A week of big name creators

This week’s Top Comics to Buy for May 10 options new books from some creators you could have heard of…creators like Neil Gaiman, Brian Ok. Vaughan, Mark Buckingham, Jeff Lemire, and James Tynion IV. Yes, it’s a busy week for some of the largest names within the trade, and you could find my full set of picks beneath, accompanied with the same old weekly lists…take pleasure in!

Top Comics to Buy for May 10, 2023

Miracleman by Gaimam and Buckingham – The Silver Age #5
Writer: Neil Gaiman
Artist: Mark Buckingham
Colorist: Jordie Bellaire
Letterer: Todd Klein
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Miracleman continues his seek for Dickie Dauntless, A.Ok.A.. Young Miracleman. As we study extra about Miracleman’s forgotten previous, we see that he may use all the assistance he can get. But will he settle for it?
Why It’s Cool: This new story has been as robust as any of the previous work that Gaiman and Buckingham have carried out with Miracleman, which is admittedly saying one thing. It has an ideal narrative construction constructed upon the concepts which have outlined the previous books of this sequence. And it’s simply relentlessly well-executed. This most up-to-date concern is one of the very best of the brand new guide up to now, too.
Price: $4.99

Phantom Road #3
Writer: Jeff Lemire
Artist: Gabriel H. Walta
Colorist: Jordie Bellaire
Letterer: Steve Wands
Publisher: Image Comics
FBI agent Theresa Weaver arrives on the scene of Birdie’s automobile crash to help the native officers. Although the Feds know extra concerning the Phantom Road than they’re prepared to let on, Agent Weaver might want to crack the case.
Why It’s Cool: This sequence — and significantly this concern — combines nice, minimalistic horror comics storytelling with the ol’ tremendous compentant FBI agent brushes up with the supernatural/native cops (see additionally, of course, Twin Peaks). Every concern of this sequence has been incredible up to now, and this guide appears to be constructing into one thing really particular, a simple alternative for our Top Comics to Buy for May 10.
Price: $3.99

Saga #64
Writer: Brian Ok. Vaughan
Artist: Fiona Staples
Letterer: Fonografiks
Publisher: Image Comics
Who’ll cease the rain?
Why It’s Cool: As is mainly normal at this level, the present arc of Saga has been constructing towards high-stakes motion and likewise relatable emotional devastation (Hazel and her quest to make use of some type of too-good-to-be-true magic to deliver a liked one again). This arc of Saga has additionally been superb. Saga has grow to be the type of long-running comedian that’s straightforward to take without any consideration, however the scope and high quality of this story imply each concern is up for consideration on this listing. Also, further factors for this one having a really cool/ominous cowl.
Price: $3.99

Sandman Universe – Nightmare Country: The Glass House #2
Writer: James Tynion IV
Artist: Patricio Delpeche
Letterer: Simon Bowland
Publisher: DC Comics – Black Label
The Corinthian and Dream have a deal: the toothy-eyed nightmare can proceed strolling the waking world in search of solutions concerning the Smiling Man, however he’s certain to the desire of Madison Flynn-who refuses to let him damage or kill anybody she finds undeserving. But because the Corinthian finds himself drawn into the labyrinthian demon membership the King of Pain, he’s about to get a style of simply how tight his leash actually is…
Why It’s Cool: Not that the preliminary run of Nightmare Country comics final yr was unhealthy — fairly the opposite — however by two points, this new season of the title has actually discovered a brand new degree of excellence. It’s a creepy sufficient story by itself deserves, but it surely’s additionally expertly constructing upon what occurred within the guide’s first miniseries whereas drawing in additional acquainted long-time parts of the Sandman Universe too.
Price: $4.99

Second Coming – Trinity #2
Writer: Mark Russell
Layouts: Richard Pace
Finishes: Leonard Kirk
Colors: Andy Troy
Letters: Rob Steen
Publisher: AHOY Comics
God helps Sunstar with a haircut, then tags alongside on Sunstar’s date with Sheila. Meanwhile, Jesus does babysitting obligation for a super-powered toddler!
Why It’s Cool: Regular readers of this column are most likely conscious that I take pleasure in author Mark Russell’s work, and this new sequence of Second Coming is — for my part — some of his finest. Brought to life by the wonderful art work of Richard Pace, Leonard Kirk, and Andy Troy, this new miniseries is extremely empathetic, considerate, and — in the correct locations — deeply humorous. It’s nice, and I extremely suggest it.
Price: $4.99