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!
As the tournament begins and the transformation of Earth GROWS MORE DIRE, a strange signal is detected at the heart of darkness at the core of the planet—a Terrifictech device?! Michael Holt must put together an elite Justice League squad of the most powerful time-displaced heroes from “We Are Yesterday” to unravel the mystery—and this miss...
10 specifically for the James Gunn bit.
James Gunn is the man.
As the tournament begins and the transformation of Earth GROWS MORE DIRE, a strange signal is detected at the heart of darkness at the core of the planet—a Terrifictech device?! Michael Holt must put together an elite Justice League squad of the most powerful time-displaced heroes from “We Are Yesterday” to unravel the mystery—and this miss...
Another outstanding K.O. crossover (along with this month’s FLASH, TITANS and JLU)! Williamson is doing a great job with Clark, Lois, Doomsday and Superboy Prime with some cool new twists and turns that should yield some cool results over the next few months. As I’ve said elsewhere, I think the K.O. crossover books are actually better than the K.O. book itself, which I found to be convolute more
Superman and his allies have been thrown into a dangerous game to capture the Heart of Apokolips at the center of Earth. But what is the Heart of Apokolips? And how are its origins tied to Krypton?! And why doesn’t Darkseid’s Legion want Superman to find out?
What I like about Joshua Williamson isn't just the writing, but also the consistent art. Even when the art switches around from Jamal Campbell to Dan Mora, and Eddy Barrows. This run still rocks hard. And his writing for Superbly Prime is actually my favorite.
Superman and his allies have been thrown into a dangerous game to capture the Heart of Apokolips at the center of Earth. But what is the Heart of Apokolips? And how are its origins tied to Krypton?! And why doesn’t Darkseid’s Legion want Superman to find out?
This issue represents what a good superhero comic should be these days. The writing and art are top-notch. Williamson has had one of the best Superman runs in recent memory; for me, he and PKJ have taken the character back to levels not seen since the Tomasi/Gleason run.
Superman and his allies have been thrown into a dangerous game to capture the Heart of Apokolips at the center of Earth. But what is the Heart of Apokolips? And how are its origins tied to Krypton?! And why doesn’t Darkseid’s Legion want Superman to find out?
The immaculate Williamson run endures.
Superman and his allies have been thrown into a dangerous game to capture the Heart of Apokolips at the center of Earth. But what is the Heart of Apokolips? And how are its origins tied to Krypton?! And why doesn’t Darkseid’s Legion want Superman to find out?
A new storyline kicks off with a guest artist who, while good, doesn’t quite deliver the visual resonance and dynamics that Hayden Sherman typically does. Nonetheless, an intriguing new mystery unfolds in small pieces, which is my only minor complaint about the story. It gets a little repetitive until near the end, when a big reveal occurs that doesn’t quite make much sense, at least not yet. more
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...
Joyous day. Flash is saved.
As the chaos around the DC Universe erupts during DC K.O., Impulse has an idea how to fix it: Impulsepoint—a terrible move that could wipe out everything unless the Flash can catch up with him as they race through time!
Hallelujah, Flash fans rejoice! Spurrier has left the building and one of the all-time greatest Flash writers, Mark Waid, has returned!! Not only has he returned, he’s back writing one of his greatest creations: Impulse! Furthermore, it’s coming at a time when the DCU is in great peril from Darkseid. Impulse has a plan that actually makes sense, but requires traveling into the past to save more
As the chaos around the DC Universe erupts during DC K.O., Impulse has an idea how to fix it: Impulsepoint—a terrible move that could wipe out everything unless the Flash can catch up with him as they race through time!
Good, not great, standalone Supergirl/Robin team-up sequel that, while fun and beautifully drawn, doesn’t hit the dazzling heights of their first team-up from a few years back.
Because you demanded it—the return of the Supergirl/Robin team! Road trip edition! On a covert international mission, Robin partners with the Girl of Steel… who chooses to “liven up” what’s supposed to be a discreet undercover bust!
Disappointing issue, particularly in terms of the art, which seems to have deteriorated slowly over the last few months. It looked very rough and half-finished in places. The writing was pretty good, though after 6 issues, the kryptonite-centric plot feels like it’s running out of gas. The sales seem to be reflecting this, turning it into the weakest of the 3 core Superman titles.
