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9 on Dark Nights: Death Metal: The Last Stories of the DC Universe #1 reviewDeath Metal, as an event, has been a mixed bag. Some of the tie-ins were quite bad, while others were pretty good. I think this isn’t the case with just the tie-ins, but the main story as well, which isn’t quite the homerun that I want it to be. True to form, The Last Stories…
When it was announced that Batman: Black and White would be returning, I was really excited! I tend to love Batman: Black & White because it gives the writer a chance to come in and deliver a short, focused story that is centered on a single theme or characterization. It’s similar to the anniversary issues,…
Okay, so what do we all actually think about Flashpoint? I don’t think I ever found a consensus on the story. From reviews at the time, I got the sense that people thought it was an interesting event that was weighed down by its stakes and scale – never able to live up to its…
Evening, Matina! How are things going for you this week? (Afternoon, Nick. Things are good, how about you?) Oh, just peachy, really. But, more importantly, how are you? (Me? I’m good, had a nice week. How’s your week been?) Great! Great. Good week. Great time. Thanks, yeah. Good stuff. (…So...) So-- yeah. Hey, how long…
Just when this book starts to get back on track, after the mess that was “Joker War,” it turns out that this issue is also the penultimate chapter of Tomasi’s run on the title! It seems a little odd, because to me #1032 doesn’t feel like the penultimate issue of an arc, let alone an…
Covid has me running circles at my day job since a number of employees are quarantined and we’re in our peak season, so I’m keeping this short and sweet this week. There won’t be any commentary on the titles this week, but I will drop them into the anticipation scale. Alright, on to business. This…
We’ve reached the third chapter of “Ghost Stories” by James Tynion, and this is probably my least favorite issue in this arc. To be clear, I already wasn’t crazy about this arc or this run, so… yeah... The previous issue ended with Clownhunter going after Harley. Ghost-Maker going after Clownhunter. And Batman going after Ghost-Maker.…
Hey, Joker War? How’s that crossover event going? ...It’s over? Cool, cool. How’s Death Metal chugging along? ...Still going? Well, okay. When’s Future State? Next month?! Alright, screw it. We can probably squeeze in a Christmas event, right? No one’s gonna mind. Justice League: Endless Winter is the literary embodiment of a stocking stuffer, and…
Batman/Catwoman #1 is yet another intriguing puzzle courtesy of Tom King, which is sure to satisfy his fans and frustrate his detractors. However, despite its chilly atmosphere and non-linear structure, the real mystery is exactly how this book will work its way through DC Comics’ sticky continuity. For those unaware, Batman/Catwoman is a continuation of…
DCeased as a whole has had its ups and downs. There have been outstanding moments, and there have been certain creative choices that I disagree with. Still, I’ve enjoyed this series…up until this point. I’m afraid that the creative team has lost me. I just wasn’t enjoying this issue. For starters, I’m not a fan…
I hope everyone had a happy and safe Thanksgiving. I know it was probably smaller than many of us would have wanted, but it’s just a sign of the times and safety is important. But, with Thanksgiving behind us, that means that winter is coming! Endless Winter, not Game of Thrones. Yes, that’s right, we’re…
We’ve reached the end of Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo’s Suicide Squad! Does the creative team deliver a satisfying conclusion or does the book crash and burn on its way out? Find out below! Despite stating otherwise in interviews, there’s no way that DC – or Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo’s for that matter –…
Batman and Superman created an AI program to stop villains, but for some reason this program decided that in order to figure out how to stop them, it would have to become a villain itself. It has created a Composite Superman/Batman robot to accomplish this goal, and our heroes have to find a way to…
This week’s Detective Comics is yet another example of Tomasi’s ability to write strong characters. We see this on the opening pages, as Nakano is being visited by The Mirror, who tries to get Nakano to side with him. However, Nakano straight up tells Mirror that he has no interest in “having [the election] being…
Batman Beyond #49 doesn’t reinvent the wheel when it comes to time travel plotlines and while my hopes for a more in depth examination into Terry’s relationship with his father and Bruce weren’t fully realized, this month’s issue still delivers a mostly satisfying ending for this two-part story. There’s an endearing throwback vibe for this…
The Death Metal side stories have been a mix of issues that feel critical to the larger story, and those that could be considered fluff or window dressing on the whole event. The Multiverse Who Laughs falls squarely into that second category. It is another anthology, and packed with 5 different stories of “worlds gone…
I’ve been looking forward to issue #51 of Red Hood for a while now. The appeal of seeing a new creative team take over the title was exciting enough, and now that I’ve read it I cannot wait to see where it goes. This issue works best in how it sets up the series going…
Thanksgiving is this Thursday for those of us here in the states! That means many of us are out of school or will have a long weekend, which allows for plenty of time to read some comics! It might even allow time for some of you who have considered joining our review team to actually…
At long last, Batman's adventures on Earth One will continue. Or at least, his adventures in Earth One, as the long-awaited third volume of the acclaimed and influential graphic novel series will finally be released next year. After a five year hiatus, the superstar team of Geoff Johns, Gary Frank, Jon Sibal, and Brad Anderson…
This is not an easy book to review. I think there’s a lot that Criminal Sanity – written by Kami Garcia and illustrated by Mico Suayan and Jason Badower – has going for it. This is especially true for those new to the crime genre, looking for a way to enter the field through characters…
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