Well it certainly is a step above the quality of the other X-Men comics. All in all, this is a fun prequel to the modern X-Men comics that honestly isn' much else. It's one sided and has really just the layer you see at surface level to it. I liked the characterization of Kitty in this issue, which is good, because I quite frankly don't like her characterization in the main series. This issue ends on something of a "What's the point?" note, but I can't deny I did enjoy some of the elements the writer included in the issue. Unfortunately the script suffers from one of those scenarios where an adult tries to write the dialogue of a kid and it comes out ending up like very unnatural and unrealistic dialogue. I didn't like the art at first, but I have to admit, it grew on me. I was actually kind of missing the art when I finished the issue. Although it ends way too abruptly and is resolved far too fast, this is an entertaining read that might be worth your time if you have nothing else to read. more

In my opinion, the writing in this issue is not deserving of the art. I quite liked the art, but the writing is just painful. It contains zero emotion which just might be a good thing to have in an issue where Storms freaking second mother dies. I think her characterization is good, which is a good thing considering there are probably only two other characters in this series have the honor of even okay characterization. I'm getting tired of Mesmero as a villain and would really like to see him leave. Besides the art, the only relief this issue brings me is that we are one issue closer to the end of the series. more

I honestly think this current story arc is fairly underrated. I think the humor and the heart are the best parts of it, as it does have a bland plot and pretty boring villains. However, I think seeing the drunken and disheveled post-wedding Colossus was really fun and original. The whole Banshee thing, however, doesn't work for me. It just ended up feeling too out of place and it is odd, none of the characters pay any attention to him. I also don't like Warpath as he doesn't really do much and he feels thrown in just for a bigger lineup. And while we're at it, I have to say Dazzler is kind of obnoxious. I usually really like the character but here they make her feel like a selfish jerk who has no other layers other than being a selfish jerk. That said, the writing for Beast and Havok and Colossus is really, really good. So that's 50% of the team well-written. I would complain if the other X-Men series did any better, but alas, that may never happen. Also, excellent art. I really like the way the characters and action scenes are drawn. Overall, I would pay attention to this story arc as I see real potential for something great here. more

I think that the reason this issue got the rating it got from me is mostly due to the fact that every issue of Nightwing that has recently come out makes me closer and closer to canceling my subscription. This certainly wasn't the worst issue of the series but I can't help but scream out loud due to the fact that I was so relieved the story arc was ended until I realized that although it says "Finale" under the name of the story arc, nothing ends at all. I don't care about a single one of the characters, even the main characters at this point. The art was surprisingly the best part of the issue, which is saying a lot because I wasn't a huge fan of the art. I guess the end was pretty good, and it maybe interests me a little bit, but this series recently has racked up so many sins for me, I don't think I can forgive it. more

I honestly don't get this issue. It definitely confused me more than it should have, as it sets up this dystopian world, but it doesn't really explain the dystopian world enough. I liked the characterization for the most part, but the dialogue felt off, for some reason. It just didn't feel like natural dialogue and/or phrases humans might say. Who knows, maybe that kinda stuff has changed in the future. The only reason this issue gets the rating it does is due to David Aja's masterful art. All in all, this was a muddled issue for me that had potential but never reached it. more

All in all, I think that this issue ends up having it's strengths in the characterization of Steve Rogers. A lot of the dialogue itself is almost screaming, "I'm a Captain America comic, watch me be political!" rather than smoothly injecting politics into the story like the Russo Brothers did in Civil War. Other than that I really liked the art and it really made the action scenes feel epic. Steve Rogers' internal dialogue was really well written too. I think that Sharon Carter could use a lot more characterization and importance in the story as right now she feels like she's merely there as a love interest. But still a good issue, and a series that I still want to follow! more

This was probably the best recent issue of Green Arrow, I will say. It still ends up being pretty forgettable, but the inclusion of material from No Justice, plus bringing Black Canary back to the series, helped the series regain some lost footing from the last two issues. The Sanctuary reference was a bit too much of a wink to me. I wish we could have more subtle foreshadowing for Heroes in Crisis like Tom King did at the end of Everybody Loves Ivy. I liked the relationship between Oliver and Roy not to mention The Citizen is the best villain the series has seen recently. My least favorite part of this issue was probably the Queen Industries scenes, which didn't really set up anything for the issue, though I have a feeling it will come into play in the next few issues, but it merely felt like filler this time around. I hope this series gets better and this issue definitely is promising. more

This is another good issue in the series. I think Tom King's writing is excellent, not to mention well-complimented by Mitch Gerad's art. This is a powerful and emotional issue. It presents tragedy and comedy together almost better than Shakespeare. If I have to be a stickler I will say the resolution to the conflict between Barda and Scott was resolved way too abruptly and quickly, but it still played out to be a good issue. This remains the only series to show Mister Miracle having a bender with Blue Beetle and Booster Gold and then perfectly transition to Scott's extremely powerful internal crisis about whether or not to give his son to Darkseid. more

