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A night out with Bruce Wayne goes off the rails immediately for Dr. Annika Zeller—it seems her experimental Crown of Storms has her marked for death. And if they survive the legendary 000 Gang, they’ll still have to confront the sinister assassin known as The Ojo!
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George reviewed Absolute Batman: Ark M Special #1 Jan 9, 2026
Love the art. Story is very predictable Snyder approach. Still good and enjoyable.
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The origins of the enigmatic Ark M are explored! What terrible secrets lie within its walls, and just who is assigned to protect it from discovery?!
Aesopjer reviewed Final Boss #2 Jan 8, 2026
Just realized I had Kirham confused with Kirkman..
Think ima drop this..
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When mysterious supernatural powers awaken within him, underground fighter Tommy Brazen realizes his grandfather's cryptic stories about their godlike abilities weren't just folklore. As Tommy's powers manifest in a brutal way, he's forced to confront the truth of his new abilities and the violent destiny that comes with them.
Aesopjer reviewed Absolute Superman #15 Jan 7, 2026
Coming back to this title after accidentally dropping it in issue 8.
There’s a lot of really super stuff going on, however an equal amount of seemingly unnecessary things that Aaron apparently needs to add. Kind of feels like a disservice towards the book more so than anything else..
It is a start and I am intrigued.
Ferreyra’s art is a definite a plus.
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In the shocking aftermath of the Battle of Kansas, Superman wrestles with profound changes to his life, his allies, and even his costume. But more importantly, there’s work to be done, as we experience a day in the life of the world’s busiest superhero–and welcome guest artist Juan Ferreyra (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) to the series!
Aesopjer reviewed Ultimate Wolverine #13 Jan 7, 2026
Wolverine fights a bear..
This book and maybe even the series feels as if the writer and whoever artist is just sort of winging it on a monthly basis
I wonder if the new Cyclops series will be any good?
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INTO THE MAKER'S WAR! Wolverine hunts down the Maker's Council...and with the Maker himself on the horizon, it's time to exact revenge on the ones who turned his life into a living nightmare! Wolverine's journey through the ENDGAME starts here!
Aesopjer reviewed Absolute Batman: Ark M Special #1 Jan 7, 2026
Okay. Dark. Brooding. And depressing..
Just Snyder doing his thing.
The origins of the enigmatic Ark M are explored! What terrible secrets lie within its walls, and just who is assigned to protect it from discovery?!
Holy moly, this was a blast.
2026 bat books are off to a great start!
A night out with Bruce Wayne goes off the rails immediately for Dr. Annika Zeller—it seems her experimental Crown of Storms has her marked for death. And if they survive the legendary 000 Gang, they’ll still have to confront the sinister assassin known as The Ojo!
Aesopjer reviewed DC K.O.: Knightfight #3 Jan 7, 2026
Emotional gut-punch.
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All-star creators Joshua Williamson and Dan Mora deliver the next pulse-pounding chapter of Batman’s journey during DC K.O., giving us the Dark Knight’s greatest challenge yet. Jason Todd is Batman. Tim Drake is Batman. And to complete his mission, Bruce Wayne will have to fight both of them. The former Robins aren’t giving up without a fight...
Aesopjer reviewed Spider-Man: Reign: 2 #5 Jan 4, 2026
I’m pretty sure I liked the second Reign better than the first.
The wonky-ness was off the charts.
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The finale of the most audacious and shocking miniseries in Spider-Man history!
Rated T+
This first arc was WILD.
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Azrael at last learns the secrets behind the System and his hidden heritage. Plus, Sister Lilhy makes a startling self-discovery, leading to an equally startling transformation!
Back in the day when your common villain had an obsession with stealing shoes.
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The fallen angel of “KnightsEnd,” Azrael, get's his own ongoing series by Denny O'Neal. Haunted by his disgrace and by nightmarish visions of the true Batman, Jean-Paul Valley wanders the streets until unforeseen circumstances unleash Azrael.
Aesopjer reviewed Lost Fantasy #6 Jan 1, 2026
The only book I picked up this week and a variant at that..
the art seems to be improving and I’m definitely entertained by the action here, however there’s nothing really special in the story.
Fun read besides.
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Following the shocking events of last issue Henry dives deep into solving the most personal case he's ever tackled--and it's going to take him into the darkest corners The World Beneath has to offer--and put him into conflict with a dangerous new adversary! Meanwhile, Nihlas has big shoes to fill at Blackheart Academy but as he settles into his new...
