While last week was filled with plenty of debut series, this week we’re treated to a few endings and second issue full ups. It’s the holiday season here in the U.S., and there’s plenty to be thankful for with new comics this week. So read on and find out what should be on your pull list for a bountiful and delicious comic filled holiday weekend as we dive into new releases for November 21, 2018:

Uncanny X-Men #2

The second issue of the relaunch of Uncanny X-Men hits shelves this week from writers Ed Brisson, Kelly Thompson, and Matthew Rosenberg. The wheels start turning quickly as “Disassembled” kicks into gear, due in large part to the pencils from R.B. Silva. Silva’s pencils have long been a great addition to the X-Men line on X-Men Blue, and here they’re just as great. The X-Men split into two groups to tackle some problems around the U.S. Storm takes a team out against an army of Multiple Man who’ve appeared in Kansas. Meanwhile, Jean takes another team to Montana to deal with long extinct creatures returning and threatening a city.

The X-Men are still trying to understand why Multiple Man is causing so many problems for them lately, as well as where Kitty has gone. But before they can get answers, another long absent character arrives at the Xavier Institute, looking to make some changes. Brisson, Thompson, and Rosenberg are crafting a roller coaster of a title here, and we’re just hitting the incline on the first major hill. As the series is weekly through January, expect plenty of twists and turns. Don’t miss out putting this on your pull list!

Final Grade: A-

Spider-Geddon #4

We’ve reached the penultimate chapter in this year’s Spider-Man event as writer Christos Gage and artists Jorge Molina and Carlo Barberi bring us another issue filled with twists and turns and more Spider’s than you can imagine! The Inheritors have returned to full power in this issue, and the two teams of Spider-Men characters have united after the events of issue three. As they look to both recruit more help and find an answer on how to stop the Inheritors, matters get more complicated. One Spider-Man leaves the team to stay in his world. However, his actions result in the other Spider-Men being trapped on Earth-616. Unable to recruit and running out of time, the various Spider-Men must find a way to stop their enemies before they take over this world and make it their own.

Gage, Molina, and Barberi do a fantastic job capturing the fun of the Spider-Verse event originally plotted by Dan Slott and Gage in 2014. It’s great seeing so many different versions of Spider-Man. The most entertaining to see is the Spider-Man of Earth-1048, also known as the Spider-Man from the recent PS4 game. As Gage also co-plotted the game, his touch on that character feels in line with the game there, and it’s a lovely addition to the series. If you’re looking for a wonderful, high stakes Spider-Man story mixed with a bit of What If?, then this book should be on your pull list to see how it all plays out next month!

Final Grade: B

Mr. & Mrs. X #5

Kelly Thompson and Oscar Bazaldua wrap up their first arc on what’s been one of the best X-Men titles to debut in years as Mr. & Mrs. X #5 hits shelves this week. Picking up where last issue left off, Gambit, the Starjammers, and the Imperial Guard have witnessed everything they were fighting for be destroyed. As the Imperial Guard takes off, we get a flash back to their battle with the Starjammers, Gambit, Rogue and Cerise over who would take possession of Xandra. But as Xandra and Rogue were obliterated by an Imperial Warship, all seemed lost. It’s only when the Guard are gone that Rogue reveals how she and Xandra survived. But in doing so, she’s created some small tension between herself and Gambit. But that’s not the only problem that’s arisen.

Thompson continues to deliver an action packed story with huge character moments. She’s doing a great job pushing these two characters to new highs while adding complications to their lives. The tension she’s added to the characters is palpable and makes me eager to see how the series will progress. Bazaldua continues to impress every issue with his clear lines and amazing pages. This title should already be on your pull list, and if it’s not you’re clearly missing out. Next issue looks to kick off another arc as Rogue and Gambit finally return home to Earth to start their lives together.

Final Grade: A-

Marvel Knights 20th #2

The celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Marvel Knights line continues with this miniseries featuring major characters who all either helped launch the line or had major series as the line progressed into the 2000’s. This issue is plotted by Matthew Rosenberg and Donny Cates (who wrote the first issue), with the script by Rosenberg and pencils by Niko Henrichon. Matt Murdock is still trying to process the events of last issue, where police officer Frank Castle seemed to wake him up to the fact that he’s Daredevil. Castle has been receiving tips from Bruce Banner and his mysterious childlike friend as to the world around them. As Matt process the fact that he’s had this other life, Castle seeks out another person Bruce has given him info on: Elektra Natchios.

We get some amazing action scenes, wonderfully done by the unique pencils of artist Henrichon. The book has opened up a huge mystery in why so many characters don’t know who they really are. And as Daredevil tries to stop Elektra and Castle from killing each other, the mystery only deepens as they’re all aware Karen Page is present, even though Daredevil knows she’s a ghost. As multiple writers are taking on the various issues of this series, it’s allowing for some dynamic storytelling to take place. If you’re looking for street level Marvel action and enjoy a “who done it?” style mystery, this book should be on your pull list.

Final Grade: B+

Justice League #17

Writer James Tynion IV continues the “Drowned Earth” story line between the Justice League and Aquaman titles. As Part 3 kicks off here with art from Frazer Irving and Bruno Redondo, the heroes seem to be on their last leg. The various Sea Gods have nearly taken over earth, and only Superman, Mera, and Flash are left fighting on the front lines. Batman is trying to protect the Hall of Justice from the Legion of Doom, but Luthor and Cheetah have already gotten the power they needed. As Batman lies trapped, Wonder Woman and Aquaman are trying to convince Poseidon to aid them in saving the earth. As he’s about to be trapped in the Graveyard of the Gods, the two heroes must try to escape with the last key to battling the Sea Gods while Mera finally finds the one weapon that could turn the tide of battle.

“Drowned Earth” has been a fun story, though this issue suffers a bit in the art department. I’ve never been a fan of Frazer Irving’s interior art pages, and he does most of the story here. Redondo’s pages are great, and he takes over most of the Legion of Doom pages, which honestly are the better parts of the story. Tynion is clearly working from pages out of regular series writer Scott Snyder’s plots, and it’s the more engaging story. The book should still be on your pull list as next issue will dive back into the regular plots, though this issue doesn’t live up to how good the book has been overall. Look for it to bounce back next issue.

Final Grade: C+

Astonishing X-Men #17

Matthew Rosenberg and Greg Land’s hilarious and high octane Astonishing X-Men title comes to a close this week, with a few surprising turns through the issue. After escaping the reach of the Reaver infused Sentinels, Havok’s team of X-Men learn they’ve not fixed their problems but made them worse. The Reavers head to the Xavier Institute, and catch the X-Men off guard. Havok’s team shows up hoping to finally stop the problem they caused and reclaim their place on the team. It’s only when Banshee returns that things turn hopeful for the X-Men. Land displays a fantastic Dazzler-Banshee team up that shows just how powerful Allison Blair can be.

The issue quickly wraps up, with most of Havok’s team being accepted back into the fold of the X-Men. However, as O*N*E officers show up looking for them, they’re forced to take off to protect themselves. It’s only Havok’s last minute realization of how he belongs with the X-Men that saves the others. Under Rosenberg’s pen, this book has been a fantastic and engaging read, and it’s paired so well with Land’s highly realistic artwork on the book. I’d say put this on your pull list, but as it’s the last issue, your best bet is to look for the trade paperback if you missed the series. But Rosenberg is a writer on the rise at Marvel, so keep an eye for any of his books on your pull list as well.

Final Grade: A-