They say you should never return , they say your never good enough , they say nobody can write like they used to. Me I say as a man that has watched and read Batman for 57 out of my still going 60 years that bring it on people. This is the Batman I once dreamed about reading , this is the Batman that makes sense , this is Batman. Sometimes in life giving something 10/10 is an insult to 10...........next the Joker.......I'm counting the days.......JM

As a stand alone comic it worked superbly well with outstanding homages to the decades that have made Batman the greatest hero of them all. When book ended by issue 1 and what looks a very tempting issue 3 spoiler at the end , then I would say this is the Batman I want going forward. This is how Bruce , Selina with Gordon could really be the next incarnation of the world's greatest detective.......Simply outstanding.........Jonn

Outstanding on every single level. The art alone is beyond words. This is the story i dreamed about reading as a lost little boy when I got a crumpled up coverless copy of Superman. The year as I recall was 1967 and that started my love affair with space , comics , stories and art. Today I fell in love with Superman all over again and that I'm glad to say is why I suppose he exists at all. So little boys like me can grow old but never grow up. For me this was perfection.......Jonn

As a jumping on point it wasn't bad and had nice touches to the 50's which I enjoyed a lot. The Supergirl backup story was a bit of a miss for me but again it wasn't terrible. All in I would say I enjoyed my long awaited return to the World's greatest Comic..........JM

I actually have no idea where to start with this comic as I’m not even sure if i actually liked it or hated it. The story itself was a little on the flimsy side but the character development was so strong that it kind of made the story irrelevant anyway. This kind of comic is seriously not my thing and I am going to be honest I bought it to slate it and in the end it won me over. I suppose a great team usually always does.

I'm going to get a lot of flak for this review but bare with me on my final thoughts. In a world where there is a ton of new comics hitting the shelves every other week and where the cost of trying something new probably puts people of actually trying something new DC bring us Batgirl. The art was okay and the story was yet another attempt at make a pretty one dimensional character into something for the cosplay fans to make there own. Did they succeed in both fronts??? I'm open to either way but them I'm seriously not the target demographic but im more than willing to keep giving this time to grow.......JM

In fairness there is a whole lot of set up and then again probably a little to much for the opening issue of a new arc. It also suffers from a few to many speech words but the art was solid and in most parts I enjoyed it........JM

This felt like a return of a very dear old friend. The sumptuous art and the inner monologue that told and made so many past and future threads. As a jumping on point it serves a purpose but as a return to the absolute best of what makes Selina tick then this ticks all my boxes for a cracking story..........JM

I’m going to start with the fact my anticipation for this comic being wonderful was extremely high. Having now read issue number 1 all I can say is this comic was everything that I had hoped for and a whole lot more. Lovely script , tight dialogue and some of the best art I’ve seen in months all brought together with an extremely credible story. I won’t give away spoilers but if you only actually bought it for the art you would be doing yourself an injustice.

I love the mystery that’s unfolding in nearly every panel and then brought to life with a soft color palette that oozes of the pages. As a second issue the pace slows done but the intrigue takes its place and leaves a wash of anticipation on the reader. This is intelligent horror on a grand scale and I look forward to being drawn into the fires.

Issue 3 took the pacing and horror to the next level. Tight , focused writing with on point dialogue married to some of the most disturbing pallete and art that I've seen in many a year brings a comic to as close to perfect as can be. If you love horror then pick up issue 1 and give your mind over to the flames of Hell.

The less I understand about the direction of this story the more it pulls at me to follow regardless of where it goes ultimately. The art smothers me at times and the drama leaps of the page. This has so many loose ends that I eagerly look forward to the next page and oh how I love these covers as each one entices me in to a reward that keeps on giving. Till next month.

This comic to be honest is worth every single penny for the sumptuous art. Add in a lovely script that unfolds just at the right time and your on to a winner. Mix in crisp dialogue and horror or a cult level and you have probably the most underrated comic on the shelf just now. I could pour over this kind of lovely art all day and find new ways to love it more.

Spine chilling script with art that is so sumptuous nearly ever panel drips of the page. This is real live horror where every single reader will get something different out of the story. In itself this is pure art and magnificent theatre. I'm left wanting so much more and that I say is class.

Okay I'm a space junky and this is my kind of story but....The way the story came together has raised way more questions than my average sci-fi fare. On the art front all I can say is if this was on TV I wouldn't have enjoyed it more.lush lovely colours that made me remember Stargate , great start.......JM

As a second issue it rather slow burned its way to the end. The art was nice but the overall feel of the black hole was for some strange reason lost. The character division was great as that's life and the way Art is treated really highlights humans as a poor inadequate species. Still i really enjoyed it for the couple of really rather minor flaws..........JM

The writing and art are a joy to behold for fans of D.W of old and so easy to pick up and enjoy as a new reader as well no matter the age. It’s lovely in this day and age to just be able to spend time reading like I did so so many years ago as a child. It put a smile on my face and I look forward to picking this up every month.

I absolutely loved this comic for all the lovely references to Superhero Comics of the past. Well written and beautifully crafted story for young and old fans alike.

I absolutely loved the charm and wit of this story and as the plot builds up it gets better and better. Great writing and lovely simple drawn but sumptuously executed art make me think I’m sat in my armchair watching the show from yesterday. All in all a wonderful story crafted by a team that care about all the characters.

As a massive fan of Darkwing Duck this made my day. It’s charming and funny and leaves me smiling which is never a bad thing. Nice intro to Justice League Ducks and hopefully this wonderful comic will return as there is so few all age comics on the shelf theses days. The best writers in the world can make a 4 year old laugh and a 60 year old as well so hats of to Amanda Deibert for pulling of the near impossible

Companies like Dark Horse really do take a chance on comics like this and when they hit a home run they do so in style. The art and colours oozed off the page and the story felt like I was sitting in front of a 100 inch tv or the latest AAA game and believe me this was up there with the best I've read in a long time. As the age of superheroes is starting to come to an end it leaves room for writers and artists to write something that just leaves the reader wanting more.

If you think issue 1 was outstanding then issue 2 puts it in a cage and upscales it by a huge margin. This is outstanding on every single level and is now in a head to head with Hellblazer Dead in America as some of the most intelligent thought provoking comics of this or any other year. If comic companies are to survive with spiralling costs then this is how to do it. Awesome

Outstanding in every way. The layers of the story draw you into both timelines simultaneously to the extent you wish you were reading 2 stories side by side as one. Genius writting and the Manga art adds layers to an otherwise brilliant script. It feels lately that we are witnessing the dawn of an new kind of graphic comic and I predict that other writers will follow Ram V in exploring this kind of concept.

