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BatSledge reviewed Detective Comics #1099 Jul 18, 2025
8.0

Lots to enjoy in this wrap-up to the Elixir storyline, especially the fun chemistry between this goofy and unlikely trio. However, the ending is a bit weird and anticlimactic with the reveal of the criminal mastermind, along with some loose ends that aren’t fully resolved. Would have liked to know why Ra’s got involved with these goons.

Detective Comics #1099

By: Tom Taylor, Lee Garbett
Released: Jul 16, 2025

Stranded far from home, Batman, Harvey Bullock, and the Penguin must form ashaky alliance to bring down the age-old immortality cult known only as Elixir. Butas tensions rise among this unlikely trio, it becomes increasingly doubtful that thisalliance is possible…or that the Dark Knight will ever make it back to Gotham City.

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BatSledge reviewed Batman & Robin: Year One #9 Jul 18, 2025
8.5

Both this issue and the previous one are the best chapters yet. Waid provides a clever twist this issue that I was half-expecting, but not in the way he delivered it. The emergence of Two-Face as a series villain is also a highlight for me. Alfred steals the issue with a perfect, heart-tugging scene. I’m eager to see how Waid wraps things up in the next three issues!

Batman & Robin: Year One #9

By: Mark Waid, Chris Samnee
Released: Jul 16, 2025

The gangs of Gotham enact their plan to take back their city from the General!Meanwhile, something’s distracting Robin in the field—but is there anythingBatman can do about it?

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motorik reviewed Batman & Robin: Year One #9 Jul 16, 2025
10

Waid's modern masterpiece.

What a beautifully written Alfred. They really must reverse his death in the main series. His lack of presence in mainline Batman is felt each passing year.

Batman & Robin: Year One #9

By: Mark Waid, Chris Samnee
Released: Jul 16, 2025

The gangs of Gotham enact their plan to take back their city from the General!Meanwhile, something’s distracting Robin in the field—but is there anythingBatman can do about it?

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George reviewed Batman & Robin: Year One #9 Jul 16, 2025
9.5

This book is so great! With a great twist for the final act.

Batman & Robin: Year One #9

By: Mark Waid, Chris Samnee
Released: Jul 16, 2025

The gangs of Gotham enact their plan to take back their city from the General!Meanwhile, something’s distracting Robin in the field—but is there anythingBatman can do about it?

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7.5

Wad pulled off a tricky stunt with this issue: a Bizarro story that is fairly coherent and sensible, and even scary at times. I’m usually not a fan of the Bizarro characters so I had initially approached the issue with trepidation, but thanks to Waid’s script and the gorgeous artwork, I was pleasantly surprised.

Batman / Superman: World's Finest #41

By: Mark Waid, Adrian Gutierrez
Released: Jul 16, 2025

Up is down, left is right, and red is green—but danger is still danger as Batmanand Superman awaken on Bizarro World with no idea how they got there—or whythey’re being hunted by one of the most dangerous beings in the universe! Even ifthey survive, can they find their way home from a backward planet in time to savetheir friends from danger?

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9.0

Me hate this book. It awful with ugly pictures and bad story. You not read this.

Batman / Superman: World's Finest #41

By: Mark Waid, Adrian Gutierrez
Released: Jul 16, 2025

Up is down, left is right, and red is green—but danger is still danger as Batmanand Superman awaken on Bizarro World with no idea how they got there—or whythey’re being hunted by one of the most dangerous beings in the universe! Even ifthey survive, can they find their way home from a backward planet in time to savetheir friends from danger?

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motorik - Jul 16, 2025

Ha, brilliant.

BatSledge reviewed Superman Unlimited #3 Jul 18, 2025
9.0

The writing and art is continuing to grow on me. This issue successfully captured the spirit and tone of the new movie, and was a blast to read. Seeing Krypto paired up with a more age-appropriate Jon Kent was a lot of fun. I like the direction of this book.

Superman Unlimited #3

By: Dan Slott, Rafael Albuquerque
Released: Jul 16, 2025

When the towering terror of Toyman once again terrorizes the streets ofMetropolis, Superman and Krypto are on hand to save the day—but in thisnew world of Kryptonite, even the murdering machinations of Toyman aresupercharged with Superman’s Achilles’ heel! It’s a twisted turn of eventsas the Man of Steel uncovers a game-changing new use for...

