Which is hard, since I thought the prior issue was fantastic.
Not my favorite issue of the run, but still very enjoyable.
The whole thing requires a reread.
Batman: Dark Patterns reaches its fiery conclusion! Can the Dark Knight Detective quell the hungry flames threatening to erase Gotham before the city is no more, or will the Child of Fire’s inferno devour it all?
Great ending and a promise of more.
MINISERIES FINALE
Could it end any other way?
Good. But not as good as the prior issue. Not much forward progression of story in this issue. Felt like a lot of rehashing for people who didn’t understand the first 3 issues.
The full scope of this vision comes into focus as the whole of the Marvel Universe faces THE WORLD TO COME. Do not underestimate Ketema. The world is all tied up in a knot and the only solution may be blowing the whole damned thing up.
I actually think the Jed Mackay portion of this storyline is being executed pretty well. But i am tired of cross overs and dystopian futures. And no more than two X-men books that’s it.
THE HEIR RISES – THE RESISTANCE IGNITES! X YEARS LATER, the Revelation Territories stretch from the Atlantic to the Mississippi – a mutant utopia ruled by the heir of Apocalypse. But beneath the surface, rebellion brews. As a ragtag X-Men team strikes from the shadows, Revelation faces threats from within. It all begins here – the dawn of the...
It’s definitely better than the poorly executed Emperor Doom story.
GUEST-STARRING THE BLACK CAT! When Reed, Ben and Johnny leave on a fishing trip to the Negative Zone, Sue Storm and Alicia Masters are left to their own devices. And no sooner have the guys left, than Susan's number-one, absolute least-favorite person in NYC starts banging on the door of the Baxter Building. She's wanted for murder, she's being cha...
This was an excellent conclusion to the series. The art was some of the best in all of the issues. There was one beautiful homage to a classic Neal Adams Batman that brought a smile to my face. It was the famous splash page from Batman #251. Sherman homages it in the sequence where it’s being said- “Fire does set the lizard brain alight”. Look at that Batman figure in comparison to the figur more
Batman: Dark Patterns reaches its fiery conclusion! Can the Dark Knight Detective quell the hungry flames threatening to erase Gotham before the city is no more, or will the Child of Fire’s inferno devour it all?
It makes me a little sad that this series has been pretty low on the radar. It’s honestly the best Batman story we’ve gotten in recent years. I’m hoping it takes off once the collected edition gets released.
The hit ongoing series returns from Deniz Camp (Ultimates, Absolute Martian Manhunter) and Eric Zawadzki! Are you or someone you love suffering from Retro Anterograde Temporal Diminishment? Do you find yourself vacillating between child and octogenarian from one moment to the next? Is it increasingly difficult to remember important details such a...
I like the book a lot. My only really issue is with that’s it pretty padded storytellling. This is a cool issue for visuals in which almost nothing happens.
The critically-acclaimed hit sci-fi series continues! The mission to save Bloodhound leads Rook, Dire Wolf, and Matterhorn into the deepest tunnels of Exodus…where Arachnid awaits. Thousands of mutated spiders swarm from the shadows, threatening to end mission to save the planet. And when the mysterious Warden known as Stag makes his move, anothe...
SAKAAR, PARTY OF ONE! SHE-HULK is back, and she's... stuck on Sakaar?? Spinning out of Jonathan Hickman's hit cosmic epic, IMPERIAL, Jennifer Walters made a promise to her cousin, HULK, to watch over the planet Sakaar and its people for a few days. But it's been longer than a few days, and now She-Hulk is in charge of keeping the peace on a planet ...
"So keeping that in mind he really liked this one!" The type of comment that disgusts me most about woke people (including transgender) is seeing everything through the lens of social equality, regardless of whether the person is offering negative criticism.
On his profile, he gave low ratings to books that are, in fact, shit, and here he doesn't need to explain that this feminist cancer simply burns the Planet Hulk concept. Deliver us of the red plague and comics will return to what they once were, and woke can go back to your closet from which should never have left.
I like this and it’s fun to see Jen out of her element.
I know people want her on earth as a lawyer, but she hulk is a great, versatile character. Why not mix it up?
Also, Aaron Kuder is just great.
SAKAAR, PARTY OF ONE! SHE-HULK is back, and she's... stuck on Sakaar?? Spinning out of Jonathan Hickman's hit cosmic epic, IMPERIAL, Jennifer Walters made a promise to her cousin, HULK, to watch over the planet Sakaar and its people for a few days. But it's been longer than a few days, and now She-Hulk is in charge of keeping the peace on a planet ...
Fraction does it again.