Quite simply the best comic book series on the shelfs just now. The art is magnificent and the script sublime. The level of raw emotion that drips of each pages makes you read it slow to enjoy every aspect. Utterly up there with the best team for many a year.

Simply outstanding. Never in my many years of reading comics has one story hit every single high note and kept going. To me it's world class in a class of it's own. So many heart breaking elements pushing raw human emotion to levels that are awe inspiring. This was the perfect ending to the perfect story......JM

I'm a little sad as Detective for me is why comics exist in the first place. It was a bit of a run through of here we go again and the art was good to patchy. I hate a support act like Selina in Tec as this was always my go to for the world's greatest Detective. I left at the New 52 and this is a poor start to any return......JM

In a world where Batman must exist come a new again spin on a different spoke of a wheel. Let's start with the good. The art was wonderful, dark and vibrant with a cracking script that really made you think regardless if you wanted to. The dynamics of wanting to be medically enhanced made me think on a whole new level. The down side maybe for a lot of readers is reinventing Batman yet again but I love to think we all could do with a large dose of reinventing sometimes and I absolutely loved this issue......outstanding.......Jonn

Not particularly sure what all the hype is about to be frank. The art was pretty good and fitted the character well and the script rattled along nicely but the dialogue was way to contrived for my taste. I love nostalgia and I get it was set post war during a particularly violent gang time in American history but the tone of the dialogue makes it difficult to really enjoy it.

I’m not going to lie when I picked up this book I had absolutely and utterly no idea if I would like it, hate it or just be bored by it but in truth I really rather enjoyed it. Nice art , good writing and nicely set up for the issues ahead. As the story unfolded I really got into it and as a new reader it kept me in the loop and made me look forward to issue 2. Great job and is now on my pull list.

I really enjoyed issue 1 but for some reason this issue left me with some many questions and next to no answers. The plot went from one thing to the next to quickly and left me enjoying it and then whisked me off again to the next plot thread. The art is stunning and I enjoy the ride but would as a new reader to have each plot thread fleshed out a little bit more. All in all I love the title and am engaged with all the characters so look forward to the next issue.

I’ve read some great , bad , awful and utterly pointless comics since I picked up my very first comic lying in bed with a chest infection all the way back in 1968 but this issue for me highlighted why all these decades later I’m still in love with comics. This is some of the best writing and art anywhere just now and if this is where DC comics are pushing the medium in the future then count me in for another 50+ years

This comic suffered the issue 2 syndrome that really should have been eliminated years ago by something called a good editor. The art was top notch and for me gets a 10/10 but all the lovely points that started in issue 1 were all but ignored for the sake of driving the main story along. Some of the dialogue was pretty poor and it felt to me that the best bits of the comic were left on the cutting room floor. Writing unfortunately is a 5/10 with only the fantastic art keeping it up.

This comic is an absolute mess of writing , dialogue and even the art looks layered and rushed. Sorry DC but after a really 1st class issue No 1 it’s been a down hill slog of dreadful dialogue. The problem of real dialogue which is either internal or external is that it must actually make sense to the reader or like me results in a loss of interest and a dropping of the book completely. Sorry to say but 3 strikes and this reader is out.

As a script it's not exactly new and Knight is seriously annoying but it's got a charm and the art is exquisite. With a bit of development this could be a really enjoyable ongoing series.

The concept of the story is a little weak as it feels like so many TV shows of yesteryear. Kung Fu and Hulk spring to mind but I can see where it could go. This issue the art was a bit of a let down as it felt rushed and nowhere near issue 1...

The problem although partially addressed in this issue is Nate. The art was better and the size of the environment feels amazing but I just can't stand the constant drivel that comes out of Nate. Fix this issue and I would be in foe the long hall.

I enjoyed the pacing of the book better this issue and Nate wasn't anywhere near as annoying. Parts of the art are still looking rushed but overall the story is starting to lead somewhere

From the front cover to the last page the art and story telling of the art was a joy to behold. Nice script with the promise of plenty of scope for development really was the highlight of the book. As much as I'm still not convinced by Nate as an ongoing character I thought he acted in a better role as a minor support character. Barney for me as always stole the show and this for me has been one of the standout books so far of 2024.....

Wonderful story about Barney that hit all the highs and the art was an absolute joy. Near perfect.

Bit of a drop of yet again on the writing front that I blame on the worst support character in Nate. Sorry if I harp on but this character just grates on me and stops the flow of a great story. Oh but the art and colours are a thing of beauty. Every panel is story and God do the colours pop. So story is a 6 and art is a 10.......JM

My biggest concern about the direction of this comic recently is the use of various more original stories from the past. The mass burning of books during WW2 , the Book of Eli , the burning of comics in the 50's along with the many districts of the Hunger games with a little of Divergent thrown in as a side dish. I loved the first 5 issues but it really is starting to tread others stories way to much and is starting to loose it's own brilliant identity. Hopefully the team can get it back to a more modern version of a culture Clint Eastwood film but I'm rather doubting it just now. Shame as this had so much going for it at the start and my biggest gripe was the very uneven art at times. The USP of this book has to be the awesome art that grabbed me in at first.........JM

Oh for the love of!!!!! This has to be the candidate for the worst issue 1 Marvel has ever produced. The art was by numbers , the script by an idiot and if someone can please pass me an actual plot I would be grateful. I love the concept of Ghost Rider but to write it properly you really should tale it out the Marvel universe and actually bring horror to the table. This is cheap crap and I'm starting to loose all faith in where Marvel are going just now. Stop all these number 1's and start writing stories and drawing real art before the day day comes where you close your doors.

I'm very privileged in life to get to read and review many stories. Today I have to say the privilege feels awful short on time. To be fair to issue 2 it really took issue 1 and actually down scaled it to a suitable fuel to light a real fire. All the swear words in the world just cover up a hack writer at the bottom of the sludge pile. The saving grace for him was the artist who let's be honest should finish up his felt tip packet soon enough and get back to the day job of being in kindergarten. Sorry this is an insult to most people's intelligence and if you are enjoying it well done you.

As a brand new reader to Hellboy I have to say I absolutely loved this comic. It was a quick read but the art was lovely and the story ripped along without breaking pace. This is how I love to read comics. Fast , dramatic and so much fun.

I’m going to be honest as I had to take a little bit of the score as it left me annoyed that there wasn’t more. This is exactly why comics are so awesome and no mistake. Just sheer fun and long may this team continue. Script 10 , writing 10 , art 10 and minus .5 for needing another issue now. So looking forward to the final installment.

The main story was fun , charming and harks back to when I read comics all those decades ago. Great script and fantastic art really hits all the high notes for a catch up with a great character. The back up story is short and really hits a home run in so few pages. This is how comics should be written and drawn.

