New Series Premiere! New Jumping-On Point! The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have all left New York to pursue their own interests, but there are forces gathering that will pull them back together-whether the bad guys like it or not. First up: Raphael! But why is everyone's favorite brawler in prison?! When a surprise attack behind bars put...
Oddly my first time reading a TMNT comic, and this was a pretty solid way to do it. Jones's art was particularly enjoyable, as she made all of the action look super nice throughout. As for the story itself, I thought Aaron's inner monologue for Raphael was written a bit cliche at some times, but I still enjoyed it overall. I'm looking forward to what comes next as the focus shifts to Michelangelo more
New Series Premiere! New Jumping-On Point! The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have all left New York to pursue their own interests, but there are forces gathering that will pull them back together-whether the bad guys like it or not. First up: Raphael! But why is everyone's favorite brawler in prison?! When a surprise attack behind bars put...
A nice start to the second half of this arc. This was a bit slower compared to the last issue and there wasn’t as much here for me to latch onto. That said, this was still good and Corona had some awesome pages.
Shockwave's plan revealed! Can the Autobots recover from their latest loss in time to save everyone?
I have to start this off by saying that Shockwave hitting Optimus with a Tombstone Piledriver was my favorite part of this. As a whole, the action was really good here all around and Corona’s art continues to hit right in. Poor Cliffjumper, though.
The wars on Cybertron and Earth converge in ways the Autobots and Decepticons never expected...
I feel similar to how I felt with the previous issue about this one, though I did think the moments themselves were stronger here. Corona still draws everything well, also.
WELCOME TO CYBERTRON
As the Autobots and Decepticons make some tough choices to survive on Earth, the return of SPOILER will change the war on Cybertron forever.
Not the strongest issue, but still a good one. I still think there are some pacing issues, but there are still some strong moments, such as Soundwave just destroying Starscream. As for the art change, Corona’s is, of course, different. However, I do think it works nicely, especially when he draws the Cybertronians themselves.
NEW STORY ARC
WHO WILL LEAD THE DECEPTICONS?
After last issue's shocking ending, Starscream and Soundwave battle for leadership-and the result will change the Decepticons forever. And the Autobots learn they may have more allies than they imagined...
JORGE CORONA joins DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON to begin the Energon Universe stor...
Not really sure how I feel about Ollie suddenly working for Amanda (assuming it’s true). Nahuelpan’s art was also a bit shaky for me overall, but I didn’t think anything here was bad.
COUNTDOWN TO ABSOLUTE POWER Oliver Queen has become an AGENT OF AMANDA WALLER. Roy and the rest of the Green Arrow family want to know why Green Arrow would betray his family and friends and choose to work with Amanda Waller and her deadly plans for the heroes and villains of the DC Universe!
Not quite the conclusion I was hoping for, but this was still good. I’ve really enjoyed how Izaakse has been drawing Merlyn in this series. The scenes on the beach here were nice, and I’m happy this was extended to an ongoing book.
NOW AN ONGOING SERIES! This is it! For the last year, Oliver Queen has been on a mission to reunite his family and friends. Can the Emerald Archer overcome Merlyn's final master move and get the family reunion we've all been dying to see?
A pretty solid issue once again. Izaakse and Hester both did really good jobs on the interiors here, though I’m a little surprised that the fight against the “Justice League” didn’t go longer.
Since Green Arrow #1, Merlyn has manipulated Oliver Queen and the Arrow family but after Green Arrow makes a deal with Waller, the final battle between the two archers is here! And whoever loses this shootout will be stranded forever!
Awesome art from Izaakse here, which was definitely one of the highlights of this issue. I don’t know how many more Arrow Family members I can take, though, but I still liked the story overall. I’m also interested to see Ollie face the “Justice League” in the next issue.
ROY HARPER IS MISSING. Green Arrow and Connor Hawke investigate what happened to him and what Amanda Waller has done to the rest of the Arrow family...which makes it difficult when they are attacked by surprise agents of Waller! Red Arrow, Red Canary, Arrowette, and Speedy!
A pretty solid issue here that gained more interest from me towards the end. I like the aspect of Ollie feeling disconnected from everyone else, and it’s also nice to see Izaakse back on interiors.
BEAST WORLD FALL OUT! After months of searching, the Emerald Archer has found Amanda Waller at her new hideout. Oliver Queen has his sights set on taking her out and demands answers for why she messed with his family, but what does Ollie do when Amanda Waller offers him the deal of a lifetime?
