February 28’s best new comics: Amazing Spider-Man #44, Wolverine #44, Punisher #4 & more

❘ Published: 2024-02-26T17:35:04

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Gang War’s conclusion, Sabretooth War’s next violent issue, and Marvel’s new take on Punisher villain Jigsaw make up the best comics hitting stands the week of February 28, 2024.

February ends with a bang as Marvel and DC begin laying the foundation for their next big events.

Amazing Spider-Man is finally wrapping up Gang War this week. While a few stray tie-ins are still to come, this week’s book marks the conclusion of the main story. On the flip side, Green Arrow is making his own deal with the devil with Amanda Waller, something which is sure to have repercussions in this summer’s Absolute Power event.

But there’s still work to do before vampires attack in Blood Hunt and Waller takes over in Absolute Power. To get you up to date on all of the goings on, here are this week’s best comics.

Best new comics releasing week of February 28

The Amazing Spider-Man #44
The Flash #6
Punisher #4
Wolverine #44
Duke #3
Batman: The Brave & the Bold #10
Every new comic releasing February 28

These are the best new comics releasing the week of February 28, 2024. DC Comics title will hit shelves on Tuesday, February 27, while other publishers such as Marvel, Image, and IDW will release books on Wednesday, February 28. However, DC did announce at last week’s ComicPRO that DC Comics will return to shipping on Wednesdays starting in July.

You can find your local comic shop at Comic Shop Locator or purchase digital copies via the digital storefronts linked below.

The Amazing Spider-Man #44

Gang War has been a hell of a mini-event, tying together various Spider-Man adjacent allies and villains in a tangled web (pun intended) of violence and misery.

With Gang War’s conclusion, the landscape for the Spider-Man titles may be changed forever. Fans eager to see how the stage is set for the upcoming Spider-Men won’t want to miss this one.

Gang War draws to a close in The Amazing Spider-Man #44.

Buy The Amazing Spider-Man #44 on Comixology

GANG WAR CONCLUSION! Madame Masque makes the power move she’s been waiting to make her entire life. This is not going to go the way you think it will!

By Zeb Wells, John Romita Jr., Scott Hanna, Marcio Menyz & Joe Caramagna

The Flash #6

The first arc of The Flash draws to a close this week, and the preview pages are already some of the most heartbreaking we’ve seen in the series so far.

Not only does the preview feature a tense reunion between Wally West and Barry Allen, but they also focus more on the depression Linda Park-West is facing. Linda’s role post-childbirth and after losing her powers has been the most interesting idea the book has had, so I’m really hopeful we’ll get some more exploration of what’s going on with her starting with this month’s issue.

The Flash #6 sees Wally’s tensions between himself, his mentor, and his wife coming to a head.

Buy The Flash #6 on Comixology

THE FIRST ARC OF THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED SERIES CONCLUDES! After the shocking ending of last issue, Wally West’s world has been completely upended—and as he quite literally is putting the pieces together, The Stillness’s attempts to reach out to a higher power are answered. Lace up your boots as the first arc of the critically-acclaimed new era for the Scarlet Speedster concludes!

By Simon Spurrier, Mike Deodato Jr, & Trish Mullvihill

Punisher #4

Someone other than Frank Castle being The Punisher shouldn’t work, but I’ll be damned if this run hasn’t been great so far. Joe Garrison is different enough from Frank that he stands on his own while still encapsulating what makes The Punisher great.

That appeal is going to be put to the test this month, though, as Joe faces off against a radically different take on classic villain Jigsaw. All signs point to this being Joe’s first real trial as the new Punisher, but fans have to wonder: if Jigsaw is in the picture, can Frank Castle really be that far behind?

New Punisher Joe Garrison is contending with a new take on Jigsaw in Punisher #4.

Buy Punisher #4 on Comixology

WHO IS JIGSAW? Ever since his family was murdered, retired S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Joe Garrison has turned New York City upside down in his bloody search for answers. But now he’s finally put all the pieces together…and what he’s found could lead to all-out war. Alone and outgunned, Joe must push his deadly set of skills to their limit to stop the clandestine terror group known as JIGSAW—but even if he survives, can this all-new Punisher finally come to terms with his role as the Marvel Universe’s most dangerous hero?

By David Pepose, Dave Wachter, Dan Brown, & Cory Petit

Wolverine #44

We’ve been keeping up with Sabretooth War for a while now, but Part 3 may have been the biggest shocker so far. Not only did nobody die, but it actually undid a few apparent deaths.

Expect Sabretooth to compensate by going wild in the other direction as both X-Force, the Exiles, and more converge. And we’re not even halfway through this thing yet!

Sabretooth War continues its bi-monthly march through Logan’s life in Wolverine #44.

Buy Wolverine #44 on Comixology

SABRETOOTH WAR—PART 4! Death has followed LOGAN for over a century. But as the blood pools and the gravestones pile up around him, what happens when SABRETOOTH kills again? The fallout of significant mutant deaths, and a desperate tactical play by WOLVERINE and X-FORCE turns the SABRETOOTH WAR on its head!

By Victor LaValle, Benjamin Percy, Cory Smith, Frank D’Armata, & Cory Petit

Duke #3

Joshua Williamson’s surprising Duke series returns, with the titular GI Joe stalwart incarcerated and seemingly forced to make a deal with a figurative devil in order to escape.

The arrival of The Baroness is sure to surprise many, but it was only a matter of time before such a well-known GI Joe villain made themself known in this series.

GI Joe villain The Baroness makes her Energon Universe debut in Duke #3.

Buy Duke #3 on Comixology

Duke’s search for answers has led him to a classified holding site for America’s most dangerous prisoners. Now he’s the most wanted man in the world. Unfortunately, everyone seems to prefer him Dead over Alive.

By Joshua Williamson, Tom Reilly, & Jordie Bellaire

Batman: The Brave & The Bold #10

With The Winning Card now officially in the rearview (though fans who missed it will get the opportunity to pick it up in trade soon), The Brave & the Bold moves into its next era with a host of exciting new stories.

One such story is the surprise return to Gotham Academy. Once simultaneously one of DC’s most underrated and important ongoing books, Gotham Academy seems to be mostly forgotten in the eyes of many. But will the story, which features Maps Mizogchi, find a way to tie into her appearances in the incredible Birds of Prey run?

Batman: The Brave & The Bold returns to fan-favorite Gotham Academy for a new story.

Buy Batman: The Brave & the Bold #10 on Comixology

GOTHAM ACADEMY IS BACK IN SESSION! PLUS, A RIP-ROARING ADVENTURE STARRING ARTEMIS, AND A BATMAN BLACK & WHITE TALE FROM DAN WATTERS AND RICARDO LOPEZ ORTIZ! Gotham Academy is back in session in the first part of Karl Kerschl’s thrilling three-part Batman adventure, guest-starring Maps Mizoguchi and Tristan Grey! Kirk Langstrom, formerly Man-Bat, now clean of his serum for years, is teaching at Gotham Academy. But Man-Bat is menacing the city. Has Dr. Langstrom fallen off the wagon, or is there a deeper, far more sinister, plan afoot? Plus, get ready for a conspiracy only Lois Lane could solve, a tale of rip-roaring adventure starring Artemis, and a Batman Black & White tale from Dan Watters and Ricardo López Ortiz!

By Karl Kerschl, Dan Watters, Delilah S. Dawson, Torunn Grønbekk, Fernando Pasarin, & Ricardo López Ortiz