Dean Fuller Comic Reviews

Setup is everything in Bond stories, and this issue was a fantastic setup issue. We know who Bond is, what he's doing, that someone is after him, and ghosts of his past are haunting his present. Is he in trouble for real this time? As we know, though, Bond's bad side is not a good place to be. Unlike this book, which as a reader is a great place to be. Cant wait for the next issue.

On balance, I was a little underwhelmed by the package as a whole. I would imagine like everyone else, I enjoyed the nostalgia of Martin and Hewlett on Tank Girl for the first time in 20 odd years, but nothing else really added much to the character herself. I guess though that that is the point. Tank Girl is like marmite, she is what she is, and you either love her or hate her for it.

Personally, the novelty of the anarchy and madness wears off for me a little by the end, a little too much slapstick and cheap laughs for my taste. Tank Girl, however, does have a very specific audience it is aimed at, and I am clearly not that audience. If I was, I would certainly appreciate the diversity and variety of material for the money, and the fact the creators do seem to genuinely be having fun by being allowed to cut loose. It will certainly keep its current audience happy with more of the same, but will not really attract many newer converts I would guess, other than Jamie Hewlett completists.

As always, a nicely designed and delivered book. The pin ups and alternate covers were superb. The stories, as you would expect, were a mixed bag, with about half being top quality. I did think overall though Arthur Curry got less love than previous 80 page special characters did. The best stories for me were the ones that focused on his earlier days, and perhaps the collection didn't look at legacy quite enough. Overall, though, a solid book with some nice stuff from great creators.

Not so much a cat with nine lives, as a Catwoman with nine decades of great storytelling to her name. Here's to many more.

Honourable mentions must go as well to the fantastic art and pin ups scattered throughout the issue, and the eight pages of Secret Files text and art at the end. If nothing else, a great value book. Overall, this is a fantastic issue. It covers the entire history of the Green Lanterns, everyone gets a decent story from it, and whoever is your favourite you won't be disappointed. For me, the Alan Scott and Denny O'Neil GL/GA stories shone the most, though none totally disappoint.

The Clown Prince of Crime, The Ace of Knaves, The Jester of Genocide" Puddin'.

This just goes to prove, even little guys deserve the spotlight sometimes.

As pure a love letter to Jerry Siegel and Joe Schuster's dream as you'll probably ever see. Here's to the next 1000 issues.

So, a near flawless lead story, but a backup that just jarred with the tone of the book for me. Worth buying for Sampere's art alone though. Literally Super.

Still sad to see Clark being sidelined so much, but happy it was done so well. Comics is usually about the illusion of change, and I know Clark will be front and centre at some point in the future. For now, this is now Jon Kent's job, so let's give him a chance.

Overall, this is a great standalone story, and yet one that slots nicely into the current Warworld storyline.

A classic in the making? Not sure. But very good, and certainly recommended.

Probably not a book that leapt out at you when you saw it listed, but one that exceeds expectations, and the best Alpha Flight book for quite some time.

Beautifully written and drawn throughout, not a bad story in there. Near perfect.

Rather like MJ's acting career, this book has potential aplenty, and I look forward to the next issue. Lights, camera, ACTION! (in 30 days of course)

For me, the pay off at the end was the whole reason for the bit that came before it. It feels like Spencer had the 'monster as pet' bit, and it just took us 18 pages to get there. OK overall, but Spider-Man is better than this.

Spider-Man works best when equal time is given to both Peter Parker and to Spider-Man, almost by treating them as two separate characters, and this issue nails that approach perfectly. This title looks like it will have legs.

The art, by Paul McCaffrey is one of those hit and miss areas. It is a 'miss' in that I find it a little lacking the technical things I like, the type of texture and feel I look for. Layout wise it is perfectly fine though. It is a 'hit' in the sense that it suits the story it is telling, giving the script the required pulpy look and feel it needs. So script and art do complement each other well. An excellent laying of groundwork for future issues, and clever thinking by having the story begin by not focusing on Dracula himself, but the world he inhabits.

Overall, great work. Not sure who's having more fun, Kim Newman or me.

Great work by Kim Newman again. I see a cult following on the horizon for this book.

More than enough to sink your teeth into here each month without him.

Kim Newman has created a rich world, and one most deserving of many more visits. I hope there's a lot more to come yet from this alt-world Charlie's Angels team and perhaps Dracula himself.

Another solid digital entry from DC. Dive right in!

I've read a lot worse, but I've read a lot better. Let's hope other companies offerings are stronger than this

A really good start to the series for me. My only real reservation is that the writers almost dumbed down the concept too much, obviously wanting readers onboard who aren't well versed in Assassins Creed lore, so after the first introductory issue will hopefully settle in to their stride better and just tell a good story. That aside, all the right boxes ticked and this shows real promise.

Two issues in, and this series is exceeding expectations for me. Admittedly we tend to have a low quality expectation from tie-in books, but the creative team here have taken the core concept and added a genuinely exciting and interesting new wrinkle to it. They have stayed away from the characters that already exist in the games and prose novels, and the eras and times already played with, and created their own little corner of this world ,and it works. Perfectly.

Overall though, still a book worth picking up. What it does, it does well, and if you can overlook one or two little details here and there you'll enjoy the action and story to be had.

The next arc has a lot to build on, but also a lot to live up to. This arc has been a great read, and I'll be back to see how Charlotte moves on from here.

This issue maintained the high standards of the previous five, and there was no let-up for Charlotte, as the story picks right up from the events of the last issue. It read like a strong episode of a television series, and is exactly the kind of episodic entertainment that gets you excited to come back for the next installment.

Let's give Del Col/ McCreery the benefit of the doubt and say this was a one-off treading water type of issue, saving the real fireworks for issues to come.

Although I didn't dislike this issue, I found the focus on Quila not particularly to my liking, as it just reminded me how slight her story is. The meat on the bones is Charlotte's story, and we got very little of that this time round.

I needn't have been worried about being able to pick up where I had left off. Although not entirely sure about the immediate events that had Charlotte and Galina where they currently are, the ongoing subplots from issues past have done their job as I still knew what the story was, and where it was going. That's good writing right there. A really strong issue, and something of a crowd pleaser with Ezio's appearance I would wager. I really enjoyed it, and am looking forward to the next issue a lot.

Neil Edwards seems to be having a ball on this book, as every issue he gets to draw a wide variety of characters, locations, times, costumes, buildings and interiors. There was so much to fit in this issue, we got quite a few pages filled with panels, sometimes as many as 12 a page. This can be a bad idea, as it can make a story hard work to follow, but here it is seamless. It reminds me of the 'quick cut' technique in filmmaking, to increase the tension and excitement. It works well here.

It was all worth it, for my money. One or two stutters along the way, but overall a strong 14 issue story, with engaging characters and fantastic use of the Assassin's Creed universe. I'll miss Charlotte especially, which is a huge compliment to the creative team for making her so real. Still, she'll be back, and so will we.

A very mixed bag for me, the dynamic black and white art saving it a little.

AllAssassin's Creed stories should be this good. Superb.

Another great read, and at 52 pages it never outstayed its welcome. A solid story was told, and some threads were left open to progress future stories. For people not totally familiar with Assassin's Creed I would definitely recommend this as a great gateway in to the world of the Assassins and the Templars.

Overall, a very strong first issue that managed to introduce all the core concepts needed to understand the story, but in such a way it was still a fun read as a standalone issue. Not just for fans of the games, this is a worthwhile read for fans of any action heavy comics, books, or films. Worth picking up.

