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3 on Joker: The Man Who Stopped Laughing #1 reviewAfter being let off the hook by Commissioner Gordon at the end of James Tynion’s run (reading it doesn’t seem to be necessary if you want to pick up this series), the Joker is back in town and he’s got a new, subversive plan to announce to everyone. Most of the plot includes the Joker,…
We have now reached the halfway point of Dan Watters' stellar Sword of Azrael. Jean-Paul is still seeking the truth about the founding of the Order of St. Dumas as he tries to save Brielle Arnier from going down the same path as himself. There have been a few minor elements that I wasn’t hot…
There’s something kind of satisfying in seeing that this mini-series is almost over. I was genuinely excited after reading the first issue, cautiously optimistic after the second and since then have just been surfing on the wave of mediocrity that each subsequent issue has delivered (mediocrity being the best it could offer, I don’t even…
I’m not going to beat around the bush (pun intended), I really loved today’s chapter of Poison Ivy! It’s like all of my criticisms during the middle of this series were responded to, and G. Willow Wilson is making her turn on Poison Ivy the very best it can be. I’ll waste no time in…
While I’ve certainly had fun reading Zdarsky’s previous issues, I don’t believe that his run has been a home run so far at all. The Zur-En-Arrh stuff is pretty contrived when you really start to think about it, and at times it’s like Zdarsky is more concerned with having fun than crafting a story that…
The comic fell onto my desk like a sledge hammer coming down on a boulder - no one could tell you how exactly it would end up, but it was definitely going to leave a mark. It was the kind of assignment that would send plenty of reviewers scrambling to give their two cents before…
This review is a little bittersweet for me. My first review for Batman News was issue two of Justice League vs. The Legion of Super-Heroes. I’ve also been enjoying this book more and more with each passing month so I’m definitely sad to see it go. Of course, it was already the most decompressed comic…
When I last talked about Batman: Beyond the White Knight, my rose-colored glasses had finally come off. I began to see just how flawed this White Knight universe actually is, albeit consistently carried by great artwork. Unfortunately, the writing doesn't get any better as the stories go on. Slimmer is Better One of the things…
This is the final issue of Task Force Z. Looking back, I started out liking the series quite a bit, but it has been a case of diminishing returns for me. About halfway through the series, I felt that the story was starting to ramble, and last month’s #11 didn’t quite work for me as…
After introducing Harvey Dent into the mystery, Ram V continues to develop his narrative here in Detective Comics #1064. This time he has new questions for Batman and the readers, and focuses deeper on characters like Talia and Bruce’s relationship. I am enjoying Detective Comics more and more with each issue I read written by…
With Batman out of the picture Tim Drake takes a moment to breathe, reflect on who he is and what he wants to become. There are moments where this makes him want to seek out meaningful relationships with non-vigilantes or moments where he slips back into the role of Robin and uncover crime; all the…
Last month I gave this title a positive review for the first time. It seemed that the book was finally on track with a clear direction, fun character dynamics, and a better tone. So, I’ve been looking forward to seeing what happens next. Let’s find out if our intrepid creative team can keep building on…
I’m alive. I’m still kicking. I’ve still got the fight left in me to finish out Stephanie Phillip’s Harley Quinn run. I’ve been getting the impression for a while that Phillip’s time on this book was coming to an end: it’s the way she hasn’t promoted it nearly as much and the way Harley’s been…
Egad! As a follow up to the audio podcast of the same name, Batman: The Audio Adventures has expanded from audio to visual. The new comic adventures present a world of lighthearted noir, now sans-Chris Parnell and audio in general. Audio dramas like The Lone Ranger, The Adventures of Superman, or X-Minus One were once apart…
As the enemies from the stars draw near, the warriors of Earth have their first team mission experience. In this issue, Superman believes it is his birthright to lead. However, unless they can work together, they will remain ill-equipped in confronting the dastardly plans of intergalactic despots or Lex Luthor. Every issue of DC: Mech…
For every evil vampire, there is a vengeful soul out there looking for them. With the forces of good in the DC Universe mostly obliterated, there aren't many heroes not looking for vengeance. However, Supergirl's journey in DC Vs. Vampires #9 seeks out something beyond the horror. The story picks up as vampires Tobias Whale…
Much like Die Hard, Batman Returns is a movie that is firmly set at Christmastime, with events and settings and decor that evoke the holiday season. Yet both films seem to pose the same question every single year: "is this really a Christmas movie?" (They are) The debates are generally good-natured, and I can personally…
The idea behind the One Bad Day series is to have Batman explore 64 page escapades with some of his most iconic enemies. However, the page count seems to be the only thing directly related to Alan Moore's The Killing Joke. Instead One Bad Day is supposed to mean that all of these stories take…
The first thought that popped into my head when reading this issue was: wait, haven’t I read this before? I’m now reviewing two different six issue long Teen Titans stories where the main antagonist is the Church of Blood. These two stories are still wildly different but already I’m wondering why they couldn’t have just…
Nightwing #96 delivers a crowd pleasing, action packed finale to Tom Taylor’s “Battle for Blüdhaven’s Heart” storyline. The action is exciting, the character moments endearing, and the future of the series is brighter than ever. A few plot points feel rushed, particularly given the slow pace of Taylor’s run so far, but it’s hard to…
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This is an archive of Batman-News.com from 2010 to 2025. For the latest news, check out BatmanNews.com