DDJamesB reviewed Redcoat #16 Jan 26, 2026
A beautiful looking issue. Was a bit of a recap issue, but still a good issue that brings more trouble to Simon.
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1909: PART TWO. Simon’s immortal secret is about to be exposed, but the consequences will be as unexpected as the villainous threat to America. Desperate to unlock the truth behind his power, Simon seeks out one of the remaining Founding Fathers…and is shocked by who he meets.
DDJamesB reviewed Exquisite Corpses #9 Jan 26, 2026
Lots of different things happening. Possible twists, a hero? Well see what happens. The art was really great in this one.
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The Groundskeeper’s job is to keep order in the playing field. Killers must be kept in bounds, and civilians under control. But the survivors of Oak Valley have no intention of making the Groundkeeper’s job easy… TYLER BOSS (YOU’LL DO BAD THINGS) and VALENTINE DE LANDRO (BITCH PLANET) rejoin JAMES TYNION IV (THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH, W0RLDTR...
DDJamesB reviewed Devil on My Shoulder #2 Jan 26, 2026
So I liked this issue. I like the flashbacks. The only thing that was a bit of a downer is the person's reaction to her revenge. I get she ultimately got it, but for what she went through and what was promised, I think his reaction shouldnt have been as weak.
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They tried to kill her, but they failed. Now the five boys that tortured, abused, and tormented her have debts in her ledger, and she's coming to collect. And her vengeance will be absolute. And it will be glorious. The blood-soaked revenge story continues...
A new dark horror series from the creators of Where Monsters Lie Kyle Starks ...
DDJamesB reviewed Terrorbytes #4 Jan 25, 2026
The book was solid until the end, and then they tried to twist it and it got a little muddled. I guess I get what they were trying to go for. Not the best issue in this series, but not bad.
DDJamesB reviewed Speed Racer: Tales from the Road #2 Jan 25, 2026
I thought it was perfectly fine. Entertaining. Not sure if it was worth 7 bucks, but it was decent.
DDJamesB reviewed American Caper #3 Jan 25, 2026
The book is interesting. It's got an odd sense of humor that I like. It's just sometimes a bit hard to follow.
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“Redpilled and Ready for Action”
The Hamilton family disappears into separate fantasy worlds of cowboy cosplay, conspiracy, and computer games. The Charmers are questioned by the FBI about the recent murders in Verona and the van full of smuggled immigrants and escaped convicts. Agent Carter Evans tests if his new partner is crooke...
DDJamesB reviewed Amazing Spider-Man #20 Jan 25, 2026
I thought the story was ok. It's not bad, but we've been meandering around with Norman as Spidey and Pete in space. Like literally nothing new really happens. And the art is a bit difficult. There are multiple artists and none of them fit this book.
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NIGHT OF THE GOBLIN (SLAYERS)! Norman Osborn may be purged of his sins, but that doesn't mean they can't still come back to haunt him! HOBGOBLIN wants Norman out of the SPIDER-MAN game (and this life) for good - and he's got the hyper-lethal tech of an entire goblin-slaying army at his disposal. What does Norman have…?! A Spider-Man or Woman or t...
DDJamesB reviewed Captain America #6 Jan 25, 2026
It was fine. It said a lot, but didn't really do much. A lot of it was your typical Cap not believing in his mission.
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The aftermath of ONE WORLD UNDER DOOM—and a violent incursion by Thunderbolt Ross—have brought Latveria to the brink of civil war! Captain America deploys to protect civilians and investigate rumors of a weapons stockpile, but when Nick Fury’s unpredictable new version of S.H.I.E.L.D. joins the mission, it becomes clear that everyone wants a ...
DDJamesB reviewed Daredevil / Punisher: The Devil's Trigger #3 Jan 25, 2026
The artist is doing a great job. The plot of this series isn't intricate or new, but it does it's job well.
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Spurred by the power vacuum left by the absent GNUCCI CRIME FAMILY, an unprecedented crime wave has flooded the streets of New York! Left to face the rising violence and vitriol, DAREDEVIL and THE PUNISHER will have to put aside their differences to keep the criminals of New York from consuming it altogether!
DDJamesB reviewed Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring #5 Jan 21, 2026
What a wild story. It's going to hit the fan next issue.
