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Aesopjer reviewed Batman: Sword of Azrael #1 Dec 27, 2025
9.0

These 90’s comics hit the ground running. Crazy introduction to a crazy character..

Batman: Sword of Azrael #1

By: Dennis O'Neil, Joe Quesada
Released: Aug 12, 1992

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...

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Aesopjer reviewed Absolute Martian Manhunter #7 Dec 26, 2025
10

We’re back baby and just as trippy as ever.

Absolute Martian Manhunter #7

By: Deniz Camp, Javier Rodriguez
Released: Dec 24, 2025

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...

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10

Murphy is one of- if not the best writer/artist powerhouses in modern comics..
Plus an intriguing dive into the bat history.

Batman: Curse of the White Knight #1

By: Sean Murphy
Released: Jul 24, 2019

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...

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Aesopjer reviewed Batman: White Knight #8 Dec 24, 2025
10

I’m so stoked there is more to this universe.

Batman: White Knight #8

By: Sean Murphy
Released: May 9, 2018

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...

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Aesopjer reviewed Batman: White Knight #1 Dec 20, 2025
10

This one goes to 11.

Batman: White Knight #1

By: Sean Murphy
Released: Oct 4, 2017

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 ...

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Aesopjer reviewed All-Star Batman #14 Dec 20, 2025
9.0

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.

All-Star Batman #14

By: Scott Snyder, Rafael Albuquerque
Released: Oct 4, 2017

"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.

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Aesopjer reviewed All-Star Batman #10 Dec 20, 2025
9.0

HUGE step up.

All-Star Batman #10

By: Scott Snyder, Rafael Albuquerque
Released: May 10, 2017

"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.

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Aesopjer reviewed All-Star Batman #9 Dec 20, 2025
6.0

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..

All-Star Batman #9

By: Scott Snyder, Jock
Released: Apr 19, 2017

"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

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Aesopjer reviewed All-Star Batman #5 Dec 20, 2025
6.0

a MESS..
If Snyder wasn’t trying so hard, this would’ve been great.

All-Star Batman #5

By: Scott Snyder, John Romita Jr.
Released: Dec 28, 2016

"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.  

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Aesopjer reviewed All-Star Batman #4 Dec 20, 2025
6.5

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..

All-Star Batman #4

By: Scott Snyder, John Romita Jr.
Released: Nov 9, 2016

"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.

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Aesopjer reviewed All-Star Batman #3 Dec 20, 2025
7.0

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..

All-Star Batman #3

By: Scott Snyder, John Romita Jr.
Released: Oct 12, 2016

"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.

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Aesopjer reviewed All-Star Batman #1 Dec 19, 2025
7.5

Sometimes reading Snyders writing can feel like a chore.. Romita’s art is top notch.

All-Star Batman #1

By: Scott Snyder, John Romita Jr.
Released: Aug 10, 2016

"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...

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Aesopjer reviewed Exquisite Corpses #8 Dec 19, 2025
7.0

It’s twisted and suspenseful.. fun read.

Exquisite Corpses #8

By: Pornsak Pichetshote, Adam Gorham
Released: Dec 17, 2025

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 ...

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Aesopjer reviewed Exquisite Corpses #1 Dec 18, 2025
8.0

A triple sized debut.
One can say it’s quite exquisite.

Exquisite Corpses #1

By: James Tynion IV, Michael Walsh
Released: May 14, 2025

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...

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Aesopjer reviewed Batman: Dark Patterns #12 Dec 17, 2025
9.0

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.

Batman: Dark Patterns #12

By: Dan Watters, Hayden Sherman
Released: Nov 12, 2025

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?

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Aesopjer reviewed Spider-Man & Wolverine #8 Dec 11, 2025
10

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.

Spider-Man & Wolverine #8

By: Marc Guggenheim, Kaare Andrews
Released: Dec 10, 2025

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.

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8.0

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.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #13

By: Gene Luen Yang, Freddie E. Williams II
Released: Dec 10, 2025

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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Aesopjer reviewed Ultimate Wolverine #12 Dec 11, 2025
7.0

The conclusion to a 12 issue arc that feels anticlimactic but on par for the course. The series itself may require another reading, it just kind of felt lacking..
is it worth picking up the next four issues?

Ultimate Wolverine #12

By: Christopher Condon, Alessandro Cappuccio
Released: Dec 10, 2025

WOLVERINE'S ATTACK ON THE EURASIAN CAPITAL! After the devastation in ULTIMATE WOLVERINE #11, Wolverine is out for vengeance! And he's taking on the whole of the Eurasian Republic in this big, bad and bloody climactic issue…who will be left standing?

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Aesopjer reviewed Absolute Batman #15 Dec 11, 2025
7.0

Jock may arguably be the better artist, however this series in general loses points whenever Dragotta isn’t doing the art..
Asides from that, a fun little ‘non reliable’ narrative here.

Absolute Batman #15

By: Scott Snyder, Jock
Released: Dec 10, 2025

Alfred reveals to Bruce the story of the man he’s been chasing for years. Enter: Joker! Scott Snyder and Jock reunite for an epic tale in the Absolute Universe!

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Aesopjer reviewed Infernal Hulk #2 Dec 11, 2025
8.0

I had to settle for buying the Knull variant of this book.. what’s with the influx of variants these days?
The book itself was awesome.

Infernal Hulk #2

By: Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Nic Klein
Released: Dec 10, 2025

RULE ALL MONSTERS! The INFERNAL HULK's conquest of Earth has begun! Hulk turns his eye to ATLANTIS, where an ancient evil has slept for eons awaiting the call of the Mother of Horrors… but will NGATHIIL THE ENDLESS be content to serve Hulk, rather than rule Earth in his mother's place? Meanwhile, Earth's Mightiest Heroes frantically scour the Ear...