Well it you don't plan to come back next issue to see if the main character has indeed died then nothing will make you. Credit to Edginton's writing that I genuinely don't know if Tommy will live or die. Can you experience a death through the Animus? Interesting.

Ian Edginton definitely has a good handle on what makes Assassins Creed as a concept work, and has crafted a nice action adventure tale set in his corner of that universe. I am curious to see how he can possibly wrap up all those dangling plot threads in the final issue. Fully confident he will do it of course, but not sure how.

Although this particular series has now finished, hopefully this isn't the last we see either of these characters or of this creative team's work in the Assassin's Creed world.

Definitely left me wanting to see where this would go. Can't wait.

Another issue fans will enjoy, others I'm not so sure about. If you are not invested in this world, there was little here in this issue to change that. You can't argue with the product on the page though, it looks and reads nicely enough. And who doesn't like some Roman scandal?

For me, still, there is not enough here to really tell a really fulfilling story. The characters and setting are ripe for such a story, but the execution has not been there. Hopefully next issue, the last, can take this series out with a bang. It needs it.

Ultimately, a more than worthy entry in the Assassin's Creed mythology, and worth another visit in the near future. Let's hope Aya doesn't remain a Hidden One for too long.

Assassin's Creed: Templars #1 is out now from Titan Comics

Two issues in, and I am still on the fence with this book. Not bad at all, but not as engaging or original as I would like either.

It's always nice to see something a little different, and a pulp/noir story mostly set in 1920's Shanghai certainly qualifies. Well worth your time and money.

I think this book is the more grown up sibling of the Assassin's Creed family, with darker themes and characters, but still delivering on the all important entertainment. Great work by Dennis Calero.

Dennis Calero, the best one man band since, er, that last one. But with pens and brushes, obviously.

The good news I mentioned at the beginning of the review? The final page confirms that The Black Cross will be back. The ending also pointed at this. Bolden's story seems to be over, but not that of Berg and his quest for the bloodline and diamond. I very much hope Dennis Calero is still involved as and when this happens. Assassin's Creed does have a very strong stable of books but I will miss this one, one that moved in slightly darker, murkier circles.

Although I liked the overall action film vibe, and the integration of characters from different books, I didn't like the complete lack of any Animus ancestor hopping. There are plenty of action comics out there and we need Assassin's Creed to keep its individuality, not join that generic genre, or at least combine the two better. Secondly, I was not sold on the art by Jose Holder. It was often too busy, too many panels crammed on each page, making the reading experience harder work, and not helping the story to flow. Granted, there was a lot to cram in, so I'll be interested to see if the art settles down as the storytelling does.

Assassin's Creed as an out and out action film? Not for everyone, and I still have my own doubts, but enough there to make me come back next time. And that's what it's all about after all.

Not so much Assassin's Creed as Action Creed, but it's good fun, there's plenty going on, and it entertains. Plenty of ticks in boxes for me.

So, have the Templars and Assassins teamed up in the past against a common enemy? Seems that way. It'll be next month when we find out though. Can't wait that long? Then the writers have done their job well.

So last issues tease of a teaming up of the Assassins and Templars decades ago remains just that, a tease. The Ignacio storyline rumbled on, but hopefully we can return to the present, and the hardening of alliances and sides.

So who knew Albert Bolden would be so important to the Assassins and Templars, both past and present, when he first appeared? Not me for one. Will he last past the end of next issue? Only Paknadel and Watters know, and they ain't telling (yet).

This not a bad book, and these are certainly not bad creators, but this issue just felt a little off for me. Assassin's Creed is such a strong franchise that it stands out when the work is a little sub-par. Hoping for better next time round.

This certainly got off to a great start, and as an intro issue to a new storyline certainly had me intrigued. Jason Aaron always writes big and brash and the story comes off that way, giving it a big widescreen epic feel. I enjoyed the story, but did a couple of times think this more a Moon Knight mini-series book than an issue of The Avengers as they were essentially cannon fodder for Khonshu. Things may develop in later issue though. The art was excellent throughout, Garron making it look sleek and clean even though there was a lot to pack in to each panel and each page. Nice work all round.

Would I buy next issue? Genuinely on the fence. With so many books looking to command both my money and attention, this just doesn't quite reach that tipping point for me. That being said, not a bad book, and one that should have a following in the younger readership.

If you have to go, go out on top. This book certainly does that.

Sometimes I get a little jaded with modern books, but then a book like this comes along and reignites the love affair all over again. Comics as they should be.

This could have been a gimmick book, but it is in fact the best Batman book of the month. Engaging, beautiful visuals, and a genuine mystery to be solved.

Good writing, strong art, and a fresh perspective on well know characters and tropes. That'll do.

A perfect blend of nostalgia, style, and storytelling. Bat-tastic!

Classic versions of classic characters, the Silver Age alive and well all over again. Love it.

Nostalgia is a strong emotion, and every issue of this book just transports me back to those 90's days watching the animated show on TV. It makes me smile, and we all need some of that right now.

This was every bit as good as I could have hoped for. Superbly written, with absolutely spot-on characterisation and some fantastic little hints and nods to the future. It was nostalgia of a sort, but every bit as relevant today as when the original book came out.

You can tell the entire creative team want this to be more than a throwaway event book, they want this to be both enjoyed now and be Batman mythology in the future. If this first issue is anything to go by, they have more than succeeded in making me smile.

A team book in all senses. A Bat Family team, a Joker team, and a superb creative team overseeing it all. This is what comics should be.

All it takes is one bad day to define a path for a person's life. Bruce shows us though that one good day can redefine that path for the better. That's why he's Batman.

The best Batman interpretation I have read for some time. Loved it.

This was an intriguing blend of classic Batman elements, like Wayne Manor and the Batcave, with new tech and gadgets, such as Alfred on comms and the VR crime scene analysis. It blended together perfectly, and the smart darknight detective slant was refreshingly done. A great read.

If you can see past all the crossovers and big events that will try and catch your eye, this book looks like being a hidden gem.

A solid, entertaining read, with nice easy on the eyes cartoony art by Cara McGee. (My ten year old daughter, incidentally, loved it)

I wouldn't say this is an essential pick up unless you have a love of the character or the creators, but if you do pick it up you won't be disappointed. It's a good read.

A big old slice of lovely cyberpunk. Tasty.

Blade Runner 2019 #2 is another lovely slice of cyberpunk goodness. If you disagree, I may just have to run my own Voight-Kampff test!

Sci-fi Noir is clearly a thing, and this book is the perfect example of it done right.

Rather like the Replicants she used to hunt, Ash definitely deserves more life.

A great issue that effectively sets a new starting point for our (near) futuristic Lone Wolf and Cub, a future ripe with possibilities for some, nothing but danger for others.

A philosophical science fiction action noir. Green and Johnson are creating their own genre now. I, for one, am all in.

The pacing of this book continues to surprise me, with each issue just perfectly pitched with plot development, character interaction, and great action in equal measure. No padding here. Every character actually has personality, every event has a reason, and every action has a consequence. Superb writing of course, aided and abetted by equally excellent artwork which really transports you to these smelly, neon drenched havens for lowlifes. The art gives the locations as much personality as the people. Excellent read.

Taken as one complete story over 8 issues, comics don't get much better.

Although of course we have the sci-fi noir trappings, It is at heart a book about identity. In a world where you don't know who is real or who you can trust, can you even trust yourself?

A book I genuinely look forward to reading each month, because I know I'm guaranteed great words, great pictures, and a great time.