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Superman Fan reviewed Absolute Flash #5 Jul 17, 2025
8.0

This issue encapsulates all the problems this run is having. The pacing is very strange; while little seems to happen, everything that does happens very quickly. It's bizarre how fast this issue read, and it didn't develop or advance anything; it's very strange.

The art in this issue didn't help either; it's quite weak, being very direct and sincere.

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Absolute Flash #5

By: Jeff Lemire, Nick Robles
Released: Jul 16, 2025

Wally’s going to need to learn to handle the heat as he faces down themonstrous Heat Wave! Can he evade his fiery grasp, or will the youngspeedster be burned to a crisp?!

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BatSledge reviewed Absolute Flash #5 Jul 17, 2025
4.0

There was a good story in here somewhere, but the lousy fill-in artwork failed this story in so many ways: I couldn’t tell what was happening between Wally and Heat Wave; the short-haired naked blonde guy lying on the ground with Grodd near the end for several panels is not explained or noticed by anyone and disappears; not clear if Heat Wave is shooting streams of lava or is changing his form. more

Absolute Flash #5

By: Jeff Lemire, Nick Robles
Released: Jul 16, 2025

Wally’s going to need to learn to handle the heat as he faces down themonstrous Heat Wave! Can he evade his fiery grasp, or will the youngspeedster be burned to a crisp?!

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BatSledge reviewed Absolute Batman #10 Jul 16, 2025
10

This is the second chapter of Snyder’s opus, his best work since “The Court of Owls” 14 years ago. Truly terrifying and horrific, not to mention heartbreaking when we see what Ark M has done to poor Waylon. I have no idea what’s coming next, and I LOVE that!

Absolute Batman #10

By: Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta
Released: Jul 16, 2025

Bruce Wayne is trapped within the horrors of Ark M as his best friendWaylon Jones endures unimaginable tortures…but what awaits Batman isfar more terrifying than anything either has faced…the true form of Baneis revealed. But it’s how Bane plans to break Batman that will have you,our dear readers, bending over backward.

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motorik - Jul 17, 2025

It's so good, isn't it? Matt Fraction has his work cut out for him.

BatSledge added New History of the DC Universe (2025) to their pull list Jun 26, 2025

New History of the DC Universe (2025)

In celebration of 90 years of DC, super fan and writer Mark Waid turns backtime to the very beginning of the DC Universe in a four-issue miniseriesdrawn by some of DC’s greatest artists and told by the newest chronicler oftime, Barry Allen, the Flash! In our debut issue, Barry takes us from the verybirth of the DC Universe to the rise of the Just...

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9.0

The use of color, and the absence of color, is so critical to our understanding of the story unfolding in this issue. More masterful storytelling by this entire team, including the letterer. One particular sequence that is perfect is John’s ability to see tempers flaring all around him due to the white light of the White Martian, yet he can’t see his wife’s own explosive rage about to boil o more

Absolute Martian Manhunter #4

By: Deniz Camp, Javier Rodriguez
Released: Jun 25, 2025

It's a heatwave in Middleton, as tempers and temperatures run hot allover the city! In the white-hot heat, normally minor conflicts betweenneighbors turn deadly at the drop of a hat! Can John Jones and the Mar-tian cool things down before Middleton erupts into chaos?

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BatSledge reviewed Titans #24 Jun 20, 2025
7.5

Solid issue that continues to move key chess pieces around on the board. I feel like Layman’s writing on the book is improving, as is the art by Woods. I’m in the camp of doubters who suspect Vanadia hasn’t really turned against the Titans, and that she’s just pretending. It seems like her programming would be sophisticated enough to allow for that. As for Terra’s return, she always make more

Titans #24

By: John Layman, Pete Woods
Released: Jun 18, 2025

It’s a Terra-ble day for the Titans, who are attacked by a Terra-fying villain intenton Terra-rizing our heroes. Yes, we’re unearthing a classic Titans villain for thislandmark issue, one who is not afraid to fight dirty. Of course, we can’t tell you whothe villain is, but—just maybe—if you are a genius-level comic book reader, there isa ...

