Lauren Fiske's Comic Reviews

Reviewer For: Dark Knight News Reviews: 33
7.2Avg. Review Rating

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DC's Harley Quinn Romances (2023) #1

Feb 2, 2023

I want to congratulate DC on such a stellar outing and the many teams that worked on the different chapters. creating a collection such as this one can't be easy and DC used this opportunity to provide work for several new and up-and-coming talents. Any future Valentine's Day issues will hopefully feature even more new creators and team ups. Also, more queer stories!

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Deathstroke Inc. (2021) #1

Oct 2, 2021

Are there any allusions we missed? What are you most looking forward to in this series? Drop a comment below.

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Deathstroke Inc. (2021) #2

Oct 28, 2021

I'm captivated by the mysteries presented in this issue. I think it's pretty easy to stay on the edge of your seat until the next issue comes out! What do you look forward to seeing in future issues? Did you think anything was missing from this one? Drop a comment below!

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Deathstroke Inc. (2021) #3

Nov 26, 2021

My few complaints with this issue are really only limited to the length of the story! The intrigue's always increasing and the art just keeps getting better. I'm especially pleased that none of the issues have been as terrifying as the first one (remember those bees?) because I thought I was going to have a hard time reviewing this book! Even the terrifying aspects of Deathstroke have been entertaining, though and I'm excited for the direction readers are being taken in.

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Deathstroke Inc. (2021) #4

Jan 1, 2022

Deathstroke Inc. #4 is mostly a transitional issue. While these are important in the overall arc of the series, that means that it isn't the most exciting. The plot is pretty basic and doesn't stand out. The fast pace is fun and it's great to understand more of the canon of DC and this title, but transitions can only get you so far.

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Deathstroke Inc. (2021) #5

Jan 29, 2022

I do think the final scene has immense potential and am excited to see what Joshua Williamson and the team behind DeathstrokeInc. come up with next. For now, though, I'm going to keep that final image of Deathstroke in my mind's eye.

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Deathstroke Inc. (2021) #6

Feb 26, 2022

Deathstroke Inc. #6 was alright. The issue won't be an award winner and receives my lowest rating for an issue in this series. In all honesty, it mostly just gets us from #5 to #7.

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Deathstroke Inc. (2021) #7

Mar 26, 2022

Slade had mentioned seeing a dark vision of the future. I'm not sure if the villains from the closing pages of this chapter are the threat he saw, and only time will tell what will become of Deathstroke's fears.

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Deathstroke Inc. (2021) #8

Apr 29, 2022

Deathstroke Inc. #8 was neither good nor bad, but it was absolutely just a crossover issue, both for the series and the “Shadow War” arc. I can't believe I'm writing it, but I miss the storyline about Slade Wilson kind of going off the deep end and creating his own villainous cooperative. Hopefully,we'll be back to our regularly scheduled Deathstroke shenanigans in the next issue.

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Deathstroke Inc. (2021) #9

May 27, 2022

I also wonder if we'll see Deathstroke, Batman, and Robin encounter one another in this way again. The crossover was amazing, but I do want more Slade Wilson-centered stories for his series. Now that “Shadow War” is over, I'm sure we'll be back to Deathstroke the Terminator in no time.

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Deathstroke Inc. (2021) #10

Jun 30, 2022

I'm looking forward to finding out more about the grey anti-hero and understanding more about what makes him tick. What did you think of this week's issue? Are you excited to learn more about Slade Wilson's origins? Leave a comment below.

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Deathstroke Inc. (2021) #11

Jul 29, 2022

Are there any details we missed? What do you hope to see happen between Green Arrow and Deathstroke? Drop a comment below with theories and ideas!

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Deathstroke Inc. (2021) #12

Aug 27, 2022

This arc really has me hooked! Deathstroke Inc. continues to evolve and grow with fantastic art, colors, and an engaging story. Clearly, there's a lot more to unpack with Slade's backstory (if that ending is any indication!), so I'm really excited to see how this continues to go. Admittedly, I'm a bit over Wintergreen, so I hope to see more interactions between Deathstroke and Green Arrow instead. I'm also excited to see how Slade reacts to the news of his unborn child and how that will continue to affect his psyche.