So, 11 issues have all led to next issues finale, as the long standing enmity between Ash and Selwyn comes to a head. Lone wolf against corrupt tycoon, individual vs. Corporation, and human against human.

Blade Runner the comic book does exactly what Blade Runner the movie did. It shows us that the future ain't what it used to be.

So, Ash is back in the game. On her terms. Or at least she was. I imagine the blocks of her life she has been steadily building back up, both personally and professionally, may be starting to wobble.

A solid issue, like a good episode of your favourite TV show. Enjoyable by itself, but also to be watched as part of a greater storyline.

Johnson writes a nicely balanced cautionary tale that has nice philosophical depths, and where nothing is ever black and white. I mean, who would you trust?

Efficient writing and storytelling from Mike Johnson, excellent pacing and art from Andres Guinaldo. High quality on this book is a given, and long may that continue.

Excellent issue as always. Mike Johnson delivers the expected brisk, no nonsense, film style script and characters, Guinaldo supplies the grim and gritty art to perfection. The writing and art remind us we are reading a tragedy. Humanity could have created utopia with their technology, instead the average life is lived in a rainswept, neon wasteland.

Ash has certainly done a lot of running this arc, though I suspect after what Yotun did to Freysa this issue, we'll be seeing more of the blade next time out.

Another excellent issue, that promises yet another excellent issue to come. What a great sandbox the Blade Runner universe is to play in.

If you could bottle and sell anticipation, Johnson and Guinaldo would be millionaires.

2029 seems to be a time and place that very few will get out of alive, Johnson and Guinaldo don't pull their punches in reminding us of that fact.

The theme of Blade Runner for me has always been not so much winning, but not losing. It's a dark, dystopian world out there, and survival is the aim. Anything more is the cherry on top. Let's let Freysa and Ash enjoy that cherry for now, as I suspect Johnson and Guinaldo will be throwing a whole load of stuff at them next time round.

So, if you love your dystopian sci-fi detective noir, this is the book for you.

This book is starting to overtake the main Blade Runner book it spun out of, it's that good. Highly recommended for all humans and Replicants alike.

To quote the original film, 'I've seen things you people wouldn't believe'.

A solid wrap up to a solid launch story arc, with the promise of much to come. This is one book to keep your eye on.

Detective sci-fi noir this is, but it is far, far more too. What it most definitely is, is a book you should be reading every month.

Always a clich to say next issue looks like being a belter, but judging from the last panel of this issue, it really does. Can't wait.

A solid read, but some treading of water before the big climax next issue it seems.

Big stories with big characters always do well. This issue proves that yet again.

Pieces are well and truly falling into place for the birth of the Blade Runner.

12 issues didnt seem enough in the end, there seems plenty more story to be told, but I guess a good series is like a Replicant.

There is certainly enough here to make me come back again, but I hope to see improvements when I do.

Another good issue, and again one that makes you want to come back next month to see what happens next. Top stuff.

Another good quality issue. A slight dip from the last, as I do hate artistic changes in the middle of a storyline but still, Bloodthirsty #4 is well worth picking up.

On balance, a very good series but one that perhaps just failed to deliver on its great promise at the outset. That's not a serious criticism, but just that as entertaining and thought provoking as it began, for me it didn't fully carry through with characters we thought we'd see more of.

I enjoyed this. A nice addition to the mythology, though not sure if canonical or not, reminiscent of Assassins Creed when it focuses on different Slayers through history. Nicely paced short stories, good characters, and very nice artwork. I like the approach Boom have taken, to add to the mythology.

So, something of an oddity, but in a good way. Almost like a Marvel Try-Out book for professionals. Take these scripts by Joe Simon and Stan Lee and see what you can do. Well, they can do pretty good it seems. This could be a whole new thing, dusting down classic stories and getting contemporary artists to reinterpret them for modern audiences. It certainly gets them back out there, which I certainly applaud. A good story is a good story, regardless of age, and it's always nice to see where the characters we know and love came from. As good today as they ever were.

So, its all about the shield. A shield of course can be both physical or mental, and a shield can both protect and attack. I suspect we might get to see all four aspects in the following issues.

A wise man once said to stay young, to save the world, you must break the mirror. The Champions have done that. Let's see if that was a wise decision.

As we ease into Autumn, with the nights drawing in, what could be a more perfect comic to enjoy?

Fun to visit once a month, but you wouldn't want to live there

I fully expected to enjoy this, and it not only lived up to my expectation but surpassed it. This is no less than a HBO crime drama on the page. But better.

This wasn't an issue of a comic book so much as a love letter. A love letter to fans, and the characters they love, equally.

A relaunch that more than does the character, and its history, justice and great fun to boot. Can't ask for more than that.

So Dan no Dare is becoming reborn again as Dan yes Dare. I Dare you not to come back and find out what happens next time.

May be next issue will reveal all"or maybe not. As long as Milligan and Foche maintain this level of fun though, I'll be staying for the long haul.

It would be very hard not to appreciate the work on this book. Milligan and Foche could have phoned in a standard relaunch of a very well known character, but they chose the hard way, the creatively engaging and great to read way. It shows. This should be on everyone's pull list.

An interesting new direction. Is it better the Devil you know, or is the Devil always in the detail? Only time, and Chip Zdarsky, can tell.

As Simon Cowell would say 'I liked it, but I didn't love it'

A strong start to what will no doubt be a strong story, and one that will be hard to ignore. Who will live, who will die? All bets are off (unless a character has strong franchise value, in which case theyll be ok. Yes, Im looking at you, Harley Quinn).

Another rollercoaster ride of an issue, with barely a moment to catch breathe. That being said, as much as I genuinely enjoyed the issue, there is a whiff of Ive seen this all before about this. Its set piece comics, where big set piece fights link the story taking place. The obvious corporate influence is in there as well, promoting Black Adam to star because he has a film coming out. He is, in DC Universe terms, a mass murderer remember. Odd choice to lead a Justice League. The GL Corps bit was nice though, as was Nightwing punching Slade in the face. The art, by Daniel Sampere, was superb, gorgeously rendered and making light work of the complex script he was given to illustrate. Mostly traditional panel layouts, it also reads well, and carries the pace of the story superbly.

I really enjoyed this. It still feels as though Williamson is slowly guiding us towards the big payoff, but he is doing it in a very entertaining way. You just feel that virtually everyone here, hero or villain, is being manipulated in some way by someone to do the things they are doing. Everything means something. Williamson is having a ball, having his characters chew scenery all over the place. Genuinely fun stuff. The art is as epic as it needs to be. Sampere uses a lot of panels on a typical page, but it never feels cluttered or hard to follow. Great layouts, lovely clean pencils, and just great visual design overall. A perfect creative team for this book.

Firstly, what incredible art by Daniel Sampere. This is a dense, complicated story, with frequent location changes and dozens of characters coming and going. Sampere nails it completely, as well as laying out some beautiful pages and individual panels. It's eye candy for the soul. Williamson writes a solid issue, one that is pulling together all those threads that have been carefully laid out in all areas of the DC Universe. That final page is the cherry on top of a pretty fine slice of cherry pie. It fell just short of greatness for me, but was still a very very good comic book.

This was another strong issue in terms of the writing and art, but it did feel like it was treading the same ground as the last issue. A few bits of plot advancement, a little talking, but again constant reminders of the overwhelming odds against our heroes. I enjoyed it, but I wanted more, I wanted to see the story push forward more. I guess the pacing has to factor in the one-shots, so I wont blame Williamson too much. Samperes art was, as always, perfect for this book. It all looked gorgeous.Darkness on the edge of the Multiverse is now darkness across the Multiverse. Red skies, Earths dying, mass battles for the future.

