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Joined: Jul 23, 2019 About Me: Loves Marvel, Star Wars, DC, Sci Fi, and art in general. Comics is one of the best storytelling mediums ever created and this I readily enjoy reading them quite a bit. TRON Lives.

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Toonstrack reviewed Conan The Barbarian #4 Nov 25, 2023
9.0

Im pretty fresh on conan, I read a few of his adventures with tie ins to the marvel stuff but this is my first real venture into his solo stories and this arc was pretty great to me. Classic style, filled with epic prose and absolutely gorgeous brushwork from Rob de la Torre. Zub has proven himself to be a passionate writer of Conan, and he does research on the character to draw stories from. This more

Conan The Barbarian #4

By: Jim Zub, Dean White
Released: Oct 25, 2023

Years after the battle of Venarium, a weary CONAN returns to his homeland to seek rest and solitude. However, a mysterious scout rides in to warn the Cimmerians of an imminent threat on the march from the Pictish wilderness. Will CONAN and his new ally be able to hold off this new horde of invaders?

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Toonstrack reviewed Guardians of the Galaxy #8 Nov 23, 2023
9.0

This book is returning the saga of the guardians to their zany, wacky, nigh experimental whims in a really unique way bordering on the abstract.

Killing off your entire team in the first few issues only to reintroduce them as zealots of an ancient tree people sworn only bring about the rebirth of the universal order is certainly bold and not something every writer could pull off. But th more

Guardians of the Galaxy #8

By: Collin Kelly, Kev Walker
Released: Nov 8, 2023

THERE'S A NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN! AND NEW GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY.
The truth about Grootfall is out there now, but will the universe listen? Do we even have to ask? It's the Guardians vs. Whitecap High Command! The Fight for the Fold reaches its explosive conclusion just in time for everything to go to flark!
Rated T+

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Toonstrack reviewed Green Lantern #5 Nov 22, 2023
9.5

Brilliant, classic superhero goodness. Hal vs Sinestro, will vs fear. A great showing from their creative team.

Green Lantern #5

By: Jeremy Adams, Xermanico
Released: Nov 15, 2023

THE RAGE OF THAAL SINESTRO! Sinestro has seized control of Ferris Air! As the rage builds to cataclysmic levels within Hal Jordan's most vicious adversary, the power of the Red Lantern ring has turned Sinestro's wrath into a planetwide fury! Hal's only hope? To break United Planets law and lure the villain out into the final frontier... Then, in Ri...

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Toonstrack reviewed Detective Comics #1077 Nov 15, 2023
8.5

This issue is simultaneously setting up a big finale and also building on plot threads that have been laid out for the last year or so. Its really cool stuff, and I'm enjoying the character interactions.. Selena is getting a strong showing here getting to be the protagonist of the book, while Bruce's presence looms over.

The back up story in this one is pretty nice, and delves into Che more

Detective Comics #1077

By: Ram V, Jason Shawn Alexander
Released: Nov 15, 2023

Part two of five in Batman: Outlaw-the biweekly Detective Comics event! Hang the Bat! The sun sets on the horizon, casting long shadows of justice as the Batman, under the possession of an Azmer, takes his long walk down to the gallows in front of a hypnotized Gotham, and it's up to the best cat burglar around to save him! But this town may not be ...

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9.5

Excellent.

Blacksad: They All Fall Down Part 1

By: Juan D?az Canales, Juanjo Guarnido
Released: Aug 10, 2022

Award-winning international noir bestseller by writer Juan D az Canales and artist Juanjo Guarnido!

Detective John Blacksad deals with the mob, the unions, and mid-century "master builder" Lewis Solomon, who plans to pave over New York City's green spaces, come hell or high water. While Blacksad must navigate from the lofty world of 1950s ...

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ResearchReader reviewed Void Rivals #4 Sep 30, 2023
9.0

Yeah this rocks. The betrayal and where it ends is great. I love Darak's response to all of this situation. Like It builds a great plot but I also find it has a lot of pretty funny moments without it being a comedy in any way. Kirkman is doing great. The twist at the end though. So good. Like you probably will see the twist coming but that isnt what I am really talking about. I mean the little det more

Void Rivals #4

By: Robert Kirkman, Lorenzo De Felici
Released: Sep 27, 2023

The climactic return to the SACRED RING!
Thrown before the highest authority for their crimes against the Sacred Ring, will Darak and Solila's newfound alliance hold strong?
THE MOST SHOCKING NEW SERIES OF THE YEAR CONTINUES!

