I found characterization to be the problem.
Kara Zor-El has been a key member of the Super-Family in Metropolis, butwhat happens when she strikes out on her own? Follow Kara as she returnsto her roots in Midvale…home of Supergirl! But how could this be?! Our herohas not been back in years, and the protector of that town has been savingthe day for weeks. Can Supergirl stop the impostor befo...
I went into this issue hoping for something fresh and compelling, but what I found was disappointingly shallow. The writing felt overly simplistic and strangely outdated—not in a nostalgic or intentional way, but more like something pulled straight from a half-hearted script from the 1950s, without any of the charm. The character responses to major situations lacked any real depth or originalitymore
Kara Zor-El has been a key member of the Super-Family in Metropolis, butwhat happens when she strikes out on her own? Follow Kara as she returnsto her roots in Midvale…home of Supergirl! But how could this be?! Our herohas not been back in years, and the protector of that town has been savingthe day for weeks. Can Supergirl stop the impostor befo...
I found the art and colors very beautiful. The plot structure is very similar to the Silver Age. I liked the characterization too. I liked it overall.
Kara Zor-El has been a key member of the Super-Family in Metropolis, butwhat happens when she strikes out on her own? Follow Kara as she returnsto her roots in Midvale…home of Supergirl! But how could this be?! Our herohas not been back in years, and the protector of that town has been savingthe day for weeks. Can Supergirl stop the impostor befo...
The stories that Phillip Kennedy Johnson has been telling in this series have been great and this issue is no exception. It goes deeper into Bruce’s mind and explores his actions. The mystery gets a little clearer in this issue and it’s a surprising development. I wouldn’t bet against this series. I can’t recommend this enough. The relationship between Bruce and Damian is excellent anmore
Robin has been kidnapped—stolen away by Memento in a killing blow to Batman’spsyche. Now, with his body broken and his mind fractured, the Dark Knight mustfight his way through a gang war, Memento’s cultists, and his own decaying mentalstate to save his son before it is too late!
This issue has a lot of solid character moments with Simon, Keli, and Guy. It’s a nice balance between character and action as this issue goes to an interesting locale which provides that action. Additionally, the story touches the edges of what’s going on in Green Lantern. It connects nicely while maintaining just enough separateness. The best thing about this issue is how it takes full amore
Guy Gardner is reluctantly saddled with a new partner, but he’s determined to keephim out of the way while they look for another source of Nth metal, all while SimonBaz frets over “Teen” Lantern who is showing signs of strain during the rebuildingof Oa.
An okay issue. Nothing impressed me, except the ending, which was a little surprising. I mean, I wasn't surprised to see Barda get captured (last issue foreshadowed as much), but the ending still managed to surprise me.
A new villain team, fashioned specifically to take out the Birds of Prey, has emergedin dramatic fashion. And with the Birds deliberately scattered across the globeinvestigating both real and false leads, they’re more vulnerable than ever. With thestrongest of them already fallen, how can any of them survive what’s coming?
If you're not giving this issue a 10, you're:
- simply out of your mind
- unable to read
- drunk or intoxicated
- in possession of an incomplete copy
- not wearing your glasses
- recovering from a bad break up or recently fired
- not a true comic book fan
THE SECRET ORIGIN OF MYSTERIO!
Even Kingpin knows little about the criminal in the smoky helmet...but Spider-Man's about to learn more than he bargained for!
RATED T
Yeah true, are we here for the web-slinging action and the Spider-Man/MJ drama, or just tolerating Marvel’s boldest and most iconic universe experiment? Either way, for me this is a wild ride where the emotional explosions hit almost as hard as the Green Goblin’s Pumpkin Bombs!
I would add: "disliking the lack of focus on the titular character for half of the series" as one of the main reasons why one would not give this a 10. Another one being "missing crucial conversations between main characters".
The finale of this series is nearly unreadable. The narration is still overwhelming and a distraction from any story Tom King might be trying to tell. The fight sequences attempt to glorify the violence which makes it all the more gratuitous. It’s not enjoyable, it’s not engaging on any level. It’s a real shame King isn’t capable of utilizing the existing history between Shiva and Blacmore
The final round! With both fighters on the ropes and unwilling to surrender, the endseems as far away as Canary’s past. Can she find a way to make her mother proudand still save her from her an untimely demise? Find out as the last punches land!
Power Girl is an incredible character and I've loved her since All-Star Comics #63.
