The hiatus makes it that there "needs" to be recap, but some of it goes directly against things we saw at the end of the first trade. The art is good, but certain things feel more like gimmicks than they did in the first six issues (ie: multi-colored wing sauce and noodles). The last 2 pages may be the best and most intriguing the series has had yet, but not much happens leading up to it. I know this will be one of those books that people will refuse to rate honestly even when there are obvious flaws in the pacing or narrative, but not much happened overall and some of the stuff that did was convoluted and confusing. It's up to you to decide if you trust Camp to come through by the end, but I'm not reviewing it at the end right now, I'm reviewing this issue, and overall, I was disappointed with it. more

Another epic masterpiece by John Layman, my all-time favorite writer!!!!

I'm left scratching my head overall. What even was this story? Was it needed? I don't think so.

At least it was a nice shout-out to Tim Sale. I've enjoyed the different artists' takes in each issue. I really like Matteo Scalera's art in this final issue. It's worth reading the interview with him at the end. For me, this series has been all about the art. Unfortunately I think Jeph Loeb should have stayed away and enjoyed his legacy with classics like Long Halloween, Haunted Knight and Dark Victory. As a story, Hush is overrated in my humble opinion. And can we all just forget Hush2 is/was even a thing?!

I wonder how this will read in one go? I don't think I will be re-reading it though. If I want some Batman Halloween action I will stick with the original Long Halloween and the Haunted Knight shorts. more

I was looking forward to this. Mark Waid back on Flash. Cool! This could be good... I didn't realize Christopher Cantwell was co-writing it. Well, it's not terrible, but it ain't great either. I found it very expo-heavy. A lot of tell, tell, tell; and then this happened, and this, etc, etc. Nice art by Vasco Georgiev, though. But overall it was disappointing. 5.5/10

Layman's winning streak continues! A MODERN MASTERPIECE!!!!

WOW! Layman knocks it out of the park again!!!!

Wow! John Layman pens another masterpiece! Is there anything that kid can't do?!!!?

Possibly the best comic ever written, by the greatest writer in the history of the written word!

WOW! John Layman sure knows how to write an awesome comic book!!!!

Possibly the best comic ever written-- written by a GENIUS!!!!

Another masterpiece from the greatest human in comics!!!!!

How does Layman write one masterpiece after another? I AM IN AWE!!!

It took 30 issues to get to this? I hope Infernal Hulk has better pacing (paint drying has better pacing to be honest) and a tighter focus, but that is certainly not PKJs thing. How much you liked this run is definitely proportionate to your patience and mine wore thin 15 issues ago, but I made it to the end… if you can call it that.

THIRTY issues for this?!

A non-ending. A to-be-continued-pick-up-the-NEW-number-one-of our-not-really-new-continued Hulk comic?

What a disappointment.

Nice art by Nic Klein. Shame he was only on about half of the run.

I was initially blinded by the beautiful art by Jimenez, and it is gorgeous! So are the colours by Tomeu Morey. When I reread the story, I felt it was pretty basic overall. Yes, there's always going to be a lot of set-up in a first issue. But there were no major "wow" moments in the writing. The whole give-little-Croccy-a-toy-dinosaur plot felt a bit dumb on first reading, but after a re-read or two I enjoyed the scene more. Especially the heart-to-heart that Bruce has with Waylon. Croc has a few too many teeth, though!

Ghost Alfred will take a bit of getting used to, but I'm not against the idea. I'd rather have the real Alfred, but what can you do? I'll be giving this at least 3 issues, so I'm hoping for better things in the next issue. more

Too early to say anything definitive. But I have worries. One of the reasons Robin was created was to give Batman someone to talk to. Now Bats has an AI holographic Alfred. That doesn’t strike me as mentally healthy, especially considering the fact that there are 174,964 Bat family members Bruce can talk with.

This better not be another arc where Bats learns the value of family. Just saying. Gordon is now a beat cop again. I don’t think you can go from commissioner to beat cop. Wouldn’t he just retire. A beat cop that’s well into his 50s is just a bridge too far for me. Your mileage may vary.

Bats spends most of his time tracking down a child-like Killer Croc, who is regressing because he’s is molting or something. It involves dinosaurs and new Batcave trophies, which always struck me as something serial killers do on Dexter.

