I think Coates has successfully reeled me back in. As long as he continues to have something to say, I'm on board. This can turn into a bad book if Coates's writing feels uninspired, so it's crucial that he maintains this going forward.

Yeah, I think it's a bit dumb to be upset about Alfred being replaced, at least as it relates to this specific issue. This just so happens to be the first comic published with Lucius in his position. And it's not even the focus of the book. The comic itself is good. It's not Tom Taylor's best work and he's certainly trying to hit that emotional core that he hit so well with things like Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #6 or Batman Annual #3. He doesn't quite hit it as well this time around, but I'm not saying I was completely unaffected by the story here. more

Why did I read this? I felt like wasting my time and sanity, that's why. Ugh, this was an insane slog filled with social commentary and all the bullshit that entails. I was getting hints of Legends Darkseid until he became... whatever he became. And then he was taken out like a chump *yet again* by Wunderkind Jon Kent. So, I guess he was Legends Darkseid throughout. I don't know if any of this was set up in DK3, as I opted out of reading that one. I hope so, or else this book is even worse than I am giving it credit for. When is DC going to learn that sometimes dead is better? more

This was a great issue. It explained what's going on really well, while giving us plenty of cool action. I'm glad to see Singularity back, she's an adorable character that has never been given enough pages.

This was solid. I liked all the character interactions. I just wish things were moving at a quicker pace, and we weren't just teased for future stories. That ending, though, that's a big deal. Although, I think the show handled the reveal much better, but these comics put the characters in very different circumstances, so it had to go down slightly differently. Jordie Bellaire gets the most she can out of it, despite this. more

This was pretty good. This series feels a bit like a throwback to a more traditional, classic comic book style. And I can see why some people aren't into it, but I don't know, I get this sense of nostalgia from these sorts of books, even though they aren't rehashing things, but rather making something new.

I like that we got a issue to ruminate on the team and the status quo. Sometimes, especially with team books, we don't ever get that and it begins to become a drag for this reader. I just wish this book wasn't forced to tie into Year of the Villain. I feel like that is it's biggest problem. It can't just tell its own story.

I liked this one, although I thought it was a bit slow. I don't really care for the Knightfall stuff. Bane can't catch a break lately, it seems. The Azrael Batsuit looks slightly less dumb than it did in the 90s, so that's something. I'm on the edge of not caring, but there's enough here that I remain slightly invested.

This was a good issue, but perhaps slower than the other two so far. Batman's being a detective and that's cool. The action looked a bit off this time around. It mostly all connected, but there were a few instances where the art didn't translate the action. And since pages are sacrificed for action in this series, they have to be astounding. It reminds me, in a lot of ways, of Warren Ellis's Moon Knight, as that was also a action heavy series. But that series had Declan Shalvey, an artist with a style befitting the gritty tone of Moon Knight. This series has Bryan Hitch. Hitch makes some pretty art, I cannot deny, but I don't know if he's the best fit here. That's my only complain, but it's a hefty one. more

I did not expect something of this quality from Dan Abnett. I know, I know, he did great things with Marvel Cosmic over a decade ago, but his recent stints on Aquaman and Justice League Odyssey have made me think less of his work. Hell, even his brief Guardians of Infinity run didn't help. But this was great. I had a really good time with this. I don't know if he's just a lot more comfortable with these characters or what, but I wouldn't mind him writing more Silver Surfer in the future. As a side-note, I am really glad Silver Surfer Black wasn't ignored for this. more

I enjoyed this more than I thought I would, mostly because I don't know the writer and I fear the unknown. But this was fun and frantic, and Sentry was badass. The team up between Beta Ray Bill and Lockjaw works so well, and I'm continually surprised by that. This is turning out to be a good mini-event.

I thought this was fun, overall. I especially liked the introduction of the new crew. I didn't expect to see Screwball in this as she's... lame. But I guess it would make sense that she's the new production manager. And Master Matrix, I wasn't entirely sure was a canonical character after Spider-Man/Deadpool's ending, but here he is, still trying so hard. This is a definite improvement over issue two. Oh also, Weird Science Marvel Comics is wrong in their review. Mary Jane does plenty, to the point where she's almost too heroic. Think Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #11, but maybe even more Mary Jane than that. more

This was fine. There were only two ways this series could end, and I honestly never anticipated the second way. But I think that's more indicative of where I placed this series in my mind. I didn't expect this ending because I thought this was going to be strictly by-the-numbers and obvious. In the end, I don't regret reading this, but I just question the purpose behind this series. Did Meredith Finch really have a story she wanted to tell, or was Marvel really insistent that they have another Conan book on the shelves? more

Same as usual. The main story is quick, full of fluff and generic. The backup is poorly written, mostly do to the page count restraints, I believe. I'm glad it wasn't that pointless, I guess. Really depends on if Atlantis Attacks holds up its end.

Not as bad as usual, honestly. Maybe because Flash wasn't in it.

Thankfully this issue happened. I was so used to detractors complaining about not knowing what happened to Thomas Wayne for *ages*. I knew from the start it would be explained. So I would reply "It's a mystery. Keep waiting. That's what mysteries are... a mystery." Of course now that it is revealed they will continue to say things like "Tom King never had anything planned, he just made it up on the spot". It used to be "Tom King forgot".

As for the actual issue itself, umm it sure isn't the kind of penultimate issue you would expect. The way it is delivered is a bit of a clusterfuck, likely due to the premature ending. It seems the flashback is being told in reverse from Thomas Wayne's perspective. I would have to reread it to confirm that observation. It doesn't really give much new information that observant readers couldn't already piece together, but it does explain how Thomas Wayne is still around. I also haven't read the Flashpoint Batman stuff from the past, so I can't say how much of his past is new material here, but I do like that he took Selina under his wing and they had a kind of father/daughter relationship. That establishes a connection between the two immediately, and with one issue left it is information that is sorely needed. Looking forward to the... wedding? Showdown? As well as Tynion IV's Batman, which I previously thought I wouldn't be. more

Oh my fucking god, are we going back to fucking Gemworld? I hate this series so much.

I'm here for Hordeculture.

This issue was better than the last one. Maybe we can wrap it up with a good issue as well?

This was pretty good. I wonder where this 2099 stuff is headed, because there's no way we're getting Knull 2099 in 2099 Omega, right? There's got to be more than just this. Or we will and it'll be cool, maybe.

This issue isn't too bad. The Walt Simonson story with Beta Ray Bill felt nostalgic. The Thunderstrike story felt like Thunderstrike... which isn't great. And the Sif/Jane Foster Thor story was kinda boring and stilted. I guess it is cool to have an anthology of stories about the *other* Thors but I just wasn't feeling these stories.

This is a very mediocre series. The back up at least had some Namor in it. Pretty much the only reason I'm excited for the Atlantis Attacks mini coming up.

Man, King's dialogue is just atrocious. I know what he's going for. I can feel the feelings. But you don't need to rely so much on repetition and platitudes, you know? That's my biggest issue here. If that were better, and if the kid were less annoying, this would be a solid comic. But as it is, it just makes Superman sound... how do I say this nicely? Socially-challenged? It's real bad, you guys.