A pretty fun issue here that feels like a one-shot story while also being connected to the larger ongoing plot with Roy. Hester’s art here reminds me of the Batman: Brave and the Bold cartoon in certain spots, so I think that’s why it worked pretty well for me, personally.
Green Arrow hits the streets of Star City in search of a lost family member and runs into…Onomatopoeia?! After months of time-travel and space adventures, Oliver welcomes the more grounded adventure until BANG BANG BANG BANG!
A fairly strong start to this new arc. I enjoyed seeing Ollie go around and asking everyone about the Justice League. Hairsine’s art in this book wasn’t my favorite at times, but Giandomenico’s was really nice throughout.
OLIVER QUEEN IS BACK! He's returned with his family to the present day, but the Green Arrow family reunion is just getting started! Green Arrow still has lots of secrets to uncover. Like, why has Amanda Waller taken an interest in his family?
A pretty nice conclusion to the first arc. I think Williamson continues to write Ollie well here. I’m interested by the ending and I’m looking forward to seeing where this goes now that we’re going past this run’s initial ending point.
Ever since Dark Crisis, Oliver Queen has been lost in time and space, separated from his loved ones. And now he knows why and is pissed off. Does he choose revenge or to finally be reunited with his family?!
Possibly the best issue yet. Williamson has had Ollie figure out someone is lying two issues in a row now and I’ve enjoyed it both times. The ending was also definitely an intriguing direction to go.
PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE OLIVER QUEENS COLLIDE! Past, present, and future Oliver Queens fight for who gets to return home! But at what cost?! Arsenal and Black Canary are joined by an unlikely ally in their hunt for Amanda Waller, and they uncover a large piece of the Dawn of DC puzzle!
A good read. I particularly enjoyed the stuff with Ollie and Parallax. I wasn’t incredibly into the sections with Roy and Dinah, though, but they weren’t bad or anything.
PARALLAX RETURNS! Years ago, Oliver Queen died and was resurrected by his good ol' buddy Hal Jordan. But it wasn't really Hal, it was Parallax. And did no one think that would come with a cost?! Now Parallax has returned to collect! Meanwhile, Arsenal and Black Canary's search for Oliver Queen leads them to a long-lost Green Arrow family member...w...
I loved the high-stakes action of the previous issue, but, sometimes, slower issues are just better. I really loved the stuff with Bruce and his clone, and I’m also super interested in the direction this series is going. Gotham War and Joker: Year One were weaker points of this run for me, but I’m really loving this title again like I was with the first Failsafe arc. Hopefully Absolute Power dmore
DARK PRISONS--EPILOGUE When confronted with the totality of your life, and all the choices that led you to where you are, do you build on the ashes, or rise from them? The Batman who is left standing will have to answer this question quickly, as someone is already sifting through those ashes, with an eye toward saving the world!
A very good finale to this arc. Jiménez’s art is top-notch once again and it only makes this book better. I liked that there wasn’t a backup story this time around, as I felt like there was more room for the main story. I’m really looking forward to what’s next and I hope Zdarsky can maintain this level of quality like he was in this run’s initial arc.
DARK PRISONS--FINALE It all comes down to this: Batman versus Batman! With Damian's life--and the future of Gotham--hanging in the balance, nothing can prepare either version of the Dark Knight for what's about to happen!
Loved this issue, as I thought it was the best one for Dark Prisons yet and the best one overall in a while. I especially liked Bruce’s flashbacks and the sections with Failsafe. Zdarsky’s voice for Bruce continues to be great as well, in my opinion.
With no allies, no weapons, and almost no hope...can Batman fight back before Zur makes a true devil's bargain? The world is about to know Zur's true power! Him and...his new sidekick? Dark Prisons continues!
I’m still really enjoying this storyline, especially when it focuses on Damian and Failsafe. I will say it’s kind of weird that the backup story was at the beginning of the book, but I’m not complaining.
The explosive Dark Prisons continues as Batman learns from an old mentor what Zur's plans are for Gotham City...and the world! Can the Dark Knight escape from a prison designed by the ultimate version of himself? And what nefarious role does The Joker play in all of this?
Another really good issue from Adams and Xérmanico. I really liked the stuff with Hal and Carol once again. Xérmanico’s art especially shined, in my opinion, with the action sequences and his full pages. The backup was fun as well.
HOUSE OF BRAINIAC TIE-IN! Having uncovered the truth behind the United Planets, Hal and the rest of the 2814 lanterns desperately try to escape the hands of the United Planets' Lanterns, Ring Hunters, and the terrifying Unseen! Only a former ally gives Hal a chance of survival, but will they be too late to save him from certain doom?! Plus, Guy Gar...