Will DC soar to new heights with their 'new' Multiverse, or will we back in Crisis mode again in a few short years? Only time will tell.

A must read for DC fans, or people wanting to understand the new status quo. There's a long road ahead.

A book that does live up to the hype, and in terms of what it is trying to do should be an absolute epic. A game changer for an entire universe and it's history.

Not a perfect book, but very entertaining, and the main story is worth the price of admission alone.

Overall, though, I enjoyed this, though mainly for Owlman and the potted DC history stuff. Is it essential to the overall storyline? Maybe not essential, but quite important to fill some gaps I'd imagine. If you've enjoyed the event so far , it's worth picking up. Casual readers should probably move further along the shelf.

Dark Souls: Legend of the Flame won't convert non-fans of the games or fantasy adventure, but will probably please the people it is supposed to.

At the risk of sounding like a broken record, this issue won't convert people who don't read fantasy books, and it might not completely satisfy rabid fans of the Dark Souls games, but it is a solid stab at delivering well written and well drawn short stories in a genre that is a little under represented at the moment, and Titan should definitely be commended for that.

So I'll do a classic 'sit on the fence'. Not for me particularly, though I think the artwork is excellent, but recommended for the gamers and the fantasy lovers out there.

It did feel like the game it was based on but, right now, for all the wrong reasons.

At the risk of repeating myself from last issue, a lovely book to look at but a little light on substance. That may be enough for some fans of the genre, but for me I am looking for just a little bit more, and I am not sure any adaptation of this particular game can deliver that.

Not the best thing you'll read this month, but certainly not the worst. You've seen it all before, creatively speaking, but entertaining enough, and any time Doom gets his butt kicked it's well worth a read.

It's a first issue, so we need to make allowances for that, but I do wonder if Campbell has enough in his bag of tricks to pull this off. We certainly need a bigger role for Sgt. Rock himself, otherwise whats the point?

Happy Valentines to you all. (Except Dick. Don't encourage him, he gets enough action)

Overall, this is a fun read. Not as scary as it I wanted it to be, and a little more uneven than I also expected, it nonetheless has enough strong elements to make the whole worthwhile. I'm sure a little inventory was used here too. For a seasonal special though, it'll do.

An eclectic mix for sure, but one that overall works and makes you wish that DC put this much effort into all their specials. For me, the pick of the bunch were the Batman opener, the Slam Bradley tale, and The Question story, all with solid story and art that really worked.

Overall, this was a very solid book. Plenty of fun, though a bit light on actual Halloween content. No real chills or scares, just lightly themed stories. My personal favourites were The Phantom Stranger story, the JSA tale, and the Deadman effort, all of which brought a smile to the face and fulfilled the editorial brief

I still think they missed a trick with the title though…. DC Comics Christmas on Multiple Earths. C'mon, it writes itself.

Not as strong a start as the previous books, but not bad nonetheless, and certainly a book I will be picking up next time around. Enough dangling plot threads to reel me in, that's for sure. I just hope Taylor trusts the reader more, and allows the reader to connect the dots themselves.

DC Digital are doing a great job of bringing good quality stuff out, and this is definitely a prime example. Great price point too. Excellent start to this story, and gap filling for the broader DCeased universe.

Overall, a fun return to the world of Ash and his Deadite enemies. Ryan Parrott captures the perfect tone for the book, the comedic horror mix, and the cartoony style art of Jacob Edgar fits well too. Although long time fans will be more than happy, I do wonder if the book might be a little confusing to any newbies, as very little explanation is given beyond passing exposition. Overall, I guess I have to contractually say that I would rate it…

A great read. I actually enjoyed this even more than the Stalin book. Less black humour perhaps, but far more tension and emotion throughout. Perfectly written and drawn, this would be a book I would hold up as proof that comics aren't just for kids. As worthy a read as any novel. Superb.

An interesting book. Unorthodox, funny, action packed, and ever so slightly odd. This may not be the Death's Head you were looking for, or expecting, but he will be after reading this. Yes?

As fun as this was, I genuinely get the impression Ewing was holding back his best stuff for the next issue or two. Any book going forward with Galactus's Mum is a must buy for me.

Phew, an epic read. Did I mention the multiple covers you can get and also the book is chock full of some great full page pinups? No, well they are all quality too. This book isn't cheap, but it's certainly true you get what you pay for. You get a huge amount of story here, written and drawn by top talent, and a wide variety of takes on Batman, his friends, his enemies, his past, his future, his city. It's iconic stuff.

I need to see a little more before I can fully make my mind up on this series, but a pretty solid start. I look forward to seeing where we go next.

Overall, a decent continuation from the first issue. The main story is fine, but I am enjoying even more the underlying questions Irvine is asking both his characters and us, the reader.

Although the main storyline is fine, what elevates this most is Irvine's play on those themes and emotions that make these people tick. It does feel as though things are really going to start to click into place next issue, and I look forward to seeing how that all plays out.

A solid issue that promises to wrap things up nicely with the conclusion next issue.

A publisher strong on creative freedom, and two excellent creators looking to tell an intense story through their unique vision. A slam dunk for me.

Everyone's stuck between the Moon (Knight) and New York City (Mayor). Ahem.

There's a lot to like here, and a little not to. I love the atmosphere, the stylish feel to the art, and the very pulp noir tale being told. I 'm not so fond of the very tight layouts, with many very small panels that, due to the scratchy style of art, are sometimes hard to decipher. The very murky colours also make this tricky to follow, though stylistically they do a nice job. The script is ok, though I was expecting something a little more smarter than what was delivered. I kept waiting for some plot zinger, but none came.

Like anything, timelines sometimes need fixing. Best person to fix something?

So, will a Rose by any other name still smell as sweet? Only Houser knows. I'm sure she'll tell us next month.

So, another fun issue in a fun run by a creative team having fun. Doesn't get better than that, does it?

This was very much a set up issue, but this has all the hallmarks of being an absolute classic. Time and Space might not be big enough for all this fun.

As always, a solid slice of entertainment. Houser's scripts are always excellent, with perfect characterisation I just love, and the knowing throwaway lines that just make you smile. My one teeny issue is that sometimes a little padding creeps in, as the story has to usually neatly fit the four issues format, but that's not the writers fault. Roberta Ingranata also never fails to deliver, she seems to particularly enjoy drawing The Eleventh Doctor. Never over-complicates the script, just lays out and draws what's written, keeping the pacing and look in tune with the words

The real skill Jody Houser and Roberta Ingranata have is just making these stories effortlessly feel like authentic Doctor Who stories. I say effortless, but I know they obviously take a lot of talent and application, but they make it feel to us, the reader, so authentic and real. Great scripting as always, even better Doctor(s) characterisation, and nice clean, clear artwork and pacing. Fab stuff.

So, a Rose by any other name, is still a Rose. And a Doctor, by any other face, is still The Doctor.

Obviously this being the first issue we have a lot of set-up, and just a hint of the epicness we hope to see, but for a first issue Cornell and Edwards have delivered a mightily impressive book, juggling multiple characters expertly while subtly advancing the plot, and leaving us on that old staple, the cliffhanger/ return of old foes.

The TV show often gets accused of being little more than The Doctor running around shouting, especially in David Tennant's day, so I think this is Paul Cornell's wink to the fans by devoting virtually an entire issue to the three Doctor's running around shouting. It is still well-written, well-drawn fun of course, but it is a little light on depth and substance, and pales a little in comparison to the fantastic first issue.

