BARBARIC: THE LONG DEATH from #VaultComics is Jeff’s #ComicBook pick of the week 12/17/2025 #Fantasy

Every year I rank my Best Comics of the Year, but some incredible 2025 comics didn’t qualify — not because they aren’t great, but because they don’t have enough issues out yet.

In this video, I break down five of the best comic book series of 2025 that almost made my Best Of list, including Image, Marvel, DC, and DSTLRY titles that absolutely deserve your attention.

When it comes to year-end lists, everyone has different rules.
My personal criteria for Best Comics of 2025 requires a series to have enough issues released to judge it as a complete body of work.

That means some truly standout comics had to be excluded — and that’s what this video is about.

📚 Comics discussed in this video:
• Everything Dead & Dying (Image Comics)
• Galactic #1 (DSTLRY)
• You Won’t Feel a Thing #1 (DSTLRY)
• Marvel Zombies: Red Band
• DC K.O. (DC Comics event)

We talk about:
• Story and themes
• Creative teams
• Early critical reception
• Why these books almost made the Best Comics of 2025 list

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Should a single issue qualify for a “Best Of” list?
Do impact and execution matter more than issue count?

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🎬 Coming Soon:
A full episode breaking down the REAL Best Comics of 2025, where we rank the year’s strongest runs and argue about what truly deserves the crown.

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Red Hulk Vol. 1 | Comic Review | Prisoner of War & Doom’s Deadliest Plan Marvel Comics

Red Hulk Vol. 1: Prisoner of War is a brutal, high-stakes Marvel story that puts Thunderbolt Ross face-to-face with Doctor Doom—and it may be essential reading before Marvel’s upcoming event, Armageddon.

Written by Benjamin Percy with art by Geoff Shaw, this volume traps Red Hulk in a subterranean prison designed by Doom himself. With his powers fading and Doombots closing in, Ross must team up with Machine Man, Deathlok, and General Simon Ryker to survive and escape.

In this review, I break down who Red Hulk is for new readers, how this creative team elevates the material, and why this volume feels like major setup for what’s coming next in Marvel Comics.

Topics covered in this review:
– Who Thunderbolt Ross / Red Hulk is
– Prisoner of War story overview
– Doctor Doom as a villain
– Benjamin Percy’s writing
– Geoff Shaw’s art and action
– Why this book matters for Armageddon
– Tease for Red Hulk Vol. 2

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THE WILL OF DOOM #1 | COMIC REVIEW | MARVEL COMICS | THE ROAD TO ARMAGEDDON

LONG LIVE, DOOM! As the Fantastic Four deal with the fallout from ONE WORLD UNDER DOOM, they’re faced with big questions and a surprising new global menace! Will the White House have their backs? Will… the RED HULK? The next stage of the Marvel Universe starts here!

📖 A brief summary of THE WILL OF DOOM #1
✍️ A deep dive into the creative team behind the series
🎨 Analysis of the art style and storytelling

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THE BEAUTY Trailer Reaction | FX Adapts One of the Darkest Comics Ever
FX is bringing one of the most unsettling comic book series of the last decade to television.

This is my full trailer reaction to The Beauty, the upcoming FX show based on the Image Comics series by Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley.

At first glance, The Beauty looks sleek, stylish, and seductive — but underneath that surface is a deeply disturbing concept about obsession, perfection, and the horrifying cost of beauty. FX appears to be leaning hard into the body-horror and psychological elements that made the comic so unforgettable.

In this video, I break down:
• First reactions to The Beauty trailer
• How FX is translating the comic’s premise to TV
• Why this story works so well as a prestige series
• The unsettling themes hinted at in the trailer
• Comic reader perspective (NO SPOILERS)
• Why this could be FX’s next breakout genre show

If you’re a fan of comic book adaptations, prestige horror, or shows that aren’t afraid to get uncomfortable, The Beauty should absolutely be on your radar.

👇 Did the trailer sell you on this show?
👇 Have you read the comic?
👇 Is FX the right home for a story like this?

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A quick look at my nerdy Christmas gifts haul 🎁

From comics and collectibles to pure geeky goodness, this video is a fast rundown of everything I got this Christmas that made my inner nerd very happy. No long breakdowns—just a fun, quick show-and-tell of the highlights.

Perfect if you love:
• Nerdy Christmas gifts
• Comic book hauls
• Geek culture collectibles
• Holiday unboxing & haul videos

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What was the most nerdy thing YOU got this Christmas?

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I finally unbox my Kickstarter rewards for The Art of Daniel Warren Johnson — and this package is an absolute feast for comic book fans.

Daniel Warren Johnson is one of the most influential creators in modern comics (Do a Powerbomb, Murder Falcon, Wonder Woman: Dead Earth, Transformers), and this Kickstarter campaign promised an in-depth celebration of his artwork, process, and career. In this video, I break down everything included in the Kickstarter rewards, from the art book itself to exclusive extras that were only available to backers.

If you’re a fan of:
• Daniel Warren Johnson
• Comic art books
• Kickstarter comic projects
• Creator-focused collectibles
• Behind-the-scenes comic art

…this unboxing is for you.

I give my honest reactions, highlight standout pieces, and talk about why The Art of Daniel Warren Johnson is such an important release for comic fans and aspiring artists alike.

👇 Let me know in the comments:
• Did you back this Kickstarter?
• What was your favorite reward?
• What Daniel Warren Johnson project made you a fan?

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