This may be one of the best comics I have read. Ever. Thats not hyperbole. Rarely have I ever been so amazed at the perfect collaboration between writer, artist, inker and colorist. Every panel leaves you wanting more. There is literally nothing wrong with this book except for maybe the fact that certain scenes will make more sense if youve already read the new 52 Batman. Which you should have by now.

Metal can do no wrong. Weve been waiting for months to find out how the Batman Who Laughs came to be and this issue doesnt disappoint. It may feel a little rushed at times, but the issue does the trick. The Batman Who Laughs may be one of the most terrifying villains ever and his origin is the best yet.

Snyder takes us back to what he does best: a Batman book. Its a thoroughly amazing horror story that makes you root for the bad guy. Snyder, Jock, and Baron have crafted a masterpiece.

This is Snyder at what he does best. Its such a dark and moody and downright frightening book. Given the fantastic art from Jock and the amazing colors from David Baron, this might be my favorite tale from Scott Snyder yet.

With his breaking down of Batman, Snyder continues to prove why he is one of the best Batman writers ever.Theres no way out and Im loving it. This issue will leave you stunned over the revelations at the end.

This is possibly the best single book starring the Batman Who Laughs that Snyder has dished out. The art by Jock is top notch, the colors by David Baron are stunning, and the letters, of all things, by Sal Cipriano add this story a depth I wouldnt have thought possible.

Batman Who Laughs #6 is a beautifully done issue with amazing art from Jock, colors from Baron, and letters from Cipriano. And what may seem as a filler is redeemed as the Batman Who Laughs unveils his plans for our Batman. Its definitely a stunning issue you need to pick up if you havent already!

Snyder, Tynion, and Williamson craft an amazing story drawing from almost a century of Batman stories to take us into Bruce Waynes darkest nightmare. Its a story about losing all hope which is the running theme in the Dark Nights Metal story. Its engaging and horrific all at the same time. But if youre not up to your Batman lore, have an internet search site handy.

Brisson has created a worthy entry to the Age of X-Man theme. With amazing art from Marcus To and vibrant colors from Jason Keith, this book will leave you talking and may finally win you over to the Age of X-Man series!

Rosenberg and Yu give us a near perfect start to the resurrection of one of Marvel's most popular characters. The art is beautiful, the story is mesmerizing, and all I can think is how glad I am I only have to wait one week for the next issue.

Rosenberg does it again, deepening the mystery. Theres some concern he can wrap it up in 3 more issues, but so far, hes established himself as one of the better miniseries writers for the X-Men in a long time. The second issue does what I didnt think was possible, and provides a near perfect follow up!

Rosenberg is giving us an amazing story as he begins to tease at the answers but still leave us wondering what's next. And I'm more excited than I have been in a long while to find out. Two weeks is way too long to wait!

Matthew Rosenberg gives us many of the answers weve been clamoring for in another outstanding outing for the Phoenix. Issue #4, like the other 3 before it, will leave you wanting more, upset that it will still take a whole week to find out how it turns out.

Its a rollercoaster of emotions but Rosenberg handles it perfectly, giving us the Jean story we needed, even if its not the one many fans wanted.

By combining familiar elements with all new ones, Bellaire has done a fantastic job at this reboot. Everybody is so lifelike, you can hear the original actors and actresses voices. Only fantastic colors and art could make this book any better. Oh waitits got that too!

Are you a fan of Buffy? Or just of supernatural in general? Maybe of witty teenagers? Jordie Bellaire has nailed it perfectly helped with amazing art from Mora and Angulo. This is such a great series. Its not too late to start from scratch!

The perfect way to bring back a franchise. Transformers Generation One is an amazing story, revitalizing the Transformer name, giving us the best of good versus evil and the best of both Optimus Prime and Megatron. Forget what you remember from the old comics. This one is truly more than meets the eye!

Snyder and Tynion give us the origin story for a character we didnt know we needed until a couple months ago. The Grim Knight is dark, ruthless, and a reflection of where we would be if our justice system was irrevocably broken. Its a frightening tale that only they could bring us so well!

All hope seems lost, and even though we're far from over, Snyder gives us that glimmer of hope, that small sense that all is not gone, that the heroes will win. It's a wonderful issue, with some odd choices from the pantheon of DC villains, but they don't distract much. We get a glimpse into how the rest of the DC Universe is handling the crisis on Earth and we get a lot more from Dream!

