Whoever picks this up will not be disappointed. It’s simply a book that demands to be read and one that will catapult you back to the days of your youth, or introduce the characters and stories of the original series to a younger audience and take its place alongside other great Star Trek stories for a new generation.

Red City is a simple crime noir piece set in the future. It’s direct, easy to understand and completely believable. I had a lot of fun with this comic.

Someplace Strange is a marvelous envisioning of what a child fears. It also allows us the opportunity to see how a child overcomes that fear. The secret to a child`s resilience does not lie simply in his youth, but in a kid`s capacity to problem-solve.

The Fourth Planet is a product of eclectic and diverse inspirational backgrounds and a passion that can only be fuelled by “one who knows.” It’s really a testament to the variety of sci-fi and comic influences that are being applied in the creation of this comic and, at the same time, an individual story of great merit that speaks to the power of listening to that creative voice.

Moon Knight is an amazing book. It doesn’t try to lift itself to lofty heights and doesn’t try to impress its readers with some pretentious grand quest. In this day and age of grand publishing events, a series of encapsulated adventures are just what’s needed for us to remember what good comic story telling is.

Image Comics is really making an impact with its cadre of creator-owned titles. It’s a great publishing decision: shared credit for innovative talent and a diverse publishing list. Sure, it’s not a huge money-maker, but over time, the risk-taking will pay off in allowing new talent to rise to the forefront and the money will come.

Come closer… I got a shameful secret to share. Shhh… it’s between you and me.

If you get the chance, pick up Loki: Ragnarok and Roll. It’s a grittier representation of the Norse Pantheon that taps into the true violent nature of the Viking culture while also serving up a delicious slice of sardonic humour on the side. You can laugh at these gods instead of having their nobility and heroism rammed down your throat.

There are some awesome selections for you to consider this week. Astro City and Star Wars released on the same day makes for excellent comic reading! I love both of these titles, so, while I hate to drop hints so early, it’s hard not to acknowledge how great these two books are

In the comic-collecting days of my youth, the advent of a new title was always exciting. There was a sense of anticipation associated with a new release, not just from a collection-building point of view, but also from a sense of discovery.

It’s a short list this week but it’s got some titles that have a lot of interest and a lot of promise, I’m really pleased to say.

What’s on deck for this week’s pick has a few sparklers that you definitely need to pick up. So without further ado, let’s get right to it!

I have to confess, when The New 52 hit the shelves in 2012, I was really uncomfortable. Not only was the entire comic history of the DC universe as I knew rendered obsolete but it also made me feel … old. But after a couple of years of reading The New 52, I am re-thinking this.

Here’s on deck for tonight’s package of pernicious picks. It’s an eclectic mix, and Marvel has the top-heavy selection for my pulls this week. But does quantity also bring quality to bear?

Reading 'The Rat Queens' is like playing the funniest, most enjoyable fantasy RPG you've ever played. It's a truly unique blend of comedy and sword-and-sorcery from a female perspective.