I loved her in Showcase. I loved her in Infinity Inc. I loved her in Crisis, Warlord, Justice League Europe, Justice Society, Infinite Crisis, JSA Classified, and of course Power Girl v1 & v2.
And then there's v3 by Leah Williams and... it was truly horrible.
The covers were great, but more
Karen Starr has triumphantly returned to Metropolis. But there’s a problem…theperson using that alias isn’t Power Girl! Paige can’t just stand by as this new Karengets involved in ventures and schemes she would never dream of. It’s up to her toexpose this imposter before they ruin her reputation for good!
This is a great follow up to last month’s Batman #158. The mystery expands and there is some great character work with Bruce Wayne. Loeb brings in characters that can show a different side of Batman like Leslie Thompkins and Jason Todd. He’s unsure around them both and Loeb makes that part of the story. Loeb also continues to uses the pieces of the original “Hush” as he brings other chmore
After the shocking events of the last issue, Batman must make thehardest decision of his life!Guest-starring Nightwing, Batgirl, and Red Hood!
I'm having a hard time with this so far, I think there is some promise, but hope we get it soon. I'll be putting your review on my podcast, Lunchbreak Reviews.
I think what’s working for me is the fact that it feels older. Been off Batman for a while and there’s a lot of stuff that resonates with me. I think there are some surprises coming too.
The best issue of the run so far for me.
Ask yourselves, readers—what could be more merely magnificent than five issuesof the one and only Metamorpho? Well, howzabout we turn it around—and give youfive Metamorphos in one issue? Brace yourselves, Metamaniacs—because whenRex Mason and Urania Blackwell face the ultimate agent of Cy.C.L.O.P.S., their onlyoption is to form an all-new Ele...
Horrible title with Atrocious writing. Don’t ever let Leah Williams writer anything involving Power Girl again DC! Good riddance.
Karen Starr has triumphantly returned to Metropolis. But there’s a problem…theperson using that alias isn’t Power Girl! Paige can’t just stand by as this new Karengets involved in ventures and schemes she would never dream of. It’s up to her toexpose this imposter before they ruin her reputation for good!
It’s more wackiness with Metamorpho and crew. This issue more than any other demands the reader to just sort of go with it. And…I’m ok with that. This series has been like this all along and it provides a genuinely distinct and different approach to Super-Hero comics. It feels a bit like Metamorpho is drinking some of Plastic Man’s milkshake, except for the fact that Plastic Man isn’more
Ask yourselves, readers—what could be more merely magnificent than five issuesof the one and only Metamorpho? Well, howzabout we turn it around—and give youfive Metamorphos in one issue? Brace yourselves, Metamaniacs—because whenRex Mason and Urania Blackwell face the ultimate agent of Cy.C.L.O.P.S., their onlyoption is to form an all-new Ele...
This issue produced two jaw drops, one of 2 minutes and one of thirty seconds as well as a fist pump and “hell yeah” followed by a genuine laugh out loud. What an issue with some great surprises and appearances you just don’t see coming. Jeremy Adams puts together another outstanding issue, one of the best of the series. No spoilers here, but you don’t want to miss this issue. Hal’s more
It’s Hector Hammond versus Hal Jordan as the confrontation comes to a head,while Kyle Rayner, Superboy, and Odyssey come across a Reach outpost and amysterious stranger!
I am going to try to not compare Main Wonder Woman to Absolute Wonder Woman, since that is a really weird way to say which book is better or I prefer. I like to judge each book by its own merits, and not bring another book down.
For me, Tom King's Wonder Woman feels very stiff. very awkward, very stale and formal. The dialogue is short and concise, and I understand that Wonder Woman is more
Dark Knight of the soul! After the harrowing defeat of the Sovereign, Diana turns to Batman for help solving a murder on Mount Olympus. It’s the team-up you’ve been waiting for…the Caped Crusader and the Amazon Princess!
There’s a huge shift of gears with this issue moving past the Sovereign storyline. It doesn’t mean it’s any better, just different. Batman feels way out of place. Diana seems far too vengeful and quite detached in an odd sort of way. Guillem March depicts her almost as a femme fatale as she appropriates Batman for this mission to find out who killed Ares and clear Hippolyta’s name. Inmore
Dark Knight of the soul! After the harrowing defeat of the Sovereign, Diana turns to Batman for help solving a murder on Mount Olympus. It’s the team-up you’ve been waiting for…the Caped Crusader and the Amazon Princess!
