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Injustice: Year Three #14

By: Tom Taylor, Bruno Redondo
Released: Dec 31, 2014

Superman remains in his dream state, living in a reality where none of the tragic events that set him on his present course ever happened. Who will awaken him?

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Adonis1789 rated Batman: Eternal #3 May 4, 2014
9.5

Batman: Eternal #3

By: Tim Seeley, Jason Fabok
Released: Apr 23, 2014

A gang war erupts in Gotham City, but the G.C.P.D. doesnt plan to help Batman stop it. Plus: The return of a fan-favorite Batman supporting character: Stephanie Brown!

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Adonis1789 rated Action Comics #23 Mar 11, 2014
6.5

Action Comics #23

By: Scott Lobdell, Tyler Kirkham
Released: Aug 7, 2013

Superman battles the constructs of an immense alien civilization that has built a feudal system based on pure evil! Plus, in the backup story, Jor-El and Lara try to save the Science Council from the colonel who seeks to make all of Krypton kneel before him!

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Adonis1789 reviewed Injustice: Year Two #4 Mar 11, 2014
9.0

I actually realized I was holding my breath for the last few pages... talk about tension. Awesome issue, not nearly as much action as other issues but still just as good if not better than most.

Injustice: Year Two #4

By: Tom Taylor, Bruno Redondo
Released: Feb 26, 2014

While Green Lantern lays down the law for Congress, the JLA Watch Tower gets a surprise visitor.

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Adonis1789 reviewed Forever Evil #6 Mar 8, 2014
10

Absolutely amazing issue. Besides Batman and Robin #18, this is the best issue I've read from The New52!

Forever Evil #6

By: Geoff Johns, David Finch
Released: Mar 5, 2014

The final fate of Nightwing! The most unlikely of allies have set the Crime Syndicate in their sights - and they're playing for keeps while the life of a hero hangs in the balance! Plus, the identity of the mysterious man in the hood is finally revealed!

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10

All I can say is Holy Sh!#. I came into this series with a bit of skepticism, but this issue not only erased those feelings but made me excited to be a part of this. The first two issues were entertaining enough to make me want to keep reading but this issue made me put it in my 'pull list.'

Star Wars: Darth Vader and the Cry of Shadows #3

By: Tim Siedell, Gabriel Guzman
Released: Feb 19, 2014

Stormtrooper Hock is exactly where he wants to be—under the command of the greatest warrior in the galaxy, Darth Vader! When a mission to assimilate some remnant Separatists becomes a military disaster, Hock has an opportunity to be something more than a soldier in the ranks to Darth Vader . . . if he’s willing to take a life-risking chance!

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Adonis1789 rated Thor: God of Thunder #8 Feb 10, 2014
9.5

Thor: God of Thunder #8

By: Jason Aaron, Esad Ribic
Released: May 8, 2013

GODBOMB Part Two of Five

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Adonis1789 rated Saga #1 Feb 8, 2014
8.5

Saga #1

By: Brian K. Vaughan, Fiona Staples
Released: Mar 14, 2012

Y: THE LAST MAN writer BRIAN K. VAUGHAN returns to comics with red-hot artist FIONA STAPLES for an all-new ONGOING SERIES! Star Wars-style action collides with Game of Thrones-esque drama in this original sci-fi/fantasy epic for mature readers, as new parents Marko and Alana risk everything to raise their child amidst a never-ending galactic war.

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Adonis1789 rated Action Comics #18 Feb 8, 2014
6.5

Action Comics #18

By: Grant Morrison, Rags Morales
Released: Mar 20, 2013

You dont dare miss Grant Morrisons stunning, extra-sized final issue of ACTION COMICS! Its no small battle as Superman fights to save all of creation in this epic! This issue is destined to be a milestone in The New 52! Plus: In the backup story, whatever happened to the men of tomorrow(s)?

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10

Thor: God of Thunder #5

By: Jason Aaron, Esad Ribic
Released: Feb 20, 2013

The shocking finale of our opening salvo...! As three Thors from three eras race to stop the God Butcher, the full extent of his vicious scheme takes terrifying shape.

