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superstan52 rated Wonder Woman #21 May 21, 2025
9.0

Wonder Woman #21

By: Tom King, Guillem March
Released: May 21, 2025

Fury of the gods! As Batman gets closer to solving the case of Ares’smurder, disaster strikes in the form of a bolt of lightning. With the CapedCrusader sidelined, can the Amazon Princess uncover the truth?

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superstan52 reviewed The Thing #1 May 21, 2025
8.5

Good characterization, and wise choice to plant this in the past. Particularly like the callback to Frank Miller's Josie's bar and Turk, replete with the ever windows getting shattered during an altercation.

The Thing #1

By: Tony Fleecs, Justin Mason
Released: May 21, 2025

THE THING CLOBBERS THE MARVEL UNIVERSE!
Ben Grimm may be the strongest member of the Fantastic Four, but once upon a time, he was just a scrawny kid from Yancy Street. When an unexpected visitor from his past sends him on a search for a missing child, the Thing must unravel the mystery even if that means becoming a wanted man! Get ready to see ...

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superstan52 reviewed Daredevil #21 May 15, 2025
6.0

This book will continue to suck as long as Saladin Ahmed is at the helm.

Daredevil #21

By: Saladin Ahmed, Jose Luis
Released: May 14, 2025

HELL'S KITCHEN IS ROTTING!
Still reeling after the harrowing nightmares of DAREDEVIL #19, Matt Murdock is in uncharted territory! He may be surrounded by familiar faces, friends and foes - something's wrong... he can SMELL it! Nothing can escape The Man Without Fear and even amidst all the chaos and commotion of the city, something is festering...

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superstan52 reviewed Absolute Superman #7 May 8, 2025
10

Brainiac has come a LOOONG way since his first appearances back in the Silver Age when he traveled with a small monkey named Koko and was defeated by Superbaby (seriously!) This version sends chills up the spine and transforms him into a truly terrifying and unpredictable foe.

Absolute Superman #7

By: Jason Aaron, Carmine Di Giandomenico
Released: May 7, 2025

His stolen alien technology is at the heart of Lazarus Corp’s global success. Buthe operates out of a seedy lair, packed with bottled cities…cities he torturesrelentlessly, just to hear the faint chorus of screams. Who is the mysteriousBrainiac? And why is he so interested in the Last Son of Krypton?

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superstan52 reviewed Fantastic Four Fanfare #1 May 7, 2025
7.5

Waid's lead story harkened back to the early days of Stan & Jack, when the shenanigans between the Thing and Torch were a mainstay. The other two stories were "meh' but it was fun to read a light-hearted comic like this.

Fantastic Four Fanfare #1

By: Mark Waid, Alan Davis
Released: May 7, 2025

MARVEL'S FIRST FAMILY! In this special, full-color anthology series, each issue focuses on a particular member of the team! For this inaugural outing, Mark Waid and Ramon Rosanas depict an escalating prank war between the Human Torch and the Thing; Alan Davis sends the team into hazards deep underground; and Andrew Wheeler and Sara Pichelli reveal ...

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superstan52 reviewed Fantastic Four #31 Apr 30, 2025
6.0

The idea of finding the exact moment in alternate universes when the FF were bombarded by cosmic rays is ludicrous, especially since they are able to do it over and over so easily. Plus, why would it affect Ben exactly the same way? And what's to prevent Doom from simply doing it all over again? Would've been much more interesting to have him without his powers for a few months.

Fantastic Four #31

By: Ryan North, Cory Smith
Released: Apr 30, 2025

FANTASTIC TWO!

•  As Ben recovers from what Doom has done to him, the Fantastic Four learn they're losing their powers at the one time they need them the most desperately!
•  If they can't reverse the effect, they may be lost forever - and Doom will be unstoppable.
•  But the family has an idea of how to get them back -...

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10

Great characterization, lots of twists, solid art.

Superman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor #3

By: Mark Waid, Bryan Hitch
Released: Apr 23, 2025

Lex is on death’s door as a new threat emerges to finallytake down the Man of Steel. Will Superman be able toface down this danger and save Lex, or will this be theworld’s greatest hero’s biggest failure? Don’t miss thispulse-pounding conclusion!