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The year’s most surprising cliffhanger is in this comic! Discover Samantha Strong’s endgame in the penultimate issue of Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring. Samantha’s plans for Monica…and all of Woodbrook…are finally revealed!
DDJamesB reviewed Ultimates #20 Jan 21, 2026
I liked the idea of who the Vision is. The issue was a lot of fun. The ending was a little corny, but oh well. Still was fun.
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THE FIRE AND THE (SERGEANT) FURY! Following up on the darkly brilliant ULTIMATE UNIVERSE: ONE YEAR IN…the Maker's Council's army of Nick Fury LMDs comes back into play! Secrets of the Fury program - and of H.A.N.D. - will be revealed!
DDJamesB reviewed Geiger #20 Jan 21, 2026
Really good issue. The Northerner is such a cool character and it's great to see his dynamic with Geiger.
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THE NORTHERNER: DEAD AMERICA, PART 1. After the explosive finale of REDCOAT: THE NORTHERNER, the mysterious Union soldier finds himself face to face with Tariq Geiger in the radioactive future. But is he here to help…or to change everything? The next era of GEIGER begins here.
DDJamesB reviewed EC Catacomb of Torment #7 Jan 18, 2026
None of the stories were bad, it's just none of them really stuck out.
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Happy Ghoul Year! Any resolutions? HOW ABOUT READING MORE EC COMICS?! You’re in luck—the Tormentor has been saving a blood-drenched new issue of CATACOMB OF TORMENT just for you! The centerpiece of this month’s joyously depraved New Year’s revelry: Join writers Meghan Fitzmartin (Tim Drake: Robin), Sarah Gailey (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), a...
DDJamesB reviewed EC Cruel Universe: 2 #6 Jan 18, 2026
All the stories were fine. Nothing really jumped out as great. Still had some fun with each one.
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You’ve just landed on a barren, alien world . . . cold, remote, and devoid of any signs of life . . . except for the ominous, throbbing hum from the planetary core that drills a message straight into the synapses of your human nervous system: THE NEW ISSUE OF CRUEL UNIVERSE IS HERE! SURRENDER YOURSELF! OR BE ATOMIZED! In this galaxy or the next, ...
DDJamesB reviewed Minor Arcana #13 Jan 18, 2026
This is definitely a top issue. The ending was not expected.
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The winds of change are brewing in the next chapter of Jeff Lemire’s heartfelt saga!
Theresa’s journey through Baysville uncovers strange revelations about herself, her future, and even Jason.
Little does she know that true upheaval still lies ahead, for her as well as those she holds close.
DDJamesB reviewed It Killed Everyone But Me #5 Jan 18, 2026
It's a fine comic. I liked the series overall, it just didn't feel like it ever reached that next level.
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In the climactic finale, death surrounds Sutton in both the past and present, forcing her to make the ultimate sacrifice as she unleashes the Heathen upon the Stain. But can this monster be trusted, or will it turn on her and finish the job it started nearly thirty years ago?
It was pretty enjoyable for the most part. Did some rehashing of the characters origin, had some good art. Just didn't feel like a must read.
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RETURN OF THE KING! Weakened from his last death, trapped by the enemy he never expected, the God of the Void waits in a cage once again. His captors think Knull has nothing to fight back with -- but in Knull's hands, nothing is a weapon. And there's a greater weapon out there, waiting for the King in Black to take it... and take his revenge.
DDJamesB added Knull (2026) to their pull list Jan 18, 2026
RETURN OF THE KING! Weakened from his last death, trapped by the enemy he never expected, the God of the Void waits in a cage once again. His captors think Knull has nothing to fight back with -- but in Knull's hands, nothing is a weapon. And there's a greater weapon out there, waiting for the King in Black to take it... and take his revenge.
DDJamesB reviewed Absolute Batman Annual: 2025 Jan 14, 2026
Didn't really care for the second story, but the first was fun. Batman taking care of business. That page of him holding the flamethrower with the flag burning behind him is just insane.
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Some of the biggest names in comics take a turn in the Absolute Universe! Daniel Warren Johnson and James Harren tell tales from Absolute Batman’s early days! How did Bruce acquire his batmobile? And what was it like for Black Mask’s party animals when Batman first hit the scene?
DDJamesB reviewed Absolute Batman #15 Jan 14, 2026
I liked the art. The story was good to an extent. I guess I just expected more. I didn't like the repetitive nature of the book. The whole repeating What does Alfred believe just got a little old. I think the Ark M special and the hints throughout the series did a better job of introducing joker.