Bat has new tech, which strikes me as Iron Man, not Batman. There is no detective work and Vandal Savage is creating a goon squad outside regular police channels. Didn’t Tynion already do that?

This seems like more of the same to me. Batman is stuck in a holding pattern, where he keeps getting redone but it keeps getting rebooted to a tired status quo that leaves out charm, fun, and originality. Don’t have high hopes.

Or I could be wrong. more

This is a very enjoyable and satisfying conclusion to the second volume of Mark Millar’s NIGHT CLUB. I think Volume 2 has upped the stakes as well as the emotions compared to volume one, which is still definitely worth a read. Entertaining, surprising, shocking and pulsing with a dark sense of humour, Millar and Ramirez have taken us on an action-packed and thrilling journey through the highly unusual high-school lives of Amy, Danny and Sam. Recommended.

LINK to my FULL Review: https://wakizashireviews.wordpress.com/2025/02/25/night-club-vol-2-issue-6-february-2025/ more

The middle story by Jason Aaron featuring the Scar Squadron stormtroopers is the best of the three. Charles Soule tells a decent heist story featuring Aphra, Sana and Valance. Kieron Gillen retells the classic R2D2 vs Chewie chess game from the perspective of 0-0-0 and BT-1.

I'm not sure it's worth the $7 price tag though.

Unfortunately nothing is going to change while Nick Lowe remains editor of this comic. I know this is old news but it's truly unbelievable how far Marvel have allowed this flagship book to tank in quality. Big and extensive changes are needed, but I feel like we've been saying the same thing for years.

I don't mind Peter Parker losing faith and giving up, and later in the end we see Peter regain his motivation. But at least have the story, dialogue, and character writing work. Half of this issue isn't about Peter Parker at all, and it's kind of funny how Black Cat broke up with Peter, yet she kisses him. And immediately goes back to him. And how half of the book is doctor strange with X-men stuff in it.

Marvel needs to get new editors or a staff team and have actual good writers who. care about Spider-Man write Spider-Man. Maybe that's why Ultimate Spider-Man works so well. It's run by a different team and Hickman cares about Spidey. Hickman isn't really seeing Spider as a pay check more

I'll just say this... stick to ultimate spiderman.

Remember when marvel was intentionally trying to ruin the xmen brand before they got the movie rights back??? It feels like marvel is intentionally trying to ruin spiderman for reasons I don't know. But the past few years of bad writing, horrible characterization makes me think someone at Marvel wants to tank the character. Previews for the upcoming relaunch look like they are keeping the bad writing coming.

Stick to ultimate spiderman. In Hickman we trust. more

Am I going crazy, or didn't Spidey-Office just tell this story. Wasn't the whole point of Wells run going from depressed and avoiding people to stable relationship and getting back on your feet.

We just did this.

And we are now doing the same.

Art was meh, writing while solid, is just screams repetition, that I can't be bothered to be invested.

Sus Gabe does it again! SuS take of the week!

Just awful, both story and art.

I remember when Daredevil was a good comic.

I'm wondering if all the glowing reviewers actually read all the dialogue in this issue because the tone is all over the place. Cutesy-wootsy one minute, skirting serious depression the next. And despite Kitty being written pretty well, overall this was a boring opening issue to the new series.

A brand new X-Men number one should be pulling out all the stops to grab and hook readers. Aside from the very good art, the only interesting part of this issue was that app on the final page. more

Sci-fi fantasy with a strong dose of psychedelics. It's refreshing to get something so original and creative. These 56 pages deliver a storytelling experience you won't forget.

A mindblowing visual feast of a comic book!

This seems to be a hot take considering most of the other reviews on here but I was bored by this "flashback" issue. The first three issues were really promising, but the previous issue and now this one have left me unimpressed with where this series is going. I want more Spider-Man in this Spidey book.

Also, this is a monthly book and Marvel can't keep the main artist on it for more than three issues? C'mon Marvel! more

I picked this up because it's a new book by Rick Remender. I've no skateboard experience but I was interested in the 1980s setting. It's a story that's been done many times before--new kid at school who doesn't fit in--but it won me over by how much fun it is. Nice to see Remender writing a lighthearted story for a change.

The art by Brett Parson is bright and cartoony and fits the story really well. Some of his panel progressions are excellent.

It probably won't blow your mind but I'm sure you'll hae fun reading it. I'll be picking up issue 2. more