Sam Thielman

Minimalist landscapes, maximalist extraterrestrials and schlock movie stars populate this month’s diverse offerings.

There be monsters in four new volumes out this month (yes, even in “Nancy”).

An unlovable heroine, a cyborg in search of missing parts, the restoration of a classic work and a series that is always worth the wait highlight four new volumes.

Marvel’s latest hit presents itself as a subversive take on the franchise. Here’s what that would actually look like.

Deadpool and Wolverine presents itself as a subversive take on the franchise. Here's what that would actually look like.

Generational connections — and divides — abound in four new volumes that take vastly different approaches to storytelling.

Generational connections — and divides — abound in four new volumes that take vastly different approaches to storytelling.

With the first volume of a new series and an instructional book on magic, the “Watchmen” author wants an imaginary revolution.

A maximalist comedy about the interior life, a riff on fatherhood and a return after four decades to a sci-fi classic are all worth close looks this month.

A sketchbook collection, a Joycean comedy and a brutal self-examination gave us a lot to look at.