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Deathstroke Inc. (2021) #13

Sep 29, 2022

Deathstroke Inc. #13 slowed down a lot. This is common with transitional issues, but it's still a bit disappointing. As far as transitional chapters go however, this was pretty top tier.

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Deathstroke Inc. (2021) #14

Oct 27, 2022

Drop us your opinions and comments below!

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Deathstroke Inc. (2021) #15

Nov 23, 2022

Hopefully, future chapters will bring back the vibrancy and excitement of those from the inception. Trying at patience, we shall see.

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The Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries (2021) #1

Apr 24, 2021

Stay tuned for more issues and reviews ofThe Batman and Scooby-Doo Mysteries. If you've read the first issue, drop a comment about your impressions below!

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The Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries (2021) #2

Jun 8, 2021

Tune in again for the next review of The Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries, and if you have any thoughts on this issue, drop a comment below!

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The Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries (2021) #3

Jun 18, 2021

This issue seemed like it was trying to pack a lot into a limited page amount. While I was entertained, some bits of the story were a bit boring.

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The Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries (2021) #4

Jul 16, 2021

Anybody else have more positive thoughts to share or pushback on my opinions? I'd genuinely love to hear them.

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The Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries (2021) #5

Aug 14, 2021

Fellow readers, what did you think? Please let us know.

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The Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries (2021) #6

Sep 18, 2021

What did you think of this issue? Should the comics include more callbacks to previous iterations of Batman or Mystery Inc.? Drop a comment below.

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The Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries (2021) #7

Oct 12, 2021

All the same, I'm excited for the next issue of The Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries, if only because things can only get better as the series comes to a close.

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The Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries (2021) #8

Nov 10, 2021

I'm just unsure about this time around. The Batman/Scooby-Doo Mysteries #8 had a lot more violence (to some extent) and shenanigans compared to the previous issues but didn't go for any level of accuracy or depth in the madness. The series doesn't seem like it takes itself as seriously as I'd prefer it to, this chapter especially.

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The Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries (2021) #9

Dec 15, 2021

We've got three issues left in this series and if they're like this one, I sadly won't be sorry to let it go. I'm holding out hope however and I'm still on the edge of my seat for next time! What are your thoughts on this issue? Is my harshness warranted? Let me know.

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The Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries (2021) #11

Feb 13, 2022

There's only one last adventure coming with the Bat and Mystery Gang combo. Now that it's at its end, I'm a bit sad. The series has been delightful on the whole, and I've loved getting to see the most iconic crime solvers ever working together. Perhaps they'll get a new animated feature together soon.

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The Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries (2021) #12

Mar 12, 2022

If our collective experience has proven anything, it's that no matter how many cases we solve… there arealways more mysteries to be found.

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The Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries (2022) #1

Oct 14, 2022

Future issues are sure to be more action-packed, and maybe they'll even feature more fun cameos from both the Batman and Scooby-Doo universes. As Ra's says to Velma, "Patience.

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The Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries (2022) #2

Nov 23, 2022

I'm truly glad that the series is anything but mediocre. Sure, these stories aren't going to teach you life lessons or inspire a massive cinematic franchise. But why does media have to be "serious all the time anyway? I'm grateful for this little comic and the little bits of escapism to my childhood it provides. I'm sure it will continue to be a brief but lovely departure to youth for us all.

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The Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries (2022) #3

Dec 16, 2022

Overall, this issue was fine. It's not stellar, won't break records, or make history, but we've got another mystery solved by Batman and Mystery Inc. and you can't ask for much more than that.

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The Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries (2022) #4

Jan 13, 2023

Did anybody else enjoy this issue as much as I did? Do you think the Scooby Doo elements were well done? If so, please leave a comment below!

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The Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries (2022) #5

Feb 16, 2023

I got what I wanted overall and I'm sure there's more Scooby Doo content coming down the line. This week's issue just felt a bit safe to me.

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The Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries (2022) #6

Mar 15, 2023

The Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries #2.6 was okay. Personally, this issue was a miss for me but it's an okay comic to read if you're looking for something simple. I think more could have been explored with the ultimate villain of the issue as well as the inclusion of Madame Xanadu. I also think a more complicated crime than a string of bank robberies would have suited the story more, but maybe that's just me.

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