Great second issue that started brilliantly and faded just a little towards the end in both writing and art but as a second issue it added enough to keep me enjoying story and that’s good enough for me. The back up story is stunning as that is in my head John Stewart’s voice…short , sharp and I love it.

As a catch up issue it kind of had its problems and at times some of the dialogue was a bit over written but all in I would say I mostly enjoyed it. The plus points were the wonderful art and colours that really did move the story along nicely........JM

This was my highlight of the week from DC and I’m in for the long haul. Great art , fabulous script and couple that with a heart breaking moment that makes comics so so cool. This is should be on every comic book pile for the reason that comic book pile’s exist……Awesome

I just love the take on John Stewart. Great writing and lovely art that tells a story simply yet adds layers to the sub plots. It’s the kind of super hero comic that harkens back to the writing of the 60’s but spins it up into 2060. More please.

After the first 2 issues I was really expecting a bit of a drop in quality and a slow down of story but thankfully this team have kept everything boiling along nicely with lovely art and making John into a great son as well as our hero…..Can’t find fault with this at all and that is me at my happiest!!!!!

Comic perfection......plain and simple..JM

Issue after Issue after Issue Stephanie and her world class team punch out what for me must be the best ongoing comic for years. Layer after layer is added to a story that is breathtaking in its scope and the letters and art just keep getting cooler to read. This is a team people at the very top of a game.........AWESOME.....JM

I absolutely loved yet again the switch up in the narrative away from what we class as the main characters. This delves deep into the folklore of the seed of destruction , despair and doubt with a wonderfully crafted spin on it. The art draws you in and the dialogue pulls each page together seamlessly. As always.....outstanding........JM

The story of Death , life and now time is a roller coaster of wonder. The writing by Stephanie and the outstanding art by Flaviano are poor joy. Every episode brings more and more questions to the table and each and every answer knocks you for six. For me this is the best ongoing comic of this or any other decade..........Jonn

Gunslinger Spawn as a story just seems to work perfectly and with a nice tight script and seriously cool art it’s a breath of fresh air. I couldn’t decide whether to give it a 9 or a 10 so because of the art I went half way. This and King Spawn Are just so night and day ahead of the main Spawn title just now so if you haven’t given it a try please do.

Unfortunately this issue really had to get the perfect 10 as I’m struggling to find anything in it that wasn’t awesome. The art was not to put too fine a point on it really rather exquisite and the cool script with easy dialogue makes this comic up there with some of the best on the market just now. Buy , read and enjoy.

Unfortunately I'm probably not the target market for a comic like this but I did try to read it and not going to lie , I gave up before my will to live deserted me. I love cartoons and as a Darkwing Duck and Negaduck fan I thought badly to myself this would be fun. Sorry but this was the worst comic I have read in forever and by the time I finally put it down it got me to wondering who the target market actually was. The art is simple to blah , the script makes no sense , the speech is a labour to read and the whole idea this should exist at all makes me wish to be an editor as I would have took this muddle of crap and dispatched it into the nearest garbage bin. On a lighter note it does save me $4.99 next month..... JM

Harley must be one of the most difficult characters in comics to write and draw. The fans expectation alone must make any new team tremble waiting the out pouring of good or bad reviews. My 2 cents was it was great fun and the art was wonderful. Plenty of one liners and a great new look. Definitely on my pull list........Jonn

I do love a good ghost story and this was strangely slow to burn but has a high level of promise. The art for me didn't quite hit levels that I had anticipated as I love his work but I put that down to a script that needed a bit of a nudge along quicker. Not bad for an issue 1 and at least Top Cow get a 10/10 for the subject material

I'm reading this years after the first printing and I'm going to be honest it looks and feels very dated. Maybe my taste in horror is a bit more refined but it left huge gaps in the actual story. So/So in 2024

I've actually no idea how to score or review this comic at all. Nic Klein take a standing ovation as your art is to die for. PKG this is a bit of a mess and so boring. Marvel why have a Deadpool/Wolverine story in a Hulk Comic??? I despise Deadpool but Wolverine is cool. Sorry I'm an old time Hulk fan and he really needs a writer that takes it back to basics with a modern twist. To Marvel please get this sorted as I only want Hulk please......

I'm a huge Bond fan and this is my first ever James bond comic because of Garth Ennis. I wasn't sure before starting this issue if James can ever come across all that well in the comics medium but I really rather enjoyed it and the dynamics of the whole team felt real and written with love to the earlier films. It wasn't perfect and the art was a hit and a miss from panel to panel but good job and I will be back for issue 2

If this was my last ever version of John Constantine then I would be a very happy old man. Without spoilers all I can really say is great writing and wonderful art all wrapped up in a story that makes me smile from ear to ear. Give yourself a winter treat and delve into Occult the way it should be.

As an old timer that loves horror and I do mean real horror then this ticks every single box ans then some more. The art is ridiculously good and the script is to die for. Both of my favourite characters from DC and lots of witty dialogue to keep me feeling all nostalgic. It's my 60th birthday today and this is one Hell of a great present. Many thanks for the years John bloody Constantine and I will raise a glass of red to many more

This was truly a difficult read as it hits on the levels of your mind that you seldom want to look at as it makes you an inferior version of thy true self reflection. This is adult writing for adults to ponder on long after you have closed the last page in the book. This is John as John should be written and takes my breath away and leaves me sad at how I am and how I see the world I didn't make. 10 out of 10 all day long.

Way back in the year 1968 I read my very first comic. I was lying in bed with tonsillitis at 4 years old and today 56 years later I have probably read the best darn comic of them all. It has something in it for anyone that loves the Supernatural and sprinkle in humor , Dream and a London double decker bus and you have as close to perfection as I have ever read. The portrayal of Swamp Thing is an absolute joy and the art is a thing of wonder.

The journey meanders of into many stories within stories and makes the framework for the real story all the richer. The diverse art and voice was reminiscent of different times of what is John. Not going to lie but I want an 80pg special written this way each summer as I could never tire of these short stories.

Brilliantly drawn and scripted with 2 book ends that could be placed either side. It's difficult to read this issue without looking at life differently. I suppose that any comic that makes you think about things you'd really rather avoid is doing something right.

Perfect!!!!!!!

To anyone currently reading Dead in America do yourself a massive and beg steal or borrow a copy of issue 1 or better still dip your hand in your pocket and buy the trade. This is John like I had always hoped he could be. Dark , funny and a (insert a word) If you think the writing is great then the art is an absolute joy. Outstanding

Although I'm now reading this as a graphic novel it still deserves a review in the respect of a single issue. The story moves from place to place and keeps me as a reader totally engaged with John as he moves through his day Dawn till dusk. He never seems to achieve what he set out but as his day unfolds so does the story regardless of the way John deviates. Outstanding writing and sublime art set this on course for one of the very best stories of Hellblazer.

