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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.

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 r this book.more

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.

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.

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!

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!

Great kickoff to an exciting new arc!

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 a criminal despot though.more

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 nd a tease of the threat he’ll be facing next month. Not my cup of tea overall.more

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!

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!

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 Lemire's Absolute Flash, which is so very different.more

A strong finale to an enjoyable mini-series that was in several ways better than the main DC KO series. Seeing Bruce come to realize what his extended family means to him but also why he matters to them results in genuine heartfelt emotion with high stakes. As for the art, what can be said about Dan Mora that hasn't been said already by now, The man is a master at the peak of his powers! Paired wi th Williamson, it makes for amazing storytelling!more

This book frustrates me. The last 2 issues with Goldface were quite good, but this issue takes a downturn. Ewing seems to take strange delight in deliberately not providing any answers as to what's going on either on Earth or in outer space. Almost a full year in and we know very little about the lantern corps, what Hammond is up to, and I don't feel very invested in the characters. Another prob lem is that the art is very unclear in places as well. My patience with the book is wearing thin. Why this is an ongoing title and Absolute Martian Manhunter is only 12 issues is just wrong.more

This issue was very good, but filled with too much exposition for my taste. I'm intrigued by the Luthor/Braniac subplot that will no doubt keep building until it boils over. We also get a hint of the Parasite, some more Peacemaker/Lazarus shenanigans, and of course, the punch-filled introduction to Hawkman. Payoffs down the road should be amazing, but for now, this issue felt like it was busy se tting the table.more

This book keeps getting better and better each month, it's now my favorite regular DCU book. Fraction is skilled at balancing multiple storylines and also with good character development, in addition to the requisite action. His characters act and talk like real people. Bruce is not the Morrison Uber-Bat here, thankfully. He's more human, flawed, humorous and relatable, which we haven't seen in a looong time. Jimenez's art and covers keep getting better and better, showcasing his talent and proving he's a rising DC superstar. Finally,there's this issue's cliffhanger: what a doozy! Cannot wait to eye where all of this is headed!more

I'm starting to get the feeling that Waid is running on fumes as far as DC KO crossovers are concerned. His Flash storyline in that book remains very good, but this month's JLU chapter is underwhelming. The time-lost variant heroes all finally die heroic but meaningless deaths in ways that made me feel nothing. We get a bizarre proposal from Mr. Terrific with Neron, and it's hard to say whether he would've gone through with the deal because it's interrupted by a last-page reveal that made little sense to me.
Right now, Waid's ACTION COMICS work is excellent, his WORLD'S FINEST is good but inconsistent, his FLASH run is very good, but I feel that with JLU, he's struggling to keep things interesting with a crossover that he doesn't seem terribly invested in.more