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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!
DDJamesB reviewed Absolute Batman: Ark M Special #1 Jan 14, 2026
This book was really good. I liked the art and I loved the story of the Joker. I thought it did a better job than AB #15.
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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?!
DDJamesB reviewed The Twilight Zone #3 Jan 13, 2026
The art is the real star here. The story is ok. It didn't feel like the Twilight Zone. Just a pretty average story.
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This all-new Twilight Zone anthology series continues with standalone stories by some of the best creators in comics today! Each issue is a fresh tale in the vein of the iconic original television series that’s captivated audiences for over 60 years. And like the show, these stories will be revealed in terrifying black and white! THIS ISSUE: Some...
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Afre reviewed Venom #253 Jan 9, 2026
This is fine. But it's just not exciting or interesting to me. It just feels like Ewing is spinning the wheels right now.
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MASQUE MAKES HER MOVE! Madame Masque wants Venom out of her way - one way or the other. And somehow, she's found out who's under the goo. With all the power of A.I.M. in her golden glove, she's turning the screws on the world's strangest roommates...but will the goosome twosome squish under the pressure? Or is Madame Masque waking up the monster wi...
DDJamesB reviewed Venom #253 Jan 13, 2026
Just barely passable as an enjoyable comic. And that might be generous. I like the idea of what we got, but the execution is just kind of lacking.
MASQUE MAKES HER MOVE! Madame Masque wants Venom out of her way - one way or the other. And somehow, she's found out who's under the goo. With all the power of A.I.M. in her golden glove, she's turning the screws on the world's strangest roommates...but will the goosome twosome squish under the pressure? Or is Madame Masque waking up the monster wi...
DDJamesB reviewed Amazing Spider-Man #19 Jan 13, 2026
Ehhhh. On one hand, it's charming and the art is fantastic (look at how much better Hellgate looks with Pepe). On the other hand, it's a bit corny and doesn't do much to excite me.
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SPIDEY VS. HELLGATE, ROUND TWO! The spacefaring SPIDER-MAN heads back to Earth - only to find HELLGATE standing in his way! Spider-Man's finally strong enough to beat the most powerful foe he's ever faced…right?!
DDJamesB reviewed Absolute Batman #14 Jan 11, 2026
I was late to the Absolute Batman game. I recently bought all the issues and caught up. This grade is for the entirety of the Bane arc. What a fun and wild story. Yea it's over the top, but it's fun as hell. I'm usually a marvel guy and I can't tell you the last time I had this much fun with a Marvel book. Just wild stuff.
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Batman and Catwoman face down Bane in a final battle! But once the dustsettles, what will it all mean for the future of Batman?
DDJamesB added Absolute Batman (2024) to their pull list Jan 7, 2026
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BATMAN LEGEND SCOTT SNYDER AND ICONIC ARTIST NICK DRAGOTTA TRANSFORM THE DARK KNIGHT'S TALE FOR THE MODERN AGE! Without the mansion...without the money...without the butler...what's left is the Absolute Dark Knight!
What a cool, mysterious issue. I really want to know what they have planned for the end. Never had a series I was about to drop that turned out to be so interesting.
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When Jonathan Reason falls asleep, he becomes...something terrible. Captured by scientists at a lab after inadvertently weakening his alter ego, Jon begins hatching a plan to escape, only to hear about a possible cure.
DDJamesB reviewed Tin Can Society #9 Jan 6, 2026
I'll give it a bit of a higher grade for the satisfying ending, but the release schedule really hindered this book. Might be worth a sit down read of everything.
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THE TIN CAN SOCIETY comes to its thrilling, heartbreaking conclusion as the gang confronts the dark forces haunting Moore Progress, and head off into an uncertain future that may not include one of them...
It's a well done comic. Feral has improved so much for me over the past 5-10 issues. This ending was just what this story needed though. We need to start moving past Pet City.
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THIS IS THE BIG ONE! ELSIE VS. GIGI! This fight has been brewing since Elsie had an affair with Gigi’s Tomcat Lover. Now it’s finally happening as the new leader of Pet City makes sheltering there even worse than before. The outcome of this FELINE CIVIL WAR will change our cats’ lives FOREVER!
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