Aesopjer reviewed Batman: Beyond the White Knight #8 Jan 1, 2026
Easily the weakest of the three story arcs in the white knight universe.
I think it has too much going on.. plus it turned up the corniness to the max.
Entertaining though just dial it back.
IT ALL ENDS HERE! With the future of Gotham City at stake, Bruce Wayne leads an attack on the Wayne-Powers building to take down Blight and his minions once and for all. And with the new Batman, the Robins, and GCPD's Barbara Gordon at his side, anything seems possible. But not all endings will be happy: Bruce is still an escaped felon, and the FBI...
Aesopjer reviewed Batman: Sword of Azrael #1 Dec 27, 2025
These 90’s comics hit the ground running. Crazy introduction to a crazy character..
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It will prove to be one of Batman's most challenging adventures as a new hero joins the Dark Knight's continuing cast of characters in BATMAN: SWORD OF AZRAEL. Azrael is the enforcer for the secret Order of Saint Dumas, a society whose existence dates back to the time of the Crusades. When this bullet-riddled angel of death crashes into the midst o...
Aesopjer reviewed Absolute Martian Manhunter #7 Dec 26, 2025
We’re back baby and just as trippy as ever.
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After the mind-altering events of the White Martian's first foray on earth, the Agency—a shadowy group with unlimited governmental authority— comes to investigate the strange occurrences in Middleton. John must juggle his job, hiding the Martian, his expanding abilities, and his crumbling relationships, all while living out of a motel. Meanwhil...
Aesopjer reviewed Batman: Curse of the White Knight #1 Dec 24, 2025
Murphy is one of- if not the best writer/artist powerhouses in modern comics..
Plus an intriguing dive into the bat history.
In this explosive sequel to the critically acclaimed blockbuster BATMAN: WHITE KNIGHT from writer/artist Sean Murphy, The Joker recruits Azrael to help him expose a shocking secret from the Wayne family's legacy-and to run Gotham City into the ground! As Batman rushes to protect the city and his loved ones from danger, the mystery of his ancestry u...
Aesopjer reviewed Batman: White Knight #8 Dec 24, 2025
I’m so stoked there is more to this universe.
In the extra-sized finale of Sean Murphy's top-selling miniseries, Jack Napier's suspicious seduction of Gotham City comes to its twisted conclusion! With the city on the verge of becoming an icy tomb for the GTO, Batgirl makes a crucial assist and Gordon is forced to reevaluate his judgment of Batman to secure the greater good. As the true Joker's...
Aesopjer reviewed Batman: White Knight #1 Dec 20, 2025
This one goes to 11.
In a world where Batman has gone too far, The Joker must save Gotham City.
He's been called a maniac, a killer and the "Clown Prince of Crime" but "white knight"? Never. Until now...
Set in a world where the Joker is cured of his insanity and homicidal tendencies, The Joker, now known as "Jack," sets about trying to right his wrongs. First ...
Aesopjer reviewed All-Star Batman #14 Dec 20, 2025
There’s definitely good and bad with Snyder, but I like that he writes Alfred a badass.
The best arc out of the three by a mile.
"The First Ally" finale! In the final issue of Scott Snyder's high-octane run on ALL STAR BATMAN, he and superstar artist Rafael Albuquerque put Batman to the ultimate test! Faced with either losing his future as Batman or the person he loves most, the Dark Knight must decide which ultimate price he is willing to pay.
Aesopjer reviewed All-Star Batman #10 Dec 20, 2025
HUGE step up.
"The First Ally" part one! When the Dark Knight is taken down by a new enemy whose attacks he cannot counter, he uncovers a plot spanning generations...whose mastermind might be one of his closest allies! But who is the First Ally?
RATED T
Includes a code for a free digital download of this issue.
Aesopjer reviewed All-Star Batman #9 Dec 20, 2025
The second arc to Snyders All Star Batman was fine, I guess. I don’t know.
Hate to admit I’m not looking forward to the next 5 issues..
"Ends of the Earth" finale! It all comes down to this. After months of searching, Batman has found the mastermind behind the blight sweeping the planet, and must face off against one of his most dangerous villains in a battle of wills for the fate of the Earth.
