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K-23 reviewed Titans #23 Jun 19, 2025
7.0

The scenes with the Justice League felt way off but the rest of the comic was a good read.

Titans #23

By: John Layman, Pete Woods
Released: May 21, 2025

Nobody’s quite sure what to make of the latest addition to the Titans’ roster, butit’s got Cyborg feeling increasingly like Dr. Frankenstein. But this is no collection ofrusty bolts and moldy body parts he’s brought to life. It’s the most sophisticated ar-tificial intelligence the world has ever known, capable of controlling every compute...

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K-23 rated Nightwing #126 Jun 19, 2025
5.5

Nightwing #126

By: Dan Watters, Francesco Francavilla
Released: May 21, 2025

Has Blüdhaven’s first corrupt police officer truly returned from the dead to strikedown honest cops…or is there a sinister conspiracy in the heart of CommissionerSawyer’s department? Nightwing isn’t sure which might be worse—if he cansurvive long enough to find out.

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K-23 rated Batman & Robin: Year One #7 Jun 19, 2025
8.0

Batman & Robin: Year One #7

By: Mark Waid, Chris Samnee
Released: May 21, 2025

The General is on the hunt for the man behind the mask and is on the warpath.As the Dynamic Duo continue to stretch themselves thin and tire themselves outstopping various threats around Gotham, the General’s threat closes in on them!

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K-23 rated The New Gods #6 Jun 19, 2025
7.5

The New Gods #6

By: Ram V, Filipe Andrade
Released: May 21, 2025

In the wake of the Nyctari invasion of New Genesis, a hero is laid to rest. BlackRacer, speeding through deep space, must deliver his fallen comrade back to theSource. Bear witness to a cosmos-spanning epic that examines the very nature oflife, death, and everything in between in this special issue that reunites the all-starteam of Ram V and Filipe...

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K-23 reviewed Detective Comics #1097 Jun 18, 2025
7.5

I really enjoyed the issue on the surface but once you start really looking at the plot everything falls apart. Bruce not diving into this massive conspiracy himself, Bullock just happened to know of Elixir back when he was first on the job, etc. Taylor seems to have picked up this bad habit of late where he just changes the past and glosses over his own plot points to conveniently make his story more

Detective Comics #1097

By: Tom Taylor, Lee Garbett
Released: May 21, 2025

In the wake of Asema’s murderous rampage, a new threat to Gotham—andthe world at large—has been exposed. Still reeling from personal revelationsabout his past, Batman must take on a group obsessed with their ownfuture. A group that has targeted a dear friend.

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7.5

Batman / Superman: World's Finest #39

By: Mark Waid, Clayton Henry
Released: May 21, 2025

The Batman and Superman of yesterday…today?! As Gorilla Grodd’s vicious temporalonslaught upon the Justice League continues, the Dark Knight and Man of Steelfrom the time of the World’s Finest get a horrifying glimpse into their ownfutures…and the tragedies to come! It’s minute-by-minute mayhem in the epicnew installment of the “We Are ...

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K-23 reviewed Superman Unlimited #1 Jun 18, 2025
8.5

This is a perfect first issue to give new readers a jump in point to quickly understand Superman's history as well as the daily planet cast while still giving long time readers an interesting new story to unfold. With all the new movie hype in the air, hopefully plenty of new readers pick this up and dive further into the lore in the other series.

Superman Unlimited #1

By: Dan Slott, Rafael Albuquerque
Released: May 21, 2025

The summer of Superman heats up with a brand-new ongoing series takingthe DCU by storm! When an asteroid the size of Metropolis hurtles towardcollision with planet Earth, the Justice League dispatches Superman to avertthe crisis—but a sinister threat lurks within that will change the world likenever before, and this danger glows green. The Last S...

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K-23 rated Absolute Flash #3 Jun 18, 2025
8.0

Absolute Flash #3

By: Jeff Lemire, Nick Robles
Released: May 21, 2025

Wally’s back is up against the wall as the Rogues bear down on him. Can heevade capture and harness some of his newfound speed, or is he already atthe finish line?

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6.0

Nick Fury Vs. Fin Fang Foom #1

By: J. Michael Straczynski, Elena Casagrande
Released: Mar 12, 2025

THE HOWLING COMMANDOS TAKE ON FIN FANG FOOM!
•  NICK FURY knows how to handle problems, no matter the size - but he's never faced a foe THIS big before!
•  Witness the next chapter in J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI's team-up event as he is joined by Marvel Stormbreaker ELENA CASAGRANDE to bring you one of the most wild pairings in Marvel Hi...

