Read this book.

There’s alotta reprints for issues 1-6; hunt them down and enjoy a glorious first arc.

I didn’t love the 2nd arc as much, but that’s to be expected. They opted to lay groundwork, and that forethought pays off swell in the third arc.

If you don’t jump in now, then you’re bound to regret it. DWJ is so hot right now.

DWJ is on a generational streak with this series. I've not seen a book this consistently good in a long long time and I can't believe we're already 18 months into this. The epic visuals; the pitch perfect characterization and the ambitious storytelling do not tke breaks. There are no filler issues, no padding. All of it is in your face and relevant to the ongoing story and this issue culminates everything that has happened so far into the return of a character just as iconic to this brand and to pop culture as Optimus himself.

Its been building for a while but the moments of gravitas interspersed throughout the chaotic action still feel fresh and poignant. My anticipation for what's to come cannot be higher. more

The story is solid but the art is the highlight here. Juan Ferreyra's art and panels are on another level making the action so dynamic and full of energy.

This series has been killing and the art is now more amazing than ever. Jason Aaron and Juan Ferreyra are on the top of their game

7 issues in and this series has hit a great stride. Its been building up so much tension, inner conflict and outer; and moving many pieces between this book and the other runs happening simultaneously.

This issue kicks the entire thing into high gear, with some of the best dialoguw and narration I've seen in a while. Jason Aaron is outdoing himself, and if Juan Ferreyra isn't already on your radar as a top notch comic book cartoonist hed better be now. These panels and pages are filled with emotion; the hits on the page feel impactful, and the lighting is Gothic while maintaining the highlights of greens, reds and blues that TMNT is known for. This feels in the vein of the original Mirage series, with the action on screen complimenting the character dynamics.

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I'm usually not a big fan of slow-paced character moments because I tend to prefer a lot of engaging action and dialogue. However, this issue was an exception, and besides the art I really like how we see Oliver Queen's mental state after seeing the latest victim. It's quiet, but the dialogue works and for once I got to put my shoe where my mouth is. This was a good issue in my opinion due to good dialogue, pacing, great art, and overall characters. more

The best thing about this is not the narrative or the art, tho both of those are excellent; especially the latter.

The best thing is that writer Chris Condon understands Green Arrow. You can have a good run on Green arrow without understanding or showing everything about him, but when you get past his MO and left wing politics, Oliver Queen is ultimately someone driven by empathy, and filled with rage. When you showcase those aspects of his character, he really sings. This issue shows that in a great way, especially in his moments alone toward the end.

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Beautiful, emotional issue. No notes on thus one

Another great issue. So much stuff going on, but they keep it grounded.

The new introduction to the series looks great.

This series is pure joy, the art is amazing, the stakes feel relevant and the characters feel right.

another solid issue plus the art from Juan Ferreryra really stands out in a good way

Another incredible issue. Juan Ferreyra is my favorite active artist, he has a way with texture and kinetic energy that is unmatched. I can't say enough good things about his work. This has been an incredibly well-written book too. The Turtles' individual traits are well represented, and the physical changes (especially to Donny) are very interesting. Donny being crazy and Mikey letting his fame go to his head are nice wrinkles to their personalities. This is one of my favorite books right now. Incredible stuff. more

Jason Aaron is 6/6 so far and this might be the strongest issue. Its dark, emotional, and this art is just immaculate. Juan Ferreyra needs to be 10x more popular than he is.

This was the best issue yet and brings home the core concept of the series and what makes this Batman different, and why making him decidedly NOT a billionaire was done. This Batman is very not just doing this out of a hatred of evil, but a desire to help people and to curtail corruption by those who have the power to enact change but don't.

Its not the first time the character has flirted with these ideas but id dare to say its never been more intertwined with the Bat mythos. Really good stuff. I think I'm in on this for the long haul now.

Gabriel Walta being on art duties is a big shift from Dragotta but I've liked Waltas art for some time and I think he's particularly skilled at conveying the emotion of this issue and the gritty struggle of Bruce trying to adapt to a situation he can't possible comprehend the scale of.

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What an absolute treat. I did not know I needed this in my life.

Marvel, we need a proper series. Make it so!

Obviously as a humongous Rocket fan I was gonna get this anyway, but I wasn't expected such an issue of epic cosmic scale.

It manages to blend humor, pathos and adventure and to be incredibly engaging without even containing much of a fight scene.

It builds upon an unlikely formation of Kindred spirits.. from when Rocket and Doom switched bodies, and gained understanding of each other that may be singular. Their dynamic here is surprisingly lively and given the comic book level abstractness of their shared goal here it would be easy for this issue to narratively implode in itself. But it doesn't.

Id say the way it ends is pretty interesting, with room for some interpretations, but it speaks to why Doom is one of the very best of Marvels characters... and why Rocket is the perfect companion for this journey into his own soul. Its a little indulgent and typically praiseworthy of Doom, but I think it earns it.