The deadly special forces of the Kobra Kult have infiltrated the Kryptonite Kingdom, and now this sovereign nation’s only hope for survival is the man whose very presence in the kingdom is a death sentence for him: Superman! An unholy alliance is struck, a Kryptonite King is crowned, and the Vipers strike in this epic next installment of Superman...
An overdue origin story featuring the book’s other key players aside from Wally, delivered with compelling art and writing from Lemire and Moore. Can’t wait for them to jump back to last issue’s excellent cliffhanger, but this was a great detour in the interim.
The origins of Fort Fox and Barry Allen’s experiments are finally revealed,but what do they mean for the future of the Flash?!
By far the best issue to-date of Layman’s run! In fact, I enjoyed this DC KO crossover far more than the mini-series itself. Whereas that first issue did very little to quell my concerns over what is a fairly preposterous storyline and a massive exposition dump, this Titans crossover fills in many of the gaps in the KO storyline, particularly the unimaginable logistics of how you get the Earth more
Spinning out of the world-shaking events of DC K.O.! Before the heart of Apokolips terraforms the planet into a hellscape, the Titans lead the evacuation of the Earth! While the team splits up to save as many people as possible, old friends and new allies join the fray to save humanity from extinction. The next major Titans storyline starts here!
The first issue picks up some threads of PKJ’s Action Comics storyline, and succeeds the most when showing the Kent family all together. Otherwise, there’s some slightly confusing plot mechanics here as well, enough to pique my interest in returning for the next issue.
Superman returns! Fan-favorite Future State: Superman: House of El creatorsPhillip Kennedy Johnson and Scott Godlewski reunite for Adventures ofSuperman: Book of El! As the Super-Family settles into a well-earned timeof peace, a powerful ally-turned-enemy invades Earth with an army at hisback and a god-aspect of Olgrun, mad god of the First World. ...
Superman returns! Fan-favorite Future State: Superman: House of El creatorsPhillip Kennedy Johnson and Scott Godlewski reunite for Adventures ofSuperman: Book of El! As the Super-Family settles into a well-earned timeof peace, a powerful ally-turned-enemy invades Earth with an army at hisback and a god-aspect of Olgrun, mad god of the First World. ...
While this issue doesn’t soar to the lofty heights of the first issue, it’s still a fun read that carves out its own niche within the other stellar monthly Superman titles. It’s definitely a great time to be a Superman fan!
This colorful cruise through a cornucopia of curious new Kryptonites continues!After last issue’s timey-wimey race against (or was it toward?) the clock, Superman(with Batman’s help!) is left to deal with the sizable effects of cobalt Kryptonite.Watch in awe as the Man of Steel grows, grows…and grows some more, bringing usthe Kal-El kaiju com...
The mystery with the Quit Man deepens as we get a few more reveals into what and who he might be after. Throw in more great character work between Bruce and Dick, and an appearance by Two-Face, and the end result is a very solid chapter in an intriguing storyline.
The mysterious Quiet Man continues his brutal takedown of the Gotham underworld! Bodies are piling up with the Quiet Man’s signature silver coins in their eyes, until the killer and Batman finally face each other in combat…with shocking consequences! Which of them will walk away? And what dark secret from Gotham’s past is behind the Quiet Man...
I really like this issue due to Bruce and Damian's relationship on how Damian feels guilty for them prioritizing being a family over being superheroes. Overall, every single Batman and Robin series have been great and consistent. From Grant Morrison to Peter J Tomasi to Joshua Williamson and now this. It's great to read Batman stories that are consistently high quality
The mysterious Quiet Man continues his brutal takedown of the Gotham underworld! Bodies are piling up with the Quiet Man’s signature silver coins in their eyes, until the killer and Batman finally face each other in combat…with shocking consequences! Which of them will walk away? And what dark secret from Gotham’s past is behind the Quiet Man...
Strong wrap-up to this first story arc, which hits us with a couple of surprises along with more great character relationship drama. Waid makes it look effortless.
Superboy learns what it really means to be a hero when given the choice between life or death for the former hero that has been tormenting him. Will Clark have what it takes to save Smallville and find a cure? Or is the young hero in over his head?
