Lal rated Batman & Robin: Year One #2 Nov 20, 2024
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Dick Grayson is struggling to adjust to his new life as Bruce Wayne's ward, with both Bruce's rules and Batman's training making his life difficult. But Dick is happy to remind Bruce that turnabout is fair play. Gotham's newest crime boss, the General, continues to vie with Two-Face for control--but could an alliance benefit both of them and spell ...
Lal added Batman & Robin: Year One (2024) to their pull list Nov 20, 2024
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REUNITING THE ACCLAIMED TEAM OF MARK WAID AND CHRIS SAMNEE! While Bruce Wayne adjusts to the realities of adopting orphan Dick Grayson, a mysterious new crime boss called the General has come to Gotham to claim the city by disrupting and destroying its other mobs. But what is his connection to Two-Face? Batman and his new sidekick, Robin, are out f...
Lal rated Wonder Woman #15 Nov 20, 2024
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IT'S THE BEGINNING OF THE END FOR THE SOVEREIGN! After the loss of her great love and the birth of her child, Wonder Woman decides this is a job larger than just one hero. Who will assist her in her ultimate quest for justice? Find out as Diana gathers her army!
Lal reviewed Titans #17 Nov 20, 2024
IMO, that's not the right creative team for this book.
The Titans did nothing in this issue. Donna had her badass moment, but she was the only one showing any skill or abilities. The others said about one sentence each and were written more as damsels in distress than veteran heroes.
The team's worst traumas were glossed over, and the plot led nowhere.
And while no more
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THE TITANS ROSTER GROWS! It's a new day in the DCU, and the future is bright! Why, then, are the Titans looking backward, reliving their most horrific and traumatic moments, again and again, stuck in an endless loop? And who's the temporal tyrant behind this time-bending torment? Here's a hint: Time will tell.
Lal rated Nightwing #119 Oct 22, 2024
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A BRAND-NEW NIGHTWING ARC STARTS HERE, WITH AN ALL-NEW CREATIVE TEAM! Bludhaven has erupted in violence as rival gangs vie to fill the power vacuum left by Nightwing's cleanup of corrupt officials. But is an outside force turning the gangs against each other, escalating the violence in Bludhaven toward even more sinister ends? To find out, Nightwin...
Lal reviewed Titans #16 Oct 16, 2024
There were some questionable decisions in this issue,starting with Wally quitting the team and Dick stepping back and blaming himself for Waller, and continuing with showcasing the Titans as incompetent and suggesting they are no longer relevant as a team once the JL are back.
I'll probably drop this book and wait for the next run.
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A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN! After the events of Absolute Power, the team looks towards the future and their place in it. Will their failure to control Amanda Waller mean lasting consequences for the hero community?
Lal rated Nightwing #118 Oct 16, 2024
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THE FINAL ISSUE OF TOM TAYLOR AND BRUNO REDONDO'S AWARD-WINNING RUN! Embark on an exhilarating journey through the streets of Blüdhaven as we bid a heartfelt farewell to the dynamic duo of Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo in the epic conclusion to their award-winning run. With Nightwing's fear of heights overcome, he returns to Bludhaven for one final...
Lal rated Batman and Robin #14 Oct 9, 2024
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Damian Wayne is the son of the Bat, grandson of the Demon, and Robin--but as he nears the age at which his father traveled the world, one question is on his mind: Who is Damian outside of the crusades his family has tasked him with fighting since birth? When he starts to look beyond his life of endless violence, a different way to help the world be...
Lal rated Nightwing #117 Aug 21, 2024
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While Dick connects with the ghost of his past, “Nightwing” takes to the streets to defend his honor. But how can he be in two places at once? And what shocking revelation does Dick learn when confronted with the truth behind his parents’ deaths The “Heartless” saga continues in the penultimate chapter of this celebrated run!
Lal rated Nightwing #114 May 21, 2024
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The Eisner Award-winning duo of Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo reunite to tell Nightwing's greatest story yet. The culmination of Heartless's sabotage on Nightwing reaches its dramatic climax when Nightwing loses his ability to leap, impeding his duties to be the superhero we know and love.
Lal rated Nightwing Annual: 2024 May 1, 2024
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THE SECRET ORIGINS OF BEA BENNETT! During Nightwing's recent pirate adventure, we learned that Bea Bennett, Dick/Ric's ex-girlfriend, is a pirate queen whose father, the Quartermaster, left her an entire pirate society! But what about her life before she became a pirate? Before she met Ric Grayson? Just what, and more importantly, who led her to wh...
Lal rated Nightwing #113 Apr 16, 2024
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LANDMARK 300TH ISSUE! Since the 1940's, you've seen him go from acrobat to orphan; from Dick Grayson to Robin; from Robin to Nightwing. You've seen him work alongside the universe's most powerful heroes, against existence's most sinister villains. You have seen Dick Grayson do so many things, but now, in his 300th issue, you will see him...well, yo...
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TITANS: BEAST WORLD'S LUCAS MEYER JOINS THE SERIES AS ONGOING ARTIST! Amanda Waller has condemned the Titans and publicly blamed them for a world-wide crisis. While many still see the Titans as heroes, others now see them as a danger to all. Can the Titans battle misinformation and fight for a world that hates them? All while the greatest threat to...
Lal rated Nightwing #112 Mar 20, 2024
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Nightwing continues to struggle with his recent woe--why can't he leap, and what's causing it? And Batman continues his investigation into it; is he any closer to figuring out the root of this new dilemma before there are some serious consequences? Plus, part two of the period saga! Around seven centuries ago, the Grayson name was born. A child of ...
