‘Double Trouble’ is a delight from start to finish. It’s the type of book that reminds you that reading comics is supposed to be enjoyable.

The scale of its fight-to-end-all-fights is superbly contrasted by the book’s main storyline, which offers endearing subtleties and an empowering kindness.

So under Thompson’s guidance, how does Carol Danvers fare in 2021? Basically exactly as you would expect.

Potentially flying under the radar for some, ‘I Walk With Monsters’ is one of 2021’s comic book gems.

It’s clear that Tom Taylor gets what makes Constantine work, and Darick Robertson’s art is a perfect pairing.

Anyone that reads ‘Beta Ray Bill’ is certain to be overcome with empathy and pity for his tragic plight.

‘Ebony Blade’ understands how to make the Black Knight work in a modern setting.

‘Fishkill’ isn’t neat or clean, both in its narrative material and its artistic choices. It's gritty and grimy, and consistently bloody.

Placed upon shelves amongst scores of caped crusaders, ‘The Picture of Everything Else’ stands out like a sore thumb.

It’s a succinct, well-plotted adventure that has the start-to-finish non-stop excitement of one of the Star Wars movies.

It’s easy to buy into ‘Stray Dogs’ characters, and even easier to be drawn into their harrowing journey towards safety.

‘The Many Deaths of Laila Starr’ was one of the most rewarding journeys of 2021.

It’s a story that successfully intrigues as it works through the ‘Why?’ behind the titular big girls, before it unleashes the imminently necessary destruction.

Gerard Way’s writing is on point as always, uniting satisfyingly again with Shaun Simon, his ‘The True Lives Of The Fabulous Killjoys’ writing partner.

It’s a must-read story for any fan that’s familiar with Harley Quinn’s past and eager to see how her character continues to progress.

‘The Comic Book History Of Animation’ is a must-own for any comic book reader to have on their shelf as a long-term reference.

It’s funny, it’s fun, it’s exciting, and most of all it’s a fantastic portrayal of Felicia Hardy.

If you’re in the mood for some classic DC, but you’ve been a bit burned out or overwhelmed by their recent mainline titles, Man-Bat is certain to hit the spot.

When it comes to creative endeavours, conspiracy theories are an undeniably rich source of material.

American creators Sebastian Girner and John Bivens follow in the reverent footsteps of Hollywood with ‘The Devil’s Red Bride’, their bloody love letter to the Samurai genre.