Vandal Savage makes his move against Batman and Robin, Bruce Wayne tries to make amends, and the Riddler makes his play for arguably the most important item in all of Gotham. Fraction and Jiménez take things to a whole new level as their thrilling new run on Batman continues!
there's moments of levity that shows Matt Fraction is at least having fun and not taking some inspiration from Morrison's works. Damian kicking Bruce in the balls. Bernard and Bruce's relationships. I am not a big fan of slow burns, but Matt Fraction does it well, and he just makes Bruce Wayne feel more human. We all know how Bruce Wayne is all serious and brooding who doesn't joke, but writers forget that Bruce Wayne can be funny in his own way. This feels like a 1960s Batman in the modern era
Bruce smiling at the thought of Van Gogh painting a 100 starry nights is the panel that got me. The story is going somewhere I want to go. I’m calling it now… Bruce is quitting, which is different than getting his back broken or being anti lifed by darkseid. Because he chooses it. At least temporarily of course…
For me this is the best issue so far.
It is written very old school. Very early 80s Batman with many small subplots going on at once.
Jimenez nails the small moments so well.
Vandal Savage makes his move against Batman and Robin, Bruce Wayne tries to make amends, and the Riddler makes his play for arguably the most important item in all of Gotham. Fraction and Jiménez take things to a whole new level as their thrilling new run on Batman continues!
I wasn’t going to buy this because I’m not reading KO, and I’m not a Williamson reader.
But I did. And it’s awesome.
Experience Batman’s epic journey during the explosive DC K.O. event! The Dark Knight is forced to take a different path in the tournament for the Heart of Apokolips—one that has turned Gotham into a deadly arena where Batman must battle against the Batmen of the future! Who are these Batmen? Stay tuned to find out! Get ready for the greatest fi...
My favorite book.
The Battle of Kansas has begun as the tanks of Lazarus Corp come rolling down the streets of Smallville. Haunted and weakened from the horrors he suffered at the hands of Brainiac and Ra’s al Ghul, Superman wages a last desperate fight for everything and everyone he has come to hold dear!
Honestly, I always get pleasantly surprised with Jason Aaron every time a new issue picks up. I like the fights, Rafal Sandaval's art, the coloring, and just the writing for Superman, Lois Lane, and Jimy Olsen. I think re-reading this from the beginning will have me appreciate it even more
The Battle of Kansas has begun as the tanks of Lazarus Corp come rolling down the streets of Smallville. Haunted and weakened from the horrors he suffered at the hands of Brainiac and Ra’s al Ghul, Superman wages a last desperate fight for everything and everyone he has come to hold dear!
One of the best comics on the shelves continues its near perfect run.
The Battle of Kansas has begun as the tanks of Lazarus Corp come rolling down the streets of Smallville. Haunted and weakened from the horrors he suffered at the hands of Brainiac and Ra’s al Ghul, Superman wages a last desperate fight for everything and everyone he has come to hold dear!
Just a great fun book.
Betrayal! Despite a heroic sacrifice intended to buy her freedom from V.E.I.L., Annalise has become a prisoner in Chuma Castle. Now she must face her greatest challenge yet—Etiquette Classes! The spy thriller slash touching family saga from MATTHEW ROSENBERG (WHAT'S THE FURTHEST PLACE FROM HERE?) and STEFANO LANDINI (Prodigy: Slaves of Mars) near...
I've really been enjoying this series. Sci-fi, spycraft and sarcasm make a great mix. The best part about it are the characters, so much comedy gold from the various supporting cast. Part of me really wants to see this made into a movie, but the other part has no confidence the right people would be put in charge of making it and it would be terrible.
Betrayal! Despite a heroic sacrifice intended to buy her freedom from V.E.I.L., Annalise has become a prisoner in Chuma Castle. Now she must face her greatest challenge yet—Etiquette Classes! The spy thriller slash touching family saga from MATTHEW ROSENBERG (WHAT'S THE FURTHEST PLACE FROM HERE?) and STEFANO LANDINI (Prodigy: Slaves of Mars) near...
Imo this series goes toe to toe with Absolute batman, Ultimate Spiderman, Transformers and all the other big boys. It's amazes me to see how undervalued it currently is and how many people are not giving it the praise it actually deserves. It's clear to see that everyone who reads is, is an absolute fan though (pun).
The crazy part is, its even getting better...! Can't wait for the fina more
Betrayal! Despite a heroic sacrifice intended to buy her freedom from V.E.I.L., Annalise has become a prisoner in Chuma Castle. Now she must face her greatest challenge yet—Etiquette Classes! The spy thriller slash touching family saga from MATTHEW ROSENBERG (WHAT'S THE FURTHEST PLACE FROM HERE?) and STEFANO LANDINI (Prodigy: Slaves of Mars) near...
Another masterfully written story. It's hard to criticize Francis Portela's art, as it is absolutely perfect, but I think it might be a little too pretty and clean for Hyde Street. I can't help but wonder what the issue would have looked like illustrated by regular artist Ivan Reis.
