Best Stuff in Comics This Week

Every week, we take a look at some of the most bizarre, exciting, and downright unique things to happen in comics. Check out our choices of the strange and wacky things that shouldn’t be overlooked from this week’s releases.

There may be some tiny spoilers ahead.

Spider-Man/Deadpool #3


Best “Safe Words” for Deadpool

Best “Safe Words” for Deadpool

It’s hard to imagine trying to have an actual conversation with Deadpool. He gives new meaning to the words, “too much information.” If you ever wondered what his safe words were, now you know.

Spider-Man/Deadpool #3


Best Double Hero K.O.

Best Double Hero K.O.

Spider-Man and Deadpool are fighting the horribly named duo, Styx and Stones. In perfect harmony, the heroes perform an epic “Double Hero K.O.”

ALL-NEW WOLVERINE #6


Best “Holy Snikt!” Moment

Best “Holy Snikt!” Moment

Laura fooled some guards into thinking she was one of her clones. After shooting her and thinking Wolverine dead, Laura’s body was brought to some scientists so they could examine her body. She came to and gave them quite a surprise.

Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #4


Best Indication That Even Batman is Human

Best Indication That Even Batman is Human

Batman has been helping Splinter and the Ninja Turtles after they crossed over into his world. The Turtles love pizza are finally get Batman to give in and have some. It turns out even Batman loves pizza. Who would’ve thought we’d ever see Batman eating a slice?

Mockingbird #1


Best Waiting Room Reading Material for Tony Stark

Best Waiting Room Reading Material for Tony Stark

Mockingbird has to go into the S.H.I.E.L.D. medical offices regularly, so they can see if having the Super Soldier Serum and Infinity Formula in her system is causing her body any problems. In the background, we see Tony Stark reading a pamphlet, and you can’t help but wonder about his choice in reading material.

Batman/Superman #30


Best Indication Batman can Reverse Engineer Anything

Best Indication Batman can Reverse Engineer Anything

It seems Batman can do just about anything. Hal Jordan (Green Lantern) is surprised when Batman starts talking to him via his Power Ring. It turns out Batman was able to reverse engineer the communication part of the ring.

Guardians of the Galaxy #6


Best Way to Avoid a Trap

Best Way to Avoid a Trap

Kitty Pryde has had a few different costumes over the years. When her fiancĂ©, Star-Lord, fails to comment on it, she asks him. He refuses to answer, knowing it’s a trap, and they’ll just end up arguing about it. Remember, just say “no.”

Action Comics #50


Biggest Grin

Biggest Grin This Week

Superman’s had a rough year. Just when it looked like he was about to meet his end while fighting Vandal Savage, his body had been restored. Superman is back, and he couldn’t be happier.

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. #3


Most Awkward Conversation While Falling from the Sky

Most Awkward Conversation While Falling from the Sky

Fitz is falling, and his parachute is damaged. Mockingbird tells him to go limp and he takes the comment the wrong way. Sometimes, people take things too literally.

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. #3


Best Graffiti

Best Graffiti

Some S.H.I.E.L.D. agents are searching for Rick Jones and the pursuit takes them in the old Morlock tunnels. The Morlocks were never too crazy about the X-Men, and the old graffiti on the walls indicates this.

Shaft: Imitation of Life #2


Best Reason to Reconsider a Movie Title

Best Reason to Reconsider a Movie Title

Some movie folk are seeking Shaft’s expertise in making a movie. He reads the title and assumes it’s a porno. They explain it is a movie about a detective, but it’s likely Shaft won’t be the only one confused by the title.

The Amazing Spider-Man #9


Best Reason Masks and Eye Patches can Lead to Confusion

Best Reason Masks and Eye Patches can Lead to Confusion

If you’ve ever been around someone wearing a mask or an eye patch, it’s obvious it could be a little difficult to tell if they’re winking at you. That’s what happens between Spider-Man and Nick Fury Jr.

The Amazing Spider-Man #9


Best Rocket Launching Music Playlist

Best Rocket Launching Music Playlist

Spider-Man and Nick Fury Jr are taking off in a rocket. We hear some of the songs Spider-Man has on his playlist. They’re all pretty fitting given the situation.

Uncanny Avengers #7


Best Commitment to Making a Joke

Best Commitment to Making a Joke

The Uncanny Avengers are on their way to Connecticut. Deadpool has changed his look a little. There is a reason for it, but perhaps it’s better sometimes to just avoid asking him questions.

Earth 2 #10


Best George Miller/Mad Max Reference

Best George Miller/Mad Max Reference

Everyone knows the collapse of civilization will contain plenty of muscle cars, right?

Earth 2 #10


Weirdest Thing for a Supervillain/Hero to Care About

Weirdest Thing for a Supervillain/Hero to Care About

The Earth 2 version of Batman is fighting Hourman. He finds out what his foes motive is and is surprised it deals with copyright protection.

Rocket Raccoon and Groot #3


Best Wedgie

Best Wedgie

Rocket is fighting a foe named Pockets. As if making fun of his name wasn’t bad enough, he also gives him a pretty epic wedgie.

Red Hood/Arsenal #10


Best Alias Names

Best Alias Names

Red Hood and Arsenal have to go undercover. The names they choose come from Hogan’s Heroes and Star Trek: The Next Generation.

Black Knight #5


Best Reason to be Proud of the Shows you Watch

Best Reason to be Proud of the Shows you Watch

The Uncanny Avengers have completed their mission in Weirdworld. Deadpool wants to go back and watch one of his favorite shows. He makes it clear he doesn’t care if people have a problem with his viewing preferences.

Ms. Marvel #5


Best Reason to be Grateful for Your P.E. Class

Best Reason to be Grateful for Your P.E. Class

For many, taking P.E. in high school is (or was) a tough time. It may seem like a strange change in activities compared to the rest of the school day, but you should be thankful you didn’t have classes like this.

Aw Yeah Comics: Action Cat and Adventure Bug #1


Best Example Using the “Because” Argument is Silly

Best Example Using the “Because” Argument is Silly

Hopefully you’re not involved in too many arguments where one party resorts to using “Because” as their reason for something. We see Evil Cat use it, and it doesn’t make him sound or appear too menacing.

The Mighty Thor #5


Best Reason Not to Turn Your Back on Loki

Best Reason Not to Turn Your Back on Loki

Loki is the God of Lies. Sif earlier mentions he can’t be trusted, and he’ll stab you in the back. That’s what he does to his mother…literally.

That’s it this week. Let us know in the comments below what other Best Stuff you dug this past week. Special thanks to @djfanco, @ploiken, @RyanYoushockMe, and @mak13131313 for their suggestion. If you want to participate or felt we missed some other Best Stuff, don’t complain, contribute, especially if you didn’t offer any suggestions. Each week you can @reply me on Twitter at @GManFromHeck by Saturdays using the hashtag #BestStuffInComics. We’ll give you a shout out and I’ll think you’re pretty groovy.

Be sure to always look for the best stuff and always be sure to avoid situations where you might get an epic wedgie, especially if you’re wearing polka-dotted underwear.

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