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7.5

Batgirl and the Birds of Prey: Rebirth #1

By: Shawna Benson, Claire Roe
Released: Jul 20, 2016

"WHO IS ORACLE" Chapter One: Batgirl and Black Canary are together again, working a case that strikes right at the heart of their partnership! Someone's uncovered the greatest secret Barbara Gordon ever kept: her time as Oracle, the most powerful hacker on the planet. And not only do they know her secret, they're using her name to sell dangerous in...

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Bob Oscar Comics reviewed Detective Comics #936 May 28, 2018
10

Batman gets beat!!! The team is a very good dynamic and I'm excited to read more.

Detective Comics #936

By: James Tynion IV, Alvaro Martinez
Released: Jul 13, 2016

"RISE OF THE BATMEN" Chapter Three: In issue #936, Batman is M.I.A., and it's time for Batwoman to take the reins! But can she control a strike force that's barely worked together...including unstable wildcard Clayface?

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Bob Oscar Comics reviewed Action Comics #959 May 28, 2018
8.5

This doomsday story is good, and Lex Luthor is interesting in this book.

Action Comics #959

By: Dan Jurgens, Tyler Kirkham
Released: Jul 13, 2016

"PATH TO DOOM" Chapter Three: Clark Kent gets caught in the crossfire as Doomsday crashes through the streets of Metropolis! As Lois struggles to keep young Jonathan out of the path of destruction, can former enemies Superman and Lex Luthor stop the monster that once destroyed the city and killed the Man of Steel-or does Luthor have other plans?

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Bob Oscar Comics reviewed Flash #2 May 28, 2018
9.5

August is a very interesting character, and the ending sets up more interesting story lines.

Flash #2

By: Joshua Williamson, Carmine Di Giandomenico
Released: Jul 13, 2016

"LIGHTNING STRIKES TWICE" Chapter Two: In issue #2, The Flash trains novice speedster August Heart to help protect the people of Central City from the Black Hole, a new breed of rogue with a deadly agenda for the Fastest Men Alive.

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Bob Oscar Comics reviewed Wonder Woman #2 May 28, 2018
7.5

I am not a fan of alternating storylines, and it feels overly complicated. Overall the issue is good, with the Steve-Diana dynamic was interested.

Wonder Woman #2

By: Greg Rucka, Nicola Scott
Released: Jul 13, 2016

"WONDER WOMAN YEAR ONE" Chapter One: Running parallel to Greg Rucka and Liam Sharp's "The Lies," Rucka and artist Nicola Scott weave the definitive and shocking tale of Diana's first year as Earth's protector.

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Bob Oscar Comics reviewed New Superman #1 May 28, 2018
8.5

This is an interesting new character, and New Batman and Wonder Woman should be intersting too.

New Superman #1

By: Gene Luen Yang, Viktor Bogdanovic
Released: Jul 13, 2016

"MADE IN CHINA" Chapter One: An impulsive act of heroism thrusts an arrogant young man into the limelight of Shanghai as China begins to form its own Justice League of powerful heroes. Rising from the ashes of The Final Days of Superman, award-winning writer Gene Luen Yang and on-the-rise art star Victor Bogdanovic introduce readers to Kong Kenan-t...

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7.5

This was good, but nothing really happened.

Hal Jordan And The Green Lantern Corps: Rebirth #1

By: Robert Venditti, Ethan Sciver
Released: Jul 13, 2016

Superstar artist Ethan Van Sciver returns to the world of Green Lantern! In the absence of the Green Lantern Corps, Sinestro and his fear-inducing Yellow Lantern Corps patrol the universe as its sole protectors-but deep in space, a green light still burns. Harnessing the remainder of his will, Hal Jordan must become a one-man GL Corps to defeat his...

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Bob Oscar Comics reviewed Nightwing: Rebirth #1 May 28, 2018
9.0

This was very good, and sets up the parliment of owls as a new villian.

Nightwing: Rebirth #1

By: Tim Seeley, Yanick Paquette
Released: Jul 13, 2016

He's been Robin, Batman, a spy, a ghost. Now, Dick Grayson returns to Gotham City to reclaim the life that was taken from him. But when a new evil threatens those he loves most, Nightwing faces being torn away from home once again in order to destroy the dark force once and for all. Powerhouse artist Yanick Paquette (BATMAN, SWAMP THING) joins seri...

