Fernando Sanchez 7/15/26 Fernando Sanchez 7/15/26

The Bookbinder’s Slaughter

Filled with unusual lettering style, the prominence of a centuries-old, and combined with horror elements, The Bookbinder's Slaughter a one-of-a-kind piece of comic book art that discerning readers will remember for all the right reasons.

Tyreke Rambert 7/15/26 Tyreke Rambert 7/15/26

Underpinnings

Exactly, how would the things of nightmares maintain their sense of identity and self…when working in corporate? The power of friendship, maybe? Or perhaps, revolution?

Britt Hanson 7/14/26 Britt Hanson 7/14/26

Work-Life Balance

Exactly, how would the things of nightmares maintain their sense of identity and self…when working in corporate? The power of friendship, maybe? Or perhaps, revolution?

Kevin Guardado 7/8/26 Kevin Guardado 7/8/26

The Power Fantasy Volume 1: The Superpowers

If you aren't already reading The Power Fantasy, you are missing out on one of the most captivating worlds and casts on the shelf right now. If you’re looking for one of the best new “Superhero books” at your LCS, you've found it.

Adromat 7/6/26 Adromat 7/6/26

M1: Monster Racing League #1

[Critic Score: 8.0]

M1: Monster Racing League #1 revs its engine but hesitates at the starting lights. The story of Dev, a Chicagoan high schooler, and her discovery of Tokyo’s underground street-racing scene, has exceptional style, but misses a few marks in bringing the racing experience to panel.

The Team at Pages and Panels 7/1/26 The Team at Pages and Panels 7/1/26

Get Lit on Novel Reads: July 2026

Too many books and not enough time. Here are reviews of Recent Reads: Novel Edition from the team at Pages and Panels.

Seth A. Romo 6/30/26 Seth A. Romo 6/30/26

Beast of Borikén #1

[Critic Score: 9.0]

Beast of Borikén blends monsters and social commentary set against the backdrop of Puerto Rico. It plays with different themes, and the creative team behind this comic clearly know how to make every page count in a series premiere.

Seán Norman 6/28/26 Seán Norman 6/28/26

The Ring: The Man Who Beat the Man #1

[Critic Score: 9.0]

There are few things on Earth as narratively satisfying as the comeback, and of all the sports we’ve dreamt up, there aren’t many that can match up to the amazing potential boxing has for them. But what if you combine that with top tier comic book storytelling? You get one of the most exciting new comics of the year.