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Nightmare of Solomon reviewed Punisher #1 Nov 13, 2023
3.0

The new Punisher #1 was absolutely mid, a toothless and needless comic. Nothing really interesting about it since they literally just had a new character basically go thru the same trauma as Frank, since Frank cannot be the Punisher for real-life reasons associated to the misuse of his original logo.

This comic is clearly a meta exercise attempt at cloning Frank Castle's archetype witho more

Punisher #1

By: David Pepose, Dave Wachter
Released: Nov 8, 2023

Is this the return of Frank Castle - or the start of something else? Frank Castle has disappeared, but evil will always need to be punished. With all-new threats rising to claim innocent victims, criminals will need to beware of a dangerous vigilante hunting them from the shadows. Who is the new Punisher? What put him on his path of vengeance? And ...

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ItsJess reviewed Batman: City of Madness #1 Oct 10, 2023
5.0

How can people possibly give this a 10? A masterpiece? A classic?

This feels like it's written by a college student studying creative writing still. Art is OK.

Batman: City of Madness #1

By: Christian Ward
Released: Oct 11, 2023

VISIONARY CREATOR CHRISTIAN WARD UNLEASHES A COSMIC-HORROR EPIC, FEATURING THE COURT OF OWLS! Buried deep beneath Gotham City there exists another Gotham. This Gotham Below is a living nightmare, populated by twisted mirrors of our Gotham's denizens, fueled by the fear and hatred flowing down from above. For decades, the doorway between the cities ...

4.0

You're just here for the visuals, because this is all fluff and no substance.

Batman: City of Madness #1

By: Christian Ward
Released: Oct 11, 2023

VISIONARY CREATOR CHRISTIAN WARD UNLEASHES A COSMIC-HORROR EPIC, FEATURING THE COURT OF OWLS! Buried deep beneath Gotham City there exists another Gotham. This Gotham Below is a living nightmare, populated by twisted mirrors of our Gotham's denizens, fueled by the fear and hatred flowing down from above. For decades, the doorway between the cities ...

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Quinn reviewed Batman #134 Apr 4, 2023
3.5

Did Batman just lose a hand? In a story where Batman is fighting a foe we don’t know, one whose motives are unknown other than to be evil so Bats has someone to fight, Ghostmaker cuts off Bats’ hand.

So what the hell, dude. My reaction wasn’t how will he handle a life-altering injury. It was “no way this will stick, so who cares.” But that is just me. Your mileage may vary. B more

Batman #134

By: Chip Zdarsky, Mike Hawthorne
Released: Apr 5, 2023

It's all-out war as only Batman stands between Red Mask and a Gotham City full of bodies! How much is the Dark Knight willing to sacrifice to save this city?

3.0

Man, I sure love that the origin for The Riddler is that he's autistic.

The Riddler: Year One #1

By: Paul Dano, Stevan Subic
Released: Oct 26, 2022

As depicted in Matt Reeves's hit movie The Batman, the Riddler wasn't simply an amusing eccentric with an affinity for wordplay and baffling clues, but as terrifying a villain as any in the annals of the Dark Knight. Here you can see Edward Nashton evolve into the menace known as the Riddler. How did an unknown forensic accountant uncover the dark ...

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Nightmare of Solomon reviewed Avengers #60 Oct 22, 2022
9.0

It's actually amazing how Mark Russell is able to nail Clint Barton's personality in a single issue while Jeff Lemire couldn't do that during a complete run.

