Im very very late. But this is great. I will be looking to get the entire series

Pigeon is one of the most compelling characters of the year.

Every single issue is a fucking masterpiece. Every. Single. Issue.

Gosh, I love this comic so much. This will likely end up being right up there with Seven to Eternity as one of my favourite works of Remender's. It just checks all the boxes for me.

Everything we've seen up til this point has reached its zenith in this issue. The main players of the story come together and the issue delivers on the impact that should have after so much boiling tension.

The script is stark and blunt and doesn't overexert itself, it lets the artist work. And my do they work. Action sequences like this arent always present in indie books, but Sacrificers remains a book unlike any other.

Rick Remender is the master of endings that keep you on your toes, hotly anticipating what may come next with a shocking reveal, or an unexpected event. This issue is no exception. You simply never know where this series will go, but you always can be certain it will he an enthralling, moving read, and with Max Fiumaras visuals it will be gorgeous to look at.

10/10 for this fantastic issue more

Issue was enjoyable enough. I like the ending to the main story, that convo with May. Figured Tombstone was either going to get off or confess. Mays presence was i think definitely missed this run. He handled Sandman pretty handily which is good.

The Jackpot story was just kinda there. But the moment between him and MJ was nice.

Im not a Ben Reilly die hard so I'm not very bothered by Chasm existing. I enjoyed the short dialogue between them but felt like they trased some growth for Ben but then didn't really commit. Itd be interesting to see him actually move on from what he's lost. Maybe they see Ben is supposed to be a lot of stand ins for many spodey readers and thats the angle they are going with? Time will tell.

The rek rap story was just there. Great art as usual and the editors note gag was fun.

I really liked the art in the last sorry and Peter beating Overdrive in the doom bit, working out a high level machine. I'll give the story a shot.

After everything I still love how Zeb writes Peter as a character. The Wolverine story was a great insight into it. I can root for Zeb wells Peter very easily. Hes a good, decent guy. Ill miss that overall, but I think a new writer is welcome too.
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This was great issue, though it was my least favorite of the first three so far for me. Perhaps I had too high of hopes for it as Leonardo is my favorite turtle as we get our third background story from writer Jason Aaron who is joined by Cliff Chiang on art duties.

I love to see how much Aaron seems to get the individual turtles. Raphael’s sense of isolation while being a loner in prison was spot on. Mikey being an over-stimulated action-star in Japan was true to the character. On paper, Leo isolating himself completely to focus on finding his inner self through meditation also makes perfect sense. Except I was anticipating a slightly different set up than what we got. The fact his story takes place alongside soft-shell turtles who feast on the dead was a bit too on the nose And yes, the Indian government actually did release turtles to try and clean up human remains in the Ganges. Aaron wasn’t completely making up this plot point. Either way, I was anticipating Leo’s journey venturing deeper into mysticism or the supernatural.

With the story he chose, Aaron's narration really got us into Leo's head. Those who read the previous IDW series know how how much baggage he's carrying due to the various traumas he suffered. Aaron doesn’t bog the issue down with overhanded recaps, but provides new readers enough context to understand how much weight Leo has put on his own shoulders. The solitude he now seeks comes from elements he can control on his own — his training and meditation — all while he can’t escape a connection to the family currently torn apart.

Chiang's art is just beautiful. You won't forget this is a Cliff Chiang book as it's seeped in the typical style that’s made him a fan-favorite for years, but he makes it work perfectly for TMNT. It’s moody with thick ink lines yet vibrant with simple, bold colors, which makes for a perfect contrast and complements Aaron’s story well. Any artist on a TMNT title needs to be able to nail ninja action and Chiang's action sequences are animated and energetic.

While this may not have been my favorite issue, I’m still very excited for the direction Aaron is taking us. I can’t wait to see what’s in story for Donnie in the next issue and then where Aaron decides to take things once the turtles reunite. more

First off, Leonardo is my least favorite Turtle.

Now that doesn't mean I dont like him. I love him, as I love all of these characters and always have. I, however, like all the others more in general, with Donnie taking the top spot. So it means something when I say that this issue is my favorite so far. Jason Aarons script serves Leonardo maybe more than any of the others. It just works. There's soliloquy, there's peotry, and there's also bad@$$ery. Its a quiet, thoughtful issue that says a lot without saying much.