A fine return to form then. The story is starting to come together as we now seemingly know who is behind the shenanigans, and things should only get even better from here on in. Definitely pick this one up.

On balance, as good an issue as there has been. Some talking, some action, some exposition, more action, all the ingredients we expect from Dr Who. We are getting a master class from both Paul Cornell the professional writer, and Paul Cornell the Dr Who fan of many years standing.

As crazy as it always gets, with time paradoxes, altered timelines, people meeting their future selves etc what Dr Who at its heart is really about is relationships. Without those, nothing works, or we just don't care about the characters and what is happening to them. Cornell makes those relationships centre stage, and that's why we do care.

Enjoyable and very readable first issue. Very promising start to the series.

For a slightly strange Dr Who/ superhero story this is playing out quite nicely, hopefully it has the legs to last all four issues. With Super Mann writing, I'm sure it does. Ahem.

This has become the little book that could. Lowest of expectations, higher and higher praise. Great stuff.

Always nice when a book you expect little of turns out be a sleeper hit. Take a bow Ghost Stories, you earned it.

As ever, fans of Dr. Who in general will love this. It's faithful to everything it needs to be, and no one is better at fan service than Jody Houser. It may not draw in any one new, as some knowledge of Who history is required, but it will certainly please its target audience. Like me.

When you think about it, we have seen different incarnations of The Doctor team up for many years, but never different incarnations of The Master. I suppose, as Missy would tell us, it takes a woman's touch.

I think we'd all buy an ongoing Missy book on the strength of these issues. Fun stuff.

Jody Houser must write though, or no deal. If she wants to bring along the wonderful artistry of Roberta Ingranata too, all the better. The two creators make a wonderful team, their work meshes like two people who finish each other's sentences. Lovely stuff.

Doctor Who: The Eighth Doctor #1 is out now from Titan Comics

I want this book to be an essential purchase for the average fan out there, but it is not yet even an essential book for a Who fan who is not a total completist. Improving, but still lacks that magic spark. Maybe next time.

More of the same then. No real character advancement, no development of the relationship between Doctor and companion, just a reasonably entertaining light action adventure. At least the setting suited, as The Eighth Doctor's sensibilities seem to suit the Victorian era, him being a sort of Victorian style adventurer in look and character. Average fare.

A fitting series finale for a character that deserves to continue to be seen and developed more, a character that clearly has plenty of adventures still to be revealed.

The art by I.N.J Culbard I was at first a little unsure of. Stylistically it reminds me of European artists, certainly the French ones I am familiar with, and not what I was used to on a book like this. By the end of the book, however, I loved the art. It was technically really strong, great layouts and story pacing, and meshed perfectly with William's script. Matt Smith's mannerisms were really captured well, too.

Although a slight dip from last issue, Rob Williams is still the best Eleventh Doctor writer for quite some time. We just need to find him a suitably strong and consistent artistic team now, and this book will be gold.

Great tribute to Sir John Hurt, who played the War Doctor of course, at the end too.

Another solid read, with plenty of quirkiness to go round. Paknadel has a good handle on Number Eleven, so bring on issue 5.

A bit like fast food this issue, really enjoyable and tasty but give it an hour and you'll be hungry for some more.

No Timey-Wimey stuff this month, just Spacey-Wacey. And a touch of Wibbly-Wobbly. That's ok though, we like Spacey-Wacey.

Worth noting is a little extra bonus, a 4 page vignette of The Doctor and Alice breaking into a spaceship to acquire a, er, lost mug. Self stirring mind. A fun little tale from Vince Pavey, Pasquale Qualano, and Triona Farrell.

Not an essential issue by any means, but a nice enough one with a big slice of humour and a full cup of fun, as befits a story set at an English village fair.

The art, by Culbard, I am used to now but have a bit of an indifferent view on it. I don't dislike it, in fact I really like the straightforward page layouts and panel placements, but I find it a little bland. A little too cartoony at times perhaps. That being said, Culbard's depiction of The Doctor is solid, and he makes the cartoony Doctor work nicely. If any Doctor lends himself well to cartoony, it's Eleven. The colours, by Triona Farrell, are nicely done, especially the muted colours on Zoline.

Who lives, who dies? We'll know next issue, but this was the perfect starter for next issue's main course. Who's hungry?

I always like a story that ends in such a way that it doesn't feel like an ending, but rather a new beginning, and that's how we leave The Eleventh Doctor. For him, it's the road ahead, not the one behind, that matters. For me, I'm happy to loiter on the road a little longer and reflect on a good year of stories.

Although helped a little by the recap at the beginning, Spurrier has clearly written a very dense, involved script that to fully appreciate you needed to have been in on from the beginning. What I did understand I really enjoyed, and the dark tone and nastiness of the villain made a great change from lighter Who tales in the other books.

Although this may have been a little hard going on fans like me that didn't read the entire year of issues, it was a decent enough resolution. I certainly admire the way Si Spurrier has played the long game, ensuring each part of the puzzle laid out during the year has a part to play at the payoff. Intricate, cleverly done plotting for sure. As a standalone issue, it did its job without being outstanding, though anything with Absolom Daak I tend to enjoy that bit more. The last page was a very nice touch, with Daak's Time War cameo, as was the Steve Dillon tribute page.

With the Doctor Who comics I find it is important to capture The Doctor and companion personalities first, and then worry about the plot and story. Well realised characters and personalities can plug into pretty much any scenario, but even the best scenario will fall flat if we don't buy the main characters or their relationship.

The Fourth Doctor #2 continues where the first issue left off, capturing the spirit of 70's Dr Who to a tee. Perfect entertainment, especially for longtime Who fans.

It seems to me a lot of love goes into this book, there is a very genuine attempt to not only present good stories, but also authentic feeling Tom Baker era stories, and not just tales you could parachute any incarnation of The Doctor into. Readers will always recognise, and appreciate, that respect.

Doctor Who " The Lost Dimension #1: Alpha is out today from Titan Comics.

Two issues in, this series looks like being an instant classic.

Well this issue the fun continued, and I loved the tension that Nick Abadzis generated throughout. You could feel the clock ticking as events played out. Very nicely scripted, and I liked the way the story fit into the overarching plot, though I would have liked to see a bit more of what's going on elsewhere. As it was, it felt like a taster for The Tenth Doctor's own book, much as last issue was a taster for The Ninth Doctor. Now, that can't be deliberate can it? The art was very nice throughout, my only niggle the fact that many pages had lots and lots of panels giving it a slightly busy feel. Technically, though, very nicely done.

A good enough issue, but didn't feel like Part 4 of a special event. Let's hope the next issue does, as so far this has been a good read.

A fantastic issue to round out a storyline that most definitely had its ups and downs. No quibbles here though, an excellent wrap up all round and an issue no Dr. Who fan should miss.

This added very little to the main storyline but was fine enough for what it was. I hope this storyline starts to gather a bit of momentum soon, as it really needs a shot in the arm. Too much filler at the moment unfortunately, though it's not too late to get back on track.

The Lost Dimension could have been a pretty good 4-6 part event, but has ended up as a somewhat bloated eight parter lacking focus and any sort of tension. Yes, I'm still looking forward to the final issue, as the creative team have shown they can pull it out for individual issues, but I will be very surprised if it can rescue the entire series.

A great start to a three-parter that looks like being a lot of fun.

Cavan Scott did that great thing, using existing Who lore as the basis for the story but then adding his own little embellishment going forward. Next issue's wrap up should be fun.

