8.0
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Action Comics (1938) | 23 issues |
8.4
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Action Comics (1938) #882
Oct 15, 2009 |
I thought Pere Perez' art wasn't as polished as it was last issue, looking a bit scraggly and scratchy in some places. His most powerful panels were those which showcased Reactron's destructive capabilities. The energy really bristles on the page. The writers and artists promised that Hunt For Reactron would be a fun and wild ride and it has been. |
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8.4
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Action Comics (1938) #883
Nov 16, 2009 |
Overall, I thought this was a good issue to bring Action Comics back on track of its overarching arc in this 'year without Superman'. Sleeper agents. Flamebird and Nightwing. Chris aging. It is all upfront and center again. And I have come to really appreciate Pere Perez' smooth art on the title. After the revolving door on pencilling here, I am glad that he has settled in. |
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8.4
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Action Comics (1938) #884
Dec 10, 2009 |
I do think that the rapid aging storyline was swept under the rock a bit too easily. If Chris is cured by this, why didn't he completely revert to his 10-year-old body rather than stopping at the 20-year-old version? And another "superpowerful yellow sun ray bath" as a cure? Seems a bit predictable. Still, there were more ups than downs here. And I really appreciate Pere Perez' clean style. |
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8.4
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Action Comics (1938) #885
Jan 14, 2010 |
And things moved forward! I also have really grown to appreciate Pere Perez' art on this title. I think it is smooth and beautiful. |
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8
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Action Comics (1938) #886
Feb 15, 2010 |
There are only 3 issues left to this story and I have enjoyed it more than I thought I would when it first started. So kudos to Greg Rucka and now Eric Trautmann for weaving a deeper story (religious manifestations, primal love) in the standard framework of good guys hunting bad guys. I also want to say again how much I like Pere Perez' clean art style. He has really stabilized the art and feel for this title since becoming the regular artist. |
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8
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Action Comics (1938) #887
Mar 15, 2010 |
And Pere Perez art continues to be smooth and slick. But I am looking forward to seeing Superman back in this book. |
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8
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Action Comics (1938) #888
Apr 20, 2010 |
I know I have basically ignored reviewing the Captain Atom second feature in this book. The short version is Captain Atom battles Mirabai and it looks like he has won. Cafu's art is stunning. |
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5
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Action Comics (1938) #889
Apr 30, 2010 |
I don't envy the writers here. Greg Rucka and Eric Trautmann brought the story up to the level of deities. Sometimes I wonder if writing about near omnipotent beings makes a tidy conclusion impossible. The art throughout the book ... from Alex Garner's spectacular cover, the Pere Perez' smooth lines, to Cafu's slick work ... was great. I do hope we get to see some sort of conclusion to the Thara/Chris story in War of the Supermen. If they are only in the background and fade from the DCU, I'll be unhappy. |
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6
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Action Comics (1938) #890
Jul 3, 2010 |
Pete Woods art looks a little different from his prior work. It looks as though he is using a finer line than I am used to seeing in his art. It is still smashing stuff. I guess I'll have to see where this is going. |
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6
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Action Comics (1938) #891
Jul 30, 2010 |
Pete Woods and Cafu split the art here and shine, adapting to the variety of settings in the book. I don't know ... in writing the review of the book, I liked it more than when I first read it. Maybe I just miss Superman being here. |
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8
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Action Comics (1938) #892
Sep 4, 2010 |
And before Superboy can jump to the rescue, the Phantom Stranger shows up and says Superboy cannot enter or Smallville will die. Now that is a cliffhanger! This would have been a great story if not for the Kent tunnel miscue. Pier Gallo's work is a lot smoother and less sketchy than I remember from the great Car-Vex storyline from Adventure. This cleaner style probably works in the brighter world of Superboy. I will be getting this title and most likely reviewing it here. |
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8.4
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Action Comics (1938) #893
Oct 1, 2010 |
Veteran Sean Chen doea a nice job on art so I didn't miss Pete Woods too much. And I haven't even talked about the Jimmy Olsen back-up, a story so good it warrants its own review. |
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8.4
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Action Comics (1938) #894
Nov 8, 2010 |
There is only one way to keep the aliens away, Jimmy needs to be boring! If Earth isn't fun, the Dalwythians will move on. I like this story as it really seems to capture the zaniness of early Jimmy stories albeit with a more modern flair. It is a very slick story, funny and irreverent with lots of pop culture references. It clearly was written to be an amusing story, not heavy or gritty. And as such, I think it is a nice contrast to the deeper darker main story with Lex. This chapter didn't sizzle the way the first one did but it was still fun and makes me want to read the next installment. That's always a good thing. |
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9.6
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Action Comics (1938) #895
Nov 30, 2010 |
Again, I think this is supposed to be a fun story, light and fluffy and in some ways silly. RB Silva's work is solid throughout this and works very well with the bright color palette. And I thought he did a great job with Supergirl. Only that Lois panel was off. |
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8.4
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Action Comics (1938) #896
Jan 4, 2011 |
As I said before, this issue kept the Lex plot moving forward but was more of a Savage family story. The now out-in-the-open revelation that other beings are trying to manipulate Lex is a nice mystery mingled into this arc. And it is all the more fascinating now that we know LoisBot is in on the scheme. Who is pulling the strings and why? I still like Darkseid ... maybe the 'Black to White' lantern energy will somehow bring him back from the dead? I don't know if we know for sure if this arc is ending in Action #900 but if it is that means that we only have 4 issues left to answer a lot of questions. And next issue we get the Joker! |
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8.4
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Action Comics (1938) #897
Jan 28, 2011 |
Pete Woods continues to shine in this book. His Joker is frightening and goofy. And he has the right body type. I hate the emaciated look for the Joker. Can you imagine a Brainiac, Darkseid, Luthor, and Superman throwdown in Action Comics #900? I think I am aiming too high. |
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8.4
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Action Comics (1938) #898
Feb 26, 2011 |
But who is the mastermind using Mr. Mind as an agent? Sivana? Darkseid? Mr. Mxyzptlk? Nothing but good stuff here, especially some of Larfleeze's moments. I usually tire very quickly with him but that final moment was magic. And we are only a couple of issues away from Superman returning to Action. |
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8
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Action Comics (1938) #899
Apr 1, 2011 |
But the end explanation of the big villain, the not-so-big villain, the nature of the spheres, the purpose of the spheres ... really the foundation of the whole plot and sub-plots ... is all jammed into one issue? I am hoping that the ending in Action Comics #900 helps me wrap my head around everything that happened here. And I can't wait to see Superman back in this title and to see what Paul Cornell has in store for him. |
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8
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Action Comics (1938) #900
May 3, 2011 |
But the way we get to that Lex/Clark exploration ... the Zone Child revelation, the way that entity interacted with our reality, ascended, gets possessed by Lex, changes the powers of Lex emitting a wave of bliss, and then makes Luthor lose those powers ... seemed just a bit too fuzzy for this to work neatly. I know I need to sometimes just roll with comic book craziness and I often can do that. It's just that the earlier issues in this Cornell run were so tight that this just felt out of place. I am sad to see Pete Woods leave the Superman team. His art is just so beautiful. |
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8.4
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Action Comics (1938) #901
May 28, 2011 |
Add to that, the incredible incredible art by Rocafort, albeit half the pages. I would love to get a Supergirl commission from him. That means this issue shows tremendous story-telling potential for this arc, maybe more than I expected. And that probably bumps the rating up half a grade. |
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8
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Action Comics (1938) #902
Jun 24, 2011 |
So there was plenty to like about this issue. The characterization of Superman and the super-family was spot on and Supergirl was given some nice moments. The Lois moments throughout were done right, both believing in her partner and then coyly winking when he returned. Doomslayer as a possible alternate universe Doomsday (somehow there is more to him than just that ... I keep thinking that it is just a body with someone else's persona in it). And there is Kenneth Rocafort's electric art! Those things were enough to let me brush some of the odder plot turns under the rug. The sad thing is that Cornell seems to have a great handle on both Superman and Team Superman. And he only has two more issues on these characters. The saddest are these ... 'what might have been'. |
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8.4
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Action Comics (1938) #903
Jul 29, 2011 |
And, as I said, I liked Gimenez' art here, shining in the big moments of destruction and the quieter moments. I hope all my questions get answered next month. I did not think I would like this arc at all. Despite the difficult holes in the plot, this has been a lot of fun. This is Superman, until the next incarnation. |
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9.6
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Action Comics (1938) #904
Aug 26, 2011 |
It is clear, based on this last issue, based on this last scene, that Cornell has a great grasp on just who Superman is. But we didn't really get to see him write a Superman story. We got the end of the Luthor arc and this Doomsday arc. I want to read more Cornell on Superman. I want to read more of the Superman described in that last scene.Will the DCnU Superman have that feeling of hope, optimism, and inspiration? Will the new DCnU have a Supergirl that fights to defend her home? I can only hope so. |
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5.0
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Action Comics (1938) Annual | 1 issues |
5
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Action Comics (1938) Annual #13
Dec 9, 2010 |
Ed Benes' does understated work here. It looks as though it was only pencilled and looks nice if unspectacular. So neither of these stories blew me away. Nor did they add much to the history of Lex. I'll be happy to get back to the current storyline. |
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8.3
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Action Comics (2011) | 57 issues |
8.4
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Action Comics (2011) #0
Sep 11, 2012 |
I have to say that I have enjoyed these back stories immensely. Looking back at Drekken's battle with Superman in Action Comics #6, he didn't seem like a mustache-twirling megalomaniac. Instead, he seemed pretty out of place. This origin story makes that scene more understandable. As usual, CAFU supplies solid art here. This story is basically a conversation between 2 characters in the rain and yet I felt the art was dynamic enough to draw me into the story. |
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9.6
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Action Comics (2011) #1
Sep 9, 2011 |
Much like Justice League #1, I don't know if this necessarily feels 'new'. This also could have been released last year as yet another 'Superman Secret Origins' and I wouldn't have batted an eyelash. But unlike Justice League, this felt like a good opening, this did what it needed to do. And, as I said before, Morales seems well suited for the book. This was the big win of week one. |
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8.4
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Action Comics (2011) #2
Oct 7, 2011 |
The art is fine here. Rags Morales does the bulk of the art while Brent Anderson pitches in. There is something of a throwback feel to the art here which works well. There are some great text pages in the back of the book where Morrison and Morales discuss their approach to the book and is the process stuff that I love. I am glad that was there as well. |
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8
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Action Comics (2011) #3
Nov 4, 2011 |
And that's that. Twenty pages of comic (despite the extra buck), 10 pages of interviews and super-comic material. And 7 of those were the Krypton pages. That means that everything else is stuffed into 13 pages. Could all these plots have worked if those 10 extra pages were stories? Probably. Would I have liked the events of this issue to instead be shown over 2 issues? Definitely. It almost was as if Morrison needed to get to a point in the story by the beginning of issue number four and as a result this issue suffered a bit. I couldn't savor this issue ... I had to wolf it down. That said, I like this Clark and this Superman. And I loved the Krypton pages. Action Comics #3 wasn't perfect. But it was still a good read with some shining moments thrown into the sprint. |
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8.4
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Action Comics (2011) #4
Dec 12, 2011 |
After a couple of month's of promo material, I was glad my extra buck was spent on more story. And I also am glad that this Steel fight was both showcased but also removed from the main story. Superman still needs to shine here. He needs to star in his own book. We don't know enough of Superman here to lose pages to a 'guest star'. But this fight needed to be told in depth. We got to learn more about Irons. And we have the next hero of the DCnU. That was a win. |
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9.6
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Action Comics (2011) #5
Jan 10, 2012 |
Now, we know that Morrison is going for a Golden Age feel here. So will Martha bring Kal to the local orphanage as a 'found' baby only to adopt later (as in the earliest Action Comics origins?) or will she spirit him away to the Kent farm and come up with another explanation for him? I don't know if the former will hold up to the light of current times. But we'll see. Still, much like the Steel story, Fisch does a great job letting us learn a lot about these characters in a short page count. And Cross' art amplifies the words. |
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9.6
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Action Comics (2011) #6
Feb 6, 2012 |
In some ways I am envious of Fisch. He gets to puts some bricks in the foundation of this Superman. But rather than having to write the bluster of heat vision and K-Bombs, he gets to write these more personal moments that add depth the the characters here. I would love that gig. And Cross' art here is the right fit, matching the mood of the story perfectly. |
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9.6
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Action Comics (2011) #7
Mar 13, 2012 |
'Meanwhile' ends on an uplifting note, a sort of trademark of these back-up features. Steel sees the people of Metropolis chipping in, helping each other, each becoming a hero in their own right. This is the Metropolis that Superman inspires. This was just a wonderful story, a sort of 'becoming' story for Steel realizing what Superman does and still striving to be like him. |
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8.4
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Action Comics (2011) #8
Apr 10, 2012 |
Most importantly, I feel like the lineup is set. We know enough about the characters here to want to read more, to want to see what they do next, to see how they end up where they are over in the Superman title. And for that I wish we weren't going to a Multiverse Superman story next. I want to read more about this Superman. Still, I think Action remains the cream of the new 52. Wonderful. |
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8.4
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Action Comics (2011) #9
May 11, 2012 |
Cully Hamner, one of my favorite artists, provided the art for the back-up feature. Great stuff there. Still, after this philosophy lesson, I am ready to read more about the E1 Superman. |
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9.6
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Action Comics (2011) #10
Jun 13, 2012 |
It is a very nice story ... that emotional nugget which adds to this mythos nicely. And I have been a Cafu fan for a while. It was great to see him on a super-book once again. |
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9.6
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Action Comics (2011) #11
Jul 9, 2012 |
This reminded me of a letter I read way back in the Byrne Superman where his cape would frequently be shredded or burned or destroyed. Someone said Superman's secret identity could be figured out by seeing who bought the most bolts of red cloth in Metropolis (to replace the capes). Has Clark burned through 50 tees yet? Anyways, nothing but compliments here. Cafu's art is solid and Fisch continues to shine in showing us the little moments that helped Clark become the Superman he is. |
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9.6
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Action Comics (2011) #12
Aug 3, 2012 |
There is almost too much to recap - Comet and his origin, the reflections of Comet/Superman, the Oorts, Nyxly and Vyndktvx, the magical return of Clark, surgeon Superman, and a vision of a Lois/Superman wedding. And all of it written and drawn beautifully. This comic is simply wonderful. |
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9.6
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Action Comics (2011) #13
Oct 6, 2012 |
So this was just another fantastic issue in this run. Action Comics has been the best book of the DCnU for me, showing me that a more classic Superman can still work in the dark world of today's comics. An immutable hero in Superman. Silver Age elements reimagined. Even Krypto. That isn't even mentioning the new elements of the story - the little man and his anti-Superman army. This book is a ray of sunlight. |
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8.4
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Action Comics (2011) #14
Nov 13, 2012 |
But the part I liked best was that Superman and Noah seemed to be more simpatico than Superman and the adults. That you need that easy acceptance of good and evil, the belief you can do the impossible, to achieve greatness. I am really going to miss Morrison on this book. |
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8.4
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Action Comics (2011) #15
Dec 7, 2012 |
And it is funny that in some ways I thought this might be the weakest issue in the Action Comics run to date - just chock full of monologue. And yet, I also thought is was a strong issue, an important piece in solidifying this entire arc, while still peppered with the tiny wonders that I love in Morrison. Only a couple more issue of this. Too bad. |
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9.6
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Action Comics (2011) #16
Jan 11, 2013 |
But all that was told through the beauty of multiplethreats, multiple timelines, multiple stories, and multiple references to priorSuperman incarnations. That is the Multitude. I don't know if I understood allof it. But I know a good Superman story when I read one. And this was a verygood Superman story. This was one of those issues were it was hard to pick the panels to show because so many showed so much. Rags Morales and Brad Walker's art shines here. This iscataclysmic in some places, trippy in others, emotional elsewhere. The artconveys all the feelings it should, enhancing this wild ride. |
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8
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Action Comics (2011) #17
Feb 26, 2013 |
But somehow having things explained to me by Vyndktvx sort of dulled some of the Morrison magic here. I still think that this will end up being one of my favorite long arcs for the character. And I do think the finale is going to be great. |
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10
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Action Comics (2011) #18
Mar 25, 2013 |
Right now I am going to be selfish and devour a Superman who inspires humanity, unifies the world, does the impossible, and defeats evil. I will enjoy all the nods to the past, smiling whimsically with each one. And I will cherish this story. Because I don't know how many more Superman stories like this I will get. |
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9.6
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Action Comics (2011) #19
Apr 6, 2013 |
It was a true Superman story, something we haven't seen in a bit. And it has already slipped through our fingers. |
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8.4
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Action Comics (2011) #20
May 3, 2013 |
Daniel does a great job on art especially with the wildly morphing hybrid monster. I wish I knew if they were channeling the Sand Superman story!! |
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8.4
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Action Comics (2011) #21
Jun 7, 2013 |
For those out there who feel that Lois and Clark should be together, panels like that second one are wonderful. We saw some flirting in the first issue of this arc. Here we see Lois still has feelings for Clark, even if Jon walks into the restaurant on the next panel. Even Clark admits he and Lois are just friends ... even when it is clear he wishes there was more. So overall a story that had a lot of excellent elements and big art when it needed it. We have a perfect Lois. We have the 'origin' of Luthor as a criminal. There was an overall feeling that this was the right sort of Superman. And that was enough to let me overlook some of the odd quirks and holes in the plot. If this was a primer on what Andy Diggle was planning for the book then I fear we really lost out. |
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8
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Action Comics (2011) #22
Jul 5, 2013 |
There isn't anything amazing about this story. The idea of two heroes accidentally mistaking each other for threats and fighting is as old as comics. But sprinkled into a blustering main plot are some nice moments of character, things I didn't see early in Lobdell's run. |
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7
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Action Comics (2011) #23
Aug 12, 2013 |
Look, it is a silly two part story, done and I am sure quickly forgotten. I don't know if we will ever see the Pax Galactica again. And the action in the most part is over the top. Maybe I am looking for too much here. Maybe I should enjoy this for the cotton candy that it is. But some of the images seem and dialogue seem off. |
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4
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Action Comics (2011) #23.1
Sep 6, 2013 |
Perhaps I am too tied into history. Perhaps the failed attempt at making Zor-El into villain from a few years ago is still fresh in my mind. Perhaps I am not understanding Brainiac's motivations to do all he did here. And maybe I am missing the key piece to how the flashbacks somehow feed into the events on Kampari, making it enrich the Cyborg's motivations. But this issue didn't work for me. In fact, it saddened me a little. |
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8
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Action Comics (2011) #23.2
Sep 18, 2013 |
I wasn't blown away by this. But I was entertained. And adding the element of his wild youth makes Zod a much more complicated, much rounder and deeper character. His willingness to kill loved ones and innocents to forward his goals is scary. And Zod should be scary. |
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8
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Action Comics (2011) #23.3
Sep 24, 2013 |
I certainly have read plenty of stories recently - in Adventures of Superman, in Sholly Fisch's Bizarro - that shows just how callous Luthor is, how he considers most life simply below him.So there wasn't necessarily that much new here. But the linking of recent history to Forever Evil was appreciated. And this last panel raises it above just a smidge. And the Bizarro reveal (and prognostication on my part) also elevates this a bit. Will this make me buy Superman/Wonder Woman? I was on the fence for even trying it. This was solid enough that I suppose I will be in for the first arc and will readdress after that. |
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8
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Action Comics (2011) #23.4
Oct 1, 2013 |
This issue was still entertaining ... still worth buying and reading (as opposed to other Villains' month issues). But just not dazzling. |
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7
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Action Comics (2011) #24
Oct 4, 2013 |
I liked the opening scene, the exposition and reveals by the Psycho Pirate and the art work in the H.I.V.E. HQ. And I liked this ending with Lois being powered, nice cliffhanger. And Tyler Kirkham's art is very nice. And I didn't mind necessarily the attacks in the past as a concept but I very much disliked the idea that Superman has the feeling so deeply ingrained and that he would succumb to them so quickly. Heck, he kind of shrugged off the Black Mercy all those years ago. Surely he would question why Ma and Pa hate him. |
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9.6
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Action Comics (2011) #25
Nov 8, 2013 |
So just a fabulous opening chapter for the new team. Everything seemed to click here ... words, art, page layout. And we get the return of Lana Lang! Between Bedard/Cinar on Supergirl and Pak/Kuder on Action and Pak/Lee or Booth on Batman/Superman maybe I should feel optimistic! |
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10
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Action Comics (2011) #26
Dec 6, 2013 |
Nice cliff-hanger! And yet, this also felt like a complete story and not a small part of a story made for a trade. I have nothing but praise for this book. The story, the characterization, the action, the art. It all worked. It felt like a classic Superman story but also one perfect for 2013. We are only two issues in but I think Pak and Kuder 'get' Superman and that means we readers are probably in for a treat. |
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9.6
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Action Comics (2011) #27
Jan 10, 2014 |
I just have nothing but good things to say about this comic right now. The main story of this subterranean world is great with some old school giant monsters, some political intrigue (the Ghost Soldier is still lurking), and some new characters. The back story of Smallville memories and Superman identifying with Baka was charming. And the artwork is just gorgeous. It is rare for me to finish a comic these days and wish the next issue was out right then. But that is where I am right now. This is Superman. Hoping we see Lois and Kara in this book soon. |
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9.6
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Action Comics (2011) #28
Feb 10, 2014 |
I have absolutely no complaints with this issue. Everything works. The action, the character interaction, the villains, the art. Everything builds on everything else. This was a dense read but it read fast. And when it was over, I wanted the next issue in my hand. That is the sign of a great comic. Hopefully, when this arc is over and things mesh more with the New 52 continuity, that the magic of this book isn't dulled. |
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9.6
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Action Comics (2011) #29
Mar 10, 2014 |
And the art is just solid all around. Crisp, detailed, expressive. This book is sizzling right now, my favorite book from DC right now. Thank you Greg Pak and Aaron Kuder for getting Superman right! |
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8.4
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Action Comics (2011) #30
Apr 4, 2014 |
It is another very good look at Superman from a great new team. Let's hope that Doomed doesn't derail the momentum here. And I hope it doesn't push Lana out of the spotlight moving forward. |
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8.4
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Action Comics (2011) #31
May 16, 2014 |
That is what a second chapter should do. So again, another chapter of Doomed better than expected. Although given the creative team on Action right now I shouldn't be surprised. |
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7
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Action Comics (2011) #32
Jun 6, 2014 |
I suppose overall the good evens out the bad. The story is certainly moved forward. We basically have three more months of Doomed. Three months. |
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8
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Action Comics (2011) #33
Jul 4, 2014 |
So overall an up and down issue. Most of my criticism is leveled at the portrayal of Supergirl, incongruous with the last three months of her story. But the Doomed plot progresses. We have a great cliffhanger. And Aaron Kuder's art is stunning. |
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5
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Action Comics (2011) #34
Aug 13, 2014 |
And I think we have 4 more issues! Love the art. Like Lois being herself (although hope she loses her powers). But other than that, I feel like too much is being thrown at me. |
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7
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Action Comics (2011) #35
Oct 3, 2014 |
We end with a zombie-like cliffhanger. This was really an up and down issue.We have a number of Doomed elements cleared from the decks, some in odd ways.I love Kara, Lois, and Superman.And I don't love Lana and Superman. |
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8.4
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Action Comics (2011) #36
Nov 11, 2014 |
So thank you Doomed for wrapping up. And thank you Pak and Kuder for picking up where you left off. And that slime-creature. Brrrrrr.... |
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9.6
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Action Comics (2011) #37
Dec 5, 2014 |
I wish that DC would be trumpeting this book more. It is just great. Pak has always brought an classic sort of feel to his Superman. His stories are fantastic and original. Outside of this bitterness, I have loved his Lana. And Kuder's art is just amazing. This is entertaining and meaty ... I get enough story and art here. If you aren't reading this, you should be. |
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9.6
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Action Comics (2011) #38
Jan 9, 2015 |
Horror needs to be ... well ... horrific if it is going to work. And this book, from the monsters to the acceptance by the victims, is horrifying. And throwing Superman into this mix, a place he is going to as unsure of himself as normal people gives this a fresh feeling. If this was DC Comics Presents, the Spectre would guest star. Instead, Superman is all on his own. Pak and Kuder continue to bring it. Wonderful issue. |
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8.4
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Action Comics (2011) #39
Feb 9, 2015 |
It is a oddly quiet but somewhat deep ending for this arc. Superman doesn't beat up, freeze, or heat vision the Ultra-Humanite. The monster is defeated by Superman's fears. The allure of the arc was Superman being put in an environment that he isn't used to. So why not an ending that isn't an ending we are used to as Superman readers. This whole story has been brilliant, slowly amping up the terror with each issue. Great pacing, great art, and intriguing concepts for a Superman story. Pak and Kuder (and Kolins) are clicking on all cylinders. |
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10
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Action Comics (2011) #40
Mar 16, 2015 |
Just a wonderful issue. So much fun! So visually stunning! A statue Wonder Woman! Backwards sound effects! Doomzarro and bunnies! This is like a wonderful palate cleanser for the grim DCU leading into Convergence. |
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8.4
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Action Comics (2011) #41
Jun 5, 2015 |
Shadow Demons, dirty cops, laughing kids, a new LL character and a heroic Superman all dressed up in beautiful art with great layouts. I don't know if I could ask for much more, especially in a storyline I was quite nervous about. I have a lot of faith in Pak and Kuder. I have loved their time on Action. So I guess I shouldn't be surprised that they pulled this off. Now all I need is some good Lois! |
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9
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Action Comics (2011) #42
Jul 3, 2015 |
I don't know if I want *this* Superman for the long haul. I still really miss Lois. But I have to say, this is an entertaining comic. This is a compelling Superman. This has great art. I can't say this about all the Super-books. I can't say this about all of The Truth. But people should be reading this book. Action Comics is a very good comic with a Superman I can believe in. |
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9.6
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Action Comics (2011) #43
Aug 14, 2015 |
And as a comic, as a mix of pictures and words working together, this is superb. There is some sort of creative resonance happening here between Pak and Kuder as this thing just crackles. If you are going to get any of The Truth, it should be this title. |
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8
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Action Comics (2011) #44
Sep 11, 2015 |
Lee gaining Shadow powers. Wrath leaving for no good reason. Superman leaving the neighborhood that he just convinced that they should rally around each other. I am kind of scratching my head. Still, overall I liked this issue. The story flowed nicely. The art is superior. And it remains the best of the super-books. |
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5
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Action Comics (2011) #45
Oct 9, 2015 |
But this isn't Superman to me. Look, maybe this will turn around. Maybe when it is all done the world will embrace Superman again. That somehow his goodness will trump the cynicism of the world. But I haven't seen anything that makes me think it is going in that direction. |
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4
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Action Comics (2011) #46
Nov 20, 2015 |
Anyways, I am completely bored with The Truth. I am bored with this depowered, angry, vengeful, uninspirational Superman. I don't know if I can say it any more bluntly. Let's put it this way. In the 70s, Superman lost his powers for 3 issues. He built the Supermobile and fought crimes and villains, never losing his way. In 2015, Superman loses his powers and it has lasted too long. And Superman has lost his way. |
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6
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Action Comics (2011) #47
Dec 7, 2015 |
One more issue in this depowered run is in the books. We have a Superman embrace anger and try to use evil for good. In some ways it is similar to Wrath's idea, trying to have the ends justify the means. It doesn't work for me. Still, we have put Wrath behind us. And for that I am glad. Plus, Jeanty brings a nice style to the issue. |
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4
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Action Comics (2011) #48
Jan 14, 2016 |
Is all of the Truth and all the arcs in the books supposed to all be tied into Savage? And how am I supposed to rectify all these plots into something cohesive? Thank goodness Kuder was on art for the bulk of the book. The visuals are the only thing that propped this book up. Because it seems like things are happening fast and loose so this thing can come to an end. |
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5
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Action Comics (2011) #49
Feb 5, 2016 |
I know my tone has been snarky here. But I feel like this story rushing to any conclusion is worse than giving me a later but decent conclusion. So much information is dropped in one liners in the last two issues, important plot points suddenly revealed. We have fight scenes that are meaningless, robbing space to give me more exposition or explanation. The earliest stories are sort of invalidated by what Savage is trying to accomplish here. And all that is wrapped up in the angry, punch first, powerless Superman who is beating up shackled prisoners, avoiding his friends, and generally acting unlike the Superman I know. I am sad to see Greg Pak and Aaron Kuder go. Because I bet they had great Superman stories they wanted to tell. |
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8
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Action Comics (2011) #50
Mar 11, 2016 |
It was as if Pak and Kuder (as co-plotters) finally got to get back to the Superman they have wanted to write, the smiling, positive, optimistic hero. So throughout this issue, we really get a lot of pure Superman sentiment. |
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9.6
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Action Comics (2011) #51
Apr 22, 2016 |
And we get a Kara who is bent on helping as well. She is a young hero, taking charge of her life, but recognizing her place as symbol. It is a Kara that loves and respects her cousin. This is my Supergirl too. |
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8.4
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Action Comics (2011) #52
May 16, 2016 |
