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9.3
Overall Rating

Utterly fantastic.

Absolutely brilliant. For those disenfranchised with the Chip Zdarsky run, look no further. An intelligent and brutal Batman. I cannot wait to read more.

*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.

10
 Absolute Batman (2024) #3 Dec 18, 2024
10
 Absolute Batman (2024) #4 Jan 8, 2025

This Batman run is the best we've had since Scott was writing the main series. Longterm, I'd love this Batman to visit the mainline Batman. Their difference in method and morality would make for an interesting quandary to explore. How do we take out the bad guys? With intellect or force? They are both Batman. Which Batman philosophy saves most lives?

What a finale.

The best Lemire book in years. This is the most I've ever cared about Wally West. I need to know what went down with him and a certain character! The Absolute line is the best thing going in modern comics. Unless you're Gabe Hernandez, of course.

This beautiful psychedelic trip set in the Absolute universe continues. Love it. This character hasn't felt this relevant in years. Deniz Camp's star continues to rise, despite people unfairly turning on his wonderful Ultimate run. The man might have the best new IP in years with Assorted Crisis Events. Watching his career boom has been a pleasure to see.
10
 Absolute Superman (2024) #1 Nov 6, 2024

Magic.

This continues to be an absolute pleasure to read. The whole Absolute line is my favourite thing in comics. Haven't felt like this about DC in many moons. It makes me feel like a kid reading comics again. For me, I can give no higher compliment. As soon as I logged on today and saw the score! for this drop to 8.7, I knew instantly it was our master of mayhem - up to his antics as always! Gabe Hernandez! Swans in with the observational skills of a grape that's has only ever watched the Phantom Menace. "However, readers who insist Superman be the focus of a Superman comic will come away unsatisfied with this issue. Maybe Aaron is trying to out-Hickman Jonathan Hickman on Ultimate Spider-Man." My word! A comic having more than just Superman in it had its score reduced to a 6 for doing so. Very judgemental to assume readers don't have the brain power to assimilate dialogue for more than one character, no? Oh! The Absolute and Ultimate concepts are the same! Mr Gabe E Hernandez. E for Einstein. Maybe if Superman just spoke dialogue to himself whilst sat on a Scooby Doo beanie bag, in the middle of a plain white room, whilst wearing polka dot dungarees and jacking it for a laugh - would that suit you? If we're using your logic, that is. We love you Gabe!

Oh bugger off Gabe. "Wahhh! It's set on Krypton!" You're like a stuck record, every bloody review moaning about the Krypton story. Who hurt you?

Absolutely wonderful.

Like the rest of the Absolute line, a joy to read. Gabe Hernandez clearly has no soul. Automatic doors no longer move for you Gabe. Automatic doors have gained sentience Gabe. And in the first throws of that sentience, they have more soul than ye. Mr S. Door has reviewed your review and gives it a solid 3 out of 10.

Stuck the landing beautifully. The Absolute line has ushered in a new era of quality at DC. Marvel's new Ultimate line is great in parts. Absolute DC trounces it. The only thing Marvel are doing that comes close, is the new Ultimate Spider-Man.

10
 Aliens vs. Avengers (2024) #1 Aug 28, 2024

One of the best crossovers ever.
10
 Ascender Compendium Nov 10, 2024

A truly classic manga, finally receives an official English translation.

Absolutely superb. Deniz is becoming quite the talent.

10
 Avengers: Twilight (2024) #1 Jan 21, 2024

If only Zdarsky's Batman run was as good as this.

10
 Avengers: Twilight (2024) #4 Mar 13, 2024
10
 Avengers: Twilight (2024) #5 Apr 17, 2024
10
 Avengers: Twilight (2024) #6 May 30, 2024
10
 Babs (2024) #1 Aug 16, 2024

Sublime. Another winner for Waid.

Utterly superb. The same quality as World's Finest but ever better. Batman and Robin adopting the father and son approach to their relationship is so beautifully done. Waid just gets these characters. Every little thing feels deliberate and consequential. Along with Absolute Batman, this is the best new Batman series. Gabe Hernandez is a ball bag.
10
 Batman & Robin: Year One (2024) #3 Dec 18, 2024
10
 Batman & Robin: Year One (2024) #4 Jan 15, 2025

The perfect run continues.

Mark Waid continues to kill it. This is arguably the best DC book alongside Absolute Batman. Such a great time to be a Batman fan.