This issue did its job, it wrapped up the story nicely enough, even if it did leave you with that little feeling a bit more substance wouldn't have gone amiss.

Cavan Scott would probably say it's a nice problem to have, as he seems to be having as much fun writing these stories as we have reading them.

Let's see the writer's execution match his very good ideas.

Although I wanted even more, this was not bad at all, and I'm hoping the follow up story arc will be even stronger. This Doctor really needs something to sink those Gallifreyan teeth into.

Well this was more like it. All the elements you need are in there for a fun adventure this time round, with the added bonus of the ongoing plotline as Captain Jack tries to recover his missing memories.

Another decent story arc under the belt, and this title has maintained a nice consistent level. Now let's see if Cavan Scott can raise the bar.

If we can get more of this on a consistent basis, we'll be very happy.

Can two Jack's be better than one? Once you get your minds out of the gutter, I'm sure we'll find out next time. As will Jack. And Jack.

But buy the book, it's great.

So that's it, the end of this run of the book. It certainly went out on a suitable high, and left me wanting to read more, which is the highest praise you can give any book. Roll on next 'season'.

A nice start to a busy schedule of Doctor Who books building up to the launch later in the year of The Thirteenth Doctor. If it was designed to entice new readers in, this first effort was a good choice. Light and fun, it showcased The Tenth Doctor as a book to read as well as the upcoming special issues. Most definitely keep eyes on all these books, they are going to be epic.

A fun read, a fun book, fun characters. What comics should be.

Another entertaining romp on an issue, certainly bringing out the strengths of Twelve. The UNIT cameo was nice too, and I enjoyed the whole tip and wink to HP Lovecraft and his stories. The art, by Brian Williamson, was very nice, with strong layouts and very clean line art. Suited the story nicely. This mini-series has been nice on two levels, serving both to remind us just how much we love The Tenth, Eleventh, and Twelfth Doctor's, and giving them a run out while we wait for their books to resume, and to give The Thirteenth Doctor both a big build up and fun way to be introduced. Things are certainly going to be different from here on in.

Not bad for a man and a box (albeit a pretty special blue one).

Nest issue sees the wrap up, so let's hope we get the explosive finale a story called 'Operation Volcano' deserves.

A decent effort, done with affection. You can't knock that.

Much better issue than quite I few I have read on this title, I genuinely enjoyed this and have high hopes for the next issue. Let's hope this is the start of a Tenth Doctor renaissance.

Good wrap up to a good story. Can't ask for much more than that.

James Peaty shows, as he has writing other incarnations, that he really does have a firm grasp of The Doctor and the mythology that surrounds him. This story was really about relationships. It was about how The Doctor simultaneously needs companionship but is afraid of it. He is like an addict, drawn to the fun and adventure when he has someone to share it with, but also subconsciously pushing away in case they get too close and it hurts too much when they leave, or age, or die. Peaty got this over very well, in a throwaway tale less important than its message. Love those little cameos too. The art by Warren Pleece was solid throughout, though a little busy at times with many pages having over the standard six panels. Too much squinting lessens the enjoyment of the art for these ageing eyes!

Well, something's going on, we just don't know exactly what just yet. Smell that? That's the smell of mystery. Or leaking time energy. Or perhaps both.

This book is always consistent, let's add a bit more pizzazz to proceedings and we'll all be even happier.

Good issue, and one that promises a big payoff next month if I've followed the clues correctly. Now, anyone want to start a band?

I am guessing the ramifications of this issue will continue for a while yet, but as a wrap up for now this was all we could hope for. Great stuff.

An excellent start to this new story arc, several story strands being nicely woven together. The pace never let up, exciting stuff from start to finish, and the promise of a great story to come. The art by Giorgia Sposito was also good, though the amount of script and dialogue to squeeze in requires sometimes a few too many panels on a page. A minor quibble though. Nick Abadzis writes a perfect Tenth Doctor, and he positively shines in such a well written spotlight.

Nick Abadzis manages to write an issue where, although The Doctor is most definitely in, Cindy is most definitely out. Good on her, and nice work Nick Abadzis.

So, one more issue to go to wrap up the good Tenth Doctor's Year Three adventures. Nice that we are ending on possibly the best story of the entire run. Although The Doctor doesn't want to go out with a bang, given his present circumstances, I sure wouldn't mind. Bring on next issue!

So, Year Three done and dusted. Not bad, not bad at all. The Tenth Doctor remains one of the best Doctor's out there, and Nick Abadzis and Giorgio Sposito remain the team to beat. Hopefully there's more where that came from.

Nothing was ever going to live up to the fine Four Doctors storyline of the last month, so it was always a tough ask but I think writer Abadzis played it quite safe with this first adventure, and it works well. It does feel a little intentionally low-key, so I hope to see bigger and better plots further down the line.

Final impressions are that Abadzis and Carlini delivered a very safe two-parter to launch volume 2 of the Tenth Doctor. For me, that came over as a little bland, especially in comparison to the very high standard of Doctor Who comics at the moment. I hope to see the envelope being pushed just a little more to truly engage the reader. Worth a look, but only just.

Not an issue for new fans to jump aboard, as the returning characters may be unfamiliar to most and the star of the book doesn't even feature, but nice enough for ongoing readers, and a nice change of pace.

This issue was definitely a step in the right direction. The cliffhanger at the end was the cherry on the top of a much stronger issue than the last, and for the first time with this title I really am looking forward to the next issue, which will most definitely be promoted to my 'read now' pile.

An issue that was good fun and a decent read, but a little dip from last month's issue, and one in which relatively little happened. I'm hoping the conclusion next month will justify this month's set-up.

If you enjoy Doctor Who, you'll probably get your 15 minutes of enjoyment here, but you won't remember much about this in a day or two. Fun, but too superficial to be more than a temporary distraction.

I enjoyed this issue on two levels. Firstly, it read well in its own right but, more importantly, by story's end it became clear this was just a prologue for a darker story that would be deeply personal for The Doctor, involving Gallifrey and his people. The book has meandered previously but is now on solid footing.

I'm pleased the book seems to be gathering momentum as it approaches the end of Year Two, making it a book I look forward to now rather than one I felt was underperforming.

Not my favourite read this month as you might have guessed. Let's try again next month.

Fun, entertaining, nostalgic, and the promise of much more to come with the teaser appearances of two very big hitters from the show. Top quality.But then you knew it would be, didn't you.

I needn't have worried about the "difficult second album" syndrome, this was every bit as good as last issue, and is at this rate going to be challenging for one of my favourite monthly books from any publisher. It's certainly the best of the Who titles for my money. Cornell and Jones are clearly having a ball writing and drawing this, and I'm having a ball reading it.

This book is indeed truly classic Who.

This is the best Dr. Who book bar none right now, I love this series so much I'd get a room with it.

For me, it has reaffirmed once more a love for 'my' Doctor Who. For five issues, he reversed the polarity once more.

Change reminds us why we love an idea, or character as much as we do. Nothing could sum up better than this book why we love Doctor Who so much.

This is as good a Doctor story as I have read in the last year. Houser is pressing exactly the right buttons, and Stott is drawing the hell out of everything. I can see the two are going to keep egging each other on creatively, which is obviously a good thing. Although The Doctor already has three companions, this book shows that, really, with Jody Houser and Rachael Stott, she actually has five.

Second issues can be tricky, and this felt a little like that, but what we had was good and promised much more to come. I'm certainly along for the long haul.

