Damn, Rocha is a great fit for Aquaman.

Sounding like a back-handed compliment, but I was worried about this arc (but still have concerns that it pulled Aquaman out of the mainstream DC universe), but it's been a really good take on Aquaman that adds to his world. This issue had plenty of action and moved the story forward with some beautiful art. Aquaman has had a good history of distinctive artists like Cardy, Aparo, Newton, Gleason, etc., and Rocha is added to that list! more

As a 48-year-old man, I am light years away from the intended demographic for this book. However I was a kid once, and yes they made comic books back then, and no they were not carved into stone tablets. They were filled with characters that kids could identify with, that were going through problems kids could relate to, while fighting bad guys and occasionally saving the city. Happily, so does The Magnificent Ms. Marvel #1.

Spider-Man is the Gold Standard for comics featuring a character that not only dealt with big, scary, city-threatening problems, but also personal, and relationship problems that often mirrored and sometimes intersected one another. Making comic books used to be that easy; Give kids a character they can relate to, a person they can feel sorry for, and a hero they can cheer for when they are punching bad guys in the face. Somewhere along the way things got really complicated and that simple formula was lost.

Amin, Jung, and company have tapped into the magic that Stan Lee (and a host of talented artists and co-creators) once used to spellbind a generation of unsuspecting youths and transform them into an army of loyal Marvel Zombies.

With a mix of monster fights and monster-sized personal problems, Ms. Marvel gives the audience a character that is fun, heroic, and relatable on many levels. It captures the classic Bronze Age feel with both art and dialogue, while not feeling the least bit dated.

While it may be a bit simplistic for an older reader, this book hits the mark for the intended audience with a fun story, a heroic main character that when she isn’t dealing with monsters attacking the city, is dealing with problems anyone can relate to. It is a simple formula, but it still works, and I for one am glad to see Marvel going back to it.
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Now that the Terrifics are no more, this issue spends more time showcasing each character's life and emotions, and it does a wonderful job at this.

Great character moments again, leading to the reunion, which, hopefully, should be in the next issue. Bogdanovic's art was great as usual.

So much fun. Bennett's artwork really did suit the overall tone of the book, and The Terrifics feel like a proper family once again. The next issue is the end of Lemire's run, and I'm really excited about it.

This issue teaches us that all the "evil" person needs sometimes is a hug.

G. Willow Wilson continues to portray Wonder Woman in an awesome manner. Diana is strong, smart, determined and yet she shows some vulnerability (seeing Diana crying is gut-wrenching). I really like her take on the character, it's great.

And finally, after such a long time Jesus Merino's art is starting to grow on me. I liked it in this issue. more

Every month I'm amazed by how good this series is.
Literally, the only "bad" thing I can say about this series is that it takes a lot of time for each issue to come out. But damn it's worth the wait every single time.

One more number that I want to read jus before bag it. It's Tom King batman, with the shipping, the feelings all the weaknesses and etc. These numbers are the replacement of the 7 numbers that DC raised as Heroes in Crisis (and become 9). If you blame this is a fill in, blame dc. If you blame this batman, please this is the issue 66. If you blame how it is written, this is just not for you. Because Tom King is targeting to the feelings. more

Wow - this is why I read comics. Since DC's Rebirth, everything has been building to this issue, and the visuals (sure to create MANY lock screens on reader phones) are all-timers. If only it were truly monthly, but the trade of Doomsday Clock will be a must-read for anyone who has ever picked up a floppy.

This is absolutely the issue I had been waiting for. Gerads is typically great. The stories of the three characters are compelling in their own ways. King appears to be channeling his jilted idealism heading into military service.

"I've done more for the world anyway"

I don't know if we get to see the final issue before the world goes to hell but every chapter of this series has been worth the wait. Not a single one disappointed and this one continues that trend.

After the disastrous developments of issue #8, it is time to see the consequences of those events and witness the world in disarray.
Superman is in a coma, Batman is wounded and the entire Justice League is on its way to Mars to confront the Man Without Pants himself. And it's here, on the surface of the Red Planet, where both Geoff Johns and Gary Frank let loose. THERE IS SOOO! MANY! PEOPLE! HERE! Well, most of them are people. The League, the Lanterns, Shazam family, the Outsiders, Bat-family, Doom Patrol and a few characters I don't recognize. And this is what matters in this issue. The ensuing chaos on Mars. It's amazing to watch and conversation preceding it is just as satisfying. Dr. Manhattan is just as distant and powerful as you would expect, short-tempered heroes are the first one to act (they've got some good trash talk) and I never expected to see Captain Atom attack Dr. Manhattan, that one bears a little feeling of irony.

Overall, just like the previous installments, a great issue all around and now I don't have to ask who is the president of the US here. That tweet made it very clear. more

A decent start.

It’s... incredible.

After 14 years of waiting, we finally are able to read this issue, and damn it was worth the wait. Both Johns and Frank are at the top of their game, with so much happening. Things are still building, but it's happening, at last. And that one scene where all the heroes are attacking Dr Manhattan? Loved it. This is why I fell in love with comic books.

Non-spoiler review...

Issues 1 - 4 = Act 1
Issues 5 - 8 = Act 2

Welcome to Act 3, where Dr. Manhattan and every DCU hero imaginable (not exaggerating) head to Mars (not a spoiler since it's in the variant cover) to confront him. Some of you who are die-hard DC fans are going to get emotional, I think. I mean, these are heroes you love and have a deep attachment to. So when you see them confront Dr. Manhattan--a force that's beyond them, beyond any superhero universe, hell, beyond US--you KNOW that a fight ISN'T going to win the day BUT a conversation: One with Dr. Manhattan and (you guessed) the Man of Steel; and by the issue's end that pillar becomes erected. And to give you an idea of the scope of this issue: What goes down makes Marvel's Infinity War look inconsequential and trivial in comparison. This is a DCU v. Dr. Manhattan issue, ladies and gents. The start of Act III. P.S. The delays are torture but the quality (writing, pencils, ink, lettering, colors, panel layout) is just insane. Be patient!


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Amazing issue! Great dialogue and artwork! Johns does a great job at the 9 panel page. Think by now he is just showing off. May not be my favorite issue but surely is an issue that I thoroughly enjoyed!

Still not into this, even with the writer change up. Which is a shame.

I did not mind this issue, even if it was a one huge filler - I believe this will read very naturally in collected edition. I've read that Tom King intended to have the main story be 7 issues long, with two separate tie-in issues, but the plans changed and the tie-ins became part of the main story. This would be a much better story if the editorial would have sticked with that, as the main story is already as slow as it can be even without these filler issues. As for this issue, Gerads' artwork was as beautiful as ever, although the story did not show anything new - just the same things we've been seeing for the past 6 issues now - characters crying and being extra depressed about something. I hope the next issue picks up the pace as it's nearing the end now. more

I think the killer is one of the Sanctuary robots.... or the butler.

Well seems like we have a new artist because plastic man looks different and not in a good way. Honestly nothing happens in this issue which is frustrating. Quick read though. Story itself was okay just wish it was longer and progress the overall story.