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6 on Batman: Secret Files: The Signal #1 reviewComing into this issue, I had high hopes for Batman: Secret Files: Signal. After Batman & the Outsiders, it actually felt like DC was going to take their time with Duke as a character, and slowly let him grow to earn his status as a developed hero in the universe. But then I cracked this…
Alright, that's it. Justice League and its backup, Justice League Dark, do not belong in the same comic book. Both of these books have their merits (though those who have read my reviews until now know which of the two I prefer), but they do not compliment each other well at all. Bendis' Justice League is a…
Is it just me… Or does it increasingly feel as though Tynion doesn’t like Batman? I mean, DC just continues to beat him down, but never make any strides to build him back up. The point of this is to be a hero's journey, right? Right? We still believe in the hero's journey, don't we?…
Never fear, the Legion of Justice is here! Alexander Luthor has assembled a team of Earth-3's finest, and they've already set their sights on their first target: Johnny Quick! Will the Sinister Scarlet Speedster of Earth-3 outpace the heroes bearing down on him? Will the Legion of Justice take a dangerous meta-criminal off the playing…
Why are they coming out with a Teen Titans Academy 2021 annual, er, “Yearbook” when they’ve only launched four issues so far? No idea, but it’s my job to review it — so here goes! Note: Teen Titans Academy 2021 Yearbook is broken up into four stories, so I’ll briefly discuss each and give it…
Catwoman 2021 Annual #1 wisely chooses to flesh out series villain, Father Valley, right after the previous issue focused on Selina and her allies. The overarching narrative remains ever present, allowing Ram V’s script to remain relevant in the larger scheme, while mostly looking backwards in time to fill in some gaps. Armed with a…
On the cover for Justice League #63, Black Adam and Naomi are despicted as standing back to back, concerned for their fates as the faces of the Justice League loom over them, casting judgment. The caption of the cover reads "Black Adam and Naomi ACCUSED", and it couldn't be more ominous as to what they've done in…
When I was just entering high school in 2012, Warner Bros. had plans to release The Hobbit - a brand new movie set in Middle Earth, and a sort-of prequel to Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Having seen all three of the LOTR movies several times (because who hasn't), obviously I was very excited to…
After a lame crossover infiltration by the Suicide Squad, The Bat Pack (yes… that’s what they're calling them) are on the case! What case, you ask? Why it's "Who is Red X?" of course! Will they crack the case? Or just bumble around like the severely underdeveloped characters they are? Stay tuned to find out.…
Checkmate is back! After the events of, well, Event Leviathan, the world is dominated by Mark Shaw, head of the Leviathan terrorist group, and it's up to the world's greatest detectives (bar you-know-who and a couple others) to stop him! I really enjoyed Leviathan Rising, and even though the actual event fell apart a bit,…
I’m sad and disappointed. I’ve been reviewing this title since #1, and it’s no secret that I’ve been very critical of the series during the previous writer’s run. Bluntly put, I thought the previous run was just plain bad. Then Future State happened, and Yang took over as the writer. I had never read Yang’s…
I have enjoyed most of this run so far, although the previous issue’s writing was questionable. Unfortunately, this week it's not much better, as I still find myself writing the same critiques. It all comes down to this: the narrative is lacking focus, which holds back the quality of the overall story-telling. First of all,…
Batman: Reptilian #1’s dark aesthetic doesn’t match the amount of fun within its pages. Garth Ennis has...mixed views on Batman and his less than reverent attitude toward the character is apparent, but Ennis’ sense of humor mixed with Liam Sharp’s striking art combine for a truly unique reading experience. The opening sequence sets the tone…
Last month we got the details on just what’s happening on Lazarus Island, how the tournament works, and just how many times someone can die there before kicking the bucket for good. In addition to learning the rules Damian started exploring, and maybe made a frienemy or two. This month promises parties, beaches, and some…
I’m filling in for Brian this week and ready to step back into my old stomping grounds of Harley Quinn to give this series a close look. I really enjoyed Humphries run on the title, but how do I feel about what Stephanie Phillips is doing? Well, let’s take a look together. Last we left…
Last month finished bringing team RWBY and the Trinity together. Now that they’ve met, and have a shared goal, they’re splitting up again to begin investigating the strange disappearances and goings on plaguing Beacon and the other hunters. Let’s see where that investigation takes them, shall we? This issue dives right into a couple of…
We’ve reached the penultimate chapter of the Batman/Fortnite, er, saga. Batman, Catwoman, Deathstroke, and their Fortniter allies have broken into the base of the mysterious organization that’s trapped them all in a live-die-repeat battle royale hellscape. Will they escape? (Probably not this issue.) Will they be betrayed by the obvious Judas of the group? (Absolutely.) …
Nightwing #81 will likely be remembered for its final page, but before we get to that, I’m glad to report that many of my misgivings on Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo’s run so far are largely gone. Up until now, the series has been cute, if not a bit slight, and aesthetically pleasing. What’s been…
Catwoman #32 takes a slight detour from the main narrative to examine Selina Kyle’s influence on those who have come in contact with her. While it’s risky to essentially slip a one-shot in the middle of a story arc, Ram V’s breakdown of Selina is captivating and guest artist Evan Cagle’s pencils are stunning. Any…
Last month Legends of the Dark Knight kicked off with the opening chapter of a story by Darick Robertson featuring Batman facing off against a very bad no good terrible night, chasing down a new gas that has a good deal of his rogues gallery interested. After busting Freeze and Penguin, Batman was left to…
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