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BatSledge reviewed Nightwing #127 Jun 19, 2025
7.0

This issue was an improvement over the previous 2 arcs since Watters took over. It was nice to see the Babs-Dick relationship get some airtime for a change, and the mystery with Dick’s sister is also interesting, along with the abandoned Titans Tower thread. I’m not a fan of the fifth-dimensional characters typically, but so far Samnee has made it interesting.

Nightwing #127

By: Dan Watters, Dexter Soy
Released: Jun 18, 2025

When the former Titans Tower is taken over by something monstrous, Nightwingis forced to partner with his enemies at Spheric Solutions to save those trappedinside. But what is this terrible thing that has come to Blüdhaven…and why does itseem to be after Nightwing himself?

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BatSledge reviewed Batman & Robin: Year One #8 Jun 19, 2025
9.0

My favorite issue so far. Waid crafts a great chapter that also works well as a standalone story. The relationship between Bruce and Dick (and Alfred) continues to develop and keep my interest, and the villains (Grimaldi, Clayface, Two-Face) are well-written and suitably menacing. This all adds up to a fun chapter as we head into the last act.

Batman & Robin: Year One #8

By: Mark Waid, Chris Samnee
Released: Jun 18, 2025

The General’s search for Batman and Robin’s true identities comes to Wayne Man-or’s doorsteps! Can the dynamic duo find a way to repel the General’s forces andstill keep their identities secret?!

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3.0

A rare misfire by Waid for me. Nothing about this story really clicked for me. The story is set in the past, bronze-age adjacent as we’ve seen in this book previously, but the video podcasting gimmick seems pretty contemporary. The out-of-nowhere kaiju Batman super suit that seems to be the size of a skyscraper?! Never seen again to my knowledge. The lame villains. Even the artwork wasn’t u more

Batman / Superman: World's Finest #40

By: Mark Waid, Adrian Gutierrez
Released: Jun 18, 2025

A menace is loose in Metropolis, but Superman and Batman can’t do anythingabout it until Clark Kent and Bruce Wayne find a way to escape…a talk show? Willit be up to their friends—Perry White, Lois Lane, Commissioner Gordon, and AlfredPennyworth—to step in and help save the day? Also featuring an all-new cameovariant cover appearance by lat...

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BatSledge reviewed Superman Unlimited #2 Jun 19, 2025
8.0

This run is shaping up to be a very fresh and…quirky…take on the Man of Steel and his supporting characters. Slott takes some big swings these past two issues, and while I wouldn’t say they’re all grand slams, he definitely succeeds in getting a couple doubles and triples. The unique art meshes well with the offbeat writing and the combination definitely stands out among the other great S more

Superman Unlimited #2

By: Dan Slott, Rafael Albuquerque
Released: Jun 18, 2025

Superman faces a brave new world—radical change sweeps the globe,and the ramifications of the Kryptonite asteroid reach a fever pitch! Theepicenter of this new Kryptonite power reverberates from the EmeraldCity—a nation-state positioned atop a massive stockpile of this incrediblenatural resource and ruled with an iron fist by the Kryptonite Kin...

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BatSledge reviewed Detective Comics #1098 Jun 19, 2025
9.0

I really love where this story is taking us. The combination of Batman, Bullock and Penguin is one that I never knew I needed, but one that I’m now savoring. I knew that Ra’s was somehow going to figure into the story somehow. The guest artist did a very nice job as well, filling in very capably with a similar art style. This book is by far the best of the Bat-books being released these day more

Detective Comics #1098

By: Tom Taylor, Lee Garbett
Released: Jun 18, 2025

Batman and the Penguin have found themselves unlikely allies on a mission thathas taken them out of Gotham and into an entirely unexpected new location! Buteven with their powers combined, will they be able to unravel the sinister schemesof a (literally) bloodthirsty immortality cult?

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TomTom reviewed Absolute Flash #4 Jun 18, 2025
7.5

Finally feel like we are starting to scratch the surface of what Barry was actually working on. Still not too much of a fan of the art, but starting to like the story more and more each week. I liked seeing that Omega Men graffiti, just letting you know. It is all connected. Really loving Grodd; I'm just not sure if he's against Wally or with him by the end of the issue LOL. Solid Issue.

