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Ryan rated Batman & Robin: Year One #6 Dec 6, 2025
9.5

Batman & Robin: Year One #6

By: Mark Waid, Chris Samnee
Released: Mar 19, 2025

A TRAP IS SET... Robin is caught in the General's clutches, and it's up to Batman to rescue his intrepid young protege. The Dark Knight knows he's running headlong into a trap, but is the General really prepared for Batman like he thinks?

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Ryan rated Batman & Robin: Year One #5 Dec 6, 2025
10

Batman & Robin: Year One #5

By: Mark Waid, Chris Samnee
Released: Feb 19, 2025

HOME ALONE IN WAYNE MANOR! A lead from Gordon provides Batman an opportunity to chase down one of the General's assets, but the best way to get close to them is not as Batman but as Bruce Wayne. But with Bruce off on his own, Dick is left stuck at Wayne Manor. What's a boy wonder to do when no one's watching...?

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8.0

Waid was born to write Alfred.

Batman & Robin: Year One #5

By: Mark Waid, Chris Samnee
Released: Feb 19, 2025

HOME ALONE IN WAYNE MANOR! A lead from Gordon provides Batman an opportunity to chase down one of the General's assets, but the best way to get close to them is not as Batman but as Bruce Wayne. But with Bruce off on his own, Dick is left stuck at Wayne Manor. What's a boy wonder to do when no one's watching...?

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Ryan rated Batman & Robin: Year One #4 Dec 6, 2025
10

Batman & Robin: Year One #4

By: Mark Waid, Chris Samnee
Released: Jan 15, 2025

MARK WAID AND CHRIS SAMNEE CONTINUE THEIR EPIC EXPLORATION OF BATMAN AND ROBIN'S EARLY DAYS! Things are heating up in Gotham as the General works to tighten his grip on the criminal underbelly of the city. But when he and Batman come face-to-face, will the Dark Knight strike fear in this new threat's heart, or is this the end of Batman's fight for ...

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Ryan rated Batman & Robin: Year One #3 Dec 6, 2025
10

Batman & Robin: Year One #3

By: Mark Waid, Chris Samnee
Released: Dec 18, 2024

BATMAN AND ROBIN UP AGAINST THE MARONI CRIME FAMILY! The General makes his move, committing a series of bizarre crimes that turn Gotham's underworld factions against one another and leaving little in the way of clues for Batman. And while things are bad for the Dark Knight, they're even worse for Bruce Wayne and his teenage ward, Dick Grayson. But ...

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Ryan rated Batman & Robin: Year One #2 Dec 5, 2025
10

Batman & Robin: Year One #2

By: Mark Waid, Chris Samnee
Released: Nov 20, 2024

Dick Grayson is struggling to adjust to his new life as Bruce Wayne's ward, with both Bruce's rules and Batman's training making his life difficult. But Dick is happy to remind Bruce that turnabout is fair play. Gotham's newest crime boss, the General, continues to vie with Two-Face for control--but could an alliance benefit both of them and spell ...

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Max88 reviewed Batman & Robin: Year One #1 Oct 16, 2024
10

Pure joy. That's what this book is. Comic book magic brought by two masters of the craft. Samnee's trademark dynamic flair of pop energy and Waid's dialogue and understanding of these characters and the genre at a fundamental level make this story already one of the most enjoyable Batman comics I have read in a long time. They are the real Dynamic Duo here. As it's been the case in World's Fines more

Batman & Robin: Year One #1

By: Mark Waid, Chris Samnee
Released: Oct 16, 2024

REUNITING THE ACCLAIMED TEAM OF MARK WAID AND CHRIS SAMNEE! While Bruce Wayne adjusts to the realities of adopting orphan Dick Grayson, a mysterious new crime boss called the General has come to Gotham to claim the city by disrupting and destroying its other mobs. But what is his connection to Two-Face? Batman and his new sidekick, Robin, are out f...

Ryan reviewed Batman & Robin: Year One #1 Dec 5, 2025
9.5

To the surprise of absolutely no one, Waid and Samnee deliver again

Batman & Robin: Year One #1

By: Mark Waid, Chris Samnee
Released: Oct 16, 2024

REUNITING THE ACCLAIMED TEAM OF MARK WAID AND CHRIS SAMNEE! While Bruce Wayne adjusts to the realities of adopting orphan Dick Grayson, a mysterious new crime boss called the General has come to Gotham to claim the city by disrupting and destroying its other mobs. But what is his connection to Two-Face? Batman and his new sidekick, Robin, are out f...

