Boring. This is SW set after Return of the Jedi, and this writer makes it a complete snooze fest filled with dull new characters and silly names. Cancel this book and rest it for a while, then relaunch. Get Jason Aaron back.

It's amazing how much writers can go from one side of the spectrum to the other depending on the characters they are writing. Jed Mckay, for instance, does great with Moon Knight, but when it comes to team books, he sucks. Smae here with Segura, who writes Dick Tracy very well, but doesnt' get Star Wars in the least. Leia refuses Luke's help, but then gets captured. She uses the trope of faking a stomach ache to draw in the one and only guard, who she kicks in the chest (through his armor) and knocks him out. Absolutely horrible writing. I've got one more issue in me before I drop it...again.

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This is Star Wars. One of the biggest properties in the world. And yet. And yet Marvel has Alex Segura, a writer that as far as I can tell has never successfully helmed a major tentpole title, writing the era immediately after ROTJ. THE MOST ANTICIPATED ERA OF ALL! This book needs to be cancelled and a new #1 retconned right over it. Do better Marvel.

I’m only buying these books for the retro 90’s action figure covers … but decided to start reading them … a decision I now regret. This all has been done before and much better in the “old Expanded Universe” … now called Legends. I’m sure Segura is a fine writer … but he is missing the mark with this series, somehow he forgot that Star Wars is supposed to be fun. This might have been the flattest and dullest comic I have read in a long time. I’m pretty sure I skipped about 20% of the word balloons, I can not recommend this comic - sorry. Not saying that other people won’t like it - just that it’s not what I want from a comic called Star Wars. more

Massive improvement over the September Marvel version! This one sees some of the very best writers and artists delivering clever, funny and heartwarming tales of Batman/Deadpool, Constantine/Dr Strange and Nightwing/Wolverine doing what they do best: entertaining fans and saving the world. I’ve read the Batman/Deadpool story several times already and discover new things every time! Highly recommended even if you don’t love all the characters! more

An interesting change of pace for this title, with the focus abruptly shifting to Jon Kent and strange goings-on in Smallville. With a nice dialogue assist from Jeremy Adams, this one-and-done tale features a nice callback to the old Adventures of Superman tv show.

A bit of a temp back from the previous chapter, this issue continues the fight with Olivia and the Cirque du Sin, while tying back to this year’s annual. A horrifying reveal is the highlight, as Dick is drawn into a web of mystery and horror involving the city’s children.

Not quite as spectacular as the prior chapter, but still a fun and engaging read. The action shifts around to multiple locations, and adds a few new pieces to the game board. Excited to see how it all plays out!

this is another banger Wally West series. I know this will sound crazy's but I would like to see Jeff Lemire tackle main Flash series. Maybe even try to write a Barry Allen series.

It's hilarious how bad this comic is.
NOTE: Nightwing and Huntress always work well together.

Good writing interspersed with some rough storytelling in places, all tied together with some very sketchy, almost ugly, artwork. It’s hard to believe that Bruce is plagued by so much self-doubt when it comes to raising Damian after all these years and adventures, particularly during the Josh Williamson run. I did enjoy the new update for Arnold Wesker, who’s seemingly rehabilitated, but probably not for long. Ossio’s artwork fails to support the story during key emotional moments. He also has trouble with certain characters, mainly Jon Kent, as well as Damian in places. more

Bringing back the “other” John Stewart, whom I’ve long-considered to be the copy and not the primary version, is off to a rough start, since this version has no emotional investment in any of the last several years worth of stories, and thus is coming in as a kind of blank slate. What’s more, Hampton seems to be treating THIS version as the primary version, when I don’t believe that was Phillip Kennedy Johnson’s intent. In addition, the recruit training is lame and a waste of both Kilowog and Guy. Sinestro is relegated to being a barely-there background character even though his Corps has been restored. A new mystery involving a new villain is off to a yawn of a start. In summation, Hampton seems to be struggling without the help of Jeremy Adams, who in hindsight seems to have been the key ingredient of the writing duo in the prior, better-written issues. As for the art, it’s a mish-mash of varying styles and quality. more

This story has been delayed for 4 months.... for this. The only thing that is frankly good and consistent is Jim Lee's art. This feels like an alternate Batman or All Star Batman and Robin. Why is he blowing things up? Why are the dialogue and internal dialogue so melodramatic, serious, yet boring? Riddler literally said Nygma Time.

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This book is not nearly decent enough to handle a release schedule gap. This issue feels like a big issue of nothing. Wanna know what’s going on? Well you’re not gonna find out in this issue…… or any bat book from the last 20 years because Loeb hasn’t read Batman since the Hush 1.

There is a lot of on the nose monologue and dialogue. Selina asks Bruce if he is five, and he is written as a five year old, all pouty and whiney. It’s been so long since the latest Hush issue that I forgot why they were fighting. This issue did nothing to clear up the issues. I guess Alfred never taught them to use their words.

And apparently Hush had a gun that launches scalpels. I mean we’re bullets not Batman 1966 enough. Hush is now all goofy villain theme and no practicality. And the issues ends with Bats running into the Joker again. Man, I wish I had the Joker’s health plan, going from death’s door to fighting trim in like three hours. It’s been months in real world, but only hours story-wise.