Only Diana's line at the beginning felt off. To be honest, if it was in a thought bubble, if she was thinking 'I wish I had time alone with him in these last moments but I understand why he is doing what he is doing' I would have applauded. But to say it out loud? Brrrr.... Still, The Final Days of Superman has been the best arc running through all the books for some time. I shouldn't let minor problems outweigh the overall excellence. |
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5.8
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Action Comics (2011) Annual | 3 issues |
8.4
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Action Comics (2011) Annual #1
Nov 5, 2012 |
So overall a very good character driven issue. It is one where we see how Superman can inspire people to do good (Steel, Lois) or evil (Ramsey, Luthor). It puts a new spin on the Kryptonite Man and colored Kryptonite. And it also shows us a Superman who feels responsible for everyone. It was this characterization that carried this book. I'll be sad when Fisch stops doing the Action back-ups. And I always love Cully Hamner art. So I was pretty happy with this issue. |
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4
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Action Comics (2011) Annual #2
Nov 1, 2013 |
But so much of this issue seems strained and worrisome. Supergirl being a selfish brat. Superboy killing. An unnecessary complicated plot. A lot of exposition. It doesn't exactly flow. And so Krypton Returns begins. I knew I should have been worried after all. |
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5
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Action Comics (2011) Annual #3
Aug 8, 2014 |
Maybe this is my problem? But if the core plot, this infection, is treated haphazardly, I can't get into the conflict. At least ... at least ... I got some fine Lois moments. |
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9.6
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Action Comics (2011) One Shot | 1 issues |
9.6
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Action Comics (2011): Futures End #1
Sep 5, 2014 |
But this is a fantastic issue. It looks back at the history of the DCU, acknowledges a classic story, and updates it. And it treats Superman with the respect he deserves, reminding us all we should be more like Superman, fighting for what's right. |
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8.5
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Action Comics (2016) | 112 issues |
9.6
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Action Comics (2016) #957
Jun 10, 2016 |
Despite my questions about Doomsday, this was a great issue. As I said, there was so much about this book that I loved. It all felt right. The family scenes, the city scenes, the Luthor and Superman conversation ... it all felt right. Thankfully!!! It all felt right. And I haven't been able to say that for a while. |
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9.6
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Action Comics (2016) #958
Jun 24, 2016 |
Okay, this one seemed to have it all. There is a lot stuffed into these 20 pages. Despite all the story and action put in, we still get big art when needed. I am wholly impressed with the product. It is like the dysfunction of the last couple of years in the Superman title are behind us. We are back to character driven, high action plots with some riddles to be solved. The story and art complement each other superbly. If any book feels like a Rebirth, it is this one. I hope all Superman fans out there, even if they have shied away from the character recently, are checking this one out. |
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8
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Action Comics (2016) #959
Jul 15, 2016 |
As I said before, for me the strongest parts of this issue for me were the character moments and the added mystery elements. I thought all of those things were strong hooks for me as a reader. The action is certainly big and bold. But I felt like I was watching a bit of a repeat throughout the punches and blows. I am glad that the Doomsday element sounds like it is brief one. And I hope we learn more about Oz soon. If he is going to enigmatically show up every month, I need something more to mull over. |
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9.6
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Action Comics (2016) #960
Jul 29, 2016 |
So overall, I liked this issue very much. Much like last issue, it had it all - action, plot progression, and character moments. I love this last scene with Diana, Lois, and Superman. That was near perfect. Nothing but love for this series since Rebirth. |
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8
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Action Comics (2016) #961
Aug 15, 2016 |
Once more the issue is packed with a huge brawl as the villain and heroes demolish the countryside. It is big and loud and somewhat glorious in its action sequences, reminiscent of the original Doomsday where page after page was bonecrushing punches and devastating attacks. |
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9
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Action Comics (2016) #962
Aug 26, 2016 |
I still think Oz will turn out to be Osterman. But we'll see. Overall, this was a good issue. As usual, the small moments struck me more than the battle sequences. But Jurgens and Segovia do a good job with the action in hyping up the sheer power of Doomsday. So this was rather entertaining. So far, Rebirth hasn't let me down. |
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8
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Action Comics (2016) #963
Sep 16, 2016 |
And so my guess. I will bet that this Clark is a clone created in Geneticron. Why not? They have 'Genetic' in their name. They had Doomsday. Clark is obsessed with them. It is only the motive for creating a Clark that escapes me. But a tidy story, some nice riffs, and some great art. I continue to like the super-titles post-Rebirth. |
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8.4
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Action Comics (2016) #964
Sep 30, 2016 |
There remains a lot to love about this book. This two-parter, scratching the surface of the Clark mystery, was great break from the Doomsday plot. There is a ton to love here, from the art to the clues to the secret tunnels. Kudos to Jurgens and Zircher for really making this a character driven but gripping read. Amazing what a little #Rebirth can do! |
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8.4
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Action Comics (2016) #965
Oct 17, 2016 |
As a Lois fan, as a reader who has been clamoring for more Lois, I love this issue. From this Lois' motives to action to her control of her emotions to her leap into action, I loved. And the scene with Superman sparkled as well. I suppose I shouldn't be surprised given what Jurgens has done in the past with the characters. So tell all the Lois lovers out there they need to pick up this issue! |
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9.6
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Action Comics (2016) #966
Oct 28, 2016 |
Finally, we will see Lois portrayed as she should be. And that makes me happy. Thanks to Jurgens and all involved for giving us the Lois we deserve! |
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9.6
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Action Comics (2016) #967
Nov 14, 2016 |
Whew ... that's a lot going on in one issue! And for me, despite the action, despite the Jon/Clark stuff, my favorite part was the Lois/Lex staredown. You forget how awesome Lois is with her having been gone so long. You don't know how thirsty you are until you have a sip of water. I'll repeat a recent mantra. How wonderful is it to have great Superman books again? |
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8
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Action Comics (2016) #968
Nov 28, 2016 |
So overall, I think this was a very good issue in building up the motivations of the characters of this arc. We didn't take a giant leap forward. But we certainly filled in some holes, making this a much more complete feeling story. Hopefully some of the hints and hooks we read here will be fleshed out moving forward. And those hooks made me want to read the next issue now. |
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8
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Action Comics (2016) #969
Dec 19, 2016 |
So overall, I thought this was a nice deep dive mostly into Luthor. How could he argue against L'Call's approach when that is his approach to Superman? That is a nice wrinkle. But L'Call's simple origin and the Mother Box/bucket moment just were a bit too chin-scratching to make me give this a higher grade. This is still a great book and this was a very good chapter. But I want so much more ... |
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8.4
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Action Comics (2016) #970
Jan 4, 2017 |
So some of the speed bumps I had last issue are smoothed here. L'Call always knew about the Mother Box despite Lex hiding it under a bucket. L'Call has a personal stake in Darkseid's villainy above the death of his family. He was a truly peaceful man forced into this barbaric life. And Superman is struggling a bit. All in all, this moved things forward and that makes me happy. And the art is spot on gorgeous. |
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9
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Action Comics (2016) #971
Jan 16, 2017 |
I sometimes miss the days of the conniving, hiding Luthor biding his time to unleash something horrific. But I have to grudgingly admit that since Rebirth I have been interested in Luthor and his character. There are layers here ... whether onion or parfait ... and peeling him back to try to get to his core has been a very engaging read. |
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8.4
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Action Comics (2016) #972
Jan 27, 2017 |
So overall a nice wrap-up to a story whose purpose I think was to reset the Superman/Luthor dynamic. And it was done in a gripping way having each character deal with their prejudices and forced to defend the other. Very slick. If only the 'splitting up' aspect of the fights didn't vex me. Next up? All the Clark Kent and Mr. Oz stuff bubbling to the surface! Huzzah! |
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9.6
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Action Comics (2016) #973
Feb 13, 2017 |
After hearing his name in Supergirl #6 and seeing Zor-El 'cured', we are definitely getting a more classic Cyborg Superman back in the DCU. Look at this panel by Segovia. The shading is hinting towards his Cyborg future. Look, as I said, the whole point of #Rebirth was to bring back the classic essence of these characters. In this issue we have just about as classic a Lois, bumbling Clark, and Henshaw. If any books have been resuscitated by Rebirth, it is the Superman books. Hooray for us fans! |
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9.6
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Action Comics (2016) #974
Feb 24, 2017 |
In case you can't tell, I loved this issue. This 'Clark' plot grabbed me from the beginning. And this issue pushed the pedal all the way down. |
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8.4
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Action Comics (2016) #975
Mar 13, 2017 |
And how does this all lead to the origins of the Supermen? And who is Oz? Does Mxyzptlk being here make my guess of Vyndktyvx more likely? Will Mxy be the villain for the rest of this arc? Good stuff all around. I liked the art throughout. Churchill doesn't seem as precise here but he does a good job aping others takes on Mxy. |
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8.4
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Action Comics (2016) #976
Mar 24, 2017 |
Remember, the whole point of Rebirth was to get back to a classic interpretation of these DC characters. This fusing of the two Supermen and Loises does just that. But like any soft reboot (maybe this is a firm but not hard reboot), it opens things up to more questions. I'll be watching. I trust these creators. I think this will all work out. |
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9.6
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Action Comics (2016) #977
Apr 17, 2017 |
I have read Superman's origin story countless times. But with the recent upheaval, setting his beginnings on solid ground felt necessary. And as a reader, I kind of needed to catch my breath a little after the Reborn arc. So Jurgens giving us this, so we can pause and understand who this Superman is, was a great idea. And as someone who like Superman Secret Origin, I don't mind that being the template. |
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8
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Action Comics (2016) #978
May 2, 2017 |
I appreciated these last two issue intent on streamlining Superman's new history. I now have a sense of what happened and what didn't happen. I like the way the recent stories were welded into the old timeline. All that said, I wish they just made the Kents still be alive! It was the one thing I hoped would be a radical change. Lastly, it seems like the Oz arc is starting to boil and this Revenge Squad plot makes me think this book is still on a rising trajectory! |
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9.6
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Action Comics (2016) #979
May 15, 2017 |
I was very entertained by this issue. Jurgens and Zircher are just perfectly in synch in story telling. The early warmth of Lois and Clark was a nice counterpoint to the violence and evil that happened after. And this certainly whet my appetite for more. This is what an early chapter in an arc should do, grab the reader and leave them wanting. |
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8
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Action Comics (2016) #980
May 29, 2017 |
I have been very impressed with Jurgens' run on the title so far. And I am always impressed with Zircher's art. But this issue felt like something of a pause. We seemed to downshift a bit. And maybe that is a necessary evil in a middle chapter of a story. We need to set up the rest of the plot. But I feel like the story covered in this issue could have been covered in a fraction of the pages. |
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8
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Action Comics (2016) #981
Jun 20, 2017 |
I often find the middle chapter of an arc to slow things down a bit and this issue holds form. There is a great cliffhanger. There is a nice building momentum in some side scenes. And there is a lot of fighting. But this issue didn't feel like it had the substance of the prior chapters. |
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9.6
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Action Comics (2016) #982
Jul 3, 2017 |
I want to read the next part now! Add to this the mystery of Superman's blindness, the voice in the Fortress, and (I'm assuming) Superboy eventually joining the fray, and you have a great issue. |
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10
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Action Comics (2016) #983
Jul 17, 2017 |
Now that is an incredible ending to an incredible issue. What is Zod's secret mission? Why did he leave Kara out of the zone? Where are Jon and Lois? I want more. I want it now. I'll be here under the tree in the backyard of the summer house! |
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8.4
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Action Comics (2016) #984
Jul 28, 2017 |
So overall I loved loved loved this arc. It was just a spectacular story, gaining momentum as it moved along rather than slowing down. And it had enough surprise twists to keep me engaged. Plus it was the reinvention of the Superman Family, fighting as a unit. Just wonderful. |
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8
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Action Comics (2016) #985
Aug 14, 2017 |
The Luthor/Superman relationship is one of my favorite things about Superman in general. I love Lex as the arch-villain. And probing this new dynamic is a decent hook. But in some ways I am already looking past this to the Oz arc. And that is a great compliment to Jurgens and the artists on the book. |
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8
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Action Comics (2016) #986
Aug 25, 2017 |
Anyways, this issue told a philosophical story about humanity and civility with a few action beats mixed in. In that way, it should be a solid prelude to the Mr. Oz epic which is about to unfold. |
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8.4
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Action Comics (2016) #987
Sep 18, 2017 |
Well, at least the mystery is over. We get an origin next issue. And I have to admit the buildup to the reveal, our seeing the underbelly of humanity and seeing Superman's shock at all of it, made the reveal stand out. |
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8
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Action Comics (2016) #988
Sep 29, 2017 |
The 'mirror darkly' origin of Jor-El taken in by a kindly family was a nice touch. And the art is gorgeous and supports the story turns perfectly. And the art is gorgeous and supports the story turns perfectly. I'm intrigued. |
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8.4
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Action Comics (2016) #989
Oct 16, 2017 |
This felt like a middle chapter. But the story is still hopping. |
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8.4
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Action Comics (2016) #990
Oct 27, 2017 |
So all in all, this issue just enriched the plot so far with some small steps forward. I was very entertained by this and when it was done I wished the next issue was out and already in my hand. That is a good sign. I hope we get more Jor-El back story. How is he manipulating things? Where has he been all those years? Why now? |
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7
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Action Comics (2016) #991
Nov 13, 2017 |
The back and forth at the beginning was very good. That half face panel is brilliant. Even the arc up to know has been intriguing. But the ending... |
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8
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Action Comics (2016) #992
Nov 27, 2017 |
Jurgens writing Booster Gold will always be magical. Seeing a current Superman visit Krypton could be interesting. I don't know if I 100% understand the personal angst Superman is feeling about Jor-El. But I can understand him not liking that his birth father is a villain. At the very least, it makes sense that Superman should be following up on this. This wouldn't be a chapter in his life that would simple pass. And so this coda makes sense for the character. |
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5
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Action Comics (2016) #993
Dec 18, 2017 |
But between the forced Flash-fight, the overlooked Supergirl origin, and the return to Krypton, I sort of winced my way through this. The other histories look interesting. Now that we are here maybe the plot will blossom. |
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6
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Action Comics (2016) #994
Jan 2, 2018 |
And for some reason, Superman actually considering having this new timeline overwrite the old one seems off to me. I understand the enormity of this. How do you decide to move forward to 'repair' the destruction of a planet and a culture? But I just think our Superman would be the one to say 'this new timeline isn't right'. I hope all will turn out well. |
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8
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Action Comics (2016) #995
Jan 15, 2018 |
So I liked this chapter better. I liked this deeper look at Booster. But there was a lot of Booster here. And the lingering questions about the splinter timeline isn't really mentioned at all. The art is definitely a plus! |
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8.4
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Action Comics (2016) #996
Jan 26, 2018 |
I feel like I'm in a fog right now in the DCU's history. Hard to believe the New 52 would make things easier?? Especially when I wanted my DCU history to be back. Part of it is ... but which part? Still, this was a good issue and a good chapter. I can only hope the Earth/Krypton war is only a feint. I'm not ready for that again. |
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7
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Action Comics (2016) #997
Feb 19, 2018 |
Of course, we are talking about a time travel story so I can only surmise that a else-when rescue is about to happen. So this was an action heavy issue, perfect for Action Comics. But this whole thing is like flat soda. You can say it is a little tasty. But it isn't what you really want. |
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8
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Action Comics (2016) #998
Mar 2, 2018 |
It is a shame that General Lane is back just as Jurgens is leaving. We know that in 2 issues, Action Comics #1000 will be on the shelves and that means Jurgens will be off the book. So we have a number of subplots that hopefully will be wrapped up or moved forward. And this arc showcasing family and loyalty was pretty good. Lovely art as well. |
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9.6
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Action Comics (2016) #999
Mar 19, 2018 |
Yes, this is a fine ending for Jurgens. We get closure here. Sure, this seems as fast as the emotional scenes in Supergirl #19. But we have background with Lois and Sam. We have some history. And you can see how they are ready to try and reconcile even if neither is ready to extend their hand first. |
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9.6
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Action Comics (2016) #1000
Apr 23, 2018 |
There are other stories in here, including the 'new' Curt Swan art that are other interesting takes on Superman and his legend. In case you didn't get it, I loved this issue. I don't know where Bendis is bringing us. I am bummed that the current creative teams are getting axed. But for now, this book reminded me of where we have been and why I love Superman. That is about as big a compliment I can give a book. |
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7
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Action Comics (2016) #1001
Jul 27, 2018 |
So 95% good but 5% really off-putting. And very solid art throughout. |
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8.4
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Action Comics (2016) #1002
Aug 24, 2018 |
Let's face it. Most Lois fans have been waiting for her to return, hopefully with a good story to tell. We shall see. Still, overall this was a very solid character issue. Great Perry. Great Clark. Great Superman. And the mob stuff was solid. Add to that great art, and this was a winner. |
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9.6
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Action Comics (2016) #1003
Sep 28, 2018 |
Yanick Paquette is perfect for the book and I hope he sticks around for a bit. Just amazing. Yep, I liked this one a lot. |
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5
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Action Comics (2016) #1004
Oct 26, 2018 |
Since the Lois/Clark pair is the foundation of these characters and these books, I suddenly feel like I am on slightly shaky ground here. That said, everything else, from subplots to the luscious art, still sizzles. |
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9.6
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Action Comics (2016) #1005
Nov 30, 2018 |
So overall a very good issue with action (hence the name), plot advancement, great dialogue, character moments, and some of the finest art (on all levels) you can find. I hope everyone is reading this. |
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9.6
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Action Comics (2016) #1006
Jan 8, 2019 |
So this is a solid issue all around. There are a ton of small moments that sizzle. And then the battle with the Red Cloud, perfectly drawn elevated with impressive sound effects lettering from Josh Reed and colors by Brad Anderson, and ending with that extended hand; it is a wonderful sequence. Good stuff all around. |
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8
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Action Comics (2016) #1007
Feb 1, 2019 |
I thought this was a very good start to the Leviathan arc and great characterization of Jimmy. Steve Epting brings some solid, clean art. But that Lois scene sticks out a bit like a sore thumb. Still, Leviathan seems like a good, big threat. Can't wait to see where this goes. |
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8.4
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Action Comics (2016) #1008
Mar 1, 2019 |
So my guess is Leviathan is an Earth-0 Adrian Veidt! (I suppose an Earth-0 Jon Osterman (who isn't Dr. Manhattan) would also work. Nice mystery unfolding here. And Lois returning to the Planet was a great scene showing hpw revered she is by everyone. |
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8.4
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Action Comics (2016) #1009
Apr 2, 2019 |
And the Question scene is the one that I will mull over the most. Is his line about Superman being Leviathan a clue? Could we be talking about some other Superman persona, like Ultraman? That would jibe with the 'want the same thing' note. And the information about the lack of a body count is meaty. This was a nice end to the prologue and beginning of chapter one. |
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8.4
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Action Comics (2016) #1010
Apr 26, 2019 |
Great issue ratcheting up the suspense and uncertainty. |
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8.4
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Action Comics (2016) #1011
May 24, 2019 |
This was an impressive issue which laid out a bunch of information and clues. And I think I can use some of this to bolster some of my thoughts on who is behind Leviathan. I don't think I have felt this invested in a comic mystery since Sensor Girl. (I'm old.) |
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9.6
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Action Comics (2016) #1012
Jul 1, 2019 |
The fact he says 'We are Leviathan' makes me wonder if he is also a split personality? Perhaps he sees a bit of himself in the split Rose? This doesn't necessarily jibe with my Leviathan Theory. But that is the only explanation I can think of to explain why he would want someone as volatile as Rose/Thorn in his new world order. The super-books are really clicking right now. And I am a very happy reader. |
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9.6
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Action Comics (2016) #1013
Jul 26, 2019 |
So as I said, this was something of a middle chapter for both the Event Leviathan mini-series and the dealings here in Action. And this did just what a middle part should do. The plot progressed. We got key character moments. Momentum was built. And all in a beautiful looking package. |
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9.6
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Action Comics (2016) #1014
Aug 30, 2019 |
I love this title. I love this issue. Continued Leviathan clues, the Planet politics, and the 'Metropolis' feel of this book is what really tickles me! And boy, the Superman books just really feel like they have got the momentum of a runaway train! I'm a happy fan. |
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9
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Action Comics (2016) #1015
Sep 27, 2019 |
The new Blaze-ing Red Cloud is terrifying. And yes, there are some Leviathan clues here. |
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8.4
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Action Comics (2016) #1016
Oct 25, 2019 |
So another good issue in this book. I have enjoyed the Action side of things consistently. And even this little side trip into the Naomi world continued to push everything forward. I have become accustomed to the work of Kudranski, a sort of rugged take on art. I hope we don't lose Robinson Goode though. She is a great addition to the Daily Planet. |
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8.4
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Action Comics (2016) #1017
Dec 3, 2019 |
So despite all the Year of the Villain stuff, this was really more of a character issue. We got some plot progression. But it was more the interactions of the characters which I liked here. Hopefully all these dark, universal storyline wrap up soon so we can get back to some normalcy! |
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8.4
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Action Comics (2016) #1018
Jan 6, 2020 |
Would Leviathan, someone hell bent on bringing order to the world, team up with the Legion of Doom? I don't think so but I am eager to see more. You know that I will be fascinated with Leviathan for some time. I am very glad that he will remain on the forefront of the Superman world for a bit. So great issue giving us some back story that I felt we needed. It gave us the seeds of a new subplot with Melody Moore. And it somehow stays up to date with all the other things going on in this world. |
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8.4
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Action Comics (2016) #1019
Jan 31, 2020 |
Does Leviathan really want Superman dead? Or is he playing Lex for some reason? If anything, this read like an epilogue to Event Leviathan. We got the reveal of Mark Shaw and then ... poof ... it was over. Now we get to see how he inculcates himself into the DCU proper. Starting out on Lex's level is a show of respect. Amazing. |
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8
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Action Comics (2016) #1020
Mar 2, 2020 |
Superman teaming up with Young Justice. Recognizing Conner as a hero and bringing him along. Conner saving the day. Leviathan outsmarting Luthor. That's a lot of good stuff! |
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8.4
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Action Comics (2016) #1021
Apr 2, 2020 |
So another very good issue, especially if you are a Leviathan fan. Solid ending to this arc. |
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9.6
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Action Comics (2016) #1022
Jun 5, 2020 |
But that darkish ending only makes the earlier happiness that much brighter. And thank you Brian Michael Bendis!! |
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8
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Action Comics (2016) #1023
Jul 24, 2020 |
So the arc proceeds. The stakes are known. And this looks like a brawl with the fate of the city on the line. Time for some Supergirl!! |
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9.6
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Action Comics (2016) #1024
Aug 28, 2020 |
With so many Els around, they begin scanning for the Mafia. It is interesting to see the dots of lead lining in the city. And, despite a true Superman Family (thank you Mr. Bendis for using the term!), Leone isn't slowing down. She thinks she is safely hidden and is planning a final counterpunch.But we see how long the reach of the Mafia is. Dr. Glory, recent looter of STAR Labs, was under Leone's employ. The Mafia was everywhere. |
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8
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Action Comics (2016) #1025
Sep 28, 2020 |
If you removed the hefty bag threat and had crisper art, this would be an A. And I'll say again, for the most part I have really liked what Bendis has brought to these titles. I'll miss him when he is gone from these books. |
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9.6
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Action Comics (2016) #1026
Oct 30, 2020 |
Meanwhile, Superman engages the Red Cloud, still seething over the death of Melody Moore. As for the Cloud, she seems almost upset that no one thought she would have the guts to kill someone. It is almost like she feels disrespected. It takes only that sort of nudge to make someone cross the line.Superman seems to be losing the fight. So in comes the cavalry.Again, it is Supergirl leading the charge. She has a plan. She tells them to wait until she signals.We have to wait for next issue to see the end. But it is clear. Supergirl is the leader here!!!!Amazing!Can I have 2 moments from this book on my 'best of 2020 Supergirl' list? Because I don't know if I'll find much in her own book. |
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8
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Action Comics (2016) #1027
Nov 30, 2020 |
John Romita Jr. is on art and his stuff is pretty rough for me. He has a lot to do here with shifting scenes of huge actions amid quiet interrogation scenes. I don't care too much for the stuff. But the layouts are actually quite nice. |
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10
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Action Comics (2016) #1028
Dec 28, 2020 |
I said much of what I needed to say about the Brian Michael Bendis run in the introduction. But to put it succinctly, I looked forward to the Superman books again. I enjoyed the Superman books again. And recommended the Superman books again. That's what it's all about! |
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7
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Action Comics (2016) #1029
Mar 26, 2021 |
We know Warworld was a big part of Future State. Superman being 'lost' while stuck on Warworld is also a big part of this. Maybe that is why Superman is 'missing' in the history books. He doesn't die. He is kidnapped. So this story is over I suppose. But it sets up Jon becoming Superman. It sets up Amanda Waller as an antagonist. And it shows that Mongul and Warworld are on the horizon. And while I don't mind seeing Jon mature and step up, I wish it wasn't at the expense of Superman himself. |
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8.4
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Action Comics (2016) #1030
May 3, 2021 |
Lots of good questions for me to ponder, especially the mystery of the hooded man. Love the Lois moment. And although we have seen a lot of this father/son dynamic in Johnson's book, at least this time we have some contrasts to mull over too. Very solid book. |
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9.6
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Action Comics (2016) #1031
May 28, 2021 |
From the action to the exposition, to the mysteries, it is a very entertaining read. |
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8.4
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Action Comics (2016) #1032
Jun 25, 2021 |
Riddles wrapped in puzzles. And thrilling art too! Great stuff all around. |
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9.6
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Action Comics (2016) #1033
Jul 30, 2021 |
The surviving warriors attack Thao to remind her of her mission. Then they face off against the other warrior present ... Lois Lane!She doesn't care why Thao was there initially. She knows that know Thao is one of the family. And so she will defend Thao. Great cliffhanger. Wonderful image of Lois.And please ... please ... I hope the creative team has Lois say what this weapon is. |
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9.6
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Action Comics (2016) #1034
Aug 27, 2021 |
I loved every bit of this issue. From Superman's actions, his irritation, Kara's response, and the pressure on Thao, this storyline has been very engaging and entertaining. |
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9.6
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Action Comics (2016) #1035
Oct 4, 2021 |
Maybe I just need to roll with it? But this is a big roll. But in the end, that is a minor head scratch. The rest of this issue is just a perfect ending to the Thao-La story and the perfect prologue for the Warworld arc. This shows us just who Superman is. He fights for the helpless. He takes a stand. He loves his family. |
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9.6
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Action Comics (2016) #1036
Nov 12, 2021 |
This was a great opening chapter to this arc. Lots of tidbits pushing things along. Tremendous art including some stupendous pages and panels. And then this big reveal. Roll on Warworld Saga! |
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10
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Action Comics (2016) #1037
Dec 3, 2021 |
Regardless, this issue was a dizzying carnival ride of a brawl and was supremely entertaining. It also ramped up the threat level of this arc. You don't just kill Apollo and eliminate Enchantress this easily. Incredible. Can't wait for next issue. |
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10
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Action Comics (2016) #1038
Jan 3, 2022 |
Seriously, Superman is physically beaten but indomitable. He cares. And he wants to be heard by those who need him the most. Powerful stuff indeed. |
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9.6
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Action Comics (2016) #1039
Jan 28, 2022 |
So nothing but praise for this issue. We start out with a tremendous action sequence. And then we get, in essence, a lot of exposition. But it is presented in a way that we are shown and told. The wonders of this saga just keep heaping up, like the layers on Warworld. I didn't know I needed this story. But I'm sure glad I am getting it. |
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8.4
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Action Comics (2016) #1040
Feb 25, 2022 |
There was a fair amount of exposition in this issue. We saw a lot and get told a lot. But it all just enriched the story. It deepens the whole saga, the whole world. This whole issue moved things forward a bit but made the whole story more complex. |
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9.6
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Action Comics (2016) #1041
Mar 25, 2022 |
I just think this whole issue seeing Midnighter operate while hearing about Superman's good deeds and legends is just great stuff to chew over. And OMAC turning? I have to figure somewhere in the future is an issue titled "OMAC's story" just like this is called "Midnighter's Tale". We'll learn how OMAC changed, I'm sure. |
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9.6
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Action Comics (2016) #1042
Apr 29, 2022 |
So I felt this was something of a character issue. We really get a great feel for Superman here. And Lois is just as strong. |
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8.4
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Action Comics (2016) #1043
May 27, 2022 |
The art is so slick. Federici really has this almost elegant take on a barbarian tale. Such an impressive book. |
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9.6
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Action Comics (2016) #1044
Jul 4, 2022 |
So we got the incredible main chapter. We got excellent Supergirl moments. And Conduit. This was a meal of an issue. And I am already hungry for more. |
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9.6
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Action Comics (2016) #1045
Jul 29, 2022 |
This is another solid issue bringing us closer to the end. This has been an arc for the ages, a modern classic! Love Lapham's take on Supergirl. What did you all think? |
