Fantastic Five: Best comics of the week of September 30, 2026

Welcome back to Fantastic Five, our weekly celebration of the best comics of the week! This week saw indie milestones, killer crossovers, and a lot more. Let’s get to the books!

Best comics of the week: September 30, 2026

#5: X-Men #38

‘X-Men’ #38 is a near-perfect Magneto story

X-Men #38 serves as a deep character piece for Magneto, reaffirming the Master of Magnetism’s place with the X-Men and in the world. It also fleshes out DNXin the way a good tie-in should, and I hope Marvel editorial is taking notes.

Read Collier Jennings’ full review!

#4: Operation: Iron Coffin #3

‘Operation: Iron Coffin’ #3 races to a bloody awesome finish

Operation: Iron Coffin #3 delivers a finale that’s brutal, blood-soaked, and bombastic from beginning to end. It also cements Kenny Porter and Tyrell Cannon as a creative team to be reckoned with, no matter the project.

Read Collier Jennings’ full review!

#3: Geiger #25

‘Geiger’ #25 kickstarts a new era

Geiger #25 hits a major milestone, showcasing all of the emotional heft and action-packed artwork that’s made this series the crown jewel of Ghost Machine’s lineup. Here’s hoping the next 25 issues hit just as hard.

Read Collier Jennings’ full review!

#2: Alien vs. X-Men #1

‘Alien vs. X-Men’ #1 review: in space, no one can hear you SNIKT!

Alien vs. X-Men #1 is far and away one of the best debut issues of the Marvel/Fox mash up stories, and if Gillen and Borges can keep up with the surprises and thrills for three more issues, it might stand up as the best of them. For now, Alien vs. X-Men #1 is a brutal and surprising franchise mash-up that will satisfy fans of the Alien and X-Men franchises equally, if they survive the experience.

Read Jonathan Waugh’s full review!

#1: Gastronomique #2

‘Gastronomique’ #2 is visually splendid

There is nothing else to say about Gastronomique #2 other than that it is marvelous. The plot could be argued to be thin, but that would be missing the point. This is a book that delivers beauty and disgust in its visuals, providing a sensational reading experience. This is an artistic feast. I look forward to going back for seconds.

Read Robert Reed’s full review!

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