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Fun issue but loses a point for being part of a crossover no one really needs.
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Action Comics #1096
As Clark Kent reaches the spring of his sophomore year at Smallville High, things have changed for Superboy. Yes, he’s become Smallville’s protector, but at what cost? Buckling under the weight of his super-secret, Clark now feels more alone than ever. Could there be more out there like him? Find out as the Boy of Steel's world is turned upside dow...
Stellar first issue, though maybe a bit of a plot hole here or there. But reads great, looks great, and hews to Priest's take on Slade as beyond redemption but still very human.
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Deathstroke: The Terminator #1
Soldier-turned-superhuman assassin for hire Slade Wilson has made hundreds of enemies in his day, and now one of them is taking his world apart piece by piece. The hit is out on Deathstroke as he evolves into his purest form…a terminator out for revenge and ready to kill anyone who stands in his way. Prepare for brutal violence with over-the-top ac...
Pleased to report that Vertigo is as vulgar as ever. Hard pass.
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End of Life #1
Professional hitman Eddie Stallion has messed up. He’s accidentally robbed the Raven, a high-ranking boss of the international cabal of assassins the Menagerie, of which Eddie is a member…or he was. Now with a price on his head, Eddie chooses to hide in the one place everyone knows he’d never go…the small midwestern town of Pluto, home of his estra...
The story is fun, but it's hard to be very excited by the 15th reimagining of Earth-3. Grant Morrison did it perfectly, and the Brave & the Bold cartoon had the most fun. Everything else is unnecessary.
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Batman / Superman: World's Finest #48
They are the finest duo in the world—but which world? Forget Batman and Superman—welcome to a chilling tale starring their evil Crime Syndicate doppelgangers, Ultraman and Owlman!
Solid redemption tale.
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Green Lantern Corps #13
War of the worlds! After reanimating his home planet, Enquar streams toward Oa on a tidal wave of destruction! Can a new Oa already struggling with Lantern rivalries unite and save the spectrum?
Absolutely delightful update of the classic Silver Age story.
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Action Comics #1095
Pete Ross knows everything about Clark Kent...or does he? After stumbling across a distressing truth about his best friend's superhero exploits, Pete is at a crossroads. Will he be a powerful ally to the Boy of Steel or the one person capable of orchestrating his demise?
At once entertaining and frustrating since four issues in, the heroes are still refusing to work together, and come across as a bit petulant.
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JSA #16
As our heroes converge on Starco in Gotham City, the villain pulling all the strings is finally revealed!
Is that really what the three circles are for? Is that new?
Good comic book with some fun stuff, and a Farscape vibe. But I tried to read the Wiki for what I missed in Imperial, and now my head hurts. (Are there zero democracies in Marvel space?)
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Nova: Centurion #4
Being NOVA PRIME ain't easy- between doing good and doing what needs to be done to keep the Worldmind running (which sometimes includes doing good), RICH RIDER barely has time to sleep. But when his ship gets stolen by dishonorably discharged ex-Nova Corps member and intergalactic criminal mastermind EDEN RIXLO, Rich is at risk of not even having a...
Solidly entertaining with good art, but when are we getting to the fireworks factory?
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Green Lantern #31
Barry Allen is wanted dead or alive, but they'll have to get through Green Lantern first! As Hal continues his investigation into the mysterious (and deadly?) new chapter in the book of Oa, the trail leads to Central City and old pal Barry Allen! The boys in red and green team up to tackle a duo-mystery that will test their trust, their friendship,...
After several years of generally entertaining Gargoyles comics and crossovers, alas we hit a bad bump. One that makes little sense and is not very entertaining. Can we get back to the actual Gargoyles comics?
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Gargoyles / Darkwing Duck #1
JUSTICE KNOWS NO BOUNDARIES! Worlds collide as two of the most beloved entries in the legendary Disney Afternoon lineup of animated shows meet for the first time ever in a brand-new title crafted by both series' original authors!
Gargoyles creator GREG WEISMAN and Darkwing Duck creator TAD STONES join forces with acclaimed artist CIRO ...