Absolute Flash #4

By: Jeff Lemire, A.L. Kaplan
Released: Jun 18, 2025

Wally’s on the run and looking for any safe space to hide out. He findshimself in Central City and meets a kindly man who offers him a place tocrash at the youth mission. But is anyone truly safe when the fastest kidalive comes to their city?

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George reviewed Absolute Flash #4 Jun 18, 2025
8.5

Writing in this one is top notch. Very well paced issue, probably best so far in that regard.
Art is pretty good, bringing down rating a little.

Absolute Flash #4

By: Jeff Lemire, A.L. Kaplan
Released: Jun 18, 2025

Wally’s on the run and looking for any safe space to hide out. He findshimself in Central City and meets a kindly man who offers him a place tocrash at the youth mission. But is anyone truly safe when the fastest kidalive comes to their city?

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BillyBat reviewed Absolute Flash #4 Jun 18, 2025
9.0

Aside from Absolute Green Lantern, the Absolute Universe keeps delivering hit after hit with consistently high quality. Absolute Flash isn’t my favorite title from the line, but it’s still top-tier, especially compared to what other publishers are putting out. And the pacing seems to improve with each new issue.

Absolute Flash #4

By: Jeff Lemire, A.L. Kaplan
Released: Jun 18, 2025

Wally’s on the run and looking for any safe space to hide out. He findshimself in Central City and meets a kindly man who offers him a place tocrash at the youth mission. But is anyone truly safe when the fastest kidalive comes to their city?

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motorik reviewed Absolute Flash #4 Jun 18, 2025
9.5

The story is perfect, as usual.

I don't love the art. Some of the character designs pale in comparison to previous issues but the story is so compelling, it elevates the art.

Next issue please!

Kevin Lainez is gunning for the Gabe Hernandez head bawbag critic on here.
Bloody hell Kev, the f*** were you reading!?

Sure, the art dips but the story qu more

Absolute Flash #4

By: Jeff Lemire, A.L. Kaplan
Released: Jun 18, 2025

Wally’s on the run and looking for any safe space to hide out. He findshimself in Central City and meets a kindly man who offers him a place tocrash at the youth mission. But is anyone truly safe when the fastest kidalive comes to their city?

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BatSledge reviewed Absolute Flash #4 Jun 19, 2025
8.0

Lemire continues to do an amazing job building the character of Wally, his dad, and the world they live in. Nice to see some new familiar faces appear in this issue. My only complaint is the guest artist, who pales in comparison to the gorgeous Nick Robles art we’ve enjoyed in previous issues. That last page is a stunner, can’t wait to find out what happens next!

Absolute Flash #4

By: Jeff Lemire, A.L. Kaplan
Released: Jun 18, 2025

Wally’s on the run and looking for any safe space to hide out. He findshimself in Central City and meets a kindly man who offers him a place tocrash at the youth mission. But is anyone truly safe when the fastest kidalive comes to their city?

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BatSledge reviewed Batman and Robin #22 Jun 13, 2025
7.0

Good issue, though not quite as good as previous chapters. I feel like we got an anti-climactic, almost throwaway, reveal of who Memento really is, though the details are a bit murky. I feel like this story is being stretched out much further than it needs to be, and the guest appearance of the Demon seems contrived. Hopefully we get an ending in sight next issue.

Batman and Robin #22

By: Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Javi Fernandez
Released: Jun 11, 2025

Horrors, both natural and supernatural, await Batman on the journey to savehis son! Gotham City has many dark secrets, and no one knows them better thanBruce—but with Damian trapped somewhere in its labyrinth of shadows, thedemons, forgotten skeletons, and memories of despair that line the city are moreof a threat than ever before. The clock is t...