It's times like these that I get to having a wish that one day I could write like this. The art was perfect and John was John of my younger days. Superb!!!!!

As much as I loved the story I found the art hideous. John is a dark , funny , complex and really deep at his core so needs an artist that delves into these dark moods. Sorry but this kind of art ruins the mood of a great book.

I really loved the first part of the story and unfortunately it really kind of dipped away a little bit at the end. Wonderful idea and with a tighter script to go with the charming art this could be a great comic for all ages

As an all age group cartoon romp this makes me nostalgic for the old cartoons of the 1960's with a modern twist that I enjoy reading probably more than I should admit to well!!!! anyone really. Sorry it lost half a mark for a tofu dog..... seriously who the hell eats tofu dogs and admits it

Every now and then I come across middle of the road reviews for Dark Wing Duck and Negaduck. Sorry people but these are all ages comics that are written and drawn for fans like me. I get it's nostalgia but there is so wonderfully written and drawn comic genius here and Stegmutt is in a class of his own. I love it and I'm the target market so please review as if you were the target audience.

Great art as usual with a lovely charming little story that hide an awful lot of truths about real friendship and family. This takes a lot of skill and courage as it's easy to make a mess of the writing but hats of again to the team for keeping things fresh and exciting.

As an older reader that kind of lost interest in Spawn after issue 118 all I can say is welcome back me. Todd’s writing is clear and clean with a tight script that catches the reader up quickly and brilliantly and the art just pops of the page. The script and the art are so closely tied that the words add layers to a visual treat. This is how good comics become great in the future by having an artist that can bring a script to life.

The main reason this issue for me gets a whopping 10 isn’t the fabulous art which is an absolute treat but the way Spawn uses his violence as a way to show Hell in all its dimensions exactly who is the King. Trying to avoid spoilers but it’s a quick read that has many hidden gems and layers all at the same time. This is the reason I still love comics after nearly 60 years!!!!!

Awesome cover and nice story that feels a bit weird considering the main story is only 2 issues gone??? DC sometimes confuses me with all these crossovers that really screw up the main feature. I wish someone would make these crossovers a separate theme that doesn’t make me need to read about 60 comics to get nowhere. Anyway rant aside I enjoyed it so worth the admission price.

This was a seriously fun story that highlighted Hal as the Green Lantern that I grew up with. Add in some of the best art I’ve seen in many a year and you get a brilliant package.

As a concept this book really lifts whats enjoyable to the next level. These creator books are seriously starting to shine just now , mostly because the writers have a broader scope for story telling and the artist can really play around with a dark palate with heavy shade. This won't be every bodies cup of tea but give it a try and see what you think...........JM

Maybe I'm just out of touch with Marvel comics just now as I found this a mess. The dialogue was juvenile and the art was patchy at best. No offence but the blazing church and Tulip?? Was I reading amateur hour Preacher? Sorry but the list of mistakes kind of rattled an old fan boy like me so much. As I said current Marvel is a mess of timelines and multiverse dog crap. I would ask for a complete reboot of the Marvel universe but the thought of yet another No1

I absolutely loved everything single word and panel in this beautifully crafted tale. The art is a wonderful colour wash of post modern impressionism that suits the feel and the mood perfectly. Hopefully the start of something wonderful.......JM

Unfortunately for me I resonate with this comic more than I really care to admit to friends and family. From the all seeing eye to the doors I get it on every single sumptuous level. Each panel is utter perfection and each and every thought is wonderful and brilliant. This for me is one of the best comics on the shelf right now and if its your thing then delve deep and look hard and try not to judge people like me as the difference between a gift and a curse isn't that far removed.......JM

As a psychic medium myself that has fought against the curse for all my life , this story of Theresa resonates on every level. The words, drink , feelings are all the same and is superbly written and drawn..........Jonn

I'm a huge Darkwing Duck fan and this charming little story about greed and corruption with a hint of skullduggery is right up my street. Great character development and gorgeous art with eye popping colours was like watching my first cartoon a 1000 years ago. I loved it.

I just love Negaduck and the art is wonderful. I'm actually struggling to find anything to complain about and I just love the charm of this. I was lucky as I was brought up solely on cartoons as that was my Saturday morning taken care of. 1960's/ 70's cartoon slap stick over milk and toast. Ah this makes me feel young again.

As fun goes this is a blast. It's like an acid trip version of The Mummy meets Indiana Jones. I must be tripping myself as this is starting to be.e my addictive guilty pleasure and as my normal reading material is extremely dark horror this is a palate cleanser to yesteryear.

I loved every lovely panel of this great kids to adults comic. Great history write in a love letter to the past and may I say the art and colouring is a complete joy to tired eyes. For the big kid in you give this a try and the worst thing that can happen is you will have a laugh and leave the issue with a grin.

I absolutely love this series so far and believe me when I say my eyes are still running from laughing. Outstanding script with the usual awesome art gives this issue the perfect 10.

Okay I am so biased it hurts as a complete Negaduck geek but this is still and always will be all kinds of awesome. Baddies , caverns , space all wrapped up in a villian that just is the greatest villian the world has ever seen. Okay a bit dramatic but us geeks are like that ya know.

This as always is my guilty pleasure and I'm not going to lie when I say it should be an 11 out of 10. Awesome art and outstanding fun for all ages. To the whole team I say thank you.......JM

A perfect end to a wonderful story.....JM

Every now and then on my journey around comicdom looking for something that is better than 95% of the over hyped drivel that litters the bargain bins of tomorrow I come across what an old fried once said. "Greatness is everywhere but only 5% of people buy it , only 5% of people sell it and only 5% of people like it. Poison Ivy No 1 is that and more. It actually makes me think about her mind and say go girl as this is adult writing in a crowded market of dross

Difficult to write a review on a comic where nothing really actually happened and yet I loved every word of it. Not usually my kind of writing and seldom my style of reading but this issue alone has changed my views on inner monologue writing and comics in the future. Something very moreish and disturbing about Pam and I for one desire to know more.

4 issues in and I ca t help loving Pam more and more with every panel. The writing gets better by the issue and the art is stunning. Oh how I would love to see Pam played like this on Netflix but until that happens roll on the next issue

Outstanding script and up there with some of the best psychological horror I've read in comics ever. Genius is what comes to mind as Pams mind wanders but is still able to focus to a point. The way she uses past problems and Batman to help her psychosis turn into a weapon is truly wonderful and is a joy to read.