8 A fun continuation of the Burton films.
10
 Batman (2016) #125 Jul 5, 2022
10
 Batman (2016) #126 Aug 1, 2022
10
 Batman (2016) #127 Sep 6, 2022
10
 Batman (2016) #128 Oct 4, 2022
10
 Batman (2016) #129 Nov 1, 2022
10
 Batman (2016) #153 Oct 2, 2024
10
 Batman / Superman: World's Finest (2022) #9 Nov 15, 2022
10
 Batman / Superman: World's Finest (2022) #12 Feb 21, 2023
10
 Batman / Superman: World's Finest (2022) #13 Mar 21, 2023

What a beautiful story ark David had. This is why I read comics. Mark Waid must replace Zdarsky as the lead Batman writer as soon as possible.

Mark Waid is possible the most consistent in terms of quality in modern comics. I really wish they'd give him an Absolute character. He's so good at team ups. Absolute Justice League would be superb (or absolute JLA and Suicide Squad) .If/when that should happen, DC should give him carte blanche.

10
 Batman: Beyond the White Knight #1 Mar 29, 2022
10
 Batman: Beyond the White Knight #3 Sep 28, 2022

This is making me wish Russell would replace Zdarsky on the mainline Batman series. Thoughtful and intelligent writing. I love Zdarsky but his Batman run has been such a disappointment.

10
 Batman: Dark Age (2024) #2 Apr 23, 2024
10
 Batman: Dark Age (2024) #3 May 29, 2024
10
 Batman: Dark Age (2024) #4 Jul 24, 2024
10
 Batman: Dark Age (2024) #5 Aug 28, 2024
10
 Batman: Dark Age Collected Mar 27, 2025
10
 Batman: One Bad Day (2022): The Riddler #1 Nov 16, 2022
10
 Batman: One Dark Knight (2021) #3 Jul 26, 2022

Stunning artwork from the always brilliant Andrea Sorrentino. Mattson Tomlin is quite the story teller. The real world vibes have been done in Batman before but not as well as this.

10
 Batman: The Knight (2022) #7 Jul 19, 2022
10
 Batman: The Knight (2022) #9 Sep 21, 2022
10
 Batman: The Knight (2022) #10 Oct 18, 2022

Loeb perfection. I'm just ecstatic we're getting this at all. That it's so we'll written is a bonus!

It's Jeph Loeb and more LH. 10. Obviously. I await Gabe and his urinating the the proverbial cornflakes.
10
 Batman: The Long Halloween: The Last Halloween (2024) #4 Dec 25, 2024
10
 Batman: White Knight Presents: Red Hood #1 Feb 15, 2023
10
 Batman: White Knight Presents: Red Hood #2 Feb 15, 2023
10
 Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees (2023) #5 Apr 14, 2024
10
 Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees (2023) #6 May 8, 2024
10
 Billionaire Island: Cult of Dogs #1 Nov 27, 2022
10
 Captain America (2023) #1 Nov 28, 2023

Critics are off the mark here. Excellent issue.

Superb

10
 Challengers of the Unknown (2024) #2 Jan 15, 2025

The first story was beautiful.

10
 Danger Street (2022) #4 Mar 14, 2023
10
 Danger Street (2022) #5 Apr 11, 2023
10
 Daredevil (2022) #1 Jul 19, 2022
10
 Daredevil (2022) #6 Dec 7, 2022

Conservative tears.

10
 Daredevil (2022) #8 Feb 10, 2023
10
 Death Ratio'd (2024) #1 May 28, 2024
10
 Detective Comics (2016) #1093 Jan 22, 2025

I found this quite touch. I'm not a huge Taylor fan but this run has been wonderful.

Chip with an excellent start.

What an absolute treat. I did not know I needed this in my life. Marvel, we need a proper series. Make it so!

10
 Fantastic Four: Life Story #6 Feb 18, 2022
10
 Feral (2024) #1 Mar 27, 2024

A nail biter. Brilliant.

10
 Flashpoint: Beyond #1 May 3, 2022
10
 Friday #1 Nov 5, 2022
10
 Friday #2 Nov 5, 2022
10
 Friday #3 Nov 5, 2022
10
 Friday #4 Nov 5, 2022
10
 Friday #5 Nov 5, 2022
10
 G.O.D.S. (2023) #5 Feb 22, 2024
10
 Gotham City: Year One (2022) #5 Feb 7, 2023

Gutted this is finished. One of King's best.