Avengers #60

By: Mark Russell, Greg Land
Released: Sep 21, 2022

A.X.E.: JUDGMENT DAY TIE-IN!
The Avengers' ace archer is back! As Judgment Day looms, Hawkeye is called upon to justify his existence. As a benchmark, Hawkeye must prove that he brings at least as much joy and usefulness to the world as a randomly chosen mailbox, which, admittedly, is a pretty high bar.
RATED T+

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Jeff Plaza reviewed Amazing Spider-Man #9 Sep 14, 2022
3.5

As a Spider-man fan - I feel like this was way too quick of a read. It was a quick set up which got resolved in less than a a page. I wish that wolverine and spidey had more interactions with each other. Calling back to the story like in Spider-man vs Wolverine wouldve neat. It just seems like they could have replaced wolverine with any other hero and the results wouldve been the same. Gleason's a more

Amazing Spider-Man #9

By: Zeb Wells, Patrick Gleason
Released: Sep 14, 2022

HELLFIRE GALA TIE-IN!
•  Something happens at the Hellfire Gala that sends Spider-Man and WOLVERINE on a dangerous mission all over creation!
•  That's right - the best duo in comics is back, but who are they fighting, and what (or who) are they fighting for? NO SPOILERS HERE!
RATED T+

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Jeff Plaza - Sep 16, 2022

I preferred her complexity in house of x and the mystery behind all her lives. She was obviously planning something big but that plan never came about once Hickman left.

Jeff Plaza - Sep 16, 2022

In this spidey, she just seemed to one note villian for me. It's okay if you disagree. Just my thoughts on the whole matter

4.0

Only the art has value -- because the writing is just TK using Alan Moore as a springboard while writing some edgelord crap on par with Mark Millar's Nemesis.

Batman: One Bad Day: The Riddler #1

By: Tom King, Mitch Gerads
Released: Aug 17, 2022

The Dark Knight's greatest villains get their greatest stories yet! The Riddler, Two-Face, the Penguin, Mr. Freeze, Catwoman, Bane, Clayface, and Ra's al Ghul-Batman's most iconic villains are all given 64-page Prestige format specials that show why they are the greatest villains in all of comics, spearheaded by today's top talent. We begin with Ba...

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1.0

That was quite possibly the worst comic book I have read, it's definitely the worst Batman story I have ever read.

Tom king should never be allowed to write a Batman comic again after that.

Don't try and ruin the killing joke because your a hack writer.

No spoilers but everyone who gave this a 8/19-10/10 is on glue. Your all dumb for saying this is a perfect story more

Batman: One Bad Day: The Riddler #1

By: Tom King, Mitch Gerads
Released: Aug 17, 2022

The Dark Knight's greatest villains get their greatest stories yet! The Riddler, Two-Face, the Penguin, Mr. Freeze, Catwoman, Bane, Clayface, and Ra's al Ghul-Batman's most iconic villains are all given 64-page Prestige format specials that show why they are the greatest villains in all of comics, spearheaded by today's top talent. We begin with Ba...

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Psycamorean - Aug 24, 2022

You do realize that Riddler's actual origin is that he cheated in a puzzle contest in school, and won, and thereby became obsessed with puzzles and scamming, right?

Comics Code Authorities - Mar 21, 2023

I've read a few worse Batman stories. Not many, but a few. But I can say for sure this is definitely without a doubt the worst Riddler story ever. Way to kill another classic character, King.

1.0

Hey, do you want to be doompilled?

X-Men Unlimited: X-Men Green #1

By: Gerry Duggan, Emilio Laiso
Released: Aug 17, 2022

AN "X" CROSSING DANGEROUS LINES!
When a young X-Man breaks the laws of Krakoa and takes a life, it's up to Wolverine to track down his former student and take her down... But Nature Girl is tired of standing by while humanity destroys her home. Can even Logan quell her fury? Find out as a good girl breaks bad to save the planet! The hit story f...

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1.0

If you don't like TK, you'll feel justified even further.

Dark Crisis: Worlds Without A Justice League: Superman #1

By: Tom King, Chris Burnham
Released: Jul 13, 2022

When Pariah and his forces of the Great Darkness laid waste to the most powerful superheroes of all time, all hope was lost…with the Man of Steel suffering the same fate as that of his comrades, join us for a look at a world of dreams he would never have thought possible while alive. Where there’s life there’s hope, and with that hope comes a...