For whatever reason, I really liked Carol’s side of the story. Hal’s side was good also, though, and even the backup with Guy was a step-up from the last issue.
How do you move on from the person you've loved your entire life? How do you start over? Carol wrestles with her feelings as she makes a choice that will change her and Hal's lives forever. Meanwhile, Hal faces off against the United Planets, hoping to bring to light its corrupt members and reestablish the Green Lantern Corps once and for all! Plus...
A pretty solid issue that reunites Hal with some of the other Lanterns. I don’t have much to say about the story here. Xérmanico’s art was really nice, as usual.
HOUSE OF BRAINIAC TIE-IN! With Hal's ring newly recharged, he leaves Earth for Oa to uncover the mystery surrounding the Central Power Batteries, while Carol makes a choice that will change her destiny forever! Plus: Kevin Maguire joins Green Lantern architect Jeremy Adams to tell the tale of Guy Gardner, the United Planets, Lobo and... Wrestling? ...
A pretty good conclusion to House of Brainiac. Glad to see that Brainiac Queen is going to do more. I completely forgot that Absolute Power was coming up after this. Speaking of which, I am interested in the cliffhanger here with Lex, so I hope Absolute Power doesn’t get in the way of that.
HOUSE OF BRAINIAC PART SIX FALL OF THE HOUSE OF BRAINIAC! Superman and Lex have figured out how to stop Brainiac and his Queen, but it will take a great sacrifice. Can they do the unthinkable to save their family and friends? This all leads directly into DC's summer event...ABSOLUTE POWER!
Still a super solid read here, but just not up to the level as the first few issues of this story. The backup story, also, was just fine as a whole, though I did like the ending shot. Hopefully Superman #15 gives us a strong ending.
HOUSE OF BRAINIAC PART FIVE THE BRAINIAC QUEEN IS ALIVE! Now that Brainiac has created his masterpiece, all bets are off, and Superman and his family are witness to a cosmic horror unlike anything they've ever seen. As we learn the true history of Brainiac, the main man, Lobo, must choose what side he is on before all hell breaks loose!
Still not the strongest issue of this storyline, but still pretty solid and enjoyable nonetheless. Brainiac Queen is interesting to me, but I don’t know that I see her lasting long.
HOUSE OF BRAINIAC PART FOUR DING, DING, DING...SUPERMAN AND LOBO...FIGHT?! The partnership was shaky at best, but now it's exploded! Lobo has betrayed Superman, and it's on now! Even if they stop punching each other long enough to save the day...it's too late! Brainiac has what he needs...and the Brainiac Queen is ALIVE.
Not as strong as the rest of the issues in this story, but this was still good, especially Sandoval’s art. Hopefully the backup story with Brainiac Five ends up being important, because I wasn’t super into it here.
HOUSE OF BRAINIAC PART THREE Superman and Lobo have their hands full with Brainiac's Lobo army, so it's up to Supergirl and Conner Kent to stop Brainiac himself! It's an impossible battle, but they are joined by some unexpected and deadly allies!
This book had three different stories and my favorite was the one least associated with House of Brainiac. All of them were good, though. I liked learning about Brainiac’s past with Czarnia in the first one. The third one was my least favorite, possibly since I haven’t read Dark Crisis at this point in time. The second story, however, was pretty good. I enjoyed seeing the struggles of Perry rumore
HOUSE OF BRAINIAC PART 2.5 An essential issue in the Action Comics/Superman crossover as Brainiac's secret history with Lobo and Czarnia is revealed! How did Brainiac create a Bottled City of Czarnia? Who steps up to protect Metropolis after Brainiac's army leaves it in ruins? Will Lois Lane confront Perry White about his own secrets as he runs for...
I can’t believe this storyline is actually making me care about Lobo. I just really liked his conversation with Clark before they ran into the other Czarnians. The art from Sandoval is pretty good here again, as well.
HOUSE OF BRAINIAC PART TWO! Superman and Lobo...team-up? Together, the Man of Steel and the Main Man race across the universe on a hunt for the Lobo Army and Brainiac. Can they get along long enough to get to them before Brainiac enacts the next stage of his dangerous plans to create a new House of Brainiac?!
PATH TO DOOM Chapter One
Superman returns to Metropolis just in time to meet the city of tomorrows newest protector: Lex Luthor. But its not long before these dueling titans meet someone unexpected the new Clark Kent! DONT MISS: ACTION COMICS returns to its original numbering with this issue! NOW SHIPPING TWICE MONTHLY!