JMS killed it basically. High marks.

And Will Robson had a gargantuan task with this issue and delivered too. Not everyone will appreciate his style, but I do. Hes able to capture expressive essentials and tone in ways that make the script sing.

Pick this one up. We meed more Rocket books. more

Unintentionally goofy and dumb origin story. Imagine Snyder getting inspiration from chainsaw-man and my Heroe Accademia without getting it. Middle age man idea of manga without taste or creativity.

Top-tier comic book.

Its hard not to appreciate this issue on a conceptual level at the very least.

It ends unresolved so we'll have to see the resolution, but as setup it is pretty solid. Having Spiderman face off against nihilism itself is an interesting premise, and the issue makes a case for it.

If done right this can be a really inspiring spidey moment. I hope they stick the landing.

This arc has been creative in how Peter has to outsmart the villains rather than just punch them.

I especially liked the twist with this one and Peter using her abilities against her. its an enjoyable arc so far

I'll be honest. I liked this. A lot.

Maybe it's because of new writer who was doing something different? But damn, the writing here felt so much better.

Both Felicia and Shay were written well. I was actually invested and not just being tired of doing the same thing.

Ireland doesn't break new ground here. But she does something effective and has a great voice for Peter. Something that is more mature and not just sad miserable loser who shoots jokes from a machine gun like Kelly writes Peter.

Art was really nice too! A bit rough, but good enough.

Overall, I want Ireland to be new writer for ASM, not Kelly.
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Thompson’s interpretation of Diana is brilliant—strong but empathetic, stern but understanding.

Scott Snyder AND Nick Dragotta?!?
Hey this brought me back into comics and it’s one helluva reintroduction.
What intrigues me the most, is that his traditional enemies are childhood friends, so now I’m curious to see as the series goes on, are we going to witness them turn evil?
Anyway I’m ‘All In’ on this ride.

*Gabe Hernandez should be fired out of a cannon, shot directly into the centre of the sun.

Upon his contact with the sun, the sun itself explodes - disintegrating Gabe Hernandez from being a comic book critic in this timeline and all others.

Perhaps there is a timeline in which Gabe Hernandez is not a joyless twat. He has the critical observation skills of a rodent with no eyes.

For all the great comics he has ruined with his shite, I feel he should be taken to task. Join me friends in slating him henceforth.

A bit of friendly banter we'll call it.





Batman turned up to 11.

How much more Bat? None. None more Bat.

For those disillusioned with the Zdarsky run, read this. It's over the top, it's fun, it's bombastic and it has some fascinating takes on familiar faces.

Scott Snyder reasserts himself as the best modern Batman writer.

The names that have failed to capture Snyder's excellence - Tom King, Joshua Williamson, James Tynion, Chip Zdarsky. Most of these authors have had the odd moment of excellence. However, none of them had a Court of Owls moment.

So excited to see his Absolute run continue.
Between Matt Reeves Batman Universe and Scott Snyder returning - it's the best time to be a Batman fan in ages. more

A well-written issue here, in my opinion. If you're going to have, relatively, a lot of dialogue in an issue, it needs to be done well. I don't know that this had "a lot" of dialogue, but I think it feels that way with how certain pages had a lot of smaller panels. Either way, I think Snyder did a nice job here. Dragotta did a solid job on the art, as well, although I don't think he's gotten to the same level of quality with his art as he did with the first issue, unfortunately. more

Enjoying the world building. Was a little disappointed that the action on the cover was not reflected in the pages.

Instead, we got a crazy over-the-top dump truck chase through Gotham. We saw Bruce embracing his "AF" mindset in issue two but issue three ends on some unsteady ground...should make for an interesting ending.

This book remains strikingly ambitious in almost every regard... Snyder is taking on the entire philosophy of what Batman is with this story and he aims to tackle some very modern relevant ideas, I just hope he doesn't forget that the characters are still the most important thing and will drive the effectiveness of any thematic throughline.

I truly cant tell where this is going to go... and these days thats a very good thing. Bruce realizing the gravity of what he's up against and realizing how little hed actually accomplishing on his own is welcome but I think Alfred is also one who is going to see some merit in Bruce's approach. I love the idea of not having to solve EVERYTHING but still being willing to do what good one can, I think that is a major aspect of a lot of superheroes that get missed on postmodern perspectives. more

This issue finally sees another angle to this killing spree that Pigeon has been on. While I'm missing the levity from the previous issue, the nuances of the conflict introduced here display some pretty interesting potential stories. This series has remarkable consistency and remains string finishing as one of my top series of the year.

This resolved the ongoing story in a REALLY strong fashion I feel and is a solid anniversary issue.

Lots of characters and lots of moving parts, they managed to pull it all off swimmingly. A few surprises narrative wise too as well as set up for what's to come. Great resolution to the story arc.