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9.0

Thor: God of Thunder #4

By: Jason Aaron, Esad Ribic
Released: Jan 9, 2013

Thousands of years in the future the last god king of a ruined Asgard makes his final stand against the berserker legions of the God Butcher.But even a king can fall. Even King Thor.

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9.0

Thor: God of Thunder #3

By: Jason Aaron, Esad Ribic
Released: Dec 19, 2012

Following the bloody wake of murdered gods across the depths of space, Thor tracks the God Butcher into the present! Discovering a forgotten cave on earth that echoes with the cries of tortured gods...the Thunder God is shocked to find himself among them!

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Adonis1789 rated Superman Unchained #5 Feb 8, 2014
9.5

Superman Unchained #5

By: Scott Snyder, Jim Lee
Released: Dec 31, 2013

Superman and Wraith form an alliance to rescue a hostage and strike at the heart of Ascension, but the mission goes awry when it becomes clear the Man of Tomorrow and the soldier from beyond the stars have very different methodologies-and objectives! Plus, secrets are revealed about Wraith's people!

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Adonis1789 rated Superman Unchained #4 Feb 8, 2014
8.5

Superman Unchained #4

By: Scott Snyder, Jim Lee
Released: Nov 6, 2013

Superman rushes to stop Ascensions attack and kicks off a huge battle with Wraith! Besieged on all sides, Superman has no choice but to call in some powerful friends...

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Adonis1789 rated Superman Unchained #3 Feb 8, 2014
9.0

Superman Unchained #3

By: Scott Snyder, Jim Lee
Released: Aug 14, 2013

Supermans found out the secret the U.S. Army tried desperately to keep from himor more specifically, that secrets found him! But with hijacked drone aircraft tearing Tokyo apart, theres not much time for mysteryand with Lois Lane on the case as well, whats in the darkness will come to the light!

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Adonis1789 rated Superman Unchained #2 Feb 8, 2014
8.5

Superman Unchained #2

By: Scott Snyder, Jim Lee
Released: Jul 10, 2013

The technological terrorists called Ascension are growing bolder with every attack, creating problems only can solve—and that’s with help from the world’s greatest detective, Batman! But the mystery that’s really got them both worried is the unknown figure that’s been shadowing Superman! And in this issue’s backup tale, Jimmy Olsen take...

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Adonis1789 rated Superman Unchained #1 Feb 8, 2014
8.0

Superman Unchained #1

By: Scott Snyder, Jim Lee
Released: Jun 12, 2013

When thirteen satellites fall from the sky in one day, the logical suspect is Lex Luthor-even though he's still locked up in prison! But a stranger question remains: If Superman didn't stop the last satellite from falling, who did? There's an mystery hidden where even Superman can't see it-Can The Man of Steel drag a decades-old secret into the lig...

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Adonis1789 rated Batman and Robin #20 Feb 8, 2014
8.5

Batman and Robin #20

By: Peter J. Tomasi, Patrick Gleason
Released: May 8, 2013

The massive fallout from the recent events in BATMAN, INCORPORATED take Batman to the very limits of his sanity...will The Red Hood pull him back-or push him over the edge?

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Adonis1789 reviewed Wolverine #1 Feb 8, 2014
5.5

If I had to describe this issue in one word, "Meh"

Wolverine #1

By: Paul Cornell, Ryan Stegman
Released: Feb 5, 2014

WOLVERINE NO MORE?
After the events of KILLABLE, Wolverine has something to prove. Before he can take on Sabretooth again, he'll need to build himself back up, get better and stronger than he's ever been...but it's not as easy as he thought, and he'll soon find himself turning to other means of revenge when the normal channels don't seem to b...

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8.5

Loki: Agent of Asgard #1

By: Al Ewing, Lee Garbett
Released: Feb 5, 2014

Old God - New Trickster!
Kid Loki's all grown up - and the God of Mischief is stronger, smarter, sexier and just plain sneakier than ever before. As Asgardia's one-man secret service, he's ready to lie, cheat, steal, bluff and snog his way through the twistiest, turniest and most treacherous missions the All-Mother can throw at him... startin...