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9.6
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Action Comics (2016) #1046
Aug 26, 2022 |
Makes me want a Superman family anthology series. At the very least, Johnson does a great job here. It is a short back-up so not everyone gets dialogue or action. But what we get, I love. |
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10
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Action Comics (2016) #1047
Sep 30, 2022 |
One small thing about this is the presence of OMAC in the returning heroes. They died in the Warworld special. Perhaps these pages were drawn before that was cemented? This was a lot of words about a comic. But there is so much pitch-perfect characterization here it deserves it. You want to know who the characters are? You want to see beautiful art? You found the right place. |
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10
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Action Comics (2016) #1048
Oct 28, 2022 |
I've gushed enough. This book keeps chugging along. Everyone should be reading it. |
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9.6
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Action Comics (2016) #1049
Nov 25, 2022 |
For a while I was worried that Thao-La might be sticking around to replace Kara. But here it looks like she is a leader on the departed Warworld. Definitely liked Thao as the character who introduced us to the culture of Warworld and the Phaelosians. Glad she has had such a powerful arc. This is one of the best Action Comics run I have read and I hope everyone is picking it up. My guess is next issue will be a good 'jump on' moment! |
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9.6
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Action Comics (2016) #1050
Jan 2, 2023 |
So sign me up for the new era! I'm ready! And bring back Nick Dragotta now and then! Smashing stuff! |
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8.4
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Action Comics (2016) #1051
Jan 27, 2023 |
I did think this particular chapter was enjoyable enough. So I am a happy reader here. 2 A's and a B. Bring on the new era! |
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3
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Action Comics (2016) #1052
Mar 3, 2023 |
For me, it is another in a line of weird character takes on her. Ones that seem out of character but done to push forward a story. I know, this was a long review of a back-up story. But this one really struck me because (again for me), it felt completely wrong for two characters I love. |
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8
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Action Comics (2016) #1053
Apr 3, 2023 |
I suppose, in the 21st century, stories about identity politics, rejecting the past if you found it traumatic and renaming yourself, are all the rage. But Power Girl has always been strong, independent, and proud of who she is. She has been sure of herself and her place in the world. She has strived. So all of this feels like it is out of nowhere and wrong. This isn't any Power Girl I have read ... and I have read a lot of Power Girl. |
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8.4
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Action Comics (2016) #1054
May 1, 2023 |
It's not a bad story and certainly if this was someone's first Steel story it's a winner. But this didn't have the momentum or energy of that first story. And it was pretty straightforward. As a fan of the old Superman Family book, I am happy this book is on the shelf. But it is clear that the main story is the engine for me. The back-ups are solid stories. What Johnson is doing on the main story is stellar. So I am here for this title. Because I think that these other characters of the super family deserve their own stories. And unlike the Batman Family, they aren't getting their own titles. So bring on a flashback story of young Jon and a Steel tale. |
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8.4
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Action Comics (2016) #1055
May 26, 2023 |
I don't know if I exactly know where this is going. This is another 'this takes place before Action Comics #1050' stories so I have to fit it into my timeline. And I don't know the stakes knowing what we know. The art is more cartoonish than the other stories. The main story is the best part of this issue. Phillip Kennedy Johnson is just hitting it out of the park and Sandoval's art is brilliant. |
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8
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Action Comics (2016) #1056
Jul 3, 2023 |
So I really liked the opening story. These back-ups are fine. I don't know if Knight Terrors is going to help things or derail this book. Hopeful for the former. |
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6
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Action Comics (2016) #1057
Sep 29, 2023 |
I am a fan of Matthew Clark's art and the work here is lovely. The scene with M'Gann starts interesting. And the panel showing all the versions of Con is striking. Still, you hope that an anthology will give you solid stories throughout. This went 1 for 3. |
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9.6
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Action Comics (2016) #1058
Oct 30, 2023 |
So from top to bottom, this was a great issue. I'm still saying Norah is related to Otho. This time I'm right! |
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8
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Action Comics (2016) #1059
Dec 1, 2023 |
So two out of three stories being good ain't bad. And again, I'll miss Johnson on Action. |
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7
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Action Comics (2016) #1060
Dec 15, 2023 |
I'll miss Johnson. Even a fast paced story like this is a great read. |
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8
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Action Comics (2016) #1061
Jan 15, 2024 |
Two, while Bizarro is the catalyst surely someone else is behind this using Bizarro as a patsy. His world disappears? He ends up on Zerox? He learns a powerful spell to attack Superman?? All too random and too convenient. Who is pulling the strings?? So this was a good read for an opening chapter. I am still very sad to see PKJ go. But if Aaron keeps this up, I'll be okay. |
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4
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Action Comics (2016) #1062
Feb 19, 2024 |
Hopefully this is a hoax or vision. Maybe there is a magical time travel element that will undo this. Because the whole world is on fire here. A killing Superman who lets the world be destroyed and teams up with a sane Joker. If that was the solicit, I would have skipped this book. |
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1.6
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Action Comics (2016) #1063
Mar 15, 2024 |
This story was supposed to be the opening volley of the 'Superman Superstars' run on Action Comics. But this is about as inauspicious beginning as you can get. This story made little sense. Our hero was a defeated fool throughout most of it. The Joker is the hero. We are not told things we need to know. We are told things that should be shown to us in the story. And in the end, it didn't matter. Timms' art is very pretty though. |
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9.6
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Action Comics (2016) #1064
Apr 12, 2024 |
Now THAT is a great chapter one. I can only hope that the rest of the arc is of this quality and intensity. |
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8.4
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Action Comics (2016) #1065
May 17, 2024 |
I really like Vril, covering his stories in REBELS. way back in the day. Solid issue all around with a lot for Supergirl fans to mull over. |
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Action Comics (2016) #1066
Jun 28, 2024 |
So we are at the cliffhanger moment. Lex plugged into Brainiac to try to kill him from the inside. Superman, Supergirl, and Lobo trying to fight off his drones so Lex can do what he wants. The Brainiac Queen is depowered and on the ground. I do feel that the overall plot has moved to a good spot to be ready to conclude. I still don't think I know what Brainiac is desiring or planning here. As a result, I puzzled a lot and was occasionally pulled out of the story while I tried to think these things through. Great art and great action made it entertaining and a good read. |
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9.6
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Action Comics (2016) #1067
Jul 15, 2024 |
I am interested to see where this goes. So overall, a very solid issue opening up this new arc. I love the plot, the pace, the art, the subject of both stories. |
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9.6
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Action Comics (2016) #1068
Aug 19, 2024 |
I have liked Rowell's recent work on She-Hulk. But this story is electric. So a very very good issue, top to bottom. |
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8.8
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Action Comics (2016) Annual | 3 issues |
9.6
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Action Comics (2016) Annual: 2023
Jan 3, 2024 |
Such a great ending, powerful in that it is told from a POV that the reader can understand. It's hard to see a writer go when they are still on the top of their game. Johnson was firing on all cylinders. He leaves big shoes to fill. And he has made me a fan. As I have said before, he will be missed. |
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8.4
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Action Comics (2016) Annual: 2021
Jul 16, 2021 |
In total, this was a fun read. As I said, it works fine as a stand-alone peek into the future. But the bits which impact the current arc make it more impactful. And the return of Aethyr! Cool. |
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8.4
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Action Comics (2016) Annual: 2022
Jun 3, 2022 |
This didn't move the current Warworld Sage plot forward. But it deepens the story by showing why Superman is there as a leader, showing the slaves their worth and leading. It also shows why Mongul is so callous towards life, never having known love. Another excellent chapter in this tremendous arc. |
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8.8
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Action Comics (2016) One Shot | 3 issues |
8.4
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Action Comics (2016): Doomsday Special
Sep 1, 2023 |
Yes, this was a Doomsday story setting up what seems to be a future arc. I think, in general, Doomsday is sort of overused. But this new wrinkle of a sort of supernatural aspect to him is interesting. But I have to say this was a great Supergirl story. This is who Kara should be - intelligent, caring, feisty, fierce, heroic. |
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8
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Action Comics (2016): Special #1
May 7, 2018 |
Anyways, I am sad in many ways for Jurgens to be leaving Superman again. I am happy he got to write one more Luthor/Superman fight. And I like that Lex is back to being, for the most part, a hate-filled villain. On to the Bendis era. |
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10
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Action Comics (2016): Warworld Apocalypse #1
Sep 2, 2022 |
There are still a lot of things I hope get answered. What about Thao-La? Are the Phaelosians going to live on Warworld? Is Superman cured by the white sun? But those questions can be answered another day. For now, I'll just bask in this ending. |
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8.2
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Adventure Comics (2009) | 10 issues |
8.4
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Adventure Comics (2009) #3
Oct 16, 2009 |
Perhaps the one downside is that we know that the Johns/Manapul team is only here for a couple of more issues. Is someone else going to pick up this introspective storyline? Is Johns going to finish it? And do I really need to suffer through 2 issues of Superboy Prime? I originally planned on buying this title for the Legion component. I am now lamenting the loss of the Superboy piece. That is the highest praise I can give. |
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5
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Adventure Comics (2009) #4
Nov 25, 2009 |
One of the best parts of the Legion has always been the relationships of the characters. This was a nice little story focusing on four Legionnaires and their romantic conundrums. I thought this was great. So half good ... half bad. It is a shame that the Conner story was sidelined in this title; I was really enjoying it. |
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5
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Adventure Comics (2009) #5
Dec 17, 2009 |
I'm going to miss this creative team working on this character. So I was a bit underwhelmed by this issue. I shouldn't be surprised given that I don't necessarily like prime as a character and he was the star of the book. Still there were some nice twists to his story and the Conner story was pretty good as well. |
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9.6
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Adventure Comics (2009) #6
Jan 15, 2010 |
It was a fitting ending to this run. Words and art meshed seamlessly. Yes this was heavy on angst and feelings and short on action but it definitely worked for me. This was a tale of introspection. This was a battle in Conner's mind more than a brawl in Smallville. As I have said before, I have never been a huge fan of Superboy. But I cared about him here and that is the sign of a high quality book. While I look forward to Levitz' Legion run here ... while I will probably sample Johns and Manapul of Flash, I will miss this book and this story. |
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8.4
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Adventure Comics (2009) #7
Feb 13, 2010 |
The cover of the issue is drawn by Aaron Lopresti who has completely floored me with his run on Wonder Woman. The internal art by Travis Moore is sort of pedestrian. I still love that Kara comment! |
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9.6
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Adventure Comics (2009) #8
Mar 6, 2010 |
Eric Trautmann does a great job here switching emphasis back and forth from the two. And Pier Gallo's art is moody and thick, just what this story needs. His art reminds me a bit of Pete Woods' art and that's a high compliment. The pieces are on the playing field. Let's get this started! |
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9.6
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Adventure Comics (2009) #9
Apr 5, 2010 |
So overall this issue's stories all worked on their own. But they also bolstered the overall Last Stand storyline. I thought this worked. It looks like this three-story format continues next issue. |
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8.4
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Adventure Comics (2009) #10
Apr 19, 2010 |
This story is one of the high points of 2010 so far. And this was another entertaining issue in the Last Stand arc. |
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8.4
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Adventure Comics (2009) #11
May 17, 2010 |
I don't want to pile on here because to be honest the last several months of the Mon-El storyline as we revved up into Last Stand have been very good. And I think this issue was a very nice capstone wrapping up some of the bigger storylines weaving through the run. So this issue will get a good grade. But overall, I think my feeling about this Robinson in Superman would be frustrated. |
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9.6
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Adventure Comics (2009) #12
Jun 7, 2010 |
Kevin Sharpe's interior pencils is perfect for this issue. His style is solid and economical without too much flash, the right feel for an issue like this. I loved this. But I am an old timer. |
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9.4
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Adventures of Supergirl | 13 issues |
10
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Adventures of Supergirl #1
Jan 26, 2016 |
I suppose I am biased but this was all win for me. Looking forward to the next chapter already! |
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9.6
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Adventures of Supergirl #2
Feb 9, 2016 |
I couldn't help but be reminded of this Byrne panel from his X-Men work, in this issue where the newly formed X-Men infiltrate the Hellfire club. Intentional? Who knows. But effective. No surprise I loved this. The action sequences are great. Kara's internal monologue is great. Alex's characterization is great. But that conversation between the two sisters, the quietest moment of this chapter, was my favorite part. Gates and Bengal are firing on all cylinders! |
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9.6
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Adventures of Supergirl #3
Feb 23, 2016 |
The issue's pencils by Bengal remain top notch. From the transformation panels to the contemplative Kara to the action sequences with the DEO squad, the art just leaps off the page. Add to that the brilliant name drop of Byrnian Caren Falq-Nerr, the inclusion of Inertron, and Agent Igle, and you have a pretty stuffed episode. |
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9.6
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Adventures of Supergirl #4
Mar 8, 2016 |
I can't help but see some similarities between this opening chapter and last week's episode. I also saw much of the ideas of Master Jailer in Rampage chapter discussing sentence lengths. I don't know if this synergy was done on purpose but it does resonate nicely. I also wonder if Winn's knowledge of alien codes and viruses in Indigo will be born here. I thought this was another entertaining chapter in the Adventures of Supergirl. Between the learning Supergirl, the discussion with James, the stylized art and a certain Coluan, this was a great opening chapter. |
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8.4
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Adventures of Supergirl #5
Mar 22, 2016 |
This was a solid issue ending the Dox arc quickly and neatly. The high points are the Winn news and the hints at the big bad. We also get the Rabiah Zinoman character added to the cast. The action is nicely rendered. While not as whiz-bang in my mind as the Rampage arc, this was a solid brick in this larger story, adding to both this book and the show as well! |
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9.6
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Adventures of Supergirl #6
Apr 5, 2016 |
And after a physical attack by Rampage, I look forward to a more mental attack. I hope everyone is talking up this series. This chapter is an energized ride through Kara's mind, compelling and entertaining. |
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9.6
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Adventures of Supergirl #7
Apr 19, 2016 |
And that is what I love about this book. There are fun references and homages, no doubt. But you can't live on Easter eggs alone. The story of this new Supergirl fighting a hidden enemy with ties to Fort Rozz is compelling. Add to that the lush art of Lupacchino, McCarthy, and Hi-Fi and this might be my favorite chapter so far. |
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8.4
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Adventures of Supergirl #8
May 3, 2016 |
Whoever Facet is, they have been watching Supergirl for a very long time. And maybe they have been waiting for Kara to don the S-shield before moving against her. All the plot threads are kind of tightening into one very intriguing story. Everything about this book seems to be clicking right now. The pacing of the story elements, the overlying arc of the plot, even the art choices, all seem to be gelling into a great book. Add the nods, nudges, and homages and this is a winner. |
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9.6
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Adventures of Supergirl #9
May 17, 2016 |
But those reveals (translated from Kryptonese) are surrounded by great action bits. Carnero gives us extreme close ups of fists and kicks and then pulls back to more choreographed images of fighting. The sequential art of the battles as you turn the page really is slick. I often blow by battle scenes. I paused here. The angles and depth are engaging. So who is Facet? I can't wait to find out. |
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9.6
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Adventures of Supergirl #10
May 31, 2016 |
Again, it is the small details that make this series such a wonderfully entertaining book. Gates continues to pepper Kryptonian culture into the story that has had me scouring my Krypton Chronicles miniseries. A fanff is a Kryptonian week. Molium is a title of respect and honor on Krypton. Amzet is a Kryptonian year. Snagriffs are flying beasts on Krypton. Small touches like that honor the history of Superman and Supergirl. I can't say enough abut this book. It is a perfect mix of action, characterization, and super-history built on the foundation of the show. |
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9.6
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Adventures of Supergirl #11
Jun 14, 2016 |
Add to that some great panels showing the Danvers' home in Midvale, complete with numerous family photos hung on the wall. It is a nice subtle reminder of how loving and supportive this family is. So nothing but compliments here. There is a great action sequence. There is this continued mystery. There are character moments, enriching their history. There are some deep DC name-drops. And it is all dressed in beautiful art. |
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9.6
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Adventures of Supergirl #12
Jun 29, 2016 |
I believe writer Sterling Gates succeeded here. There is a lot going on. But the story has been pushed forward the last couple of chapters such that I feel we are close to an end. The main villain and our hero are about to square off. |
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9.6
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Adventures of Supergirl #13
Jul 12, 2016 |
I also have to congratulate all the artists on the book. Everyone brought a unique look to their chapters. And Cat Staggs' covers just exploded off the rack. I said it earlier. I'll say it again. I hope DC Comics does the right thing and gives Gates a 'second season'. |
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7.4
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Adventures of Superman (1987) | 6 issues |
5
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Adventures of Superman (1987) #424
Oct 27, 2012 |
This is such a crazy story what with Linda vamping it up, jumping on a live grenade, pretending to be a ghost, and being subjected to bondage and torture. Add to that how emotionally labile she was and the outright violence she subjects mobsters to and it is an odd stew, to say the least. The story aside, DeZuniga's art is certainly interesting especially given the time the issue came out. Despite the weird windings of the story, since this closed a chapter in the Supergirl character, I would rank it of moderate importance for a Supergirl collection. Copies of the later Adventure run are usually easy to find and relatively affordable. |
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7
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Adventures of Superman (1987) #516
Jul 21, 2010 |
So, it's a nice story ... a retread with some new beats for an old time Legion fan like me. Kevin Sharpe's art is fine. But the book felt a little bit like seeing a repeat on TV, or a movie remake. I would love to hear what someone hearing this story for the first time thought of it. Jeff Lemire and Mahmud Asrar's Atom back-up story is a solid story with Ray Palmer seeking out the Calculator. I have never been a big Atom fan but this was pretty good. |
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8
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Adventures of Superman (1987) #517
Aug 17, 2010 |
The art by Kevin Sharpe was good this issue. The Legionnaires 'feel' young. His art has a sort of organic aspect, everything rounded, nothing sharp or angular. In total though, I have liked this look backwards at the Legion. It is interesting to compare how Levitz feels they would be then as opposed to how he wrote them back in his heyday and how he writes them now. It isn't flooring me ... but it is entertaining me. And I can't say that about every comic I read. |
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8
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Adventures of Superman (1987) #518
Sep 21, 2010 |
In the end, Adventure ends up being a 'nice' comic. I am enjoying them for this retrospective look at the Legion. But I'm not floored by them. I really would love to hear how the extremes of Legion fans are receiving this book: the hard-core fans and the brand new readers. The art by Kevin Sharpe is a nice fit for these stories. He has a pleasing style, organic and rounded, not angular and frenetic, which really works for these stories. I am pretty happy with his work here. |
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8
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Adventures of Superman (1987) #519
Oct 22, 2010 |
And as I said last Adventure review, I have really grown to like Kevin Sharpe's art. So I was a bit disappointed to not see him doing internal art despite being listed on the cover. Eddie Pansica steps in on art. Some of his work channels Shawn McManus here. His pencils seem more focused here than his work on War of the Supermen. So this was a nice little read. Nothing earth-shattering but enjoyable. |
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8.4
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Adventures of Superman (1987) #520
Nov 10, 2010 |
That is a clear reference to Adventure Comics #312, when Saturn Girl again tries to stack the deck in her favor. I hope that every so often Levitz goes back to this time period, doing another retro-arc. This has been a lot of fun. Not jaw-dropping ... not unbelievably fantastic. But fun and entertaining. And that is what comics are supposed to be. |
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8.6
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Adventures Of Superman (2013) | 16 issues |
10
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Adventures Of Superman (2013) #1
May 31, 2013 |
So if you struggle with the characterization of the current New 52 Superman ... if you are looking for a straightforward interpretation of Superman ... if you want to see Superman handled by great and unexpected talent, this is the book for you. I can't tell you how happy this book made me. |
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9.6
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Adventures Of Superman (2013) #2
Jun 28, 2013 |
If anyone is looking for a sort of primer on Superman, if anyone is looking for that elusive Superman book to offer tweens to read and introduce them to Superman, this seems to be that book. How interesting that this 'out of continuity' book and Smallville are my favorite Superman books right now. |
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9.6
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Adventures Of Superman (2013) #3
Aug 1, 2013 |
After his busy morning, his only dream is to have a nice slow walk with her. A perfect ending for this story. There is high action with Superman. There was high suspense with Lois. Both stories mirror each other, resonate. And then we get a chance for both to breathe, enjoying each others' company. So nothing but praise here. The juxtaposition between the two stories made them flow and glow. Solid art and great transitions made this something great. |
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8.4
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Adventures Of Superman (2013) #4
Sep 4, 2013 |
Everything about this story works. The interesting point of view of Ma as narrator. The concept of a Superman who is sad about what he can't do. The country boy having dinner with his Ma ending. The superb artwork perfectly capturing the tone of the story. Everything works. It is wonderful. So another great issue showcasing parts of the Superman legend I will always love. |
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9.6
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Adventures Of Superman (2013) #5
Oct 2, 2013 |
The last panels are of the boy ripping Superman posters off the wall, angry and filled with hate. So two very different stories. But both so fantastic. This book has yet to disappoint! |
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9.6
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Adventures Of Superman (2013) #6
Oct 30, 2013 |
So why can't the DC powers-that-be read this series and realize that it is this sort of Superman that most creators (and I think fans) want. This series and Smallville are the best Superman books out there right now. Both out of continuity. |
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8.4
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Adventures Of Superman (2013) #7
Dec 3, 2013 |
So two very good stories about Superman. One I am on the fence on ... but that ending fascinates me. The other good old fashioned pure Man of Steel. I continue to love this book. |
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6
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Adventures Of Superman (2013) #8
Jan 7, 2014 |
This last panel is what I would have hoped to see post Krypton Returns, a natural response. But we didn't see it there. I get the pulse behind this story is having Superman learn about his native land and realize what he has lost. It just feels like Guggenheim went a long way to get there. Maybe too far. |
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9.6
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Adventures Of Superman (2013) #9
Feb 4, 2014 |
Just wonderful stuff. Adventures of Superman has remained a great treat for me, a look at a more classic Superman by top creative teams. This Bizarro story entertained and moved me. |
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9.6
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Adventures Of Superman (2013) #10
Mar 6, 2014 |
A whole solid issue of Superman being an inspiration to a young generation. I can only say 'wonderful'. |
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5
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Adventures Of Superman (2013) #11
Mar 29, 2014 |
The issue ends with a bang when the Green Lantern shoves his hand into the chest of Brainiac. And when the GL dies from his neck wound, the ring bursts from Brainiac to find it's new wielder. So, again, this is a fine story. There isn't anything too egregious. The underlying theme of dealing with grief constructively is a good one. I like Superman forgiving the Lantern. But some of the plot turns are a bit of a leap. And this seems like the story could have been told without Brainiac at all. This GL could have heard about Superman and gone on his own. |
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9.6
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Adventures Of Superman (2013) #13
Jun 4, 2014 |
Okay ... maybe heavy-handed and schmaltzy. But this is the kind of Superman I want to read. So thanks to Moore and Rodriguez. And thanks to Adventures of Superman. I'll be sad to see this book go. |
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3
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Adventures Of Superman (2013) #14
Jul 1, 2014 |
It is a cute story and just what I needed after Landis' poison. So a hit and a miss in this issue of Adventures of Superman. They can't all be perfect. |
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10
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Adventures Of Superman (2013) #15
Aug 4, 2014 |
Beautiful story. Beautiful art. Great action and character moments. And the Iron Giant. I don't want to believe this book is being canceled. Thank you Ron Marz and 'Doc' Shaner. |
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10
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Adventures Of Superman (2013) #16
Aug 29, 2014 |
At least this book existed. It was a place where creators, for the most part, understood who Superman is and what he should be doing. I cannot praise this story enough. And I thank all the creators involved, especially Joe Keatinge. This whole issue felt like a love letter to a classic Superman. And I swooned along. |
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10
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Adventures Of Superman (2013) #17
Oct 1, 2014 |
So a trilogy of stories showing how great Superman could be in multiple genres. And just like that Adventures of Superman is over. And it will be missed. Thanks to Alex Antone, the editor of this book, for crushing it for a year and a half. |
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5.7
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Adventures of Superman: Jon Kent (2023) | 6 issues |
8.4
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Adventures of Superman: Jon Kent (2023) #1
Mar 10, 2023 |
There is an added bonus with Red Tornado being there. The Earth 2 Lois' persona was downloaded into the robot in that series. I hope we see more interactions between our Lois and the Tornado. Some grist there. Overall this was a good hook for the series. The art is delicious. The quest is noble. I like the co-stars. And it feels like a fresh start for Jon. Here is hoping the series continues like this! |
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Adventures of Superman: Jon Kent (2023) #2
Apr 7, 2023 |
But most importantly, will I care? I sound more down about this than I am. The character moments really do shine. |
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7
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Adventures of Superman: Jon Kent (2023) #3
May 5, 2023 |
Lovely book. The pages are well designed out by Henry, pulling in and out of closeups and using negative space well. |
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4
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Adventures of Superman: Jon Kent (2023) #4
Jun 12, 2023 |
So Dark Knights of Steel? Home run. Adventures of Superman? Strike out. |
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5
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Adventures of Superman: Jon Kent (2023) #5
Jul 7, 2023 |
Why delay ... unless ... the story needs the delay despite how nonsensical it is. Maybe this will all wrap up nicely. Maybe. And maybe I will change my opinion on this story.But given how this book has rolled out, I think I will be disappointed. |
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4
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Adventures of Superman: Jon Kent (2023) #6
Aug 9, 2023 |
It is a shame that Jon has been gutted in some ways by the recent books he has been in. I don't enjoy reading him anymore. I loved Tomasi's take in Super Sons when he was young. I liked Phillip Kennedy Johnson's take in the super-books. But this Jon? Maybe we need to shelve him for a bit. Or better yet, de-age him to the fun-loving young hero he was. I know I glossed over it but Henry's art is beautiful. |
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8.7
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Adventures of the Super Sons | 12 issues |
9.6
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Adventures of the Super Sons #1
Aug 3, 2018 |
Regardless, this was another fun romp in the mis-adventures of Jon and Damian. I am thrilled we are getting one more story. I am saddened we won't get more. I am hoping Bendis doesn't let me down. I am steeling myself for the worst. But that won't take away the enjoyment I got from this. |
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9.6
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Adventures of the Super Sons #2
Sep 7, 2018 |
I love these characters. I am going to hate to see them go away. I am going to hate to not be able to read their madcap adventures any more. At least I got one more ride on the merry-go-round. |
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9.6
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Adventures of the Super Sons #3
Oct 5, 2018 |
I wish I had asked Peter Tomasi more about this comic when I saw him at cons this summer. He must be emptying out all the dream things he hoped to get to in the ongoing title. It also feels a little like a love letter to DC's Silver Age silliness, perfect fodder for Jon and Damian. Hoping everyone who needs a little joy in their lives is reading this book. It is so much fun. And it is the perfect palate cleanser after last week's Heroes in Crisis. |
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9.6
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Adventures of the Super Sons #4
Nov 9, 2018 |
I don't think these are different versions of the sons. I think it is the sons themselves! Anyways, I have enjoyed this comic for the entertaining silliness that it is. I am going to drink in the next 8 issues. Kudos to Tomasi and Barberi for bringing a smile to this grizzled comic reader! |
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8
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Adventures of the Super Sons #5
Dec 7, 2018 |
This was just about as silly as you can get. And airy like cotton candy. But I am hoping for something fun and sweet when I read this book. So that worked out well. |
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8
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Adventures of the Super Sons #6
Jan 14, 2019 |
So some nice bits, no doubt. But this book is starting to feel a little formulaic - brought to someplace new, mini-adventure, run into the Gang, get sent to someplace new. Still, I better enjoy this book while I have it! |
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8.4
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Adventures of the Super Sons #7
Feb 8, 2019 |
Anyways. This continues to be a fun comic with inside comic homages and great characterization between the sons. Throw in Film Noir dialogue and it makes me happy. Roll on the next 5 months! |
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8.4
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Adventures of the Super Sons #8
Mar 8, 2019 |
The next issue blurb says 'The Good, The Bad, and The Sons!' My guess is the 'vacation planet' is going to be a parody of Westworld and the Super Sons will be playing a little Cowboys. The Luthor 'big plot' seemed to come out of left field but I suppose it sets up a finale. And I am still enjoying the hell out of this book. So no complaints there. |
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8
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Adventures of the Super Sons #9
Apr 5, 2019 |
Anyways, another fun issue with fun moments. Another dip into the depths of the DCU as well as a riff on the Westworld phenomenon. And we got to see Damian play a harmonica. Nothing to complain about here. |
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8.4
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Adventures of the Super Sons #10
May 6, 2019 |
Two more issues. And we already have the older Jon in Superman. Enjoy this dynamic while you can! |
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8.4
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Adventures of the Super Sons #11
Jun 7, 2019 |
If you aren't thinking Red Skull, you should be. I'll miss this series when it is done. I'll reread their books whenever I need a laugh and a reminder that comics can be big, loud fun. And I thank Tomasi and Barberi. |