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superstan52 reviewed Amazing Spider-Man #1 Apr 15, 2025
6.5

Does anyone have a clue who Shay is, what she brings to the table, why she likes Peter after all his screw-ups? She has an interesting name, is attractive, and...?

Amazing Spider-Man #1

By: Joe Kelly, Pepe Larraz
Released: Apr 9, 2025

ALIVE & THWIPPING! The next era of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN has arrived! Peter is, shockingly, without a job and looking for gainful employment, but his job search is
interrupted by a RAMPAGING RHINO who is but the tip of a sinister iceberg. What major Spider-Villain is working behind the scenes weaponizing other Spider-Villains including one we have...

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DDJamesB reviewed Daredevil #20 Apr 15, 2025
7.0

While not the greatest thing, it was nice to move on from that long ass arc. The ending was pretty cool.

Daredevil #20

By: Saladin Ahmed, Jose Luis Soares
Released: Apr 9, 2025

ALL-NEW STORY ARC, ALL-NEW ENEMY!

After the harrowing events of DAREDEVIL #19, Matt Murdock is more alone than ever before - but he's still has managed to find some comfort in the arms of a long-lost love! This, while a dangerous new enemy threatens to attack Hell's Kitchen...FROM THE INSIDE OUT!

RATED T+

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superstan52 reviewed Daredevil #20 Apr 15, 2025
7.5

Finally! An issue of DD that doesn't suck! Can't remember the last time I said that.

Daredevil #20

By: Saladin Ahmed, Jose Luis Soares
Released: Apr 9, 2025

ALL-NEW STORY ARC, ALL-NEW ENEMY!

After the harrowing events of DAREDEVIL #19, Matt Murdock is more alone than ever before - but he's still has managed to find some comfort in the arms of a long-lost love! This, while a dangerous new enemy threatens to attack Hell's Kitchen...FROM THE INSIDE OUT!

RATED T+

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superstan52 liked this:
10

holy shit

Absolute Martian Manhunter #1

By: Deniz Camp, Javier Rodriguez
Released: Mar 26, 2025

DENIZ CAMP AND JAVIER RODRIGUEZ TRANSFORM THE ABSOLUTE UNIVERSE! Beyond Mars...beyond physical form...beyond Human Understanding...all that's left is the ultimate alien: the Absolute Martian Manhunter!

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superstan52 liked this:
10

If this is not a candidate for comic/story/art of the year then I may as well stop reading and travel back in time to Mars. OMG I seldom if ever get blown away by a story but i couldn't find a single word that didn't have a meaning......to the whole team an DC......Please take a bow for that was utter perfection........Jonn

Absolute Martian Manhunter #1

By: Deniz Camp, Javier Rodriguez
Released: Mar 26, 2025

DENIZ CAMP AND JAVIER RODRIGUEZ TRANSFORM THE ABSOLUTE UNIVERSE! Beyond Mars...beyond physical form...beyond Human Understanding...all that's left is the ultimate alien: the Absolute Martian Manhunter!

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10

Absolute Martian Manhunter #1

By: Deniz Camp, Javier Rodriguez
Released: Mar 26, 2025

DENIZ CAMP AND JAVIER RODRIGUEZ TRANSFORM THE ABSOLUTE UNIVERSE! Beyond Mars...beyond physical form...beyond Human Understanding...all that's left is the ultimate alien: the Absolute Martian Manhunter!

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superstan52 - Mar 27, 2025

This was Grant Morrison's Doom Patrol on psychedelic steroids.

superstan52 reviewed Daredevil #19 Mar 27, 2025
3.5

The only good thing about this issue is that this endless arc is finally OVER.
Ok, the art is good too. But the whole Catholic - Matt as God's on again off again exorcist was ASININE. And the 'revelatiion' that Kingpin donated all his money to Matt's organization because the devil was cast out of his body was cringe-worthy. THAT'S NOT WHY WILSON FISK WAS EVIL.
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Daredevil #19

By: Saladin Ahmed, Aaron Kuder
Released: Mar 26, 2025

THE WAGES OF SIN! For months, the Sins of Daredevil have been racing to catch up with him. IN THIS ISSUE, they finally do! And the cost will be higher than ever, as DAREDEVIL makes a decision that will rock the Marvel Universe! The road to the next DAREDEVIL epic starts HERE!

