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  • Upcoming Comics: February 1, 2017

    One month down! We’ve completed the Justice League vs Suicide Squad “event,” and as expected, the story served as nothing more than a bridge to set-up other stories. While I’m looking forward to some of the consequences (Justice League of America, Suicide Squad, Supergirl), I would have been even better had the event actually produced…


  • Batman Beyond #4 review

    When Batman Beyond last left off, Terminal discovered that Terry had infiltrated his circle of Jokerz, so he set out to make an example of both Terry and Dana. With those two indisposed, it’s now up to Max and Matt to help Terry and hopefully turn things around for the good guys… Considering this is…


  • Suicide Squad #10 review

    Suicide Squad #10 serves as an epilogue to Justice League vs Suicide Squad, and while this issue appears to be what you would expect initially, trust me when I tell you it’s not. “The Cost” isn’t so much about the consequences of Justice League vs Suicide Squad, but about the consequences of Amanda Waller’s actions…


  • April 2017 Solicitations

    It looks like April is going to be quite an entertaining month! Batman and Flash are going to investigate “the button.” Nightwing is going to reunite with Damian to go against Pyg (a clear nod to Grant Morrison’s excellent Batman & Robin). The team in Detective Comics will face off against the League of Shadows…


  • Upcoming Comics: January 25, 2017

    Ever since I moved back to Texas, I feel like I’ve been in a constant game of catch-up – a mission that I’ve been rather unsuccessful in conquering - BUT, it appears as though I’m actually (finally) catching up! My goal is to get back into a routine where this posts on Saturday, so we’ll…


  • Upcoming Comics: January 18, 2017

    Another week, another set of releases! This week we get the second half of Batman and Catwoman’s sexcapade on rooftops, plus another chapter of “Bludhaven” in Nightwing! I’m excited by the release of Nightwing alone, so of course I’m looking forward to Wednesday. On a separate note, we recently posted the Top 25 Covers of…


  • Top 25 Covers of 2016

    The polls have closed and the results are in! Below, you’ll find the Top 25 Covers of 2016, as voted by you! Did your favorite make the list? Do you agree with the rankings? Share your thoughts below! To see the Top 25 Covers of 2015, click here. Top 25 Covers of 2016! 25. Nightwing…


  • Batgirl and the Birds of Prey #6 review

    This is going to sound strange, but nothing inspires me to write comics more than when I read a bad comic. I felt this way while reading Anne Nocenti’s Catwoman. I felt this way when reading Sean Ryan’s New Suicide Squad. And I feel this way when I read Batgirl and the Birds of Prey.…


  • Titans #7 review

    “This reminds me of the old days.” That single line describes this issue better than anything I can possibly pull together. Titans #7 is head shoulders above any other issue in this series to date. If this is a sign of what’s to come, then we are all in for a wonderful treat!   The…


  • Suicide Squad #9 review

    I’m going to be honest, Rob Williams did not have an easy job in writing this story… assuming he was told the parameters of what he needed to write, and what he could/ couldn’t disclose by his editors. But don’t worry, this review isn’t going to be a giant excuse for the issue’s “shortcomings” simply…


  • Cover Poll: Best Cover of 2016

    The time has come… This is going to be a battle royal of Batman themed covers, and while I typically have an idea of how the votes will go, I honestly have no clue how you guys are going to vote for this. Anyway, below you’ll find a ton of covers to vote on for…


  • Upcoming Comics: January 11, 2017

    I’m super excited for this week’s releases, but most of that excitement is because of two titles: Detective Comics and Justice League/ Power Rangers. While Detective takes the first steps leading into Batwoman, Justice League/ Power Rangers brings together another crossover dream! I. Can’t. Wait. And I’m hoping someone (*cough* Batman *cough*) refers to the…


  • Cover Poll Catch-Up: Q-4 2016

    I’ve been behind since my move to Texas, and due to the holidays, I haven’t had the opportunity to catch up with some of my responsibilities for the site. So, to get back on track, we’re going to have a cover poll-ooza. There are a lot of covers below: Q4 Cover Poll, then variant cover…


  • Upcoming Comics: January 4, 2017

    Happy New Year, everyone! We’ve got some great things in the pipeline for this year, so I hope you’re excited and ready! It looks like DC will deliver the goods this year as well! In case you missed it, Geoff Johns announced he’ll return to comics this year (which should excite everyone following Darkseid War),…


  • Mother Panic #2 review

    If there is one thing you can definitely say about Mother Panic, it’s that it’s in a class of its own. Take that as you will (good, bad, weird, etc), but in the Batman mythos, it stands out.   For many reasons, I loved the first issue! Yes, some people referred to it as “just…


  • Batman Beyond #3 review

    I know the solicitation teases the Joker’s return in this issue, but trust me, that’s not what you’ll be talking about when you finish this book!   Batman Beyond has been hit or miss with me so far, but overall I’ve enjoyed it. Most of my disappointment has come from the fact that the quality…


  • Titans #6 review

    Titans #5 was the first issue that I actually enjoyed from this title. There have been moments that were nice, but ultimately there were many more moments that I found grating, heavy handed, uninspired, etc. Thankfully, this issue continues where the last chapter left off in terms of quality. In fact, I’d say it manages…


  • Upcoming Comics: December 28, 2016

    I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas, and that my Jewish friends are having a happy Hanukah! As with Thanksgiving, this was the first Christmas I spent with my family in ten years, so it was a special one! I got quite a few things, but I think my favorite gift may have been this…


  • March 2017 Solicitations

    As we wrap up 2016, we get a glimpse for how we’ll end the first quarter of 2017 with DC’s March solicitations! There are a couple of things that really excite me (Detective Comics, Nightwing, Batman Beyond) and others that I really hope improve (Batman). I guess only time will tell… Alright, let’s get to…


  • Upcoming Comics: December 21, 2016

    Christmas and Hanukah are less than a week away! The season has me like: Fear gas on roses and Catwoman’s kittens, Joker spray toxin and all of Bane’s venom, The JLA meets as Black Canary sings, These are a few of my favorite things. Purple caped ladies and Damian’s doodles, Robins and Bat Cows and…


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