We’re back with some amazing books for you! All of them are worth a 10/10 in our Best of the Indies list. This week we have four books – two from BOOM!, one from Valiant, and one from an independent publisher that we just learned about last week. Check these out!

Once & Future #6 (BOOM!)

Written by Kieron Gillen; Illustrated by Dan Mora; Colored by Tamra Bonvillain; Lettered by Ed Dukeshire

This has been an outstanding series. No, that’s isn’t high enough praise. This has been an OUTSTANDING, AMAZING series! Putting a huge twist on Arthurian legends, we see the end of this first arc as the battle for the soul of Britain is waged. Duncan has grown throughout these first six issues, becoming more determined and even a bit courageous as the story has moved forward. And, I still love the interaction between him and his Gran. ONCE & FUTURE has taken a well-known tale of Knights and Kings and made it fresh and compelling. I love this series! 10/10

Folklords #3 (BOOM!)

Written by Matt Kindt; Illustrated by Matt Smith; Colored by Chris O’Halloran’ Lettered by Jim Campbell

Speaking of putting a new twist on a classic story…how about putting a new spin on EVERY classic from Grimm’s Fairy Tales? Ansel has found himself in a very dark version of Hansel & Gretel’s story. Ansel does get some new clues about the Folklords and the strange tools and devices they have. But, what lies ahead may be even more dangerous than that house covered in candy. This series has the right amount of darkness and creepiness (if that’s a word) to keep you spellbound long after the first read. 10/10

Roku #4 (Valiant)

Written by Cullen Bunn; Illustrated by Ramon F. Bachs; Colored by Stephane Paitreau; Lettered by Dave Sharpe

After this limited series, all I can hope for is an ongoing for ROKU. Cullen Bunn has made this character an anti-hero for the ages. Her quest to protect a young girl who knows…everything…has brought out the best in Roku. And, it brings out her frightening level of skill as an assassin. Will she be able to deliver the girl safe and sound? That’s too spoilery to discuss right here. But, you will be both shocked and amazed by this finale to the 4-part story. This is some of the best storytelling Valiant has to offer – and that’s truly saying something. 10/10

Digitopia #1 (Digitopia)

Written by Farhan Qureshi; Illustrated by Sebastian Piriz; Colored and Lettered by Simon Robins

This book came from a successful KickStarter and is now available on comiXology. Set in an oppressed land, we find Jay and Silas in the resistance…but tragedy strikes Jay and his family before they can reach a safe place. We fast forward 8 years to very difference outcomes for Jay and Silas, in a world filled with deception and manipulation. The press, the people, everyone being manipulated by lies meant to keep everyone in line. DIGITOPIA takes a lot of today’s issues and effectively drops them into this strange world. This first issue does a great job of setting the tone of the story without excessive exposition. It has great action and great emotion – and I’m more than intrigued as to what will happen next. 10/10

Wrapping up…

That’s it for this week. Keep checking in with TMStash for all the latest news, reviews, and more!