superstan52 reviewed Fantastic Four #30 Mar 26, 2025
7.0

This could've been so much better. I didn't buy Ben feeling so inadequate right away, I haven't a clue how going to the Puppet Master was going to restore his powers, and Alicia has gone from being a blind, sensitive artist to just another indistinguishable happy-go-lucky cipher. In the early days Alicia could feel The Thing's rock hard exterior and sense his gentleness (and inner strength). This more

Fantastic Four #30

By: Ryan North, Cory Smith
Released: Mar 26, 2025

FANTASTIC THREE!
•  After Ben Grimm has suffered a terrible (and very public) defeat at the hands of Doom, he's left lost, adrift - and more vulnerable than he has been in years. And when a trip to New York goes wrong and his fate suddenly turns from bad to worse, Ben has never been more vulnerable - and soon takes a shocking shortcut he wo...

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superstan52 reviewed One World Under Doom #2 Mar 20, 2025
7.0

Good concept, poor execution. Doom's major initiative/panacea has been instant open borders. It's sooooooo simplistic. Say what you will about keeping out "illegal aliens," borders exist for a reason. Doom can't wipe out religious intolerance, cultural differences, centuries-long animosities, etc, by magically proclaiming "open borders." Reed's plan to "expose" Doom makes zero sense. Really? Make more

One World Under Doom #2

By: Ryan North, R. B. Silva
Released: Mar 19, 2025

Doctor Doom has taken over the world, and Earth's mightiest heroes have failed twice: first to stop him, and now to overthrow him. But the Fantastic Four know Doom better than anyone, which makes them ideally suited to take on Earth's new Emperor...except for the fact that he knows THEM just as well. As Reed Richards, Ben Grimm, and Sue and Johnny ...

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superstan52 reviewed Daredevil #18 Feb 20, 2025
3.0

Art 7, story 2. Ridiculous. Suddenly Matt thinks he can reason with a demon? Pride feels bad because he completely CRUSHED Matt in court? Also, it seemed to me that 'Demon Foggy" made some pretty salient points in court that weren't rebutted. The worst storyline in DD history drones on and on without end.

Daredevil #18

By: Saladin Ahmed, Aaron Kuder
Released: Feb 19, 2025

WRATH OF THE DEVIL!

After weeks of suffering at the hands of his literal demons, Matt Murdock has a single bout ahead of him, facing WRATH! The deadliest devil yet, Wrath has designs for Matt's soul...and it will stop at nothing to achieve them!

Rated T+

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vmcomics reviewed Daredevil #18 Feb 19, 2025
3.0

*SOME SPOILERS* This is just bad. Eighteen issues in and we’re still dealing with the Seven deadly sin storyline. We still have no idea how Matt is alive which I’m starting to think we’re supposed to just forget about it and be like “ohp, lawyer Matt Murdock is just back” like nothing happened at the end of Zdarsky’s run. Matt defeats a demon by feeling sorry for himself? What?????

Daredevil #18

By: Saladin Ahmed, Aaron Kuder
Released: Feb 19, 2025

WRATH OF THE DEVIL!

After weeks of suffering at the hands of his literal demons, Matt Murdock has a single bout ahead of him, facing WRATH! The deadliest devil yet, Wrath has designs for Matt's soul...and it will stop at nothing to achieve them!

Rated T+

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superstan52 - Feb 20, 2025

Preach, Brother!

superstan52 reviewed Daredevil #17 Jan 1, 2025
2.0

A month or two ago Kingpin was on the cover - no Kingpin inside.
This month Bullseye on the cover - no Bullseye inside.
WTF?
I admit that i am hate-reading it at this point. It's the only kind of reading this claptrap, that goes absolutely nowhere in slow motion, month after tedious month, deserves.

Daredevil #17

By: Saladin Ahmed, Aaron Kuder
Released: Jan 1, 2025

DEATH BECOMES HER!

As intrigue and violence swirl around them, Matt Murdock and Elektra Natchios are about to face the most intense conflict of their entire time as Daredevil...and it could be against one another!

