Blue Beetle #7

The current Blue Beetle creative team found a perfect way to honor Giffen by taking Jaime on a whirlwind tour of the DC Universe, past to future. Giving chances for other creators to come in and celebrate the late writer by visiting some touchstones one more time, but instead of giving into grief, this was a fun issue that reminds you of the joy of comics and character's impact. It's a perfect comic for fans to return to and a wonderful treat for the next generation to discover DC's history and Giffen's fingerprint on it. Read Full Review

One comic cant come close to capturing even the best of Keith Giffens work. Thankfully, this one doesnt try. The issue doesnt include references just because theyre recognizable, but because theyre also logical for its needs. Giffen could blend compelling plots, emotional characters, and absurdist humor with seeming effortlessness. In that way Blue Beetle #7 tries to be as much a tribute to what Giffen made as it does to how well he made it. Read Full Review

The stakes are very high in this title, and the final segment between Jaime, Booster, and Ted reminds us of that in a big way before heading back to the present. Now that the initial threat of Blood Scarab has been removed, I am very intrigued to discover what this creative team has planned next for the title. Read Full Review

With Blue Beetle #7, Trujillo leads an all-star line-up of creators in paying tribute to one of the greats. Mixing in humor with heart, the latest adventure of Jaime Reyes is an instant hit. Superb writing highlights the incredible imagery that pays tribute to Giffen in spades. This is a great read that comic fans will not want to miss out on for NCBD. Read Full Review

The mix of action, personal growth, off the wall charm, and fun is something no fan of Giffen or Blue Beetle will want to miss, so make sure you don't. Read Full Review

Blue Beetle #7 is a chaotic celebration of a career. The issue is more of a touching tribute than a coherent story, which is acceptable for a creator like Keith Giffen. This book has both fourth-wall-breaking madness and some genuine and gentle family moments, which have just as much power. Read Full Review

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Mar 06, 2024

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derbycomics

Mar 05, 2024

Josh Trujillo writes a heartfelt tribute to the late legend Keith Giffen, cleverly disguised as a plot-advancing transition issue between the Scarab War arc & Jaime's next adventures. Jaime goes on a whirlwind adventure through the DC Universe's past, present, & future, all thanks to the affable Booster Gold's wonky time travel tech. This journey serves a dual purpose. It allows Jaime to connect with elements of the Universe Giffen helped create, while also laying the groundwork for what's to come. While he could have easily turned this into a collection of separate mini-stories to honor Giffen, Trujillo deftly crafts an engaging linear story that doesn't feel clunky or misguided. What truly elevates the issue is the way it celebrates Giffen's work via the art. A variety of artists, each w/ their own unique style, depict the different eras Jaime visits. This stylistic shift beautifully mirrors the time travel aspect & pays homage to Giffen's artistic collaborators throughout his career. Series artist @adriangutierrezart bookends these sequences w/ his usual beautiful artwork. One of Giffen's trademarks was his ability to blend humor w/ genuine emotional moments. Blue Beetle #7 captures this wonderfully. We see lighthearted banter between Jaime & Booster Gold, but also a touching scene where Jaime encounters his mother. These moments add depth & heart to the issue, reminding us why we love these characters. This was a tribute comic, a plot-advancing issue, & a celebration of DC history all rolled into one. The story is engaging, the artwork is fantastic, & the emotional core shines through. This is a must-read for any Blue Beetle fan or Keith Giffen fan! more

Psycamorean

Mar 15, 2024

This was a standout issue.

Jawsh

Mar 22, 2024

A ton of fun and interesting, surprising direction to take! Though all the different skin tones on Jamie depending on the artist was distracting lol

Screaming Enigma

Mar 23, 2024

This was the best issue of the series yet. I think Trujillo did a nice job of balancing this as being a transition issue, between Scarab War and the next storyline, and as a tribute issue to the late, great Keith Giffen. I appreciated the use of different artists to convey different time periods, as I think it adds a really nice touch by making each period feel unique. This had another sudden ending like the issue before it, but this series continues to be good overall and I continue to look forward to what's coming next.

Simon DelMonte

Sep 14, 2024

Sweet and silly tribute to the legend Keith Giffen that probably confused younger readers - in theory this comic's main audience - not familiar with the obscure characters playing along the edges. Though where else are we likely to ever see Laurel Gand again?