Its your standard set-up piece, designed to get everything in motion for the grand finale. But unfortunately, its nothing more than that. No real revelations, no real shock, nothing that weve come to expect from the Metal series. Its a good book, but if youve been a big fan of the rest of the series, you might find yourself wondering is that it.

Snyder and Capullo deliver an outstanding finish to one of the biggest events in recent memory. Its an amazing story and (for once) filled with hope for our heroes.

I normally dont enjoy comic books based on TV shows or movies. Typically they lack the feel of the source material, lack the magic. But Greg Pak on Firefly has definitely changed my mind! It feels like the show in all the ways that matter and he has done Joss Whedon proud.

Another fantastic issue from Pak and McDaid. They handle the source material so faithfully. The characters feel like they just jumped off the screen but this isnt a rehash of the show as the characters even feel deeper than they ever have before.

Everybody should be reading this book. And if youre a fan of the show, what in the gorram universe are you waiting for? Pak and McDaid manage it again, assisted with fantastic colors from Costa. This has quickly turned into one of the most anticipated titles for me each month.

Its another fun issue that weve come to expect from this creative team. Pak and McDaid clearly understand these characters and are giving us great Mal moments. Its a little light on some of the characters but we cant expect a focus on everybody in an ensemble book. Its definitely another strong entry in one of my favorite adaptations of a TV series.

This issue acts like an interlude of massive play, serving to bridge the two acts, closing out the events from the previous arc and setting us up for the next. Its a beautiful issue and while some people may be tired of the Source Wall, this is, at heart, about finding your place in the universe and what happens when plans go awry.

Snyder and Cheung give us the Justice League we've been wanting. It's as good a start to an author's run as any I've read and now I can't believe I have to actually wait for part two! This month is going to be difficult!

Snyder takes a break to give Tynion a chance to explain how Luthor formed the Legion of Doom and its a well drawn and interesting tale, even if a little confusing to follow.

If youre a casual reader, you may find this book difficult, filled with dialogue and narration boxes, but if you can stick with it, this may be one of the best League stories yet. And that ending wow.

The Totality arc ends in as epic a fashion as it started and Snyder and company leave me wanting more. Its epic and weve only just scratched the surface. This issue leaves me eagerly waiting to find out whats next.

Another one-shot with guest writer James Tynion IV leaves me wanting with lackluster art and color and about a third of the book a little boring to read. Still, a good chunk is worthwhile and fans of the Batman Who Laughs should still get plenty of enjoyment.

Its a fun look at the League and how theyre dealing with the fallout of the Legion of Dooms attack and attempted theft of the Totality. Its an enjoyable issue but unfortunately, its probably a fairly forgettable one.

A needlessly epic story, another pointless end of the world story, and dull art combine to make this crossover rather boring. I wonder if Snyder hit his peak some time ago.

Snyder may have set the building blocks but Tynion has really given us the depth into the Legion of Doom that we need to make them a feared adversary. The Justice League isnt anywhere to be seen in this issue and thats not a bad thing as Tynion gives us a brilliant Joker who isnt one to mess with!

The creative team did wonders for this new storyline, especially focusing on Leaguers that arent usually in the spotlight. The art is fantastic and the story is filled with intrigue and mystery. Its a great chapter and if you havent been reading Justice League, maybe nows the time.

With Snyder and Tynion at the helm and assists from the fantastic artwork from Cheung, Morales, and Segovia, Justice League proves itself to be worthy of being the flagship title of DC, giving us the epic stories weve come to expect.

Snyder and Tynion prove that this is the book to buy. This is one of the best titles on the market right now, but be prepared to read. This issue is especially wordy (which I absolutely love).

Not many books leave me with my jaw on the floor like this one did. Snyder gives us a break from the constant universe-ending action to give us a new take on one of the heroes hes taken a liking to. Together with Jim Cheungs amazing art, this interlude between acts is one book nobody should be passing up on!

Tynion once again takes us into the motivations surrounding the Legion of Doom and while there is very little action in this story, if youve been following Justice League since the start, this issue is quite mindblowing. And if you havent been reading Justice League since the start, go back to No Justice, catch up, and meet us back here!

What seems like a weird idea (the 6th Dimension?) is pulled off perfectly with heart, fantastic art, and amazing colors. The creative team has really outdone themselves with this one!

Its not necessarily mind blowing, but what do you expect from the second issue in an arc. There are enough thrills to keep you entertained and secrets are revealed a little bit at a time. Snyder is definitely doing a good job with this series, even if this one isnt as jaw dropping as some of the others.

