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6 on Kotobukiya Batman Rebirth ARTFX+ reviewIf you've even dabbled in collecting Batman-related merchandise, then you probably know Kotobukiya. They've produced memorable statues for all sorts of DC characters, but their Batman ARTFX statue—across several versions—is considered one of the best statues of the Dark Knight that there is. As if having one outstanding Batman wasn't enough, a year or two…
Diamond Select Toys call themselves "the nexus of comics and pop-culture," and that's pretty apt. If there's a nerdy property that you're interested in, they've probably got it covered, across one or several of their product lines. The Justice League film is one such property, with a line of Vinimates and Gallery PVC statues covering…
Over the past few months, I’ve commented on The Silencer’s slow decline in quality – especially as far as the script is concerned. The book has been far from bad, but I feared the trend would continue until the title fell from good, to average, to bad. Well, this month, that is definitely not the…
Last month, the debut of Justice League Dark blew me away and I'm pleased to report that the second issue is just as good! By the end of issue #1, the whole team had come together to fight a cavalcade of grotesque monsters. James Tynion IV wastes no time in splitting the new League up again (with…
Damian continues his warpath against the villains of the DC Universe, and this week, he brings the Teen Titans toe-to-toe with Gizmo! Adam Glass’ run on Teen Titans has been a bit of a mixed bag so far, but mostly, it’s been good. The “mixed bag” stems from a range of tones presented, as well…
While Task Force X is preoccupied with their mission in Atlantis (see the current Sink Atlantis crossover with Aquaman), this annual takes a look at everything that goes wrong at Belle Reve while the Squad is away. Not only does this story’s cast consist of various obscure characters, it also incorporates elements of body horror, slasher…
With Batman: Kings of Fear, Scott Peterson and Kelley Jones set out to investigate the deeper machinations of Batman’s psyche. As a fan of introspective and psychedelic stories, and seeing as this six issue miniseries isn’t bound by continuity, I’ve been very curious about this series since its announcement. Now that I’ve read the first…
Batman Beyond #22 opened with Batman fighting a mob of Gotham citizens and ended with him still fighting the same mob. This was (partly) because the issue’s main focus was to provide a back story for Adalyn Stern. Issue #23 is equally slow-moving but this time writer Dan Jurgens has no excuse. Terry McGinnis is…
This issue marks the finale of the “On the Outside” arc, which is going to feel pretty strange, I think, because it also serves as the launch point for the next thing coming. That’s not atypical of comic books, but maybe I’m just not feeling like Bryan Hill brought out a very satisfying conclusion to…
Harley Quinn #48 kicks off a new two-parter titled, Clown for hire, and it’s a wild ride. Not only because Harley is Harleying around, but also because I’m just not entirely sure what to make of this comic. There are elements that I enjoy, there are a couple jokes that had me laugh out loud,…
Batman is a man of plans. As the World's Greatest Detective, Batman has built an entire crime fighting career on diligence, fact-finding, and almost obsessively studying situations. The idea that, given enough prep time, Batman could beat anybody in a fight is a debate for another day, but there's at least a kernel of truth…
This is a very nice comic. It's light, frothy fun without any sort of agenda other than wanting to be light, frothy fun. I mean this not as a slight, but as a compliment. After all, Archie and Batman '66 are all about evoking a specific time and place, so why mess with a proven…
Emerald warriors fight valiantly against their crimson-hued foes. A hero, often viewed as a joke, embraces a promise made to a fallen friend. Lobo kicks a space kitty. In any other book those disparate elements might not work, but such is not the case with Injustice. Once again this book is a massive entertainment, providing…
After 18 months of haphazard adventures, it’s time for Batwoman’s Rebirth series to end. Unsurprisingly, the finale is not aimed at occasional readers or newcomers; it’s a love letter to readers who have stuck with Kate throughout Marguerite Bennett’s run. It’s tough writing a 20 page issue that ties up both the current story and…
Aquaman #39 is the second chapter of Sink Atlantis, a four part crossover with Suicide Squad. We pretty much pick up where we left off with Suicide Squad #45. The story, for the most part (as far as I can tell what with this only being the second chapter) seems to be well structured and…
There are four stories in this extra-long anniversary issue, and not a dud among them! As deals go, this is a good one, with our new Batgirl writers coming out with the heavy ammunition in not one, but two of the included tales--one of which looks like it will be the kick-off to the ongoing…
Lex Luthor is closer than ever to his goal. With Superman and Martian Manhunter literal puppets of the Legion of Doom, three Leaguers under sea and under siege, and the rest pinned down by Sinestro's ever-growing Ultraviolet Corps, who can stop Luthor's plan to unlock the power of the Totality and remake the universe in…
Tom King’s third installment of “Cold Days” has perhaps left me feeling disappointingly cold myself. In this issue, we will see the culmination of the sequestered jury deliberations as the fate of Victor Fries (and by extension Bruce Wayne himself, it seems) hangs in the balance. SPOILERS will follow, folks. Apologies in advance, but the…
Suicide Squad #45 is the first chapter of Sink Atlantis, a four part crossover with Aquaman. I’ve been reading both titles for a while now, and in my opinion each has its distinct identity. Where Suicide Squad is a team book about super-villains undertaking explosive missions for the U.S. government, Aquaman is a sprawling fantasy…
Joelle Jones continues her run on Catwoman, and while there may be imposters, police, and a corrupt businesswoman on her tail, I’m not quite sure what story she’s trying to tell... Last month, Joelle Jones delivered one hell of a debut. No, there isn’t anything overtly fresh or original to her take on Selina Kyle…
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