Chris chiangs art is deceptively simple. He focuses on what's needed and showing exactly what needs to be shown. His staccato rendering and deliberate, thick linework cut like the katana blades that this books protagonist wields. The words and the art come together to make for a very satisfying reading experience.

More of this please. more

Great end to the first arc. Rook finally comes into his own and finds equilibrium with the birds and is rewarded for this enlightenment pretty quickly. The threat was neutralized rather abruptly and conveniently, but it doesn't take away from what was a great finale. Great art, great writing, love the plot and setting and background. Looking forward to what comes next.

The story ends its first arc very strongly. A full character arc for Rook that feels like the climax to the first "film". This is exactly the type of book I want to read. Im hoping the gap provides no drop in intensity and great quality that has been delivered.

A fresh start after finishing the previous story with grace. Joshua Williamson did his thing but im very interested to see what Condon brings. The art by Montos already looks pretty great.

I swear, DC is not messing around this season. My pull list and my wallet are trembling. Not just believe characters getting some attention... but these are some darn good books by all accounts. Well done on this all in initiative. more

I'm really surprised they didn't start over at a new #1. Kudos DC. The story and art are both solid so I think Dick may be in talented hands.....hee hee.

***Cons***
-Goofy Anime-looking art (Batman looks ridiculous)
-Too Subversive (This was built for the first time read. i doubt the twists will hold up upon re-reads)
-Too Deconstructive (There is only so much you can bend and deconstruct characters before they are NO LONGER the same character. I'll avoid going into spoilers, but you'll know who I'm referring to right from the start of the comic)
-Yet another Brutal Batman that kills (At least this killer-Batman is different in that he stabs and hacks his enemies to bloody bits)
-SOOOO EDGY!!! (I am sick and tired of grimdark edgelord comics)

***Pros***
-At least its not by Tom King
-Thankfully not by Chip Zdarsky either
-At least this Batman doesn't weigh a buck and change, and have to wear armor to compensate.
-Thankfully Scott Snyder refrained from making this as overly-wordy as his prior Batman writing.
-At least this Batman hasn't killed anyone with a gun (At least not yet)
-There might have been another positive? I just can't think of it right now.

I'm going to try re-reading this at some point and see if i feel differently about it later. more

A terrific ending to the best venom run ever in my opinion. This book did a fantastic job of finishing this chapter of these characters and setting up what comes next. This whole run was a must read for anyone even slightly interested in these characters

I want that fucking jacket

Top tier Venom and Carnage

Im late af but I gotta sing the praises on this for a sec.

This was a tie in arc which I fully expected to be a forgettable side quest. And while it is a side quest it has some phenomenal characterization for venom, absolutely INCREDIBLE art by juan Ferreyra, and awesome callbacks for long time venom fans.

This issue and the previous one sees the series once again acknowledge Lee price, whos short stint as venom kickd off my tenure with the characters comics that has remained since 2016.

But even beyond that, this series brings back side character from venom 150, which was a landmark issue from around 2018 that saw Eddie brock in a particularly low point in life meet a lonesome priest; in an encounter that the priest winds up becoming yet another casuality to venoms effect..this ties in greatly with the internal conflict that venom himself is having right at the same time and shows that no onenis a better continuity nut than al ewing. Juan even draws a couple of panels directly based off of that issue, which was done by tradd more.

My only complaint with this issue is the appearance of meridians in the end is a bit confusing. But seriously... great tie in more

This two-parter was amazing. Ewing's writing is almost always good, but special credit has to be given to Juan Ferreyra, who made this arc truly memorable. I hope we see more of him in Venom, his art fit this really well.

Another fairly strong issue, especially for being an event tie-in. Of course, Ferreyra absolutely kills it on the art again and I'd definitely call that aspect of this book the highlight. However, Ewing doesn't disappoint with the story, either, particularly with the symbiote's side of things. Dylan's side was good and enjoyable, just not great. The stuff with Venom, Captive, and Lee was enthralling and just well-written overall, despite a little bit of a slower start, in my opinion. more

Issue promised a long and brutal fight.