Its a fantastic book, despite a few minor criticisms. This arc is shaping up to be my favorite and yet I cant help but feel that Snyder and company are just getting started. If I werent already hooked on the League, I would be now.

Tynion and Manapul did what I thought would have been impossiblethey have recreated the origins of the DC Multiverse with incredible detail, by giving us the most dysfunctional family to ever have existedand I loved every panel of it. This will become a crucial story as the First Crisis!

Its Justice League versus Justice League! Its the perfect end to this arc and the perfect lead in to DCs Year of the Villain! Snyder, Jimenez, and Sanchez have combined to give us a near perfect book! If you havent been following Justice League, get to the store and read this whole arc! You wont be disappointed!

I will never look at librarians differently. Soule gives us a fantastic story of betrayal and shows that even the old librarians know how to kick ass. If youre not reading Darth Vader but are a fan of Star Wars, this is a series you should definitely pick up. Soule has demonstrated that he knows these characters and he knows what makes Star Wars so enduring.

Who knew there was more to Darth Vader than just a big bad guy? Apparently, Charles Soule knew! Such a great issue exploring Darth Vader's insecurities!

In a clear example of mediocrity, Soule gives us the Vader story we really couldnt care less about. Some enjoyable parts, some nice dialogue, but nothing that made my jaw drop, that made me excited for the next issue. Still, its only the first issue in a new arc. Im willing to see where this will take me.

It may not be as wild as the other issues, but its definitely more thought-provoking, giving us some great insight into how Vader establishes his dominance. Its a well-told story and any Darth Vader fan is sure to love this! Heck, any Star Wars fan!

A Darth Vader story with only a little Darth Vader. It's nothing outstanding, and if it's your first foray into this series, don't get discouraged. If Soule has proven anything, it's that he understands Vader and we can expect this arc to pick up next issue.

Once again, we find very little of Darth Vader in this book and that seems odd considering the title is Darth Vader. Its a good story, plenty of fan service (much like the previous issue) but how long until we get to see the Lord of Sith in some real action with some real development?

Scott Snyder, James Tynion, Joshua Williamson, and Francis Manapul give us an action-packed new Justice League that has excited me for the first time since Rebirth. Its a fun ride and fans of the League wont be disappointed to pick this book up.

Its more of the same from Snyder and company. Theres nothing really new in this issue, but its still a fun read and if youre just not feeling it, youve either become too jadedor comics just arent your thing.

I have mixed feelings because the art is hard to swallow, but ultimately, this book really shines, especially for Starro fans. Snyder, Williamson, and Tynion are really giving me a fantastic Justice League story and I cant wait for next weeks finale!

At the end of the day, the story is forgettable and the ultimate threat just doesnt feel threatening enough, but its a good issue and does a good job preparing us for the next series of Justice League books. So by that metric, the story is a success, even if you could pass it up and not miss much.

Its a bit of a mixed bag with a book that has some outstanding art but the storytelling is difficult to follow. Its got some room for improvement but Im liking the direction of this series so far.

This new Cyber Force is really taking off as the team is starting to come together. Its a bit of a letdown art wise, but the story and colors more than makeup for it.

Its more of the same from the creative team. If you havent liked Cyber Force up to this point, this probably wont be the issue to sway you. But if youve enjoyed it (as I have), thisll be another fun book. Personally, Im just really excited to see how the rest of the classic team get introduced.

With the first issue underway, I think its too early to fairly critique this series but this issue definitely gives me hope. Its building up. Where to, I have no idea, but Im interested enough to stick with it. Especially with the promise of Warpath and Domino! Sure, its pretty much like X-Force (a bunch of killers on the same team) but if it works, why mess with it?

I was torn on this issue. I actually love Warpath. Been a fan since his Uncanny X-Men days and his later X-Force outing, but nowit feels like Pak is just trying to make a Wolverine team. I was disappointed in this issue, despite having it start out strong. The overall arc so far is compelling though, so I have no problems sticking with it.

This was really a fun issue. It's nice to not be so serious and having Logan and Sabretooth team up reluctantly to save Domino? Definitely a good time. Especially with Logan and Sabretooth bickering like an old married couple. You won't be disappointed.

Another solid outing"hope it lasts.

I loved this issue. It's not filled with action, but just seeing the humanity in one of the scientists made the difference. Starting and ending the issue with Jenny was a masterful move by Pak and I really found myself caring about her. Plus, we got to get more Domino. That's always a plus!

