Fantastic Five: Best comics of the week of September 2, 2026

Happy Friday and welcome to Fantastic Five, our celebration of the best comics of the week! This week saw an astonishing three perfect 10s, two of which came from DC. Let’s get to the books!

Best comics of the week: September 2, 2026

#5: Rogue Sun #35

‘Rogue Sun’ #35 takes its biggest swing yet

Rogue Sun #35 delivers what might be its best issue yet, as it features a major status quo change that ties into the series’ key themes. While Rogue Sunis going on a hiatus until 2027, it’s primed to deliver some truly great stories when it returns.

Read Collier Jennings’ full review!

#4: Fantastic Four #16

‘Fantastic Four’ #16 makes a perilous, dangerous discovery

All in all, a fun journey through space and its consequences for the Fantastic Four. A good classic-style story before the DNX crossover begins!

Read Deidre Freitas’s full review!

#3: The Legion of Super-Heroes #1

‘The Legion of Super-Heroes’ #1 is superhero sci-fi firing on all cylinders

The Legion of Super-Heroes #1 is a phenomenal return for the team and an incredibly accessible entry point for newcomers. Joshua Williamson makes a massive cast and unfamiliar future immediately inviting, while establishing a compelling mystery and a group of young heroes you’ll want to follow. Hayden Sherman delivers astonishing worldbuilding, with Tamra Bonvillain and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou helping make every page feel vibrant, strange, and distinctly futuristic. This is superhero science fiction firing on every cylinder and one of the strongest DC Next Level debuts yet.

Read Dave Brooke’s full review!

#2: Marvel Knights: The World to Come #6

‘Marvel Knights: The World to Come’ #6 delivers in its finale

Despite the delays, Marvel Knights: The World to Come #6 delivers a simply excellent finale. There’s action, emotional weight without heavy handedness, and substantive themes to chew on afterwards. While the wait has been long, this was absolutely worth it.

Read Robert Reed’s full review!

#1: Superman: The Stranger #1

‘Superman: The Stranger’ #1 is full of grit and Golden Age charm

Superman: The Stranger #1 returns to Clark Kent’s roots, spinning a story that shows why Superman is such a timeless character. If you’re a Superman fan, pick up this comic. If you aren’t familiar with the character, pick up this comic. If you want proof that superheroes still matter, pick up this comic.

Read Collier Jennings’ full review!

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