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17 on Detective Comics #40 reviewUp to this point, I've genuinely been enjoying the Anarchy story, only to discover in this closing chapter that it was not an Anarchy story at all. As a reader, I feel lied to. It ends up being nothing more than a inventive ruse designed to hide the personal nature of the actual crime at…
It's a miracle! We have an issue of Batman Eternal with Gordon in it! We haven't seen hide nor hair of Gordon nor Bard since issue #38, and we have not seen any kind of real progression in the story since then either. Here's hoping that getting Gordon back into the fold gets our story…
If you haven’t been reading Harley Quinn, but are curious about this series, this is a pretty great jumping on point. “Demental Overload” begins a new arc and looks like it might be establishing a new direction for the Mistress of Mayhem. In this issue, Harley comes face to face with her competing goals and,…
The quickening of pace during the past several issues of Futures End has been enjoyable. Seeing Brainiac land in New York, Superman return to the world, and Bruce becoming more involved has made the series pretty enjoyable; lots of big stuff has happened. So when I read this issue, I wasn't dismayed by the attention to small(ish)…
Alright… I’m expecting some good stuff over the next month as we wrap up most of these arcs, and in some cases tease new arcs! However, if there’s one thing that I feel like the New 52 has done poorly, it’s been conclusions. I’m hoping that the end of the New 52 won’t bring about…
Now that the month has drawn to a close let's take a look back at the moments that made the biggest impact on us for better or for worse. The Batman News Review Team will be sharing their favorites and we invite you to get in on the conversation as well. And if you have…
Somehow, DC slipped these announcements past me, so I apologize for getting this to you guys extremely late! In May, we’ll get the second and final installment of Convergence. I was hoping this month’s solicitations would provide additional insight into the stories being released, but there honestly isn’t much here. I’m just going to pray…
Oh, there are some good ideas in "Clay," but there are also an abundance of bad ones like: "Hey, it'd be cool if Batman could make a light construct like the Green Lantern does but it can only be a cup!" or "What if Man-Bat's dad was an even bigger, meaner Man-Bat!" Each tale in…
Gotham Academy #5 "Save the Last Dance" Written by Becky Cloonan and Brenden Fletcher Art by Karl Kerschl Colors by Msassyk and Serge LaPointe No, your eyes are not deceiving you. I gave this issue a 9.5! Why? Because we're five months in, and this book continues to surprise me! It’s charming, fun, and has…
You know when you're driving in a 55mph speed limit zone but everyone around you insists on going 45. That's how I've felt for the last 2 months in regards to the Batman Eternal storyline. "Just go already!" This weeks chapter meanders through 9 different stories! And only 2 of them were able to hold…
The destruction of Earth 2 is at hand, and all the Wonders are fighting back against the forces of Apokolips in a last-ditch effort to save the few human beings who remain, crawling about in the dirt trying to escape the fiery inferno threatening to consume them. Sounds awesome right? Too bad so little happens.…
Featuring Origin Stories for Batgirl, Firestorm, and Poison Ivy Sandwiched between the Batgirl and Poison Ivy stories in this 10th issue of Secret Origins is an origin for Firestorm from the team of writer Dan Jurgens and artist Sean Chen. I know very little about this character (basically what I could run a search through…
You thought you were just going to get another installment of “how the gang got together” highlighting Dr. Tarr, didn’t you? Ray Fawkes and Ben Templesmith pull a fast one and overturn a whole box of toys in this issue entitled “We Fight what We Become”. No need for a mad scramble, though: everything dumped…
Catwoman #39 “Better Than He Does Himself” Written by Genevieve Valentine Art by Garry Brown Colors by Lee Loughridge Before I get into this review, I want to call attention to this cover, and how simple, yet amazing it is! I’ve found that people either love or hate Jae Lee, and if he’s not causing…
Batman '66 #20: "A Stand Up Guy" Written by Rob Williams Illustrated by Rubén Procopio Colors by Jordie Bellaire Letters by Wes Abbott What a weird issue... All the pieces are in place for a great yarn: the Joker, that cackling clown of crime, has reformed and taken on the identity of Jokerman, Gotham's new…
“Battle Royale” is sixteen adrenaline-fueled pages of Batman vs. Deathstroke and four pages of Deathstroke’s son and daughter encountering that goon named Possum from earlier in the series. But you’re not here for Possum, you’re here to read sixteen pages of Batman and Deathstroke duking it out while Harley bounces around in the background running…
Last issue promised us the showdown between the Arkham Manor murderer and the Dark Knight Detective and that’s the bulk of what we get here: Batman swooping in to put an end to the the predator haunting the manor from within its walls. This book, titled “These Walls Must Hold”, is heavy on action but…
Next month is the final chapter of EndGame, so I wanted to take a moment to reflect on where we have been, extrapolate on the future, and share some concerns. Let me start by saying, even thought I am not on board with the idea of the Joker being immortal, I have thoroughly enjoyed the…
I have to admit it: this review is nearly a week late. What makes it so bad is that it's coming at a time when Futures End is actually offering some legitimate, heavy-hitting action. There is very little in the way of "quiet moments" to be had in the pages of this issue. The story's moving --and…
Before I get into the review, there’s an observation I’d like to get out. This book is a flop. It’s not like there’s any interesting villains, cool plot points, stunning visuals, or character development in this book. Unless you are a die-hard fan of Red Hood, or just want to stare at two poorly-drawn alien…
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