Given how little I like pro wrestling or DC KO, this is pretty good.
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DC K.O.: Green Lantern Galactic Slam
As the K.O. tournament rages on Earth, the cosmos holds its collective breath as the heroes of our planet fight for the survival of the very universe. But the cavalry is on the horizon! Kyle Rayner, in a bid to provide cover for his fellow Green Lanterns, has found himself pummeled across the galaxy and into the ring of...a wrestling federation?! O...
Solid, focused, and fun, with the best balance of the oversized cast yet.
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Green Lantern Corps #12
Tensions between the Lanterns on Oa boil over, and the fate of the Tanagarian refugees is in the balance! Meanwhile, Enquar continues to build his army, and Guy Gardner and Kilowog's trainees are in their eerie blue sights!
Once you buy that Sam Lane would send an untrained teenager into a war zone, this is a total tour de force combining modern sensibilities with Silver Age and Bronze Age continuity. How Waid handles what Lana should be like is worth a rave review by itself. But then we recreate a classic Silver Age moment, and it just gets better. Never mind tying together Cyborg's sonic cannon and Sonic's weapo more
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Action Comics #1094
As Superboy is called for his first mission for General Lane, Clark wonders if he made the right decision. As the tension builds, the U.S. government prepares a contingency plan that could put our hero down for good. Plus, Pete Ross has a secret-one he's reluctant to share with his best friend.
Fun but falls apart at the end, and I thought if we learned anything from Identity Crisis, it's that mind wipes are BAD.
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Batman / Superman: World's Finest #47
The combined might of Batman and Superman faces off against the combined might of The Joker and Lex Luthor in the knock-down, drag-out brawl of a conclusion to "The Merger"! Someone is about to get their not-too-distant past kicked!
Halfway through and I am still not sure where this is going, but at least the art is good and the characters are well portrayed. But the joke is on Blue Beetle thinking he's a magic user.
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JSA #15
The trail of clues bring the heroes closer together, but it also leads them straight into the arms of a number of foes who are more the willing to strike down a do-gooder!
A bit of an anticlimax as all the work was over and all that was left was the big reveal, only it's not that big unless someone at DC follows up on it. And wow, the entire DC superhero community now looks like a pack of idiots for letting this happen. But still fun overall.
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Cheetah & Cheshire Rob the Justice League #6
It's one thing to get the goods. It's another thing entirely to get away...especially when Superman, Wonder Woman, and Batman are in hot pursuit. Will Cheetah, Cheshire, and the rest of the crew win the day, or will they blow it at the blowoff? The unforgettable conclusion to Greg Rucka and Nicola Scott's epic caper series goes out with a bang!
Entertaining as MacKay manages to split the difference between who Rick was and who he is now, but is this approach sustainable?
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Nova: Centurion #3
NOVA ON THE VERGE! An old grudge from the Annihilation War comes due as NOVA and RAVENOUS throw down with credits - to say nothing of life and death! - in the balance! Will Rich Rider survive to see a positive number in his bank account?! All is not as it seems, though, and crew member CAMMI will make a discovery that changes everything!
Sadly, this was instantly forgettable. Literally. I can't remember anything of the plot. I know I liked it till I finished it, but it's gone now.
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Green Lantern #30
Hal looks for help from Batman, the World's Greatest Detective and Green Lantern's greatest frenemy, as the information from the Book of Oa begins to reveal itself in his mind.
A solid ending to a solid miniseries that gives long time fans a better sense of what makes Demona tick.
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Gargoyles: Demona #5
THE CLAN OF THE RISING SUN!
The year is 1274, and Demona and Angelika have settled in Japan, where they are helping a local clan to raise a new generation of Gargoyles — including a precocious young rookling named Katana. Demona hasn’t given up her quest to restore Angelika’s youth, but her now-widowed adopted daughter is more concerne...
Delightfully wacky fun.
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Batman / Superman: World's Finest #46
In order to defeat the Joker/Luthor team, Batman and Superman may have to ask for a little help from their friends-if they still have any after the shocking events of last issue! Don't miss part two of "The Merger.
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