To the people who found this episode weak all I can really say is each to there own but for the rest of us that clearly understood the message then this has been a wonderful end to the first 6 issues. I for one loved every single word and panel. It was written by a writer that has talent , a voice and hope in the most perverse way. Great horror and special mention to the art and colour team as it was a joy to the eyes.

I'm a little confused by this opening of the second arc as if I'm honest I would say it was written by the same writer but scripted as an environmental green issue by a man. I'm aware this goes on in comics but this was slow , predictable and Pams voice was a little to matter of fact drab. Hopefully the pace will pick up a lot as the arc moves on. I also found the art a little by numbers and I'm really disappointed as this had a win all over it.

I loved this on every single level as it tells the story off the Green as a living being and how Pam fights to be either all monster or half loving human. At her core she is the Green but on the edges she wants to beloved and worshipped y the women that set off the chain in her mind off the woman she once was.

This kind of loved up issue drives me nuts as it serves no purpose in the overall story of Pam. The way Pam got Harley to trip was it's saving grace as it shows the power of the mind needed to actually understand the Green. I have said this countless times and I will say it once more " please stop fleecing people out of hard earned money with sweet filler stories that would have worked wonderfully well in an 80 page issue with 4 or 5 of these great stories

I love Pam on every level and her inner monologue is a work of genius but the story is so-so and at times meanders like a bad Thelma and Louise script. The first 6 issues were pure horror with live and this is a side salad of something that you will forget about by breakfast time

This issue takes a strange story of Karma and greed with a cult like mixture and sort of achieves absolutely and utterly less than nothing. Janet is becoming a really bad distraction that seems to pull the story completely of the rails. The weakest story so far an I'm starting to tire a little of the lack of a real plot line.

Reviewing this issue as a stand alone issue is difficult for me as I've never read Poison Ivy and only really seen her in Batman movies up till this point. The writing and art just made me enjoy each page as the story unfolded. As origins go this has the makings of making me into a Poison Ivy fan and that is worth the admission fee on its own.

This reminds me a little of The Incredible Hulk TV show of the 70's. Before people say nonsense hear me out or ignore me and move on. It tells a story if Love ,sorrow and deep regret built around anger and self loathing. This takes place in a society that is lost and Pam is the cure. The cure is probably worse than the disease but aren't they all??? Aren't they all.

I'm going to give this comic a personal review as I'm a fan boy at heart and absolutely love Ivy. The art was for me personally near perfect as I just love the intricate detail of those glorious lines and the colours that only your imagination can conjure up seem to jump of the page. The inner monologue is an instrument of torment that works great but for me the team dynamics don't work so well unfortunately but that didn't detract from my over love of this comic.........JM

Maybe the point of comics sometimes gets lost on us and then i open up a book to the fun factory that is Harley. Well maybe this should work and well maybe it plain shouldn't but Harley on a bike that has flame throwers a blazing put a big stupid smile on my face. For Harley Quinn fans only I guess but that was fun........JM

Nice conclusion to the arc but left me with more questions than answers and that I'm afraid is never a bad thing. The art was great in places but felt a little rushed and not quite where it usually is but that's me being a bit mean....JM

Firstly i absolutely hate anthologies and secondly did i say i despise anthologies. Anyway these comics are usually a mismatch of crap , drivel and the garbage out the bottom drawer that is mostly used when the artist or writer are behind schedule. Anyway I trawled my poor tired eyes through this so called!!!! Well would you believe it but this was superbly thought out and book ended brilliantly. Each story had a base in each other and some of the art was so good I could mount most of it in frames and never bore of it. Trust me when I say this is the start of something rather wonderful for Pam and I loved it.......JM

I haven't read a Poison ivy for nearly a year now and it felt wonderfully to step back in to such a great comic. The interaction with Janet and Ivy was outstanding and the art is a masterclass in colours that make you enjoy each page. Now to cat up on a years Ivy........I think that in itself should upgrade my 9.5 to a 10.........JM

This has to be the most stupid issue of Poison Ivy I have ever read. From the nonsensical interaction with Batman to the at times fun sections of Janet from HR. After her wonderful Poison Ivy/Swamp Thing I was really hoping for a more hard edged arc but this was soft soap trash and it wasn't remotely helped by the wishy wash colour palette which really doesn't suit this kind of book......JM

This is horror on a scale that puts the reader in the awkward predicament of seeing both sides of the same coin simultaneously. A very special mention to the art that actually made me feel cold inside and had me walking the forest in my mind. Sometimes we say sensational all to quickly but on this occasion I believe it so. If ever this was made into a Vertigo series or mini series then I for one would be front and centre. Outstanding work...........Jonn

Bit of a shame as this has huge potential for an ongoing series but falls flat on its face as an Issue 1. Nice script with okay dialogue that really could have scored really high with a killer last page. The art is Marvel all over just now. The real issue with this kind of art is it really can't build tension and that again is a real shame as the lead character is awesome and with moody dark art and tighter dialogue this would be great.

In the most part I really enjoyed the story and the art but the dialogue could do with being a lot more natural. Altogether not a bad start.

The art and colours are really starting to shine and the story itself is not new to be honest but enjoyable all the same.

The saving grace to this mostly okay story is the wonderful manga style modern art. It's rich , vibrant and pops of the page. The dialogue is written by a simpleton for a 1990's revamp of a revamp. OMG would someone tell this moron that adults buy comics not pre facial haired teens. Please Todd would you replace her quickly as this comic in the right hands has a real chance.

This issue was at least better written than the last but 4 issues is a lot when all we know about the suit is next to nothing. If you're new to Spawn then this would be so frustrating. The art was glorious yet again and to be honest it's holding this story together with all it's got. Erica needs to have an editor all over her like a rash when it comes to plot development or replaced quickly before this comic ultimately gets cancelled prematurely.

Unfortunately in the 5 minutes it took to read I'm none the wiser where this book is actually heading. This has the angle to be really rather great but needs a clear path with better dialogue. My concern just now for alot of Spawn comics is they lack a serious editor that really nails home the story lines before they get to this point. My prediction is this will be cancelled in 6 or 7 issues or a new team will come on board which is about the last thing any new book needs. Shame as this had promise.....JM

There seems to be a sudden switch away from the dross of yesteryear into what I call intelligent thought provoking stories that seem to find an artist at the very top of his game. As a number 1 issue for a new reader this is how to write a comic.

As a second issue it was a bit of a mixed bag to be honest. The art really lifted some pretty repetitive dialogue from crashing the whole comic. Dire Wolf as a character is so one dimensional that you actually start rooting for the bad guy. Won't give spoilers but the bad guy gets my vote and will keep me coming back for more.