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BatSledge reviewed Green Lantern Corps #5 Jun 13, 2025
4.5

Very disappointing issue. I’m still completely missing why none of the Green LANTERNS could use their LANTERN rings to escape the mind maze or escape from Evil Star and his minions. It seemed like a lame excuse to inject Space Cabbie into the story to help them escape….when both Guy and Simon are in possession of rings that could easily whisk them away from danger. I’m truly baffled by thi more

Green Lantern Corps #5

By: Jeremy Adams, V Ken Marion
Released: Jun 11, 2025

The Oa station crew and the field team converge as Simon Baz and Teen LanternKeli Quintela meet up with Guy Gardner and his new partner, Lantern Narf, as theyall race to escape the crooks of Necrocopia in one piece! All this, plus Space Cabbie!

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BatSledge reviewed Action Comics #1087 Jun 13, 2025
9.0

A damn near perfect mix of writing and artwork that capture the joys of Clark’s youth. It’s no nice to have Waid at the helm of DC’s flagship Superman title with a clear and focused direction. This tale is a perfect blend of old school storytelling with modern sensibilities.

Action Comics #1087

By: Mark Waid, Skylar Patridge
Released: Jun 11, 2025

Witness Mark Waid’s triumphant return to the title alongside rising starartist Skylar Patridge as they take Clark Kent back to his early years on KentFarm. This can’t-miss story, with ties to the present, takes the Boy of Steelto unexpected heights as he figures out what being a hero truly means. Firststop: Metropolis’s Expo of Tomorrow! Will...

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Afre reviewed Absolute Batman #9 Jun 11, 2025
10

I think it finally hit me.

I have liked this series the whole time. I think it's great, but I have felt like i don't see the hype.

But now I do.

This is amazing.

Absolute Batman #9

By: Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta
Released: Jun 11, 2025

The latest development in saving the derelict and despondent of oursociety is a facility known as Ark M—a fully operational institution thathas played a rather sizeable part, on purpose or not, in the creation ofevil. And it’s active. So when Bruce tries infiltrate it and distill its secrets,a new villain from Gotham City arrives to deal with t...

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motorik - Jun 11, 2025

Welcome aboard my friend. I'm pleased to see this magnificent run clicking with more and more people.

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daspidaboy reviewed Absolute Batman #9 Jun 11, 2025
9.0

I'm calling it, this is the best Batman series of the 2020s hands down. Nick Dragotta's art finally won me over, and I love Scott Snyder's writing this. One of my biggest problems with modern Scott Snyder is that he often needs half a page to just dump exposition, but its very sterile and boring. But his writing is digestible and easy to understand. I also like how different this Gotham and Bruce more

Absolute Batman #9

By: Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta
Released: Jun 11, 2025

The latest development in saving the derelict and despondent of oursociety is a facility known as Ark M—a fully operational institution thathas played a rather sizeable part, on purpose or not, in the creation ofevil. And it’s active. So when Bruce tries infiltrate it and distill its secrets,a new villain from Gotham City arrives to deal with t...

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motorik - Jun 11, 2025

It absolutely is. Congrats to Scott and Nick. The real winners are us.

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motorik reviewed Absolute Batman #9 Jun 10, 2025
10

The best Absolute comic there is. The most compelling new Batman in decades.

Absolute Batman #9

By: Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta
Released: Jun 11, 2025

The latest development in saving the derelict and despondent of oursociety is a facility known as Ark M—a fully operational institution thathas played a rather sizeable part, on purpose or not, in the creation ofevil. And it’s active. So when Bruce tries infiltrate it and distill its secrets,a new villain from Gotham City arrives to deal with t...

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BatSledge reviewed Absolute Batman #9 Jun 11, 2025
10

After last issue’s disappointing conclusion to the Fries arc, Snyder comes ROARING back to full-form this issue with a truly terrifying introduction for the absolute version of Bane, which I think is far more epic and scary than his original introduction way back in 1992. Dragotta’s art showcases his best work yet, and the combination with the writing and coloring is absolute perfection! Bruce more

Absolute Batman #9

By: Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta
Released: Jun 11, 2025

The latest development in saving the derelict and despondent of oursociety is a facility known as Ark M—a fully operational institution thathas played a rather sizeable part, on purpose or not, in the creation ofevil. And it’s active. So when Bruce tries infiltrate it and distill its secrets,a new villain from Gotham City arrives to deal with t...

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SneakyToaster17 - Jun 13, 2025

Ehh, I liked the conclusion of the last arc, but different strokes I suppose.

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