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Toonstrack reviewed Void Rivals #5 Nov 15, 2023
8.5

This series continues to do exciting things with its premise and expand this world. Darak and Solila are captivating main characters and the art is brilliant. Sleeper hit of the year.

Void Rivals #5

By: Robert Kirkman, Matheus Lopes
Released: Oct 25, 2023

"EXPLORE THE ENERGON UNIVERSE!
When Darak and Solila's return to the Sacred Ring doesn't go as planned, a new danger enters their lives!"
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Toonstrack added Green Arrow (2023) to their pull list Nov 6, 2023

Green Arrow (2023)

The Emerald Archer is lost, and it will take Oliver Queen's whole family to find him! But dangerous forces are determined to keep them apart at any cost! Spinning out of Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths, Green Arrow by DC architect Joshua Williamson (Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths, Superman) and artist Sean Izaakse (Thunderbolts) is an action-packed ...

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Toonstrack reviewed Green Arrow #5 Nov 6, 2023
9.0

Every issue of this series has been great. Hoping this becomes a sleeper hit like poison ivy.

This writer understands Ollie very well and manages to make all of his character moments genuine and heartfelt. The twist can be seen coming in the issue but the way itd revealed is still pretty great .

Izaaske is killing it on the art; form and backgrounds are all on point. Feels more

Green Arrow #5

By: Joshua Williamson, Sean Izaakse
Released: Oct 25, 2023

PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE OLIVER QUEENS COLLIDE! Past, present, and future Oliver Queens fight for who gets to return home! But at what cost?! Arsenal and Black Canary are joined by an unlikely ally in their hunt for Amanda Waller, and they uncover a large piece of the Dawn of DC puzzle!

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8.5

The best issue of Detective in a while. I'd almost forgotten how cool a character Catwoman can be. It's nice to see her written well for a change. And any story by Dan Watters, even if it's a backup, gets my attention. Recommended.

Detective Comics #1076

By: Ram V, Jason Shawn Alexander
Released: Nov 1, 2023

Batman: Outlaw, the five-part biweekly Detective Comics event, starts here! Batman, now under the control of an Azmer demon, is to be publicly hanged to atone for his crimes! With both the city and the Dark Knight under the Orghams' spell, it's a lawless land, and with the Bat-Family out of the picture after the events of The Gotham War, who will h...

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derbycomics reviewed Detective Comics #1076 Oct 31, 2023
9.0

The first entry into the five-issue “Batman: Outlaw” arc starts off with a bang from Ram V and Jason Shawn Alexander. I can’t imagine DC planned it this way, but it was quite a jarring experience reading this issue juxtaposed to Gotham War — Scorched Earth. Where that story failed in plot and character development, this issue succeeded in spades with Ram V’s script being exceptionally wr more

Detective Comics #1076

By: Ram V, Jason Shawn Alexander
Released: Nov 1, 2023

Batman: Outlaw, the five-part biweekly Detective Comics event, starts here! Batman, now under the control of an Azmer demon, is to be publicly hanged to atone for his crimes! With both the city and the Dark Knight under the Orghams' spell, it's a lawless land, and with the Bat-Family out of the picture after the events of The Gotham War, who will h...

Toonstrack reviewed Detective Comics #1076 Nov 2, 2023
10

This issue was a masterpiece.

For 7 bucks you get FOUR stories and all of them are great.

Jason Shawn Alexander art is incredible. Let's hope he sticks around for a bit.

The Question being back is always a joy. Love the arc that Renee has had over multiple books the last couple of years.

The Liam sharp story is a brilliant tribute to Sienkewicz moon knig more

Detective Comics #1076

By: Ram V, Jason Shawn Alexander
Released: Nov 1, 2023

Batman: Outlaw, the five-part biweekly Detective Comics event, starts here! Batman, now under the control of an Azmer demon, is to be publicly hanged to atone for his crimes! With both the city and the Dark Knight under the Orghams' spell, it's a lawless land, and with the Bat-Family out of the picture after the events of The Gotham War, who will h...