So, uh in my review of the last issue of this series, I said that I think we have found the perfect creative team for a Justice League ongoing series in Scott Snyder and Jorge Jimenez. I'm going to take that back now that I've read this issue, as I believe James Tynion IV and Doug Mahnke are far superior. Easily the best of those two is Doug Mahnke, whose art is, in a word, incredible. I've always liked his previous works, but this issue, is one of his best. However, that's not saying James Tynion IV isn't great, because he is. He works better with the narration style storytelling than Scott Snyder and his characterization of Lex Luthor is excellent. All in all, this is exactly the kind of epic feeling I want from a Justice League issue and it ends up being the best issue in the series. more

This was overall a good issue. I think I would essentially call it the "12 Angry Men" of Batman comics. And honestly, hearing that out loud, it shouldn't work, but honestly, it does. Easily the best part of the issue is the characterization for Bruce Wayne. Plus the whole "Batman vs. Bruce Wayne," scenario actually goes a lot deeper than one might expect. Like many issues of this run of Batman, Tom King goes deeper into the psyche of Batman and several supporting characters than most other writers. I also liked Lee Weeks' art, he is probably one of the best recurring artists on the Batman run. However I'd be lying if I said Elizabeth Breitweiser's colors are actually better than the penciling. Overall, I think this story arc is one that reads better in trade, but that's only a minor issue. Still, a good issue in a great run. more

It's Better than Superman 1, but Bendis still doesn't gets Superman that well, his Supes is like from JL movie. At least he knows his strenghts here, and uses it with his Dialogue.

WOW! what a villain origin.

Here's the thing: the issue itself was great and this was definitely one of the greatest origin story I've probably ever read. It was done so well that you start wishing for a series starring these two characters. But when a book comes out once in a blue moon, I definitely understand people being angry about this, as the story did not move much. Probably a tie-in issue in between the main issues would've been a better way to release this origin story, but I don't mind - I just want a good story that's worth my money, and this issue is just what I need. more

Really excited to see where this goes.

Really solid start. It seems Tynion knows what he is doing with this new series and i want to see more of that.

A good but very talky start. But given that Tynion is in the same mode as his run on Detective, odds are this will get flowing soon enough. And I love this cast.

Very promising beginning for the new series, teasing the big mystery and setting relationships between the main characters. I'm excited for the plot - lovecraftian monsters jumping out of Zatanna's hat, or deformed zombies are definitely my kind of thing, and I can't wait to see where Justice League Dark will take us, the readers.
I can't say I'm particularly interested in Zatanna's portrayal, though - out of all the characters, she semed like the least sympathetic to me, even though she should steal the show easily. I mean, her competition are a bat, a chimpanzee and a walking cannabis plant, not mentioning Wonder Woman. There's something about her personality that didn't click to me, but for now, I can't identify what exactly it is. Her braid doesn't help either, though - it's not exactly flattering for a showwoman.
Overall really solid issue, I hope it will be followed by equally worthwile ones. more

This issue is basically an origin story for Marionette and the Mime that is well told. But it also contains an assemble of characters that OH MY GOD was it awasome!
I cant wait to read Doomsday Clock #7 84 years from now! :)

I've said, while reviewing one, or maybe more of the previous issues, that Marionette and Mime deserve a spin-off comic, and I guess for now, that's the closest thing we'll get. And it's absolutely amazing, from the very first to the very last page. I absolutely love Erika's development throughout this comic, and can understand her, and her motivations better.

Aside from her arc, we can see more smaller plot lines interconnecting - we get to know more about the shady actions of Department of Metahuman Affairs, we have an insight into Gotham's criminal underground wondering whether or not they should accept Black Adam's offer to come to his contry, of course there's more Joker as well.

Wonderful issue - there's plenty of action, drama, and great dialogues (including a small easter egg from Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight). It's a step up compared to last few issues (which were very good, don't get me wrong), for sure. more

See Tom King, this is how you do it.