10
 Green Lantern Dark (2024) #3 Mar 16, 2025
10
 Head Lopper #1 Aug 1, 2024

Absolutely spellbinding.

10
 Houses of the Unholy (2024) OGN Aug 12, 2024
10
 Human Target (2021) #2 Nov 30, 2021
10
 Human Target (2021) #6 Oct 4, 2022
10
 Human Target (2021) #10 Feb 16, 2023

Smallwood is unparalleled.

Sticks the landing beautifully. One of best stories King has done.

The start of one of the greatest super hero comics of modern times.

10
 Iron Man (2020) #14 Nov 24, 2021
10
 John Constantine, Hellblazer: Dead in America (2024) #1 Jan 25, 2024

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10
 Joker: Killer Smile #3 Mar 27, 2024

Ah yes, the critics that don't understand the Lemire slow build.

10
 Junkyard Joe (2022) #1 Dec 21, 2022
10
 Junkyard Joe (2022) #2 Dec 21, 2022
10
 Junkyard Joe (2022) #3 Dec 21, 2022
10
 Junkyard Joe (2022) #5 Feb 22, 2023

Waid does it again. My friends, we have defeated the deviant Gabe Hernandez. He gave this a 9.5. Somebody has clearly spiked his office water with MDMA as he is uncharacteristically feeling the love. The GH protest continues!
10
 Justice League Unlimited (2024) #3 Jan 22, 2025

Part 2 of the World's Finest and JLU crossover. This is fantastic stuff. Waid continues injecting life into non Absolute DC. Grodd is a favourite of mine. This is the best version of him we've had in a while. The manipulation of Air Wave is just beautiful villainy.

Gripping first issue. A very interesting concept indeed.
10
 Little Monsters (2022) #10 Feb 9, 2023
10
 Mazebook #4 Dec 15, 2021

This feels like a return to form from Lemire, his last run of books have been hit or miss. This nails the character drama in true Lemirian style and is encapsulated by a intriguing mystery. I wasn't sure based on #1 but #2 brings form to everything. Must read.
10
 Minor Arcana (2024) #3 Nov 14, 2024
10
 Minor Threats (2022) #1 Feb 22, 2023

The best Moon Knight since the Lemire run.
10
 Moon Knight (2021) #7 Jan 19, 2022

Another Brubaker classic.
10
 Not All Robots #5 Jan 5, 2022
10
 Phantom Road (2023) #1 Mar 1, 2023

What a lovely little run this was.
10
 Plastic: Death & Dolls (2024) #1 Jul 16, 2024
10
 Plush (2022) #2 Jan 3, 2023
10
 Plush (2022) #5 Mar 21, 2023
10
 Precious Metal (2024) #1 Jun 3, 2024
10
 Precious Metal (2024) #2 Jul 4, 2024

One of the best comics on the shelves.

10
 Precious Metal (2024) #5 Oct 22, 2024
10
 Precious Metal (2024) #6 Nov 19, 2024
10
 Predator Vs. Black Panther (2024) #1 Aug 28, 2024
10
 Primordial #2 Nov 11, 2021

10
10
 Public Domain (2022) #4 Sep 21, 2022
10
 Punisher (2022) #1 Dec 7, 2022
10
 Punisher (2022) #6 Dec 7, 2022
10
 Punisher (2022) #7 Dec 7, 2022
10
 Punisher (2022) #8 Dec 7, 2022
10
 Radiant Black #10 Nov 29, 2021

Another Brubaker classic.

10
 Reckless: The Ghost In You OGN May 29, 2022

Ed continues this stellar run. These are a joy to read every single time.

Beautiful work from Lemire as always. The team behind Ascender and Descender bring this wonderful story to life. Joshua Williamsons work on the recent Robin comic run has been great but this eclipses it.