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ItsJess reviewed Wonder Woman #2 Oct 24, 2023
3.0

Just what I like to read when I read a WW comic, Diana killing a bunch of soldiers because one Amazon killed people in a bar. This is dumb as hell and King still relies on narration as a crutch because he never learned to show instead of tell.

Wonder Woman #2

By: Tom King, Daniel Sampere
Released: Oct 25, 2023

AN ARMY OF ONE! Now a wanted fugitive, Wonder Woman readies herself for battle against Commander Steel and his soldiers, her former love Steve Trevor being one of them! What could this face-off mean for her position in the world of heroes? Will it further her quest for the truth about the rogue Amazon or end in bloodshed? Find out as this demigodde...

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ItsJess - Oct 29, 2023

If that's what you get out of that statement it's really no surprise that you have an average rating of 9.0—apparently everything is a masterpiece to you lol

Toonstrack - Oct 29, 2023

Do you realize how little sense your response makes? "If that's what you get out of that" if WHAT is? I didnt reframe your words, I didnt quote you, I responded directly to what YOU said lmao. What else was I supposed to get out of your comment. Also, I don't review books i didnt like unless I really really didnt like it. None of that is an argument lol just say you didnt I am attention and move on

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Hailey reviewed Daredevil #14 Aug 22, 2023
10

What a great ending

Daredevil #14

By: Chip Zdarsky, Marco Checchetto
Released: Aug 16, 2023

THE END! But of what? A life? A love? A marriage? Matt Murdock's time as Daredevil? Or the latest and greatest run in one of Marvel's most celebrated sagas? All of the above?
Rated T+

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Toonstrack reviewed Daredevil #2 Oct 29, 2023
9.5

"Someone is trying to destroy the godly work we do here. It makes me angry. And when I get angry.... I let out the devil."

Daredevil #2

By: Saladin Ahmed, Aaron Kuder
Released: Oct 18, 2023

THE NEW ERA OF DAREDEVIL CONTINUES!
Industry stars SALADIN AHMED and AARON KUDER's next exciting chapter of DAREDEVIL's new era continues following Daredevil's shocking status quo revealed in issue #1! Corruption is tearing Hell's Kitchen apart! Those who have sworn to protect the city have betrayed their oaths, and Matt Murdock is seeking rig...

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cincyfan reviewed Daredevil #2 Oct 21, 2023
9.0

Some great artwork and a really interesting story with some emotional depth in this issue. So far the writing has done a great job with the voicing of the characters and I get the impression that this will be a volume loaded with heartfelt and powerful storylines with nice pacing so I couldn't be more excited. It will be really hard to follow the last volume but what I like is while continuing whe more

Daredevil #2

By: Saladin Ahmed, Aaron Kuder
Released: Oct 18, 2023

THE NEW ERA OF DAREDEVIL CONTINUES!
Industry stars SALADIN AHMED and AARON KUDER's next exciting chapter of DAREDEVIL's new era continues following Daredevil's shocking status quo revealed in issue #1! Corruption is tearing Hell's Kitchen apart! Those who have sworn to protect the city have betrayed their oaths, and Matt Murdock is seeking rig...

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SpiderSurfer21 reviewed Detective Comics #1065 Nov 7, 2022
9.5

This score is reflective of #1062-1065.

Ram V is weaving an excellent slow-burning Batman tale revolving around an ancient family, the Orghams, and familiar faces Talia al Ghul and Two-Face. While the Orghams look to reclaim what they deem rightfully theirs, Bruce is wrestling with not just his age (moving a little slower than desired) and nightmares with a demonic entity known as Barba more

Detective Comics #1065

By: Ram V, Rafael Albuquerque
Released: Oct 26, 2022

The Orgham family has dramatically arrived after traumatic events at the docks in Gotham, and they are ready to reclaim the land that belongs under their name...an English surname you may better know as Arkham. As Bruce Wayne and the young Orgham prince Arzen discuss how they both want to change Gotham for the better, it seems Batman and the Orgham...

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cincyfan reviewed Detective Comics #1073 Jul 2, 2023
10

This book is absolutely brilliant!! This is already one of my favorite runs on detective as ram v is one of the best writers out there and it shows with a brilliant thought provoking emotionally driven story like this. Ivan reiss is a brilliant artist as well and turns in some stunning artwork that matches the tone of the story perfectly. The backup story is also fantastic making this a unbelievab more

Detective Comics #1073

By: Ram V, Ivan Reis
Released: Jun 28, 2023

Where there's a will, there's a way. And for Bruce, that will is Batman...because myths don't bleed, right? Well, Batman, with the last ounce of strength he has, will have to test that theory out with the Orghams as he fights through Prince Arzen's three powerful protectors to find out. Hope is not all lost, though, as Jim Gordon and Sorrow rush th...