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9.0

Superman: New Krypton Special #1

By: Geoff Johns, Gary Frank
Released: Oct 15, 2008

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Ryan reviewed Action Comics #870 Dec 4, 2025
10

Incredible

Action Comics #870

By: Geoff Johns, Gary Frank
Released: Oct 8, 2008

The "Brainiac" finale--Superman versus Brainiac with everything at stake! No longer content to simply eradicate Superman, Brainiac is determined to destroy Earth like so many other planets he's left in his wake. But Brainiac's ship is full of many bottles, inside of which some surprise guest-stars lurk! And while hope may blossom on Brainiac's ship...

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Ryan rated Action Comics #869 Dec 4, 2025
10

Action Comics #869

By: Geoff Johns, Gary Frank
Released: Sep 17, 2008

"Brainiac" part 4 of 5! Krypton's greatest adversary has set his sights on Superman and his homeworld as his endless quest for absolute knowledge continues. But the horrors within Brainiac's ship are nothing compared to the alien behind it. Superman's world is about to change!

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Ryan rated Action Comics #868 Dec 4, 2025
10

Action Comics #868

By: Geoff Johns, Gary Frank
Released: Aug 13, 2008

"Brainiac" part 3 of 5! Against everyone's advice, Superman has journeyed to the deepest reaches of space to initiate contact with an alien being he thought he knew: Brainiac. But after learning about the truth behind Brainiac's existence and his plans for Earth, Superman may regret his decision.

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Ryan reviewed Action Comics #867 Dec 4, 2025
10

Gary Frank the goat Superman artist imo

Action Comics #867

By: Geoff Johns, Gary Frank
Released: Jul 9, 2008

In "Brainiac" Part 2 of 5, Brainiac arrives in Earth's orbit as the specter of death begins to close in on Superman. The Man of Steel has fought Brainiac many times before, but he's utterly unprepared for his old foe this time. And if that weren't enough, thousands of invader probes have been launched with the sole mission of destroying all technol...

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Ryan rated Action Comics #866 Dec 3, 2025
10

Action Comics #866

By: Geoff Johns, Gary Frank
Released: Jun 11, 2008

Part 1 of "Brainiac"! Decades ago, Krypton went to war with Brainiac, a cold and callous alien obsessed with the control of knowledge. Superman believes he's faced Brainiac before, but he's about to learn the truth behind his close encounters as he heads down the road to his greatest triumph...and greatest tragedy.

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Ryan rated Superman #675 Dec 3, 2025
7.0

Superman #675

By: Kurt Busiek, Renato Guedes
Released: Apr 16, 2008

It's an oversized spectacular blowout action anniversary issue, as Kurt Busiek brings his Superman run to a close with a three-way battle between Superman, Paragon and the forces of Daxam!

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Ryan rated Superman #674 Dec 3, 2025
7.0

Superman #674

By: Kurt Busiek, Renato Guedes
Released: Mar 12, 2008

Superman's clash with Paragon, the villain who can do anything his foes can do--and more! Plus: a new apartment for the Kents! The secrets of Mon-El! And a deadly threat for all of earth!

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Ryan rated Action Comics #865 Dec 3, 2025
7.5

Action Comics #865

By: Geoff Johns, Jesus Merino
Released: May 28, 2008

Take a look inside the mind of one of Superman's strangest and most twisted adversaries as the original Toyman, Winslow Schott, returns to Metropolis. Plus, an alien who is everything Superman isn't is heading towards Earth. And he's not alone.

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Ryan posted on Dan's profile Dec 3, 2025

Hi Dan, when you have a chance could you add Adventure Comics issues 516-529? It is a continuation of the 2009 series that got renumbered. Also, could you add Suberboy (1949). First 230 issues are titled Superboy, then it’s renamed Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes, until it’s called just Legion of Super-Heroes. Series ran for about 325-350 issues total, would be cool to have it in the site

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Dan - Dec 4, 2025

Sure, these are all in now.

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Screaming Enigma posted on Dan's profile Nov 14, 2025

Hi, Dan. I hope everything's going good. I was hoping you could fix something concerning the Swamp Thing series that started in 1982. Issue #39 lists Christopher Mooneyham as the writer, when it was really Alan Moore. Thank you in advance :)

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Dan - Dec 3, 2025

This and the Absolute Batman and Superman issues have all been cleaned up.