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8.4
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Adventures of the Super Sons #12
Jul 9, 2019 |
Thanks to Mr. Tomasi and Mr. Barbieri. I'll miss these guys. |
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8.0
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Ame-comi Girls | 2 issues |
8
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Ame-comi Girls #2
Apr 10, 2013 |
As I said, this is a fun book, always well drawn, and has a nice mix of action and story. And it is an interesting world I am looking forward to learn more about. But throw me a bone and have Supergirl actually be a hero for a little bit! |
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8
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Ame-comi Girls #5
Feb 19, 2013 |
Still, this book is a sort of whirlwind ride through this version of the DCU. And, it remains a fun and wacky book. There barely is a moment to breathe in this book, the pace is so swift. Hopefully, Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray will allow Supergirl to shine at some point. And, again, the anime influenced art by Santi Casas works well here. |
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8.1
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Ame-Comi Girls (2013) | 3 issues |
8
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Ame-Comi Girls (2013) #1
Mar 15, 2013 |
Those nice moments contrast sharply with Supergirl's treatment. She is a villain in this book. Maybe I could look that other way a bit more easily if this wasn't happening as the H'El on Earth debacle happened. And, unfortunately, comics are a visual medium and reading this book with these skimpy outfits and gratuitous shots makes me feel just a bit icky. The fun aspect of the story so far has outweighed these downsides. And I suppose I shouldn't be surprised by either of these things. I think Franscisco's style perfectly fits this book. |
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8
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Ame-Comi Girls (2013) #3
May 7, 2013 |
I have to say Ame Comi Girls is a guilty pleasure for me. It is fun ... something that seems to be rare in super-hero comics these days. And it is always entertaining. I really hope that somehow Supergirl gets pumped up a bit in the book and treated the right way. And I would not be against Santi Casas always being on art on this book. Perfect style for this story. |
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8.4
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Ame-Comi Girls (2013) #6
Aug 9, 2013 |
I wonder if the 'new universe' is an excuse for Palmiotti and Gray to put the characters into any variant Ame Comi costumes they have been dressed in for the merchandise line? So fast, fun, and surprisingly strong on character development, Ame Comi Girls has been way way way better than I anticipated. Kudos to all the creators. |
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8.1
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Amethyst | 6 issues |
9.6
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Amethyst #1
Mar 4, 2020 |
Reeder draws one of the best Opals I have seen. He looks quite mad here. And that hairdo only adds some menace, like an evil scared Jack from a demonic deck! After months of grimness, this was a palate cleanser. Kudos to all involved! |
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9.6
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Amethyst #2
Apr 9, 2020 |
We have to wait a while to find out. But I am on board. A comic mystery and sublime art? This book is a winner. |
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8
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Amethyst #3
Jun 18, 2020 |
So far I am loving this. I feel like we are where we should be in the story at the midway issue. I wonder if this would have been better served as a 9 issue series to give things like the Banned and the journey to the Opal fortress a little more room to breathe. Maybe we could have learned more about Phoss and Maxixe. But this feels like Amethyst. And that makes this old fan happy. |
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6
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Amethyst #4
Jul 28, 2020 |
I am not unhappy with this book in total. And I am definitely completely swooning over the art. This issue just seemed like a bit of a misstep and part of that is my concern about how quickly this is going to end. |
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8.4
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Amethyst #5
Sep 2, 2020 |
Writer/artist Amy Reeder is sprinting to the finish line a bit. But of all the issue of this title so far, this one had the most emotion. And this has been an emotional series. |
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Amethyst #6
Dec 21, 2020 |
Amethyst #6 came last week, just about 4 months since the last issue was put on the shelves. As such, any momentum the book had obtained in that last issue was blunted by the passing of real time. If any book needed a recap page or a page of exposition to catch me back up. Instead, the book picks up basically in the middle of the action. It is hard to know how I would have felt if this came out on time. But I can tell you that reading it now, it felt like a little bit of a rush to the end. A lot happens here, too quickly. And while writer artist does leave us with the possibility of a new direction for our Princess, I don't know if a sequel is on the horizon.And it is bit of a shame. I feel like Reeder's art is just wonderful. (I have been a longtime fan.) In particular, I think her work is perfect for the Gemworld. But the story unspooled oddly over the six issues. Some scenes went on too long, others two short. I would love to see Reeder given another book of Amethyst as artist |
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9.8
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Batgirl (2009) | 2 issues |
9.6
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Batgirl (2009) #14
Sep 14, 2010 |
Stanley Lau's cover is gorgeous. I love the phony weathering, giving the book a tattered horror magazine or old movie poster feel. The internal art by Lee Garbett was solid, especially the pages where the two track the vampires ... some solid page construction there. It would have been nice if there was some way to more easily distinguish the two heroes. I know a lot of my analogies are food related. This issue was like lemon meringue pie: light, airy, not too filling, but absolutely delicious. |
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10
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Batgirl (2009) #23
Jul 16, 2011 |
I have gushed enough. This book is great and it is going away. I hate when quality books disappear. There aren't enough of them out there these days. How great would annual crossovers of a World's Finest of Kara and Steph have been? |
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9.6
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Batgirl (2016) Annual | 1 issues |
9.6
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Batgirl (2016) Annual #1
Apr 3, 2017 |
This really is a prologue to a bigger storyline. But I loved it. Every bit. So much fun! An evil Cadmus! And a new Psi! Batgirl and Supergirl! Together again for the first time! |
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9.6
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Batman (2011) | 2 issues |
9.6
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Batman (2011) #19
Apr 17, 2013 |
Anyways, it was tremendous to see Superman find Batman to talk to him about Damien. And this adventure seems like a nice fun way to show how the two interact outside of JL meetings. Definitely worth reading. |
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9.6
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Batman (2011) #20
May 14, 2013 |
This was a great story all the way around - writing and art, a perfect mesh. With Batman/Superman around the corner, I look forward to more stories of the original World's Finest. |
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9.8
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Batman (2016) | 2 issues |
10
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Batman (2016) #36
Dec 11, 2017 |
There is so much to love here. There are revelations and conversations which are magical. The interplay between the couples, clearly equals and partners, is sparkly. Enough gushing. Go buy the issue. |
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9.6
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Batman (2016) #43
Mar 26, 2018 |
So a great character issue with just eye-melting beautiful art. It intrigued me enough to go out and get the preceding issue. And I will have to see if the Ivy-fans liked it or thought it was dreck. But I loved it. I mean, the reference to Batgirl Adventures alone made it worth the price. |
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8.2
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Batman / Superman (2013) | 31 issues |
9.6
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Batman / Superman (2013) #2
Jul 29, 2013 |
But again, Lee just shines here. That is one dramatic entrance for Diana. And the paint brushed clouds makes her majestic, feel classic. Good story. Great art. I enjoyed this issue a lot more than the first. And look forward to the rest of this arc. |
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9.6
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Batman / Superman (2013) #3
Sep 2, 2013 |
Pak does a great job moving the main story along while adding the flashback sequences to flesh out characters who we have only briefly seen. As the middle issue of the arc, this worked, moving things along, fleshing things out, setting up a finale. And add to that spectacular art and this was a great issue. The contrasting style of Lee and Cinar work well in telling this story. |
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8.4
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Batman / Superman (2013) #3.1
Sep 30, 2013 |
And I am a big fan of Brett Booth. I loved his Supergirl in his Justice League run. And I think this Doomsday is a monstrosity of spikes and brawn. On top of that, we I love the switch in styles to create that storybook feel to the Word of El. It is hard for me to believe I almost didn't pick up this book. I am a believer in these creative teams. |
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9.6
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Batman / Superman (2013) #4
Oct 23, 2013 |
What a satisfying book and arc. This is one of those times when words and art complemented each other so well that the total of the book is more than the sum of its parts. The way the two worlds play off each other throughout the story is the electricity that gives the plot its juice. And Lee's dreamy painted style adds a lot to this 'imaginary' tale. It all works. Hopefully some of the good intentions of the Earth 2 heroes has embedded itself in these younger versions. |
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8
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Batman / Superman (2013) #5
Nov 13, 2013 |
This isn't the slick, dream-like first arc which I thought was superb. It seems to be a sillier action piece with the nice wrinkle of the video game players being put into the mix. The art and sideways presentation and story all complement each other nicely. I suppose I would like this issue more if I wasn't comparing it to the heady brew of the last arc which was just spectacular. This is a fine comic book, a fun action-packed diversion. But it isn't the strong character piece of the earlier issues. And that's okay. Not every arc needs to be some deep delve into the characters. Sometimes I need to see some cars thrown around as range weapons. |
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8
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Batman / Superman (2013) #6
Dec 10, 2013 |
Will Superman be defeated by XBox Live? I felt like I should pop some popcorn for this story. It is a wild fight-filled issue, layered with video game overtones, and shown in wide-screen format. It is a Michael Bay sort of story. And every so often, that is just fine. It isn't the first arc of this title. It isn't what is happening in Action Comics. But it is entertaining. And that is all I really ask for. |
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8.4
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Batman / Superman (2013) #7
Jan 13, 2014 |
I'd rather have my heroes inspire. This isn't high-minded comics. This is fun and fast and furious and even had a little bit of a heroic message. As I said in a prior review, this was a summer blockbuster, a popcorn movie. But one with a little extra. |
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9
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Batman / Superman (2013) #8
Mar 3, 2014 |
But Superman won't let that happen. And that is why I love him in this book. Even with Batman yelling that it is too risky, Superman grabs Karen and absorbs the energy into himself. But his conviction as he does it is perfect. It is risky ... but he is wearing the red cape with an S-shield. He has to do it. Fantastic. So this is a great comic and a perfect opening chapter to a crossover story. Great hooks, great characterization, and superior art. Everything really flowed wonderfully here. It really is just that non-Supergirl moment that stuck out a but to jarringly. There is still time for that to get rectified though! |
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8.4
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Batman / Superman (2013) #9
May 2, 2014 |
But boy, this issue read much better than the finale. There are some very nice moments here. And the art, backgrounds be damned, is just wonderful. Too bad the overall arc feels like such a letdown. |
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8.4
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Batman / Superman (2013) #10
May 9, 2014 |
Still, this was a breath of fresh air. Heroes teaming up. A normal person inspired to become a hero. An adventure in another hero's blood stream to save an alien city. It is ridiculous ... incredible ... perfect. There was a time that comics could be entertaining and fun all the time. I guess I'll have to be happy with 'every once in a while'. |
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8.4
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Batman / Superman (2013) #11
May 28, 2014 |
And when a sick Krypto recovers and we learn how to cure Superman from his dog ... well remember you read it here first. I think Greg Pak has a nice handle on Superman. I am glad he is on the super-books. |
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8
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Batman / Superman (2013) #12
Jul 8, 2014 |
What does it mean, in general, that Kaiyo ... a chaos demon ... thinks our heroes are poised to cross some sort of line? It sort of sums up my issues with the New 52. Anyways, I like that Pak has them act like heroes, even being sentimental a bit. I thought this was a decent issue. I certainly liked the Superman scenes with the Kents and saving Helena. That is who I want my Superman to be. But it didn't seem to have the same weight as past issues, especially the Jae Lee ones. |
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8
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Batman / Superman (2013) #13
Sep 2, 2014 |
But I wasn't as impressed with this issue as I usually am when both Pak and Lee are together. This is still a very good book. And I love Lois here. But I have come to expect even more. Maybe that is the best compliment I can give. |
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8.4
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Batman / Superman (2013) #14
Oct 6, 2014 |
As I said above, looking at these sideways portrayals of the heroes was pretty fun. I do hope both heroes remember these field trips away from who they are and contemplate just how easy it was for a chaos demon to derail their lives. So kudos to Pak for bringing me back into this story. And definite kudos to Diogenes Neves and Marc Deering. Their stuff shines here. |
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8.4
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Batman / Superman (2013) #15
Oct 21, 2014 |
So I will admit that when I read the first part I sort of bemoaned another look at 'just how far will Batman and Superman go' theme feeling we had read a number of those stories already. But I really liked this story. It was interesting to see just how much the overlay of tragedy has formed who these two are. That said, I'd love an old-fashioned punch-em-up. Maybe throw in a couple of super-villains. |
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8
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Batman / Superman (2013) #16
Nov 24, 2014 |
It is all wrapped around the mystery of who is obsessing over Superman? And who knows Superman so well to attack those closest to him? Or get under his skin? Who has the capability to be tracking a non-entity like the guy in the hospital who was killed simply for wearing the S-shield? Let the guesses begin. Adrian Syaf's stuff is very solid here and I welcome him to the book. |
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8
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Batman / Superman (2013) #17
Dec 22, 2014 |
So the plot isn't really advanced that much here. Instead I think the purpose of this issue was to show how shaken Superman is already. It is more of a character issue than a plot issue. That said, the 'Regan' moment, the appearance of Lobo as a plot point, and the idea that Lois is an effective lure as a target felt just slightly off. I am still very much interested in seeing where this arc is going. |
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8.4
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Batman / Superman (2013) #18
Jan 26, 2015 |
I suppose the decision to target Batman is an interesting one. I wonder why, in the New 52, these two would be friends. Pak has done a lot to show why they would be. And elevating Batman to that status shows the strength of this friendship. Still ... I would think Diana (in this current DCU) would be the one Superman would miss most. And in a perfect world it should be Lois. I don't know the motivation of these Kandorians yet. For me, that is going to be the linchpin for the story. If I don't understand why these Kryptonians would become killers, the foundation of the arc might crumble. But why worry about something that might be fine. |
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8.4
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Batman / Superman (2013) #19
Feb 23, 2015 |
I almost feel like DC should let Pak run Action, writing stories just as he has been. Let Superman be the 'classic' book (as Johns seemed to be doing). And Batman/Superman can be a wild card. This has been very good arc, well-paced with both big action moments and smaller, powerful character moments too. |
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8
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Batman / Superman (2013) #20
Mar 25, 2015 |
Okay, way to stick the ending Mr. Pak. It is nice to see the dawn after seeing the darkest times before it. While the battle in this issue and how Xa-Du is defeated were sort of missteps for me, the rest of this arc was pretty meaty. This was a dark trip for Superman. We saw him have to deal with a darker sort of villain. And now we have a real Kandor to become part of the Superman mythos. |
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8
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Batman / Superman (2013) #21
Jun 12, 2015 |
This was a much grittier Superman than last week's Action. There wasn't much joy here. It is a very different Clark. Such a contrast only 7 days apart made this feel disconnected and odd. Maybe this book is being done to show the darker side of The Truth, the more difficult areas of life with the secret being out there. I mean, life can't always be street fairs and kids playing. And we got that Lois scene. And that Lois! How can I not be happy about that? |
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6
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Batman / Superman (2013) #22
Jul 10, 2015 |
But between the odd extremes in this issue and the different tones of all the titles, I feel like I am on unstable ground as a reader. And, like I said in a recent review, I just want to read a good Superman story. And I don't think we are there. At least not yet. |
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5
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Batman / Superman (2013) #23
Aug 17, 2015 |
But the Perry scene is a disaster. The all too easy ' Gotham prisoners are victims of circumstance, not evil criminals' feels a bit too simple a turn. And lastly, the foundation of The Truth, the depowered Superman, on the run, not trusted, and shunned by friends ... I still can't get behind this. I suppose that means I should give Greg Pak some kudos for engaging me as a reader, even for a little bit in this issue. |
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7
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Batman / Superman (2013) #24
Sep 15, 2015 |
But this didn't have the energy of the Action arc. This story, as a whole, hasn't really grabbed me. In my mind, I am putting this chronologically after Action. Superman leaves Metropolis and heads to Gotham. But I don't know if that is true. Still, at least The Truth, as a whole, is moving forward. |
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5
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Batman / Superman (2013) #25
Oct 19, 2015 |
Suffice it to say I am quite sick of this Superman, eager to snap at friends, pushing people away, and actively irritating others. He was pretty unlikable here. |
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6
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Batman / Superman (2013) #26
Nov 16, 2015 |
So overall, I like Clark in this issue, a true rarity in The Truth. But the lack of explanation about the demons lack of life, the idea that Savage would leave his major gains buried and virtually undefended, the fact that his coup de grace is a giant Nazi warship made me question the story-telling here. As I said, the art is very easy on the eyes. The Shadow Demon melee is energetic. |
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8
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Batman / Superman (2013) #27
Dec 11, 2015 |
So I am of two minds with this issue. The whole plot is a bit inane and wrapped up too quickly, too neatly. And yet, this issue shows us a Superman who is a hero, who feels he wants to be trusted, who is a planner trying to save people. That characterization does carry the book for me. But Savage needed a portable sun to power a Nazi gunship? Really? |
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9.6
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Batman / Superman (2013) #28
Jan 18, 2016 |
This was a nice issue which I thought was very entertaining. Outside of the highlighted moments there are nice little things sprinkled throughout (Batman's bat-moon boot footprints, Alfred's super-power being the ability to slip someone tea at a moment's notice) that made this feel like a full story and an opening chapter. It is nicely paced with a slow human moment before hitting the gas on adventure the rest of the way. And there are decent hooks to keep me intrigued. Who is the dead alien? Who is the alien with the bat-grudge? Who is writing Kryptonese? Add to that a more classic representation of these two icons and I was a happy reader. Can't wait to read more. |
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9.6
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Batman / Superman (2013) #29
Feb 16, 2016 |
So overall, I thought this was a very good issue. The plot is interesting. The characterization is both classic and modern. And the art works very well. There isn't much more you can ask for in a comic. With Rebirth around the corner, I wouldn't mind Taylor writing this kind of Superman long term. |
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9.6
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Batman / Superman (2013) #30
Mar 14, 2016 |
Yes, Superman and Batman are different. Their motivations are different. Their power levels are different. But they can be friends. They can work together. They both have the same goals. We haven't seen that much these days where everyone wants to do an homage to the end of Miller's Dark Knight Returns. So thanks for Tom Taylor for showing us that World's Finest relationship again! |
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9.6
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Batman / Superman (2013) #31
Apr 15, 2016 |
I think this arc is basically setting up the new Superman books. Yes, Supergirl is in National City. But we know Yang's New Superman is a Chinese citizen imbued with Superman's powers. This has to spring from the villain's lab and these Superman avatars. And is this how Lois Lane becomes Superwoman? Most of all, this continued to read like a classic Superman book, the sort of book most Superman fans want to read. No monstrous mutations, no lack of powers, no floating aloofness, no torturing helpless villains. He wants to do good. He loves his family and friends. He wants to make sure the planet will remain safe. |
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6.5
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Batman / Superman (2013) Annual | 2 issues |
8
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Batman / Superman (2013) Annual #1
Mar 11, 2014 |
Now that is a nice moment. It is really the payoff moment of this book. But it was only on the second reading did I realize that Jochi was a reflection of Kon/Damian. Because the fight scenes have to be there, because we need to get to the ending, and because we have to get there fast, everything outside of the Lee pages careens to the ending. I see glimmers of what could be a very good story with an emotional undercurrent. But I am left wanting a bit more. Still, those glimmers are good glimmers. And the clan interaction when we see it is fantastic. I hope we see more Superman Family and Batman Family crossovers in this book. |
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5
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Batman / Superman (2013) Annual #2
Apr 6, 2015 |
So that is quite a way to end this issue, especially given we have 2 months of Convergence. Maybe this wound and the recovery is what leads into 'The Truth' and Superman's new look. After a lackluster issue with improbable action, I reached this ending and suddenly wanted more. I suppose that means it is a good cliffhanger! Still, the majority of the story just didn't resonate with me. |
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8.0
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Batman / Superman (2013) One Shot | 1 issues |
8
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Batman / Superman (2013): Futures End #1
Sep 22, 2014 |
It seems that the current comic world has put Batman up on a pedestal. It has made him all-powerful and uber-cool. It has made him him look brilliant while making Superman look naive and moronic. This is the first comic I have seen in a while to show that a world where Batman is the inspiration is going to be a a dark place. For that reason only, I have to applaud this book. Too bad the undercurrent of why this happens is that Superman has gone into hiding, something I don't think Superman would do. |
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8.1
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Batman / Superman (2019) | 20 issues |
5
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Batman / Superman (2019) #3
Oct 28, 2019 |
Given the Supergirl angle of this storyline of the 'Secret Six', the heroes infected by The Batman Who Laughs evil, I have felt a bit compelled to read. But this series is just the sort of dark take on the DCU that doesn't grab me. |
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6
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Batman / Superman (2019) #4
Nov 25, 2019 |
Am I being too pig-headed about this whole arc? The infected Kara and her brethren of the Secret Six unite to bring the satellite in. And then she is ready to fight. |
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7
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Batman / Superman (2019) #5
Dec 23, 2019 |
So, the story beats don't really work for me. Dark Supergirl? 'No balls' Captain Marvel? Bat-god with the perfect tech? Nah. But boy the art sure elevates this book. |
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6
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Batman / Superman (2019) #6
Jan 27, 2020 |
Zod wanting to resurrect the Kandorians with the Lazarus Pit? Still, I feel a bit snake-bit with this book. But I suppose DC is laughing. They got what they wanted out of me. |
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8.4
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Batman / Superman (2019) #7
Mar 3, 2020 |
And Derington's art is really gorgeous bringing a nice polish to the story. The panel of the dead Kandorians rising from the Pit in flight is chilling. So not a bad opening chapter. |
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8.4
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Batman / Superman (2019) #8
Apr 13, 2020 |
Still, I enjoyed the story. It was probably only a matter of time before Kandor came back. Just didn't think it would be so soon. And that batarang smack to the head is perfect! |
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8
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Batman / Superman (2019) #9
Jun 8, 2020 |
This investigation leads one to be killed and the other to be captured by the Ultra-Humanite who is concocting a revenge scheme against Superman by utilizing an Atomic Army! Decent opening chapter even if it did result in the death of Atomic Skull. The art is slick. And, as I said, I like that this is simply an adventure the two title characters are having. It isn't (or doesn't seem to be) tied to ongoing longform plots in their titles. |
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8
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Batman / Superman (2019) #10
Aug 4, 2020 |
As I said, Henry's art is fantastic. I like the attention to detail (like creases on Batman's gloved hand in the above panel) and the horror. This does feel a bit like a Cronenberg film. So not a bad read. The art alone elevates. |
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8.4
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Batman / Superman (2019) #11
Sep 3, 2020 |
And it looks like that brain is injured from the variety of experiments it has endured. So we get a nice little coda.The Humanite's brain is in STAR Labs. But even they wonder how many drones are still out there.The Atomic Skull is buried a hero. |
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8.4
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Batman / Superman (2019) #12
Oct 1, 2020 |
And then the garbled message continues.Superman and Batman are on the dark side of the moon. Given the battered appearance of Batman, Steel and Batwoman assume it is a call for help. And so World's Finest springs into action!I like this!Sort of a The Brave and the Bold cover shot. |
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8.4
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Batman / Superman (2019) #13
Nov 6, 2020 |
Sure there are things about this issue that are wonky. But the action is fast and furious and the dialogue is crackling and the art is slick. I buy comics to be entertained. And I was very entertained. |
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8
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Batman / Superman (2019) #14
Dec 7, 2020 |
This was a fine issue. I read comics to be entertained and I was. Interesting that my favorite parts were the Batwoman stuff. But Williamson continues to bring solid characterization to our title characters and how they interact with each other. |
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9.6
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Batman / Superman (2019) #15
Dec 29, 2020 |
Great little story. Josh Williamson's time on this book is over. I tip my hat to him. Thanks for giving me a World's Finest book again! |
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9.6
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Batman / Superman (2019) #16
Mar 29, 2021 |
Such a great romp! Just good old-fashioned, mulitversal Elseworld fun! And certainly, I could use as much of that in my life that I can get! So count me in! I did more than tolerate this book. I loved it. |
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9.6
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Batman / Superman (2019) #17
May 10, 2021 |
Look. I'm a classic comic fan. I'm an old movie buff. And I love fun, entertaining stories. I cut my teeth on a multiverse with annual crossovers. How could I not love this issue? |
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9.6
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Batman / Superman (2019) #18
May 31, 2021 |
I think this works on all levels. If you don't see the meta-commentary, the story flows wonderfully. If you see it, it adds a nice depth to the proceedings. But the plot itself and these two new worlds we are discovering - it all just reads smooth and entertaining. |
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8
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Batman / Superman (2019) #19
Jul 5, 2021 |
I'll be sad to see this book end. |
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9.6
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Batman / Superman (2019) #20
Aug 4, 2021 |
I thought this was a pip of an issue. I just love these new worlds. I love the metacommentary. I love the art. Perhaps Yang is an auteur of unrivaled vision? |
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8
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Batman / Superman (2019) #21
Sep 7, 2021 |
Heck, I am a sucker for Elseworlds. And the truth is these film versions of Superman and Batman were pretty close to versions I have in my heart. So it was fun to see them interact in more classic, almost Golden Age worlds. As I said before, the art is astounding. I still don't know if I understand who the Auteur is, why he was corrupted, or how he got saved. Maybe I need to reread. But in the end, I can roll with that given the story we got. |
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8
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Batman / Superman (2019) #22
Oct 11, 2021 |
And Pelletier is able to showcase the insanity with reality-bending pages. I like the craziness of it all. This is the sort of book you should give a new reader or a grizzled, jaded old reader. Pure fun. |
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8.8
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Batman / Superman (2019) Annual | 2 issues |
8
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Batman / Superman (2019) Annual: 2021
Sep 13, 2021 |
This was a decent look back at these worlds, more like solo adventures rather than a team-up. The art was solid throughout. |
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9.6
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Batman / Superman (2019) Annual #1
Oct 5, 2020 |
They would never fight. There is always another way.They weren't fighting. Bat-Mite and Mxy were. See ... it's that easy.These two are heroes and friends. They wouldn't fight.BOOM. DONE. |
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8.4
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Batman / Superman (2019) One Shot | 1 issues |
8.4
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Batman / Superman (2019): Authority Special #1
Nov 8, 2021 |
Nice little story settling the mini-feud between Batman and Superman. Nice seeing the Authority in action again. And wonderful art portraying the story. For a special, this worked very well. |
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8.8
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Batman / Superman: World's Finest (2022) | 21 issues |
10
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Batman / Superman: World's Finest (2022) #1
Mar 18, 2022 |
I have gushed enough. The whole book rolls out stupendously. The flashback showing the World's Finest history. The action. The Easter Eggs. Robin's quips. The classic Doom Patrol. And the dramatic art. I loved this book. |
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10
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Batman / Superman: World's Finest (2022) #4
Jun 24, 2022 |
It all just works. I read comics for entertainment and this book is firing on all cylinders. |
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10
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Batman / Superman: World's Finest (2022) #7
Sep 23, 2022 |
Everything just crackled in this opening chapter of the new arc. From story to art, from action to character moments, from origins to Kandor, from Robin joking to Robing flirting, I just drank it all in. |
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9.6
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Batman / Superman: World's Finest (2022) #9
Nov 18, 2022 |
It is all just perfect. From Boy Thunder's temper to Barry's Supergirl comment to Superman's speech, it all works. From Flash running with Superman to Donna's concerns to the Joker's mania, it all sings. I'll end this review like I seem to end all the World's Finest reviews. Everyone should be reading this. Everyone. |
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8
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Batman / Superman: World's Finest (2022) #10
Dec 22, 2022 |
Flash forward and we see that David is actually Magog from the Kingdom Come book. Remember, the Joker kills Lois in that book. Magog then kills the Joker. That triggers Superman to retire setting all the events in motion there. Waid, who wrote Kingdom Come, revisiting Magog is pretty nifty. And I wasn't expecting this at all. This is a solid issue perhaps a bit padded to get us to this point in the story. But I love the ending. I suppose it is a compliment to the creators that this issue, which is solid, isn't up to their usual stellar heights. |
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9.6
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Batman / Superman: World's Finest (2022) #11
Jan 23, 2023 |
I also like how Waid has constructed the first year of this book. A five part story followed by a stand-alone one-and-done. Single issue stories are a wonderful throwback. And they serve as a sort of palate cleanser before we hit the next arc. This book continues to fire on all cylinders. |
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9.6
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Batman / Superman: World's Finest (2022) #13
Mar 24, 2023 |
What can I say. This book is just firing on all cylinders. The perfect complement of pictures and words. Buy this book! And recommend it to others! |
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9.6
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Batman / Superman: World's Finest (2022) #14
Apr 21, 2023 |
I mean, I have gushed enough. This book feels classic and new. That isn't easy. It looks gorgeous. Mora is hitting it out of the park. Everyone should be reading this book. Everyone. |
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9.6
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Batman / Superman: World's Finest (2022) #15
May 19, 2023 |
What can I say? This is a near perfect book. It reads just like classic super-hero books should read. The characterization is spot on for these iconic figures. Robin sticking his finger in Metamorpho's face is a thing of beauty. And the art is perfection. I'll say what I usually say at this point. Everyone should be reading this book. Everyone. |
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10
