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  • The Folio Society to publish hardcover Batman compilation for 85th Anniversary

    In collaboration with DC, The Folio Society, an independent hardback book publisher, will celebrate the 85th anniversary of the first comic book appearance of Batman with the release of DC: Batman! This collectible compilation includes a total of twelve classic comics from of iconic creators such as Bill Finger, Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson, Denny O'Neil,…


  • Nightwing #111 review

    Honestly, in between earth shattering events and family squabbles, Batman and Nightwing never get much face time. Luckily, when Heartless kills a man in Gotham, Dick and Bruce unite to solve the sensitive mystery together. Coincidentally, the murderer leaves the victims son Iko alive. Let's dive deeper. Left Behind While out on patrol, Batman encounters…


  • Batman: City Of Madness #3 review

    After three harrowing issues, Batman: City Of Madness comes to a sudden end! Before the Batman Below can corrupt Jevonney, Batman must battle new versions of his rogues in a dark mirror world. Only, the denizens of the twisted parallel world may not be what he expected at all. Swallowed By The Mouth Of Madness…


  • Outsiders #4 review

    The Outsiders continue exploring the weird and wild underbelly of the DC Universe the best they can. This time, Drummer takes the lead in the investigation of worldwide phenomenon surrounding a new metahuman. Rather than focus on the team's perspective, Kelly and Lanzing take readers through the life of a troubled twenty-something. Let's take a…


  • Suicide Squad: Kill Arkham Asylum #1 review

    Keeping the synergy between DC television, film, and games, Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League releases a prequel tie-in comic. Set after the Arkham Asylum trilogy, and before the events of the game, Suicide Squad: Kill Arkham Asylum softly introduces the new status quo. Let's take a look! Is This What We've Been Waiting For?…


  • DC Power 2024 #1 review

    Once more, the DC Power anthology returns in honor of Black History Month! Following a deeply personal foreword by Morgan Hampton about the importance of representation to black nerds, the book covers ten different stories set in the DC Universe. Of course, each one highlights unique or unrepresented elements of black culture rarely seen in…


  • Beast World #6 review

    We've made it to the end! Like any uncomfortably long and rough road trip, all I want to do is get out and kiss the ground. Before Tom Taylor's Beast World ends, the heroes must figure out how to stop Dr. Hate and Amanda Waller's plans. Show Your Work I don't know when or how,…


  • Beast World #5 review

    As usual, DC promises that every event will be "a game changer," and that the universe "won't be the same." To this end, Beast World features violent mass murder and trauma throughout that world. Most importantly, our optimistic changeling, Beast Boy, is now dead. Before the DC Universe can mourn the lost hero, they must…


  • Nightwing #110 review

    Imperceptibly, Nightwing makes use of its cat meme cover and tells an actual "cat person" story. By the convenience of Beast World, Nightwing and Jon Kent team up to track down Damian when he goes missing. Although, they may need to pry him out of the hands of DC's newest "Beast Woman." Good Cop, Super…


  • Beast World #4 review

    Tom Taylor continues to guide the Titans through their first and possibly last time leading a crisis. As the tension and collateral rises, Amanda Waller pulls the trigger at just the right time to undermine the heroes. Let's take a look! Pain, Confusion, Fear, and Loss Where the heroes have begun to run out of…


  • Outsiders #3 review

    In this next fantastical issue of Kelly and Lanzing's Outsiders, Luke and Kate explore a niche pocket universe. However, before the two know it, they end up knee deep in an uncomfortable amount of parallel Batmen. Let's take a closer look! Because Why Not Following the book's episodic format, the Outsiders choose another random mystery…


  • Titans #6 review

    Titans continues its Brother Eternity storyline in the midst of the line wide Beast World event. This time, Brother Eternity attempts to salvage his plan for world domination. Consequently, the Titans must foil Brother Eternity's plans and hold the line until the beast crisis ends. Let's take a look! Royal Blood Starfire takes much of…


  • Beast World #3 review

    Tom Taylor has taken the same world-ending infections terrorizing DCeased and DC Vs. Vampires to the main universe. After stopping an alien invasion, Amanda Waller causes most nations to transform into beasts against their will. Now, it is up to the surviving heroes to undo the nightmare reality of the Beast World. Keeps The Doctor…


  • Nightwing #109 review

    Originally, this arc was going to be Nightwing's first swashbuckling pirate adventure. An infamous yet secretive pirate crew protecting their mysterious bank needed his help following theft and murder! Unfortunately, I think the ship has sailed on Tom Taylor's pirate arc. Let's take a look. The Heart of The Story First and foremost, the story…


  • Batman: City Of Madness #2 review

    Christian Ward's City of Madness takes place in a topsy turvy world bleeding into Gotham City. After a terrifying version of the dark knight escapes from beneath the city, Gotham's rogues experience otherworldly side effects. Now, Batman and his allies must get ahold of the situation before the city falls to the unexpected calamity. And…


  • Outsiders #2 review

    Luke Fox is curious about the unknown corners of the globe. Luckily, because his father stole Bruce's money during Joker War, he has the money and time to explore it. Indulging his quest for knowledge is Bat-Family black sheep Kate Kane and a new version of Wildstorm's Drummer. As equal partners, Kate has her own…


  • Beast World #2 review

    After Beast Boy's transformation, the entire DC Universe reels in shock of a worldwide shapeshifter epidemic. Horrifyingly, every nation of the world must contend with violent beast attacks. Pretty soon the Titans, Justice League, and all other metahumans become targets of the power hungry parasitic horde. If anything, I feel bad for Beast Boy. Let's…


  • Gargoyle of Gotham #2 review

    The second installment of Gargoyle of Gotham by Rafael Grampá picks up where it left off. Batman defeats the ink covered serial killer Crytoon with his bare hands. However, the following investigation potentially reveals a complex web of corruption, and yet another serial killer is still on the loose! Don't Try This At Home Batman…


  • Beast World #1 review

    The first major challenge Gardner Fox presents for his Justice League in Brave In The Bold #28 (1960) is the conqueror, Starro. Throughout the decades, Starro would return, even reincarnating as the innocent "Jarro" in Scott Snyder's No Justice (2018). After the Justice League disbanded, it makes sense to christen the Titans with their own…


  • Titans #5 review

    As the Out Of The Shadows arc comes to a close, the Titans conclude the first act of the series' most pressing issues. Firstly, Beast Boy continues his mission to challenge the way the Titans save the day. Most importantly, Nightwing solves the mystery of Wally's death using his own methods. Yet, the Titans still…


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