Joseph Pines's Comic Reviews

Reviewer For: KPB Comics Reviews: 11
8.3Avg. Review Rating

9.5
Absolute Wonder Woman (2024) #15

Dec 24, 2025

Absolute Wonder Woman #15 isn't just a testament to Kelly Thompson's phenomenal writing or Hayden Sherman's jaw-dropping artwork, but to the Absolute line as a whole. Each individual series has had time to breathe and establish itself, and these iterations of characters before bringing them together.

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9
Assorted Crisis Events (2025) #7

Dec 15, 2025

Assorted Crisis Events #7 continues the career-defining independent series with a heartbreaking story about a man giving in to a world that wants nothing to do with him. It's not an easy read, but it is one of the best of the year.

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9
Batman and Robin (2023) #27

Dec 9, 2025

Batman and Robin #27 is an excellent example of what makes these characters shine, even amid the sea of oversaturation.

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8
Batman and Robin (2023) #29

Jan 18, 2026

Batman and Robin #29 has a lot working against it. It's a fairly small-scale story in a series that is rapidly approaching its final issue, and yet in spite of that, it's the best the dynamic duo has been in a while. With fantastic art and great character work, it'll be a shame to see the series go.

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7
Captain America (2025) #6

Jan 22, 2026

Overall, the final package of Captain America #6 makes for a weird middle point in Zdarsky's run. It feels like the start to a story that will suffer from being sandwiched in between two major events, and unfortunately, it seems like one that will be forgotten compared to what came before and what is sure to come after.

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6.5
DC K.O. (2025): Wonder Woman vs. Lobo

Dec 13, 2025

While DC K.O.: Wonder Woman v.s. Lobo may not be the main dish, it makes for a half-decent garnish.

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7.5
DC K.O. (2025): Harley Quinn vs. Zatanna

Dec 19, 2025

DC K.O.: Harley Quinn vs. Zatanna is a mixed bag. As a tie-in, it justifies itself by echoing the main series' core conflict, yet it's hindered by character work that feels thin compared to contemporary iterations.

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7.5
DC K.O.: Knightfight (2025) #3

Jan 8, 2026

DC K.O.: Knightfight #3 is a masterclass in clickbait. A series that promises an all-out brawl between father and sons turns into a tasteful character study of what makes each Robin unique and how Bruce views each one.

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8.5
Die (2018): Loaded #3

Jan 18, 2026

Die: Loaded #3 truly shows off the strengths of this world. This universe is far more expansive than just a single series; it lends itself to the exploration of many characters. In that way, it really embodies its TTRPG roots, embracing a party of diverse individuals and proving that this world is more of a format than a singular narrative.

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10
The Power Fantasy (2024) #14

Dec 19, 2025

If you aren't reading The Power Fantasy, you're missing out. The writing presents a new take on an X-Men-like superhero family and amps up the personal drama and human side to 10.

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9
The Power Fantasy (2024) #15

Jan 23, 2026

While it would be a loss to no longer have the series to look forward to, the brilliant tragedy that Gillen and Wijngaard have weaved together here is already making it one of the best books of the decade. So even with the future unclear, after reading issue 15, you can absolutely count on a finale that fires on all cylinders.

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