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Batman / Superman: World's Finest (2022) #16
Jun 26, 2023 |
Everyone should be reading this book. Perfect mesh of words and art. The best comic on the market right now. |
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8
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Batman / Superman: World's Finest (2022) #19
Sep 25, 2023 |
A callback to Aethyr! I love it. So this was a fun little issue. This felt like classic entertainment. Things happen a little easily. The villains do stupid things. The heroes quickly figure out an answer. But it was fun. I loved seeing these rookie heroes trying their best and realizing they can learn from each other. |
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8
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Batman / Superman: World's Finest (2022) #20
Oct 23, 2023 |
This is a solid cliffhanger. And no doubt next issue the Supermen and Batmen will meet. The art was great here. From the emotional expressions to the battles to the art homages, Mora really brought it. I think Waid is doing solid work here. He knows the beats to hit. But I don't know if I need this story. I'll see where it goes. |
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8
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Batman / Superman: World's Finest (2022) #21
Nov 27, 2023 |
That said, seeing Superman vs. Superman and Batman vs. Batman was great. And that Mora art. Just brilliant. |
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5
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Batman / Superman: World's Finest (2022) #22
Dec 26, 2023 |
But surely, should this happen, a war against Apokolips would alter the E22 timeline leading into Kingdom Come. (Seriously, I hope this is on a Kingdom Come adjacent world and that Magog gets tossed from this Earth to that Earth ...) Some fun stuff here. Some nice moments. Fantastic art. If I didn't know Kingdom Come I'd probably rank this higher. |
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8
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Batman / Superman: World's Finest (2022) #23
Jan 24, 2024 |
This remains one of the best comics on the market. People should be reading it. It is old school comic entertainment, respectful to the characters. |
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10
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Batman / Superman: World's Finest (2022) #24
Feb 26, 2024 |
This got me. I loved this issue for all the emotion it brought. All drawn beautifully by Mora. I cannot sing the praises enough here. |
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7
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Batman / Superman: World's Finest (2022) #26
Apr 22, 2024 |
Everyone reunites to take on the Parasite and the Para-Mite. With a magic enhancement, Parasite can now absorb just about anything leading to the insane last panel and cliffhanger. I know I am going overboard but Mora is just magical, from the rough physique of the Parasite to the warped draining of mass and volume in the attack. So this was a very solid issue, obviously full of good character moments, action, and art. But I feel a little dissonance here. |
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9.6
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Batman / Superman: World's Finest (2022) #27
May 29, 2024 |
What can I say? I read comics to be entertained. I have been reading comics for nearly 50 years and my mind is stuffed with ephemera. The art is just stellar. This book just sings to me. |
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9.6
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Batman / Superman: World's Finest (2022) #28
Jun 21, 2024 |
Nice cliffhanger, more because it gives me another month to puzzle may way into Batman's solution. I think my feelings about this book are obvious. It is the most consistently entertaining book on the rack, month in and month out. The Mora art is spectacular. It is both modern and classic. And a story like this is the perfect representation. |
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8
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Batman / Superman: World's Finest (2022) #29
Jul 26, 2024 |
So there was a ton of fun in this issue with the usual crisp, perfect art. But the defeat of Doom-Mite, hinted at for issues, just seemed like Waid writing himself out of the predicament he put himself in. Love this book and this team. Sad to see them broken up in the future. |
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8.4
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Batman / Superman: World's Finest (2022) #30
Aug 23, 2024 |
Robin gathered the troops! These Amazons batter the villains back through the gate to Tartarus. |
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8.4
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Blackest Night: Superman | 1 issues |
8.4
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Blackest Night: Superman #3
Oct 26, 2009 |
While I thought the use of the Medusa Mask as a weapon against the zombies was inspired, I thought the New Krypton shielding seemed a little too easy of an answer. I remain hopeful that Supergirl isn't kept on the bench of the biggest DCU crossover in several years because James Robinson stuck her there. And the art work was tremendous in those pages Barrows did. I believe he is scheduled to be the artist on Blackest Night:Wonder Woman. Hopefully he can keep up on his deadlines there. |
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8.4
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Blue Beetle (2016) | 1 issues |
8.4
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Blue Beetle (2016) #13
Oct 3, 2017 |
I thought I would never see the 3001 League and that Supergirl again. One more look was like finding money in the pocket of the pants that went through the wash, a wonderful surprise. Thanks to DeMatteis, Giffen, and Kolins! |
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8.4
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Bullet Ame-Comi Girls | 1 issues |
8.4
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Bullet Ame-Comi Girls #4
Jun 11, 2013 |
Loud, fast, and fun, this book continues to be entertaining. I am loving the Jade character. And Power Girl is written with the same strength and wit that Palmiotti/Gray brought to her solo title. If only Supergirl could be a hero! |
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8.0
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Bullet Showcase | 1 issues |
8
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Bullet Showcase #97
May 12, 2015 |
Again, I like a brash Power Girl. I like her being opinionated and maybe a little rough around the edges. But this seems just as rude. I think this is a great issue for Power Girl fans, taking a look back at her early personality and giving us some great art. While not a key part of a Supergirl collection, Karen fans should look for this run of Showcase. |
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8.8
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Challenge of the Super Sons (2020) | 7 issues |
9.6
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Challenge of the Super Sons (2020) #1
Apr 20, 2021 |
So we have the set up. Our heroes have to be ninja-like in saving their heroes. And next up is Wonder Woman. Yes!!!! A fun comic to read!!! |
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8.4
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Challenge of the Super Sons (2020) #2
May 18, 2021 |
What can I say. This was just a fun entertaining issue with action and laughs and great art. I love the friction between the boys, always the best part of the series and these characters. How I wish we could have got a Supergirl team-up issue. |
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9.6
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Challenge of the Super Sons (2020) #3
Jun 11, 2021 |
I am truly loving this book. As always, it is the character moments that are driving this for me. And I love these sneak attacks happening against the Justice League. |
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9.6
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Challenge of the Super Sons (2020) #4
Jul 19, 2021 |
So another fantastic issue that had me grinning. How can you not smile at the Supermobile trouncing Vandal Savage? |
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8.4
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Challenge of the Super Sons (2020) #5
Aug 13, 2021 |
As I say every review, I will miss this series and only hope we get to see more stories of these characters like this one. |
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8
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Challenge of the Super Sons (2020) #6
Sep 21, 2021 |
While this chapter wasn't as whiz bang as others, it was still a blast. |
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8
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Challenge of the Super Sons (2020) #7
Oct 20, 2021 |
And we see how they had even more adventures which perhaps we will see in the future. As I said, I liked the earlier portions of this story than this closing. But if you look at this in its entirety, it was a ton of fun. I will miss these boys if this is their last hurrah. |
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8.2
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Checkmate (2021) | 5 issues |
9.6
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Checkmate (2021) #1
Jul 1, 2021 |
But Shaw is suddenly distracted thinking about the Batcave ... him. And then my favorite scene and moment in the book. |
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7
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Checkmate (2021) #2
Aug 2, 2021 |
There is a lot to mull over. And certainly I want to see how all these new threads move forward. But this seemed like a pause. In a 7 issue mini-series, I want a roller coaster. |
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8.4
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Checkmate (2021) #3
Aug 30, 2021 |
This was the best issue so far of this mini-series. Odd for a middle chapter to be the one that hits the gas pedal. But now I feel like the ball is rolling downhill. Can't wait for more! |
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8
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Checkmate (2021) #5
Nov 1, 2021 |
I still can't believe that Talia is working for or even with Shaw. But we have seen earlier him try to woo her. Is she a double agent? A triple agent? Or only working for herself? Seriously, this is a solid cliffhanger. I wonder if King has been onto Talia this whole time. |
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8
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Checkmate (2021) #6
Nov 26, 2021 |
Kamandi as King? It's a solid choice. (Even though I think Paul Kirk or a nameless agent pumped full of Mark Shaw nanites were also solid choices ... albeit them as mine). So what did you all think? |
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7.2
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Convergence | 4 issues |
8.4
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Convergence #0
Apr 8, 2015 |
When the story ends, we have several pages devoted to defining which cities and histories exist on this world. In that way it is akin to Multiversity. But it also strikes me as simply a fun sort of side event. I didn't expect to like this issue quite this much. And yet, I turned the pages with some sense of glee. There was a little feeling of nostalgia here. Like any good opening issue to a big miniseries, there were hooks here to keep me interested, wanting more. For a long time reader, there is the promise of seeing older characters again. And it is visually beautiful. I felt like a young reader again ... and that is always a good sign. |
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6
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Convergence #6
May 19, 2015 |
Overall, I think Convergence has been something of a mixed bag. Some things have been good. Others missteps. And this main story has been up and down. Still, how great to see that original Supergirl again. |
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8.4
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Convergence #7
May 26, 2015 |
Lobdell writing. Supergirl featured prominently in a Crisis-esque mini-series. No solo book. A possible 'new version', more like the show's Kara, possibly on the horizon. Could Supergirl die in the next issue??? But, rather than dwell on ugly possibilities, I'll concentrate on the fun. I was entertained. And that's all I can ask for. |
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6
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Convergence #8
May 29, 2015 |
As for Convergence, it is no Crisis. It is just another event on the pile. |
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9.0
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Convergence: Action Comics | 2 issues |
8.4
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Convergence: Action Comics #1
May 4, 2015 |
This wasn't a perfect issue by any means. But the opening scene with the Lois love as well as the great characterization of Power Girl raised this Convergence mini for me. The great dialogue and crisp art was welcomed. And an old school Karen and Kal helped seal the deal. The only lasting concern is Lois' surliness to close the book. I do wonder where this is going. I guess Luthor will play some part in the climax as some space was devoted to him. And I hope I get to see the super-cousins battling side by side one more time! |
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9.6
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Convergence: Action Comics #2
Jun 1, 2015 |
With the planet rumbling and shifting into the main universe, the next goal is clear. Kal and Karen have to face the threat behind this world, at this point it being Deimos. They say goodbye to their partners and head into battle as super-cousins. I like as they streak to battle, Clark tells Karen how much he loves her. I love it when the super-family is a super family! Convergence was an odd mini-series, convoluted and discombobulated. The associated mini-series were a mixed bag. Some I thought were excellent reimaginings of some beloved characters from my past. Others fell short. This issue was mostly a brawl between heroes but it included some plot progression, some character turns, and some spot on characterization for this era Power Girl. Add to that the clean art of St. Aubin and Parsons, this mini-series was an entertaining story, one of the better Convergence crossovers I read. |
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7.0
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Convergence: Justice League | 2 issues |
6
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Convergence: Justice League #1
Apr 10, 2015 |
So what to think of this? I, for the most part, like Supergirl here. Although there is a bit of that edginess from the earliest adventures of this incarnation that rub me the wrong way. I really don't like the treatment of Mera. And the art skews to cheesecake. I guess that means overall it is something of a mixed bag. |
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8
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Convergence: Justice League #2
May 8, 2015 |
Add to that the relatively ease with which Zatanna, Jade, and Jessie are caught as well as the humiliating death of Vixen and this book isn't without its warts. But I love the Supergirl in this book. She was the red skirted, bike short wearing, muscle of the team! That alone lifts this book up a couple of notches. |
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8.4
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Convergence: Superboy | 1 issues |
8.4
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Convergence: Superboy #1
Apr 20, 2015 |
But I do have to wonder why the Kingdom Come Superman, so eager in that book to bring about some peace, would so willingly join in the tournament, fighting other heroes. That seems wrong. And the Kingdom Come Superman was so powerful, even Kryptonite wouldn't bother him. So I don't think would be a close fight. I thought this was one of the better issues of Convergence because it captured the feeling of this period's Superboy book. That's more than I can say for Supergirl Matrix or Batgirl. And there was even a little teen angst to go along with the teen spirit. |
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8.0
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Convergence: Superboy & The Legion of Super-Heroes | 1 issues |
8
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Convergence: Superboy & The Legion of Super-Heroes #1
Apr 27, 2015 |
These Convergence titles are frustrating. They have often been a tease, giving me a tiny taste of something I miss but not delivering 100%. This is a Legion I miss. These are characters I love. And there are whiffs of characterization I miss. But it isn't perfect. And there are some missteps. |
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7.0
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Convergence: Supergirl - Matrix | 1 issues |
7
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Convergence: Supergirl - Matrix #1
Apr 17, 2015 |
I have talked about the art ... slick and stylish with vivid colors by Hi-Fi. But I think the lasting feeling for me was this Supergirl being verbally skewered by Lex and simply taking it. Maybe we'll see her toss of the shackles next issue. |
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9.8
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Convergence: Superman | 2 issues |
9.6
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Convergence: Superman #1
Apr 13, 2015 |
I very much felt sympathy for Project:Superman so I hope he isn't portrayed to badly here. I think the ethics of Superman exist in this guy. He is just hurting, emotionally fragile, and immature. He hasn't had a lifetime of interactions to help guide him. He might not realize that this could seem threatening. I loved this issue ... every part of it. So far, this is the winner of Convergence in my mind! |
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10
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Convergence: Superman #2
May 11, 2015 |
As I said in the opening part of this review, I was looking forward to these Convergence minis as a way to revisit the corners of the DC history that I miss and love. This book delivered that 100%. Thanks to Dan Jurgens and Norm Rapmund and colorist Brad Anderson for giving me this."So shines a good deed in a weary world." |
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6.0
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Convergence: Superman: Man of Steel | 2 issues |
8
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Convergence: Superman: Man of Steel #1
Apr 22, 2015 |
So overall this was a fine if maybe overly stuffed issue. Between all the characters and all the plots, this felt a bit too busy. Maybe I wanted to get more John Henry and less of these others. And frankly, I have little use for Gen13. Still, this wasn't a bad issue. I was entertained. It was good to see these characters again. Simonson captures everyone's voices nicely. Brigman's art is solid and classic. But I wonder if this story would be better served with three issues instead of two. |
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4
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Convergence: Superman: Man of Steel #2
May 21, 2015 |
This wasn't a particularly great look back at Steel. It wasn't a particularly good story. It doesn't seem to impact Convergence at all. It simply is. And when you are an average comic that I had super-high expectations for, you feel below average. |
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8.4
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Convergence: The Adventures of Superman | 2 issues |
8.4
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Convergence: The Adventures of Superman #1
Apr 24, 2015 |
Happy enough to look past Lucius making hard-core tech, Zor-El creating the Zone projector, and the Zone itself being a physical plane. Because it had been a long time since I read this Supergirl in all her glory. So a tip of the hat to Marv Wolfman for writing a great Supergirl issue. (Now that's something I thought I'd never write!!) |
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8.4
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Convergence: The Adventures of Superman #2
May 22, 2015 |
I was cringing a bit when this mini-series was first announced. The Wolfman connection to the pre-Crisis Supergirl isn't one I need to revisit. But, of all the times he has returned to the character and this moment, I think this one is his best. For the first time, it felt like he respected this character. In many ways, she is the hero of this 2 issue story. And she is a hero, knowing that she will need to pay the ultimate price, her life. But she knew that going into this adventuring business. And, despite the good stories I have read of Matrix, and the reboot Supergirl, and even the New 52 Supergirl in places, it was good to revisit this Supergirl one more time. And it wasn't the naive, super-sweet young Supergirl. It was the mature Supergirl, at the height of her game. |
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8.3
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Crime Syndicate (2021) | 2 issues |
9.6
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Crime Syndicate (2021) #5
Jul 12, 2021 |
Great cliffhanger. Fun book. I'll be sad to see this all end next month |
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7
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Crime Syndicate (2021) #6
Aug 11, 2021 |
I came to this mini-series on the recommendations of friends. I leave this mini-series greatly saddened. Why? Because it seems that Supergirl fans can't really catch a break. |
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9.6
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Danger Club | 3 issues |
9.6
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Danger Club #6
Feb 2, 2015 |
My mind has gone around in circles trying to figure out where this is going and where it will end. And that is the highest compliment I can give a book! |
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9.6
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Danger Club #7
Feb 27, 2015 |
This book has been incredible. It could be read as a superhero story unto itself, a book about heroes fighting cosmic villains. But it wasn't until 2 issues ago that I first glimpsed what was happening here, how those initial flashback pages were prior timelines, simpler times. And now I am thinking this is a comic about comics, about how characters can be mutated and corrupted over time. |
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9.6
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Danger Club #8
Apr 15, 2015 |
I can only hope that a trade comes out with the entire series. And I would love some foreword or back matter by the team explaining their hopes and ideas of the series. We need books like this out there, commentary on comics. So which ending did you prefer?? |
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7.1
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Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths (2022) | 7 issues |
8.4
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Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths (2022) #1
Jun 15, 2022 |
This issue seemed to want to set up the landscape of the planet before the Crisis happens which gave it that prologue feel. But for me it worked. In particular, and odd for me, I really like Green Lantern in this issue. That alone is a compliment to Josh Williamson. So I am more grabbed than I thought I would be. And given my event fatigue that is also high praise. |
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8
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Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths (2022) #2
Jul 8, 2022 |
Overall, I suppose this issue shows just how tenuous things are on this League-less Earth. If Pariah is looking for a place soaked in danger and ready to explode, he has it. I like the Black Adam subplot and the Lanterns being a force for good. Heck, I even like Hal here. But I am hoping that the overall underlying plot is spelled out a bit more and soon. |
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8
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Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths (2022) #3
Aug 5, 2022 |
Dark Crisis #3 came out this week and was another sort of deliberately paced issue nudging us towards what is supposed to be a multiverse changing storyline. I am still a little befuddled about what exactly is going on here but I suppose there is still time for this series to turn the corner and reveal. |
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7
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Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths (2022) #4
Sep 9, 2022 |
We are 4 issues in and I feel the entirety of plot that we have been given could have been done in one. Maybe two. |
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8
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Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths (2022) #5
Oct 7, 2022 |
I liked many of the moments here and have spotlighted my favorites here. But I don't know if I quite truly grasp what is happening. Perhaps that ups the ante? Anything is possible? |
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5
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Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths (2022) #6
Nov 9, 2022 |
There is a very nice moment where Superman the elder jumps in to save Jon from being killed by Doomsday. So maybe it is all over? Pariah is gone. |
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5
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Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths (2022) #7
Dec 26, 2022 |
After a lot of pages, there is a Multiverse sitting on top of Infinite Earths. But I don't think I could explain this series easily. And maybe we can pause before we reboot again. |
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9.0
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Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths (2022) One Shot | 2 issues |
8.4
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Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths (2022): The Deadly Green #1
Oct 10, 2022 |
I will admit that I liked this book more with the second reading for the review. But much of that had to do with the clever way it reinterpreted the Moore issue. And I don't know if that is enough of a reason to give this a high mark. I wonder what people who don't have that history felt. |
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9.6
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Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths (2022): Big Bang #1
Dec 19, 2022 |
This was a fun book, a cotton candy treat. |
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8.0
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Dark Crisis: Worlds Without A Justice League (2022) | 1 issues |
8
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Dark Crisis: Worlds Without A Justice League (2022): Superman #1
Jul 18, 2022 |
The art is by Chris Burnham, whose work I have always enjoyed. The work nudges up against that sort of beautiful/grotesque style that works well, especially in the more gruesome battle scenes. I feel like Burnham is a wonderful mix of Shawn McManus and Frank Quitely. |
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9.1
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Dark Knights of Steel (2021) | 12 issues |
9.6
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Dark Knights of Steel (2021) #1
Nov 10, 2021 |
One thing we do know, It is unlikely that Jor-El will be divulging anything given what happens on the last page. What an excellent first issue! The stage is set. We have some good character moments. We have the seeds of some upcoming plots. The whole thing is just beautiful. And we have court jester Harley. Tremendous stuff. |
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8.4
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Dark Knights of Steel (2021) #2
Dec 9, 2021 |
So kudos to Taylor. He has stoked the flames of this house war very quickly. Two issues in and we have major deaths on both sides. The art is sumptuous. And I have some theories to mull over and see if I am right. If only 'Supergirl' was a better person. |
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8.4
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Dark Knights of Steel (2021) #3
Jan 7, 2022 |
I just need Zala to be more than a weapon here. I hope her motivations, movements, and ideas are fleshed out a bit. Poor Supergirl. She can't catch a break from any current writer. |
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8.4
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Dark Knights of Steel (2021) #4
Feb 7, 2022 |
Tom Taylor is definitely giving me what I need here, not what I wanted. Add to that the very pretty art and I am still on board. |
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9.6
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Dark Knights of Steel (2021) #5
Mar 4, 2022 |
I hope everyone else out there is getting as big a kick out of this book as I am. Seriously, every issue is like a runaway train with wild action, death, and surprises. No wasted space here at all. The art is just glittering. I remain completely engaged. |
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9.6
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Dark Knights of Steel (2021) #6
May 2, 2022 |
I really like the strategies and machinations happening behind the scenes, the plotters trying to secure victories in battle. The hints of this third power playing with this world like a chess board is delicious as I wait for the reveal. The Putri art is incredibly lush. This is one of those books that I thumb through almost immediately after I read it just looking at the art. |
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9.6
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Dark Knights of Steel (2021) #7
Jun 10, 2022 |
While it seems that Bruce is being set up as the big hero in this series, I hope Kal remains above the fray as well. We need as many heroes as we can get. Anyways, we didn't see the Els or the Amazons or the ruling queen of the House of Lightning at all this issue. This was a side issue which helped with world building. But I feel even more confident. Martians are here. |
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8.4
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Dark Knights of Steel (2021) #8
Nov 4, 2022 |
With Jor-El dead and Clark imprisoned, Lara isn't going to just sit there and watch. Great top panel of the Queen entering the fray. |
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9.6
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Dark Knights of Steel (2021) #9
Jan 11, 2023 |
I have been very pleasantly surprised with this book. The innovative looks at classic DC characters in a medieval time has been great. Some, like Harley and Lois, have been phenomenal. The mysteries and feints have been great to follow and try to unravel. |
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9.6
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Dark Knights of Steel (2021) #10
Mar 31, 2023 |
Whew! Another great issue. While the J'onn origin ran a touch long, it definitely filled in a lot of the backstory needed to explain how all these Martians ended up here. I love the politics of the world, the queens uniting to fight this foe. But the smaller emotional moments, building up these characters, are what really hit here. The guilty Constantine. The mourning Diana. The loving Zala. The sheepish Harley. It all just clicks. Wrap it up in the delightful art by Putri and you have a winner. |
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9.6
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Dark Knights of Steel (2021) #11
Jun 9, 2023 |
Hoo boy! A new wrinkle at the end of issue eleven! I loved it. It sound so simple. But an entertaining story and beautiful art makes for a great comic! It's that simple of a recipe! |
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8
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Dark Knights of Steel (2021) #12
Aug 25, 2023 |
I really liked the way these characters were handled, as the power behind the power. In particular, I loved this Harley, using the power of being the fool to both lull people's suspicions while still being able to spout wisdom. Give me a special with just these three. |
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9.6
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Dark Knights of Steel (2021) One Shot | 1 issues |
9.6
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Dark Knights of Steel (2021): Tales From The Three Kingdoms #1
Sep 12, 2022 |
So three stories, all filling in some details about the Dark Knights of Steel world, giving us character history and building on the lore. I really liked this. And hopeful I see Sean Izaaske's work elsewhere. His stuff sparked! |
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9.0
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Dark Nights: Death Metal One Shot | 2 issues |
8.4
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Dark Nights: Death Metal: The Secret Origin #1
Jan 4, 2021 |
Maybe this is the book I needed at the end of 2020. The bad stuff is hopefully behind us. There is hope ahead. |
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9.6
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Dark Nights: Death Metal: The Last Stories of the DC Universe #1
Dec 15, 2020 |
The whole thing is a wonderful love letter to Superman who has to carry the burden of looking after everyone while caring for himself. He inspires. |
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8.4
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Dawn of DC Primer (2023) | 1 issues |
8.4
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Dawn of DC Primer (2023) #1
May 29, 2023 |
Can't beat the price. And I didn't mind the story. Solid art. And it does introduce the underlying DCU threat for the upcoming year. Too bad that scene were Waller is more skilled than Assassin. That kind of threw me off. |
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2.0
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DC / Hanna-Barbera | 1 issues |
2
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DC / Hanna-Barbera: Superman/Top Cat #1
Nov 2, 2018 |
It just didn't work for me. And that's a shame. Because I wanted to revisit Top Cat, the intellectual who I (as a close friend) get to call TC. |
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10
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DC / Looney Tunes | 1 issues |
10
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DC / Looney Tunes: Legion of Super Heroes/Bugs Bunny #1
Jun 19, 2017 |
Hope everyone bought this and chuckled as much as I did. This was a perfect one-time, summer, funny animal book! |
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8.0
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DC Bombshells | 14 issues |
9.6
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DC Bombshells #3
Oct 21, 2015 |
Right behind the German patrol are Americans led by General Sam Lane. He knows a Bombshell when he sees one. I am really enjoying this comic. I am not always a fan of Elseworlds but this one seems to be a complete universe with a great set of unique characters. The different artists work for the different arcs. And Batwoman is too fantastic. |
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9.6
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DC Bombshells #5
Dec 3, 2015 |
I really love this particular arc. Yes, I am partial to Supergirl. But there are serious character beats here as these two have to deal with loyalty, distrust, science, and mysticism. So overall, this book continues to keep me engaged and entertained. And I can't really ask for more. It is a delight to read and the individual art styles are well-suited for the particular runs. I keep hoping we will eventually see all these heroes together in one League-like team. |
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8
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DC Bombshells #7
Jan 4, 2016 |
I guess I would call this a rest issue, a way to pause the bigger story of the action at the front and show us another element of this world. And it was executed in a fun, wild manner. I like that this is a newer sort of Newsboy Legion. But I am eager to head back to Europe. It is a high compliment that I want to see what is happening to other plot threads. I shouldn't damn this issue for the quality of the rest of this book. And the tone here, a bit more lighthearted, is a refreshing change of pace. |
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9.6
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DC Bombshells #9
Feb 12, 2016 |
That was a packed issue, really pushing the characters and plotlines along. These two threads are my favorite so I was very happy to have Diana, Mera, Kara, and Kortni put in the spotlight. The art is great. There are panels I would have loved to post, one in particular where Kortni jumps from one roof to another where it seems like she is reaching for a lightning bolt like a rope. I couldn't be happier with this book and I wonder if there is a planned end or if it is selling so well that it will continue. |
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10
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DC Bombshells #10
Mar 4, 2016 |
This is another winning chapter. The power of Kate speaking about the prejudice against her people and fighting for freedom was powerful. The magical dove sweeping in with mystical wavy energy bolstered Sauvage's art here, a nice complement to the action. So another fine print issue of the Bombshells. But the Diana chapter stands out as the bright spot of this series so far. I was floored. Hard to do that to a grizzled old-time reader. |
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10
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DC Bombshells #12
May 18, 2016 |
I can't say enough about this issue. This was the season finale. And it felt like one. Big moments, both action and character. Stunning art. There are issues I read that remind me why I still love comic books as an old dude. This is one of those issues. No higher praise can be given. Thank you Marguerite Bennett, Laura Braga, and Mirka Andolfo. |
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9.6
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DC Bombshells #14
Jun 6, 2016 |
I know this was three chapters sent out digitally. But for an issue, I thought these endings all resonated. Mera and Arthur hugging. John telling Zatanna they can wait to do things right. And Harley and Ivy giving in to their passions. There is love and desire in all three scenes but they all play out differently. Just perfect. I hope people are giving this a try. Kudos to Bennett, Braga, and Andolfo for this amazing issue showing us love in time of war. |
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8.4
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DC Bombshells #23
Mar 6, 2017 |
Bombshells #23 came out this week and finally brought back Supergirl and Wonder Woman. Their chapter was a deep dive into their characters, looking at how each looks at grief. It is drawn with some grit and some grandeur about Matias Bergara. And suddenly it felt like I was reading 'my' Bombshells book again. Thankfully. |
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8
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DC Bombshells #26
May 8, 2017 |
I have to say that the Supergirl story elevated the issue for me. I honestly had no interest in the Hawkgirl/Vixen 'Transformers Beast War' storyline about robot animals. And I haven't really been pulled into the Raven arc either. So the bulk of this book being a story that has grabbed me was appreciated. |
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8.4