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K-23 rated Hellhunters #4 Jun 16, 2025
7.0

Hellhunters #4

By: Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Adam Gorham
Released: Mar 12, 2025

UNHOLY WAR!
The origin of the horrifying UNHALLOWED stands revealed along with their plan for dominion of the Earth! As most of Earth's heroes take on the threat of the Axis Powers, Ghost Rider '44 and the Hellhunters seek help from the spirit of Vengeance ZARATHOS himself! As they pursue their nemesis Felix Bruckner into the eye of his inferna...

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K-23 reviewed X-Men #13 Jun 16, 2025
7.5

Though the whole X-Manhunt story isn't working for me, McKay finally has a solid voice and feel for the characters which really elevated my enjoyment while not caring much for the over arching story.

X-Men #13

By: Jed MacKay, Netho Diaz
Released: Mar 12, 2025

"X-MANHUNT" PART FOUR!
The X-Men have caught up with their erstwhile mentor Charles Xavier on his mad scramble across the country. But they aren't the only ones who've found him!
RATED T+

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K-23 reviewed Star Wars: The Legacy Of Vader #2 Jun 16, 2025
6.5

Solid writing and art but Kylo Ren is such an unlikable character so don't care enough about the story to continue on.

Star Wars: The Legacy Of Vader #2

By: Charles Soule, Luke Ross
Released: Mar 12, 2025

A RETURN TO TATOOINE!
•  KYLO REN seeks out the home planet of his grandfather, ANAKIN SKYWALKER!
•  The young tyrant must go up against GARDULLA THE HUTT and her guards...and a RANCOR!
•  What secrets of the past blow in the harsh sands of MOS ESPA?
RATED T

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K-23 rated West Coast Avengers #5 Jun 16, 2025
7.0

West Coast Avengers #5

By: Gerry Duggan, Danny Kim
Released: Mar 12, 2025

FLAG-SMASHER RETURNS!
Steve Rogers' dark double takes on the West Coast Avengers, and he's out for blood. Can Iron Man and War Machine's ragtag team survive a villain who nearly conquered the whole world?
RATED T+

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K-23 rated Catwoman #32 Jun 15, 2025
9.5

Catwoman #32

By: Ed Brubaker, Sean Phillips
Released: Jun 23, 2004

Selina's control over the East End of Gotham City is slipping, and her war has brought the death of one of her closest friends. Can she hold things together? Ed Brubaker teams with his SLEEPER artist Sean Phillips for a stand-alone tale of Catwoman's life gone horribly wrong!

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K-23 rated Batman and Robin #21 Jun 12, 2025
8.0

Batman and Robin #21

By: Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Javi Fernandez
Released: May 14, 2025

Robin has been kidnapped—stolen away by Memento in a killing blow to Batman’spsyche. Now, with his body broken and his mind fractured, the Dark Knight mustfight his way through a gang war, Memento’s cultists, and his own decaying mentalstate to save his son before it is too late!

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K-23 rated Green Lantern Corps #4 Jun 12, 2025
8.5

Green Lantern Corps #4

By: Jeremy Adams, V Ken Marion
Released: May 14, 2025

Guy Gardner is reluctantly saddled with a new partner, but he’s determined to keephim out of the way while they look for another source of Nth metal, all while SimonBaz frets over “Teen” Lantern who is showing signs of strain during the rebuildingof Oa.

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K-23 reviewed Aquaman #5 Jun 12, 2025
9.0

Jeremy Adams excels at balancing fun with compelling stories while John Timms is putting out some of the best looking comics out there.

Aquaman #5

By: Jeremy Adams, John Timms
Released: May 14, 2025

Arthur’s quest to save his people has hit a devastating dead end…but hope is notlost! Together with the Wizard Arion, Aquaman must channel the incredible powerof Thalassa the Trilance Saber to escape the dungeon barge descending into the blueand uncover the last desperately needed clue to save the people of Atlantis! Butfloating amongst all thi...

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K-23 reviewed Batman: Dark Patterns #6 Jun 11, 2025
6.0

I'm a sucker for Scarface so I've been optimistically hoping Waters would have a satisfying ending but this issue was very clunky and didn't deliver just like the end of the last arc.

Batman: Dark Patterns #6

By: Dan Watters, Hayden Sherman
Released: May 14, 2025

CASE 02: “The Voice of the Tower”—Part IIIThe fires of unrest burn bright and terribly! With Scarface still evadingcapture and the violent riot in the tower getting even worse with noend in sight, Batman must turn toward a most unlikely ally in his timeof need. Will the Dark Knight heal this terrible wound, or will Gothamdescend further into ...