10
 Robin & Batman (2021) #2 Dec 14, 2021

One the best Robin stories ever. The emotional depth is classic Lemire. After years of poor Robin stories, we are finally gifted this treasure. I had hoped Lemire would work with DC more. However, it seems Swamp Thing is his last. A shame.
10
 Rook Exodus (2024) #3 Jul 24, 2024
10
 Rook Exodus (2024) #4 Jul 24, 2024
10
 Rumpus Room (2023) #1 Aug 31, 2024
10
 Rumpus Room (2023) #2 Aug 31, 2024
10
 Rumpus Room (2023) #3 Aug 31, 2024
10
 Rumpus Room (2023) #4 Aug 31, 2024
10
 Rumpus Room (2023) #5 Aug 31, 2024
10
 Snow Angels: Season Two #3 Dec 1, 2021
10
 Snow Angels: Season Two #4 Dec 1, 2021

Slowly plotted but beautifully written. Those with patience and a fascination for mystery are rewarded.

10
 Star Trek (2022) #3 Jan 4, 2023

Another fantastic issue. I hope this team continues to create more Trek comics. Thank you Colin Kelly.

After Tom King's mostly poor Batman run, he's finally tapped into the quality shown in his Vision/Mr Miracle comics. Why people who hate previous issues keep spending money on the next issue and reading a comic that they hate, is beyond me. I was upset at what he did with Batman also but it doesn't automatically disqualify his other works.

10
10
 Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow #5 Nov 18, 2021
10
 Superior Spider-Man Vol. 1 Omnibus Jul 10, 2023
10
 Superior Spider-Man Returns (2023) #1 Oct 12, 2023

Russell, as thought provoking as ever. This feels like Superman.

Russell nails it. Ignore the negatity.

10
 Superman: Space Age (2022) #3 Feb 21, 2023

Mark Waid is perhaps the most consistent writer in modern comic's. Luthor has always fascinated me and Waid's love of the character is felt. How I wish this was a normal series. His Batman and Robin comic is one of the best DC books I've ever read.

Mark Waid = 10

Lemire, brilliant as ever.

10
 Swamp Thing: Green Hell #3 Mar 21, 2023
10
 The Bat-Man: First Knight (2024) #2 Apr 9, 2024
10
 The Bone Orchard Mythos: The Passageway Jun 18, 2022
10
 The Bone Orchard Mythos: Ten Thousand Black Feathers #1 Sep 15, 2022
10
 The Boy Wonder (2024) #2 Jul 30, 2024
10
 The Boy Wonder (2024) #4 Aug 7, 2024

What a wonderful run.
10
 The Deviant (2023) #7 Aug 8, 2024

Here is a 10 for all you Tom King haters.

I actually cheered out loud.

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

10
 The Sacrificers (2023) #10 Jul 24, 2024
10
 The Sacrificers (2023) #11 Aug 28, 2024

Superb finale to a quality BH story.

10
 Transformers (2023) #6 Apr 7, 2024

Surprised this series wasn't a big hit at the Eisner awards.

A magical read. Fantasy perfection.

A glorious time for Two-Face fans!
10
 Ultimate Spider-Man Vol. 3 Omnibus Dec 4, 2023
10
 Ultimate Spider-Man (2024) #1 Jan 10, 2024
10
 Ultimate Spider-Man (2024) #2 Feb 22, 2024

Ignore the critic that gave this a 5. This and Hellblazer are the best mainstream comics going. Can Hickman keep it up? I hope so.

Weird Science Marvel Comics can bolt.

This is why I read comics. This is magic.

Perfect.

The best current Marvel comic, bar none.
10
 Ultimate Spider-Man (2024) #9 Sep 25, 2024

mrgabehernandez should not be employed.

I'm a shill. 10. For you Gabe!

Nice try Gabe.

10
 Ultimates (2024) #3 Aug 14, 2024

Superb. A fascinating and unsettling look into Doom Reed.

I'm enjoying this more than Ultimate Spider-man man. Deniz Camp has been made by this series. Pure Marvel magic.
10
 Uncanny X-Men (2024) #1 Aug 7, 2024
10
 Usagi Yojimbo (2023): The Crow #4 Jul 20, 2024

Usagi is only ever a 10. I cannot believe I only discovered this series few month's ago. It has given me an even deeper love for the comic book medium. Thank you Stan Sakai.

10
 Vanish (2022) #4 Jun 28, 2023
10
 Vanish (2022) #8 Jun 28, 2023
10
 We Have Demons #2 Nov 11, 2021
10
 Where The Body Was (2023) #1 Dec 12, 2023

Best Wolverine comic in years. Critics are way off on this one.