Jamal Campbell delivers another fun, interesting, exciting and creative issue of Zatanna. It’s not simply the magical aspects, but the mysterious quality of the Lady White as well as the inventive use of Bat-characters Bruce Wayne and Basil Karlo/ Clayface. Furthermore, Campbell taps into some real emotion and there’s even a surprise with one of the supporting characters. There is still themore
After following her leads into an astral dimension hidden inside a television,Zatanna is plagued with only more questions and confusion. Is she ready for thechilling answers that await her about the mysterious Adam and the Lady White? Canshe continue to endure the curse of the sword as its hold on her tightens? Or willshe simply break?
There’s nothing wrong with revisiting “Greatest Hits” every one and a while and that’s what Terra and Deathstroke bring to this issue. That coupled with some of the interpersonal subplots make this series feel more and more like the New Teen Titans than it has in a very long time. Of course, that’s sort of the point, that’s why people like these characters together. It’s taken sommore
He’s the world’s deadliest mercenary and the Titans’ oldest and most dangerous en-emy. He’s also dead…or at least we thought he was dead. Yeah, we’re talkin’ aboutSlade Wilson, Deathstroke, now back from the dead, building a new team of villains,and ready to take on the Titans. How did he do it? Find out in this can't-miss issue!
The basic premise for this Superman story is solid. Getting Clark to take Lois’ assignment for the Daily Planet is a neat idea. Unfortunately, Lois and Clark don’t sound right. Their interaction is awkward as doesn’t feel genuine. It almost feels like a caricature. There’s also a bit of disrespect towards Clark ability as a journalist which feels like a modern attempt at making him thmore
Superman Superstars concludes with an unforgettable two-part story written by Poison Ivy's G. Willow Wilson and drawn by fan-favorite artist Gavin Guidry (Superman '78). Knowing he needs a break from the expectations and pressures of Metropolis, Lois sends Clark to the arctic to investigate a new technology that promises to halt global warming. But...
I suppose this comic is fine for its intended audience. Like its predecessor, Fire and Ice: Welcome to Smallville, it’s not for Justice League International fans or for fans of the characters who want to see some genuine character work on Tora and Bea. It doesn’t feel like a mainline DC Universe comic at all. The fact that it references Absolute Power, DC All In Special and Justice League Umore
(W) Joanne Starer (A) Stephen Byrne (CA) David Nakayama
SPINNING OUT FROM THE PAGES OF ABSOLUTE POWER AND THE DC ALL IN SPECIAL! In the pages of DC's Absolute Power event, Fire and Ice had finally achieved what Fire always wanted. The dynamic duo made a glorious return to the ranks of the Justice League--and during a major world crisis, no less...
Cassandra Cain is not a character that I’ve followed closely over the years. Batgirl #6 appears to require a deeper understanding of her history and tutelage under the Batman. The strongest aspect of this issue is the relationship between Cassandra and Shiva. There’s some deep stuff there that plays well, definitely stronger than the Unburied. The end of this issue feels a bit like it’s more
CASS CAIN AT A CROSSROAD! The truth behind the Unburied finally comes to light as Kalden reveals a hidden history of betrayal and vengeance. But as the sins of the past threaten to consume the present, Batgirl and Lady Shiva must first survive a dangerous cave and...each other! With nowhere else to run, it's the end of the line for Cassandra Cain. ...
I don’t think anyone ever wanted to know this much about Resurrection Man. If this is a character you’re into this is probably one of the greatest things you’ve ever hoped to get on the character. I don’t know that this will pull in new readers, it doesn’t feel accessible to those unfamiliar with the character. There are some real over the top moments and the parts that might resonatemore
HE'S BACK! Mitch Shelley, the Resurrection Man, has led thousands of lives--and with each unexpected death and resurrection comes a new superpower. But after living a life to its natural conclusion, Mitch Shelly is awoken by a new purpose and power...saving the universe. Follow the Resurrection Man through time as he fights against a monster of his...
Mike Perkins’ art is the standout of this series so far and this issue is no different. There’s an interesting concept in the mini-series, but writers John Ridley and Ryan Parrot are trying too hard to be clever with their story. The surprise on the final page is indeed a shocking turn of events, but the path there is far too circuitous and it diminishes the impact. Sometimes being more strmore
CLASH OF THE TITANS! Captain Atom and Major Force slug it out in an apocalyptic battle royale that will leave an entire town leveled! As these two titans of terrifying power pummel each other into oblivion, the wicked Inferno organization is watching closely, hedging its bets as to who will be left standing and who will be left prone to attack. Plu...