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DC Bombshells #27
May 22, 2017 |
Now while I enjoyed the Supergirl piece, the bulk of the book focuses on the Zatanna/Raven/Ivy/Harley story. And this has yet to grab me. I have talked about how I don't like when this book veers towards being an 'agenda book'. Here I didn't like how Bennett is getting bit too cute with her writing. |
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8
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DC Bombshells #29
Jun 26, 2017 |
I do hope that all these Bombshells in all these different parts of the globe are somehow united before this series ends. I hope we get a big send off just like that Battle of Britain issue was. And I don't know if this still saves this book from picking up the next volume. |
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4
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DC Bombshells #30
Jul 7, 2017 |
Harley Quinn making a Christian Bale joke. John Constantine becoming a Hare-blazer. It is all too hip for me. It feels like a 'look how cool I am, I can flaunt comic convention' moments. It reminded me of the same sort of cheeky, 'break the 4th wall', "let's concentrate on plot C" dialogue, kind of stuff I read in Bennett's Josie and the Pussycats. It just doesn't work for me in this book with this plot. |
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4
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DC Bombshells #32
Aug 8, 2017 |
I find that as the story has lost me that I have become much more particular in my reviews here. Minor things which I might have glossed over now stick a bit more. |
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5
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DC Bombshells #33
Aug 18, 2017 |
But this whole last year of this title has felt a little too rushed and a little too precious. Perhaps the break and the new focus of the next title will allow Bennett to tighten things up a bit. I'll wait to hear from others if I should be collecting. |
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9.6
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DC Comics Presents | 1 issues |
9.6
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DC Comics Presents #28
Nov 2, 2011 |
You'll need to go the DC Bloodlines blog to find out. Trust me, chapter three is the trippiest of this arc and well worth checking out. And the review will be a sort of round table between Frank and me. As for this issue, I think Wein did a great job with Supergirl, showing her to be smart, strong, and a bit strong-willed. You can tell she has youthful enthusiasm, eager to jump right into the fray. The art is credited to both Starlin and Romeo Tanghal. There are definitely pages which have a greater Starlin feel to them. So I wonder if Tanghal pitched on pencils as well as inks. The art is very good, especially the action sequences. As for a Supergirl collection, I would rank this of medium importance more for the bigger DCU-ness of it (Mongul and Warworld's first arc) than specifically for Supergirl. That said, her characterization and seeing her seamlessly team up with Superman is a joy. Well worth the $4-6 bucks someone would need to spend at a comic store or convention. |
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8.8
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DC Comics: Bombshells | 7 issues |
9.6
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DC Comics: Bombshells #1
Aug 15, 2015 |
The book is placed in the forties, during WW2, and looks at the adventures of the female super-heroes of the time. While the merchandise line seems to lean on a sort of Vargas pinup girl or air force bomber iconography, this is not a cheesecake book. The entire book revolves around these women as heroes, not eye candy. And with this period piece feel, and on the heels of the show Agent Carter, this was entertaining and engaging. |
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9.6
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DC Comics: Bombshells #2
Sep 4, 2015 |
And luckily, the Supergirl stuff is solid. I like Kara's no nonsense attitude there. Is it okay for me to admit I am surprised at how good this book is? |
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9.6
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DC Comics: Bombshells #4
Nov 13, 2015 |
Perhaps the best way for me to sum up this issue and this title is that it is wildly entertaining. I just love it. And these versions of the characters are so engaging. They are treated with respect. They are fancifully dressed but that is just a superficial rendering of more three dimensional characters. I hope this book is a success in all its formats. Because it is a ton of fun, written well and lushly drawn. |
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9.6
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DC Comics: Bombshells #6
Dec 14, 2015 |
All these pages are by Jarrell and everyone is just fresh, strong, and beautiful. The art sings here, working with the words. So I continue to love this book. It is a guilty pleasure, an Elseworlds based on statues of scantily clad characters. But Bennett brings so much more to the table. This is a nice romp. |
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9.6
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DC Comics: Bombshells #8
Jan 12, 2016 |
I thought this underwater action sequence was drawn brilliantly, and the colors here (J. Nanian and Kelly Fitzpatrick) are murky and dark when needed to convey the environment. Wonderful. So another great issue in this series. I read comics to escape a bit and to be entertained. This book has continued to do both. Action, characterization, multiple locales, it has it all. This is wonderful, a 'top of the stack' book every time. |
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8.4
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DC Comics: Bombshells #11
Apr 18, 2016 |
This was an action packed issue, as a war issue should be. And yet, throughout, we see these small moments of character. Whether it is romance or inspiration or even humor, Bennett is able to let the characters breath and be three-dimensional even as the chaos happens around them. So, outside the Stargirl and Supergirl odd moments, this book shined, another chapter in a great saga. Given the lack of #Rebirth news, I have to assume we are nearing the end. That is a shame. |
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5
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DC Comics: Bombshells #31
Jul 27, 2017 |
Kara won't become a monster. She won't become the lieutenant in Faora's army. She won't lead a clone army. She'll fight Faora. (I bet Faora is regretting letting Kara go now). I guess we'll see how this all ends next month. |
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8.0
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DC Nation (2018) | 1 issues |
8
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DC Nation (2018) #0
May 4, 2018 |
So overall, I'll gush one more time about the sumptuous art. While Perry's scenes early on were perfect, his scene with Clark seemed off. Trish Q and Robinson Goode have potential. I'll try to go in with an open mind. |
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8.4
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DC Super Hero Girls | 1 issues |
8.4
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DC Super Hero Girls: Finals Crisis #1
Jul 6, 2016 |
This was a fun, breezy, delightful look at these characters. I have yet to be disappointed by this line. So kudos to Fontana and Labat. They really tell a refreshing story even for a grizzled old comic veteran like me. |
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9.6
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DC Super Hero Girls (FCBD 2016) | 1 issues |
9.6
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DC Super Hero Girls (FCBD 2016) #1
May 19, 2016 |
It is a great peek into the DC Superhero Girls world. And it was free! Hope everyone grabbed it. And hope everyone grabs the Finals Crisis graphic novel. |
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7.7
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DC vs. Vampires (2021) | 6 issues |
8.4
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DC vs. Vampires (2021) #7
Jul 11, 2022 |
I do like how sort of drained and tired Schmidt makes Supergirl look. But I do like how she immediately becomes a leader. And I like how people pause and listen when she arrives. She is a respected hero, even in this group. Meanwhile, the revolution has a captive. A vampire Harley Quin is being experimented on by Professor Pyg. Perhaps she is a key?I wasn't expecting much from this. But the art is dazzling and the dialogue snappy. But the best thing was the feeling of respect people seemed to give Kara. I really liked that.So what do you think? And should I go out to get the first 6 issues? |
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9.6
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DC vs. Vampires (2021) #8
Aug 12, 2022 |
Babs, with Dinah, a freed Harley, and Frankenstein are on their way to Bludhaven.Ollie is heading to Smallville.And Kara and her band are going down under.The chess pieces are on the board. I liked this issue a lot as it gave us the backgrounds and motivations for our ragtag heroes to split up like this. And that art is glittery. |
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8
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DC vs. Vampires (2021) #9
Oct 3, 2022 |
Stymied, Batgirl wonders how she'll ever get to Nightwing. But then an unlikely ally arrives - a vampire Damian ready to help out. Comics are supposed to entertain and outside of the inanity of Green Arrow's plan, this book was a fun book to read. A lot of it is buoyed by the dynamic art of Schmidt. But I like Supergirl in this book. I really liked the Mera reveal. And the Gotham storyline sort of crackles. |
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8
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DC vs. Vampires (2021) #10
Nov 2, 2022 |
This is a guilty treat. But sort of like cotton candy. Insubstantial. But enjoyable. There is a nice mix of nonsense and good ideas here. And the art is delightful. |
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8
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DC vs. Vampires (2021) #11
Nov 30, 2022 |
I truly hope she is the hero of the piece next issue. I am waiting for her to never get re-powered. The bane of Supergirl fans is knowing she often doesn't get to be the hero. Or when she does, she often has to sacrifice herself. Will this book end well? We have one more issue to wrap up three separate plots. Let's see how it turns out! |
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4
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DC vs. Vampires (2021) #12
Jan 9, 2023 |
Like many books I read now, there were some nice ka-pow moments in it. But I wonder if the moments were dreamed up and then the story was written around them. ("Wouldn't it be cool if Lobo showed up?") But the art! So beautiful! And at least Supergirl survived. A low bar I know. |
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8.4
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DC's Nuclear Winter Special | 1 issues |
8.4
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DC's Nuclear Winter Special #1
Dec 3, 2018 |
I have to say that the rest of the issue is great. But I have to show how Steve Orlando just has DC history in his back pocket. In his story, a great yarn involving Superman One Million and Martian Manhunter, the villain is King Kosmos. |
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9.6
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DC's Terrors Through Time (2022) | 1 issues |
9.6
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DC's Terrors Through Time (2022) #1
Oct 24, 2022 |
Such a fun little yarn. I wish we had a Son monthly, these guys at these ages, getting into mischief and adventure. It is the perfect gateway comic for kids, more mature than Tiny Titans, less mature than Detective. Maybe, just maybe, we'll get more untold tales like this. I can only hope. |
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9.6
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DC's Very Merry Multiverse (2020) | 1 issues |
9.6
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DC's Very Merry Multiverse (2020) #1
Dec 14, 2020 |
I really thought this whole thing was a big sugar cookie of fun. |
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9.0
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Dcu: Legacies | 2 issues |
8.4
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Dcu: Legacies #6
Oct 27, 2010 |
Or maybe it's just an amusing way to acknowledge all the Legion reboots and eras. I thought it was a very nice read with a humorous tenor. Certainly this was a slick contrast to the review of the darker chapters of the DCU seen in the front half. I am not blown away by this book but I have consistently enjoyed it. |
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9.6
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Dcu: Legacies #8
Dec 27, 2010 |
Anyways, at least for one panel, that incarnation still exists in the current DCU. Much like the pre-Crisis Supergirl panels, I think DC simply wants to acknowledge the breadth and complexity of continuity. Some people may have vague memories of people who simply no longer are around. Congratulations to Len Wein for putting this story together and celebrating the DCU. And I didn't even mention the Frank Quitely drawn New Gods second story! That was a great second feature and a sympathetic look at Orion; it would have been worth the cover price itself. |
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9.6
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Detective Comics (2016) | 2 issues |
9.6
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Detective Comics (2016) #1027
Sep 21, 2020 |
I liked this issue a ton. And nice to see Supergirl even briefly! |
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9.6
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Detective Comics (2016) #1050
Jan 27, 2022 |
This did just what a preview should do, set the stage and whet the appetite. I can't wait for this title to hit the racks. |
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8.4
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Doom Patrol (2009) | 2 issues |
8.4
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Doom Patrol (2009) #14
Sep 16, 2010 |
And I am enjoying this title. It isn't Morrison's Doom Patrol, a run revered by me. But it is a good version of the Doom Patrol and I can't ask for more than that. The mixed art of Matthew Clark and Ron Randall is fine here, although Clark's line work is a bit more suited for the warped world of this book. That vivesection scene was gruesome. |
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8.4
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Doom Patrol (2009) #15
Oct 13, 2010 |
I have said it before and I'll say it again. I thought Grant Morrison made it impossible for me to like any other version of the Doom Patrol but his. Kudos to Keith Giffen for letting me read and enjoy new stories of these characters I love so much. If only DC will keep the title afloat. I think Matthew Clark and Ron Randall do a good job tag-teaming the art in this issue (as they do each issue). I wonder if it would be possible to have each do alternating complete issues. I'd like to see that. |
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8.0
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Earth 2 | 2 issues |
8
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Earth 2 #1
May 8, 2012 |
And for a first issue, this wasn't bad, doing what it needed to do. It set the table. This is a world without heroes still recovering from the horrors of this interdimensional war. The world is a pock-mocked mess. What is coming that will spur the birth of a new generation of heroes? But as I said above, the million dollar question is are readers interested in a young and untested JSA nouveau. I wonder ... I suppose that I will get the next issue to see just where this is all going. Certainly, Nicola Scott's art is engaging enough to warrant another issue. |
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Earth 2 #15.1
Sep 11, 2013 |
Anyways, this was a fine issue. Nothing spectacular. The Kirby wrinkle is certainly innovative but I wonder if you didn't know that was The King if you would be confused by the focus on this unnamed artist. Not as good as Bizarro. Not as head-shaking as Cyborg Superman. Better than Deadshot and Poison Ivy. |
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8.0
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Endless Winter (2020) | 1 issues |
8
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Endless Winter (2020): Superman #1
Dec 11, 2020 |
I don't mind these one off looks at who Superman is. I know who he is. But as they say, every comic is someone's first comic. And this is fine primer on how Superman looks at the world. It also is a nice way of showing how the world looks at him. This isn't ground breaking. But it is entertaining. |
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9.3
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Event Leviathan | 5 issues |
9.6
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Event Leviathan #1
Jun 14, 2019 |
I loved this. It whet my appetite for more. And that is what a mini-series and a mystery should do. So who is Leviathan? Do you have a theory? |
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9.6
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Event Leviathan #2
Jul 12, 2019 |
Great story. Inspired art. |
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9.6
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Event Leviathan #4
Sep 13, 2019 |
And I'll admit I pored over the pages looking for clues. New mysteries and suspects were added. And I want to read the next issue now. All signs of a very successful book. I'm all in here. Expect a clue review mid-week. |
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9.6
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Event Leviathan #5
Oct 11, 2019 |
But I am thrilled we didn't get the total reveal. It means at least one more clue review post will happen. Otherwise, I love Superman being ethically sound here, shutting down Leviathan. I love Lois being smart enough to put together a good team and wise enough to not believe them. And that art. Dreamy. |
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Event Leviathan #6
Nov 15, 2019 |
The capabilities of the Leviathan organization right now don't seem to fit. Perhaps more will be revealed soon. Still, the art was gorgeous. The mini-series as a whole was brilliant. And the mystery was thought-provoking. I couldn't ask for more. |
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9.6
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Flashpoint | 1 issues |
9.6
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Flashpoint #3
Jul 7, 2011 |
So overall, this was a very entertaining issue. I'll be honest, I wasn't expecting it. So this was a pleasant surprise in my stack. I hope this series isn't peaking here but building on itself. But what of Subject 3? I hope DC does the right thing. |
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9.2
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Flashpoint: Kid Flash Lost | 3 issues |
8.4
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Flashpoint: Kid Flash Lost #1
Jul 1, 2011 |
The question really is where the heck do we go from here? Bart would need to go back in time and stop Flashpoint from happening to reset the right timeline. Could he be the hero of this thing? Or does he somehow get some more chronal protection? Or does he try to recreate his birth within this new timeline? Maybe he is going to flit around the timeline throughout? I have no idea where this is going ... and that is also another hook for me. But really, the character of Kid Flash made this a lot of fun despite all the horror that has bubbled up in Flashpoint. And that was appreciated. |
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9.6
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Flashpoint: Kid Flash Lost #2
Aug 4, 2011 |
Crisis on Infinite Earths #8. Will we see Bart go back in time trying to get to Barry? Is this a way of Bart fulfilling the legacy of the Flash? Becoming the Flash? So this mini-series continues to rise to the top of the Flashpoint world along with Project Superman. It is such a satisfying and odd mix of despair and humor. That isn't an easy cocktail to make. Add to that the heroism of Patty and this was a very entertaining issue. It makes me lament the 'hinted at but never materialized' Speed Force comic Gates was supposed to write. |
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9.6
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Flashpoint: Kid Flash Lost #3
Sep 1, 2011 |
I do find it interesting that the two pieces of Flashpoint I liked the best were on the periphery of the main story. And now ... the DCnU. |
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5.0
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Flashpoint: Lois Lane and the Resistance | 2 issues |
5
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Flashpoint: Lois Lane and the Resistance #1
Aug 30, 2011 |
But did it star Lois? No. And did it give me enough of the Resistance to make me actually care for those characters? Not really. And did it have a lot of death and carnage? Yep - Hawkgirl, Cheetah, Huntress, and Artemis all die violent deaths on screen. So I can't say that this satisfied my need for a great Lois story (although James Peaty and Kelly Sue DeConnick did some solid Lois stuff in the last year of Supergirl, so at least I have that). |
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5
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Flashpoint: Lois Lane and the Resistance #2
Aug 3, 2011 |
The cover of next issue shows someone wearing the Britannia armor, presumably Black. Does that mean Penny Black will be the hero of this mini? That would seem off to me. I hope we get to see Lois shine in that issue. But I am glad that this Flashpoint world is going away soon. It is a cheerless place. |
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9.2
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Flashpoint: Project Superman | 3 issues |
8.4
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Flashpoint: Project Superman #1
Jul 6, 2011 |
So this first issue grabbed me the way any good first issue should. A nice opening hook. A good understanding of the character. A great end hook to keep me coming back. What will Superman be like in this bleak world? What will he be like without the upbringing of the Kents? It is Superman's attachments that make him who he is. Will he have those attachments in the Flashpoint DCU? Add to the solid story the wild Gene Ha art, and this book was a winner. |
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9.6
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Flashpoint: Project Superman #2
Aug 2, 2011 |
Hmmm ... where is Supergirl in this world though? I will say, I have very much enjoyed this look at Superman, seen through a mirror darkly. |
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9.6
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Flashpoint: Project Superman #3
Aug 29, 2011 |
In the past DCU, it's Ma and Pa Kent. In the new DCnU? Dan Didio says he has no 'human tether'. So what will we see? Snyder and Francis do a great job showing us enough snippets of Kal's life and Sinclair's devolution to give us a strong sense of who they are, what their motivations are. And it leads to a prefect denouement, with Kal suddenly thrust into the role of world saver. And Gene Ha's art complements that script seamlessly. This miniseries was a bright spot in the Flashpoint universe. |
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7.0
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Future State (2021) | 15 issues |
8
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Future State (2021): Superman vs. Imperious Lex #1
Feb 5, 2021 |
Writer Mark Russell is known for his progressive stories and I worried that Superman would be an afterthought. Luckily, this was a solid story but as a clear modern political parable to America these last few years. But rather than castigate, Russell actually sounds pretty even handed. |
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Future State (2021): Superman/Wonder Woman #1
Jan 18, 2021 |
Look, this could have been a fun melding of two worlds, the gods of Brazil and the technovillains of the DCU inadvertently threatening the Earth and forcing our heroes to work together. And it times it felt like that. But I can't get behind this Wonder Woman here. Which is a shame, because I liked her so much in the Joelle Jones book. |
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8
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Future State (2021): Batman/Superman #1
Feb 1, 2021 |
Still a good read overall. And the art alone probably makes it worth perusing. |
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5
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Future State (2021): Kara Zor-El, Superwoman #1
Jan 15, 2021 |
So we're close to a good Supergirl story, certainly far closer that the last issues of her own title. But we are still building off of a history that just needs to be cast off. And if this is how Bennett views Kara, I don't think I want her writing any new version of a Supergirl book. |
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9.6
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Future State (2021): Legion of Super-Heroes #1
Jan 29, 2021 |
I have very much liked Bendis' take on the Legion so far. So no surprise I liked this issue a lot too. The interplay between the characters is spot on. The echoes of other Legion histories while being completely new is wonderful. And Rossmo's art is just intoxicating. |
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2
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Future State (2021): Superman of Metropolis #1
Jan 8, 2021 |
Let's just say, again, I am glad this isn't the title for long. |
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8.4
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Future State (2021): Superman: Worlds of War #1
Jan 25, 2021 |
Great premise and gorgeous art. Will this sort of take on Superman carry into the main titles in a couple of months. I can only hope. |
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8.4
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Future State (2021): Superman: House of El #1
Mar 1, 2021 |
I liked this story a lot. Superman Worlds Of War was a sort of primer on who Superman is. This was a summer blockbuster action movie. And heck, even I need one of those now and then. Plus you add in all the spice - heroic sacrifices, crises of faith, a few standing against many - and you have the elements you need. All this and new characters I want to read more of? Win win win. |
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Future State (2021): Superman vs. Imperious Lex #2
Mar 9, 2021 |
So this unfolded much like the first issue, heavy on the political satire and commentary. But I enjoyed this one much more. I wish I had an explanation why. But as I have said many times, I like a story with an agenda when it is done well. This issue threaded that needle. |
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Future State (2021): Superman/Wonder Woman #2
Feb 15, 2021 |
Silly little story where our heroes are taught lessons. Jon knows he needs a day off. Yara learns maybe humanity isn't all bad. But even better, they teach the villains a lesson. So much fun. And an improvement from last issue. |
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Future State (2021): Kara Zor-El, Superwoman #2
Feb 12, 2021 |
This being labeled a Kara Zor-El book seems like false advertising. This angry, jealous, villainous character isn't the Supergirl I want to read. |
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Future State (2021): Batman/Superman #2
Mar 5, 2021 |
This issue seems to push that a little bit further in a direction I'm not exactly happy with. While last issue it was clear that while fundamentally different, the two work together well and like each other. This issue again veers into the all two common realm of breaking the two apart. |
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6
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Future State (2021): Superman of Metropolis #2
Feb 8, 2021 |
I'm not a fan of decompressed stories but this feels incredibly compressed. |
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9.6
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Future State (2021): Legion of Super-Heroes #2
Feb 26, 2021 |
Of all the Future State books, this has been my favorite. I just hope we jump back in time. |
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8.4
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Future State (2021): Superman vs. Imperious Lex #3
Apr 5, 2021 |
Definitely one of the better Future State reads. |
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8.4
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Grayson Annual | 1 issues |
8.4
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Grayson Annual #2
Oct 7, 2015 |
It is a good issue with a good Superman. And I always liked these two characters interacting. So I would keep my eye out for this issue, especially if you are sick of the 'eye for an eye' Clark in Superman. While the price point might be a sticking point, keep it in the back of your mind. Maybe when it eventually hits the dollar bin or during a store sale? |
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8.4
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Green Lantern (2011) | 1 issues |
8.4
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Green Lantern (2011) #28
Feb 7, 2014 |
Plus the art is just spectacular. Hoping now I run intoVitti at some convention. So if I had to have an opening chapter to Red Daughter (a storyline I don't want to see), thisone was as good a start as I could anticipate. |
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7.0
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Green Lantern: Blackstars | 1 issues |
7
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Green Lantern: Blackstars #3
Feb 4, 2020 |
At first blush I thought 'a re-written universe as a trap ... coooool!'. But then as I mulled it over, I thought it ended up being a bit silly. A bit overdone. A bit too much? That is no knock on Xermanico's art. The whole thing is laid out opulently with wild visuals. Stunning. |
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6.4
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Hawk and Dove (2011) | 6 issues |
8.4
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Hawk and Dove (2011) #1
Sep 12, 2011 |
The big thing here is that I feel that the action of this book is going to be over the top wild. I think this book is going to be loud and fun with a lot of mythology built in. If that feeling is right, Liefeld is the perfect artist for the book. Like Action, this was a big hit of the week for me. |
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8.4
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Hawk and Dove (2011) #2
Oct 11, 2011 |
As much as I am loving the action here, like a blockbuster crazy summer movie, it is the avatar mythology stuff that interests me the most. What is Sterling Gates plan here? And I'm mean it when I can't wait to see how the implications of Swan's origins mean in terms of Dove's. That was such a huge scene for this book. This book seems to have it all - fun action and a deeper layer being scratched at. And I want to be an avatar in this comic. I'll be Peregrine, and make my colors dark blue. I'll be the avatar of pessimism! |
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8.4
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Hawk and Dove (2011) #3
Nov 7, 2011 |
So I have been enjoying the thrill ride this comic has been. So a lot of 'clues' or hints about stuff this issue has really whet my appetite for more. And the battle scenes have been appropriately over the top nutty. I can't imagine anyone better suited to be drawing this comic than Liefeld. And Gates seems to be building a more cosmic background here. I can't wait to see just how all these little reveals come together. And hopefully that supra-dimensional background and street level super-villain hijinks will give him some freedom to take the book in lots of directions. |
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8.4
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Hawk and Dove (2011) #4
Dec 13, 2011 |
So we are getting more and more information about the mystic tapestry of the avatars and what they represent. And, for me, that is the best part of the book. I want to learn it all ... and I want to learn it all now ... but I am savoring the ride. To be honest, it reminds me a bit of the last Hawk and Dove series, the Kesel book, when we were teased for a while with glimpses of fur under Hawk's costume and wondering just what it all meant. This book remains a giddy pleasure amidst the new 52. |
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4
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Hawk and Dove (2011) #5
Jan 9, 2012 |
Anyways, part of the draw of this book from it's inception was Sterling Gates' presence. After seeing how he handled characterization and relationships in Supergirl, I thought he would handle Hank and Dawn very well. And I also felt like he would be able to bring a fresh approach to the mythology of the avatars. And we saw the roots of that in the first 4.5 issues. But frankly, the way this was all wrapped up, I doubt that Rob Liefeld is going to be able to write the sort of Hawk and Dove book I want. I'll give next issue a try. But I wonder if this is my jumping off point. |
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0.8
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Hawk and Dove (2011) #6
Feb 7, 2012 |
Anyways, so this book felt like something of a scramble. And there was nothing about it that makes me want to read the last 2 issues of the run. And it's a shame because the threads about the avatars mythos in the first issues and the Dawn/Don connection won't be resolved. But that means that DC thought that THIS book was a better direction than the way the book was going the first 4 issues. And that is the scariest thing about this issue. Because it makes me worry. |
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1.6
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Hawkgirl (2023) | 1 issues |
1.6
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Hawkgirl (2023) #4
Oct 25, 2023 |
This was one last chance to get me interested in reading more about this character and more of this story. But this Kendra isn't the sort of character that I like. So, overall this issue had inscrutable plot without a recap, people ogling Supergirl, Supergirl being taken out extremely easy, and a broken main character. Decent art though. |
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9.6
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Infinite Frontier (2021) | 1 issues |
9.6
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Infinite Frontier (2021) #0
Mar 8, 2021 |
If you are a DCU fan, you should buy this. |
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9.6
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Jimmy Olsen | 1 issues |
9.6
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Jimmy Olsen #1
Apr 4, 2011 |
This comic is crazy, wacky, and fast-paced. It's funny and topical and witty. And it seems to channel all the good energy from the early Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen comics. R.B. Silva's art is the perfect fit here, detailed and stylish. This really was a fun read and I highly recommend it. I just think the next time I read it, I'll do it over the course of a week myself. One day at a time. Because if taken in large doses, I wonder if it would read as 'too clever' which I know sounds like when Salieri said Mozart's work had too many notes. Uh oh ... now maybe I am being too clever. |
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10
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Joker's Asylum II | 1 issues |
10
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Joker's Asylum II: The Mad Hatter #1
Jun 22, 2010 |
And the art so perfectly suits the book. This is an ugly story of madness and the art by Keith Giffen and Bill Sienkiewicz is beautifully ugly as well. I have been reading comics for a long time and have seen it all. I relish whenever there is a moment which utterly shocks me, which makes me completely reverse the way I was thinking. This book did that in a gut-wrenching way. I can give it no higher praise. |
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6.3
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Justice League (2011) | 3 issues |
6
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Justice League (2011) #6
Mar 1, 2012 |
As I said, the book so far hasn't been the tentpole book I was hoping it would be. Maybe Johns and Lee felt they needed a big loud splash to open up the DCnU. And hopefully the next stories will be more about the characters and less about their fists. I find it interesting that the moment I am going to probably remember most about this arc will be the Flash goofily naming the team 'The Super Seven', a simple phrase speaking volumes about Barry. The moment I will most likely try to forget? Batman taking off his cowl ... something I can never ever ever imagine he would do. But the reveal that the hooded woman was Glorith Pandora is kind of interesting. |
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5
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Justice League (2011) #14
Nov 27, 2012 |
It's a shame that the Batman piece is there because it did dim the light of the nice speech Superman gave here. Anyways, that speech saved the book from being dropped by me ... at least for now. |
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8
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Justice League (2011) #52
Jun 27, 2016 |
Overall, I liked this issue as a character study in Luthor. In many ways, Luthor is somewhat immutable in my mind. He is a narcissist. He believes he knows what is best for all mankind. And he is willing to do whatever he has to in order to actualize his plans. I could never consider Luthor a hero. |
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8.6
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Justice League (2018) | 23 issues |
10
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Justice League (2018) #2
Jun 26, 2018 |
So ... whew ... that's a lot of story in 20 pages. I love it!!! After complaining for so long about decompressed story-telling, it is refreshing and invigorating to read compressed issues! |
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9.6
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Justice League (2018) #3
Jul 10, 2018 |
Jorge Jimenez is crazy good in this book. I would love for Jimenez to get a turn on the Wonder Woman book because his Diana is especially engaging. I'm hooked. Exhausted and a little perplexed. But hooked. |
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9.6
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Justice League (2018) #4
Jul 20, 2018 |
That is a lot of story. I am really rocked by this series and how much Snyder and Jimenez are stuffing into the pages. There are such wild images to see here. From the Lantern ring shattering, to the Keep floating in a sanctuary, to Aquaman/Diana punching each other, to Grodd looking like a dad carrying his baby around the mall, this whole thing is bananas. Bananas in the best way. Seven primal forces, the Multiverse on Earth, Umbrax the living sun ... it all has to come together. For my sanity, I hope so. |
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9.6
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Justice League (2018) #5
Aug 7, 2018 |
And from a 'rest issue' no less. I am all on board for this Justice League. |
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9.6
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Justice League (2018) #6
Aug 17, 2018 |