Overall, I thought this issue was a decent follow up to both the X-Men wedding issue and Rogue and Gambit. I think the art by Oscar Bazaldue wasn't my favorite, it looked a bit lifeless in both facial expressions and poses to me. The romance between Rogue and Gambit however is certainly not written lifelessly as writer Kelly Thompson sure knows how to make the sparks fly in a comic book. However a lot of the scenes feel like they're trying to get Rogue and Gambit as naked as possible while still keeping a T+ rating. This to me was forced and unnecessary. Also the line "Leave it to you to go right for the whip, girl." is as cringey as they get. Even commenting about it in the comic cannot fix how terrible of an innuendo and a one liner that is. That said, the end of the issue, does make me want to pick up the next one, and the series looks promising, so I won't put the rating too low. more

This was a pretty good issue of Aquaman. I think Ricardo Fredrici's art is quite good, although it is occasionally stiff-looking as far as poses go. Abnett's script is pretty good. I definitely liked the defeat of Corum Rath and how it does not end with a giant knockout bang but an almost sad irony that ties back to the story's beginnings. The last three pages however are not that great however. I think the Metal tie in is not only too late to have a huge impact but it also feels random and out of place and the rest of the issue plays out in the same way. But that being said the rest issue was a good conclusion to the Corum Rath storyline. more

A very average issue. This issue decides to resolve its deeply emotional conflicts with a big battle, which I do have to admit was a cool battle, is kind of disappointing. It is also disappointing that Orm's story which used to be a pretty good story ends in such a dumb way. They hardly even address the relationship with his family that have built up over the previous issues, giving it only a mere page. Plus although the miniseries kind of wraps itself up, it is so unsatisfying for it basically to say, read the latest issue of Aquaman to see the story fully play out. All in all, this was a disappointing conclusion that was by far the worst issue of the series. more

This was overall a good issue. I really liked the way the story began with the Terrifics separated into four panels until eventually they all joined forces in some cool splash pages. Lemire's writing for these characters is excellent and they all have really great characterization. I wasn't a huge fan of Joe Bennett's art however. It wasn't the worst, it just didn't really capture the tone of the issue as well as I would have liked, but still a great issue. Keep up the good work!
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Yet another really great issue of Venom. This one has a great backstory for the villain, with a surprise tie in to Thor. Ryan Stegman's art is really good, and well complimented by the colors of Frank Martin. The script for the series main villain is even more proof Donny Cates is one of the best writers currently working at Marvel Comics. I don't have too much else to say, other than I really enjoyed this issue. more

Man, I am really enjoying this new Spider-Man series. Nick Spencer's characterization of Spider-Man is really quite good and his humor fits the series very well. It also has really good secondary story lines in the relationship of Peter and MJ and the issues involved with the validity of Peter Parker's academics. Also the Spider-Man rogues are written really well in this series, I can't wait to see more of them. Once again this issue leaves you with a cliffhanger that makes you sit on the edge of your seat waiting for the next issue. A really great second issue, can't wait to see where the series goes next. more

This is… an OK issue. Patrick Gleason's art is certainly not the worst, but something about just doesn't feel right to me. Easily the best page of his is the lineup of bald villains. I hope to see more of them in the issues to come. The arson-themed story however, just doesn't interest me. It was the most out-of-place story in Bendis' Man of Steel miniseries, and now that its getting its own story it just doesn't capture my attention that much. The "mystery" villain, Red Cloud is yet another case of that. The secret of her identity just doesn't intrigue me. That said, Bendis' script is actually good, probably his best script yet, however this issue just doesn't do enough to overcome it's main problem, which lies in the overall plot. more

Dang. This issue proves Doomsday Clock is easily one of the best series on the stands. Not only is Gary Frank's art fricking incredible, but Geoff Johns' script is really, really good. This issue is definitely the grittiest to date and honestly its refreshing. A Watchmen sequel is going to need to be gritty and this issue does it. Not only that but this is one of the most tragic and emotional issues of the series thus far, Mime and Marionette's backstory proving to be deeply dark and sad. Artist Gary Frank captures the emotion of that backstory very well, by the way. And Johns' script, is really, really excellent. The puppet strings metaphor is one of the best monologues I have read in a recent comic book. Not only that, but I think this issue proves Geoff Johns needs to be writing more issues with the Joker, as he is not only hilarious but also just one of the best depictions of the character to date. All in all a really great issue that is a beautifully illustrated, emotional triumph. more

I really liked this issue. I think not only is it super satisfying to see all of DC's mystical characters and elements in one book, it is also one of the best scripted and illustrated issues of the week. Easily the best part is Alvaro Martinez Bueno's art which 100% eye candy on every page. This book is illustrated so well, I cannot even begin to express how much I loved the art. Although the first five pages were unfortunately very rushed, the issue eventually slowed down to take the time to lay out the conflicts and the threats of the forthcoming issues. Also, those conflicts are actually interesting for once mostly due to the fact that The Upside Down Man looks to be a unique and original new villain. I also really enjoyed the characters in this issue, as they are written very, very well. I don't think I've ever seen Detective Chimp written so well. Zatanna and Wonder Woman were both good, however the real show-stealer was surprisingly Man-Bat who has more heart, personality and humor than any other character in the book. Lastly I just want to say James Tynion IV's script was really, really good. I don't usually like exposition but for once he made those scenes very interesting. All in all, a great issue, one of the best of the week. more

Another great issue. This book is literally going all-in on unconventional storytelling and it does wonders.