And thats exactly what I got.

I've nothing to complain about. Its incredibly intense.

Now that is a comic book. Wow! I'm all in.

Banger.

Excellent.

A great, exhilarating, fun comic. Written by a writer whos been on thus rodeo track before. Drawn by an artist in his prime and knowing exactly what he wants and colored by a colorist in perfect unison.

Everything here works. It doesnt strive to reinvent the wheel but it does strive to give you a good time and it exceeds in doing so. Im not concerned about any of the changes til I see how they affect the story. As they are they don't bother me. Bring more of this! more

This is an absolute banger of a comic. People who still think JR JR isn't amazing have my pity.

You can take out every singer word balloon of this comic and it is still perfectly readable. JR JR is not just a guy hired to draw pretty pictures, no comic artist is, and if you define then by that then you dont truly understand what cartooning is. Cartooning is storytelling, and being a sequential artist is crafting a sequence. JR JR is the cinematographer, the lighter, the rigger and the camera man every time he picks up the pencil. He and his inker did their job here and did it well.

As for the script, I have little to say I didn't like here. From the moment the book opens to the very preview of the next issues cover(seriously I've never seen that done before and I have many years of comics under my belt) this is a non stop intense ride of action. Tombstone crosses the line right from the get go and the rest of the issue is about stopping this unstoppable force. The heroes goal here is simple, as is the villains, but the script makes the interaction highly suspenseful in the best way. Wells is delivering his best arc to close out with, and thats a very good thing.

This is a fantastic comic. I needed to take a breather after reading. more

Plot
Tombstone loads his gun and starts shooting at Janice, not caring that she is his own daughter, she tries to escape until Spider-man comes to help her, it is a brutal fight sequence, where Spidey tries to protect Jackie no matter what.

The fight turns into a chase, where Tombstone is willing to do anything.

Epic chapter of this saga, where Zeb Wells does not skimp on filling it with unstoppable action, so much so that it connects with the next cover in a visual way that is not common in comics, totally original and shocking

Art
John Romita Jr achieves that gloomy and gloomy tone of this situation and incorporates it into the unique body language that he gives to Spider-man with his art. It is a privilege to read comics illustrated by this legend who always evolves by using you. JRJR always shows one or several splash pages that define the comic.

Summary
Janice tries to escape from her father Tombstone, who wants her dead no matter what, only Spider-man can save her.
Shocking and dizzying delivery more

Silent issues are notoriously hard to pull off, and even harder to find a good reason for (remember when Marvel mandated a whole month of them and no one could make it worth the bother except Morrison/Quitely?) so massive credit to all involved for pulling it off so well. Particular credit goes to Jonathan Case, who turned in some truly incredible work on the art and colors this issue. I've enjoyed Batgirls in general, but this is just on another level; this comic was like ordering fast food and finding out they sent you filet mignon more

Gorgeous and uplifting work.

This whole comic being a single image is INSANE.

I mean… Damn

This finale puts to go for a poetic and artistic one rather than one of bombastic action sequence. This decision proves to be the right one.

Ram V and Dan Watters manage to close out every relevant plot thread(although one does get left hanging its handled well enough) and end on a note that provides a final word to the thesis presented at the outside. That alone is worthy of praise.

Further praise should go to the fact that, this story provides what feels like real character development for Bruce, an acceptance of something that has been a part of him from the beginning, and a willingness to utilize it to his advantage if he has to. His relationship and his love for the character and soul of Gotham defines why he does what he does. And it garners both respect and fear in equal measure.

His protégés appear in sight 8nly but their presence is felt. Mr Freeze gets a very interesting development that hints towards a shift toward the good. All of it is steung together artfully well. In this sprawling narrative that has lasted the better part of two years, we've seen batman pushed to his very limits of his psyche and come back stronger. Its been a pleasure reading.

Also, this needs no declaration but the art by Guillem March is beautiful and he continues to stake his claim as one of the best to ever draw the Bat.

9.5 for this issue and the entire gotham nocturne. This is a modern classic Batman story. This can be someone's first Batman story or someone's last, and that makes it a winner. more