Rated T+

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superstan52 - Jan 1, 2025 (edited)

Who said anything about "paying?" Although there is that phenomenon of paying for something you know is going to be terrible, just to see HOW terrible it can be. Akin to watching a train wreck. But in this case, no. Freeloading all the way. But Smithd33, you seem to resonate with my review. So whither the "9?"

superstan52 - Jan 3, 2025

To my original review above about "no Kingpin, no Bullsye," read the tease above for this month's issue, and add "No Elecktra!" Does anybody on this book know WTF is going on?

superstan52 reviewed Daredevil #16 Dec 20, 2024
1.0

This series is TORTURE. Will this psseudo-Catholic claptrap storyline NEVER end? Why can't Foggy be pissed at Matt without being possessed by a demon? Matt attempting exorcisms? OMG. It's all nonsense. No pun intended, but this comic has gone
to Hell in a handbasked.

Daredevil #16

By: Saladin Ahmed, Aaron Kuder
Released: Dec 18, 2024

After literally tearing himself apart to escape from Hell, Matt Murdock's soul has been FRACTURED! Each portion corrupted and twisted into the image of one of the seven deadly sins! One by one, Matt has begun to conquer his demons and save his friends, but some demons aren't so easily exorcised - as Matt and one of his young wards are about to disc...

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Smithd33 - Dec 30, 2024

I’m feeling the same way as you with the current flash run. I love Wally. But what’s written now. Isn’t Wally. It’s junk.

fthissite - Jan 2, 2025 (edited)

Ahmed and Spurrier are both weaker at writing these characters than their previous authors for sure. Poppycock and malarkey I say! ;)

superstan52 liked this:
9.0

Solid fun. Doesn't try to re-invent the wheel, just gives us the kind of adventure fans of these characters crave. Exactly what a good one-shot should be.

Green Lantern / Green Arrow: World's Finest Special #1

By: Jeremy Adams, Lucas Meyer
Released: Dec 18, 2024

Everyone's favorite hard-travelin' heroes are back and brought to you through the iconic lens of World's Finest! In the not-too-distant past, Oliver Queen and Hal Jordan find themselves at a crossroads...and only teaming up together once more will save them from the scope of the mysterious bounty hunter known in whispered tones throughout the under...

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superstan52 reviewed Action Comics #1081 Dec 26, 2024
5.5

Lots of filler and large panels in this issue, making a rushed conclusion inevitable. The 'twist' ending makes no sense if you think about it for more than ten seconds. How/when could this have all been done undetected? Avoiding spoilers, but you'll see.

Action Comics #1081

By: Mark Waid, Clayton Henry
Released: Dec 25, 2024

IT'S ALL LED TO THIS! As the final battle between Aethyr's forces and the heroes of Earth reaches its climax, the Phantom Zone is changed forever...altered from the ground up and ready for new prisoners. But who of the super family will be amongst them? It's the shocking finale to the Action Comics weekly, and you're going to have to read it to bel...

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9.0

Captures the flavor of the original team-up, with a good dose of humor, and affection for how the characters interact.

Green Lantern / Green Arrow: World's Finest Special #1

By: Jeremy Adams, Lucas Meyer
Released: Dec 18, 2024

Everyone's favorite hard-travelin' heroes are back and brought to you through the iconic lens of World's Finest! In the not-too-distant past, Oliver Queen and Hal Jordan find themselves at a crossroads...and only teaming up together once more will save them from the scope of the mysterious bounty hunter known in whispered tones throughout the under...

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superstan52 reviewed Daredevil #15 Nov 26, 2024
3.5

Most misleading cover ever! This storyline with its pseudo-religious Catholicism can't end too soon.

Daredevil #15

By: Saladin Ahmed, Zagaria
Released: Nov 20, 2024

WRATH OF THE DEVIL!

For months, Matt Murdock and those closest to him have been plagued by demonic entities bound to Matt's soul! Now one of those demons has bound itself to one of the people Matt cares about MOST! (Spoiler: They're not on the cover!)

Rated T+

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superstan52 reviewed Ultimate Spider-Man #9 Sep 25, 2024
6.0

"Action-packed issue?" Not unless you count lots of talking "action." A few pages wasted at the start: MJ has to school Jonah and Ben that break-out views and circulation is actually a good thing? Best part was seeing the seeds of GG eventually becoming an arch-foe. Otherwise, fairly pedestrian.

