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21 on Batman/Superman #15 reviewI've been very optimistic about this series. In the face of delays, artist changes, and strange directions I've said, "Okay, let's go with it." As this issue concludes an "arc" I kind of feel like the friend who says, "There's no way Eric would've cheated on Carol," and then is told that, yes, Eric did…
One thing that can be said about Tomasi's knack for storytelling is that each issue takes a distinctive, if small, step forward in the story. I can see the yellow steno pages at Peter Tomasi's desk with things written in it like "Bruce arrives on Apokolips. Batfamily makes move. Show Kalibak threat." The story takes…
Futures End has been on the up and up here lately, and it continues in issue #23 with more solid story progression. There are some new advertisements out that are pretty epic (if not a bit spoilerific) that've got me proud to be reading this title. "Too late," it reads, "Eye have seen it. You will…
If you've been reading my reviews of this series, you'll know I'm a fan. I like how Greg Pak handles the inner monologues. I like the interactions between Bruce and Clark and how important that relationship is. I even like Jae Lee's artwork. This puts me in the minority with my friends and many who…
I'm glad Justice League is getting caught up from the delays. The cover by Jason Fabok looks great. Jessica Cruz's character has an interesting development. Unfortunately, these are the most positive things I can say about this issue. I did not find it worth $3.99 or perhaps $2.99. I must confess: I did just get finished reading Grayson #3…
Last month's Grayson: Futures End #1 was fantastic. If you haven't picked that up, go and do so. I thought it would have thrown a wrench in this series and really just set it off pace, but I was wrong. It carried with it big themes and creative writing. So this time going back into the main…
This is our first week coming out of Futures End month. I suspect there's been a bump in Futures End readers just out of sheer curiosity or plain necessity. This issue hops back into the old multi-story mode, giving us several small sections to inch our way through, though this time there seems to be an overall quickening of…
This issue of Futures End is unlike any other. Usually, each issue contains five or six micro sections, each with a tiny tease of information. This issue is one giant story, or rather, one giant exposition. It is a more than welcome exposition though. For weeks we've all wondered about this war between worlds. Each issue has…
Futures End Month hits Batman/Superman this week and it's an overall welcomed visit. We aren't treated to anything particularly new or groundbreaking, nor are we given an overly moving story. What we have is the comic book equivalent of "vamping", where in a song a musician may repeat phrases or rhythms over and over for effect. The effect…
Coming off a series reboot, Teen Titans is forced to take a break with Futures End Month. Like waves in the ocean, these Futures End Month titles ebb and flow with good quality stories. Unfortunately for a series that's trying to gain traction, it ebbs kinda bad. SPOILERS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ARTICLE Like most every other Futures End title, the story begins "five years from now".…
I think we can all gather together and say, "Thank you Ryan Sook. You have bestowed upon us so many superb covers thus far in Futures End. We all loved Constantine sitting down in the sand. Several of us can't get that purple guy out of our brains from issue #8. The image of Ronnie and Jason…
Ray Fawkes makes a good effort to make the reader feel as if they are still reading a Batman and Robin title even though it's Futures End month. Unlike other events where it's a crapshoot as to what story you'll find behind the cover of your favorite series, events in Batman and Robin's pages reflect themes in previous issues. Heretic,…
We take a break from our delayed Justice League series to answer the call of Futures End month. Here, Jeff Lemire (co-writer of Futures End) takes us on a far-out and heady journey five years into the future. It is a big departure from the Justice League as we know it. Batman, Wonder Woman, and Superman are all absent. For you…
For those who did not want to throw down $56.81 plus tax to read every issue of Futures End so far: this is for you. For those who got depressed, downhearted, or disenchanted and dropped the title but want to catch back up: this is for you. For those who didn't care at all but are suddenly flushed with…
This issue of Futures End excites me for the most part. We get more than one panel of Terry, Tim shaves his burly beard, and there is a decent amount of tension being built up with several characters. With nineteen issues of backstory I don't see a reason this should be cause for celebration; but, as we…
It's amazing how varied each issue of Futures End can be. Even within the same issue, one section can bring you up and another will bring you down. Last week was a good week for the title. This week, being the start of Futures End month, you'd think DC would hit hard like last week to hopefully snag a…
Justice League comes to us delayed for a couple issues, but it's nonetheless here. Do you remember what's going on with the new Power Ring? Jessica Cruz was chosen by Power Ring to be its next host. The Doom Patrol and the Justice League along with Lex Luthor all converge on Jessica Cruz's Power Ring breakdown.…
The September-long Futures End one-shots are rolling in. For me, it begins with Grayson and I couldn't be happier. I enjoyed this comic so much that I immediately had to read it again as soon as I finished. You will have to do the same, so be prepared. If you're having doubts about buying this issue, skip down to…
If you've been following this series, you know the snail's pace that each story unfolds. Some story lines go a couple issues before they are even touched upon. Where is Tim? Where is Terry? Why do these stories seem like they belong in separate comics? Well, let me assure you: it has not been an…
This must be the Madden video game curse for comic books. Apparently, if an athlete is featured on the cover of a new Madden video game, that player will suffer significant injuries during the following season. Admittedly, I don't watch/care for much football, but I can safely say this: if an artist's name is "Lee"…
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This is an archive of Batman-News.com from 2010 to 2025. For the latest news, check out BatmanNews.com