Were back to just the mutants. And Im glad. After Weapons of Mass Destruction, Im cautiously optimistic about the path were now taking and definitely curious in the future developments of Weapon H.

This is one of those series that I really want to like. It started out as one of those undiscovered gems that nobody was buying but everybody should. But the problems I had with this book have been for the past several issues. I actually love the new Hulkverine and I love Logans role in this, but you could drop everybody else and we wouldnt lose much from the story. Heres hoping we get a bit more development as we go.

Im bored with this story. The issue itself is decent, but I found myself wanting to skip ahead a month to read the new arc that would be without Hulkverine. If youve stuck with it this long, youll probably want to buy this bookbut if youre new to the series and wondering if its worthwhile? Wait four weeks.

Pak gives us a good wrap up to a story that's taken way too long to get to this point. It's a fun issue and while the storyline has a whole has just dragged on and gotten tiresome, this book is fast paced and doesn't waste time. Check it out knowing that the Weapon H story is finally behind us and we can move on now!

If you havent read Weapon X yet, dont pick this book up. If you stuck with Weapon X through the entire Weapons of Mutant Destruction storyline then youre like me and too stubborn to drop it and this book probably wont tip the balance for you. But dont get excited for it. Theres nothing jaw-dropping about it.

Mediocre art combines with some fun storytelling to give us an above average PSA about the dangers of drugs and the benefits of a non-interventionist foreign policy. Plus, we get to see Nuke and Sabretooth side by side! Pak gives us an enjoyable bit of action and proves that even if his plots arent filled with substance, he knows how to write these characters.

Pak gives us a nicely wrapped up end to the arc and perfectly sets up the next one. Some fun character development from several of them leaves me thinking this might be the first story with Nuke Ive actually enjoyed.

Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente deliver a Wolverine-centric Weapon X story and Im happier with it than I thought possible! Its a story of Logan versus Sabretooth that really gets into nuts and bolts of the relationship. Maybe its been done before, but its never left me so excited to read the next issue!

Fans of Logan and Sabretooth wont want to miss it. Its definitely enjoyable, but unfortunately, comics are a visual medium and you may not be able to look past the art. Still, Pak gives us an insightful glimpse into one of the most dysfunctional bromances. Of course, Pak also gives us the furball special so Im not sure if this is a win or not.

Maybe not perfect, but pretty darn good. Good art, good characterization, and fantastic interactions between Sabretooth and the rest of Weapon X. Its an overall fun issue!

Omega Red is backand despite the fact that its Omega Red, Pak and Van Lente (helped with some outstanding art by Yildiray Cinar and colors from Frank DArmata) give us an unexpected treat of a story. Its more fun than I expected and worth the read.

Pak, Van Lente, and Cinar deliver another fun book. Its definitely an enjoyable read with plenty of action and drama. Its all leading somewhere and if youve been unsure about Weapon X in the past, you may want to give this arc a try.

What could have been a fun story is done in by bad art. Its happened before and itll happen again. Lets just move on and hope Weapon X #21 is better.

What may have been a fun book is once again mired by artwork that, good or not, does not belong in this type of book.

If you havent read Weapon X yet, this is the issue to start. If you stopped, this issue would be a great one to jump back on. Its a fun issue and what the title should have been from start to finish.

Its a mostly forgettable story with fantastic characters. Sabretooth and crew save this issue from being just another boring slugfest. If you like the characters, you wont regret checking this one out.

With a good replacement for Cinar in the art department, I was hoping for more with this issue, but Pak and Van Lente fail to deliver in almost every part of this chapter.

The dynamic duo of Pak and Van Lente, along with the exciting art from Pizzari and the dynamic colors from DArmata have resulted in an extremely fun issue. Its a shame this series is almost over but maybe Marvel can be convinced to put this foursome on Weapon X-Force on a regular basis.

Pak and Van Lente craft a tale of redemption for Sabretooth but can someone who helped murder an entire civilization really be redeemed? With amazing art, this issue is a must-read for any Sabretooth fan.

Despite any problems, its an enjoyable issue nonetheless with Sabretooths tale finally wrapping up. Leaves me hopeful for the future and wanting more of this creative team. The series has had its ups and downs, but this issue and arc have redeemed it. Sabretooth fans definitely dont want to miss this!

I want to give this one a higher rating. I really do. I'm looking forward to the rest of the series, but I think for a premier issue"there just wasn't enough happening here. Not enough hints dropped. Not enough development.