This has all the promise of a great story but some of the dialogue was unnecessary and way to many characters in one issue. The art was awesome but the lettering was a mess. I think the real reason I'm struggling with this comic more this issue is I actually don't like Rook as a person and that is probably why I will ultimately fall away as the issues go on.

Maybe I am just missing something here but the plot is an absolute mess. The art is great and the concept is good but it feels like the action and dialogue are out of sink with each other. If I was being honest it felt like the art was completed before the speech was inserted. This happens way to much and usually when the writer is spinning to many plates. Sorry only my take and I will quietly drop the title.

This is why I love comics and I'm not going to lie when it gave me a deep satisfaction at why in the right hands adult comics can work. The art was wonderful as it brought a level of realistic flavour to my eyes that are missing theses days. The script was fun but the ending hit all the high notes that's needed in a monthly comic and the splash pages were so glorious that you could actually visualise seeing them first hand. Awesome start to hopefully a long long run

This is seriously my kind of detective book. So many subtle plot lines running through sumptuous art. It kind of reminds me of shows like kojak and Ironside that shaped my young mind all those years ago. Sometimes slow let's you just enjoy the show and this is great.

Well paced , gritty and totally believable mixed in with lots of little sub plots and my kind of realistic art make a brilliant comic.

This is a breath of fresh air as a story. Great script , wonderful art , fantastic homicide story and lots of little threads to make you think with one of the most disturbing endings to a comic in forever. Outstanding and to the idiot that gave it 2 for a score your wife says your new glasses prescription is ready love.

Unfortunately this issue has been by far the weakest for ao many reasons that make no sense. 1)The art was either great or abysmal depending on which page you were on.2) The lettering was a mess 3) The story seemed very unclear but I put a lot of that on the weak art. 4) Who the hell is buying that Twitch didn't realise his gun was missing and when did he revert to an automatic as he used to always have a revolver because of reliability. All in I'm really disappointed and hope this isn't how it starts to drift away. Todd is bad for spinning to many plates and then things needlessly get cancelled

Special mention to Szymon for outstanding art and story telling. A world class artist like this can tell the whole story without the need for words. Truely exceptional. The actual script and dialogue helped keep the tension up through every panel. Great job guys JM

This really was the good the bad and the ugly. First the good and God was the art good. Szymon really did try his best to pull the whole story along as the dialogue at time was awful. It read like a 1970's Ironside and took away so much of what should have been real tension. Sorry Todd but this was cringe worthy at times. The ugly was Sam as for all the tea in China , why has he been posted missing in his own book???? Hopefully all will be revealed next issue and tided up but I'm not holding my breath after this mess. I hate scoring so low as I love the theme of this book and it's my kind of art........JM

This has been a roller coaster of an 8 issue story. To be fair to the inconsistencies that have come and went the story in its was rather enjoyable. This issue wrapped up everything neatly and was probably thar highlight of the run. The art on the other hand by Szymon was absolutely and utterly outstanding. On its own it told the complete story and I challenge anyone on a second read through not to look at the words to prove my point. Oh how I would love him on Catwoman........Jonn

The problem with an artist and writer that's wrote and drawn the same story for 30 years is that old fans get annoyed and new fans don't. Erik is now at the level where old fans should live and respect him because he still gives them a story and that leaves new people to eventually become old readers. It's a juggling act and I think Erik deserves to do it his way now. Wonderful is what I think........JM

Dark , gritty, sexy and weird. Add up the ingredients and blanket them in top drawer noir art that sings off the pages and you really get a great intro. This kind of story telling is going to be the death of superhero Comics over the next few years.

This comic hit every note for a Netflix/Amazon Prime series right from the first page. Great set up , sumptuous dialogue, lovely art that tells the story deliciously and a nice tight fun script. Mad Cave Studios are really starting to hit the highs with horror stories and I as a guy who has been reading comics since the 60’s is certainly entertained. Give it a try and you’ll not be disappointed if you’re a horror nerd

This is seriously one of the best fun comics on any market place just now. Outstanding writing and seriously well crafted script that lets the artist let rip with panel after panel of genius. I said in my review of issue 1 this could make a Netflix sensation and issue 2 makes me think that it really should. Character development will be key to the long term success of this comic but for me so far I’m absolutely and utterly loving it.

After a really fun ride with the first 2 issues this felt flat and mostly read like a quick filler episode. As a reader until the end I learned nothing and to be honest if I only read the last page I would have been all the better for it. This is why people are leaving comics because the writers start to write drivel to get people to buy an extra issue or two of a hot story. Time will tell but recently Mad Cave Comics are setting the bar high with the first couple of issues and then dropping the quality later on. It's an old Marvel tactic and with comics being so expensive it should stop immediately but alas it won't until people just stop trying something new.

As fun as it started it kind of lost the plot completely towards the e d and I'm none the better for actually reading this final instalment. The jokes became less and I felt that each panel was art over substance. With a much better thought out last 2 issues this could have been one of the best mini series in years. Shame really and I ultimately blame the editor as a few tweaks would really have made a difference.

I’ve been a long time Spawn fan and really enjoying King Spawn but this is an absolute mess of a comic. The art is poorly drawn and way over colored to make up for it. The script is a disaster as it’s going from one Realm to another way to quickly to get a sense of drama and scope. The biggest issue really is the awful dialogue between far to man characters that diminish Spawn in his own book. Sorry but this writer is seriously not up to the task.

The main issue I have with this particular issue of Spawn is the absolutely dreadful speech that kind of sounds like she said this and he said that. This is seriously not the Al Simmons that I grew to love all those years ago. The art is still not directing the story and the script is so flimsy with none of the scope of a real battle between Heaven and Hell. Sorry but this comic needs an editor that totally understands the character as it heads towards issue 400

Apart from the end this is an absolute mess of a supposedly great team up book. The title is Spawn not JLA meets Suicide Squad. The art is up and down and the dialogue is something that DC are bad for with its monologue narrative. Before someone says I’m anti Spawn and Image I will say I’m loving the wonderful feel of King Spawn and I’ve loved Spawn since issue 1. This comic makes me sad at the concept being just to big for the writer and artist. It won’t stop me reading as I’m a fan for life and all books go up and down but this is just plain boring.

This story is so disjointed that each month I keep hoping all the loose threads will simultaneously come together but alas I’m starting to fear not. As a story the Dead Zones can never be accessed by either Heaven or Hell as the portals are one way mirrors and only thy true reflection of self could come through and go back. Sorry but when you write a large scope Heaven vs Hell story that gets the reader invested in the tug of war then you really should have the knowledge and skill to write it. I still love Spawn as a character and won’t stop reading because all comics hit the highs and lows but this is poor.