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K-23 rated Action Comics #1086 Jun 11, 2025
4.0

Action Comics #1086

By: G. Willow Wilson, Gavin Guidry
Released: May 14, 2025

Arctic attack! With Superman on the ropes, Kilg%re continues his fightagainst humanity with the help of the animals of the snow desert. Couldour hero’s fortress hold the key to a victory? Find out in the thrilling finaleof Superman Superstars!

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K-23 rated Absolute Batman #7 Jun 11, 2025
8.5

Absolute Batman #7

By: Scott Snyder, Marcos Martin
Released: Apr 9, 2025

THE JOKER AND MR. FREEZE MAKE THEIR ABSOLUTE UNIVERSE DEBUT--STARTING HERE! It's about to get icy cold in Gotham City...as we reveal the connections between a young, up-and-coming scientist named Victor Fries, his history with the Ark M experiment, and what it all has to do with the mysterious Joker. A bombastic two-parter with a guest artist, the ...

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K-23 rated Absolute Batman #8 Jun 11, 2025
8.0

Absolute Batman #8

By: Scott Snyder, Marcos Martin
Released: May 14, 2025

Batman is in the fight for his life against this icy new threat. But in the end, what terrifying truth will be unearthed about Ark M and…Joker?

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K-23 rated Supergirl #1 Jun 11, 2025
7.0

Supergirl #1

By: Sophie Campbell
Released: May 14, 2025

Kara Zor-El has been a key member of the Super-Family in Metropolis, butwhat happens when she strikes out on her own? Follow Kara as she returnsto her roots in Midvale…home of Supergirl! But how could this be?! Our herohas not been back in years, and the protector of that town has been savingthe day for weeks. Can Supergirl stop the impostor befo...

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K-23 rated Nightwing #93 Jun 11, 2025
8.5

Nightwing #93

By: Devin Grayson, Patrick Zircher
Released: May 12, 2004

Nightwing has lost his job, his love, his home and several of his closest friends. Now, it's just Nightwing vs. Blockbuster--the deadliest of adversaries in their final face-off.

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K-23 rated Nightwing #92 Jun 11, 2025
8.5

Nightwing #92

By: Devin Grayson, Manuel Garcia
Released: Apr 14, 2004

Nightwing vs. Blockbuster! Blockbuster has thrown every resource at his disposal into his war against Dick Grayson, and Nightwing has weathered the storm despite a slew of shocking casualties. But now the war boils down to two men, face to face at last!

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K-23 rated Nightwing #91 Jun 11, 2025
8.5

Nightwing #91

By: Devin Grayson, Patrick Zircher
Released: Mar 10, 2004

Blockbuster has thrown every assassin and cutthroat he could at Nightwing. Now, he's bringing in his biggest gun: Shrike! The gloves are off for the big rematch between hero and villain!

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K-23 rated Nightwing #90 Jun 11, 2025
8.5

Nightwing #90

By: Devin Grayson, Patrick Zircher
Released: Feb 11, 2004

Blockbuster has surrounded himself with the most lethal cadre of assassins ever assembled: Stallion, Lady Vic, Brutale, the Trigger Twins, Mouse, Giz and an army of gun-laden gangsters. But can even the deadliest of killers stop a hero who has nothing left to lose?

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8.5

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #9

By: Jason Aaron, Juan Ferreyra
Released: Jun 11, 2025

Already weakened, weary, and a little deranged, poor Donatello has now been captured by the Foot Clan! The remaining Turtle boys make a plan for an all-out war against Karai, but are forced to think twice when they hear the voice of reason... coming from the body of a dead rat?

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K-23 rated Catwoman #16 Jun 10, 2025
9.0

Catwoman #16

By: Ed Brubaker, Cameron Stewart
Released: Feb 26, 2003

"Relentless" concludes with the fates of those closest to Selina are resolved, but now her future is in question. Black Mask has struck back at Catwoman in every way possible. Now the Feline Fatale is on a one-way, high-impact course of revenge!

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K-23 rated Catwoman #18 Jun 10, 2025
8.5

Catwoman #18

By: Ed Brubaker, Javier Pulido
Released: Apr 30, 2003

Catwoman's still keeping the people in Gotham's forgotten neighborhoods safe, but without anything in her personal life as Selina Kyle to keep her going, she becomes even more dangerous to herself and the people around her. "No Easy Way Down" part 2.

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K-23 rated Catwoman #17 Jun 10, 2025
8.5

Catwoman #17

By: Ed Brubaker, Javier Pulido
Released: Mar 26, 2003

"No Easy Way Down" part 1! In the aftermath of her final battle with the Black Mask, the lives of Catwoman and those closest to her are in ruins. Selina has fallen victim to her own sense of defeat; Slam Bradley is beaten, battered and out of commission; and Holly is on the verge of falling back into drugs. Follow their lives in a special three-iss...

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