Sounds like issue #13 is a good place to get back into this?
Love the art style. Story is pathetic. Dan Watters isn't real..it can't be. Pretty sure it's a pseudonym for some young teen working as intern at DC.
Tensions between Commissioner Maggie Sawyer and Nightwing erupt as bothinvestigate a mysterious death. But the shocking revelations they uncover willshake both of their convictions and force them to reassess their allegiances.
Solid issue with good story build. Jumping back in since dumb crossovers are over and Marquez is back.
"THE DARK ARTERY" STARTS HERE!
In their most terrifying adventure yet, the four young OUTLIERS discover the true meaning of Haven House and a doorway that should never be opened. Meanwhile, an otherworldly presence has set its covetous eye on one of the four young mutants, in a story that tells a never-before-told slice of the history of m...
When it's not explicitly woke, I really like Simone's take on the X-Men. The Outliers feel very old school New Mutants to me and I'm intrigued by the horror aspect, that seems to be emerging whenever the book is not involved in some disappointing X-crossover.
David Marquez's art is mostly great, but some pages in this issue look a bit rushed. I also don't like when the characters' faces turn more
"THE DARK ARTERY" STARTS HERE!
In their most terrifying adventure yet, the four young OUTLIERS discover the true meaning of Haven House and a doorway that should never be opened. Meanwhile, an otherworldly presence has set its covetous eye on one of the four young mutants, in a story that tells a never-before-told slice of the history of m...
Yeah Gail was not always like that. I read her entire Wonder Woman run from 2006 and it was all in all great. Just a few bad issues but the whole series was pretty epic. Never read her Batgirl run but from reputable sources I heard that is a worth while read too. I guess pre 2013 for all sorts of media you won't really find much of the DEI stuff if at all lol!
David Marquez coming back on art makes me happy
"THE DARK ARTERY" STARTS HERE!
In their most terrifying adventure yet, the four young OUTLIERS discover the true meaning of Haven House and a doorway that should never be opened. Meanwhile, an otherworldly presence has set its covetous eye on one of the four young mutants, in a story that tells a never-before-told slice of the history of m...
I don’t think this series has found its footing just yet.
Execution a little off.
Slaughterhouse 9-5! What stalks the blood-soaked kill floor? A dizzying, heartbreaking, hallucinogenic trip through the endless slaughterhouse! Witness a man’s life cut up, ground down, and packaged for easy consumption! It’s another complete, done-in-one tale of time—and people—breaking down!*This message brought to you by Red Heifer Meat ...
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.
The moon has become a battleground in the war to end all wars.On one side: Wally West. And Wally West. And Wally West. Using hisnewfound powerset gained after the Justice League’s battle withDarkseid, he’s split himself hundreds of times, into an army of TEMPS,as Wally keeps going while spreading himself thinner and thinner.On the other side: E...
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 wmore
IS THIS ALL JUST THOUGHTSMOKE? The other-dimensional alien consciousness calling itself the Martian continues its invasion--and transformation--of John Jones' mind! The by-the-book FBI agent has been drafted into a cosmic war that will make him question the nature of reality and test his belief in good, evil, and free will! The weirdest hero of the...
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’more
Ask yourselves, readers—what could be more merely magnificent than five issuesof the one and only Metamorpho? Well, howzabout we turn it around—and give youfive Metamorphos in one issue? Brace yourselves, Metamaniacs—because whenRex Mason and Urania Blackwell face the ultimate agent of Cy.C.L.O.P.S., their onlyoption is to form an all-new Ele...
The best issue of the run so far for me.
Ask yourselves, readers—what could be more merely magnificent than five issuesof the one and only Metamorpho? Well, howzabout we turn it around—and give youfive Metamorphos in one issue? Brace yourselves, Metamaniacs—because whenRex Mason and Urania Blackwell face the ultimate agent of Cy.C.L.O.P.S., their onlyoption is to form an all-new Ele...
I’m liking this. It has the feel of the early issues of JL from the 80s with Giffen & Dematteis.
As a second Ultron appears and declares himself leader of a terrifying new religion, Iron Man and War Machine reveal at last how their Ultron became a hero!
RATED T+
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.
Just when our serial killer leads thought it was safe having escaped the police-a new menace has arrived in a madman far, far worse than Daniel or Mark. One who's desperate to break the state record for kills in bulk. Join us for the final issue and find out what happens when monsters meet real monsters and the final fate for our protagonists.
Fantastic.
IS THIS ALL JUST THOUGHTSMOKE? The other-dimensional alien consciousness calling itself the Martian continues its invasion--and transformation--of John Jones' mind! The by-the-book FBI agent has been drafted into a cosmic war that will make him question the nature of reality and test his belief in good, evil, and free will! The weirdest hero of the...
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.
IS THIS ALL JUST THOUGHTSMOKE? The other-dimensional alien consciousness calling itself the Martian continues its invasion--and transformation--of John Jones' mind! The by-the-book FBI agent has been drafted into a cosmic war that will make him question the nature of reality and test his belief in good, evil, and free will! The weirdest hero of the...