I want to like this issue. I really do. But I do read comics for the story and right now, we're not getting much. The art is awesome, but we're no different now than we were at the start of issue #1. It's a little frustrating. I haven't given up hope (get it? Hope?) but issue #3 better give me more than just Cable kicking ass.

I was pleased with this issuebut not entirely blown away. Im hoping were moving in the right direction. This one is a definite improvement over the previous two, even if the wings on the soldiers were silly. But Conquest??? Really?

Admittedly, this one has a bunch of Cable being Cable. So if you dont care for Cable, you probably wont enjoy this book, no matter how much I did. But lets face ithe takes on about 20 guys on horseback with futuristic weaponsand kicks their collective behinds. Its a fun romp and while its not a terribly deep story, its fun seeing Cable back. Still, I wouldve given it a higher score if this didnt feel so 1990s.

Brisson is clearly a fan of X-Men comics as he draws from the last three decades of X-Men and X-Force comics for his story, but it still feels unnatural and forced. It's like taking a trip down memory lane but just being given snippets that make almost no sense out of context. It's fun and all, but it's missing that real "wow" factor.

Brisson flounders a bit as he breaks a cardinal rule of stories involving time travel. And still no Blink! The story itself is fun but as a whole, it lowers the overall quality of the arc. Cable may be on his last leg unless we can get something amazing next issue.

It's a decent enough issue, and better than the last one, but if you're a fan of either Selene or Blink, you'll be disappointed. Already reading Cable? Might as well pick this one up. But if you haven't started? Probably best to skip it.

The 90s werent all great and while Brisson started out giving us some great nostalgia, he ends up reminding us what was wrong with the 90s. Its an action-packed episode that leaves more questions than answers and ultimately feels like a wasted opportunity.

A new creative team brings back the Cable we all know and love! Cable and Hope are together again and its definitely a story Cable fans wont want to pass up.

Nadler and Thompson continues what is turning out to be one of my favorite Cable stories as they offer what is possibly the most human version of the future mutant soldier.

Despite a fun glimpse into the past, future, and alternate realities, this entry into the newest Cable arc feels a little bland. Maybe Nadler and Thompson should focus more than a single issue during each time period.

Nadler and Thompson toss us in a time machine, taking us back to 1991 and, for many of us, our childhood, revisiting one of the teams that made the 90s so memorable. Its a fun book, with tons of nostalgia, and a great chapter in this arc. Ill definitely be sad to see them go!

Its not often you find a writer (or writers in this case) that tell a more human story of Cable thats not all guns-a-blazing shoot everybody, talk tough with a cigar hanging from his mouth, but thats exactly what Thompson and Nadler have done here. Im sorry to see this creative team go as this was one of the best Cable stories Ive read in years.

Theres nothing new with this issue. Its decent enough, but weve seen this done before. Hard to say if Hitch will do it better than writers before him, but for now, this issue just felt a little flat to me. Still, the pacing was good, and some of the scenes were fantastic, so its worth a read. Just dont expect to be blown away.

I already dont like the Junior League. Im seriously unimpressed with Hitchs storytelling here. Im hoping it gets interesting, because I think theres something going on with Hunter and hes the only one I really care about at this point (which is odd because Wonder Woman and Superman were never my favorite of DCs heroes). If I werent stubborn, this book would be enough to make me stop Justice League. But I know they all have bad issues and bad arcs. Im just hoping this isnt indicative of whats to come.

After such a great ending to last issue, I expected to finally get more. But instead we get just talking. And talking. And more talking. There are ways to balance out action and dialogue and to move the story along, but this just fails at it. And that cover. Oh, that cover! Still, we get some build-up, so this story wasnt a complete loss.

Its a step above what came before. And while still has its major flaws, this is the first exciting issue of this arc. The first one thats kept me wanting more. And now Sovereign, the best part of #26, is poised to make an entrance with most of the League incapacitated. For the first time, Im eagerly awaiting the next issue.

Just like last issue, Im left actually wanting to read the next book, eagerly awaiting Wednesday in two more weeks. The action is enjoyable, some of the twists are fun to see, and the drama between Aquaborg and family, especially where Sovereign is concerned, is intriguing. It wasnt a mindblowing issue, but considering what Hitch has cranked out so far, this was above the rest.

Could've been stronger. Made some missteps. All in all, a slightly above average book. If youre not already reading Dark Nights Metal, you can skip it, but if youre a fan of all things Metal, then this book is definitely worth reading.