Toonstrack reviewed Detective Comics #1075 Oct 29, 2023
9.5

What are these critics smoking?

This run has been phenomenal and this issue sets the stage in an entirely unexpected way. Making the cop the point of view character, and how it turns out for him is a shocking twist. The backup issue is beautifully made.

This series takes its time but if you look closely at what's going on theres something magical here.

Detective Comics #1075

By: Ram V, Hiikariin
Released: Oct 25, 2023

DEMON VS. INNER DEMONS IN A FIGHT FOR BRUCE WAYNE'S SOUL! As Batman races through the streets of Gotham and out of the Orgham's grasp, Bruce races through the memories in his mind as the Azmer demon tries to take hold of him...except the only thing in the demon's way is Bruce's own inner demons...and Barbatos. Then, in the backups, can Bruce's memo...

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Toonstrack reviewed Amazing Spider-Man #35 Oct 28, 2023
8.0

Solid conclusion to this arc

Amazing Spider-Man #35

By: Zeb Wells, Patrick Gleason
Released: Oct 11, 2023

This sets up the next 24 issues of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN. Do. Not. Miss. This.
Rated T

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derbycomics reviewed Wonder Woman #2 Oct 24, 2023
10

To say I loved Tom King’s debut on Wonder Woman in the last issue would be an understatement. It had everything I want in a Wonder Woman story and everything I’ve come to love from a Tom King book. And then Issue #2 came out and I discovered this new run could get even better. Every turn of the page comes with the feeling of something momentous awaiting you. Every panel drips with grandeur fro more

Wonder Woman #2

By: Tom King, Daniel Sampere
Released: Oct 25, 2023

AN ARMY OF ONE! Now a wanted fugitive, Wonder Woman readies herself for battle against Commander Steel and his soldiers, her former love Steve Trevor being one of them! What could this face-off mean for her position in the world of heroes? Will it further her quest for the truth about the rogue Amazon or end in bloodshed? Find out as this demigodde...

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Toonstrack reviewed Wonder Woman #2 Oct 28, 2023
9.0

Idgaf what anyone says. This issue was spectacular.

Wonder Woman #2

By: Tom King, Daniel Sampere
Released: Oct 25, 2023

AN ARMY OF ONE! Now a wanted fugitive, Wonder Woman readies herself for battle against Commander Steel and his soldiers, her former love Steve Trevor being one of them! What could this face-off mean for her position in the world of heroes? Will it further her quest for the truth about the rogue Amazon or end in bloodshed? Find out as this demigodde...

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Screaming Enigma reviewed Birds of Prey #2 Oct 6, 2023
8.0

While we got through the formation of this team in Issue 1, I must say I was expecting them to start getting into the actual mission this time around. However, I still enjoyed what we got with the team actually planning and preparing for everything. I'm looking forward to seeing the team and King Shark trying to get into Themyscira in the next issue, and I'm a little bit surprised at how much I'm more

Birds of Prey #2

By: Kelly Thompson, Leonardo Romero
Released: Oct 4, 2023

BLACK CANARY'S ALL-NEW TEAM ON THEIR FIRST MISSION! Black Canary has built an all-new team with a very specific and very dangerous first mission: extraction! Their target: [REDACTED]! She's being held on [REDACTED] and guarded by a battalion of [REDACTED]. Sounds simple enough, right? Well, then we're explaining it wrong! It's a terrible mission! A...

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Toonstrack reviewed Birds of Prey #2 Oct 11, 2023
9.0

Im having a lot of fun with this book. I just love this art style and the presentation. The clever paneling, the cameos, and the consistent character work with surprisingly good humor are making this a standout.

Birds of Prey #2

By: Kelly Thompson, Leonardo Romero
Released: Oct 4, 2023

BLACK CANARY'S ALL-NEW TEAM ON THEIR FIRST MISSION! Black Canary has built an all-new team with a very specific and very dangerous first mission: extraction! Their target: [REDACTED]! She's being held on [REDACTED] and guarded by a battalion of [REDACTED]. Sounds simple enough, right? Well, then we're explaining it wrong! It's a terrible mission! A...

