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8 on Secret Six #1 reviewSecret Six #1 "One Less Mouth to Feed" Written by Gail Simone Art by Ken Lashley What is the secret? Secret Six makes its New 52 debut, helmed by the one and only Gail Simone! I loved her pre New 52 work on this title, and I'm looking forward to what she has in-store for…
I didn't think I'd be saying this, but I'm glad for the return of the multi-story issue. That last full-length story was underwhelming. I also get to alliterate stuff again. For example, this issue features a lecturing Lois, secluded superheroes, a blue bear, a foraging Faraday, and a flying female Firestorm. It's Futures End in classic Futures End style:…
This is the quietest issue of Grayson yet. Seeley and King combine to coax heart, subtlety, and curiosity out of a simple tale, while Janin and Cox pair up to paint some of the most open and penetrating pages we've seen thus far. While it could be cynically viewed as a set-up issue, Grayson does what so many other titles don't…
We are now entering the third act of Eternal, and despite the fact that this story has been going on for 35 issues, there is something about this installment that feels fresh and invigorating. Perhaps it is Vicki's investigation into Bards's past, or maybe it is the idea that (being robbed of his money) we…
I hope everyone's Thanksgiving went well. We had four different dinners this past weekend so coming back to work was relaxing. This review's quite late so I'm just gonna cut to the chase. I didn't like it. The art, the writing, the plot... it was "meh" at best. What stinks so bad is that this…
The killing spree continues here in print issue No. 5, which collects Digital Firsts 9 & 10, “Dead Man” and “Death of a Deadman”. But I asked for some light of hope in my last review and we get that too, so this is an issue you don’t want to miss! Superman threatens to kill…
We have got another collection of rapid-fire origin stories in this month’s Secret Origins, a book entirely intent of proving the point that beginnings will always sell. This month features one superhero staple and two of his lesser known baddie-beating buddies: The Flash, Huntress, and Superboy. I had not picked up an issue of Secret…
Ray Fawkes and Ben Templesmith have produced something in Gotham by Midnight that is as different as it is refreshing: a new lens with which to experience Gotham and all of its haunted underpinnings. The supernatural has been a part of Batman’s world for at least the least the last 40 years with varying degrees…
Batman ’66 #17: "The Osiris Virus/Batman on Papyrus" Written by Jeff Parker Illustrated and Colored by Scott Kowalchuk Letters by Wes Abbott Sometimes it feels good to be wrong. I went into this issue apprehensive, as it's a story about King Tut and, effectively, zombies. Victor Buono's performance as the villain was always delightful, don't…
Batman Beyond Universe #16: “Alternating Currents” Written by Kyle Higgins and Alec Siegel Illustrated by Thony Silas Colored by Guy Major I'm going to miss Terry. This book has always been solid, but right when they open up a new world of possibilities and storytelling with the Justice Lords timeline and that world's characters, the…
This second chapter of the opening arc for this new series, "A Home for the Criminally Insane", does all the things the first chapter should have: tosses us into the deep end of the Arkham pool and says: “swim kiddies!” We’re introduced to Seth Wickham just long enough to care about what happens to him,…
Catwoman #36 “Keeper of the Castle” Written by Genevieve Valentine Art by Gary Brown Catwoman is back with its second installment of “Mob Boss Selina!” The debut of the creative change gave us a glimpse into Selina’s world now that she’s taken the thrown as the head of the Calabrese crime family. She replaced her…
Arrogance. Holding the belief that one's abilities measure up to the task at hand, when in reality, they fall short. The story doesn't telegraph this as its theme, but I found it prevalent enough that ignoring the possibility seemed foolish. Julia taking on Hush, Hush taking on Batman, and finally Batman being blindsided by this…
I’m just going to jump into the review. Here’s the brief overview: stuff just happens, again, but Daniel Wilson's story really goes nowhere. It’s all just a build-up. Space: Probably the coolest image in the book, Alan Scott is back in space fending off asteroids seeing as how Apokolips just destroyed the Moon. That whole “destroyed…
Teen Titans is on a rocky reboot. What started strong in issue one quickly began to go down hill, especially in the last two issues...and we're only on issue four. While I this month's addition to the series is a slight uptick overall, it's still mediocre at best. The issue opens up with a classic "give the hero…
Quick question, and please be honest and forthcoming. Do any of you care about this book? Or rather, do any of you out there read this book? I haven’t seen the numbers for this series’ sales or for the number of consistent subscribers to the video game, but I went to my local comic store…
Batwoman #36 "How In the World Did We Get Here?" Part 2 Written by Marc Andreyko Art by Georges Jeanty I'm going to start referring to Andreyko's Batwoman as "the slide to NOcenti" because the book is definitely headed that way. The writing is sub-par at best, with unrecognizable characters and disjointed plots. Is it…
I like issues like these. It's one story the whole way through. No major scene changes. It's four main characters featured throughout the entire comic. Jason Rusch, Ronnie Raymond, Madion Payne, and Tim Drake. No Grifter. No Frankenstein. No Fifty Sue (for you haters...I have my moments). No pigs in a blanket or whatever that English…
Batman/Superman "The Nemesis Objective" has mind wiped itself of all the mind wipe hullabaloo that came before. We have a brand new arc that is a good jumping on spot for new readers, much like Justice League this month. Also, like Justice League, there is a new artist on board and I'm very excited about it. For all the newness in…
The latest arc of Red Hood and the Outlaws continues down the dangerous slope of drug abuse, with each of our heroes facing trials that they will be inevitably forced to overcome or fall in the process. It really does feel like forever since I’ve gotten settled down and remembered just what exactly was going…
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