The thing that makes Spawn really Spawn for me is the wonderful art that came from real talent and this is unfortunately where it goes seriously wrong as the art is like digital painting by numbers. The script is all over the place not helped in anyway by the art but what really got up my nose was the dialogue that was woefully written. I look forward to issue 350 and hopefully I can put this story away and forget how bad it really was.

The trouble with picking up comics randomly these days is it either the one hundredth relaunch of the relaunch or like this half way through an arc. Well I picked it up clueless and thank you Stephanie Phillips for writing a story that I could just enjoy and as for Federica Mancin I thank you also for making my tired eyes feel better....great stuff Nuff Said......JM

Up until now I have really enjoyed this run but this felt somewhat flat. The dialogue felt really off and the zippy one liners were almost absent. The art as usual was great which means the script Paola was working with was as tight as usual. Sorry I'm a big fan of Stephanie and adore her work on the awesome Grim which leaves me wondering about the dialogue?????

The old saying off when you stop enjoying something then stop buying it rings true with this comic. The dialogue alone really dropped the ball with this issue and Jessica Jones sounded lame on every panel. The quick funny wit of Gwen in the first 3 issues has for some reason been replaced by something altogether more bland and ultimately uninteresting.......JM

This new western take on Manga really hit a home run. Fast paced and witty with lots of adult themes running through fabulous art. In a crowded comic rack this should seriously have a blue line drawing you to it as its wonderfully.......Jonn

I'm not a fan of TMNT in anyway shape or form but I am now!!!! Cool clean art with vibrant colours gift wrapped in a script that packed a punch. The dialogue was so on point that I couldn't find a single gripe.

This issue is why I usually avoid Jason Aaron as a writer. His writing at times borders on overworked verbal diarrhea that drives me to sleep. The art was okay and the script itself was hardly new and ground breaking but the constant inner monologue was the biggest flaw.

I picked this up solely because I really loved the new ongoing series but sadly wished I hadn't bothered. The art in places looked messy and rushed and no offence but what age group was the writing of the unconnected stories aimed at? The first was in truth not that bad but the 2nd and 3rd were nothing but filler. I won't comment on the last story apart from.......seriously!!!!!!

No word of a lie when I say I didn't see this book coming. I'm not always a fan of Brian Azzarello but sometimes he seems to just hit a home run with me. The art was an absolute joy that told so much of the story by itself. Great first issue......JM

Outstanding on every level. This is the kind of comic that should be on every horror lovers pull list

It’s not often when the 2nd issue of a comic is better than the first but Issue 2 starts strong and builds up the tension wonderfully. As it skips back and forwards between Veiri and Legion you get a strange feeling that you understand both men on a strange pathway. I absolutely loved the pacing and the art was deep and brought my imagination to life. This is seriously how horror should be written and drawn.

I loved both issue 1 and 2 but this left me seriously cold. The writing was of a standard that made me question if the same writer actually wrote this and some of the art was also in places coloured by a different hand. I do understand that small independent comic companies do suffer a lot from quality control at times but nobody wants to pay good money for rushed sloppy work.

I don’t like spoilers as a review should give a verdict without going into the actual substance in detail but on this occasion I have to say from start to finish it was a long chase with lots of monologue that literally had me wondering if there was a point to this story at all. The art in parts was okay and at others awful and some of the dialogue was absurd. He’s Legion of Hell not some Joker from a bad time in Batman’s past. Hopefully the writer can write the Devil out this to bring it back to the wonderful promise of the first 2 issues!!!!!

I'm never a fan of an artist that writes his/hers own stories as it usually leads to a mess of ideas but hats of to Derek Kirk Kim for an absolute visual treat filled with so much emotion. Each panel told a truly horrifying story with so few words. This takes me back to the early days of my hero Steve Ditko that turned art into the story instead of just being there to guide the reader. Exceptional

As delicious as this comic is to hold and read the real beauty is not the fantastic characters but the scope of the universe that could be created around this story. An absolute joy.

This is story telling on a level that I haven't seen since my childhood when obsessed with Tom and Jerry. Every single panel tells a bit if the story and as sparce as the words are they bring a level of intensity to the action. This is extremely addictive to read as I adore art and ant artist that can bring to life a story is a genius in my book.

Four issues in and I'm slightly concerned as the art in panels was nowhere as strong as in the first couple of issues and the dialogue is starting to become a little tepid already. The problem with telling people at the start it only has 25 to 30 issues is seriously off putting to me as I like to believe it's an ongoing series that has no intended destination as of yet. This then would probably work better as a mini series here and there.....JM

The story itself is mostly enjoyable and the art is outstanding but I'm afraid it's kind of let down by some atrocious dialogue. He keeps mentioning its going to get a lot darker with a parental guidance rating and yet some of the dialogue is really for a 10 year old with a couple of really needless swear words. Sorry I hope Derek dosn't take this badly but with a professional writer and his amazing art this comic could be a must read.

I'm so annoyed at Image comics at this ending that I may never buy an Image book again farless read one. This was made very clear that it was an ongoing series and now after only 6 issues the writer Derek says he's so behind on pages that it's going on hiatus until sometime next year....Sorry no spoiler alert but the ending was about as exiting as toothache. In all my years reading , collecting and reviewing comments I have never come across such a lazy ending in my life. If this trash comes back please someone at Image make sure he actually can supply a monthly comic.......JM

Difficult to judge as a new reader but right out of the gate I was drawn straight into the world of occult and magic. Nice art and great dialogue from first to last.......JM

I picked up this copy of a few years back to get me up to speed with the new mini series starting next month. As a long time Hellblazer fan I found this an over written and poorly drawn episode in a drama that should never really have come to life in the first place. There was bits of good writing and bits of informative art that could really have used an editor that knew the character and was able to use his voice better over the back drop of his mind. John is a very complicated character that only really Is understood when he uses his voice as his thoughts and seldom the other way around. Nice try but I prefer John like in Original Sins and less like that trash at the end of the 300 issues.

