I don’t think this series has found its footing just yet.
Execution a little off.

Spurrier insanity that is still comprehensible is the best Spurrier. This is why DC chose him to write the Flash. Best issue in a while, partially due to that it focuses on Wally (supporting cast has just become to cumbersome).

If only this title was more consistent it wouldn’t have lost so many readers.

But for Flash fan this feels like a must read.

Amazing. Probably the finest second issue of an amazing book that I’ve ever read. It takes everything I loved about the first issue and moves it forward with exciting new developments, both in terms of plot and character. This is proving to be a book that I want to re-read immediately after I finish it. It definitely leaves you wanting more, and it also stimulates your imagination to ponder what future Absolute Universe team-ups with this character might look like. more

It’s more wackiness with Metamorpho and crew. This issue more than any other demands the reader to just sort of go with it. And…I’m ok with that. This series has been like this all along and it provides a genuinely distinct and different approach to Super-Hero comics. It feels a bit like Metamorpho is drinking some of Plastic Man’s milkshake, except for the fact that Plastic Man isn’t even at the soda fountain…well, you get what I mean. It’s Zany Bob Haney fun. more

The best issue of the run so far for me.

I’m liking this. It has the feel of the early issues of JL from the 80s with Giffen & Dematteis.

I really wanted to love this ending but it just felt off to me.
The book didn’t even say the end or to be continued. It just ended. Almost like it’s missing a final page or something.
Art is still very good.

Fantastic.

This beautiful psychedelic trip set in the Absolute universe continues.

Love it. This character hasn't felt this relevant in years.

Deniz Camp's star continues to rise, despite people unfairly turning on his wonderful Ultimate run.

The man might have the best new IP in years with Assorted Crisis Events. Watching his career boom has been a pleasure to see.

It's difficult at times to review a comic and use words that generally reflect how you feel. Martian Manhunter is absolutely and utterly perfection. The script , words , story and art just all come together magnificently...........JM

Some great art. The script took a lot of talent to execute.
Doesn’t mean it’s a great comic though.

Hayden Sherman rocks.

They had me at Marcos Martin. Top tier artist.
Story is good too. I still don’t like the childhood friend group approach with the rogues, but it is what it is.

Absolute Batman is my current favorite Batman. I love the newness of it. I like how it's just Batman, and people in the Batman world, and they really aren't what you think for the most part.

Absolute Batman #7 is the start of a 2-issue Mr. Freeze story, and I'm 100% down. Scott Snyder is telling a great story, that keeps me hooked.

The Art is great as well. Everything flows fantastically in the book. There are a few panels that really shine, especially that Mr. Freeze revel!!!!

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I was dropping this title because I don’t like the regular artists work. Picked this up for FF. Love his art.

The first arc of this book was perfectly OK, the sort of thing that I solidly enjoy but don't eagerly look forward to. But this second arc is off to a very promising start, hearkening back to the days of Gotham Central with wonderfully moody and atmospheric art that suits the grimy noir tone perfectly. A very pleasant surprise

It's nice to see Francesco Francavilla again, considering their work on Batman: Black Mirror which is honestly the best Dick Grayson story of all time in my opinion

My only complaint is that it has a bit of a wait for the trade feel to it.

I loved this comic instantly. I have to say, this has already completely eclipsed Lemire's current JLA run. Honestly? I'd have Lemire focus on this and this alone, DC wise of course.

Barry is depicted as a good man from the off and his fondess for Wally is compelling. He has a vested interest in Wally that Wally's father seems to find problematic. It feels like there is more to this. Is Wally himself an experiment? Created by his dad maybe!

Wally's regret over what he did to Barry is felt in every page.

I feel it. But what exactly did Barry do here?

In terms of character designs, I dig the new version of Captain Cold. Hoping to see more character development for him.

Lemire does family drama as good as anyone in comics and that West family drama is the beating heart of this story.

Absolute DC continues this renaissance era for DC comics. I look forward to every issue. I haven't felt this way about so many comics at once in years. Long may it run. more

this is a very trippy meta Flash issue done right. And I agree with Motorik, I feel that this run is way better than the JLA simply because Jeff Lemire can focus solely on Wally instead of juggling a lot of characters. The art and the way Wally runs is so interesting and cool. I honestly can't wait to see Jeff Lemire's interpretation on Grodd and the Rogues.

Run, Wally, Run!

I loved this issue, the rogues, even in an alternate universe, are incredible.(heat wave is among us)

The art is incredible and the script is good, in my opinion.

Like all other Absolute titles, there is a lot of mystery for the next issues.

My only complaint is that the issue went by too quickly, it needed to be longer.


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So far this Memento arc has been pretty good. While I'm not thrilled at the sudden crisis of character of Damian Wayne questioning his entire existence because of one event, this cold case mystery from Bruce's past definitely has me engaged.

Phillip Kennedy Johnson did something pretty dire in this issue, from what we'd seen in past issues by Joshua Williamson. Williamson had Damian writing his own fan comic/personal diary in the form of a character he'd made of himself called "Damian Vane". Yeah, it was pretty corny, but also kind of believable from what Williamson had done with the character.
Phillip Kennedy Johnson unfortunately has Damian write an "ADVENTURES OF ROBIN & BATMAN" journal, and leave it right out in the open. Not only that, but it's extremely descriptive of many details and events that had happened during prior issues. There is no way Damian would be this careless with not protecting his of his father's secret identities. I mean, no innuendos or aliases. Just pretty much blatant - "I'M ROBIN, AND MY FATHER IS BATMAN. AND MY GRANDFATHER THOMAS WAYNE WAS A DOCTOR." ....not only is this issue painfully obvious (on-the-nose) exposition, but it also paints Damian as an idiot without the common sense to protect his and his father's secret identities.

It just sucks because (any minor grievances aside) I'd been mildly enjoying this new direction of the series up till this point. I'm going to stick with it, but I'm just very disappointed with this portrayal of extreme carelessness made by Damian. Definitely doesn't jive with any iteration we'd seen of Damian Wayne by Grant Morrison, Peter J. Tomasi, or even Joshua Williamson for that matter. This just feels really off. more

Another difficult one to rate because parts of this are 10.
But as a single issue this is not a 10. It will probably read much better in trade.

And what a boring cover for a book with great art inside. Fortunately the variant cover is fantastic.

Splendid issue. Really hoping Ward gets to come back for another round!

Tricky book to review. Some great art. Some good scripting in parts. A dumb plot forced down from above.

The fight scenes between X-Factor and Cyclops's psycho X-Men are almost as stupid as in the last instalment of X-Manhunt. However, the Havok scenes inject some relatability into this mess of a crossover. Quinn's art is solid as usual.

Love this. Gave me vibes of Ewing's Hulk run. Man on the run style.

It’s pretty good. The art isn’t really for me and the story didn’t really grab me. But I have a lot of faith in Al Ewing.

This should have and could have been really good but for some reason it felt flat. To be honest alot of the art was underwhelming and nothing really was there to drive a fast paced space story. Hopefully this will all be ironed out in a issue or two and I'm hopeful that eventually it will be awesome.....JM