Doctor Victor Frankenstein has nothing on Hyde Street’s own Doctor Archibald Ego—a disgraced plastic surgeon whose malpractice scars more than flesh...it cuts into the soul. Dragged to Hyde Street in 1997, Doctor Ego now encounters an old patient lured back by unfinished business—and a thirst for revenge. But when the scalpel turns, who becom...
I can see your point. It's a matter of personal taste. I wasn't an initial fan of Reis's either, but his artwork grew on me pretty fast. I don't see too much similarity to Adams - but even if there was, why shouldn't it work? Very few artists reinvent the wheel completely.
For me Reis is an excellent artist with a classic style. I think this title needs someone that can do creepy. Best comparison I can think of is Romita versus Ditko.
The main story was excellent. Unfortunately, the two bonus stories that were tacked on really dragged the issue down.
That being said, the main story by DWJ was probably one of the best written issues of this entire series. I'm not sure if I enjoyed it as much as issue #1, or possibly even more! The story was graphic in all the best ways, gratuitous, and visually stylish. The ending wa more
Some of the biggest names in comics take a turn in the Absolute Universe! Daniel Warren Johnson and James Harren tell tales from Absolute Batman’s early days! How did Bruce acquire his batmobile? And what was it like for Black Mask’s party animals when Batman first hit the scene?
This is a great issue.
I think I prefer there to be just one green lantern. I’ve grown tired of the green lantern corps and the spectrum. It’s too bad this isn’t the absolute book.
With terrors lurking around every corner, the Green Lantern and her band of misfitsfend off the dark with campfire stories—their tragic pasts and deeply-held secretsrevealed as they cut a blazing path through New England, freeing town after townfrom the evil sorceress Demona’s iron grip.
Great end to a strange experiment by DC. I question the format and distribution schedule. I think I even missed a few issues… but really enjoyed this one. It was fun to read a green lantern book that I enjoyed.
As New England descends into darkness, the Green Lantern finally learns the truth behind her abilities and the long lineage of Lanterns that came before her. But is it too late? All the while, the evil plan of the wicked witch of Providence, Demona, is coming to fruition, and it’s keen to devour the planet whole! With the fate of not just New Eng...
Good issue. Looking forward to seeing how this pulls together in the finale.
THE ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR? Now that the Ultimates are using the Immortus Engine to its full capacity, Doom's dream of the Ultimate Fantastic Four may finally be realized…
I don’t know. I want to love this but something about the storytelling feels off. To be fair I missed the last two issues.
Sick of playing games with her food, the dark witch Demona takes to the skiesbacked by her army of monstrous beasts, determined to wipe the Green Lantern offthe face of New England once and for all…with a little help from a traitor in GreenLantern’s own collective!
Just a great classic Batman story.
A mysterious weaponized virus has infected the Dark Knight, and he does not know how long he has left before it takes control of his body and mind. Desperate for answers and unsure how long he has to get them, Batman turns to one of the most brilliant minds in the DC Universe, Mr. Terrific. “The Courage That Kills” continues in this can’t-mis...
I honestly think this is Tom Taylor's best work working on Batman. It is very intriguing, and I love Mikel Janin's art and the colors
A mysterious weaponized virus has infected the Dark Knight, and he does not know how long he has left before it takes control of his body and mind. Desperate for answers and unsure how long he has to get them, Batman turns to one of the most brilliant minds in the DC Universe, Mr. Terrific. “The Courage That Kills” continues in this can’t-mis...
Feels like this and the next issue would have been a great done in one back in the day. Because this issue is repetitive, to pad it out to two issues.
As Diana learns more of the “myth of the Amazons” from Barbara in Gateway City, a series of violent supernatural events begins occurring one after another, drawing Diana all over the globe to fight. Noticing a pattern, Diana enlists Etta to help her crack the mystery of why these events are happening in these places and how to stop them. The an...
In "Proof of Life", a robot is accused of sentience and put on trial. If it is found to be alive, it will be destroyed. But what proves that you are alive more than not wanting to be destroyed? The brainchild of Mark Russell, Vanishing Point is an anthology series of short stories that are part science fiction and part existential horror, with an e...
Probably the best issue so far.
In "Proof of Life", a robot is accused of sentience and put on trial. If it is found to be alive, it will be destroyed. But what proves that you are alive more than not wanting to be destroyed? The brainchild of Mark Russell, Vanishing Point is an anthology series of short stories that are part science fiction and part existential horror, with an e...
Just read this. Great issue in a a creative series. Not sure why no one is reviewing it…
Wow. Never would have guessed that. These are keepers for me. So no selling on this end unless I have to.
Yeah. Same here. Makes it all the better seeing how much some of these issues are selling for. And I thankfully jumped on both sets of covers A & B. Definitely keeping them.