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Lobo (2026)
VRRRRROOOOOOMMMMMMMM! The Main Man’s back, baby! And his ride is a motorcycle that moves at the speed of sound, but only if that sound is a rippin’ guitar solo, and you better hop on before he leaves you in the dust with all the bastiches he’s fragged for money or convenience! The Eisner-nominated creative team that brought you a fantastic parable ...
Lobo #1
VRRRRROOOOOOMMMMMMMM! The Main Man’s back, baby! And his ride is a motorcycle that moves at the speed of sound, but only if that sound is a rippin’ guitar solo, and you better hop on before he leaves you in the dust with all the bastiches he’s fragged for money or convenience! The Eisner-nominated creative team that brought you a fantastic parable ...
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Absolute Flash #13
Wally tries to pick up the pieces of his life after the battle at Fort Fox. Adrift and unsure what to do, the young speedster looks for a way forward.
Peace out, I’m done. I gave this book a year and we barely have any answers to what’s going on, and instead Ewing just keeps throwing more strange mysteries at us. There are 5 other Absolute comics I’d MUCH rather read, with 2 more on the way.
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Absolute Green Lantern #12
Jo Mullein faces down the mighty Obsidian beast! But how can she defeat this monster, and where did it come from?
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Absolute Batman #18
After the explosive reveal ending last issue, and Batman continues to fight Poison Ivy's mutated monsters and winds up uncovering an even more gruesome horror that has embedded itself in the city's very foundations. All while the Joker's machinations start to coalesce in a partnership with a new ally.
Killer first issue that I bought after reading the preview elsewhere, so I’ll be returning for more. Art and writing form a very nice symmetry here as well meet the characters in the middle of fallout from a heist gone wrong. Definitely owes a nod to John Wick. The dialogue is snappy, filled with profanity, and a lot of funny, dark humor! Not for everyone, but definitely worth checking out.
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End of Life #1
Professional hitman Eddie Stallion has messed up. He’s accidentally robbed the Raven, a high-ranking boss of the international cabal of assassins the Menagerie, of which Eddie is a member…or he was. Now with a price on his head, Eddie chooses to hide in the one place everyone knows he’d never go…the small midwestern town of Pluto, home of his estra...
Adams’ script is stronger this month versus the last several issues, but there’s still very little resolution to anything that’s set up here. It’s all a giant TO BE CONTINUED (again) as it pads the way to issue 600. Bonus points, however, for bringing Kyle back into the fold. Montos’ art was weird looking in places and has a very static feel to it. I don’t think he’s the best choice of artist fo more
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Green Lantern #32
The visions that Hal Jordan receives from the Book of Oa grow stronger, leading Green Lantern to make a decision that will change the fate of the Corps and what we know about Green Lanterns forever! And a certain question is popped that will have you asking…are wedding bells breaking up that ol’ Corps of mine? Only time, and next issue’s #600 spect...
End of Life (2026)
Professional hitman Eddie Stallion has messed up. He’s accidentally robbed the Raven, a high-ranking boss of the international cabal of assassins the Menagerie, of which Eddie is a member…or he was. Now with a price on his head, Eddie chooses to hide in the one place everyone knows he’d never go…the small midwestern town of Pluto, home of his estra...
A sizzling finale packed with major revelations, intense action sequences, and loads of great character moments and dialogue, all setting the stage for DC KO #5 and the future of this book. Williamson is one of the all-time great Superman writers, as he proves each month, and Barrows does some of the best work of his career.
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Superman #35
Superman’s time in the tournament has taken its toll. And now Darkseid’s Legion plans to make a massive sacrifice for their lord, and Time Trapper is too late to stop them. Only three unlikely heroes can show the corrupted Legion the light…The end of this issue sets up the end of DC K.O. but also massive status quo changes for Superman!
An excellent wrap-up to a nail-biting, sprawling adventure that revisits one of the key moments in DC’s history and also sees the Flash clan throwing down with Darkseid himself. The art doesn’t quite deliver at the same level as the writing, unfortunately. The finale sets the stage for new adventures with a new creative team.
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Flash #30
The Speedsters’ race through time has led them to an encounter with a Darkseid from the past, and their escape leads them to a shocking reunion!
Sticks the landing with some clever plotting, tense showdowns, continued great character work, and amazing art! We are in a Batman renaissance right now on the 3 signature titles!