The sense of fun and adventure is everywhere in this book. We like that

Jody Houser and Rachel Stott certainly help these eyes see everything with a fresh enthusiasm. Their Doctor is most definitely The Doctor.

The fun continues, as I knew it would. This is a team that love their characters, and it shows in the affection shining through from both the writing and art. If you like fun comics, you've come to the right place.

A very entertaining, solid read, and once again a story that reads better than most of the TV show episodes. Keep those surprises coming, we love 'em!

Another solid, fun issue with teases of plenty more to come. This is one Doctor you should be happy to revisit every month.

Light hearted, free spirited, self knowing, and just great fun. This is The Doctor these times need. Long may she travel

A fun issue that was all about establishing relationships, about two Time Lords trying to be the alpha, and ultimately about bad decisions by some, and naivety by others. Expect fireworks next month, and squabbling. Lots and lots of squabbling.

Solid writing, solid artwork. Nice.

An enjoyable, if very light, issue. Does what it says on the tin.

Although ending with the cliffhanger, and finding out this was a two-parter was a bit bah humbug, I really enjoyed this. A fun story, great dialogue, and lots of subtle and more overt Christmas touches as the story progressed. Not a Christmas story at the expense of a good story, but a good story that has Christmas within it. Great stuff from Jody Houser, and lovely artwork by Ingranata. The festive scenes were especially nice. A perfect holiday special, and I can't wait to read the final part.

I feel like a mince pie after reading that. Job done Jody Houser and Roberta Ingranata. Happy Christmas!

Great start to a new year, just what we always want. Just don't blink.

Another fine issue Houser is just on fire at the moment. I get the sense of a writer really enjoying herself, knocking out a great story while throwing in plenty of in jokes and little nods to this and that.

Another fine issue. The storyline is unfolding nicely, with the nice interweaving of the new story with that of the TV episode 'Blink'.

A book that can't fail to make you smile.

Nothing like hitting the ground running, and The Doctor certainly did that here. I look forward to next issue, as The Doctor tends to shine in strange 1970's era monster stories, though that is of course normally the domain of the Third and Fourth Doctor's. Let's see what Twelve can do.

A fun read from start to finish. Nice ideas, classic themes, and The Doctor doing his thing. That'll do.

Barring any future interruptions, I look forward to next month's suitably watery wrap up. Do Doctor's have swimming trunks?

All change next month with a new creative team, new companion in Bill, and new story arc, but this was a fine send off for this particular team.

Great start for a new era, of both cast and creative team, and nice to see Bill shine in her first appearance. Bill liked this book. Be like Bill.

If you want to read a title that clearly captures the voice of its characters, then this is the one for you. As authentic as an episode of the TV show itself, even down to the cliffhanger ending. Great stuff.

I'll think we'll file this one under 'not bad'. Definite plus points for use of the Ice Warriors and Fenric, plus the Seventh Doctor mention, but negatives for a scrappy conclusion. That said, I like the cut of Richard Dinnick's jib, and look forward to seeing where he takes the The Twelfth Doctor.

Just two chapters left, let's hope they are as good as this one.

Yes, it's not going to be win any originality awards, but this is a solid Dr Who tale. Funny, full of witty dialogue and sprinkled with a little drama. Dinnick is proving himself quite the master of making good stories from any situation. You don't have to save the world every week after all.

Another solid, fun story, making good use of The Doctor's strengths, and using elements of past continuity to make new stories work even better. The Twelfth Doctor remains a consistently great read with Richard Dinnick at the helm. They both like shenanigans after all.

If Richard Dinnick stays on this book, Titan would be mad not to renew it. His ideas and scripts are up there with the best, and his use of Who lore a lot of fun. Always a top read, long may it continue.

I hope we do see another year of The Twelfth Doctor, and that Richard Dinnick will be back to write it. Twelve is gone, but never forgotten.

Great start to a new era, just hope we get a bit more meat on the bones next issue.

If this is the normal level of enjoyment I can expect, I'll be reading each and every month from now on.

A great first issue for the new creative team, with Julie my new favourite character anywhere. Julie's deadpan reaction to her entering the TARDIS for the first time probably summed up her character neatly: 'Don't think you can impress me with some cheap parlor trick in an old cabinet'

The Twelfth Doctor has never been written or drawn so well.

Looking forward to seeing if, or how, Robbie Morrison can top this start to his time on the book. His Twelfth Doctor is most definitely in.

Robbie Morrison's just showing off now, and he's got Rachel Stott joining in. Fine work all round.

Pure, unadulterated fun. Nothing wrong with that.

Big events need big beginnings, and Houser and Ingranata have launched this epic event with great style. It's a yes from me.

Solid entertainment full of Time Lords, Daleks, Space, Paradoxes, and everything in-between. The Doctor will see you now.

You don't just read this book, in a way you join in, you live it. Great stuff.

I guess you could say that overall I liked this issue, but didn't love it. Red suits Elektra though, no denying that.

The plants are taking over. Meat is murdered. Who's to blame?

So if you want to see just what Shanna does with a huge Man-Thing while a shocked Ka-Zar looks on, come back next issue. I sure will.

Still, I'll be back with a shovel and some salt next week to see if the Frost King is as bad as he seems. I'll chill until then. Ahem.

A quiet start, but with plenty of world building for the book. Event Leviathan is not your typical summer crossover event, this one looks to have a little meat on its bones, a little more substance than we are used to.

This is a really decent start for what looks to be a comic with a good premise, a well developed back story, and a group of characters that will develop as the plot progresses. Sci-fi with a unique viewpoint and a dash of humour should never be discouraged, so I look forward to seeing where Issue 2 takes both Jack and the reader.

This was a superb book from cover to cover, well written, well drawn, and well edited. Did I say superb?

The moral of the story? Punch despair in the face. I think we can all get behind that message. Lovely stuff.

I can only see this book getting bigger and even better, now Waid has done his scene setting and nods to the past, and Adams has got to draw some great panels and scenes, and that makes me even more excited for the next issue. Waid and Adams always raise the ante, so we are in for a treat.

Well above expectations, and definitely the best take on Fighting American since Simon and Kirby themselves. If you love fun in your comics, you'll love this.

Titan could charge double what they are and this book would still be cheap for the price. You won't be entertained any better than this (well, legally any way).

Gordon Rennie has shown how you write the perfect Fighting American book. Not just parody, not just serious, but a balanced mixture of the two. What you end up with is one of the best books on the shelves right now.

There's not enough fun in the world today, and anything that can make you smile and laugh needs recognition. This book has more fun than you can shake a 1954 time-displaced stick at. Let's make Fighting American a huge hit, it deserves it.

So, a great fighting return for the Fighting American we can support. This should be top of everyone's pull list.

This is as good a book as you'll find being put out anywhere, better than many of the DC and Marvels out there right now. When a writer at the top of his game 'gets' the character and concept, great things can happen. This book is certainly proof of that.

Something of a deceptive issue this time round. Still packed with knowing humour and great lines, and drawn exceptionally well, but compared to previous issues not a whole lot happened. Well, it seemed that way on first read through, second time round I realised just how much had happened, but it was such effortless reading I didn't cotton on. The perfect team for this book, full stop.

Looks like Fighting American and Speedboy aren't the only dynamite duo in this book.

This is one character, and one series, that will run and run… And run.

This book should be called The Flashes, as we get multiple generations of speedsters here, though Wally West is sadly absent for obvious DC Universe reasons. Williamson has made me realise why we all love this book, and why we'll miss him.

The only bad thing? It was over too quickly. Those 101 issues went by in a Flash.