Ultimate Spider-Man #9

By: Jonathan Hickman, Marco Checchetto
Released: Sep 25, 2024

THE SINISTER SIX MAKE THEIR FIRST STRIKE!

But WHO are the Sinister Six? The first member throws down with Spider-Man and Green Goblin in this action-packed issue! Plus, with Tony Stark's return, Peter must also explore the limitations of his new suit...

Rated T

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George - May 3, 2025

I’m reading this in trade. Don’t entirely disagree. And Taking mask off while being hunted doesn’t make a ton of sense.

superstan52 reviewed Amazing Spider-Man #58 Sep 25, 2024
4.0

Oh,please stop with the over-the-top hyperbole. A few months ago we had "the most shattering event in the last 50 years" (paraphrasing)- the death of whatshername. Now this is "the most brutal fight in Marvel's history?" Not even in the top 50. And the issue ends virtually identical to where it started. Large panels, filler chase scenes. Bo-ring.

Amazing Spider-Man #58

By: Zeb Wells, John Romita Jr.
Released: Sep 25, 2024

The most visceral issues in AMAZING SPIDER-MAN history begin here!

Rated T

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superstan52 reviewed Daredevil #12 Aug 7, 2024
5.0

ART 8, STORY 0

Oh, I am so so SO sick of this Catholic religious "sins" garbage. Marvel should rename this comic X-orcisms Man. The only exorcism I want to see is Ahmed removed from this book.

Daredevil #12

By: Saladin Ahmed, Aaron Kuder
Released: Aug 7, 2024

BULLSEYE!
After the pulse-pounding frenzy that started in DAREDEVIL #8, Matt Murdock and Elektra Natchios are surrounded by their deadliest foes! The vow Elektra and Matt have taken as DAREDEVIL will face its greatest challenge yet, as they must protect not only themselves but also all of Hell's Kitchen from BULLSEYE'S dastardly designs!
R...

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9.0

I've always loved Mxy and Bat-Mite (one of my favorite comics ever is "World's Funnest" one-shot.) Only poignant moment is Waid signaling that this might be the LAST time we ever see Bat-Mite.

Batman / Superman: World's Finest #28

By: Mark Waid, Dan Mora
Released: Jun 19, 2024

Something is destroying the fifth dimension--and if an army of evil imps can obliterate all the joy and life from an entire reality, what chance do Superman and Batman stand against it? A multitude of DC guest stars--and their fifth-dimensional counterparts--join the World's Finest duo in a last-ditch attempt to save Earth from the ultimate darknes...

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Quinn reviewed Batman #149 Jun 19, 2024
3.0

Superstan52 said many of the same things I thought so good for him and bad for me since I want to be original. I will say they’ve set up two future stories. Clone that gave Bruce his hand and was buried in backyard of Wayne Manor 2.0 will be dug up and we will have another Dark reflection of Bruce villain who was dumped into a Lazarus pit for evil reasons.

Damian is also right about e more

Batman #149

By: Chip Zdarsky, Michele Bandini
Released: Jun 19, 2024

DARK PRISONS--EPILOGUE When confronted with the totality of your life, and all the choices that led you to where you are, do you build on the ashes, or rise from them? The Batman who is left standing will have to answer this question quickly, as someone is already sifting through those ashes, with an eye toward saving the world!

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superstan52 reviewed Batman #149 Jun 19, 2024
2.0

So, just like that Bruce is a billionaire again, Selina is back in good graces, and Bruce 2.0 is aged out. And there are no consequences for Bruce whatsoever for all the havoc he's unleashed on Gotham these past months. Only in the funnies.

Batman #149

By: Chip Zdarsky, Michele Bandini
Released: Jun 19, 2024

DARK PRISONS--EPILOGUE When confronted with the totality of your life, and all the choices that led you to where you are, do you build on the ashes, or rise from them? The Batman who is left standing will have to answer this question quickly, as someone is already sifting through those ashes, with an eye toward saving the world!

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Quinn - Jun 19, 2024

Well said, sir. And Bruce gets to rebuild Gotham. Again. Wonder when he will have to learn to trust family. Again.

Bats44121 - Jun 21, 2024

Bruce Wayne has had years of consequences. It was nice to see Chip finally give him a break for a change. I got tired of the negativity. I can get that for free.

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