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
IS THIS ALL JUST THOUGHTSMOKE? The other-dimensional alien consciousness calling itself the Martian continues its invasion--and transformation--of John Jones' mind! The by-the-book FBI agent has been drafted into a cosmic war that will make him question the nature of reality and test his belief in good, evil, and free will! The weirdest hero of the...
Some great art. The script took a lot of talent to execute.
Doesn’t mean it’s a great comic though.
THE WAR FOR ASGARD! A NEW HERO APPROACHES!
• Time to topple another of the Maker's dominoes: removing LOKI from his seat of power in Asgard!
• Thor, Sif and She-Hulk journey into mystery for blood, for glory and for rebellion, and discover a surprising new ally!
RATED T+
Hayden Sherman rocks.
Case 02: The Voice of the Tower--Part II As tensions rise between the inhabitants of Scarface Tower and the GCPD, Batman finds himself confronted by the tower's immune system--an armed mob wearing the face of Scarface. With the puppet mastermind's voice ringing through the building like the voice of God, Batman is confronted with a bizarre mystery....
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.
THE JOKER AND MR. FREEZE MAKE THEIR ABSOLUTE UNIVERSE DEBUT--STARTING HERE! It's about to get icy cold in Gotham City...as we reveal the connections between a young, up-and-coming scientist named Victor Fries, his history with the Ark M experiment, and what it all has to do with the mysterious Joker. A bombastic two-parter with a guest artist, the ...
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 more
THE JOKER AND MR. FREEZE MAKE THEIR ABSOLUTE UNIVERSE DEBUT--STARTING HERE! It's about to get icy cold in Gotham City...as we reveal the connections between a young, up-and-coming scientist named Victor Fries, his history with the Ark M experiment, and what it all has to do with the mysterious Joker. A bombastic two-parter with a guest artist, the ...
I was dropping this title because I don’t like the regular artists work. Picked this up for FF. Love his art.
Tensions between Commissioner Maggie Sawyer and Nightwing erupt as bothinvestigate a mysterious death. But the shocking revelations they uncover willshake both of their convictions and force them to reassess their allegiances.
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
Tensions between Commissioner Maggie Sawyer and Nightwing erupt as bothinvestigate a mysterious death. But the shocking revelations they uncover willshake both of their convictions and force them to reassess their allegiances.
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
Tensions between Commissioner Maggie Sawyer and Nightwing erupt as bothinvestigate a mysterious death. But the shocking revelations they uncover willshake both of their convictions and force them to reassess their allegiances.
My only complaint is that it has a bit of a wait for the trade feel to it.
Wally West is on the run from his dad and the rest of Fort Fox, and while his new-found abilities are terrifying him, he needs to find a way to use them to make hisescape. But how will he handle the elite group his father sent to bring him back?
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 more
Wally West is on the run from his dad and the rest of Fort Fox, and while his new-found abilities are terrifying him, he needs to find a way to use them to make hisescape. But how will he handle the elite group his father sent to bring him back?
Man, Mike Carey's Hellblazer is one of the densest, hardest reads I've ever had, especially one specific arc, and yet it has the smell of Britain
@Criminology Hiya mate! I am not familiar with that! I will check out, appreciate you highlighting it!
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.
Wally West is on the run from his dad and the rest of Fort Fox, and while his new-found abilities are terrifying him, he needs to find a way to use them to make hisescape. But how will he handle the elite group his father sent to bring him back?
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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Wally West is on the run from his dad and the rest of Fort Fox, and while his new-found abilities are terrifying him, he needs to find a way to use them to make hisescape. But how will he handle the elite group his father sent to bring him back?
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 wri more
BATMAN AND ROBIN?! Damian has been kidnapped, and his father will stop at nothing to get him back. But with Memento's hallucinatory concoctions still coursing through Batman's veins, and racked with terror and guilt for what has happened to his son, this father's greatest fears are now made manifest. Can the Dark Knight hold himself together long e...
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.
HE'S BACK! Mitch Shelley, the Resurrection Man, has led thousands of lives--and with each unexpected death and resurrection comes a new superpower. But after living a life to its natural conclusion, Mitch Shelly is awoken by a new purpose and power...saving the universe. Follow the Resurrection Man through time as he fights against a monster of his...
Roll the dice and Die. As Good Harvey struggles to keep Bad Harvey in check, a mysterious and dangerous new villain storms the Gotham underground, prompting Two-Face's closest ally to step up as the new face of the White Church. Meanwhile, Harvey's fight for control-and redemption-takes a deadly turn.
Splendid issue. Really hoping Ward gets to come back for another round!
Roll the dice and Die. As Good Harvey struggles to keep Bad Harvey in check, a mysterious and dangerous new villain storms the Gotham underground, prompting Two-Face's closest ally to step up as the new face of the White Church. Meanwhile, Harvey's fight for control-and redemption-takes a deadly turn.
Tricky book to review. Some great art. Some good scripting in parts. A dumb plot forced down from above.
"X-MANHUNT" PART FIVE!
• Charles Xavier has escaped from prison, and X-Factor must track him down!
• But how will the X-Men react to X-Factor hunting their founder?
• And what will happen when Havok and Cyclops collide?!
RATED T+
Check out Batman dark patterns and see if you still think that.