This week on Panel Chewing, Steve and Jarrod review another stack of new comics, discussing standout releases, surprising disappointments, and the books that earned a spot on this week's Pick of the Week.

The conversation includes thoughts on Absolute Martian Manhunter, Absolute Superman, The Hab, Powers 25, Odin, Ezra Cain: Mysteries of the Peril Brutal Dark, American Caper, The Punisher, and more.

In the second half of the episode, they continue their Lone Wolf and Cub readalong with Volume 7, exploring how Ogami's growing reputation changes the world around him while Daigoro begins to emerge as a character with his own sense of honor and identity. They discuss the volume's blend of self-contained stories, memorable sword fights, and the quiet moments that make the legendary manga one of the greatest character-driven series ever created.