – very close to making the Top 5, Brave & Bold by JMS is proving to be one of the best comic books in years. See the thread and be amazed at all the positive reviews.
Green Lantern Corps – an action-packed team comic book done right, loaded with space opera and science-fiction.
Daredevil – with new writer Andy Diggle its still excellent but I need to give it time to see how it develops
Umbrella Academy – as a series of miniseries its not currently out right now but when it returns I’ll be waiting for this excellent series.
Madame Xanadu – Matt Wagner proves he’s still a master storyteller in this quirky series in which the artists sometimes show him up with their talent
Air – another Vertigo series that is blowing me away
Warlord – Mike Grell is really impressing me here! Great art, exciting stories and characters and easy for new readers (like me)
Spider-Woman – like Geoff Johns in GL, this is Brian Bendis with all his best qualities on display and all his worst not present.
Nova – DnA provide month in and month out one of the most exciting science-fiction comics ever with a great solo lead and fantastic plots
Guardians of the Galaxy – DnA also provide one of the best team books in science-fiction ever with GotG; between these two series, DnA are doing science-fiction the way Marvel & DC should have always done it
Jonah Hex – Its pretty damn impressive to see the level of quality that has been in place on this title now past its 50th issue. Great, great series
Battlefields – Garth Ennis doing the best war comic books in years; a master doing what he does best
Unknown – Mark Waid reminds us he is still a great writer, particularly when its his own property in a quirky genre like detective stories; excellent artwork
Atomic Robo – you can’t put this comic book down without having a huge smile on your face because that’s the sense of enthusiasm the creators have for sci-fi

Note the Honorable Mentions aren’t just what I consider “good”; these are the very best. There are many other “good” comic books that I collect, like REBELS, Unknown Soldier, Supergirl, Adventure, Secret Six and Hercules. But these above are just so damn good that I felt not mentioning them was almost a criminal act. Every one of them should be a comic book *you* are reading.

PS – Worst Comics Books you must Avoid
Because I feel these series are akin to pornography used by terrorists to raise money:
Titans
Teen Titans

Even if we leave aside Reborn for the moment, which I've made my feelings clear on (since we now know Bucky is going to remain the title character here, and SR will only pop in occasionally, it seems like even MORE of a diversion than it did at the time), this title's slipped quite a bit for me since #42 - the Man With No Face/Professor Chin arc is filed under "mildly interesting diversion", and for all the controversy, the current arc feels a bit like killing time while waiting for Siege to tie up.

And I'm really not sold on outright revillainising Helmut Zemo. At all. Especially given that Nicieza left the character violently rejecting his father and all he stood for.

This is another one which has been slipping, but the newest issue - which I only read today - is the best issue since... oh... around #7, so that may be changing... if it survives. It isn't in the May solicits, and sales have been slipping quite badly (Nova's overtaken it for the first time, but that's by virtue of falling a bit slower).

There's a "Thanos Imperative" one-shot in place of both it AND Nova, granted, but I fear that the writing is on the wall, and event it sets up may take the form of a miniseries to bring the curtain down on DnA's cosmic reign...

Cobie is so good at this, but I'll give it a shot.

1) Adventure/Superman/Supergirl/Action/JLA/New Krypton - I consider them one book and that book is Legion of Super Heroes. Action's pretty silly at the moment and JLA is pretty dry. New Krypton is getting to be 'Old Krypton' but we're about to see some changes with Brainiac and the 'Bright Day' stuff that starts in May or something.
But, I love the Robinson work with the Legion/Lar and the wonderful Bedard/Johns take on Krypto.
I love hunting for Legionnaires in the past, too.

2) [and second after Adventure] dotREBELS - Bedard is right on with these characters and I love Lyrl very much. The art is amazing, too.

3) Inhumans/Imperial Guard from Realm of Kings - on. I love both groups and have for so many years. DnA are well, DnA and I love them, even they they mess with Jan.

4) I can't seem to stay away from Wonder Woman. I really enjoyed her Blackest Night mini.

5) The only other thing I'm reading right now is Superman's Secret Origin mini, which I'm enjoying.

I might try that Umbrella Academy, since Planetary and Top Ten are finished (I guess they're finished.)
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