It’s a big week for big books, but hey, focusing on those are not that fun. So, let’s talk about some unique comics driven by great creators in this week’s edition of The Pull, even if one of them does star Batman.

Comic of the Week: Batman/Green Arrow/The Question: Arcadia #1

I talked about this on my recent Superhero State of the Union episode of Off Panel with Oliver Sava, but I love DC’s books like this. That’s because you only get a story starring this collection of characters if it’s an idea from its creator. I don’t know this for sure, but this new Black Label series feels like it’s a passion project that could only come from Gabriel Hardman, and that — at least to me — is exactly why that side of DC exists. Black Label should be for big swings from creators who have a story they want to starring the publisher’s characters that is free of continuity restraints. Arcadia feels like that for Hardman. I’m here for that. This is how you create evergreen reads, something that’s long been a staple of DC. I hope this proves to be another one when it’s all said and done.

Trade/Graphic Novel of the Week: The Great British Bump Off: Kill or Be Quilt TP

There are a few creators I have a firm “Always Read” rule about, and one of those is John Allison. I’m not just saying that. I have “John Allison All” line on my pull list. There’s no one who speaks the language of comics that I’m most passionate about better than Allison. Pair him with Max Sarin, an artist who is one of the finest cartoonists of our day, and you have an elite start. Plus, the first volume of The Great British Bump Off was a lot of fun, and who doesn’t want more fun comics in their life? I know I do!