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1.0

How could someone miss the characters so much. Literally all three characters are completely wrong. This isn't even injustice or something like that (an else world) this is supposed to be what would have happened instead of Bendis ageing him outside world. This is absolute character assignation. DC stop giving Tom King to write these characters, he does NOT know how these characters work he just l more

Dark Crisis: Worlds Without A Justice League: Superman #1

By: Tom King, Chris Burnham
Released: Jul 13, 2022

When Pariah and his forces of the Great Darkness laid waste to the most powerful superheroes of all time, all hope was lost…with the Man of Steel suffering the same fate as that of his comrades, join us for a look at a world of dreams he would never have thought possible while alive. Where there’s life there’s hope, and with that hope comes a...

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daspidaboy - Jul 12, 2022

Can you please explain how did Tom king ruin Superman, Superboy, Orion and Lois?

1.0

What If...Miles Morales #4

By: Yehudi Mercado, Zagaria
Released: Jun 15, 2022

WHOSOEVER HOLDS THIS HAMMER...
...if they be worthy, shall possess the power of...THOR. And what if...the Miles Morales of another universe was THOR, THE GOD OF THUNDER?!
RATED T

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Nightmare of Solomon reviewed Human Target #6 Mar 22, 2022
1.0

TK really comes across as having a bone against the JLI

Human Target #6

By: Tom King, Greg Smallwood
Released: Mar 23, 2022

"The most acclaimed book of the year continues!
After a tragic confrontation leaves a Justice Leaguer dead, Christopher Chance, the Human Target, is one step closer to solving his own murder...but also one step closer to his own grave. With only six days left, can he find the truth through webs of lies?"

4.0

A whole lot of meh?

Man-Eaters: The Cursed #5

By: Chelsea Cain, Lia Miternique
Released: Nov 10, 2021

"HAVE YOU SEEN ME?"

The daring conclusion of MANEATERS: THE CURSED. Camp secrets are revealed, lost things
are found, and the army of frogs is defeated. Meanwhile, Maude's parents continue to enjoy a nice
getaway in Carmel-by-the-Sea. This issue comes with a collectible "Best All-Around Camper" certificate.

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4.0

You're still losing a lot of real estate to exercises in graphic design and trying to be clever -- what's the point of having a 26 page comic if 8 of them are wasted on faux ads et al.

Man-Eaters: The Cursed #4

By: Chelsea Cain, Lia Miternique
Released: Oct 13, 2021

"BLOOD MAGICK"
Maude and Burt follow clues that lead them to the root cavity of the Old Tree and into the
underground labyrinth below the island. Burt is annoying and Maude is brave. But then, the comic is written from her perspective.

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5.0

You're coming to the series because it's well drawn and full of hot and sexy times -- but removed from that, and you find a mostly unlikable main character, and even if she's like that as a product of her upbringing, the fact is that she's still unintentionally unsympathetic.

Mirka Andolfo's Sweet Paprika #3

By: Mirka Andolfo
Released: Sep 22, 2021

Paprika's "forced fun" night doesn't seem to be too bad, perhaps-but, in the end, not too great either. Come on, staying together for so long, for no real reason...how can people like it? Then, while her father seems to be recovered and healthy again, Paprika will have a nasty surprise...

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1.0

We're back to the shenanigans of a comic not being a comic -- instead, an exercise on graphic design with the pages full of fake ads and such -- it's basically backmatter that you'd find at the end of a deluxe collection, rather than a comic itself.

Man-Eaters: The Cursed #3

By: Chelsea Cain, Lia Miternique
Released: Sep 15, 2021

"WITCHCRAFT FOR CHILDREN"
This book is required reading for all young witches. It is routinely updated with the latest frog self-defense techniques. Other topics include the history of Craft Camp, potion-making, fairy identification, the rules of pickleball, and necromancy. Now with spell cards! Clip and save! Please bring this book with you to...

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8.5

Hello Amigos!

I completely forgot I was supposed to review the whole series -- been really busy tho -- MUY OCUPADO -- so it just escaped my mind!

I think this is a solid wrap-up to the mini, but setting things in place in order to be continued in the future.