10
 X-Factor (2024) #1 Aug 14, 2024

I loved this comic instantly. I have to say, this has already completely eclipsed Lemire's current JLA run. Honestly? I'd have Lemire focus on this and this alone, DC wise of course. Barry is depicted as a good man from the off and his fondess for Wally is compelling. He has a vested interest in Wally that Wally's father seems to find problematic. It feels like there is more to this. Is Wally himself an experiment? Created by his dad maybe! Wally's regret over what he did to Barry is felt in every page. I feel it. But what exactly did Barry do here? In terms of character designs, I dig the new version of Captain Cold. Hoping to see more character development for him. Lemire does family drama as good as anyone in comics and that West family drama is the beating heart of this story. Absolute DC continues this renaissance era for DC comics. I look forward to every issue. I haven't felt this way about so many comics at once in years. Long may it run.

Excellent, very intriguing. I'm in.

Mark Waid is truly excellent.

Both beautiful and sad. I was moved by this. Well done Jason Aaron.

Love it.

9.5
 Batman (2016) #131 Jan 3, 2023
9.5
 Batman: Beyond the White Knight #4 Sep 28, 2022
9.5
 Batman: Beyond the White Knight #6 Oct 26, 2022

Instantly sold on the premise.

9.5
 Gotham City: Year One (2022) #2 Nov 1, 2022
9.5
 Gotham City: Year One (2022) #4 Jan 3, 2023

This is getting a lot of bizarre negativity.

9.5
 Punisher (2022) #9 Mar 8, 2023

An absolute joy to read. The writer understands Star Trek. A big issue in comics these days is writers taking on characters they do not understand. The commitment to making this feel like Star Trek is appreciated. A lot people these days seem to think nothing is sacred. Star Trek is.

9.5
 The Riddler: Year One (2022) #1 Oct 26, 2022

Oh look, Gabe Hernandez being a ball bag. Folk love this comic. Take your negativity and go a review yourself being fired into the sun by a cannon.

9.5
 Ultimates (2024) #5 Oct 10, 2024
9.5
 White Boat (2024) #1 May 21, 2024

Critics continue to fail this comic. The best Wolverine comic and years and it isn't being celebrated as such. Boring, negative, joyless critics.

Love this. Gave me vibes of Ewing's Hulk run. Man on the run style.

9.0
 Aint No Grave (2024) #4 Aug 7, 2024
9.0
 Alien: Paradiso (2024) #4 Mar 15, 2025

As a big fan of Doc Oc due to his time as the Superior Spider-man, it's fantastic to see the spotlight on him again. His little adventure with May was a lot of fun. Thank goodness the Spencer run is over.
9.0
 Assorted Crisis Events (2025) #2 Apr 23, 2025
9.0
 Babs (2024) #3 Nov 27, 2024

A wonderfully written Two-face
9.0
 Batman (2016) #130 Dec 5, 2022

*insert people moaning about Zdarsky politics*
9.0
 Batman (2016) #133 Mar 7, 2023

A nice one shot. Waid is one of the most consistent good quality writers from the big two.
9.0
 Batman: Beyond the White Knight #2 Apr 26, 2022
9.0
 Batman: Beyond the White Knight #5 Sep 27, 2022
9.0
 Batman: Beyond the White Knight #8 Feb 14, 2023

This was a blast.

I saw someone say Watters should pick up Batman after Chip leaves the flagship series. If the quality of these books is an indication, that could work beautifully.

That was fun, love the dark ambience that pervades throughout. A case of the artwork elevating what is a simple story. Excited to read more.

Excellent, as was #1.

A fun ride. Arguably an underwhelming concept that Aaron pulls off well. It's somewhat unique seeing Batman underpowered against aliens that would be your quintessential jobber in any other comic. It actually humanises Batman in a way that's a bit different. I think people have been too hard on this. It's depthless sci-fi fun, which is what I often want after a hard day at work. Job done. I look forward to reading this series. If this is the kind of quality to expect from Aaron in DC, his Absolute Superman should be good.
9.0
 Batman: Off-World (2023) #6 Feb 5, 2025
9.0
 Batman: One Dark Knight (2021) #2 Mar 29, 2022
9.0
 Batman: The Imposter #3 Dec 14, 2021
9.0
 Batman: The Knight (2022) #5 May 17, 2022
9.0
 Ben Reilly: Spider-Man (2022) #1 Jan 19, 2022
9.0
 Black Hammer: Reborn #10 Mar 23, 2022
9.0
 Black Hammer: Reborn #11 May 3, 2022

A worthy follow up to the last mainline story. There are a few deep cuts for avid BH fans. If you dig BH, you'll like or love it. Lemire always brings the goods.