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Bob Oscar Comics reviewed Aquaman #2 May 23, 2018
7.5

This is a solid issue, with the Black Manta arc closing, but then being continued. I'm interested to see where this goes.

Aquaman #2

By: Dan Abnett, Brad Walker
Released: Jul 6, 2016

"THE DROWNING," Chapter Two: In issue #2, unity between land and sea is Arthur Curry's greatest dream. But Black Manta has a dream too: to destroy everything Aquaman stands for, starting with the sea king's Atlantean embassy and everyone in it.

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Bob Oscar Comics reviewed Green Arrow #2 May 23, 2018
8.0

This has been an amazing series, and the story is very interesting. Green Arrow is well written, as well as Black Canary.

Green Arrow #2

By: Ben Percy, Otto Schmidt
Released: Jul 6, 2016

"THE DEATH AND LIFE OF OLIVER QUEEN" Chapter Two: In #2, Green Arrow is betrayed, broken and left for dead. He wakes up in a world where the once-wealthy Oliver Queen has no resources and only the faintest clue what's happened to him. Meanwhile, in a distant land, an old ally begins a quest to help the Emerald Archer in his darkest hour.

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Bob Oscar Comics reviewed Green Lanterns #2 May 23, 2018
7.0

This was fine, but the series is the worst that rebirth has at this point. The two lanterns are interesting, but the story isn't. Also, the cover has nothing to do with the story.

Green Lanterns #2

By: Sam Humphries, Jay Leisten
Released: Jul 6, 2016

RAGE PLANET Chapter Two: In issue #2, the world descends into rage! Crowds are rioting while Simon and Jessica find themselves powerless to stop the carnage. With their backs against the wall and no other options available, Earths rookie Green Lanterns take the fight to the Red Lanterns Bleez!

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Bob Oscar Comics reviewed Superman #2 May 23, 2018
9.5

This Superman series has been amazing and John's character progession is amazing.

Superman #2

By: Peter J. Tomasi, Patrick Gleason
Released: Jul 6, 2016

"THE SON OF SUPERMAN" Chapter Two: In #2, Superboy takes flight as he accompanies his father, the Man of Steel, on their first mission together to confront a creature more dangerous than anyone realizes. Will the duo triumph...or will they die when they face the lethal force of the Eradicator?

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Bob Oscar Comics reviewed Batman #2 May 23, 2018
8.5

This was a solid issue, with Solomon Grundy appearing as well as Amanda Waller. Overall, good continuation of the story, as well as setting up future stories.

Batman #2

By: Tom King, David Finch
Released: Jul 6, 2016

"I AM GOTHAM" Chapter Two: In issue #2, after a brush with disaster, Batman struggles to reconcile the fate he could be leaving behind for his city, and reaches out to the idealistic new hero, Gotham. But an evil is building that may overcome both Batman and his new ally.

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7.0

Fun issue, but very little substance to the plot. Overall good, not great and we will see about the rest of the series.

Justice League: Rebirth #1

By: Bryan Hitch, Brian Hitch
Released: Jul 6, 2016

Spinning out of the events of DC UNIVERSE: REBIRTH #1, a new day dawns for Earth's greatest heroes as they welcome three new members to the team, including...Superman? Who is this strange visitor from a dead world-and can he be trusted? Batman and Wonder Woman aren't so sure.  

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Bob Oscar Comics reviewed Action Comics #957 Apr 29, 2018
9.0

This was one of the best first issues of the rebirth books. I loved Lex Luthor claiming to be superman and a real superman calling him out on it.

Action Comics #957

By: Dan Jurgens, Patrick Zircher
Released: Jun 8, 2016

PATH TO DOOM Chapter One
Superman returns to Metropolis just in time to meet the city of tomorrows newest protector: Lex Luthor. But its not long before these dueling titans meet someone unexpected the new Clark Kent! DONT MISS: ACTION COMICS returns to its original numbering with this issue! NOW SHIPPING TWICE MONTHLY!

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Bob Oscar Comics reviewed Detective Comics #934 Apr 29, 2018
8.5

This was very good, as the team of Gotham vigilantes is an intriguing concept to me, and it was well executed.

