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  • Justice League of America #12 review

      Twelve issues in, and we’re finally getting what we’d hoped and expected to get from Justice League of America since its announcement! I won’t lie, the issues leading up to this arc have been… challenging. This issue, however, makes up for all of that and is a great jumping-on point! So… Jump on, because…


  • Upcoming Comics: August 9, 2017

    This will be an interesting week for comics! We’re saying goodbye to one title, welcome back to another, and are encountering an interesting shift in quality for the other titles – some for the better, some for the worse. Regardless, I’m excited to read (nearly) all of the titles being released this week, and you…


  • Cover Talk: Special 2017 Q-1 Cover Poll

    2017 Q-1 Cover Poll The top covers and variant covers of each week for the months of January through March are featured below, along with some “Wild Cards” that performed well in their week’s cover poll. You will be allowed to vote for as many covers as you’d like. The poll will be open for…


  • Upcoming Comics: August 2, 2017

    I’m still on a high from San Diego Comic-Con! We shared quite a bit of information over the past week, and still have a few things coming! If you haven’t checked out our interviews or coverage, I highly recommend you do so! We currently have interviews with Steve Orland (Batman/ The Shadow), Kyle Higgins (Nightwing:…


  • Cover Talk: July 31, 2017

    I hope you’re ready to talk covers, because we have a slew of them this week! We’re playing catch-up this week, so you’ll find three weeks worth of cover polls, two weeks of results, and then the results for all of the March 2017 Variant Cover Polls. Now that we have those results, we will…


  • SDCC 2017: DC Comics recap

    San Diego Comic-Con came and went way too quickly! WAY. TOO. QUICKLY! What makes it even worse, is now I’m back at my day job. What’s that about? Can someone make attending cons a job? Cause I’m your guy! I mean, other than writing comics for a living, what would be more fun than getting…


  • Batman Beyond #10 review

      If we learned anything from Batman Beyond #10, it’s that Damian never loses his arrogance!   Batman Beyond #10 is a really quick read, but it’s an entertaining one! We finally get to take a glimpse into what put Damian on the path from Boy Wonder, to Batman, to Ra’s al Ghul. If you’re…


  • Justice League of America #11 review

      Believe it or not, I think this is the best issue of Justice League of America since its debut! I’m hoping (seriously… “hoping” should be bold and in caps) that this is just the beginning of JLA catching its stride.   Leading up to Justice League of America, I felt the title had a…


  • Suicide Squad #22 review

    In this issue of Suicide Squad, Harley’s reign as field leader continues while, surprisingly, the most interesting aspects of the chapter stem from Waller’s plot! If there’s one thing I really enjoy about Rob Williams (other than the fact that he embraces consequences in his narratives), it’s that he keeps you on your toes. Every…


  • Upcoming Comics: July 26, 2017

    I survived my third San Diego Comic-Con! I’m going to keep all of this brief because I have SO MUCH I need to try and cover this week! First, I’m bringing you this (Upcoming Comics) so we can actually have a chance to discuss this week’s releases before they’re released! As we progress through the…


  • Upcoming Comics: July 19, 2017

    Guys!!!! We leave for Comic-Con tomorrow! Andrew, Brandon, Jay, and I will all be attending this year, so make sure you follow us on Twitter for full coverage! We’ll also be posting major announcements on the site, but for everything else (you know, all those cool little tidbits), you’re going to have to follow us!…


  • Justice League of America #10 review

      Oh Justice League of America… You’re a mess of a book, but I’d be lying if I didn’t admit that part of me loves how terrible you are.   There are a number of problems with Justice League of America, and when you take a moment to assess how you could improve it, you…


  • Titans #13 review

      Yet again, Dan Abnett proves that Titans is not only the best hero, team book being published by DC at the moment, but also one of the most entertaining!   Something needs be said about properly planning a narrative. Take one look at Titans, and it’s clear that Abnett has plans set to run…


  • Batgirl and the Birds of Prey #12 review

      Batgirl & the Birds of Prey continues its run as a ridiculous book, with little substance, illogical plots and motivations, and insulting characterizations… Twelve issues in, it’s clear none of these aspects will change, so if you’re hoping for something different, then I’m sorry to tell you that it probably won’t happen. BUT, the…


  • Suicide Squad #21 review

      In this chapter of Suicide Squad, Amanda Waller goes on trial, and Harley Quinn takes over as the field leader of the Squad! I wish I could say I enjoyed this issue as much as I typically do, but this whole Harley thing is really throwing me off!   Writing comics is no easy…


  • Upcoming Comics: July 12, 2017

    Did everyone have a happy 4th of July? Hopefully none of you lost a finger, eye, or foot from fireworks. That would be…. Well, it would be funny, but I would feel bad for you. (I’m kidding… I would just feel bad for you… maybe…). I got to spend the day with my family –…


  • Cover Talk: July 6, 2017

    I posted last week’s Cover Talk late, so I’m going to hold off on posting the results for those polls until next week. Last week’s post also included the March Variant Cover Polls to help get us caught up, so if you didn’t vote, you can do so by clicking here. Make your voice heard…


  • Upcoming Comics: July 5, 2017

    July 5, 2017 Happy 4th of July, everyone! I hope those of you that are in the states have something fun planned today! Try to spend time with family or friends and make the most of the day! And blow stuff up if your city/state allows it! Cause what’s Independence Day without some fireworks? Alright,…


  • Cover Talk: July 4, 2017

    I'm going to keep this short and sweet because we have A LOT of covers to get to! In addition to the usual covers, all of the May variant covers are listed as well by the week of their release! Next week I'll include the Q-1 Variant Cover Poll! Below you’ll find the cover of…


  • Justice League of America #9 review

      You know the phrase, “The road to hell is paved with good intentions.” I often think of that phrase when I read Justice League of America. I see what Orlando is trying to do. The heart is there… but the execution is far from good.   Since its launch, JLA has been plagued with…


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