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Toonstrack reviewed The Plot Holes #2 Oct 10, 2023
9.0

Turns out these characters have a lot more going into them than we thought.

Some of these were hinted at in the notes in the previous issue. Its very cool to see the team get fleshed out, and this premise is still very exciting and fresh and allows for a lot of storytelling opportunities.

The art is amazing of course, no surprise there.

The Plot Holes #2

By: Sean Gordon Murphy
Released: Oct 4, 2023

Superstar artist Sean Gordon Murphy, known for his groundbreaking series Batman: White Knight, delivers an all-new tale of world-hopping adventure.
  
THE PLOT HOLES are a squad of fictional warriors who transport themselves into the pages of other books, using their unique skills to save the plots in order to stop them from being ...

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Loafy Trophy reviewed The Sacrificers #3 Oct 5, 2023
9.5

I mean this in the best possible way, what an absolute gut punch of an issue. Remender and Fuimara do not hold back whatsoever as we finally see what it means to become one of the Sacrificers. This has been one of the two or three best new books of 2023 for me and I can't recommend it enough.

The Sacrificers #3

By: Rick Remender, Dave McCaig
Released: Oct 4, 2023

The one who raises his hand takes the credit. They make speeches about the common good to seduce you and to make themselves stronger. The Old Gods feed on your naive hopes. They can't be defeated.

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Toonstrack reviewed The Sacrificers #3 Oct 6, 2023
9.0

Three issues in and this is one of my favorite books on the stands. The effort put into worldbuolding is palpable. They arent making us wait long for the story to get moving.

The Sacrificers #3

By: Rick Remender, Dave McCaig
Released: Oct 4, 2023

The one who raises his hand takes the credit. They make speeches about the common good to seduce you and to make themselves stronger. The Old Gods feed on your naive hopes. They can't be defeated.

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Red reviewed Transformers #1 Oct 4, 2023
10

An incredible reintroduction to the world of Transformers with a reimagining of the classic and iconic G1 origin story. A love letter to the franchise and everything a Transformers fan would want from the beginning of a new Transformers story.


The tone is set immediately, you know you're in for a gritty Transformers story from the very first page. The human and Cybertronian inter more

Transformers #1

By: Daniel Warren Johnson, Mike Spicer
Released: Oct 4, 2023

SERIES PREMIERE
THE ALL NEW TRANSFORMERS ERA STARTS HERE!
Superstar creator DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON (DO A POWERBOMB, Wonder Woman: Dead Earth), alongside ENERGON UNIVERSE showrunner ROBERT KIRKMAN (VOID RIVALS, INVINCIBLE), reimagines Hasbro's robots in disguise for a brand-new generation.
Optimus Prime was supposed to have led the Autobo...

Toonstrack reviewed Transformers #1 Oct 5, 2023
9.5

Yea I mean this is awesome. One of the most hyped series of the year and DWJ delivers. Alresdy heart and amazing art presents the fight moves are super cool. Excited to see where this goes.

Transformers #1

By: Daniel Warren Johnson, Mike Spicer
Released: Oct 4, 2023

SERIES PREMIERE
THE ALL NEW TRANSFORMERS ERA STARTS HERE!
Superstar creator DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON (DO A POWERBOMB, Wonder Woman: Dead Earth), alongside ENERGON UNIVERSE showrunner ROBERT KIRKMAN (VOID RIVALS, INVINCIBLE), reimagines Hasbro's robots in disguise for a brand-new generation.
Optimus Prime was supposed to have led the Autobo...

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Toonstrack reviewed Rogue Sun #12 Oct 3, 2023
9.5

This was about an intense a finale to this arc as could be imagined. This is a crucial moment in any superhero comic, when the characters morality must align with those of a hero... and its usually begotten by great loss.

Looking forward to seeing how this affects Dylan.

Rogue Sun #12

By: Ryan Parrott, Abel
Released: Apr 19, 2023

END OF STORY ARC

In the horrifying aftermath of the last issue, Dylan makes a drastic decision about the future of Rogue Sun as he squares off against Hellbent for one final fight with everything on the line.

ROGUE SUN is a Massive-Verse series.

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