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1 on Poison Ivy #27 ReviewIvy investigates a mysterious terroristic plot claiming her as leader in this issue. It’s a bit of a lull narratively that substitutes the generally exciting writing of G. Willow Wilson for a slightly tedious read. In terms of plot progression, there’s a lot here. Ivy puts Janet-from-HR in that mysterious abandoned city to stay while…
G. Willow Wilson should be given some kind of award as the ambassador of all ecologically-themed characters. Not only does this Poison Ivy and Swamp Thing one-shot explore Pamela’s personality, it perfectly captures the roots of one of DC’s best horror characters. The premise of this one-shot is relatively simple. Swamp Thing (referred to as…
After reaching the crescendo of G. Willow Wilson’s new Ivy origin arc, we’re diving into a new narrative that moves Pamela away from existential musings into a more traditional conflict. The Green Knight movement foreshadowed in last month’s issue is committing acts of terror across Gotham, and the media is quick to attribute the attacks…
We got a fun special oversized Poison Ivy issue this month featuring four short stories for different authors, tied together with a prologue and epilogue suggesting what could come next for the series. Beneath the Surface The first story written by Joanne Starer is basically a brief freudian nightmare. Batman takes on Poison Ivy at…
The Boy Wonder wraps-up with the obligatory fight between Damian and Ra's al Ghul with help from the rest of the Bat family. Does this consistently enjoyable miniseries stick the landing? I’d say it gets pretty close. You know that joke about Batman basically being a trust fund kid who beats up poor people? Writer…
Damian Wayne faces off against Ra's al Ghul in the fourth issue of what is shaping up to be one of the best miniseries about Batman’s son. Issue #4 recovers from a weaker third issue to deliver a strong emotional exploration of Robin’s struggle to fit into both his biological and chosen family. This is…
Titans #13 is an unredeemable slog. Six issues into the ‘Dark Winged Queen’ arc, writer Tom Taylor has completely lost me. This time around, Nightwing continues to grapple with Raven's split personality while Beast Boy and Cyborg go on a side mission to a sovereign nation to fight Apex Ava. What I find so frustrating about…
This is an amazing conclusion to what has been a masterful arc written by G. Willow Wilson. I can confidently say this is the best Ivy series I've ever read, and this is a fitting way to cap-off this big arc of her new origin. There’s no getting around spoilers when discussing this one so…
Juni Ba’s Boy Wonder is one of those miniseries that has unexpectedly become one of my favorite reads this year. While the intentionally childlike art style and parable-esque storytelling take a few pages to get used to, Ba has crafted a delightful exploration of the Bat family in the prestige format of DC’s Black Label.…
It’s exhausting to continually return to this comic. Vanadia takes on the Titans in this issue as the Darked Wing Queen prepares to take over, just like last issue. I’d offer a more thorough plot synopsis of Titans #12, but honestly, it would pretty much be the same description as last time. Vanadia is still…
Happy Pride Month y’all! Poison Ivy is one of DC’s best queer characters in my opinion so I just wanted to start off this review by acknowledging that June is here. If you plan to celebrate please stay safe and hydrated. Okay, now that I’m done being everyone’s mom, let’s get into this review. We’re…
Parables have an almost child-like quality. The point is to communicate a moral or spiritual lesson succinctly, so they typically have a story-book cadance while still communicating deeper themes. The Boy Wonder offers a refreshing take on the Bat family using that lullaby-influenced structure. This miniseries is a breath of fresh air because of how it tells…
Do you remember that moment in high school where the teacher announced that an exam would be graded on a curve and a collective sigh was heard around the room? That’s sort of the energy with which I’m approaching Titans at this point. This isn’t an amazing series or issue, but I’m settling into the…
When I was about thirteen-years-old I was scouring through dusty back issue boxes in my local comic shop and happened upon the late ‘90s Batman/Judge Dredd: Die Laughing miniseries. In retrospect, it wasn’t a particularly appropriate read for such a young comics fan, but I remember feeling enchanted by the idea that a comic book…
Before we start chatting about this comic, I have to admit something. I've never liked Damian Wayne as a character. He's as moody and insufferable as Jason Todd without any of the qualities that make the Red Hood interesting. So when I picked up the inaugural issue of The Boy Wonder, I was skeptical. It…
Zombies creeping through a devastated marshland. Poison Ivy undergoing a transformation showcasing a powerful new ability. Solomon Grundy hanging out with Killer Croc. These are just a few of the stellar elements that come together in Poison Ivy #22. Unfortunately, these concepts don’t get as much opportunity to shine as they should. My recap of…
Raven’s brother Trilogy goes after the team in the hopes of winning Trigon's approval in this issue of Titans. I'll start off by saying what I like here. It's fun to have an issue that mostly centers on the interplay between Trilogy, Trigon and Raven. This isn't really a story about the Titans so much…
The series title Batman/Dylan Dog gives the Italian nightmare investigator second billing, but this is increasingly his comic with Batman as a secondary character. I have no problem with that, because this comic makes full use of Dylan Dog in a delightfully spooky way. Batman and Dylan Dog manage to cure Catwoman and Groucho from…
As Poison Ivy experiences an agonizing brush with death, her mind continues to flash back to her origin. Issue #21 wraps up this arc, giving readers their promised explanation of how Pamela Isley became Poison Ivy. From a plot perspective, this new origin is pretty simple: Ivy is experimented upon by Dr. Jason Woodrue, gains…
Raven is under the control of Trigon and manipulating her way toward world dominance in Titans #9. Writer Tom Taylor offers readers a solid second part of the "Dark-Winged Queen" arc in which the team navigates Beast Boy’s public relations nightmare while Trigon works to take control of earth. What I appreciated most about this…
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