9.0
 Challengers of the Unknown (2024) #4 Mar 18, 2025
9.0
 Coda (2023) #1 Jan 29, 2024
9.0
 Coda (2023) #2 Jan 30, 2024
9.0
 Coda (2023) #3 Jan 30, 2024
9.0
 Coda (2023) #4 Jan 29, 2024
9.0
 Coda (2023) #5 Jan 30, 2024
9.0
 Damn Them All (2022) #12 Jan 31, 2024

The best Daredevil since Zdarsky. Dig the premise. I'm in.

This is the stuff dreams are made of. Thank you DC and Sega.

Bloody underrated this. Love that Snyder picked up the threads of the Dollmaker and Joker deal.
9.0
 Detective Comics (2011) #4 Nov 29, 2024

Love it. A nod to Superior Spider-man is a win for me.
9.0
 Flashpoint: Beyond #5 Sep 6, 2022
9.0
 Free for All (2025) #1 Mar 25, 2025
9.0
 G.O.D.S. (2023) #6 Mar 27, 2024
9.0
 G.O.D.S. (2023) #7 Apr 24, 2024
9.0
 Geiger (2024) #1 Apr 3, 2024
9.0
 Gold Goblin (2022) #1 Nov 21, 2022
9.0
 Gotham City: Year One (2022) #1 Oct 4, 2022
9.0
 Gotham City: Year One (2022) #3 Dec 6, 2022
9.0
 Helen of Wyndhorn (2024) #1 Apr 21, 2024
9.0
 Human Target (2021) #9 Nov 22, 2022
9.0
 I Hate Fairyland (2022) #1 Feb 22, 2023
9.0
 I Hate Fairyland (2022) #3 Feb 22, 2023
9.0
 I Hate Fairyland (2022) #4 Feb 22, 2023
9.0
 I Hate Fairyland (2022) #5 Mar 15, 2023
9.0
 In Bloom (2024) #1 Dec 11, 2024

I'm a huge fan of Lemire. I just love his grounded characterisation and family dynamic approach. A winner for me.
9.0
 Justice League Unlimited (2024) #2 Dec 26, 2024
9.0
 Little Monsters (2022) #6 Aug 2, 2022
9.0
 Metamorpho: The Element Man (2024) #2 Jan 22, 2025
9.0
 Miles Morales: Spider-Man (2018) #33 Dec 15, 2021
9.0
 Night of the Ghoul #3 Dec 22, 2021

Thought provoking and wonderfully written, as always.

9.0
 Plastic: Death & Dolls (2024) #2 Jul 17, 2024
9.0
 Plush (2022) #4 Feb 22, 2023
9.0
 Public Domain (2022) #1 Jul 5, 2022
9.0
 Public Domain (2022) #6 Jul 8, 2024
9.0
 Public Domain (2022) #7 Aug 8, 2024
9.0
 Redcoat (2024) #1 Apr 3, 2024
9.0
 Redcoat (2024) #4 Jul 16, 2024
9.0
 Rook Exodus (2024) #1 Apr 3, 2024
9.0
 Rook Exodus (2024) #2 May 21, 2024

Tynion's works outside of Batman are routinely superb. I'm sure the ultra-conservative comics nutjobs on here won't approve.

9.0
 Star Trek (2022) #2 Dec 5, 2022

Good Trek fun.

An excellent companion piece to the new mainline Star Trek comic.

9.0
 Star Trek: Picard - Stargazer #3 Feb 17, 2023
9.0
 Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow #1 Nov 18, 2021
9.0
 Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow #2 Nov 18, 2021
9.0
 Superior Spider-Man (2023) #3 Jan 25, 2024
9.0
 Superior Spider-Man (2023) #4 Feb 17, 2024
9.0
 The Boy Wonder (2024) #3 Jul 30, 2024
9.0
 The Closet #3 Aug 2, 2022
9.0
 The Displaced (2024) #3 May 8, 2024
9.0
 The Lonesome Hunters: The Wolf Child #4 Jan 30, 2024
9.0
 The New Gods (2024) #2 Jan 15, 2025
9.0
 The Nice House on the Lake #11 Dec 6, 2022

An intriguing premise. Sold.
9.0
 The Sacrificers (2023) #7 Apr 3, 2024
9.0
 The Terminator (2024) #1 Oct 8, 2024
9.0
 Twig (2022) #4 Aug 9, 2022

I very much enjoyed this. The internal battle of each Dent is something I'm willing to explore again, having not done so in many years. This has potential. Ward's other Batman work was solid. As such, I'm giving this a fair shake. Roll on #2.