RATED T
Aesopjer reviewed All-Star Batman #5 Dec 20, 2025
a MESS..
If Snyder wasn’t trying so hard, this would’ve been great.
"MY OWN WORST ENEMY" conclusion! Batman, Duke and Two-Face square off in a fight for Harvey Dent's soul. With assassins flooding in from across the countryside, Batman learns that even his most trusted allies might choose evil over good.
Aesopjer reviewed All-Star Batman #4 Dec 20, 2025
I like that with Snyder Batman got this infinite amount of gadgets in his arsenal.
I really dislike that this books pace is stunted by childhood segments..
still on the fence with the sidekick and dad being help prisoner bit..
"My Own Worst Enemy" part four! So close and yet so far from his goal, Batman must now wrangle Two-Face out of his own assassin-filled riverboat casino before it plunges over Niagara Falls to their deaths! The Dark Knight will have to go all-in on the most deadly gamble of his life if he intends to make it out alive.
Aesopjer reviewed All-Star Batman #3 Dec 20, 2025
Besides some major gripes, this story is really entertaining..
I dont know who started this between Loeb or Morrison or whoever but the whole bit where there are connections in Batman/Bruce Wayne’s past is such a tired trope..
and man does Scott Snyder loves this trope..
"MY OWN WORST ENEMY" part three! Now on the run from both bounty hunters and cops, Batman and Duke must find a safe place to hide out with Two-Face before they can continue their journey to the cure. Batman might soon realize his worst nightmare: that Two-Face is right...and nowhere is safe.
Aesopjer reviewed All-Star Batman #1 Dec 19, 2025
Sometimes reading Snyders writing can feel like a chore.. Romita’s art is top notch.
"My Own Worst Enemy" part one! Superstar writer Scott Snyder explodes into an all-new Batman series alongside legendary artist John Romita Jr., reimagining some of the Dark Knight's greatest villains. First up: Two-Face! Batman must take Two-Face to a destination out of Gotham City, but the duplicitous villain has a two of spades up his sleeve. Eve...
Aesopjer reviewed Exquisite Corpses #8 Dec 19, 2025
It’s twisted and suspenseful.. fun read.
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As the dust settles and the bodies are counted, a brutal new playing field is revealed. A killer shows their true face…and a survivor takes their first life. Eisner-nominated writer Pornsak Pichetshote (The Good Asian) and accomplished artist Adam Gorham (Hellhunters) rejoin James Tynion IV and Michael Walsh to ratchet up the tension on the most ...
Aesopjer reviewed Exquisite Corpses #1 Dec 18, 2025
A triple sized debut.
One can say it’s quite exquisite.
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SERIES PREMIERE Every five years on Halloween, the wealthiest families in America play a game. Twelve of the deadliest people in the world are dropped into a small town with just one goal: last killer standing wins. For the citizens of Oak Valley, Maine-this year's unlucky arena-the goal is much simpler. They must survive the night. Experience a...
Aesopjer reviewed Batman: Dark Patterns #12 Dec 17, 2025
Hayden Sherman is firing on all cylinders. Best artist I discovered in 2025, and the page layout is on another level. Worth rereading alone just to gaze at it.
Top 5 of 2025. Easy.
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Batman: Dark Patterns reaches its fiery conclusion! Can the Dark Knight Detective quell the hungry flames threatening to erase Gotham before the city is no more, or will the Child of Fire’s inferno devour it all?
Aesopjer reviewed Spider-Man & Wolverine #8 Dec 11, 2025
Best of marvel of 2025..
Definitely top 5 favorite books I’ve read this year.
It’s such a blast to read this, and the art is really top tier.
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SPIDER-MAN AND WOLVERINE ARE DEAD?! PETER and LOGAN have met their demise. Blame…REED RICHARDS?! And…An ALL-NEW VILLAIN?! R.I.P. THWIKT.
Aesopjer reviewed Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #13 Dec 11, 2025
Feels very disjointed from Jason Aaron’s run, which may be a good thing, only time will tell..
Arts fun to look at and the writings solid.
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A new era of TMNT begins! Acclaimed Eisner-winning writer Gene Luen Yang (American Born Chinese, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Superman Smashes the Klan) takes on writing duties for TMNT! Following the stunning events of TMNT #12, the Turtles face a different New York…one where they are viewed as heroes! The celebration will be short-lived as new t...
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