'Keep Moving'. No looking back with this run I'm willing to bet.

I love it when things can still surprise me even after decades of collecting comics, and anything that can still put a smile on my face deserves nothing less than…

This was a joy to read from the first page to the last. It was almost like a throwback book, with a fantastically light tone that entertained throughout, with sparkling dialogue and nods to both the past and the future. I'm not sure there's anyone writing anywhere who dials up better banter than Adams. The art by Fernando Pasarin and Matt Ryan is a thing of beauty, with very simple layouts but perfect execution. Lovely clean line art, something I also enjoy. In both word and picture this issue excelled. It allowed long time fans like me a bit of nostalgia wallowing, and also gave new would-be fans a good jumping on point. It had, to use the terrible clich, something for everyone.

Another great issue. Though technically a Dark Crisis tie-in, its not really, its just a solid Flash family story that started well and has a whole lot of promise down the road.

Reality used to be a friend of mine. Flashpoint's changed all that. Again.

The best compliment I can pay to Freeway Fighter #1 is that it felt like a low budget, late 70's sci-fi action flick, peopled with B-list actors and probably made in Italy. Who wouldn't love that?

The issue ends, you have two choices. Forget you read this far, go and watch a soap opera OR pick up issue 3 when it comes out and live a long, fun and fulfilling life. The choice, as Fighting Fantasy taught us, is yours. (Don't be that guy who cheats, no-one liked them).

Another shout out as well for the ongoing homage text pieces to the Fighting Fantasy books, informative and nostalgic stuff from all involved. We are all geeks together.

They say you can't go home again, but Andi Ewington and Simon Coleby have shown that you can. For four brief issues I was 15 again, lying on my bed making life or death decisions, via Page 16 or 94. Can't buy that feeling.

Would I recommend? I'm on the fence but yes, just. There's definitely scope for improvement as the story develops, and there's enough to keep some people happy, but is it the game changing success DC want and need?

Next month, hand out those green and purple MLGA hats. Make Lexor Great Again!

They say there only so many stories in the world, and I think Geoff Johns is a master at recycling ideas enough to make what's old is new again. Derivative at times? Perhaps. Inspired by? Definitely. This book has definitely got legs.

Although I'm not sure the ten dollar price tag is justified, I would recommend this. Just. Silver Age Krypton got it over the line for me. Works every time.

Once again in the DC Universe, time ain't what it used to be.

A solid return for a character who should get more love than he currently does. This may change that…. Johnny Blaze, the original and still the best.

First impression of the new title? Excellent. When you take into account how cheap the digital only books are, it's an absolute steal. Two issues, three nice stories with three great characters and excellent creative teams. The only very slight negative is that the stories can be a little less layered than normal, due to space restraints, but good creators tend to find ways around that.

Ryan Parrott has indeed managed to, as a wise Ranger once said, 'Unleash the Power!'

Let's be honest, all we are really looking for with these books is a whole lot of fan service, and that's exactly what we got here. Straightforward plot, a little exposition, but mainly good guys fighting bad guys fighting massive forces of nature. Bunn and Williams give you what you want. It is of, course, all tremendous fun and impossible not to enjoy. I could only enjoy it more if Godzuki shows up.

I suspect that it doesn't matter if the Goblin is Green, Red, or Gold, Norman Osborn will never be a normal person. His intent is genuine, but there are just too many pumpkin bombs under the bridge.

Ultimately, for me, the story only just justified its page count, and slightly under-delivered on a decent premise. It probably does enough to satisfy its target audience however, so in that regard a thumbs up from me.

This book, and all the creators past and present, most definitely hit the bullseye.

I read the entire issue with a smile on my face. Can't give a book a better recommendation than that.

Not quite up there with Superman Earth One, but still a very good effort at making what's old new again. I'd happily recommend this one.

When the King of the Apes meets the King of the Japes, you know things are going to get…strange. Aragones and Yeates, Tarzan and Groo strange.

Lovely to read and to look at, what a fantastic first issue this was. Highly recommended.

This was a very promising first issue. It is a crowded market place at the moment, and you need to stand out from the crowd to succeed. I don't think Gutter Magic has done enough to stand out just yet, but I can see it getting there if things continue as strongly as this debut. It is certainly a world I would like to return to.

You may not think you like love stories, but you'll like this one. This is love and affection for a time and a place, places and characters, that we have grown up with. Gage has shown us that, sometimes, you can go home again.

Fantastic first two issues, one for the top of the reading pile next month for sure.

Very well written and drawn, using subtly altered real places, people, and events, this really captures a place and time far better than photos ever could. My expectations for next issue remain very high, let's hope the great work continues.

This is very much a world we should be grateful Christa Faust and Gary Phillips are walking us through, as it is not one we would wish to find ourselves in. It's a world where seedy lowlifes and corruption are rife, where you can trust very few people, and even those you think you can trust will sell you out for the right price. It's a place where doing the right thing has never been harder, as Roxy and Nick are finding. Do good guys always finish last?

Good guys always finish first, right? Well, not always. With this final issue, on balance I would say there was a draw, or at best a very pyrrhic victory for Roxy. As Peepland kept reminding us, this was never a fairy tale, it was always going to be a true reflection of a time and place. To do these characters justice, you don't get a nice, happy ending, you get the realistic one.

I nearly gave the book five stars, for art alone, but overall it's a probably a very solid four star read. Not for everyone of course, being aimed at the Young Adult market, but always fun to see a fresh take on a character. This Harley I sort of had a sneaking affection for. There's hope for me yet.

He-Man and the Masters of the Multiverse #1 is out now from DC Comics.

Sometimes, John realises, it's not better the Devil you know…

Perhaps not the most thrilling of opening issues, but a slow burner that should help deliver a solid storyline and payoff down the line.

Rather like cream, well written second banana characters always rise to the top if written well. Or by Zeb Wells.

Let's see if Aaron can supersize the fun for the start of the run-in to the wrap up.

This is a book just having fun, playing with characters and preconceptions, and more power to it. Nice writing, very nice art. What's not to like?

If you have watched the show you know Farah is a very important character in the Heroes universe, so she is certainly worthy of some spotlight, and this was a fair introduction. I just felt it lacked some energy, some creative drive to really launch the character, really make us root for her and find out how she gets from this place to her situation in the show. Still worth a look though.

While still not quite there yet, this was a better issue than last, and should be commended for that. Not one for newbies, but satisfying enough for fans of the TV show.

Rather like snakes and ladders, this series seems to go one rung up the quality scale one issue, then slithering down the snake one the next. This was not a bad issue, but just very thin on actual story. The positive to that is we know Joey Falco can produce the goods, so he must be saving the best for the last two issues.

If I was grading this, a 'Must do Better' would be written in the margin. A fair stab at the genre, but it is not reinventing the wheel here, there is plenty of narrative and back story to work with, and it needs to really pick up with Issue 2.

All that being said, I will be back for issue 3. The concept is sound, the lead character interesting enough, and there certainly feels as though there is much more to come.

El Vengador would have perhaps been better served remaining as a character on the small screen only, a medium he seemed far more at home in.

Hook Jaw #1 is released on December 21st, courtesy of Titan Comics

The artwork by Conor Boyle is very readable, and he has a skill for cramming a lot of detail into small panels but not making them feel overcrowded. There is also a nice blend of several panel pages, with some full page panels, mixing things up nicely. Although technique and composition are always strong, the only minor gripe is that faces, and facial expressions, are a little on the weak side. Overall though, very good.