Does Jeff Lemire even want to write the JSA? This series is so soulless and rushed. There is no sense of passion or coherent story structure present. The decision to start the story in the middle of nowhere and show the team at their worst is extremely odd. I expected better from Lemire.
THE TOWER OF FATE UNDER ATTACK! As the demon horde descends on the Tower of Fate, a JSA-er won't survive! Meanwhile, the traitor within the Brownstone's halls makes their strike against the other team!
Dull, tad, lifeless…
And all the boring patriotic undercurrents…
Great art wasted on weird, pornographic, and dreading plot.
DIANA'S BLOODY WAR WITH THE SOVEREIGN REACHES AN EPIC CONCLUSION! The Sovereign took away Wonder Woman's world, and now she has taken away his. As their war reaches its end, the two icons prepare for battle. Who will emerge victorious? Find out as Diana's quest for peace comes to a bloody end!
People liking this run is truly mystifying to me. It seems son demonstrably bad and yet people can’t see it.
Wow. Sometimes feeling like you’ve gone back in time when reading a comic is good. While some are hoping that Jim Lee and Jeph Loeb’s return to the pages of Batman for a sequel to their seminal “Hush” storyline will be a return to great comics of 20 years ago, it actually does more than that. This comic manages to grab the feel of Batman comics from even further back to the Bronze Age. more
THE HOTLY ANTICIPATED SEQUEL TO THE SMASH-HIT STORYLINE! Jeph Loeb! Jim Lee! An all-new epic saga begins here. Hush returns!
@motorik I enjoyed it. It seems to be “not different enough” for some. I was drawn in by the classic feel.
This is a solid issue. There’s a good amount of action as the story progresses forward. It doesn’t feel quite as contrived as some of the previous issues have. There’s a moment where it feels like it’s about to be too much, but in the endit’s not overstuffed Waid finds a way to make it all fit. Mark Waid is trying to connect some of the ancillary titles like The Atom Project and doesmore
THE CLOCK IS TICKING! The keys to the mysterious superterrorist organization Inferno begin to be revealed as the Justice League realizes it's an intergalactic threat led by one of their oldest foes! Time is running out to save the world with the help of...the Legion of Doom?
There are two things that are good about this issue and for that matter the entire series. After some awkward moments in the first issue, I think Ryan Sook found his way with this book. The cover to this issue is especially nice and the interiors are good as well. Seeing both Canaries together looks great. Some of the moments with Dinah and her mom are solid. Were they told in a different conmore
THE BATTLE MAY BE LOST IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE! A deal with an immortal devil could be the answer to everyone's troubles. Or is Vandal Savage more trouble than he's worth? Meanwhile, Shiva and Canary fight to a standstill--could the only end to this battle be death?
This series continues to be very entertaining. There are some genuinely humorous parts and some of them don’t rely on being over 50, having read this comic in the sixties, or being familiar with the parlance of the Go-Go-Check era. That said, there is something missing. I can’t be sure of what it is, but this comic needs something. It’s close enough to being brilliant that you can almostmore
STUCK IN STAGG HQ! Who could ever replace the merely magnificent Metamorpho? The billion-dollar brain of Simon Stagg has the answer--and it's not a who...it's a where! After all, why recruit a fab freak to protect Stagg HQ when you can bring the whole building to life to protect itself? Genius, you say? Consider this, Metamaniacs--if office buildin...
Well, this issue ramps things up as everything intensifies. There’s just a couples between Odyssey and Kon-El and it immediately does more for him than everything in the past 10 years- what HAS been going on with him, maybe Jeremy Adams will tell us?!?!?! Plus, Adams doesn’t forget Carol and Hal. The new status of their relationship continues to develop and it continues to be captivating. more
ENTER STARBREAKER! Everything is emotional as Hal makes his way back to Kyle, Superboy, and Odyssey, who attempt to fend off attacks from the Sorrow and an even bigger threat--Starbreaker! Make way for a cosmic battle for pieces to a new power battery that spells doom for the universe.
No, this is actually a valid review rating. I feel like this book was written by high school students. No creativity found here anywhere.
I don’t disagree that it’s not great…