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Ryan reviewed Human Target #12 Mar 22, 2025
8.5

The art carried this comic last couple issues for sure. Good last issue. I definitely think this series was way better 1-5 than 6-12, King probably could have benefited from making this a 10 issue series rather than 12.

Human Target #12

By: Tom King, Greg Smallwood
Released: Mar 1, 2023

Christopher Chance has spent the last 12 days trying to solve his own murder, with the list of suspects comprising the Justice League International. Did a hero really attempt to kill Lex Luthor? Could the Human Target have miscalculated? Is it too late to save his life?!

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Ryan rated Human Target #11 Mar 22, 2025
9.0

Human Target #11

By: Tom King, Greg Smallwood
Released: Jan 25, 2023

It's been 11 days since he was poisoned on a mission that went sideways and Christopher Chance has finally solved his own murder. But is it too late to save himself?! The penultimate chapter to the Eisner-nominated series will leave readers stunned!

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Ryan reviewed Human Target #10 Mar 22, 2025
10

G’Nort. The man. The myth. The legend


I may have underestimated Tom King. What i thought was a cheap thrill and horrible characterization back in issue 6 has actually unfolded nicely. He does write a pretty good Guy Gardner after all

Human Target #10

By: Tom King, Greg Smallwood
Released: Jan 11, 2023

The gorgeous, Eisner-nominated series continues! With only 48 hours left to unmask his murderer before he drops dead, the pieces are finally falling into place for Christopher Chance. But before he can solve his own killing, he must deal with the consequences of Guy Gardner’s. Enter G’nort and the Green Lantern Corps!

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Ryan rated Human Target #9 Mar 21, 2025
9.5

Human Target #9

By: Tom King, Greg Smallwood
Released: Nov 23, 2022

Christopher Chance has only a few days left to solve his own murder. His investigation has been bumpy to say the least, but will the murder of Guy Gardner finally catch up to the Human Target and end his search before the poison ends his life? Once Batman learns of his ex-teammates, disappearance, can anything stop the Dark Knight from uncovering t...

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Ryan reviewed Human Target #8 Mar 21, 2025
9.0

Brilliant. Plot doesn’t develop and thats the point,,,Christopher has wasted a whole day. Rocket Red was great. Super satisfying seeing him beat tf out of Christopher😭. Hopefully G’Nort makes an appearance down the line🙏🙏

Human Target #8

By: Tom King, Greg Smallwood
Released: Oct 26, 2022

The brutal, Eisner-nominated series continues as time is running out for Christopher Chance to find his murderer. His investigation into the Justice League International takes a violent turn when Rocket Red comes knocking, looking for his friend Guy Gardner!

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Ryan reviewed Human Target #7 Mar 21, 2025
8.5

Super slow pace. Couldn’t get last issue out of my head. Smallwood was awesome. King is a genius for writing in Fire and Ice in a series that Smallwood was drawing.

Human Target #7

By: Tom King, Greg Smallwood
Released: Sep 28, 2022

The acclaimed series returns, and Christopher has only days left to solve his own murder. The intrepid detective might have met his match, however, when Fire smolders into his life. What secrets does this flaming femme fatale hold, and will the Human Target get burned?

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Ryan reviewed Tales of the Human Target #1 Mar 21, 2025
7.5

King overdoes it with Booster’s dialogue but there were definitely some actual funny moments as well. Beatriz’s story was obviously much shorter than Guy’s and Booster’s so they made some shit like “I stayed awake at his side for 72 hours straight” like cmon

Tales of the Human Target #1

By: Tom King, Various
Released: Aug 24, 2022

Art by Mikel Janin, Rafael Albuquerque, Kevin Maguire and Greg Smallwood Building on the most critically acclaimed series of the year, Tom King and four of comics' top artists tell the tales of what happened before Chance drank Luthor's poison. Chance teams up with fan-favorite members of the JLI in four connecting mysteries that lead them to that ...

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Ryan reviewed Human Target #6 Mar 21, 2025
7.5

Story itself and art are so good that it’s hard to rate lower than 7.5 but i completely understand the lower ratings. Starting to finally see why people hate Tom King. I get it’s out of continuity since it’s Black Label but this was just lazy character assassination for the sake of shock value. Not just for Guy but for Ice just as much

Human Target #6

By: Tom King, Greg Smallwood
Released: Mar 23, 2022

"The most acclaimed book of the year continues!
After a tragic confrontation leaves a Justice Leaguer dead, Christopher Chance, the Human Target, is one step closer to solving his own murder...but also one step closer to his own grave. With only six days left, can he find the truth through webs of lies?"