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Detective Comics #1106
What started as a mysterious infection on a boat in Gotham Harbor has grown into one of the most formidable threats Gotham City has ever faced! Now, with mere hours to go before Batman’s system is entirely overtaken by his infection, the Dark Knight must attempt to save his city—and himself—before it’s too late! Tom Taylor and Mikel Janín’s exhilar...
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Absolute Martian Manhunter #9
What Martian secrets will the Agency discover as they peel back layers of mystery, metaphor, and fascia? Meanwhile, John searches for his missing partner as his world continues to crumble around him!
Just shy of perfection (the first story arc holds that title), this story delivers a deft combination of action, mystery, humor, and suspense, along with some nice character moments with Diana and her friends. Zatanna exits the stage a bit too quickly for my taste, but I have no doubt she’ll be back soon. The last page is a great cliffhanger!
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Absolute Wonder Woman #17
Diana faces off against a team assembled with only one mission in mind: take down Wonder Woman at any cost. But after a strangely intimate betrayal, Diana finds herself outplayed, boxed in, and running out of options…
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Titans #32
Jinx is terrorizing Gemworld, Cyborg is gone, and the Titans are spread across the galaxy. With their backs against the wall, Arsenal and Donna Troy prepare for battle as the last line of defense against Darkseid’s forces! Is this the Titans last stand... or is it the beginning of something new?
Great kickoff to an exciting new arc!
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Batman / Superman: World's Finest #48
They are the finest duo in the world—but which world? Forget Batman and Superman—welcome to a chilling tale starring their evil Crime Syndicate doppelgangers, Ultraman and Owlman!
Solid conclusion to a long uneven arc, with Dick rescuing the city’s kids and getting a timely assist from his colleague Nightwing Prime, who makes a big sacrifice. I’m disappointed that we didn’t see more of the toll of such a massive earthquake that leveled the city, but I’m excited to see where the book goes next with its new mayor. This won’t be the first time that we’ve seen Blüdhaven run by more
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Nightwing #135
Nightwing must lead Blüdhaven’s stolen children to safety, but the Zanni won’t let them go without a fight. With Nightwing-Prime at his side, the battle reaches its breaking point and sacrifices must be made! But while the city takes its first steps toward recovery, a darker plan begins to take shape in Blüdhaven’s halls of power…Don’t miss the iss...
Another disappointing turn from this creative team. This book has veered into the land of silly, farcical nonsense. Perhaps Slott was trying for a classic Silver Age feel with this story, but the villains were lame, the idea that Clark would so easily fall for any of this is beyond belief, character development was nil, and the art was cartoony. The only part I liked was the interlude with Jon a more
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Superman Unlimited #10
It’s said that the sun is always shining on the city of Metropolis…but lately a shad-ow has fallen. This shadow has a name, and it’s on the lips of the terrified citizens of the city of tomorrow tonight…it’s the horrible new form of the Prankster! The all-new, mysterious Prankster was the deadliest assassin in the DC Universe, some-one with a perfe...
Another horrific journey into the mouth of madness, with Snyder and guest artist Canete as your guides. Strong, compelling subplots and flashbacks intertwine with the main story featuring Bruce confronting the horror that is Pamela Isley. The final page’s cliffhanger is the icing on the cake and you don’t even see it coming!
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Absolute Batman #17
Dr. Pamela Isley has been unleashed from the Ark-M facility with an unending hate and burning fire for revenge on Gotham City, and those who put her in the belly of the beast. When Batman hunts her down, he must survive a labyrinth of leveled horrors, one more gruesome after the next, as he tries to save the city from a monster it created.
Another winner from Mark Waid, who is turning his ACTION run into a modern classic for the ages. The Pete Ross story was a tad predictable in a few places, and the art is a bit cartoonish at times, but overall this issue tells another wonderful story from the Superboy days!
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Action Comics #1095
Pete Ross knows everything about Clark Kent...or does he? After stumbling across a distressing truth about his best friend's superhero exploits, Pete is at a crossroads. Will he be a powerful ally to the Boy of Steel or the one person capable of orchestrating his demise?
The story continues but I feel like there are very few answers or revelations taking place to help us understand what's going on and why. We do get a reveal of the villain behind it all, but it lands with a thud. There's no dramatic tension, there are a lot of characters and story threads in motion, and through it all, I feel very little. This comes as quite a surprise considering how much I love more
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JSA #16
As our heroes converge on Starco in Gotham City, the villain pulling all the strings is finally revealed!
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