An enjoyable read, but I can only really recommend this if youre either already reading Justice League (and, like me, too stubborn to put it down), a fan of all things Metal, or a fan of Cyborg. If you werent reading Justice League before now, this one probably wont be enough to make you start.

A fairly uninteresting story does not bode well for Priests first arc. Ill give it a chance but if I werent so stubborn, Id be dropping this title from my pull list.

While I understand and can appreciate Priests desire to give us a story more grounded in reality and more personal than weve seen for a while, this one isnt working so far. The overall theme of the arc is still not working as a believable story. Still, some of the character development is nice and so its worth a read.

After two lackluster issues, Priest finally starts to show us what his mark will be. He tackles a topic thats been done before, but possibly not with as much depth and Justice League is finally getting interesting!

Priests run has taken shape and Im liking what Im seeing. Still room for improvement, but the commentary on celebrities is great to read and for the first time in a long time, Im looking forward to the next Justice League issue!

Just as Priest seemed to be moving forward, we take a giant hit as Priest takes us back to the same problems I have with the first issue of this run. The art is good, we get some nice development from Cyborg, and some great monologuing from the Flash, but ultimately, this issue feels like every bit of improvement over the past few issues was just thrown out the window.

Churchill gives outstanding pencils as Priest puts us into a twitter barrage that reminds us how the League would fare in the real world. Its more of an openly political issue than we might normally see from comics, but its definitely a fun read, even if we dont see Superman super-punching anybody. And it most definitely will make you think.

Priests interesting commentary is hamstrung by poor art and some needless filler pages. Its a good story, but horrible to look at. I wouldve preferred a traditional book.

Its probably the most thought-provoking issue yet with some good humor mixed in. If you love Priest, youll love this issue. If youre not a big fan of Priests workgive this issue a shot. It may turn you around.

Priest provides a simple solution to a complex problem. This issue will have you cheering for the bad guys and leave you clamoring for the next issue. And it will probably make you want to pick up Priests Deathstroke run as well (it sure did for me).

Priest bids farewell as the League is all set to take up residence in the new Hall of Justice. Its supposed to be an ending filled with the promises of tomorrow, but it feels hollow, almost as if this isnt the ending Priest wanted, but its the ending we get to set up No Justice.

This reboot misses the mark in some parts but keeps the reader interested enough to check out more. Its part political drama, part mystery, all rock em sock em robots. Worth checking out if youre a transformer fan and as with most IDWs Transformer books, its more intelligent than a book about an 80s cartoon containing transforming cars and planes has any business being.

Its some interesting philosophical questions asked and a great look at the peace that Cybertron actually enjoyed before the war, but its hampered by some art that just isnt catching my attention.

It's a fun book. Not a great one. But fits in perfectly with the tone Pak set in the first three Weapon X issues. It's definitely one worth reading, but if you loved it when Hulk got all "Hulk Smash!" then you might have an issue"especially if you haven't seen anything of Cho as Hulk.

It's a good issue. Not much action, but a lot of moral dilemmas and reminder of the racism that exists in the X-Men's world.

Pak continues his ethical discussion and I'm thoroughly enjoying it. But this issue was mostly a set-up issue"and so were the previous 2 issues. I would have preferred something a little more fast paced. At least now that they've reached Weapon X, something is gonna hit the fan. Probably the Hulk.

I feel like the ending of the Sopranos. Such a long and enjoyable show and the finale just cuts to black without any real resolution. Heres hoping it picks back up as Weapon X follows Weapon H.

Its worth a read (to get the complete story), but dont get your hopes up. Batman: the Devastator is by far the weakest of the Metal one-shots. The art is amazing, but it doesnt fit the subject matter and the story itself jumps around too much, preventing itself from really reaching that fever pitch the other books have managed.

Don't think of this as the start of the arc. If you haven't already, start at Weapon X #1 and read them in order. Because then this book definitely fits in well.

If youre already a big Liefeld fan, youll probably enjoy it as much as any of his other works. If you cant stand Liefeld, youll hate it. And if youre like me, and recognize Liefelds work for what it is, and hope that maybe hes improved over the past 25 years, youll be sorely disappointed.

Grant Morrison joins in on a book that may be labeled as a tie-in but is more essential reading and therein lies the problem. Its pretty standard for Morrisons craziness but his style of writing does not fit with the tone of the rest of the Metal series. If youre a die-hard Metal fan, youll read it regardless, but you may regret your time and money spent on this issue.