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1 on Joker: Killer Smile #3 reviewJoker: Killer Smile #1 and #2 are fantastic. Those issues are creepy, claustrophobic, play with expectations and constantly make me question what is real and what is delusion. On top of that, the art in the first two issues is phenomenal. Now we have arrived at the third and final issue of this miniseries. Issue…
The Teen Titans have taken down The Other and begun to get over some of the differences that have divided them almost as long as they’ve been a team. All that’s left is for them to rescue Djinn and they’ll be better than ever. The only problem is, to free Djinn they have to go…
Dan Jurgens’ Nightwing is definitely trending in the right direction in recent months. While Dick still doesn’t know which memories are real or implanted, his character is more proactive and drives the plot forward rather than being at the whim of others. The scripting and art remain workmanlike, but there’s a clear sense of progression…
James Tynion’s Batman continues with the fourth chapter of “Their Dark Designs,” and the best way I can describe the book is "safe." It’s an enjoyable read, but despite some nice moments, the book fails to focus and deliver on its core story. The Story Since Tynion took the reins of Batman, we’ve been on…
Based on the seminal Batman: The Animated Series, the Mr. Freeze 1/6 Scale Figure stays true to the animated classic- sculpted to match the iconic style of the show, and with a paint scheme evoking to bold, graphic look of an animated cel. Featuring approximately 28 points of articulation, multiple switch-out hands, heads, accessories, and a Bat Symbol figure…
At the end of 2018, fans of DC figures and toys got a big surprise: Mattel, who had been responsible for the bulk of DC's made-for-children toys, as well as its Multiverse line of 6-inch, entry-level-collector figures, had lost its licensing deal. We would eventually learn that Multiverse was heading to McFarlane, but we reported…
I cannot describe to you all how excited I am that Once Upon a Crime is finally out. I adore Lil’ Gotham and the moment I heard that Derek Fridolfs and Dustin Nguyen were working on a new project I was sure it’d be great. Batman Tales: Once Upon a Crime contains four separate stories…
How would you define the relationship between Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy? Would you consider it a friendship? A romance? I’ve made my thoughts on the matter pretty clear, but it’s not a completely fixed concept. It certainly began as a friendship in the storyboards of Batman: The Animated Series, and I think different creators…
Alright, if you’ve come this far into my reviews, you should know EXACTLY what you’re about to get here. No? Okay, here’s a robot Ra's al Ghul being shot to smithereens by a random gangster. As an example. Really, what’s there to say about the writing and the art in this issue that hasn’t already…
Maybe I haven’t been very clear in my past reviews, but I love this book and think it’s the best in-continuity title hitting stands for DC Comics! The Story After a slightly rocky start, Batman & the Outsiders has been one of the most consistent books in DC’s slate, and each issue builds on what…
I’ve praised Warren Ellis and Bryan Hitch for the quality of their craft for months now, but lately, The Batman’s Grave has felt as though it’s been spinning its wheels without making much progress as far as the plot is concerned. To be fair, it’s clear this story is intended to be read in a…
Harley Quinn & the Birds of Prey #1 debuted today on the heels of Warner Bros. and DC Comics’ Birds of Prey & the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey. How does the book fair, and, more importantly, does the book serve as a solid companion for anyone who liked…
When Alfred died in Batman I steadfastly believed his death was not meant to stick. I kept thinking some twist would bring him back or that it would all be a fake out. As we’ve moved past it it’s become very clear that his death is here to stay for the time being and I…
Joelle Jones’ Catwoman is now a zombie book. As we near the conclusion of Jones’ Creel saga, what stands out the most is a lack of tonal consistency. We started out with a small scale, yet effective crime thriller, bounced around a few fun one or two issue capers, and now have finally landed in…
Steve Orlando and Amancay Nahuelpan’s Gotham City Monsters is one of the biggest surprises from DC in the past few months. Every aspect of the book has been incredibly solid throughout its six issues, including the wonderfully moody colors by Trish Mulvihill and the great letters from Tom Napolitano who has juggled the large ensemble’s…
It's fair to say that opinions are divided on the movies of the so-called DC Extended Universe. One thing both critics and diehards seem to agree on, though, is that Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn was a bright spot--maybe the only bright spot--in Suicide Squad. Between that movie, the Batman Arkham games, and a multi-media assault from…
The best thing about the current Batman run is that it actually feels like a Batman book, where, for me, the preceding run failed to accomplish this. That alone is a major plus for James Tynion, Guillem March, and Tony Daniel. There are, however, many minor aspects and details that get under my skin. It’s…
I’ll make this review quick. While I have been hired as a reviewer for this website, I won’t pretend that my opinion has any more significance than the average reader. Hell, I liked Suicide Squad and some of the Transformers movies on first viewing, so I’m not exactly a perfect judge of quality. I say…
It’s the end of Justice League #39. The team has lost a battle for the soul of the universe, and there looks to be little hope left for the future. In the eleventh hour, they are presented with one final option: a door to the salvation of reality itself. The Justice League, united in their…
After last month’s break from the main story, this issue moves back into the present with Harley now living in Los Angeles. Eager to get away from Coney Island and lingering memories of her mom, Harley’s decided to get into professional wrestling! Harley Quinn is in the wrestling ring and I am 100% on board!…
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