9.0
 Ultimate Wolverine (2025) #1 Jan 15, 2025
9.0
 Ultimate Wolverine (2025) #2 Feb 24, 2025

Deniz is best new name at Marvel. This run has made a fan of me. I'm enjoying Marvel more regularly due to Ultimate Spider-man and this. It's a shame Black Panther and X-Men aren't as good.

9.0
 Vanish (2022) #1 Jun 28, 2023
9.0
 Vanish (2022) #7 Jun 28, 2023
9.0
 William of Newbury (2024) #1 Jul 20, 2024
9.0
 William of Newbury (2024) #2 Jul 20, 2024
9.0
 Wolverine: Revenge (2024) #3 Oct 30, 2024
8.5
 Absolute Wonder Woman (2024) #3 Dec 26, 2024
8.5
 Absolute Wonder Woman (2024) #7 Apr 23, 2025
8.5
 Aint No Grave (2024) #1 May 8, 2024
8.5
 Autumn Kingdom (2024) #1 Sep 4, 2024

A fun follow up to a good debut.

8.5
 Batman: Dark Patterns (2024) #4 Mar 12, 2025
8.5
 Batman: Dark Patterns (2024) #5 Apr 14, 2025
8.5
 Batman: Full Moon (2024) #3 Jan 1, 2025
8.5
 Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham (2023) #1 Jul 29, 2024
8.5
 Black Hammer: Reborn #12 May 19, 2022
8.5
 Blade: Vampire Nation (2022) #1 Nov 27, 2022

Slow burn but my interest is piqued.

8.5
 Detective Comics (2016) #1092 Jan 2, 2025
8.5
 FML (2024) #1 Nov 7, 2024
8.5
 Geiger (2024) #2 May 8, 2024
8.5
 Metamorpho: The Element Man (2024) #1 Dec 26, 2024
8.5
 Minor Arcana (2024) #4 Dec 10, 2024
8.5
 Minor Arcana (2024) #6 Apr 23, 2025
8.5
 Plush (2022) #1 Dec 6, 2022
8.5
 Star Trek: Picard - Stargazer #1 Feb 17, 2023
8.5
 The Bat-Man: First Knight (2024) #3 Jul 16, 2024
8.5
 The Boy Wonder (2024) #1 May 8, 2024
8.5
 Two-Face (2024) #2 Jan 1, 2025
8.5
 Venom (2021) #2 Dec 1, 2021
8.0
 Absolute Power (2024) #4 Oct 4, 2024

Fun set up. Interesting dynamic with Waller and the Brainiac child.
8.0
 Batgirl (2024) #1 Dec 4, 2024
8.0
 Batman (2016) #119 Jan 4, 2022

Seems Absolute Batman may have forced Chip to up his game. Pure speculation, of course. This was better.

Yeah, conservative comic readers won't like this. Commander Star's dialogue in particular is going to rile some (owl) feathers. Chip keeps taking shots at the right. Although I generally agree with his commentary, this will (continue to) work against his run - as it already has.

8.0
 Batman (2016) #156 Jan 1, 2025

Nice to see the Spectre chuck the villain into the centre of the sun. Spectre? Please also do this to ball bag critic Gabe Hernandez. Cheers 4 stars

The energy Waid is putting into Batman and Robin Year One is much more interesting than the World's Finest status quo. This is solid as usual but it feels like its best days have passed.

8.0
 Batman / Superman: World's Finest (2022) #35 Jan 15, 2025
8.0
 Challengers of the Unknown (2024) #1 Jan 15, 2025
8.0
 DC All In Special (2024) #1 Oct 5, 2024

I enjoy Taylor occasionally. Particularly when he puts narrative first.
8.0
 Green Lantern / Green Arrow: World's Finest Special (2024) #1 Dec 18, 2024
8.0
 I Hate Fairyland (2022) #2 Feb 22, 2023
8.0
 Minor Arcana (2024) #1 Sep 3, 2024

Joyless critics bashing a fun little run. If you dig Wagners writing style, you'll love this. I hate when websites assign people to review the works ofwriters they don't know or like.