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Ryan reviewed Human Target #5 Mar 21, 2025
9.5

Confusing at first but great payoff

Human Target #5

By: Tom King, Greg Smallwood
Released: Feb 23, 2022

Christopher Chance, a.k.a. the Human Target, will be dead in a few days, but nothing will stop him from solving his own murder. His investigation into the JLI intensifies, and he sets his sights on the Martian Manhunter…but what piece does J’onn J’onzz add to the puzzle?

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Ryan reviewed Human Target #4 Mar 21, 2025
10

“I asked Ted 1 question 18 hours ago and he hasnt stopped talking since”😂😂😂😂😂

Human Target #4

By: Tom King, Greg Smallwood
Released: Jan 26, 2022

With eight days left to solve his own murder, Christopher Chance tracks down his next suspect. His murderer couldn’t be Blue Beetle…could it?

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Ryan reviewed Human Target #3 Mar 20, 2025
10

Like another user said, the character interactions and art are so good that you get to kind of forget about rhe mystery. I love the JLI characters and Tom King is very much doing Ice, Booster; and Guy justice so far.

Human Target #3

By: Tom King, Greg Smallwood
Released: Dec 29, 2021

Christopher Chance is a man on a deadline and working to solve a crime that might be unsolvable. Despite his better judgment, he’s falling for his lead suspect, and her violent ex-boyfriend isn’t happy about it. Oh, and that ex? He’s a Green Lantern.

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Ryan reviewed Human Target #2 Mar 20, 2025
10

Just read JLI earlier this year and it was phenomenal, so I’m all for this series. King not overdoing it and letting Smallwood do his thing.

Human Target #2

By: Tom King, Greg Smallwood
Released: Dec 1, 2021

Christopher Chance now has 11 days to solve his own murder. With almost no leads, it would seem the case of his own death has gone cold…but it’s about to get a whole lot colder. Enter Ice, former member of Justice League International, arriving at Chance’s office with some unexpected information…and mysterious intentions.

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Ryan reviewed Human Target #1 Mar 20, 2025
9.5

Im hooked

Human Target #1

By: Tom King, Greg Smallwood
Released: Nov 3, 2021

Christopher Chance has made a living out of being a human target-a man hired to disguise himself as his client to invite would-be assassins to attempt his murder. He’s had a remarkable career until his latest case protecting Lex Luthor when things go sideways. An assassination attempt Chance didn’t see coming leaves him vulnerable and left tryi...

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Ryan reviewed New Gods #11 Mar 19, 2025
10

Without a doubt the best Fourth World series

New Gods #11

By: Jack Kirby
Released: Oct 4, 1972

Kalibak escapes police custody!

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Ryan rated New Gods #10 Mar 18, 2025
8.0

New Gods #10

By: Jack Kirby
Released: Aug 2, 1972

Mantis and his bug army invade Earth and it’s up to Orion to fight them!

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Ryan rated New Gods #9 Mar 18, 2025
8.5

New Gods #9

By: Jack Kirby
Released: Jun 7, 1972

Forager is given the task of searching out Orion and helping him stop Mantis from mobilizing all the bugs into a large army.

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Ryan reviewed New Gods #8 Mar 18, 2025
9.5

Damn that ending

New Gods #8

By: Jack Kirby
Released: Apr 5, 1972

Kalibak and Orion battle, causing massive destruction, while Turpin and the Metropolis police force try to stop them. 

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Ryan reviewed New Gods #7 Mar 17, 2025
10

Epic

New Gods #7

By: Jack Kirby
Released: Feb 2, 1972

Learn the history of the war between New Genesis and Apokolips, including the tale of the pact Izaya and Darkseid made to bring a temporary peace.

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Ryan rated New Gods #6 Mar 17, 2025
8.0

New Gods #6

By: Jack Kirby
Released: Dec 1, 1971

Lightray and Orion battle the Deep Six while Farley and Richard Sheridan learn more about each other’s views.

