Sam Rakestraw's Comic Reviews

Reviewer For: The Aspiring Kryptonian Reviews: 23
8.2Avg. Review Rating

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Action Comics (2016) #1063

Mar 12, 2024

'Action Comics #1063' concludes one of the best Superman and Bizarro showdowns in contemporary comics. Its been an action-packed Superman story that deals with sanity which is often a theme that Batman explores.

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Action Comics (2016) #1066

Jun 26, 2024

Action Comics #1066 is the latest in Brainiacs fight against Superman, not just in this story but historically. The Brainiac Queen tests the waters of the universe shes soon to inhabit as an antagonist. At the same time, as the houses of El and Brainiac continue to feud, the house of Luthor may be the ace in the hole.

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Action Comics (2016) #1069

Sep 27, 2024

Whenever Superman is in an arena of sorts, you know its going to be an event of a comic book. The action in Action Comics #1069 satisfies thanks to Simones immersive narrating, making you not only hear how loud the blows are but the motivation of why they are being thrown in the first place. This is the kind of writing comics need more of.

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Batman / Superman: World's Finest (2022) #25

Mar 19, 2024

Batman/ Superman: Worlds Finest #25 is a nice spiritual follow-up to issues #18 and #19 wherein we see one of their enemies first meetings. Its no grand spectacle, but it has been a while since weve had a Lex Luthor and Joker adventure even if it is just breaking into a heros hideout.

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Batman / Superman: World's Finest (2022) #26

Apr 16, 2024

(10/10) Batman/Superman: Worlds Finest #26 has fans rushing for the comic book store this week and its not hard to see why. The Worlds Finest teams up with the Worlds Funnest for whats going to be an unforgettable adventure with everything a fan could love.

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Batman / Superman: World's Finest (2022) #27

May 21, 2024

Batman/Superman: Worlds Finest #27 brings the contest that began in the last issue to a close in just as chaotic a matter as it began. Bat-Mite and Mr. Mxyzptlk are beginning to come off as the main protagonists of this arc as they do anything to increase the odds in our heroes and Earths favor. If there is a big if to Doom-Mites endgame, it has yet to be revealed.

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Batman / Superman: World's Finest (2022) #28

Jun 18, 2024

Batman/Superman: Worlds Finest #28 continues a visually spectacular adventure and battle with one of the most powerful characters DC has ever seen. Though you may want more from Batman and Superman themselves in this issue, there are far too many insane things happening to keep you entertained in the meantime. And, to think that Batman said these adventures werent supposed to be fun.

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Batman / Superman: World's Finest (2022) #29

Jul 17, 2024

Batman/Superman Worlds Finest #29 is a magical finale to what has been a magically fun story, and that is meant literally. Coming in a close with Return to Kingdome Come, Impossible is one of the best and must-read arcs in Mark Waids and Dan Moras Eisner-snubbed series.

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Batman / Superman: World's Finest (2022) #30

Aug 21, 2024

After the sprint, its time for the cool down and thats what Batman/Superman: Worlds Finest #30 delivers. Its a major improvement from the last one-shot we had, which had the problem of having too many pages for what it was. This one may feel like it has too few pages for what it is.

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Batman / Superman: World's Finest (2022) #31

Sep 18, 2024

Eclipso has returned and has Batman, Superman, and the rest of the Justice League in his sights. Batman/Superman: Worlds Finest #31 has everything that makes a DC comic easy to pick up and read with its big hero cast beyond just our two protagonists and immediate attack from Eclipso with no game of cat and mouse. Plus, its always inspiring to see the rise of a new artist.

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Batman / Superman: World's Finest (2022) #32

Oct 17, 2024

You get two whole super teams for the price of a team-up in Batman/Superman: Worlds Finest #32 in the battle against Eclipso. Batman and Superman havent been in unwillingly antagonist roles in this series yet and who better to get them back than DCs original team the Justice Society?

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Batman / Superman: World's Finest (2022) #33

Nov 20, 2024

I hope you have the reflexes of Superman himself because Batman/Superman: Worlds Finest #33 is all over the place as the Justice League and Justice Society attempt to corner Eclipso with the sun in his sights. Its madness all around the world with so much going on in such a short span of time in what is meant to be the final issue in the Eclipso arc.

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Batman / Superman: World's Finest (2022) #34

Dec 18, 2024

Judging a book by its cover, Batman/Superman: Worlds Finest #34 seems like a fun, little mystery (almost self-ware) to find our missing heroes but its made apparent that its not from the start. Krypto and Ace can make it fun at times and Batgirl is nice, which may leave readers wanting more.

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FCBD 2024: Absolute Power Special Edition #1

May 7, 2024

Now, we all turn our attention to House of Brainiac for the latest in what will be the final bridge before Absolute Power kicks off for the summer. The FCBD Absolute Power Special Edition is a nice little treat while we wait.

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My Adventures with Superman (2024) #1

Jun 4, 2024

One of the biggest questions when season one came out was if there was Dr. Ivo, then where was his most famous creation? His debut is right here in My Adventures With Superman #1, at the same time, how will this tie into the new season? There are plenty of reasons to get on this limited series.

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My Adventures with Superman (2024) #2

Jul 3, 2024

My Adventures With Superman #2 is a cool issue because it feels exactly what the show was pitched as a Clark Kent, Lois Lane, and Jimmy Olsen adventure without much Superman intervention. As it would happen, the battle for Amazos sentience isnt the only one that is just beginning.

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My Adventures with Superman (2024) #3

Aug 7, 2024

After season two took us to the furthest reaches of space, My Adventures With Superman #3 continues our heroes down-to-earth adventure of tangling with rival government agencies and quest to free Amazo from their clutches. Good thing nothing happens on bridges in superhero stories, right?

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My Adventures with Superman (2024) #4

Sep 4, 2024

Get ready for Christmas in September with My Adventures With Superman #4. Family is an essence of Superman stories and often something that gives us power. It looks like Amazos gift will be a heart. But will he get a chance to use it?

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My Adventures with Superman (2024) #5

Oct 4, 2024

If you like stories like The Iron Giant, then youre going to love My Adventures With Superman #5. Its that pivotal chapter in those tales about machines trying to escape their fates the way humans do. As Hogarth Hughes said, You dont have to be a gun, you choose.

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My Adventures with Superman (2024) #6

Nov 6, 2024

The Iron Giant-inspired take on Amazo ends and comes full circle in My Adventures With Superman #6. There are still some questions about how exactly it ties into season two, but we got a great Amazo story to add to the list of the characters evolution from a power-copying villain to a profound question of purpose and even humanity.

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Superman (2023) #19

Oct 23, 2024

Superman #19 is the kick this series needed with a Superfamily focus much like on Action Comics and House of Brainiac and is already more exciting than the previous arcs, though they all had their qualities. It also kind of feels like a 90s Dan Jurgens story with the return of Doomsday and inclusion of a time traveling figure that deals with Supermans future.

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Superman (2023) #20

Nov 27, 2024

Once a slower Superman title, now the best Superman series on the market, and it's thanks to this story and were only two issues into it. Superman #20 absolutely spoils us with nonstop Superman (and Superwoman) vs. Doomsday action and turns the kick it gives this series into a body slam.

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Superwoman Special (2024) #1

Dec 11, 2024

Superwoman Special #1 feels like more of an interlude than a special as the traditional Lois Lane-trying-to-write story is turned upside down by her status as Superwoman. A lot of gaps are filled between Absolute Power and now and the reason behind her powers is revealed.

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