Also, not gonna lie, but I thought they were gonna do a fakeout on the retconned origin at the very last mi more

America Chavez: Made in the USA #5

By: Kalinda Vazquez, Carlos E. Gomez
Released: Aug 11, 2021

She fought for her past. She chose to discover the truth. And now, with a new mission before her, AMERICA CHAVEZ's life will never be the same.
Rated T+

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4.0

Hello fuzzy-ones!

As usual, Cain delivers a comic light on content -- with several pages getting used to her "graphic design is my passion" bug.

It really is nothing spectacular, just disappointing.

Man-Eaters: The Cursed #2

By: Chelsea Cain, Kate Niemczyk
Released: Aug 18, 2021

"IMPORTANT CAMP WAIVER"-It's very important to read all of the materials before arriving at Craft Camp. Craft Camp is not responsible for disappearances, maiming, spectral trauma, or other camp mishaps.

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3.0

The only merit this comic has is the art -- cuz the comic is just Mariko Tamaki appearing to deal with her own mommy issues thru her self-insert character.

I Am Not Starfire OGN

By: Mariko Tamaki, Yoshi Yoshitani
Released: Jul 28, 2021

From New York Times bestselling author Mariko Tamaki (Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me, Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass) and artist Yoshi Yoshitani (Zatanna and the House of Secrets) comes a story about Mandy, the daughter of super-famous superhero Starfire. Seventeen-year-old Mandy, daughter of Starfire, is not like her mother. Starfire is gorgeo...

4.0

Ah, Fuzzy-Ones!

It's been a while!

The story seems to be an improvement so far over the original story, but it's just the first issue -- it does have bits of cringe here and there, but it's nowhere near as bad as the original series -- but then again, and I repeat myself, it's just the first issue.

Cain still has a penchant of trying to ape Hickman's love of grap more

Man-Eaters: The Cursed #1

By: Chelsea Cain, Kate Niemczyk
Released: Jul 14, 2021

MAN-EATERS: THE CURSED reunites the original MAN-EATERS creative team for another tale of adolescent feminist derring-do and supernatural hijinks. Maude, now 15, is sent to Craft Camp for the week. It goes south pretty quickly. Smart, laugh-out-loud funny, provocative,
referential, scary, chock-full of ephemera, and compulsively re-readable. Pl...

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3.0

What book are these critics reading that just handwave Bendis' terrible dialogue?

Justice League #60

By: Brian Michael Bendis, Xermanico
Released: Apr 21, 2021

Superman, Batman, Green Arrow, Black Canary, Aquaman, and Hawkgirl join forces with Black Adam to fight an all-new world conqueror! But how do they stop the unstoppable power known as Brutus? Enter new mega-power sensation Naomi, who comes face to face with the League and brings along Queen Hippolyta of the Amazons for a blockbuster battle for the ...

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1.0

i’m just glad this is over

Green Lantern: Season Two #12

By: Grant Morrison, Liam Sharp
Released: Mar 10, 2021

It’s Hal Jordan vs. Hector Hammond, and our Emerald Knight will need to summon all of his willpower to face down the psionic madman. Check out Grant Morrison and Liam Sharp’s grand finale more than two years in the making! This tale touches on every plot thread from the entire run, and it’s fully charged with fantasy, sci-fi, and Green Lanter...

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Nightmare of Solomon rated Superman #29 Mar 13, 2021
5.0

Superman #29

By: Phillip K. Johnson, Sami Basri
Released: Mar 10, 2021

Writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson jumps from DC Future State back to the present for a two-part story that spans Superman and Action Comics this month!
In “The Golden Age,” Jonathan Kent steps back to examine his father’s legacy. When a monstrous foe from outer space attacks Clark-and nearly kills him!-this young hero must consider the ...

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5.0

So... the new direction for Wonder Woman is to make her a Sif expy?

Wonder Woman #770

By: Jordie Bellaire, Paulina Ganucheau
Released: Mar 10, 2021

What. Is. Happening?! Wonder Woman just woke up in the middle of battle, with rampaging hordes of mythological beasts bearing down on her! Not even the Princess of the Amazons can survive such an assault, but that’s okay-it’s just another day in Valhalla! The warriors here spend their days fighting and their nights drinking-and if they die in c...