While the art was pretty good, the writing was one gigantic exposition dump. I mean exposition upon more exposition, followed by even more exposition. While the central idea seems simple enough in the big picture, it’s the details of how it all comes to be that creaks, groans and shudders under its own weight. It’s not very clear what was magically done to originally keep the villains subdu more
The Heart of Apokolips has transformed Earth into a hellscape in preparation for the return of Darkseid! The end of the DC Universe is here! The Justice League’s only chance to defeat Darkseid is to enter a deadly tournament, an epic and over-the-top battle royale that will surprise you! The World’s Greatest Heroes fight to become the champion ...
The Heart of Apokolips has transformed Earth into a hellscape in preparation for the return of Darkseid! The end of the DC Universe is here! The Justice League’s only chance to defeat Darkseid is to enter a deadly tournament, an epic and over-the-top battle royale that will surprise you! The World’s Greatest Heroes fight to become the champion ...
It’s nice to have the spectrum all back in action and working together! Each character seems to have a moment to shine. I also think I have the secret of that last page figured out, having read John Stewart’s previous series. Overall, it’s nice to have the band back together.
The Lanterns are lit. The Starbreakers have arrived, and the war is on! The final installment of the Starbreaker Supremacy brings our heroes and villains together to make a stand against the villainous Sun-Eaters who have come to drain Oa of its emotional energy, all while the mystery surrounding Keli’s glove is revealed!
A sensational build-up to the climactic finale with Bane. There is genuine sizzling chemistry between Bruce and Selina, as Snyder takes time in the story for some good character development. The art is simply gorgeous. Can’t wait for the big finale next issue!
Batman’s final showdown with the monstrous Bane! Will he be able to overcome this unstoppable behemoth, or will he be trapped in Ark-M forever?
A special oversize prologue to DC’s biggest event of the year. Everything since DC All In Special #1 has been building to this moment! Time Trapper is on the run from Darkseid’s Legion. Racing through time to learn how to stop Darkseid’s conquest, he witnesses how the future is already lost and the only hope of survival lies with the Justice ...
Despite the story’s limited setting and dialogue-heavy exposition, this book is an absolute winner as it brings together the mysterious power brokers of the Absolute Universe and sees them in league with one another to preserve justice and order. The book that ties all of the other Absolute titles together. Not to be missed!
The emergence of superheroes has caught the attention of the world…and it’s certainly caught the attention of the people who run it. Ra’s al Ghul, Veronica Cale, Elenore Thawne, Hector Hammond, and the mysterious “Joker” have worked at cross-purposes until now, but this growing threat requires new ways of thinking…and new partnerships. ...
The emergence of superheroes has caught the attention of the world…and it’s certainly caught the attention of the people who run it. Ra’s al Ghul, Veronica Cale, Elenore Thawne, Hector Hammond, and the mysterious “Joker” have worked at cross-purposes until now, but this growing threat requires new ways of thinking…and new partnerships. ...
Still too slow-paced and drawn out for my taste, and the mystery as to the identity of the villain isn’t particularly compelling. The art, while nice, is too static. The writing feels like Grell-Lite.
As the addictive and deadly Crimson Sands strain runs rampant, Arsenal and Cheshire Cat patrol the skyline from above while Green Arrow uncovers a dark conspiracy running through Star City’s underground.
Nice to have all the different Corps back in action, despite overall weak villainy.This storyline has proven to be overly long and drawn out, with erratic pacing, but this penultimate chapter finally brings a little more cohesion to the table.
Part five of “The Starbreaker Supremacy”! Desperate times call for desperate measures! Enlisting old foes to their aid, the Green Lantern Corps makes a shocking sacrifice in order to fight the Sun-Eaters and save the universe!
Compared to the prior issue’s gorgeous Mora artwork, this issue’s art falls way short, even though Di Giandomenico has done much better work elsewhere. The storyline continues to dazzle and hold fans in suspense all the way through!
Something strange is happening on Earth…and the Justice League is powerless to stop it! It began with a horrific volcanic eruption in the heart of the villain-stronghold nation of Zandia…and quickly spread to Count Vertigo’s neighboring kingdom of Vlatava. The parademons that the JLU faced before are only the tip ofthe iceberg—the entire pl...
Perfect wrap-up that leaves you wanting more! I wish this team would stay on this book forever, this is the best run the Man of Steel has had in several decades. And Williamson made Superboy Prime fun again instead of being a little one-note a-hole.
Superman has found the mysterious hero known as Booster Gold. Together, they must return to the present day to warn the Justice League, but Darkseid’s Legion stands in the way. The shocking events of thisissue lead into next month’s massive next chapter in the all in saga!