I'm riding the wave here. I love this book for keeping me engaged, tossing wild ideas in and out of the story, and giving it to me in such a beautiful package. Kudos to everyone involved into the book. |
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8.4
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Justice League (2018) #7
Sep 12, 2018 |
I suppose at some point, I'll break out the whole arc and read in one big gulp. Maybe I'll grasp more or be even more confused.. But for now, color me satisfied. These are the size and weight of stories that should force the League to work together - massive, universe threatening, primordial force stuff that requires this team. |
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8
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Justice League (2018) #8
Sep 21, 2018 |
And the art crackles. But there wasn't that breathless feel I have had after the League focused issues. I thought I wanted a pause and some exposition. Maybe I didn't? |
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9.6
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Justice League (2018) #9
Oct 8, 2018 |
This was just the pause I needed. There was so much action in the opening arc that I felt owed some characterization. It isn't that we didn't get a feel for our Leaguers in the earlier issues. But so much happened, it were fleeting moments. Now we get a whole issue devoted to meeting or re-meeting our team. This book continues to shine. Buy this book and give it to people. |
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9.6
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Justice League (2018) #10
Oct 19, 2018 |
I am surprised a whole space fleet could just blip around the planet without being noticed by someone beforehand. I love that a Hykraaian, like the Legionnaire Tellus, is in the crowd on the reef. So a lot to like here. Plots, subplots, main plots, and guest stars! And, as is typical of this book, a lot happens rather quickly. Buckle up your chin straps when you read this! If only I didn't need to read 4 books to get the whole tale. |
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8.4
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Justice League (2018) #11
Nov 15, 2018 |
Overall a good middle chapter to this long arc as well as an issue which felt thematically similar to those of this title which preceded it. I doubt I'll buy the non-JL issues (at least not until they hit the buck box) but I enjoyed this book on its own. |
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9.6
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Justice League (2018) #59
Mar 19, 2021 |
The art is stunning in all phases and all areas. And we have a plot in place to build on. You know it is a win when the issue was done and wished the next was already in my hands. |
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9.6
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Justice League (2018) #60
Apr 26, 2021 |
Add the fun character moments and some great action and you have an all around wonderful issue. People should be reading this book. |
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8
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Justice League (2018) #61
May 21, 2021 |
Black Adam shows up and off screen he is also dispatched by Brutus. Hmmm .. Superman AND Black Adam knocked out! Can these others take down Brutus? |
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8.4
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Justice League (2018) #62
Jun 4, 2021 |
As the two streak back to the fight, they see an explosion.The Flash has figured out the math and has brought him and Hippolyta in as reinforcements.How I love this panel. Hippolyta has ended Brutus, knocking him out cold. She stands over him like a victorious gladiator ... or a hunter who has killed something. Even her banter about beheading anyone who challenges her is amazing! I don't mind Hippolyta being like this. It should (and does) contrast her from Diana.But I'd wear this as a t-shirt. Just brilliant work by Marquez. But this is sort of a rescue mission.The Flash knows this world is slowly poisoning his friends. They need to get back home.Before the return trip can start though, Zumbado has arrived. He has controlled this world. And now he is here to face off with Naomi and her new friends.All right, as someone thirsty for information about Naomi, I like this cliffhanger. I can only imagine that chapter 5 will fill in some details. It better. |
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8.4
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Justice League (2018) #63
Jun 28, 2021 |
All fresh views which is going to make this League a very interesting group. And given that one of Bendis' strengths is dialogue, this is grist for the mill. I still wish I knew what Naomi's powers are. |
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8.4
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Justice League (2018) #64
Jul 9, 2021 |
The the crossover.This is Daemon Rose. We last saw him training his scope on Lois at the end of Checkmate #1. Here he namedrops Checkmate.So what does it all mean? I am eager to find out. |
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8.4
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Justice League (2018) #65
Jul 26, 2021 |
Back up top, Naomi distracts Synmar long enough for Superman to toss him into space briefly.I wonder if Synmar can sense her power level and that gave him pause. Please please please give us a list of her powers and more description of how strong she is. But Synmar turns out to be really tough. He takes out Superman, Hippolyta, and Hawkgirl.Batman sends out an all League alert. He even wonders if they should call in big hitters like Shazam, Black Adam, or Supergirl (woo hoo!!)Batman demands that the remaining League defend the Hall. I don't know if that is simply because of the people in it, the data held in there, or the symbol of it. But it doesn't matter. Synmar brings down the house.He is a tough villain. |
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Justice League (2018) #66
Aug 10, 2021 |
So, does this end of issue page weirdness and the strange use of nonlethal weapons in a battle between assassins significantly detract from this issue? I have to say yes. Both things pulled me out of a story that I was otherwise immersed in. It doesn't take away from the snappy dialogue, the artistic display of Synmar's strength, the reveal of Naomi's powers, or the tremendous Superman. |
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8.4
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Justice League (2018) #67
Sep 17, 2021 |
Yes, the Projector is a bit of a cop out to end the Synmar threat. But the rest was pretty solid. And I love the Superman stuff. |
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Justice League (2018) #68
Oct 5, 2021 |
So the issues closes with me smiling which is a good thing. There are other parts I also thought funny in this like Firestorm saying he isn't on the roster this year. So some good moments. But in the end, the major plots of the last arc were swept under the rug. And the end of Checkmate was revealed. |
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7
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Justice League (2018) #69
Nov 22, 2021 |
The power behind this new villainous spy army is ... The Royal Flush Gang??? Even the League is confused. |
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8.4
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Justice League (2018) #70
Jan 4, 2022 |
Where is the Fortress? And why is Batman so worried? I hope we get more of Leviathan. I hope we see behind the curtain more. And I hope we get satisfactory answers to all of my questions. But the Gang being a threat, the key as a bat, the dialogue, it works for me. |
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8
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Justice League (2018) #71
Jan 31, 2022 |
It is moments like this and the one above with Naomi that shows how this lineup could have been a fun one to keep around. So as sometimes happen, I have to let the plot sort of wash over me and instead concentrate on the character beats that really hit home. I have to think of the fantastic art, the way it perfectly complemented the words. And I have to remember we saw Supergirl in a DC book acting as a compatriot. |
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9.6
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Justice League (2018) Annual | 1 issues |
9.6
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Justice League (2018) Annual: 2022
Feb 17, 2022 |
As someone who grew up with Legion and League teams splitting up in to smaller groups, as someone who loved the time when Annuals were often standalone and mostly big action, fun stories, this was a complete treat. |
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9.0
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Justice League 3001 | 12 issues |
8
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Justice League 3001 #1
Jun 30, 2015 |
There is stuff I still don't get. The Fire/Ice stuff needs fleshing out. We hear about Firestorm but we didn't see him. But this was grabbing enough to make me ... gasp ... seek out the back issues of the old series. I won't read this series with the same discerning eye I read others, in the same way I don't watch Evil Dead 2 with the same critical eye I watch The Exorcist. |
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9.6
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Justice League 3001 #2
Jul 24, 2015 |
This continues to be a sort of irreverent super-hero book. It goes along at a fast pace. It has character moments and high action. And it is a weird book with semi-likable heroes and subterfuge and deceit. Add some pretty dynamic art from Howard Porter and this book crackled. I like this book! I can only hope that Supergirl continues to be portrayed like this. She should be a great foil to the current Leaguers, a call back to a simpler and brighter world. |
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9.6
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Justice League 3001 #3
Aug 31, 2015 |
I mean this is a complex book which has a lot of balls in the air. But it pulls it off so well, mixing the plots in and out, adding in humor in places, and keeping me engaged as a reader. And it has a Supergirl I recognize and love. Please try this book if you haven't! |
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8
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Justice League 3001 #4
Sep 25, 2015 |
Anyways, this was a Flash-centric story and we learn much more about Teri here. This also helps fill in some information for any readers who jumped on board for 3001 and didn't read 3000. But I keep hoping for more Supergirl. |
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9.6
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Justice League 3001 #5
Nov 3, 2015 |
And I get pre-Crisis Supergirl! There is a DC book with Supergirl in it! Now if only Howard Porter could have stayed on the book! |
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9.6
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Justice League 3001 #6
Nov 27, 2015 |
But that's the beauty of this book. This book continues to be one of the most entertaining and complex books I read. It is something of a deep dive into DC continuities. Giffen and DeMatteis continue to grab me, steamrolling ahead with new characters, new threats, and now deaths. Plus, Silver Age Supergirl! Add Doran's clean art and this issue is a complete win. |
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9.6
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Justice League 3001 #7
Dec 31, 2015 |
I haven't spoken about the art yet. Chris Batista and the inkers do a nice job veering close to the styles of Porter and Kolins, adding scratches and wear-and-tear on everything. The fight sequences are nicely rendered. But the big win is the expressions, adding much emotional overlay to the dialogue. So this seems like a 'bold new direction' issue, a new path for a new team. And I am loving it. This book, like REBELS a few years ago, is the book I am championing, hoping DC will continue to print. |
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9.6
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Justice League 3001 #8
Jan 29, 2016 |
Whew! This is what a bold new direction is supposed to be, keeping the foundation of a book but shaking it up. We have a new universal threat, infused with Legion of Super-heroes elements (hurrah!). We have an unsteady team, hiding away, and being led by a young Supergirl. And we have versions of classic characters tossed into the mix of a dystopia. It all works. So if you are looking for a jumping on point, a place to swim in the deep end of DC mythology, this is the issue for you. |
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9.6
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Justice League 3001 #9
Feb 26, 2016 |
I fear these two more that I do the League in some ways. I've gushed enough I think. This book is a wonderful mix of all the things I like about comics. Kudos to all involved! |
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8.4
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Justice League 3001 #10
Mar 29, 2016 |
I continue to be amazed at this book. It has the complicated plots of the Five Years Later Legion with the madness of Justice League International. I guess that is like comic book peanut butter and chocolate. Two great things mixed together. On top of that, I love the characterization we see of these characters. This is a great Supergirl and I'll be sad when I don't get to read her anymore. But Lois, Ariel, Diana ... they are all unique personalities. Two more issues to go. Everyone should be grabbing this book before it leaves us. |
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8
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Justice League 3001 #11
May 4, 2016 |
I still love the book. I like this issue. The members and their personalities and interactions are wonderful. The ideas are big and deep and fun. The villains are interesting. It is a wonderful omelet of a book, bringing in great DC bits of continuity. But it is running down the road, a bit out of control, to get to the finish line. What I wouldn't give for three more issues and a little more time. |
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8
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Justice League 3001 #12
Jun 1, 2016 |
But in the end, I got a year of fun and wild issues. I got a classic Supergirl leading a Justice League. I got strands of all the DC incarnations I have read in my time as a comic fan. This book has been a roller coaster ride of great characterizations looked through a funhouse mirror, recognizable but different, weird. I'll miss this crazy future. I want more. And that is the highest praise I can give. |
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8.4
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Justice League of America (2006) | 16 issues |
8.4
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Justice League of America (2006) #45
May 24, 2010 |
I like Bagley's art, particularly his rendition of Jade here. At times his line work seems muddier than I am used to seeing, a thicker line that sometimes distracted me a little. His Supergirl is very nice. And, hurray! Supergirl is back on a team! |
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8
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Justice League of America (2006) #46
Jul 2, 2010 |
So, overall some ups and downs here but I thought more ups. As always, the inclusions of the small things - be it Supergirl/Dick, or Jesse's devotion to her dad, or Jade's feelings for Kyle - mean as much to me as the big things. In this issue, maybe even more than the big things. And slowly but surely I have come to really appreciate Mark Bagley's art. Solid layouts, strong characterization, small details ... nothing but good things to say about it here. I really like the way he draws Jade. |
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8
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Justice League of America (2006) #47
Jul 31, 2010 |
Bagley again seems a little rushed here. Some panels seem a little ragged or rough. The layouts and panel construction is still solid but some panels just seem a bit off. I can't wait to when Bagley can concentrate just on one title a month again. So lots of small stuff that is fantastic. Spot-on characterization. A plot that seems to be treading water a bit. And a concern for a lackluster ending. |
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8.4
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Justice League of America (2006) #48
Aug 27, 2010 |
So a nice, if understated, ending to the Starheart threat, Jade as a reborn hero, a new League acting as a team, and a bunch of new and interesting plotlines hinted at. All in all this was a very good issue. Last review I praised Mark Bagley for his ability to keep up with the art chores on this compressed storyline. This issue was the first time it felt a little rushed ... rough in some places, sparse in others. |
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8
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Justice League of America (2006) #49
Sep 28, 2010 |
Overall I thought this was a good issue. The internal battle field of insecurities is a very well traveled road seen in many comics but I thought the contrast between the two heroes' versions of personal hell was a new wrinkle. And all this promise of darkness in Jade and the 'he's coming' rants is nice bait for the upcoming year. Pow Rodrix has a nice style, sort of Eddy Barrows-esque. It is stylized but not out of control. His art adds to the story, not distracts from it. I'd like to see more from him. |
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9.6
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Justice League of America (2006) #50
Oct 28, 2010 |
My growing fascination and appreciation of Mark Bagley continued here. There is a nice kinetic feel to his fight scenes here. And James Robinson, outside of a slip here and there in dialogue, really has a nice grasp of these characters as they each have a unique voice and personality. This was one of those issues where I wished the next part was coming out now as opposed to a month from now. That is always the sign of a good issue. |
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9.6
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Justice League of America (2006) #51
Nov 19, 2010 |
I thought this was a great issue. It just overflows with action. The threats are both huge (Omega Man) and smaller (the Crime Syndicate). Robinson continues to explore these characters and their motivations, showing how they are the Justice League but they aren't the big 7. |
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8.4
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Justice League of America (2006) #52
Dec 28, 2010 |
But a lot is also happening quickly. I still don't know if I quite grasp what the Omega Man is. It all has to wrap up next month. Mark Bagley continues to produce solid stuff here. I know it was recently announced he is going back to Ultimate Spiderman. I'll miss his work here. |
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8
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Justice League of America (2006) #53
Jan 22, 2011 |
So Dark Supergirl's presence and the easy way Omega Man was defeated felt two low points in an otherwise pretty entertaining arc. And it doesn't look like this League will have time to catch their breath. Eclipso arrives next issue. Mark Bagley's art seemed a notch below his normal work here, appearing rushed and rough in a good portion of the issue. |
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8.4
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Justice League of America (2006) #54
Feb 19, 2011 |
Perhaps the best thing about this issue was the addition of Brett Booth to the book as artist. His stuff leaps of the page, detailed, stylish, lush. I cannot wait to see his work on this book ... especially given the 'bigger than life' stories that Robinson has been bringing us here. So, while it's not really a JLA issue, this did set up the next big arc nicely and filled in some knowledge gaps about Eclipso. Add to that these newer characters and Booth's spectacular art and I would say this was a success. |
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8.4
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Justice League of America (2006) #55
Mar 26, 2011 |
Another thing that I have liked about Robinson's League has been that they are fighting huge threats, dealing with the major players that the JLA is supposed to. Here they are fighting two at once. Eclipso and Doomsday are top tier villains. We'll have to see how this split League deals with them. The only downside to the issue was the 'too easy' appearances of Boodika and Saint Walker. They felt forced, there more to move the story in a direction than to actually have a reason for being there. Brett Booth's stuff really sizzles here. The battle sequences have a nice kinetic feel with a stylized and detailed feel. I hope he remains on the book for a while. |
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8
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Justice League of America (2006) #56
Apr 27, 2011 |
Anyways, this was a decent issue although it felt like a sort of 'treading water' issue. Overall I am enjoying this arc but I was hoping things would progress a bit more. Still, some new threads were added to this storyline. Brett Booth continues to do an excellent job here, conveying the action in a very dynamic, high-octane way. |
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8
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Justice League of America (2006) #57
May 26, 2011 |
Anyways, there are 2 issues left in this arc so plenty of time to explain things. There are some hooks I am interested in ... Batman's mystery hero, which Leaguer has the power to take out Eclipso. But have we really come to a place that we need to split the moon and try to kill God to get a reaction from the readers? Still, I have come to like this JLA as a team so I will sad to see this roster dismantled. |
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8
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Justice League of America (2006) #58
Jun 28, 2011 |
So the table is set for next month's finale. The Shade will get freed. Eclipso's army will desert him. And then, I think, Jade has to be the one to ultimately defeat him. She has been trumpeted throughout this run as stronger than ever, massively powerful. Freed from Eclipso's control and seeing Donna, I bet trounces him. Now, as for the moon, I bet the Starheart somehow undoes the damage to recreate the mystic city. As much as I am looking forward to seeing how all this wraps up, I actually am looking forward to JLA #60 more, Robinson's epilogue/love letter/finale to this team. I constantly remind myself that I only came to this book because Supergirl was on the team. I am glad I came because this has been a year plus here, bringing this quasi-'Big Seven' team together. |
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Justice League of America (2006) #59
Jul 25, 2011 |
While this issue felt rushed with a lot of slapdash plot endings, I still have to say I enjoyed Robinson's run. These were big stories with a 'Little 7' team fighting big threats. This whole run was better than I expected, certainly better than the League was portrayed in Cry for Justice. And all these characters ... Supergirl, Bill, Mikaal, Jade ... they were all treated as top tier heroes. Not sidekicks or offshoots of main characters. Frankly, I can't wait for next month's epilogue issue. It will be time to say goodbye to this group. Heck, it'll be time to say goodbye to these characters as they will change or be gone in the DCnU. Will there be a Donna, Jessie, Jade, Bill, and Mikaal in the DCnU? Will the new Supergirl resemble this one at all. I am sure Robinson is going to send them off well. |
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9.6
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Justice League of America (2006) #60
Aug 20, 2011 |
Still, there was a definite sadness to this issue, Dick and Donna turning out the lights of the satellite and transporting away. Nightwing is in the DCnU. Supergirl is in the DCnU (albeit not this Supergirl). Jade is there (but what is her origin if Alan Scott wasn't the first GL). But the rest of these characters might not be seen for a long time. So I'll thank James Robinson again for his time on the title. Major threats, big arcs, legacy heroes ... it has been a fun ride. And this was a fitting closure. |
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8.0
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Justice League of America (2017) | 1 issues |
8
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Justice League of America (2017) #5
May 3, 2017 |
Anyways, the book is a good read. The team is a weird and interesting mix. And I loved the Lana, Ben, and Kara cameos. This issue would be a good jump on point. |
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8.7
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Justice League Of America's Vibe | 7 issues |
8.4
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Justice League Of America's Vibe #3
Apr 23, 2013 |
So not a bad beginning for a title I am surprised to be buying. The friction between Vibe and ARGUS's goals is going to be the big draw for me. The possibility of classic inter-dimensional characters showing up is some nice spice. And Gates' sensibilities on a young hero along with Woods' slick art. |
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8
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Justice League Of America's Vibe #4
May 24, 2013 |
Okay, as a comic reader who cut my teeth on Legion, Teen Titans, Firestorm, and (of course) Supergirl, I have a soft spot for a title based on a young hero learning the ropes. Vibe settles nicely into that genre of comics and I have to say, I am enjoying it. Considering the fact that I have thought Vibe was a complete joke for 3 decades, I think kudos are in order for DC, Geoff Johns, and Sterling Gates. I suppose I will have to wait a bit to see a jail break from the Circus of captured interdimensional characters. But I better see one! |
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8.4
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Justice League Of America's Vibe #5
Jun 25, 2013 |
So overall a rapid and very fun ride with dramatic character movement forward. I would have expected this sort of story more around issue twelve of this series, so to get it so early is interesting to me. How will this effect the JLA book? Will this remain a 'teen hero discovering his place' book? Or will the cruel reality of rebelling against a black ops system with family and friends being caught in the crossfire end up working into the book? Will trusting ARGUS then trusting Gypsy leave Paco jaded and cautious? Or will he continue to try to help those he feels need it without reservation. This book has been consistently entertaining. It has a classic 'struggling young hero' feel like early Spiderman, Firestorm, etc. But it also is moving at a breakneck pace which leaves you breathless as a reader, wanting to read more almost immediately. It is a shame that sales aren't healthy. People are missing out on a great little comic here. |
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9.6
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Justice League Of America's Vibe #6
Jul 22, 2013 |
I'll ask those who haven't read the book to try it. I'll ask those who read the book to talk it up. This is a winner! Oh yeah ... and LADY QUARK!! |
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9.6
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Justice League Of America's Vibe #7
Aug 27, 2013 |
So what can I say. After the disappointing Supergirl and Legion, I get another very solid Vibe issue, a book filled with action, some crazy action, and enough pathos to choke on. And throughout it, we have a kid just trying to be a hero because it is the right thing to do, no matter what sort of a morass he is wading in. Just solid stuff. I have seen more and more big name sites praising the book. I have seen tweets talking it up. I have beat the drum. I fear that this is an overlooked gem on the comic racks. I hope that DC doesn't pull the plug prematurely. They need this book. I need this book. |
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8.4
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Justice League Of America's Vibe #9
Nov 21, 2013 |
The book also has Amanda Waller confronting Dante. Maybe Cisco is going to die and Dante will become the 'even newer' Vibe? I hope not. Cisco has been a breath of fresh air in the dank New 52 DCU. It is a shame this book is ending. But I will support it and enjoy it till the end. |
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8.4
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Justice League Of America's Vibe #10
Dec 24, 2013 |
Vibe maintains his outlook on life, his desire to do what's right, and his ability to look past the cynicism of the world and be a hero. This book ended way too soon. Because it is this sort of hero that is desperately needed in the dark DCnU. |
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8.7
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Justice League United | 11 issues |
8.4
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Justice League United #0
May 1, 2014 |
Anyways, I always talk about what certain issues should do ... the first issue, the second to last issue of a big arc, etc. This issue did what a first issue should do. We have plenty of hooks to get me curious. I want to come back and see where this goes. And we have the players on the chess board. Add to that the very polished art of McKone and this was a winner. But what will Supergirl be like?? |
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8
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Justice League United #1
May 22, 2014 |
Oh my god! Ultra the Multi-Alien repurposed for the modern comics! I have said that there is this delicious fudge ripple of Silver Age embedded in this book. And is there anything more Silver Age-y than Ultra? This is inspired. So no Supergirl but still a very entertaining, fun, and beautiful comic. If only that dis-arming didn't happen! |
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8.4
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Justice League United #2
Jun 18, 2014 |
And this issue kept the wheel turning. We know the whats and whys of Byth's plot. We have the team intact. And we have a cliffhanger, prepping for a nice action piece and heading to the finale. So far, this title is a nice mix of Silver Age plots, great characterization, and superb art. While this is a denser issue than the past, we needed that exposition to fill in the details. No complaints. |
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10
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Justice League United #3
Jul 11, 2014 |
Add the new twists in Zeta tech, the Byth/Lobo team, the ongoing Equinox mystery, and some hard core action and this was completely satisfying. Plus, Mike McKone and the whole art team of inkers and colorists really shine. |
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9.6
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Justice League United #4
Aug 15, 2014 |
For a comic that had only one action scene (Byth slaughtering Thanagarians), this was riveting. It was a way for Lemire to show us where he is going with these characters, what he thinks of them. And this origin, a group of heroes coming together to fight evil and then staying together, smacks of the most classic origins - JLA and Avengers included. Add to that the smooth, slick, nuanced art from Mike McKone and you have a winner. |
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8.4
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Justice League United #5
Oct 10, 2014 |
I knew the Legion was showing up next issue but this still was a great ending. The Legion is back and in good hands! So some great characterization, an origin of Equinox that leaves me thirsty for more, a new plotline and a compelling cliffhanger. Just another smart and slick issue of Justice League United. For what might be considered a 'rest issue' this moved things along and entertained. The art just wasn't my cup of tea. |
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8.4
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Justice League United #6
Nov 14, 2014 |
As I said above, Lemire and Edwards do a great job with this middle chapter, turning up the action to 10 while moving the plot and the characterization forward as well. Outside of the slight misstep with Buddy, I thought this whole thing clicked ... from Supergirl's fierceness, to Byth's comments about Kara, to Equinox's insecurity ... and her ability to overcome it and be a hero. I hope Hawkman's brainwashing ends soon (a Saturn Girl mind scrub?) and the two distinct fronts end up uniting into one location. And while the action was great, I hope we see less brawling and more plot next issue. But for now, for this place in the plot, this issue clicked. |
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8.4
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Justice League United #7
Dec 12, 2014 |
While the action scenes are fine, it is the character moments that I like in this issue most of all. The humor. The team's interacting. The courage of Courtney to state the obvious. All great. I would love for Lemire to write a new Legion book! |
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8.4
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Justice League United #8
Jan 16, 2015 |
I have been waiting for what feels like a very long time to read a good Legion comic. Who would have thought that I would find it in Justice League United? Because Justice League United #8 is just that, the best Legion comic I have read in the last couple of years. |
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8.4
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Justice League United #9
Feb 13, 2015 |
In fact, I anticipate that somehow, something happens with Byth and this black hole. Remember, Byth has said all along that he has done all of this before. I bet that Byth is thrown back in time via the black hole and has to relive everything we have seen again. He is stuck in a time loop. I am pretty happy with this title and with this arc. Great Legion stuff ... truly. Nice characterization for the Leaguers. A feel of DC Cosmic. And very good art to boot! |
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9.6
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Justice League United #10
Mar 13, 2015 |
This was a tremendous arc and great first year for this title. I suppose it appealed more to Legion fans and those buying the book for the JLU might have felt cheated. But for me, this sizzled. And even if you aren't a Legion fan, the quality of the book was high. |
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8.0
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Justice League United Annual | 1 issues |
8
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Justice League United Annual #1
Nov 4, 2014 |
As I said, the art is a step up from Timothy Green and is better suited for this title. In particular, the flashforward into the future with a double splash of the Legion and the emergence of Infinitus were excellent. I guess I'll have to see where it goes! |
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8.0
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Justice League United One Shot | 1 issues |
8
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Justice League United: Futures End #1
Sep 16, 2014 |
I have loved the JLU book so far and this issue did grab me a bit with this peek at a possible future. One, after being teased with only snippets of Equinox in the main book, it was great to see her actualized as a hero and using her powers. And it sounds like there is a fair amount of tragedy possibly in this team's future. A team torn asunder, a rift between Equinox and Supergirl, something awful happening to Adam Strange and Ultra ... that's a lot to think about. Plus Dawnstar and a Wildfire mention! And Buddy and Maxine hanging out by the pool alone was worth it. And, while I suppose it fits with the tone of Futures End, I don't like a 'Hall of Justice' with gun turrets, a Kingdom Come gulag, and a Monarch-y Captain Atom. |
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7.6
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Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong (2023) | 7 issues |
8.4
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Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong (2023) #1
Oct 27, 2023 |
I'd think the Leaguers would be able to handle the monsters pretty easily so my guess is Toyman's gem will amp them up a bit. This was a carnival ride of fun. I can only hope the whole series keeps up this pace, action, and entertaining lunacy! It's so fun I can overlook the plot twists required to put all the pieces on the chessboard. |
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8
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Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong (2023) #2
Nov 29, 2023 |
Should Godzilla's atomic breath hurt Superman? I don't know. Maybe it's been maxed out by Toyman. Or maybe it is akin to Kryptonite. But it is a good cliffhanger. This was more of a set-up issue than the first issue which now feels like a prologue or a teaser. The teams are set up. The monsters are on the table. And we still have Grodd and Kong out there somewhere. |
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8.4
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Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong (2023) #3
Jan 1, 2024 |
This is such a fun book giving me a crossover of properties I love and one that I never thought I'd see. So how could I not love it! Add to that an in charge leader Supergirl laying the smack down and what isn't to love. One thing that I have complained about in comics recently is that they aren't many that are fun. This comic is tons of fun. |
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9.6
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Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong (2023) #4
Jan 19, 2024 |
Ollie discovers the tanker is bringing a giant skull somewhere. Surely this is the biological material needed to complete Lex's mechanized titan. So maybe it isn't Ra's. I freely admit this book makes me giddy. I grew up watching the 'Creature Double Feature', a steady diet of Gamera and Godzilla flicks. I love the Justice League. I love when folks treat Supergirl right. I feel like I should pop some popcorn when I read this. |
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7
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Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong (2023) #5
Feb 28, 2024 |
Well that just means we have to wrap all this up in just two more issues. It's a lot of fun for sure. But I don't know if we advanced the overall book much this time. And brainwashed Supergirl is always a sad sight for me. |
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6
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Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong (2023) #6
Mar 22, 2024 |
Anyways, you can see how each of these moments might be a 'whoa' cool moment. We finally have the JL vs Godzilla Vs Kong throwdown we have been waiting for. But there are so many of them that I feel a bit over-stuffed. And I fear it's all going to be just erased by a wish. Beautiful art. Put Duce on a Supergirl book please! |
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6
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Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong (2023) #7
May 31, 2024 |
Look, you had me at 'Kong is a Green Lantern'. But this issue felt like an overly fast sprint to the end. I could sense it would be this way and it was. Still, I'd buy a sequel. Too much fun. And maybe I shouldn't be thinking about it too much. |
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6.7