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Aesopjer reviewed Batman & Robin: Year One #12 Dec 9, 2025
10

A modern classic.
Best of 2025.

Batman & Robin: Year One #12

By: Mark Waid, Chris Samnee
Released: Oct 29, 2025

The fate of Gotham hangs in the balance as Batman and Robin battle through a horde of clay monsters that have overtaken the city!

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Aesopjer reviewed Batman / Deadpool #1 Dec 7, 2025
6.0

Small step up from the first crossover.
Note to self: these anthologies really aren’t worth it.

Batman / Deadpool #1

By: Grant Morrison, Dan Mora
Released: Nov 19, 2025

The Dark Knight and the Merc with a Mouth team up for an adventure so mind-bending you'll think you’re in a dream! Brought to you by legendary creators Grant Morrison and Dan Mora! And be sure not to miss these incredible extra stories: Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, and Joshua Williamson team up with Hayden Sherman for a magical Constantine/Doc...

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Aesopjer reviewed Ultimate Wolverine #11 Dec 6, 2025
8.0

Similar to my feelings with Wolverine: Revenge; this year, I think this title could’ve really benefited having twice as many issues to flesh out the story.
Although not my preferred style, the art for this series does a great job translating the feel of the book, including the second artist which feels like a nice break within the story.

Ultimate Wolverine #11

By: Christopher Condon, Alessandro Cappuccio
Released: Nov 12, 2025

THE EURASIAN REPUBLIC'S COUNTERATTACK! Furious after the events of issue #10, Magik, Colossus and OmegaRed will have their vengeance! Can the Opposition survive Dr. Prostovich's "Psychic Bomb"?! Will Wolverine be able to protect the friends he's only just been reunited with?

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Aesopjer reviewed Batman #4 Dec 5, 2025
8.0

Batman’s sitting criss cross apple sauce here.
A villain centered issue, not sure about the originality, but I’m staying in tuned for what’s to come..

Batman #4

By: Matt Fraction, Jorge Jimenez
Released: Dec 3, 2025

As Bruce Wayne investigates the Crown of Storms, Batman pursues Anarky and discovers a criminal conspiracy hiding in plain sight that will change the game for crime and criminals in Gotham City…and the world!

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Aesopjer reviewed DC K.O.: Knightfight #2 Dec 5, 2025
9.0

I’m only knocking a point because I have no idea what’s going on here.
However the art and writing are a solid 10.
I’d collect a Batman run by these two in a heartbeat.

DC K.O.: Knightfight #2

By: Joshua Williamson, Dan Mora
Released: Dec 3, 2025

The stage is set, and Bruce Wayne’s battle through a gauntlet of future Batmen is on! Each former Robin has shaped Gotham City into their own vision of justice, and if Bruce can make his way past Dick Grayson, he’ll face the darkest one yet. Will he survive the most violent aspects of his own legacy? Or will Batman’s greatest failure destroy ...

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7.5

Definitely a stronger first half in this 12 issue run, by Jason Aaron, who I think got repetitive and wonky especially with the court room drama and conclusion.
The arts what really caught me by surprise, not my typical cup of tea but Juan Ferreyra carried the story for me. Very dynamic and entertaining to gaze upon.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #12

By: Jason Aaron, Juan Ferreyra
Released: Oct 22, 2025

For 12 issues, the Ninja Turtles have faced challenge after challenge as they’ve been ripped apart, accused of murder, and put on trial as New York City’s greatest villains. The fight to clear their names and at last heal their family comes down to this, as nothing stands between the Turtles and their freedom…except a threat unlike anything t...

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Aesopjer added Infernal Hulk (2025) to their pull list Dec 2, 2025

Infernal Hulk (2025)

INCREDIBLE...IMMORTAL...INFERNAL! The evil known as Eldest has literally torn Bruce Banner and the Hulk apart and taken the Hulk's body as their own. This new, unstoppable Infernal Hulk is ten times the monster that everyone always feared Hulk would be. Their diabolical plan is to plunge the world back into ancient horrors by transforming our heroe...

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Aesopjer reviewed Infernal Hulk #1 Nov 30, 2025
10

The art is sick and this issue 1 got me hooked..

Infernal Hulk #1

By: Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Nic Klein
Released: Nov 26, 2025

INCREDIBLE...IMMORTAL...INFERNAL! The evil known as Eldest has literally torn Bruce Banner and the Hulk apart and taken the Hulk's body as their own. This new, unstoppable Infernal Hulk is ten times the monster that everyone always feared Hulk would be. Their diabolical plan is to plunge the world back into ancient horrors by transforming our heroe...

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Aesopjer reviewed Absolute Batman #14 Nov 27, 2025
9.0

I have to hand it to Snyder, the man knows how to make one helluva climatic ending.

Absolute Batman #14

By: Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta
Released: Nov 26, 2025

Batman and Catwoman face down Bane in a final battle! But once the dustsettles, what will it all mean for the future of Batman?

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Aesopjer reviewed Absolute Martian Manhunter #6 Nov 22, 2025
10

Executed so perfectly, I can go an edit all my other reviews and drop a point.
I’ll be in tuned for what’s to come ..

Absolute Martian Manhunter #6

By: Deniz Camp, Javier Rodriguez
Released: Aug 27, 2025

Ideas explode like atom bombs, minds melt, and colors clash in the darknessbehind the eyes of every person on the planet. It’s Green Martian versusWhite Martian, John Jones versus madness itself, as he fights to save hisfamily—and the world.

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