Don’t ask me what the Riddler is doing in this story because it seems like it’s nothing.

And, again Loeb ignores characters who have grown in importance in the last 20 years. No Cass, no Steph. Damian gets some Bruce monologue analysis telling us his problem, not showing us. Selina has a big speech that says she and Bruce know each other, and she she nails Bruce by calling him childish. She is right because Bruce actually says the Bat family started it. That is just not good writing. Because this issue makes Bruce look like a total tool. And not a cool tool like a hammer, but a useless tool like an awl.

I guess that’s the problem. Everything happens to further a plot that ignores 20 years of character action. We have seen five issues now, and the story is basically stuck in neutral. Nothing is happening, just a lot of noise surrounded by decent but not great art.

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Pure and utter garbage,the worst Hush 2 chapter yet! The dialogue and narration is so overcooked, melodramatic and completely absurd throughout the story. The art seems rushed and in some panels it’s difficult to tell what’s even happening. The characterizations for Damian, Dick, Barbara and Bruce are waay off the mark from their normal pre-Hush 2 portrayals. Characters show up out of nowhere in exactly the perfect spot they need to be. Loeb and Lee and the editors should all be ashamed of themselves. This book is coming off as a total rush job, despite its tardiness, and a cynical and smug cash grab. In 46 years of reading BATMAN, this is one of the worst issues and wastes of time that I’ve ever read. It’s sad and pathetic, because the original Hush storyline was so much fun. This unnecessary sequel has tarnished its memory. more

This “origin”issue didn’t endear me to the character of Jo Mullein much at all. I didn’t find much in her to empathize or identify with. That’s a problem when she’s the lead character in the book. Furthermore, after 8 issues, the storyline is so decompressed and slow-moving that I find myself rapidly losing interest in what began as an exciting adventure. Definitely at the bottom of an otherwise excellent Absolute line. more

Intriguing snippets of each character’s introductory storyline are interesting and well-drawn, but there’s not enough here to elevate this issue into a truly outstanding kick-off. That said, I’m interested to learn what happens next to each of these classic characters.

Another superb chapter sees Sol make a grand sacrifice; Lois and Jimmy begin to truly take shape into the personas we’ve come to know and love in the regular DCU; Ra’s calls for backup in the form of Braniac, and Clark, while self-doubting, is pushed to his limits protecting the citizens of Smallville. Hands down one of DC’S very best books thanks to this incredible creative team!

As I’ve mentioned elsewhere, these DC KO side-stories and spinoffs are more interesting and engaging than the main KO series so far. This particular book boasts an A-list creative team once again doing exemplary work, albeit in Gotham instead of Metropolis. Williamson has crafted an intriguing future timeline, vividly and exquisitely brought to life by Mora! Definitely worth your time and money!

Detailed character work once again from Fraction is helping set the stage for the inevitable confrontations to come, with Savage, with Strange, with Bernard, and more. I like that he’s delving into less commonly used villains and preserving past continuity to a large degree. The art remains gorgeous, the best work Jimenez has done! This may not be the flashy, plot-driven Uber-Bat portrayal we were used to under King, Tynion and Zdarsky, but it’s far more compelling and interesting to this reader. A massive breath of fresh air. more

A wonderful conclusion to an incredibly good story that got better as it went along, particularly in the second half of the series. Waid struck a perfect balance between the action and costumed theatrics, the character development and relationship building, and the villains’ plotting and scheming. The combination of Two Face and Clayface was a clever pairing. Lots of clever twists right up through the end. The art was gorgeous. Please get YEAR TWO underway in 2026! This is probably Waid’s best work since his return to DC (even better than the early WORLD’S FINEST issues). more

Holy peak, Batman. Let me get this out of the way really quickly. Harren and McClaren both did really good jobs here and I liked what they gave us here. That said, Johnson knocked it out of the park with the main story. That story, on its own, gets a 10/10 for me. Warren and McClaren's stories were just gravy. Batman hitting a One Winged Angel was just insane and I loved it so much. The story as a whole, was fantastic, with us seeing a little more of Bruce's origins as Batman. The art, of course, simply rocked throughout. Johnson is, truly, masterful. more

Generally one shouldn't give just a plain 10 for a comic based on the first story.

But this time I'll make an exception.

Something something "comics are now too political" something something "it's woke and bad!"

The main story is fantastic, very much on par with the work Snyder and Dragotta are doing each month on the regular title. I wasn’t as impressed with the 2 back-up stories, though they were both pretty good as well. Nice to learn more about Bruce’s background and childhood.

Holy cow, Mark Waid's writing for the flash feels like a splash of warm water and a breath of fresh air. No more cosmic time mumbo jumbo, and just good old fun Flash writing. It's like Mark Waid never lost his touch after his original Flash run.

Another great K.O. crossover from Waid (though his Flash K.O. crossover this month is even better!). Nice setup this issue for what’s to come. Loving the time-lost heroes appearing in the book, as they bring a lot of emotion and nostalgia to an already-wonderful story. The Mora art is gorgeous as always!

10 specifically for the James Gunn bit.

James Gunn is the man.