Ryan rated Action Comics #864 Dec 2, 2025
8.0

Action Comics #864

By: Geoff Johns, Joe Prado
Released: Apr 30, 2008

General Zod! Bizarro World! The Legion of Super-Heroes! What's next for the Man of Steel? Superman attempts to get back to his life as Clark Kent, but when you're the world's greatest hero, there's trouble around every corner!

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Ryan rated Action Comics #863 Dec 2, 2025
10

Action Comics #863

By: Geoff Johns, Gary Frank
Released: Apr 2, 2008

To save the galaxy, Superman and the Legion must clear the good name of Krypton's Last Son in the finale to the 6-part "Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes!" But to do that, they must defeat the greatest villains of their time: the JLA!

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Ryan rated Action Comics #862 Dec 2, 2025
10

Action Comics #862

By: Geoff Johns, Gary Frank
Released: Feb 27, 2008

The penultimate chapter of ""Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes!"" Crushed by the Justice League of 3008 A.D., Superman and the Legion uncover the horrific secret behind the conspiracy against The Man of Steel.

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Ryan rated Action Comics #861 Nov 30, 2025
9.5

Action Comics #861

By: Geoff Johns, Gary Frank
Released: Jan 30, 2008

"Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes" part 4! Superman's mission in the 31st century continues on the one planet more dangerous than Earth: the cold, knowledge-obsessed world of Colu! What fate has befallen Brainiac 5, and what are the horrible secrets behind the new Justice League?

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Ryan rated Action Comics #860 Nov 30, 2025
8.5

Action Comics #860

By: Geoff Johns, Gary Frank
Released: Dec 26, 2007

Shocked by the reasons behind the Legion's disbanding, Superman embarks on a quest to find the one Legionnaire who may hold the key to saving the future: Brainiac 5. But a bizarre group of Legion enemies is hot on Superman's tail, and they'll do whatever they must to stop him!

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Ryan reviewed Action Comics #859 Nov 30, 2025
9.5

Aged like wine

Action Comics #859

By: Geoff Johns, Gary Frank
Released: Nov 21, 2007

The return of the original Legion of Super-Heroes continues! The Man of Steel's jump to the future is anything but idyllic as he finds a world torn apart by strife and a populace that has turned on the Legion of Super-Heroes--and it's all because of Superman!

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Ryan rated Action Comics #858 Nov 30, 2025
9.0

Action Comics #858

By: Geoff Johns, Gary Frank
Released: Oct 31, 2007

"Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes" begins with an extra-sized issue! Growing up, Clark Kent was a lonely boy until he met the teen team from the 31st century. But it's been years since he saw his friends. Why haven't they returned to visit him, and what's made the future so dangerous?

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Ryan rated Action Comics #857 Nov 30, 2025
7.5

Action Comics #857

By: Richard Donner, Eric Powell
Released: Oct 24, 2007

Geoff Johns, Richard Donner and illustrator Eric Powell conclude ''Escape From Bizarro World''! On the run from the population of Bizarro World, Superman comes face-to-face with Bizarro's most horrific allies. But what unexpected turn of events will save the day? And whose day is being saved?

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Ryan rated Action Comics #856 Nov 29, 2025
7.5

Action Comics #856

By: Geoff Johns, Eric Powell
Released: Oct 3, 2007

Thanks to Superman's intervention, the denizens of Bizarro World have turned on the ersatz Superman, and Bizarro is murderously vexed! But Pa Kent is a hostage, which means Superman's just painted himself into a corner! The 3-part ''Escape from Bizarro World'' continues with part 2!

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Ryan rated Action Comics #855 Nov 29, 2025
8.0

Action Comics #855

By: Geoff Johns, Eric Powell
Released: Aug 29, 2007

The dynamic writing team of Geoff Johns & Richard Donner joins artist Eric Powell (The Goon) for the 3-part ''Escape from Bizarro World''! Bizarro returns to kidnap one of the most important people in Superman's life, leaving Superman only one choice--he'll have to travel to Bizarro World!

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Ryan reviewed Action Comics Annual #11 Nov 29, 2025
10

A classic

Action Comics Annual #11

By: Geoff Johns, Adam Kubert
Released: May 7, 2008

In the extra-sized conclusion to "Last Son," Superman and the new Superman Revenge Squad-Lex Luthor, Bizarro, the Parasite and Metallo-take on General Zod, Ursa, and Non in a battle for Metropolis, the future of Krypton, and the fate of Earth!

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