Detective Comics #934

By: James Tynion IV, Eber Ferreira
Released: Jun 8, 2016

RISE OF THE BATMEN Chapter One
An unknown predator begins outdoing Batman, taking down dangerous threats with military precision. Its up to the Dark Knight and series costar Batwoman to rally and train the young heroes of Gotham City to end this mysterious threat!WHAT NOW: Batman and Batwoman begin training Spoiler, Red Robin and Cassandra Cain...

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5.5

This was fine, but nothing really happened, and it seems unnessecary. The story is interesting, just there isn't enough going on for me.

Wonder Woman: Rebirth #1

By: Greg Rucka, Matthew Clark
Released: Jun 8, 2016

After suffering an unimaginable loss, Wonder Woman must rebuild her mission as Earth's ultimate protector and champion.
DON'T MISS: New York Times best selling writer Greg Rucka returns to Wonder Woman with a tale that will forever alter the DC icon.

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Bob Oscar Comics added Wonder Woman (2016) to their pull list Apr 29, 2018

Wonder Woman (2016)

"THE LIES" chapter one
Why has the lasso of truth stopped working for the Amazon Princess? Start down the rabbit hole as dark secrets from Wonder Woman's past unravel her present!
THEY SAID IT: "Drawing Wonder Woman isn't just drawing a comic, it's drawing an icon-the most famous and recognizable female superhero in the world," exclaims art...

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Bob Oscar Comics reviewed Flash: Rebirth #1 Apr 29, 2018
6.5

This was a good, not great Flash comic book. However, it was too similar too Dc Rebirth #1, so I wouldn't reccomend buying it unless you're a big flash fan or didn't get Dc Rebirth #1.

Flash: Rebirth #1

By: Joshua Williamson, Carmine Di Giandomenico
Released: Jun 8, 2016

Spinning directly out of the epic events of DC UNIVERSE: REBIRTH #1, the Fastest Man Alive finds himself at the center of a DC Universe at a crossroads.

WARNING: Do NOT read this issue until after you read DC UNIVERSE: REBIRTH #1!

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Bob Oscar Comics added Flash (2016) to their pull list Apr 29, 2018

Flash (2016)

"LIGHTNING STRIKES TWICE" chapter one
A new storm brews over Central City and disproves the old adage about lightning never, well...you know. Just as Barry begins to feel overwhelmed fighting crime, a new speedster debuts-but just where did this amazing new friend come from?
FLASH FACT: "2016 is the 60th anniversary of Barry Allen becoming ...

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Bob Oscar Comics reviewed Batman: Rebirth #1 Apr 29, 2018
7.5

This was a good start to the Batman series, and the Calender Man stuff was interesting. I'm also interested in Duke Thomas's character.

Batman: Rebirth #1

By: Tom King, Mikel Janin
Released: Jun 1, 2016

Longtime Batman and Eisner Award winning writer Scott Snyder co-writes with rising star writer Tom King!
EVIL 365: Gotham City faces the threat of the Calendar Man!

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Bob Oscar Comics added Batman (2016) to their pull list Apr 29, 2018

Batman (2016)

"I AM GOTHAM" chapter one
No one has ever stopped the Caped Crusader. Not The Joker. Not Two-Face. Not even the entire Justice League. But how does Batman confront a new hero who wants to save the city from the Dark Knight?
CAN'T MISS: Superstar artist David Finch returns to Batman alongside writer Tom King for this five-part storyline.

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9.5

This was an amazing start to the Dc Rebirth Universe. I love the fact that Wally West came back, as well as the Watchmen characters being involved.

DC Universe: Rebirth #1

By: Geoff Johns, Gary Frank
Released: May 25, 2016

It all begins here. Do not skip to the last page. Do not let a friend or message board ruin this comic for you. The future (and past) of the DC Universe starts here. Don't say we didn't warn you!
THEY SAID IT: "Rebirth is about focusing in on the core of the character and their respective universe," says writer and DC Entertainment Chief Creati...

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Bob Oscar Comics added Old Man Logan (2016) to their pull list Apr 29, 2018

Old Man Logan (2016)

Fifty years from now, Logan -- the man who no longer calls himself Wolverine -- will have endured many atrocities: The Marvel Universe's villains will have banded together and rid the world of its heroes. Logan's closest friend, Hawkeye, will have been murdered in cold blood right before his eyes. And driven mad by the same radiation that gave him ...

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