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15 Years of Coverage (2010-2025)
Jay Yaws
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2 on Batman: Flashlight Projections reviewImagine you’re a citizen of Gotham City. You’re out at night and you hear a variety of sounds: the wail of sirens in the distance; gun shots coming from an alley that’s a little too close for comfort; the mad cackle of a certain Clown Prince of Crime. You’re nervous, even if you’re maybe a…
Or perhaps "Riddles" would have been a more appropriate title, as that's what this story consists of: a series of riddles where the Titans try to one-up each other. Not a bad concept by any means, and there are a few nice moments here and there, but overall this is a pretty average installment of…
Make no mistake: despite the lower score, Adventures of the Super Sons is not a bad comic. It feels weird when I don't connect with this title, as at its heart this book is simply about the joy of comics storytelling. So this latest issue is not bad by any means, as it's competently crafted…
As we reach the conclusion of the "Deathstroke vs. Batman" arc, we come to find that this whole story was: Really, the correct answer is "it's over," with hardly anything to speak for it. This is a prime example of the "idiot plot," where the conflict could have easily been resolved had the characters just…
As we approach the finale of the Injustice 2 comic, storylines need to be wrapped up and pieces need to be put into place to lead into the narrative of the video game. That's becoming ever more clear with issue 33 here, as the big action setpieces of the previous few installments make way for…
Batman is a man of plans. As the World's Greatest Detective, Batman has built an entire crime fighting career on diligence, fact-finding, and almost obsessively studying situations. The idea that, given enough prep time, Batman could beat anybody in a fight is a debate for another day, but there's at least a kernel of truth…
This is a very nice comic. It's light, frothy fun without any sort of agenda other than wanting to be light, frothy fun. I mean this not as a slight, but as a compliment. After all, Archie and Batman '66 are all about evoking a specific time and place, so why mess with a proven…
Emerald warriors fight valiantly against their crimson-hued foes. A hero, often viewed as a joke, embraces a promise made to a fallen friend. Lobo kicks a space kitty. In any other book those disparate elements might not work, but such is not the case with Injustice. Once again this book is a massive entertainment, providing…
Batman is a pretty popular guy, I think it's safe to say. He's been featured in countless comic books, has been the star of some incredibly successful movies, and is generally considered the baseline of cool comic characters. For several years now, DC Comics have even designated an entire day as Batman Day (ignoring the…
At first glance, I was a little leery of this story. Sure, it was written by Sholly Fisch, and you should know by now that I'm a fan of the guy. Still, another story about movies? Returning the Titans to that well yet again? I'm kind of ready for something new. Thankfully, this story is…
The Super Sons return from a bit of a summer vacation to... uh, go on summer vacation. Yes, the boys are back with a new title and new adventures after their self-titled series came to a close just a few months ago. The ever-reliable writer Peter Tomasi is back, joined by the art team of…
Some ideas are just so honest, so pure that we see them and wonder "how has this never been done before?" They make us examine ourselves, our places in the world, and humanity as a whole. Oftentimes they can make us have a new perspective, a new outlook on life, one that is more hopeful…
When this story began, I was pleasantly surprised. When you read the title “Deathstroke vs. Batman,” you’d be forgiven for thinking that the conflict would be nothing more than a physical contest between the two characters. After all, both men are among the best fighters and tacticians in the DC Universe, and the “who would…
Her name is Erika. She is the daughter of an immigrant. Her father is a puppet-maker. He is her whole world, and he is taken from her. She knows pain. She knows loss. She is full of rage. She is Marionette. At the halfway point of the series, Doomsday Clock has delivered its most emotional…
Batman '66 is perpetually stuck in the late Sixties. That's part of the charm of the book, of course, and it's what makes it work. After all, we've seen what happens when you try to take the West and Ward Caped Crusaders out of their very specific time and place and it just doesn't work. …
Truly, this is the year of Starro. The psychic space starfish made a huge comeback in the event series Metal, sass-talking his way into our hearts. The irreverent, sarcastic characterization was totally unexpected, yet it worked in how ridiculous it was. Fast forward to No Justice, where Starro was teamed up with heroes and villains…
Spinning out of Harley Quinn #42, writer Frank Tieri and artist Mauricet will dive deeper into the Mad Maxian future that Harley Quinn found herself in with the upcoming miniseries Old Lady Harley. Debuting this October, the series will have more futuristic hijinks as well as flashbacks detailing the rift that was driven between Harley…
I think it goes without saying that DC Comics' upcoming DC Universe streaming service is one of the most anticipated products of the year. With original series, classic movies, and plenty of comics, the app looks to be a one-stop shop for DC fans of all sorts. Before the launch of the service this fall,…
The Teen Titans are movie stars! While I'm... pretty sure a similar scenario came up in a recent issue, it doesn't matter. With an actual for-real movie coming out soon, it only makes sense that the comic series would capitalize on their silver screen presence. Yet even with a pretty foolproof concept from the usually…
A curious thing happened as I was reading Deathstroke #33: I had a really good time. That may seem like a backhanded compliment, but considering I've found most of this arc to be both incomprehensible and nonsensical, I'll take it. The entertainment factor is thanks in no small part to Damian and his verbal sparring…
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This is an archive of Batman-News.com from 2010 to 2025. For the latest news, check out BatmanNews.com