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20 on Batgirl #35 reviewIn my coverage of Batgirl #34, I celebrated the arrival of entertaining new versions of The Terrible Trio, and bemoaned the continued surfeit of soap opera. Readers of the same disposition may enjoy issue #35 a little more as Babs spends the whole book in-costume, battling her new enemies. That’s right; this month, there is…
In Batgirl #34, a new story arc begins. Its called ‘Terrible,’ which I’m glad to say does not describe the quality of the issue. Of course, the title in question pertains to the return of The Terrible Trio, a triumvirate of animal-themed Batman villains that first debuted in 1958, but haven’t enjoyed the popularity or…
‘Old Enemies,’ the last arc of Batgirl, left plenty of loose threads hanging, so the last thing Babs needs right now is another distraction. Nonetheless, The Batman Who Laughs #2 saw the return of her psychopath brother, so it was only a matter of time before the siblings were reunited. In Batgirl #33, Mairghread Scott…
Batgirl #32 is titled ‘Old Enemies: Finale’ but it doesn’t involve a dramatic showdown between old enemies and it doesn’t feel like the end of the story. Yes, this is the last time we’ll be seeing Cormorant for a while but (as established in my review for issue #31) he’s a new enemy. The only…
Batgirl #31 doesn’t get off to a good start. Last issue opened with an essential recap because important events had taken place between issue #29 and issue #30. This time, we’re given a recap of issue #30, which is entirely unnecessary if you’re keeping up with this series, as most readers are. What makes matters…
Batgirl #30 marks the beginning of a new arc, ‘Old Enemies.’ I really enjoyed Mairghread Scott’s first storyline but I wasn’t enamoured of Wyrm or Grotesque so I’m delighted that this story will be dealing with established villains. The first to be introduced is Jason Bard. This is the New 52 version of the character,…
Ben Oliver's cover for Titans #30 really rubs it in your face, doesn't it? At the beginning of Rebirth, Titans was one of the most promising titles, tying in closely to DC Universe: Rebirth and featuring a loveable group of heroes whose history together made them feel like real people. The quality of the series…
In part two of ‘The Final Joke,’ our heroes deal with the repercussions of the explosion in issue #25 and the equally explosive news that the Joker has returned. Though the issue is mostly non-essential to the unfolding plot, it’s an action-packed read featuring the dynamic artwork of Brett Booth! In fact, most of the…
‘The Witching Hour’ may be over but the Justice League Dark just can’t catch a break! While Swamp Thing and Constantine try to repair the damage done in the first two arcs of the series, the rest of the team become embroiled in another dangerous situation, courtesy of Detective Chimp… Bobo seems to be the…
In Titans #28, Dan Abnett delivered a script packed with character progression, logical plotting, plausible decisions, mischievous humour, and an uplifting message about persevering in the face of adversity. In Titans #29, he’s thrown all of this out the Boom Room window. If you were enjoying the long festival of misery that was Titans then you…
In ‘The Witching Hour,’ Tynion IV has taken us on a wild ride through the magical landmarks of the DC Universe and now it’s time for the grand finale! By the end of last issue, Hecate’s victory was all but assured; Diana’s soul was trapped in limbo while her body wreaked havoc and her fellow…
In Justice League #10, Aquaman met the Triumvirate of Sea Gods, an invading force which flooded the Earth. The Titans are weakened, still coming to terms with the news that their friend and leader Nightwing has been shot in the head (in Batman #55). How will they cope with the Drowned Earth, and can Dan…
Batman Beyond #25 kicks off a brand-new arc, ‘The Final Joke.’ It’s the story Jurgens has been building towards since Rebirth began, so it’s a golden opportunity for him to turn things around and make this title good again. The issue starts strong, with the reintroduction of popular characters Dick Grayson and the Joker. Getting…
The groundwork has been laid; now it’s time for action! Wonder Woman #56 explained Hecate’s motivation and Justice League Dark #4 (which seamlessly picks up exactly where the previous issue left off) builds on what we’ve learnt by bringing the heroes face to face with the villain. Tynion’s pacing throughout this series has been perfect…
If you’re looking for a traditional comic book featuring good guys merrily punching bad guys in the face, Titans is often the right place to look. Issue #27, on the other hand, foregoes action in favour of a downbeat story dealing with the recent tragedies that have befallen the team. The events in question have…
It’s October. The nights are drawing in, the wind is whistling in the eaves, the branches of the trees are bare and claw-like, the mist peels aside to reveal a full moon...It’s the perfect time for a bold, disturbing crossover like ‘The Witching Hour’! It’s also good timing for Justice League Dark. Last week, James…
‘I’m afraid this is only the beginning’ -Zatanna, Justice League Dark #3 With horrors like the Upside-Down Man and the Otherkind invading, I can understand why the heroes of the Justice League Dark may be feeling apprehensive. However, for those of us living here on Earth Prime (Earth-33 in the orrery of worlds), where the…
This week in Titans, Dick and Donna get new coats! Also, the team are on the trail of the Blood Cult, who have nefarious plans for the Source Wall energy. Given that the Boom Room can travel anywhere, I wondered in my review for issue #25 whether the team would ever travel outside the United…
It's the final issue of the 'Target: Batman' arc so it's time for Terry to finally deal with the mob, Robin, and the new Scarecrow controlling them. But he doesn't. Spoilers ahead. Superhero stories are almost invariably driven by the actions of the villain so it’s important to have a good one. I like that Neo…
The first few pages of Titans #25 had me feeling a little deflated. I rolled my eyes when I saw yet another mindless leviathan on the first page, and felt that pages were being wasted when the whole team reiterated their latest Source Wall theories a few times, checked in and took their instructions via…
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