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  • Titans #10 review

      In the finale of “Made In Manhattan,” Abnett teases a nostalgic future, and brings a much needed jolt of energy to the arc!   It took a few months before Titans found its footing, but since that moment, this book has been one of my favorite titles to read. This arc has been a little slow though,…


  • Justice League of America #4 review

      Remember when Justice League of America: Rebirth #1 was released, and I got excited because of this teaser at the end of the book?       Remember how amped I was because of the panel of Batman holding a shield and having his life threatened, and The Atom finding Ray Palmer (or at…


  • Suicide Squad #15 review

      The conclusion to Suicide Squad’s “Burning Down the House” is exactly what I was hoping for! If you’ve been following the story, you’re in for a satisfying conclusion! I always praise Williams for his ability to craft long-form stories, and he has yet to disappoint me! I want to see him on Suicide Squad…


  • Batgirl and the Birds of Prey #9 review

      Batgirl & the Birds of Prey… Where plot points are convenient for the sake of the story. The dialogue is questionable at best. But on occasion, things are actually done well… er… decently. Maybe just ok… Or not… There are spoilers galore in this review, so turn back now if you don’t want anything…


  • Upcoming Comics: April 12, 2017

    There’s quite a bit to cover this week, so I’ll keep this short and sweet. In addition to our usual rundown, I’m going to add a second cover poll each week. This poll will be for the previous week’s variant covers. Now, I know I haven’t posted polls for February or March variant covers yet,…


  • Upcoming Comics: April 5, 2017

    April is here! It greeted me with a few April Fools jokes – some of which I completely fell for. What’s more unbelievable though, is that it is already April! I can’t believe how fast this year is flying by! Every year feels like it goes by faster. I’m definitely feeling the effects of April…


  • Justice League of America #3 review

      Justice League of America #3 is better than its previous issue, but don’t get too excited because it’s still far from great… or even good.   Considering Orlando’s previous work with DC, I’m surprised at how disappointed I am with Justice League of America. Forgetting the fact that the roster of the team stretches…


  • Titans Annual #1 review

    Before you venture into Titans Annual #1, my only advice is don’t judge it too quickly. Some plot and characterization that feels a little forced initially, pays off by the end of the issue. So, if you pick up this book, make sure you read it entirely.   Let’s talk about this story. Four members…


  • Suicide Squad/ The Banana Splits Special #1

      First off, if you’re wondering who The Banana Splits are (because I couldn’t remember them to save my life), here’s a small introduction (or reminder).   Here’s the deal, this is a black or white issue. You’re either going to like it, or you won’t. I don’t foresee there being much middle ground here.…


  • Upcoming Comics: March 29, 2017

    This was originally going to be a really light week, but due to delays, we’re a little more rounded out with the number of titles we’ll be covering. It’s the fifth Wednesday of the month, so a couple of annuals will be released. Other than that, it’s mostly DC/ Hanna Barbera crossovers… I’ll let you…


  • Detective Comics Vol. 9: Gordon At War

      I don’t look fondly on Jim Gordon’s stint as Batman. In fact, for the year that he claimed the mantle of Batman, I remained consistently vocal in my opposition of the decision. I felt as though it were a desperate attempt for something “different,” and I couldn’t believe Gordon, as a character, deciding to…


  • Mother Panic #5 review

      Yeah… Mother Panic… Uh… Well… You know, Iron Fist debuted on Netflix! Let’s just talk about that instead!   Honestly, I feel as though I could copy and paste most of what wrote in my previous review for this issue. I don’t know what happened to Mother Panic, but it lost its way, and…


  • Batman Beyond #6 review

      In this issue of Batman Beyond, Bruce babysits, Curare slices and dices, and Terry has an identity crisis.   We’ve spent more than enough time returning Batman Beyond to the status quo (aka: Terry McGinnis is Batman, and Bruce Wayne is his mentor). While I won’t highly recommend the first arc, I do think…


  • Suicide Squad #14 review

    Don’t blink! Suicide Squad #14’s “main story” flies by at light-speed, and when you realize you’ve reached the end, you’ll be upset because you’ll want more! Thankfully, the back-up is less of an actual back-up these days, and more of a character-focused aside pertaining to the events of the main story. The question is whether…


  • June 2017 Solicitations

    In June of this year, DC Comics is getting a little… Looney. As in Looney Tunes! Now, I’m not certain I’d say I’m excited about these cross-overs, but I’m definitely amused. Snyder also has an event he’ll be penning this summer. It could be could, and it could be a total mess. We’ll just have…


  • Upcoming Comics: March 22, 2017

    Last week was a stellar week for comics! Practically every issue we covered was outstanding. This week shows a lot of promise as well, and on top of that, we should also get June 2017 solicitations as well! Make sure you keep an eye out for those! Alright, on to business! For a collection of…


  • Detective Comics Vol. 8: Blood of Heroes review

    This is the first trade of Detective Comics that features Jim Gordon as Bunnyman Batman. If you followed the site during that time, then you know that I had major issue with Gordon as “Batman.” For me, it just didn’t add up for him as a character. That being said, I was curious to see…


  • Upcoming Comics: March 15, 2017

    I wanted to give an update on the dog I posted about recently. We weren’t able to find a home for him, so he’s now mine (big surprise, right?). I ended up naming him Ollie (sorry Dick), and his bold, mischievous behavior seem to fit/ justify his name. He’s learned how to jump onto tables…


  • Mother Panic #4 review

      The title of this issue is “Broken Things.” It’s kind of like when life imitates art, because there’s no better way to describe this issue… Broken.   I don’t know what in the hell is going on behind the scenes of Mother Panic, but I feel like there’s a lot of meddling. The first…


  • Batgirl and the Birds of Prey #8 review

      Last month, I was a shocked because I actually enjoyed Batgirl & the Birds of Prey. In fact, as far as the characters were concerned, I felt that it was the most natural these three women have been since Rebirth. This month… The book is even better! I haven’t reached the, “I’m a fan!”…


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