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16 on Doomsday Clock #7 reviewWe all have blind spots. Either willfully or inadvertently, there are things that we tend to turn away from, or things to which we don't pay any mind. The characters in Doomsday Clock are not immune to this, for they have blind spots too. Rorschach was unaware that his parents didn't die in each others'…
I’ve been eager to read Justice League Odyssey since DC announced it. I didn’t want to wait three months before its release, and I especially didn’t want to wait the additional two months that were tacked on so the creative team could retool their story. But considering how strong Justice League and Justice League Dark are,…
It's the final issue of the 'Target: Batman' arc so it's time for Terry to finally deal with the mob, Robin, and the new Scarecrow controlling them. But he doesn't. Spoilers ahead. Superhero stories are almost invariably driven by the actions of the villain so it’s important to have a good one. I like that Neo…
Heroes in Crisis is finally here, and with its arrival, DC effectively kills the heart of what made Rebirth a success. For months, we’ve been teased by Heroes in Crisis. Originally titled Sanctuary, I would say that most of us were looking forward to the book. Tom King was reaching a high with Batman,…
Looking at that cover, you'd be tempted to think that this issue of Archie Meets Batman '66 would contain some references to "Surf's Up! Joker's Under!", possibly the finest half-hour of television ever broadcast. You would not be wrong to assume that, what with Batman's swim trunks being a direct lift from the episode, and…
Mairghread Scott continues her plan to rebuild Batgirl as far away from the divisive bubble-gum image as she can get without losing Babs’ youth or exuberance (or in the case of this comic, her dogged determination). In many ways she’s still daddy’s little girl, but as far as I’m concerned, hanging out with her father…
James Robinson follows up his solitary man with “An Optimistic Man” in part two of his “Deface the Face” arc. In case anyone is wondering up front, the events of Batman no. 55 do not touch this story--yet. Batman is still trying to figure out who is behind the dual-Firefly mischief. Who could it be?…
Last month, Roundhouse sacrificed himself to save New York City, and that left the Teen Titans down a man. This month, they embark on their first mission without their rotund friend. Will they be driven by their loss or divided? Find out below. The Teen Titans are just getting acquainted with one another, and they've…
In this week’s issue of Nightwing, Dick continues his motorcycle death race to try and save his friends! So, is he successful? Well… That’s a loaded question, but this is probably the most enjoyable issue of Nightwing I’ve read under Percy’s pen, so at least it has that going for it. The best thing I…
Gift guides are fun. Each year, we put one together here at Batman News, and each year, I discover at least one thing that takes me surprise. Last year, it was Buckle-Down. Named for the wide assortment of seatbelt-based products that they offer, their catalogue includes belts, wallets, pet collars and leashes, and more. They have…
When reviewing the movie Dumb and Dumber, Roger Ebert mentioned a moment in the movie that made him laugh so hard he embarrassed himself (spoilers: it's the "pretty bird" scene). He lamented that the movie never made him laugh as hard as that moment, and he didn't laugh many other times besides, but that joke…
All right, here we are, Harley Quinn #50! As it says on the cover, it’s an “extra-sized anniversary issue.” Joining Sam Humphries and John Timms, we have 14 artists and 6 colorists. I have to say that I’m always on the fence when it comes to these kinds of issues where a lot of people…
The Secret Origin of the Legion of Doom continues! How did Lex come to be in Legion with the Batman Who Laughs? And how does the Joker feel about it? Is all really well in the Legion's halls? Find out in Justice League #8. It's interesting, but is it essential? I'm not asking that question sarcastically,…
Aquaman #40 is the final chapter of Sink Atlantis, a crossover with Suicide Squad. Now, endings are never easy, because as a writer it is hard to satisfy everyone with a story’s outcome. In the case of Sink Atlantis, the story so far hasn’t been very complicated. There have been no deep, intriguing subplots or…
I mentioned in my previous review for Injustice 2 that the series is slowing down as it approaches the end, almost inevitably so. Tom Taylor is in the unenviable position of having to put the toys back in the toy box, after being given free reign to have an absolute blast for a few years. …
Brian Azzarello and Lee Bermejo have famously teamed up before for the much-lauded Joker special in 2009, and more recently on the Rorschach issue of Before Watchman (2012). And I doubt anybody who knows and loves Bermejo’s work is waiting for my review to decide whether to buy this big black baby. Azzarello on the…
I don’t want to get too excited about the developments in this book, but with “Beast of Burden” (Part 1), we definitely have an opportunity for Tom King to pull a true game-changer--as opposed to that wedding silliness from which many of us are still reeling (in the not-good way). Your non-spoiler blurb: GET THIS…
Imagine you’re a citizen of Gotham City. You’re out at night and you hear a variety of sounds: the wail of sirens in the distance; gun shots coming from an alley that’s a little too close for comfort; the mad cackle of a certain Clown Prince of Crime. You’re nervous, even if you’re maybe a…
Welcome back to Sink Atlantis, a four part crossover event running through Aquaman and Suicide Squad. This is part 3, which means that this issue’s main objective is to set up the finale. Does the creative team manage to pull this off, or does it result in a rocky ride toward the end? Let’s have…
The first few pages of Titans #25 had me feeling a little deflated. I rolled my eyes when I saw yet another mindless leviathan on the first page, and felt that pages were being wasted when the whole team reiterated their latest Source Wall theories a few times, checked in and took their instructions via…
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