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2 on Department 56 Wayne Manor & Batcave reviewMiniature scale villages have always appealed to me, especially the Dickensian kind populated with figurines of Scrooge being lead around by spirits. It's home décor that tells a story and encourages creativity. The rich details of the buildings and landscapes and various other models beckon you closer to look more deeply and discover something new…
I’d like to apologize for the tardiness of this review. I’ve sat on this comic for a few days now, just thinking about the book and it's implications... but even as I sit here typing the review up, I’m unsure of how I'm going to feel by the end. As a result, this may not…
So after a week of news about Infinite Frontier, I’m feeling strangely energized. Not totally excited, but interested and curious certainly. One bit of news most applicable to our discussion of Endless Winter is the new Justice League line up, including both Hippolyta and Black Adam! What do you think, Nick? (You know what? This…
Batman Beyond #50 is a decent conclusion for Dan Jurgens’ largely impressive run. Much of that credit goes to the regular art team of Sean Chen, Sean Parsons, Chris Sotomayor, and Travis Lanham who are tasked with equal parts action and lower key dramatic scenes. Additionally, Jurgens’ script mostly returns to the series’ initial roots…
I haven’t been the biggest fan of Williamson’s Batman/Superman run, to say the least. To me, this title has been problematic since #1. This is Williamson’s final issue, though, and despite not really enjoying the series so far, I have been hoping that he could deliver a fun conclusion to his run. Has he managed…
This is the final issue of Tomasi’s Detective Comics run and, unfortunately, I am not too enthusiastic about it. Before I get into specifics, I just want to say upfront that I am a big fan of Tomasi’s work in general and that I think cutting his run short is a mistake. While this issue…
Last month Martinbrough set in motion his two part arc featuring Jason’s return to Gotham as he settled back into his place in The Hill and reconnected with old friends. Under the homecoming, darker things were brewing as warring factions of gangsters, vigilantes, and even some of Gotham's rogues were set to go head to…
Honestly… Burn it. Just burn it. Do yourself a favor and just burn it because this book is awful. The Story This issue starts off with another flashback between Bruce and Ghost-Maker. AKA: another failed attempt to try and get us to understand why these two men are supposedly great friends. I don’t buy it.…
It’s the penultimate issue of Death Metal, in which the creative team has to get everything and everyone in place for the grand finale. There can be no more detours. The key word is “focus!” Last time I said that I didn’t enjoy the issue until the final pages, when the heroes were rallying and…
(You know, there are a lot of easy jokes to make about a title like Endless Winter. “Yeah, this event sure does FEEL endless!” is the obvious one. “With a title like Endless Winter, you really should have expected an ice-cold reception!” is another. That being said, I actually think the title is the most…
Ram V and Fernando Blanco turn in another fiercely paced, well constructed chapter with Catwoman #28. While there are very minor flaws in a few beats, V’s script manages to turn what could’ve been a generic mob war plotline into a fun, heist oriented showdown that’s equal parts Home Alone and Heat. V’s script sets…
Nightwing #77 is an appropriately festive and heartwarming tale that manages to slightly push Dick Grayson back to the bat-family even if its actual plotline is largely familiar. Despite its level of holiday cheer, the issue struggles to make an impression due to untapped potential in Dan Jurgens’ script while Ronan Cliquet’s pencils do what…
Death Metal, as an event, has been a mixed bag. Some of the tie-ins were quite bad, while others were pretty good. I think this isn’t the case with just the tie-ins, but the main story as well, which isn’t quite the homerun that I want it to be. True to form, The Last Stories…
When it was announced that Batman: Black and White would be returning, I was really excited! I tend to love Batman: Black & White because it gives the writer a chance to come in and deliver a short, focused story that is centered on a single theme or characterization. It’s similar to the anniversary issues,…
Okay, so what do we all actually think about Flashpoint? I don’t think I ever found a consensus on the story. From reviews at the time, I got the sense that people thought it was an interesting event that was weighed down by its stakes and scale – never able to live up to its…
Evening, Matina! How are things going for you this week? (Afternoon, Nick. Things are good, how about you?) Oh, just peachy, really. But, more importantly, how are you? (Me? I’m good, had a nice week. How’s your week been?) Great! Great. Good week. Great time. Thanks, yeah. Good stuff. (…So...) So-- yeah. Hey, how long…
Just when this book starts to get back on track, after the mess that was “Joker War,” it turns out that this issue is also the penultimate chapter of Tomasi’s run on the title! It seems a little odd, because to me #1032 doesn’t feel like the penultimate issue of an arc, let alone an…
We’ve reached the third chapter of “Ghost Stories” by James Tynion, and this is probably my least favorite issue in this arc. To be clear, I already wasn’t crazy about this arc or this run, so… yeah... The previous issue ended with Clownhunter going after Harley. Ghost-Maker going after Clownhunter. And Batman going after Ghost-Maker.…
Hey, Joker War? How’s that crossover event going? ...It’s over? Cool, cool. How’s Death Metal chugging along? ...Still going? Well, okay. When’s Future State? Next month?! Alright, screw it. We can probably squeeze in a Christmas event, right? No one’s gonna mind. Justice League: Endless Winter is the literary embodiment of a stocking stuffer, and…
Batman/Catwoman #1 is yet another intriguing puzzle courtesy of Tom King, which is sure to satisfy his fans and frustrate his detractors. However, despite its chilly atmosphere and non-linear structure, the real mystery is exactly how this book will work its way through DC Comics’ sticky continuity. For those unaware, Batman/Catwoman is a continuation of…
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This is an archive of Batman-News.com from 2010 to 2025. For the latest news, check out BatmanNews.com