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Ryan reviewed New Gods #5 Mar 17, 2025
10

Best issue yet

New Gods #5

By: Jack Kirby
Released: Oct 6, 1971

Orion battles Slig and the Deep Six. Kalibak arrives on Earth looking for Orion.

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Ryan rated New Gods #4 Mar 16, 2025
8.0

New Gods #4

By: Whitney Ellsworth, Jack Kirby
Released: Aug 4, 1971

Orion stops Inter-Gang and their "Jammer."

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Ryan rated New Gods #3 Mar 16, 2025
7.5

New Gods #3

By: Jack Kirby
Released: Jun 2, 1971

The Black Racer comes to earth and takes possession of the body of Willie Walker.

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Ryan reviewed New Gods #2 Mar 15, 2025
8.5

I could definitely see the 4 random people making for some boring issues down the line. Orion-Darkseid dynamic is great. This is definitely my favorite out of the 4 Fourth World titles so far

New Gods #2

By: Jack Kirby
Released: Apr 7, 1971

Orion explains the nature of the war against Darkseid to Lanza, Shane, Lincoln, and Lockman.

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Hex reviewed New Gods #1 Aug 13, 2024
8.5

It is very high concept especially for the time. It doesn't hold your hand and you just have to accept all of the new characters, places and concepts thrown at you but what is here is still stellar. What Kirby even starts out with is timeless.

New Gods #1

By: Jack Kirby
Released: Feb 3, 1971

Orion Fights for Earth! Orion frees Lanza, Shane, Lincoln, and Lockman from Darkseid.

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Ryan rated New Gods #1 Mar 15, 2025
8.5

New Gods #1

By: Jack Kirby
Released: Feb 3, 1971

Orion Fights for Earth! Orion frees Lanza, Shane, Lincoln, and Lockman from Darkseid.

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Ryan reviewed Gotham City: Year One #6 Jan 16, 2025
7.5

Overall still this was good and this is going to sound bad but the race angle was just executed so stupidly. Genuinely had me questioning if King only added it in to make this more “critically applauded” or something

Gotham City: Year One #6

By: Tom King, Phil Hester
Released: Mar 29, 2023

The brutal, bloody conclusion to the year’s most acclaimed title is here. Slam Bradley has never feared walking the hard path alone, but even his courage will be tested by the shocking turn of events that will take Gotham City down a dark, violent path.

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Ryan reviewed Gotham City: Year One #5 Jan 16, 2025
10

Ok im hooked. King with another classic Elseworlds story

Gotham City: Year One #5

By: Tom King, Phil Hester
Released: Feb 8, 2023

Slam Bradley has been one step behind the kidnappers the entire time…can he turn the tables in time to save the infant heiress to the Wayne fortune? Is this hardened private investigator prepared to deal with a dark, deadly twist that will define Gotham City for generations to come?

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Ryan reviewed Gotham City: Year One #4 Jan 16, 2025
9.0

I shouldve seen that coming

Gotham City: Year One #4

By: Tom King, Phil Hester
Released: Jan 4, 2023

The new crime-noir classic rolls on! Slam Bradley’s search for the Wayne heiress takes a tragic, deadly turn and the simmering pot that is Gotham City is about to boil over! As the world falls apart around him, Slam must decide between justice and revenge-a choice that will echo down the generations and redefine both Gotham and Batman!

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Ryan reviewed Gotham City: Year One #3 Jan 16, 2025
9.0

Damnnn

Gotham City: Year One #3

By: Tom King, Eric Gapstur
Released: Dec 7, 2022

Slam Bradley has been one step behind the kidnappers the entire time...can he turn the tables in time to save the infant heiress to the Wayne fortune? Is this hardened private investigator prepared to deal with a dark, deadly twist that will define Gotham City for generations to come?

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Ryan reviewed Gotham City: Year One #2 Jan 16, 2025
9.0

Hesters art is so good. Kings story is good for now but hopefully it picks up in future issues

Gotham City: Year One #2

By: Tom King, Eric Gapstur
Released: Nov 2, 2022

The bloody, bare-knuckled crime series continues! A bruised and battered Slam Bradley find himself embroiled in a shocking case as the infant heiress to the Wayne fortune has been kidnapped! But as with all things in Gotham City, nothing is what it seems... Can he solve the case in time to save a young life and secure the Wayne legacy or will the s...

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