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Adonis1789 rated Letter 44 #1 Feb 8, 2014
10

Letter 44 #1

By: Charles Soule, Alberto Albuquerque
Released: Oct 16, 2013

There's something up there. As newly elected President Stephen Blades reads the letter left for him in the Oval Office by his predecessor, he learns this stunning secret: seven years earlier, NASA discovered an alien construction project in the asteroid belt. A crew of heroic astronauts was sent to investigate, and they're nearing the conclusion of...

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Adonis1789 added Letter 44 to their pull list Feb 8, 2014

Letter 44

There's something up there. As newly elected President Stephen Blades reads the letter left for him in the Oval Office by his predecessor, he learns this stunning secret: seven years earlier, NASA discovered an alien construction project in the asteroid belt. A crew of heroic astronauts was sent to investigate, and they're nearing the conclusion of...

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Adonis1789 reviewed Injustice: Year Two #2 Feb 7, 2014
10

If this issue doesn't elicit a "Holy Sh*t" from you, I don't what will.

Injustice: Year Two #2

By: Tom Taylor, Bruno Redondo
Released: Jan 22, 2014

Superman searches for the outlaw Batman while the Green Lantern Corps take an interest in Superman's New World Order.

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9.0

Injustice: Year Two #1

By: Tom Taylor, Bruno Redondo
Released: Jan 8, 2014

The best-selling prequel to the hit videogame picks up right where it left off! Year one is over—now, year two begins. The death of one of their own has divided Earth’s protectors as hero turns against hero. As Superman’s iron grip on the world tightens, at the edge of the galaxy, fear approaches...

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Adonis1789 reviewed Thor: God of Thunder #2 Feb 7, 2014
10

I've never been able to get into a Thor series, but #1 definitely peaked my interest enough to buy #2. #2 is so amazing I've added this series to my monthly pull list, it's simply amazing.

Thor: God of Thunder #2

By: Jason Aaron, Esad Ribic
Released: Nov 28, 2012

With his past, present, and future at stake, Thor must hurry to uncover the grisly secrets behind the unfathomable horrors of the God Butcher—before it’s too late!

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9.0

Thor: God of Thunder #1

By: Jason Aaron, Esad Ribic
Released: Nov 14, 2012

Marvel Now! begins for the God of Thunder! The gods are vanishing, leading Thor on a bloody trail that threatens to consume his past, present and future. To save these worlds, Thor must unravel the gruesome mystery of the God Butcher!

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Adonis1789 reviewed Batman and Robin #18 Feb 7, 2014
10

Not since the "Death of Superman," has a comic elicit such a strong emotional response from me. This issue is an absolute masterpiece.

Batman and Robin #18

By: Peter J. Tomasi, Patrick Gleason
Released: Mar 13, 2013

You dare not miss this issue! Its the BATMAN AND ROBIN story of the year!

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Adonis1789 reviewed Forever Evil #5 Feb 7, 2014
7.5

This series is picking up some momentum with each issue. This issue is the first in the series to have action in almost every page, but at the same time, it doesn't feel like a clusterf**k. Definitely worth checking out.

Forever Evil #5

By: Geoff Johns, David Finch
Released: Jan 22, 2014

With everything to lose, Lex Luthor and his Injustice League raid the stronghold of the Crime Syndicate with consequences so devastating, the DC Universe will never be the same!

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Adonis1789 added Batman and Robin (2011) to their pull list Feb 7, 2014

Batman and Robin (2011)

Battling evil with his son, Damian, at his side, Batman now realizes that the hardest part of the job may be trying to work together! As Batman and Robin try to adjust to their new partnership, a figure emerges from Bruce Wayne's past--one not happy that Batman Incorporated is shining a light on his own shadowy war against evil.

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Adonis1789 added Batman Beyond 2.0 to their pull list Feb 7, 2014

Batman Beyond 2.0

Things have changed for Terry McGinnis. Now a freshman at Neo-Gotham University, Terry struggles with his role as Batman as it threatens his education and his life as a normal teenager. And when a prominent public figure is murdered, Terry's world is thrown into even greater turmoil!

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