It’s been a while since I’ve been so entertained by the first issue of a comic. IDW's Illegitimates #1 completely captures the dynamics and romance of the spy movies I grew up watching, but reinvents the concept for a new generation. Can't wait for #2!

It’s happening. The Star Wars franchise has been picked up by Marvel Comics again.

After a two-decade hiatus, Neil Gaiman has returned to his ground-breaking comic series, The Sandman. Like the best of the original series, this issue is as strange and beautiful as the dreams it depicts.

'Richard Stark's Parker: Slayground' is deliciously entertaining and a damn good read. If you’re anything like Parker and you know what you want, then you want 'Richard Stark's Parker: Slayground.'

'God War' is worth a look. It’s an example of a working comic concept. It shows developing talent, creative commitment and I find it a fascinating examination of the progressive evolution of a work in action.

A real MMA fight with a very lanky Batman and Robin double teaming on Spider-Man.

'R.E.M.' is a great example of the wonderful, creative works that can be produced through unorthodox sources of capital like Kickstarter. The sum total of the well-crafted story and stunning artwork of this graphic novel is a reminder of how far comics have evolved as a serious creative genre.

Any British fan of American comics is going to love 'Batman/Superman' for the fresh perspective on classic characters. And any American fan should enjoy the opportunity to experience the unique presentation of the British comic publishing style.

As much as Batman may push the limits of what's acceptable in his tortured pursuit of justice, one thing he does not do is curse profusely and act like a thug in front of kids who look up to him. But that's exactly what this guy dressed up as Batman in Times Square does.

No matter how hard life gets there are always reasons to live, and at Pop Mythology we find that pop culture alone gives us more than enough reasons to endure. And so with 2014 coming on fast, here is our list of the stuff we anticipate most.

'Indestructible' turns the whole concept of being in the wrong place at the wrong time into something quite entertaining and further demonstrates IDW's creative flexibility. It reminds us that superhero stories can and should be fun.

"Shame" is dark but spellbinding, and the art’s gorgeous realism makes the tale compelling and take on a life of its own. This is a grown-up’s fairy tale that demands one’s attention and to remind people of the need to be good in this world.

Madefire's motion book technology is a great way to appreciate these comics and IDW has done such a great job with presenting various incarnations of "Star Trek" as well as the new direction of "Transformers," that these are definitely comics to pick up, regardless of which generation you belong to.

The artwork in "Dept. of Monsterology" is impressive with fabulous drawings by Holden of a wide variety of monsters, and the concept of exploring obscure supernatural myths from a variety of cultures is excellent.

If you haven’t encountered "Marada the She-Wolf" before, this is your chance to discover this lost treasure. It amazes me that it has taken this long for this wonderful, timeless collection to see the light of day again and to be presented to a new generation of readers.