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REYNARD reviewed Infinite Frontier #0 Mar 2, 2021
6.0

I vomited after seeing the last page.

I'm excited for John's Stargirl, Ram V Swamp Thing, Suicide Squad, and Williamson Robin. I might check out PKJ Superman and the new Wally Flash series (but Brandon Petersen's art is absolutely horrendous).

Regardless, I new the Quintessence was going to get offed because of the leaks that came out a while ago and it really blows that high more

Infinite Frontier #0

By: Brian Michael Bendis, Stephen Byrne
Released: Mar 3, 2021

The next phase of the DC Universe begins here! Dark Knights: Death Metal presented the darkest threats of the Multiverse. DC Future State revealed what may lie ahead. Now it’s time to look into the Infinite Frontier of the current-day DC Universe.
In Gotham City, The Joker jolts citizens awake with an attack even the Dark Knight never exp...

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Nightmare of Solomon - Mar 3, 2021

Maybe they should have hired someone from Brasil to write about a Brasilian character -- instead Joelle admits she'll write Yara as if she grew up in Idaho, trying to discover her Brasilian identity, because Joelle herself is from Idaho.

Weird Science Jim - Mar 4, 2021

She created the character, though, so we are stuck with her

6.0

Nowhere near as good as DC Rebirth. Also, as someone else said, with Future State being so goddamn bleak, you can't help but to see this and think "whelp, we're gonna go downhill from here"

Infinite Frontier #0

By: Brian Michael Bendis, Stephen Byrne
Released: Mar 3, 2021

The next phase of the DC Universe begins here! Dark Knights: Death Metal presented the darkest threats of the Multiverse. DC Future State revealed what may lie ahead. Now it’s time to look into the Infinite Frontier of the current-day DC Universe.
In Gotham City, The Joker jolts citizens awake with an attack even the Dark Knight never exp...

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7.5

Hola, mi gente!

It's been a while since we've had an America solo comic!

Guess what? It's BUENO! Well, it's a good comic compared to the basura that was Gabby Rivera's comic! Just kidding, it's actually a good comic -- and right off the bat it goes and retcons America's origin story as depicted by Gabby's trash comic.

The lineart by Carlos Gomez is great! I was f more

America Chavez: Made in the USA #1

By: Kalinda Vazquez, Carlos E. Gomez
Released: Mar 3, 2021

WHO IS AMERICA? America Chavez is incredible - her origins, her strength, her dimension-shattering star portals! But when the foundation of everything she believes is shaken, America will stand up and face the parts of herself she's been running from. From writer Kalinda Vazquez (Marvel's Runaways) and artist Carlos Gomez (Amazing Mary Jane) comes ...

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GL Fan 2814 reviewed Infinite Frontier #0 Mar 2, 2021
5.0

I disliked this more than I liked it and I found it to be very average for all the hype piled on it. I hated the ending which positioned the "big bad" to be way too powerful considering how easily he dispatched the characters he killed.
This book really cemented for me how poor of a writer Geoff Thorne is and I am finding myself in a position of not buying the Green Lantern book in a very, more

Infinite Frontier #0

By: Brian Michael Bendis, Stephen Byrne
Released: Mar 3, 2021

The next phase of the DC Universe begins here! Dark Knights: Death Metal presented the darkest threats of the Multiverse. DC Future State revealed what may lie ahead. Now it’s time to look into the Infinite Frontier of the current-day DC Universe.
In Gotham City, The Joker jolts citizens awake with an attack even the Dark Knight never exp...

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Mingthemerciless - Mar 5, 2021

For a start DC needs to dump Snyder Tynion and Bendis. Get more focused on flagship centric ideas for Batman Detective Supes Actionand Justice League. Bring Wonder Woman back from Snyders silly idea of her. Start thinking stories not constant reboots and bix checking.

Mingthemerciless - Mar 5, 2021

I agree Narvel may be stepping on the same rake with heroes reborn V2

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