May 5 releases

Astonishing Spider-Man/Wolverine #1 (Aaron/Kubert)

Until I learnt that Jason Aaron was writing this I didn't give it a thought, but as soon as I found that out I knew I'd be getting this. Aaron sets up an interesting story, writes a very good Spidey and Kubert provides very good art, especially with his Robinson Crusoe look for Peter Parker. Gold

Batman and Robin #12 (Morrison/Clarke)

Having been dithering over whether to continue with this title I eventually decided this issue would be the last, unless it really blew me away. Well, I'm afraid it didn't, and with the whole Return of Bruce Wayne stuff kicking off now, I don't care about the story Morrison is telling enough to put up with the jarring inconsistency of the writing and art since the brilliant first arc. So this is the last issue I'll be getting, in fact probably the last DC comic for a fair while, until Batwoman eventually shows up. Bronze

Uncanny X-Men #524 (Fraction/Dodson)

Second Coming Chapter 6: A considerably slower paced issue focusing on Nightcrawler's funeral (though Ariel is completely ignored...) but works well. The crossover is keeping a good level of quality so far. Silver