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6 on Tales from the Dark Multiverse - Blackest Night #1 reviewYou know, when I was given the chance to review these Tales from the Dark Multiverse stories, I was ecstatic at the opportunity to handle “What If?” tales from some of my favourite properties. Knightfall, The Death of Superman, Blackest Night, Infinite Crisis and The Judas Contract – all iconic tales worthy of darker…
I know I’ve said this before… but this is the best issue of Hill’s Batman & the Outsiders to date! The Story There’s no doubt that Batman & the Outsiders didn’t have the best start. The book’s debut was delayed a few months as Brian Hill and Dexter Soy were forced to incorporate the Year…
Writer Steve Orlando knows he must keep a fast pace in order for Gotham City Monsters to tell a complete story within its six issues. Previously, the quick pace hampered the book as it found itself racing through a recruitment plotline, at the expense of characterization, while simultaneously setting up Melmoth’s villainous plans. However, with…
If nothing else, Joelle Jones clearly understands Selina as a character and successfully highlights her troubled emotional state after she left Bruce at the altar. The best scenes in Jones’ Catwoman run have been in quieter scenes where Jones’ strong dialogue works hand in hand with her highly detailed art that enriches each character with…
With the second chapter of The Batman’s Grave, Warren Ellis and Bryan Hitch speed things up while also slowing things down. How is that possible? Find out below! Last month, I showered Warren Ellis and Bryan Hitch with endless praise because of the quality of their debut for The Batman’s Grave. Seriously, they crafted one…
In the pages of the Batman/Superman ongoing, the titular protagonists are up against The Batman Who Laughs, who has infected several heroes. To go along with the current Batman/Superman arc, DC is publishing one-shots to explore what each infected hero is going through. Although not a separate one-shot like the others, Hawkman #18 is supposed…
Leviathan revealed! The mystery is a mystery no longer, as the heroes close in on the person who’s made their lives so difficult of late. It all comes crashing down, in Event Leviathan #6. SPOILERS AHEAD Thriller or chiller? The trade dress on the front of the book sells Event Leviathan as a “6-issue mystery…
My favorite thing about the latest issue of Detective Comics, without question, is how it highlights Bruce Wayne’s selflessness in his war on crime. He, Alfred, and Lucius are hunkered down in the Batcave, tirelessly and relentlessly working to find some way to reverse the effect of Mr. Freeze’s ice rays. The trio believe they…
Over the past forty or so years, there are three big names that helped change the perception that comics are just silly stories for kids. Fans knew that all along, of course, but these writers definitely showed that even the zaniest of comic characters could have true literary merit. They are Alan Moore, Grant Morrison,…
Typically, with King’s Batman, I’m usually all-in on whether I love it or hate it. This issue is different though. There are aspects that I really enjoy (thanks in large part to Mikel Janin’s incredible art), and then there are moments that qualify as “standard Tom King Batman.”… Which, in case you haven’t been keeping…
Last time we caught up with the Young Justice crew Teen Lantern’s origin was revealed. In between her story the team was still trapped on Earth-3, battling evil versions of themselves. They also finally found a complete multiverse map thanks to Batwoman! Will they finally get home this issue or will they be foiled by…
Harley Quinn has had an awful lot going on in her life lately. She’s battled through a series of trials to become the Angel of Retribution, gave that up, and has begun working through the grief of losing her mother. Now all she wants to do is spend Thanksgiving with her remaining family, and enjoy…
You'd be forgiven for thinking that an issue of Batman: Universe that featured Nightwing would be my favorite installment of the series. I mean, I thought it would be too. It's Dick, back in costume! Fighting alongside Bruce! The Dynamic Duo, together again, trading pithy barbs while they punch ninjas! What could go wrong? Well,…
In the pages of the Batman/Superman ongoing the titular heroes are up against The Batman Who Laughs, who has infected several heroes. To go along with the current Batman/Superman arc, DC is publishing one-shots to explore what each infected hero is going through. The first of these one-shots is The Infected: King Shazam! #1. The…
The Justice League has failed! The Sigil of Doom shines in the sky, and any hope for Justice has been dashed! Where do the heroes go from here? Find out in Justice League #35, as the Justice/Doom War rages on! One big reaction Justice League #35 begins with a string of reactions: first, the League reacts…
Few of Batman's villains bring with them so much potential for truly deep storytelling than Ra's Al Ghul. With a life that spans centuries, the Demon's Head is formidable not only in his cunning and physical prowess, but with the loyalties he's amassed over the years. Whether by blood or by oath, his followers have…
For the first Batman & the Outsiders Annual, Bryan Hill is teamed up with Max Raynor and Luis Guerrero as the team takes a side-step from the main plot, and pauses to focus on Katana. While the character focus is exactly where I, personally, want it to be, the story itself doesn’t really excite me.…
The best thing that can be said about Nightwing Annual #2 is that it feels like the entire Ric saga may come to an end soon. I’m sure most readers have become numbed by Nightwing as of late, merely biding their time until Dick regains his memories and takes up the mantle once again. Thankfully,…
We all have varying opinions concerning Tom King’s Batman run, but if there is one thing that a majority of us seem to agree on, it’s that his one-shots and Annuals have all been pretty stellar! For me, this issue is no exception. Yes, this story is very different than anything he’s ever done, and…
It’s 1992, and Superman is dead. I covered some of what made 90’s comics so distinguishable in the Dark Multiverse Knightfall one-shot, but maybe I should have saved some of that commentary. The Death of Superman was THE 90’s comic, when a character's mortality was not only still unexpected, but still INCREDIBLY marketable. The Death…
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