8.0
 Star Trek: Picard - Stargazer #2 Feb 17, 2023

I will buy anything Mark Waid is involved with.

8.0
 Superior Spider-Man (2023) #1 Nov 15, 2023
8.0
 Superior Spider-Man (2023) #5 Mar 27, 2024
8.0
 The Question: All Along the Watchtower (2024) #2 Dec 18, 2024
8.0
 Traveling to Mars (2022) #1 Nov 27, 2022
8.0
 Two-Face (2024) #5 Apr 2, 2025

I am a huge Jeph Loeb fan. This underwhelmed. I re-read the original Hush to prep for this. It's a masterclass in comic book writing. Although, truth be told, it takes a bit for everything to click. As such, I have faith this will increase in quality. I'm not going to write it off in 1 volume like an inflammatory child with an agenda against the writer.

Critics are being a bit harsh. This is ok. I'm not as demanding as some comic readers on here but all this disperate elements here gave me immense deja vu. Hardly classic Loeb and not even in the same stratosphere as Mark Waid or Scott Snyder.

7.5
 Detective Comics (2016) #1091 Nov 27, 2024
7.5
 Detective Comics (2016) #1095 Mar 19, 2025

Time jumps are getting more jarring. What happened to MJs face?
7.0
 Amazing Spider-Man (2018) #81 Dec 15, 2021

I have no idea who any of these characters are or what is happening here. Can someone explain to me what I need to have read to understand all of this? I like the premise and Tate is solid as always. Just need a bit more background. Not new reader friendly.

Yeah no, Absolute Batman sitting at 8.9 and this is over 9. I'm enjoying this but to suggest it's better than Absolute Batman, is frankly ridiculous.

5.0
 Batman: One Bad Day (2022): The Penguin #1 Nov 16, 2022
4.5
 Batgirls (2021) #1 Dec 14, 2021
4.5
 Laura Kinney: Wolverine (2024) #3 Feb 19, 2025
4.0
 Amazing Spider-Man (2018) #78.BEY Nov 22, 2021

Holy moly. The last Iron Man run I read was Christopher Cantwells magnificent take on the character. The depth and nuance of that run is all but gone. I understand Marvel are trying to give writers experience but after Cantwell elevated Iron Man in the comics for the first time in years, I'd have hoped to have seen some bigger names take on the task.

3.0
 Star Trek: Discovery - Adventures In the 32nd Century #3 May 9, 2022

Nope.
1.0
 Rebel Moon: House of the Blood Axe Collected Aug 14, 2024

A 10 for those that cannot get their brains around the fact this is a different Batman. If you want normal Batman and get upset at the notion of a variant, please - spare us your redundant commentary and just don't read it. This is the perfect comic for 2025. A working class Batman, he fights for the people and stands up to the rich. A mirror pointed at today's society. The rich getting richer, the poor poorer. A gross over simplification but you know the deal. He is defined, not by his wealth and social status, but by his will to help others "Oh but that's too heavy handed and political! My conservative mind can't handle social commentary because said commentary doesn't align with my beliefs! I can't enjoy anything that deviates from my core values!" And what next? "Oh, they changed Matches Mallone!" Like that character is so utterly sacred and can't be different. They did Matches dirty!" Give me strength. 'Edgelord Batman'. Bloody hell, is this a Fox News message board? "Oh everything he says is so extreme and on the nose!" Conservative speak for "I get upset when politics I don't agree with are espoused." Despite the cold hard fact that superheroes are an inherently liberal ideal. "Ohhh,too much dialogue! Not enough action!" If it was the other way about, they'd say there wasn't enough dialogue - and point out that it's needed as it's a new universe. This is a new Batman universe and it is still being defined. As such, exposition is required. Is this not obvious? I'd understand the criticism if it was Tom King levels of exposition, this is literally nowhere near that. Scott Snyders supposed 'shortcomings' have netted him the no 1 comic book in the industry. This series has people excited about comics again. But no - forget that and let's just go back to the same formula we've seen a million times. Let's not try to evolve or innovate.

Waid is absolutely killing it with this series. A joy to read.

Batman: The Long Halloween: The Last Halloween (2024) #1 Sep 26, 2024
Do A Powerbomb #1 Jun 18, 2022
Ultimate Spider-Man (2024) #5 May 29, 2024

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