To be honest it's was a bit dull and instantly forgettable. The art was extremely low quality for what is supposed to be high end sci-fi. Dynamite should spend as much time and cash on there interiors as the seem to do with the 1000 covers each issue gets. Here's a thought, why don't they stop writing comics and just make pretty posters.......JM

The biggest problem with film adaptations is the weight of either nostalgia or expectancy. I'm lucky as I've never seen or even heard of the original so I come in as a fresh perspective so to speak. Biggest flaw was it read a little to quick and skipped along to the final page just a little ahead of the subplots. The art got the job done of telling the story easily without reading a word and for that I'm grateful as it showed an artist as a genuine fan of the story. All in I have to say nice job by the team and hopefully the next issue or 2 will flesh out those lovely subplots

The story was outstanding and the art was simply breathtaking. This is horror like horror should be presented......JM

Frankenstein is one of my personal favourite characters in all creation and to Michael Walsh all I can say is take a bow Sir.....dark moody art with dialogue that jumps of the page and wrapped in a wonderful new/old script......This is the work of genius and this should be brought back to the films and I could even see this on Broadway with a fantastic musical score.......OUTSTANDING ......Comic of the year....JM

The first part of this issue felt rushed and all over the place. Dialogue was poor and nowhere near the level of issue 1. I for one am getting tired of excellent issue 1's leading to rushed and sloppy middle ground comics. I'm sorry but a whole lot of recent Image Comics are suffer from this.......JM

As a jumping on place for new readers this is a disaster that should have been avoided at all costs. The writing is fun and the story is strong with lovely visuals and awesome covers. This I failure due to a writer that didn't get the sodden memo.....Mr Priest.....please write so new readers don't have to read 50 plus years of back catalogue to understand the script.... Ella as a character should be on every single fantasy pull list and if it's not then why the Hell not???????

I'm still kind of new to Ella and I wish Priest had given a proper previously for all us new fans but he didn't and that is a tragedy as far as I see. Nonetheless this is a cool story and I adore Ella so I'm sticking with this. Cool art really helps and if I was rich I would probably buy every cover as each one is awesome. This character really needs to join the heavy hitters of the big leagues.

Once I start to get a feel for Ella in an issue or two then I will look back on this start of a journey for me and appreciate it all the more.

As the arc has progressed I'm starting to enjoy the work off Priest more and more. Hopefully the next issue will clear up some off the confusion....JM

Really disappointed that it kind of fizzled out at the end. I'm left feeling that to go on with this title then something has to give. I get the feeling that Dynamite will get this right or die trying.

Well I wasn’t expecting to much from this issue and to be honest it was a mix bag of great, good and a bit predictable. Firstly the great is Dracula that is my kind of being straight out of brilliant writing. The problem seems to be as others have said, if you haven’t had 2 or 3 years of the writer’s stories about Ella then you’re left a bit in the dark which for a mini series is a shame. Someone needs to remind Priest about new reader jumping on points????

Following on from issue 1 as a new reader to Vampirella and I’m really starting to enjoy this mini series. The script was better than issue 1 and some of the dialogue was still a little off at times but better. The art is something that you either love or loathe but in the most part I loved it and I’m really hard to please. All in all I’m really looking forward to the next issue.

Biggest let down for me this issue was the art that looked rushed , sloppy and didn’t really do the script much justice. It must be difficult for a writer and especially one like Priest that puts a lot of his own ego into his books to have an artist that for want of a better word is sloppy with the story telling. Hopefully it’s just a minor blip as the story in itself is good and I like Priest as a writer. Maybe if Dynamite could keep the cover count down to a couple off really cool covers and spent more money on a better quality artist they would be on to a good thing.

The star so far is Dracula as his voice and manner are close to perfection. The story is seriously getting repetitive and the art is getting worse by the issue. It is starting to feel rushed and a bit of an editorial disaster. Sorry but it’s a crying shame as this story really had some promise at the start and I’m now wondering if it can be brought to a satisfactory conclusion???

Great art , cool lettering, lame story and crap dialogue. NUFF SAID

Boom Comics just now seem to be the home of some of the best original work currently on the shelves. This was superb on every single level. The writing, the dialogue, the outstanding art and the extremely cool humour all combined to make an extraordinary first impression.....check it out.........JM

Firstly the good and there really is a whole lot of good. The story of Lucifer and the Creator is an absolute masterpiece of thought and vision. It tells a wonderful story if the birth of Heaven and Hell and explains superbly the way it was conceived. Now unfortunately the bad and that is mostly down to poor in places dialogue and art that almost gets there but holds back at the wrong time. I enjoyed the art enormously but I wish it had pushed the boundaries a bit further. All in all I fabulous start to a mini series and I hope it goes all the way to where it could go.........JM

I'm at a loss where to actually start with this abomination of a comic. To be fair I actually enjoyed issue 1 way more than I had anticipated but oh my how my hopes were dashed after this. The dialogue was so excruciatingly bad it actually made me laugh at times. The art was so badly coloured that the pretty wonderful intricate ink work was!!!! I think the word was abused! I would love to see this as a black and white as it would look outstanding and if someone from kindergarten has nice new crayons I'm sure we could start a competition to re word this. A nice Violator toy to the winner......lol woeful......sorry I'm so over Spawn just now.......Jonn

The problem with reinventing a past success by a wonderful artist that is sorely missed , is finding a new voice for a different generation. The story was way to fast and frenetic to be enjoyable , plus the art and covers were to be honest a little dated. I hope as the months go by the team gel and start producing great work but I'm doubtful and so disappointed. Time will tell.

This complete reboot makes no sense to me I'm afraid as all it's doing is telling the same damn story poorly. The artist is definitely not up to Michael Turner and the script is a sodden mess. On one hand she is having some kind of sexual epiphany and swearing like an old has been but the artist shows us nothing and the next bit is so OTT and no spoilers but ouch that was drawn by numbers on a tablet. Before anyone says I'm a bit harsh I own the original No1 and was lucky enough to meet Michael Turner years ago and this he would say is just comics by numbers......JM

I'm going to be honest as a long time fan I seriously wanted to hate this issue. The problem associated with reboots is it alienates long term fans and kind of leaves a bad taste in new fans mouths when they try out the old stuff. To answer any questions about whether I hated it or not comes down to the fact that it was so-so on every front and that is about as much as I can say.....JM

I really love what DC are doing with these black label stories as they are fun , intelligent and get to breath enough to really develop the characters and the story without needing a 1000 different comics to read it first. Great start and wonderful colours and art.

After reading this issue I feel like I'm grinning like a small child. This was fun , witty and just plain bizarre. Nothing about this comic should work and yet it does with an encore. The writing and art just seem to gel together perfectly and I enjoyed every single page. Brilliant

This was a seriously weird slow burn that just never got going. It felt like Harry Potter meets Hellblazer and that is never a good thing. Sorry but even some of the art felt out of sequence or rushed. Hopefully back on track next month but I'm not holding out alot of hope for this book just now!......JM

The problem with this particular book is the characters of Zatanna and John work wonderfully but the premise of the story is a bit of a mess at times. The art is subjective at most and is not for me but each to there own style.......JM

This felt like I was transported back to the 1960's on an acid trip. The art was chaotic from start to finish but I suppose it tried its best to bring magic to life. Not really sure why yet again Batman got into this book and recently it's becoming my pet hate. It feels like every story at some point has to either bring in Batman or reference him. It kind of stole away Zatanna's final moment and that for me was really lame.......Jonn