Lal rated Nightwing #111 Feb 20, 2024
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Something's very wrong with Nightwing and it's starting to catch up to him. Can the world's greatest detective help him figure out what's going on before it's too late? Plus: The Plague has left 14th Century Europe in chaos, as a young man known only as the Son of Gray hunts the man who killed his father. A story of revenge, told in two parts.
Lal rated Nightwing #110 Jan 16, 2024
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Nightwing, Batgirl and the Titans are doing all they can to save a world overrun by Beasts. Heroes have become threats, and one of the biggests threats now stalks the streets of Bludhaven. Where once there was a Robin, now there is a cat. Can Jon Kent and Nightwing save the city from Damian Wayne? Or will the Super Sons be torn apart forever?
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As the world is overrun by beasts, the Titans face the man who put it all in motion...Brother Eternity. But the cult leader might not be what he appears to be. What shocking secret does Brother Eternity hold, and will Starfire survive it?
Lal rated Titans: Beast World #3 Dec 27, 2023
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CAN AMANDA WALLER BRING ORDER TO A WORLD GONE WILD? The world has gone wild, and Amanda Waller is the only one who can bring order! The mastermind behind the Suicide Squad has now been given frightening authority to deal with the threat at large. She knows what is needed to end this, but will her brutal methods put her on a collision course with th...
Lal added Titans: Beast World (2023) to their pull list Dec 12, 2023
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Clawing its way out of the pages of Titans comes an unprecedented threat to the DC Universe. Superman, Wonder Woman, Starfire--all are powerless to stop the Necrostar from ending all life on Earth. The only hero who can save the world is...Beast Boy?! With Nightwing, Raven, Cyborg, and the Titans beside him, can Garfield Logan rise to battle an anc...
Lal rated Titans: Beast World #2 Dec 12, 2023
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THE STATUS QUO-SHATTERING TITANS CROSSOVER CONTINUES! With beasts rampaging through the streets and a world conqueror in the sky, the Titans must do all they can to save humanity. But as heroes and villains alike are infected, will the team stay clear of the spores or become part of the threat? And as the world rages, can Raven discover a way to sa...
Lal rated Nightwing #108 Dec 1, 2023
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Amid Nightwing's investigation of the mystery behind the secret society called the Hold and their connection to the origin of Bludhaven, Dick runs into his old flame Bea Bennett! Is Bea back to confront Nightwing for some closure, or is she somehow related to the secret pirate society?
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The Titans are going green! As the team desperately attempts to heal the Borneo rainforest, they reach out to the only avatar that can help...Swamp Thing! Will the peaceful yet powerful giant be enough to stand up to the forces of evil? Or will the new and improved Demolition Crew wreck them all?
Lal rated Titans: Beast World #1 Dec 1, 2023
Clawing its way out of the pages of Titans comes an unprecedented threat to the DC Universe. Superman, Wonder Woman, Starfire--all are powerless to stop the Necrostar from ending all life on Earth. The only hero who can save the world is...Beast Boy?! With Nightwing, Raven, Cyborg, and the Titans beside him, can Garfield Logan rise to battle an anc...
Lal rated Batman / Catwoman: The Gotham War: Scorched Earth #1 Nov 1, 2023
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THE GOTHAM WAR ENDS HERE! The final chapter of this epic crossover is here, and Batman and his family must find a way to overcome the endgame of an ancient enemy! Can the Bat and the Cat set their differences aside? Is this the end of the Bat-Family? Lives change forever in this action-packed conclusion!
Lal rated Nightwing #107 Oct 17, 2023
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JUMP ON BOARD THE EISNER AWARD-NOMINATED SERIES! Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life is not for Nightwing! When Nightwing's investigation into who left the vault under his name leads him to discover a mysterious group behind the Hold, his past come back to haunt him in the form of the Hold's leader...
Lal rated Batman / Catwoman: The Gotham War: Red Hood #1 Oct 1, 2023
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The Gotham War has fractured the Bat-Family in dramatic ways--none more intensely than with Jason Todd. This stunning event will forever alter the destiny of the man who wears the Red Hood!
Lal rated Catwoman #57 Oct 1, 2023
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BATMAN/CATWOMAN: THE GOTHAM WAR PART 3! The Gotham War, part three. While Batman finds himself more and more isolated, Selina is never alone. With a volunteer army and two powerful generals by her side, the ballet between her and Bruce enters its next act with a shocking twist.
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ALL HAIL THE CHURCH OF BLOOD! With their newest leader, Brother Eternity, going public with a former Titan as part of his flock, the church has more followers than ever before. Do the Titans stand a chance at influencing the people of the world to fight brainwashing and prepare for the large intergalactic threat looming on the horizon?
Lal reviewed Nightwing #106 Sep 18, 2023
Overall the new arc started pretty well, but the pacing is still a bit slow.
The art was decent enough, but Redondo is missed, and I hope he'll return to the book soon.
The backup story was surprisingly fun, and the art by Acuna was great.
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Sail the high seas with Nightwing and Batgirl as they journey across the ocean in search of the Hold’s secret society that dates back to when Blüdhaven was founded. We saw previously in Nightwing #99 that the Hold’s vault held several safes…and here we’ll find out there has always been one left for Nightwing.
Lal rated World's Finest: Teen Titans #3 Sep 12, 2023
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TITANSCON! As the Titans fandom converges on Metropolis by the thousands, the team crashes the con as a surprise--knowing it will leave the Titans (and their secrets) exposed. While Kid Flash and Speedy show off for the crowds, a new teenage villain, the obsessive Toyboy, shows up to wreak havoc and claim Wonder Girl for his own!
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