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Justice League vs. The Legion of Super-Heroes (2021) | 6 issues |
9.6
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Justice League vs. The Legion of Super-Heroes (2021) #1
Jan 14, 2022 |
So maybe the person Lantern is talking to at the beginning is whoever has done this kidnapping? After all, the colors here seem a but purplish. Maybe we catch up to that conversation next issue. This was a solid first chapter for me. This was predominantly Legion focused. It set up some mysteries. And it felt like classic old-school team-ups. Solid cliffhanger too. |
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8.4
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Justice League vs. The Legion of Super-Heroes (2021) #2
Mar 11, 2022 |
I need to know more. I need to know why Brainiac 5 seems so worried when Gold Lantern contacts him about seeing through the anomaly. I need to know why the League got blipped away. I need to know more about these Elders. I suppose we have 4 more issues to learn all about this stuff. And more importantly, if I am this intrigued, the issue did it's job. Solid art and character moments with some plot movement and mysteries. Get me issue three! |
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8
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Justice League vs. The Legion of Super-Heroes (2021) #3
May 16, 2022 |
But did we get anywhere other than moving the teams to the different times? I mean, I still don't know what this Darkness is. I'll keep my fingers crossed this is brought to a great ending. I'll hope we get more Legion after this. We shall see. |
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4
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Justice League vs. The Legion of Super-Heroes (2021) #4
Jul 25, 2022 |
There is no new Legion book on the docket. When this mini ends, who knows when we'll see more. I truly hope we go out on a high note. But this series has been a sort of a let down. Solid art. Great dialogue. But really no plot progression. |
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6
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Justice League vs. The Legion of Super-Heroes (2021) #5
Aug 29, 2022 |
It is a shame. Because I don't know if this mini-series is a fitting conclusion for the team. And I don't know if there is enough time in the one remaining issue to answer all my questions. |
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4
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Justice League vs. The Legion of Super-Heroes (2021) #6
Sep 29, 2022 |
Instead I think this Legion is going to end on this flat note. Am I being too harsh? |
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5.7
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Justice League: Cry for Justice | 3 issues |
8
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Justice League: Cry for Justice #5
Nov 28, 2009 |
And, the artwork is just stunning. I can understand why DC would be willing to wait for Mauro Cascioli to complete the artwork here. The finished work is wonderful. So I guess this is another up and down issue in an up-and-down miniseries. But I think this one was more up than down. |
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6
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Justice League: Cry for Justice #6
Jan 28, 2010 |
Lastly, I was hoping that some of the text piece in this issue would be about Supergirl. Instead Robinson talks about Jay Garrick and Batwoman. I think Batwoman appeared in a handful of panels in this book. One more issue in this series which I will have to sift into the DCU timeline. How outrageous will it be? |
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3
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Justice League: Cry for Justice #7
Mar 5, 2010 |
But even this scene ... the dramatic last page of the series ... fell flat. From a story point of view, I can't get around the fact that Prometheus dies this way. Here is a villain so prepared that he has a defense against everything ... including having nanites to defeat the Atom in his blood. He had shown himself to be protected against telepathy and magic. But his helmet isn't arrow proof? Just a plain old steel-tipped arrow is what brings him down? Really? |
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8.0
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Justice League: Darkseid War | 1 issues |
8
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Justice League: Darkseid War: Superman #1
Nov 10, 2015 |
So not a bad little story showing the dizzying effects of sudden godhood and how Superman's upbringing and humanity might help him shed it or temper it. And maybe if Superman acted like ... I don't know ... Superman in his own comics, this sudden turn to ill-tempered aloof god might resonate more. I actually thought this story was sort of uplifting for a Superman who didn't ask for the title God of Strength, and probably wouldn't have accepted it if it was offered. |
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8.4
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Justice League: Rebirth | 1 issues |
8.4
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Justice League: Rebirth #1
Jul 13, 2016 |
I suppose the story sets up the League in the post-Darkseid War time period. It gets Superman into the League. And it doubles down on the heroic aspect of the team. So as a 'jump on' point, it worked. |
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8.1
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Justice Society of America | 3 issues |
8
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Justice Society of America #41
Jul 26, 2010 |
So overall this was a good issue even if it only moved the overall plot forward a smidge. It seems like this was more a fleshing out issue, adding some depth to the proceedings rather than storming forward. Bagley's art was fine here although some pages had a more rough feel to them than others; I wonder if he was rushed a bit. Still, I am enjoying this Dark Things story arc. Good stuff. |
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8
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Justice Society of America #42
Aug 25, 2010 |
So we are a mere 22 pages away from the ending here. I have a lot of questions and hope that most of them will be answered. I suppose the chaotic nature of the Starheart might mean that much of what is happening is random and cannot be explained. That said, I am really hoping that the 'why's' of this story are addressed. I usually expect some underlying answers to a story like this to be answered in the second to last chapter. We still have a climactic battle to come ... so some explanation usually happens before that. And since there aren't many answers here, most of the issue is just action, punches being thrown and verbal barbs being exchanged. There wasn't much movement forward from part 3 to part 4. It's not to say I haven't been enjoying this story. I have. I just am really hopeful that I get a decent payoff here. |
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8.4
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Justice Society of America #43
Oct 6, 2010 |
I just wonder if these changes ... with magic gathering on the moon ... will become canon for the DCU. Jesus Merino does solid work here. I always have liked his work. His splash pages here are great, conveying the right emotion and matching the text nicely. |
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7.5
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Kneel Before Zod (2024) | 8 issues |
8
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Kneel Before Zod (2024) #1
Jan 12, 2024 |
So the total rundown?Zod seeing Jor-El.Native experiments stalled.Super-weapon on the planet.Lor banished.Zod trying to save Kandorians.Ursa perhaps distancing herself from Zod. The United Planets worried about Zod. That's a lot of seeds scattered in this one issue. There is enough story potential here to keep me checking it out. I wasn't expecting to be so fascinated by Ursa for sure. |
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8
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Kneel Before Zod (2024) #2
Feb 12, 2024 |
He's been angry and reaching and battling for so long, he looks empty. Zod thinking about what is left for him to do? It's like a mid-life crisis! So she spurs him into action. He'll lead the native army into combat. |
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5
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Kneel Before Zod (2024) #3
Mar 11, 2024 |
Now this will be a game changer for the book. Zod is truly alone on this world now. He kicked his son off world. His wife is dead. He is already reeling psychologically. This entire issue could have been told in a couple of pages. Casey needed to get us here. The story takes a couple of odd turns to get us here. But here we are. |
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Kneel Before Zod (2024) #4
Apr 8, 2024 |
We are a third of the way through the book and the focus and events keep shifting radically, perhaps showing how chaotic life as Zod must be. But I wonder if all the plot threads and ideas that are being showered on me in this book will ever be resolved. |
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7
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Kneel Before Zod (2024) #5
May 13, 2024 |
But there are about 13 pages in the book of over the top violence with little plot progression. Four pages of violence through the ship would be fine with me. Four more was excessive. Give me more story. I am becoming more enamored of McDaid's style the longer this title goes. Put him on a horror book! |
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8.4
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Kneel Before Zod (2024) #6
Jun 7, 2024 |
The Emerald Eye of the Legion was a formidable weapon, capable of hurting Superboy and other invulnerable heroes. Here it can put Zod down. |
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9.6
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Kneel Before Zod (2024) #7
Jul 8, 2024 |
I am a little peeved that we won't see the whole thing play out. I think we go from 5 more issues to go to only one! It's a shame because this book has been getting more interesting as we go along. Throw in the oodles of Legion lore here and this book was the winner of the week. |
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8
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Kneel Before Zod (2024) #8
Aug 12, 2024 |
With DC running towards All-In and Absolute, I don't think these plots will be tied up elsewhere. Thank you Mr. Casey and Mr. McDaid. You made this jaded reader change his mind. This was a solid book. |
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7.7
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Knight Terrors: Action Comics (2023) | 2 issues |
8.4
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Knight Terrors: Action Comics (2023) #1
Jul 31, 2023 |
That is one scary ending panel! My favorite doggy gone mad! This second story was chilling. If the purpose of Knight Terrors is to show us nightmares, this story is dead on. Brrrr .... |
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7
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Knight Terrors: Action Comics (2023) #2
Aug 28, 2023 |
Two stories. One brilliant. One confusing and aggravating. But trust me, that super-family one is worth the price of the book. |
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9.0
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Knight Terrors: Superman (2023) | 2 issues |
8.4
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Knight Terrors: Superman (2023) #1
Jul 21, 2023 |
I love this panel and I love this plot. Reilly brings it here ... all the costumes, all the creepiness! So if Superman the title is going on pause for 2 months but we get a deep dive into the super-cousins personalities, I am happy. I really liked this. |
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9.6
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Knight Terrors: Superman (2023) #2
Aug 18, 2023 |
Between this 2 issue mini-series and the recent Superman Annual 2023, I have a very good feel for what Joshua Williamson thinks of Superman and his supporting cast. I think he gets it. I love how Supergirl has been treated in this book. I like how he used both to sow some future seeds. Tom Reilly's art has some grit and worked beautifully here. Sign him up for a street level book! |
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8.0
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Last Family Of Krypton | 1 issues |
8
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Last Family Of Krypton #3
Oct 14, 2010 |
Overall I thought this was a nice mini-series, a nice diversion from the current continuity with some ripples of the Silver Age. Part of my complaint here is that so much of the story just happens without much build up. Most of that comes from the format ... decades needed to be covered in 3 issues. We can't have build up in so compressed of a book. Still, there were some nice parts here and I always like it when Superman's destiny is always to be Earth's hero no matter what happens. Renato Arlem's art is a scratchy sort of delight. It isn't clean and smooth and that echoes this world where people are striving to be heroes but mired in dysfunction and conflict. |
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8.8
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Lazarus Planet (2023) | 2 issues |
9.6
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Lazarus Planet (2023): Alpha #1
Jan 13, 2023 |
That was a pedal to the metal fun ride. It felt like a classic, different mission teams heading off in different directions to save the day, but it had modern day sensibility and action. The fate of the world is at stake. Our heroes are effected by the storms. We have Eastern demons trying to control the world. Batman is possessed. And Supergirl was fantastic! |
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Lazarus Planet (2023): Assault On Krypton #1
Jan 25, 2023 |
These are all decent stories setting up the next chapter in all these characters. There isn't a clunker in them. I wouldn't put it on par with the Alpha issue. But it is pretty good. |
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7.0
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Legion Lost | 17 issues |
6
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Legion Lost #0
Sep 15, 2012 |
Okay, after berating comics for being too dark and too focused on anti-hero, I am thrilled that this book showed how justice doesn't need to be meted out with executions. And the internal struggle within Brin to remain human and not give in to his more primal urges was relatively well done. Still, this felt like a standard comic book origin story. And certainly couldn't be looked at as a jumping on point for a book set in the 21st century and made up of Legionnaires harboring secrets. So it just felt a little flat. |
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5
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Legion Lost #1
Sep 20, 2011 |
I'm not ready to give up on this book yet. This opening chapter had to trap the Legion here and it did that. So the question becomes where does this book go from here. Do the Legion announce they are here? Or go into hiding? Do they join the super-human community or work in the shadows? Is the first plot containing the pathogen (the cover with the Legion flying over mutated humans) makes me think the pathogen makes humans into monsters)? Or is that going to be a long term plot. I was really really hoping to be wowed. But this book felt sort of ordinary. |
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8
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Legion Lost #2
Oct 17, 2011 |
Overall I thought this was a good character driven issue. While long time Legion readers might appreciate it, it felt a little too early in this series and story to focus on one character rather than moving the whole team forward. We did get some more backstory, some glimpses of the Legion's interaction with the 21st century. And I felt this was a step up from last issue. Pete Woods art is his typical fantastic stuff. I do like this Wildfire suit more than the more recent one which was almost completely 'Kirby dots'. |
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8.4
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Legion Lost #3
Nov 21, 2011 |
So this book continues to get better and better. I still don't know just how accessible this book would be for a brand new reader, a Legion novice. But the switching narrator, the characterization, and the action are all working for me now. As I said, the definition of savagery in this issue was a nice them by Nicieza. And Pete Woods is is firing on all cylinders. Let's hope the momentum continues to propel this book forward! |
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8.4
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Legion Lost #4
Dec 26, 2011 |
So yes we have the confirmation of Yera being alive, the introduction of the military Black Razors, and the discovery of Alastor being alive. But I still felt the movement of the plague-story was a baby step here. The real step forward was the characterization of Dawnstar. I have really come to love this 'monthly narrator' trend in this book as it allows the reader to really get a feel for the character. Good stuff here. And Pete Woods remains a favorite of mine. His work on this book continues to improve and sparkle. |
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8.4
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Legion Lost #5
Jan 14, 2012 |
So, what can I say? Progression of the virus plot. Nice Tellus' characterization. Some deepening of the Wildfire/Dawnstar relationship. And one huge anti-energy blast splash page! What wasn't to love here. I hope that Tom DeFalco picks up where Nicieza leaves him. This book doesn't need a 'new direction'. It needs publicity. |
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8
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Legion Lost #6
Feb 13, 2012 |
So overall, I thought this was a good issue, showcasing Tyroc's fears as well as bringing the team finally back together. And, the Woods/Camp art was top notch. But the J'onn guest star seemed a bit superfluous and maybe a little forced. And I hope the Alastor/plague story isn't swept under the rug. I don't like it ... but I want resolution. |
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5
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Legion Lost #7
Mar 20, 2012 |
But the bigger story in this issue is Tellus' secret. Maybe he knows where Alastor is but isn't saying because he agrees with what Alastor is trying to do? So we have a semi-fractured team, a new character, and no rotating narrator. This book feels different. And, unfortunately (outside of Pete Woods' art) the things I liked best in the title seem to have been trimmed away. I'll keep reading for now. But I am worried. |
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5
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Legion Lost #8
Apr 17, 2012 |
So interesting art, a great cover, and some Rose Wilson are the upside to this book. I don't know enough about the new storylines to know if I like them. It seems unfortunate that the Alastor story looks like it might be pushed aside rather than wrapped up. And I don't like the Legion being in this corssover, as it feels forced. There are elements of this book I like a lot. But right now, it feels lost. |
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8
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Legion Lost #9
May 15, 2012 |
I am a huge Wildfire fan but I have to admit, he has become the Dragon Ball Z Vegeta of the DCU. He talks a good fight. He has impressive blasts which seem potent. But his best shots never do much and he always loses. Bummer. I don't know. I like the team of characters here. I love the art. And I loved the narrative style of the Nicieza issues. But right now this book seems like it is in transition ... and it is transitioning while standing on the precipice of low sales. I hope DeFalco is able to right the ship ... but I fear the iceberg of cancellation is too close to be avoided. |
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8
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Legion Lost #10
Jun 20, 2012 |
Still, I think this issue felt like a 'zero issue' for DeFalco as he continues to show us where he wants to take the book without the constraints of fitting in The Culling. Most of the characters seem to be dealing with something hidden. It feels like Dawnstar, Gates, and Timber Wolf are the only ones above board here. Add the possible dystopian future and there is a lot on the table. I hope we get some finale to Hypertaxis, even if it is something as simple as Gates reverting to normal showing the plague has run its course. Pete Woods stuff remains solid. I do think this issue felt rougher than prior ones. Some pages seem completely wonderful and fully rendered. Others felt rushed. |
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8
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Legion Lost #11
Jul 18, 2012 |
So right now these characters are lost in time, hiding motivations and missions from each other, and now separated. It looks like things are going to get better before they get worse. Of all the DCnU titles I have bought which changed themes and teams early on, this one has made the easiest transition. While I miss the rotating narrator motif that Nicieza brought to the book, these internal mysteries and 'lost' plotlines have piqued my interest. Now you can't keep all the secrets secret too long or it becomes tedious. But for now I just wonder which one of these hidden back stories is true ... maybe more than one is. I almost feel like the team needs to come together and everyone needs to come clean. |
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8
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Legion Lost #12
Aug 15, 2012 |
Will all the secrets be laid out completely coming up? Or will things remain muddy? Will this premise have any more long term staying power than the Hypertaxis one? I don't know. How long can there be a team book built on team distrust? Still, this book remains an interesting read and certainly a fresh look at the usually optimistic and bright Legion world. Plus we get the standard slick work by Pete Woods! |
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8
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Legion Lost #13
Oct 17, 2012 |
So, with a mere three issues left, we are moving forward a bit more briskly than we have in the last year. We know about Yera and Tyroc's secrets. We learn more about Wildfire's 'fate'. And we start to put all the moving parts in one spot. I don't know if this title every really 100% grabbed me. And maybe the lagging sales are indicative of that. If a diehard Legion reader like me can't get pumped over a book starring 2 of his favorite Legionnaires, what hope does it have on the big market. All that said, Pete Woods has just been great on this title. I will miss seeing his Dawnstar and Wildfire month in, month out. |
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6
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Legion Lost #14
Nov 20, 2012 |
And Daggor, Thraxx, and their unseen 'Master' are so generic right now that I really don't feel they are part of the story, more like an enzyme speeding the story along. All that said, a simple panel of Dawnstar kissing Wildfire's faceplate warmed my jaded comic heart enough to boost this book half a grade. |
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6
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Legion Lost #15
Dec 19, 2012 |
This issue had some nice moments. But overall it was something of a loud mess, a brawl where some characterization broke out. I never thought that the Hypertaxis storyline had legs to be a long-running plot. I wasn't sure if the the Legion in our time would work as a title when the Legion in their time struggles. And so Legion Lost approaches its end. I hope these Legionnaires are rolled into the main book and that title gets some more creative TLC. |
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5
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Legion Lost #16
Jan 23, 2013 |
I don't know. I can't say I thought this was a good book. There were some decent moments scattered here and there. Pete Woods gave us great art. But this title seemed doomed from the beginning. And now it is gone. And these characters are stuck in a sort of limbo. Will they be absorbed by the Ravagers? Yeesh. Or will they simply be here in the present but never seen. Or will there be some Brainiac 5 miracle in the main book? At least I have Dawnstar hugging Wildfire. |
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6.7
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Legion of Super-Heroes (2010) | 3 issues |
8
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Legion of Super-Heroes (2010) #14
Jun 22, 2011 |
Suddenly, the green construct Mon-El arrives with Dream Girl, Star Boy, and Li in tow. And Li demands that they head to the World of Wisdom to defend it. So I think this was a fine issue with some good dialogue and some movement in the plot. Some more hints have peppered the book ... but I still feel a bit clueless. And it isn't like there was any major revelation here. We have two more issues to get to the ending here. I just hope that the ending isn't necessarily rushed. We have to get to the bottom of who these entities are, what their plans are, who Harmonia Li is. We need to have the villains and heroes finally square off and fight. Can all that be squished into 40 pages? As always, a great ending will make me feel a bit better about these middle issues which have dragged a bit. But if the ending feels rushed, I will wonder if the pages of these middle chapters were well spent. |
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8
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Legion of Super-Heroes (2010) #15
Jul 27, 2011 |
I thought this was an okay issue overall. The art is slick. The small moments of Legion characterization work very well. But I was still hoping to learn more about the plot here. There are still a lot of holes to fill next issue. Can it all be wrapped up? Legion is one of the few titles minimally effected by the reboot, so I suppose Levitz can wrap up any lingering questions in the new title. I also will be a bit disappointed if the villain turns out the be Krona. Maybe it is because he was the big bad in Trinity and Green Lantern recently. But he seems a bit played out (even if this takes place 1000 years later). |
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4
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Legion of Super-Heroes (2010) #16
Aug 25, 2011 |
And she closes out the book with some pretty heavy prose about faith, wisdom, and will and how they will always help good defeat evil. I am a Legion fan. I will check out the Legion titles in the DCnU. But I just think that this arc, this run of the Legion ended with a whimper and not a bang. I still have a lot of questions about pretty much everything. And that doesn't feel right. |
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7.3
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Legion of Super-Heroes (2011) | 24 issues |
8
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Legion of Super-Heroes (2011) #0
Sep 26, 2012 |
But was this an 'event'? Did this feel 'big enough' for this month? I almost wish this story ended with Brainy's decision to join the Legion as that might have felt like an deal to validate the issue. But I think if someone who never read Legion before picked this up that they would be either unimpressed, lost, or both. Still, as a long time Legion reader, I thought this was a nice look at this Brainy's beginnings. |
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8.4
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Legion of Super-Heroes (2011) #1
Sep 26, 2011 |
I have to say that I liked this issue. I am a Legion fan and know all these characters so I am sure that helps. But the last story arc with the Blue Entity and Saturn Queen seemed to plod along, spinning its wheels a bit. This issue felt more energized. And Levitz is at his best juggling the large cast of the book, keeping tabs on everyone in a natural and unforced way. This issue showed that. And Portela is a great addition to the book. Just solid and slick stuff here, adding a wonderful sheen to the story. |
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8
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Legion of Super-Heroes (2011) #2
Oct 25, 2011 |
Just when it looks like Res-Vir is going to be captured and his plot ended, his 'friends' arrive in the form of a starfleet. Nice cliffhanger. So much like last issue, this was a pretty good issue. Some nice small flourishes and some plot progression and some character missteps. Still, this felt like a Legion book and that is good. Levitz always has been able to manage a huge roster and this was no different. The Polar Boy moment while not 'necessary' was perfect characterization and adds depth. |
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8.4
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Legion of Super-Heroes (2011) #3
Nov 23, 2011 |
Overall, not a bad issue as this truly felt like Levitz hitting his stride. We had action, character progression, and multiple squads on multiple sites. That sounds like a Legion book. Add to that Portela's art, and this was another great third issue for a DCnU series. |
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8
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Legion of Super-Heroes (2011) #4
Dec 29, 2011 |
The issue ends with Shady and Mon-El talking. She thinks he is finally acting like the 'old' Mon-El. And I agree. I am glad the Green Lantern Mon-El storyline is over. And maybe this will lead to a reconciliation between these two. I do love how Portela has Shady's hair as a mass of tendrils until it slowly smudges out to more of a cloud of shadows. Very slick. So this was a good skeleton of a story - a big threat in the opening arc, multiple Legion squads, and stellar art. But the 'meat' on that skeleton, the small details of the plots, seemed to be glossed over a bit as we rushed to the finale. Pieces of this Dominator plot which I would want discussed in depth were wrapped up without much explanation. And so that detracted a bit from this overall. |
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5
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Legion of Super-Heroes (2011) #5
Jan 23, 2012 |
So some decent nuggets of characterization. But nothing exciting. I feel like the Legion right now is a comfortable read. But I was hoping for something more invigorating after the relaunch. And I don't think this book would be interesting to anyone other than the most die-hard continuity-filled fan. |
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6
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Legion of Super-Heroes (2011) #6
Feb 22, 2012 |
So again, I feel a bit lost here. I don't know enough about any of these characters to have any empathy for them right now. For all I know, this guy is going to say he runs a soup kitchen for the poor. So, much like last arc, I have more questions than answers and it has impacted how much I could enjoy the book. Still, it isn't like I hated the book, because there is enough of that 'warm bath' Legion-ness here to keep an old-timer like me content. But I don't want to be content with comics. I want to be blown away. |
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7
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Legion of Super-Heroes (2011) #7
Mar 27, 2012 |
So again, nothing horrifically wrong here. But nothing earth-shattering either. Maybe the next arc will bring the good stuff we have seen so far and elevate it. |
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7
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Legion of Super-Heroes (2011) #8
Apr 24, 2012 |
So overall this was a nice story and this was a nice issue. The art was very good, the nods to continuity were solid, and we are on the cusp of the Dominator arc. So not bad. But I wasn't really wowed. And I really want to be wowed by the Legion. |
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8.4
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Legion of Super-Heroes (2011) #9
May 19, 2012 |
Anyways, this issue got the Legion book simmering for the first time in a while. There are a lot of threats on the horizon and the Legion are grasping at straws a bit. It has been a while since I was excited to get the next issue in my hand. That's a good sign. And I have to compliment Portela again. Man, this is a gorgeous book to look at. |
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8
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Legion of Super-Heroes (2011) #10
Jun 25, 2012 |
So lots of progression of the Dominator storyline. We even learn that the super-Dominators are cooking nicely and will be ready shortly. Things are going to come to head and soon. These sort of issues are a welcome change from the meandering sort of rest issues from earlier in this reboot. And there are some mysteries to mull over. It still isn't giving me the magic of the old days, but this Legion is at least closer to the mark. |
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8.4
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Legion of Super-Heroes (2011) #11
Jul 23, 2012 |
I don't know if Comet Queen isn't acting on some hidden order by Brainy. She starts to say she was told to do that before she is attacked by Dream Girl. Could Brainy have some hidden agenda, pretending to be knocked out so he can get closer to the genetic database and destroy it? I am going to say yes. I don't think Comet Queen is capable of complex thoughts like betrayal. So overall another good chapter in this Dominator arc. But can it all be wrapped up in next month's conclusion? I truly hope so. |
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8.4
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Legion of Super-Heroes (2011) #12
Aug 21, 2012 |
So overall, a winner of an issue for showing the Legion at it's best, rallying around each other, using their unique powers in winning combinations, and striving for justice. And that's really what I want out of this book. These things were enough to gloss over the rough spots of the plot. We know the Fatal Five are right around the corner too! |
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5
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Legion of Super-Heroes (2011) #13
Oct 24, 2012 |
But despite this, the pirates are able to again escape after Cosmic Boy is badly wounded in a battle with three other Braalians. I am surprised that this fight was so lopsided. We have seen Cosmic Boy battle other Braalians in the past and wipe the floor with them, either by his own power or from battle experience. So a couple of nice moments, some more Chemical King ineptitude, and a sort of prologue feeling to the Fatal Five arc. It's a good thing that the Duplicate Damsel scene was so powerful or I might not have anything very positive to say about this issue. |
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4
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Legion of Super-Heroes (2011) #14
Nov 26, 2012 |
Anyways, this was 2 issues ofwatching Brainy examine Comet Queen and Element Lad and Chemical King struggleto stop some pirates. Yes, the small moments are nice but that is likecomplimenting the garnish after eating a mediocre meal. There was little memorablehere. And the Legion deserves bigger and better stories. And I have never been a big fan ofScott Kolins art. Here it just seems too crude for a futuristic book. |
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7
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Legion of Super-Heroes (2011) #15
Dec 22, 2012 |
Oh, but that art is so good. Maybe I'll remember this one a little more. The bigger question on my mind is which Legionnaire isn't going to survive the Fatal Five arc? |
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8.4
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Legion of Super-Heroes (2011) #16
Jan 29, 2013 |
So what can I say. This issue was exactly the sort of issue that I have complained about in the past. And yet, for one of these 'catch up' issues, it was meatier, had more great character moments, and moved some of the plots ahead, much better than ... let's say ... this Legion rest issue. I do wonder if newer readers might like the smaller moments less than I did. And Tinya running the show! That should be fun! |
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9.6
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Legion of Super-Heroes (2011) #17
Feb 25, 2013 |
Add the new powers of Tharok and how off guard the Legion was caught, the Five feel like a real threat. And a little Kirby cosmic is a nice spice to add. But the biggest thing is the death of Sun Boy, a death which happens here in the opening chapter.There is no time to grieve here. This is war. There will be casualties. |
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8.4
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Legion of Super-Heroes (2011) #18
Mar 26, 2013 |
So another turbo-fueled issue of Legion. And about these monthly Legionnaire deaths, to quote Fleming "Once is happenstance, Twice is coincidence, Three times is enemy action." I fear there will be many more. It is a shame that Giffen is leaving so soon after revving up the title. That said, I will be thrilled when Francis Portela is back on art. |
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8
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Legion of Super-Heroes (2011) #19
Apr 22, 2013 |
Boy this is a fast moving story. The death numbers keep climbing. But I worry that this might be overkill, no pun intended. I don't need less Legionnaires to make this book better. I need the right interplay and the right stories. I mean ... how many more will die in this arc. |
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8
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Legion of Super-Heroes (2011) #20
May 22, 2013 |
So the action and death and craziness certainly continued in this issue. But it has a different feeling now that I know that the title is ending in a couple of issues. Is this the end of this continuity? Are we simply erasing the blackboard to write a new history? Is this some editorial mandate to reduce the roster and make the universe darker? All that said, I have to say this wild ride is probably the most memorable Legion story that has come out in the last 3 years or so. |
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6
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Legion of Super-Heroes (2011) #21
Jun 26, 2013 |
So overall all this was a brawl filled issue with some nice nuggets of characterization scattered throughout. I suppose that might be an improvement the ennui the book was in before. But are these characters so toxic that they need to be cast aside and forgotten? I don't think so. |
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7
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Legion of Super-Heroes (2011) #22
Jul 24, 2013 |
Anyways, the fight with the Fatal Five ends pretty quickly. And Karate Kid returned! And I will ask again ... whiter poor Mano? |
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4
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Legion of Super-Heroes (2011) #23
Aug 26, 2013 |
Look, I wholly admit that this book, while under Levitz, has been pretty stale for the last several years. But I don't think the characters need to be completely shelved. And I certainly think they deserved much better than this. |
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9.5
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Legion of Super-Heroes (2019) | 13 issues |
9.6
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Legion of Super-Heroes (2019) #1
Nov 11, 2019 |
Maybe I am just eager for a Legion book so much that anything would have been good. But this felt right. I wonder what other Legion fans thought! |
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