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Overall Rating
10
 Daredevil (2014) #13 Feb 25, 2015
10
 Daredevil (2014) #18 Sep 6, 2015
10
 Grayson #6 Jan 15, 2015

Starts off with a pulse-pounding pace, and ties everything together really well at the end.

So many plot threads from earlier issues brilliantly come together, and even then there are some big nasty surprise twists. There's a nice deconstruction of Dick's jokey nature that's used against him.

A powerful issue that is not only emotionally moving, but also manages to cleverly move the plot forward. Some of the other Batfamily members have not been written this well since the New 52. It's also full of fun Easter eggs for long-time Batman fans.
10
 Grayson Annual #1 Dec 24, 2014

A very deep and cleverly-written issue, that is a contender of one of the best one-shots written, and puts most of the overhyped Big 2 superhero comics to shame. The issue starts off with a major event, and each subsequent page reveals more and more about how things came to be, while also putting things in a new perspective. It's a shame that so many paid reviewers (such as from IGN and Newsarama) managed to blindly miss the mark on this one-shot.

A beautiful finish for a legendary run. Why can't more comics rise up to meet this standard?

Big, powerful, and epic. Everything that an event comic wants to be, without the convolutedness.
10
 Southern Bastards #8 Apr 8, 2015
9.5
 Action Comics (2011) #41 Jun 3, 2015

Excellent issue that reveals a lot about this new Bruce Wayne, and the tragedy behind him.

Best start to a Batman series all year, and finally a Joker story that isn't cliched drivel. Nice to finally get a good Batman story after how comically bad Three Jokers ended up being.

Problem with comics these days is that whenever anyone does something interesting, all the fanboys who are used to the bland mediocrity of Johns/Bendis/Tomasi start whining because things go over their head. Grant Morrison would have been tarred and feathered today. And of course, the top "voted" review is whining incessantly about Batwoman being gay.
9.5
 Catwoman (2011) #45 Oct 15, 2015
9.5
 Convergence: Nightwing / Oracle #2 May 6, 2015
9.5
 Gotham By Midnight #9 Sep 23, 2015

Very strong character-driven issue. Janin's facial expressions and body language convey subtle character ticks. Dialogue is wonderful, and the ending leaves certain implications that are reminiscent of another certain superhero's origin story.
9.5
 Grayson #10 Jul 22, 2015

Tom King tells a heavy story through action and strong visuals. The story is layered with subtle developments, and the art is outstanding.

Such a powerful and tightly plotted comic. There's nothing like it from the Big 2.

Beautifully choreographed fight scenes.

A great issue about two characters opening up their insecurities to one another. But even beyond that, there are twists and turns within that keeps the reader guessing. It's a break from the action, but it's no less significant. This is the best writing Kyle Rayner has had in years.
9.5
 Omega Men #5 Oct 7, 2015

There's a heartwarming meta moment in there, but more importantly, this book continues to deliver interesting twists and turns, while organically molding these characters together.
9.0
 Action Comics (2011) #42 Jul 1, 2015

Not a lot of good books this week, but this has been a consistent standout. By far the best Superman ongoing since Morrison, no question.

A real standout title. Pretty sad that people who don't read comics are review bombing this

Really well-executed story. Great use of "show, don't tell".

Not for those who need everything to be spoonfed to them.
9.0
 Black Canary (2015) #3 Aug 23, 2015
9.0
 Catwoman (2011) #39 Feb 25, 2015

Not a climactic ending, but still a very satisfying one. A couple of subplots are ended rather weirdly, but overall it's a strong transition to the next stage of the greater story arc. Lots of subtle characterization all around.

Powerful issue in which dominoes start falling into place.
9.0
 Catwoman (2011) #44 Sep 9, 2015
9.0
 Descender #1 Mar 4, 2015

Top pick of the week. A unique art style, a highly relatable main character, and lots of Egyptian mythology.

Fun and adorable.
9.0
 Gotham Academy (2014) #10 Sep 9, 2015

Fun and adorable story that still manages to add to the Joker's mystique.
9.0
 Gotham By Midnight #5 Mar 25, 2015
9.0
 Grayson #4 Jan 16, 2015
9.0
 Grayson #9 Jun 24, 2015
9.0
 Grayson Vol. 1: Agents Of Spyral Jun 3, 2015
9.0
 Green Arrow (2011) #41 Jun 3, 2015
9.0
 Justice League: Darkseid War: Green Lantern #1 Nov 11, 2015

You know you got a pretty solid comic when you know that it triggers the diseased part of the Internet.
9.0
 Prez (2015) #2 Jul 22, 2015

Secret Six is back for good, and it reads just like how a Secret Six book should.

A well-written dialogue issue that brings some closure to Scott Summers's revolution. When Bendis is good, he is actually good.

An interesting one-shot that takes a hard look at the societal problems in Gotham
8.5
 Batman (2016) #4 Aug 3, 2016

Seeley's dialogue flows a lot better than Tynion's, and he seems to have a handle on the different personalities. Art work looks really good in motion.

Lots of chess pieces being placed on the board. The art is a sharp contrast from what came before, but it does its job well. Slow, but strong issue none-the-less.

Moves at a slow, but deliberate pace. This issue was mainly setup, but could lead to some very big developments.

Simone has a really good handle on these characters, and builds up tension for the upcoming conflict very well. She also dives deep into the psychological effect of the dome on the citizens of Gotham. One of the best Convergence issues this week. It's a lot more than just fanservice.

Classic Rucka storytelling. Would love to see him back at DC writing these characters.
8.5
 Detective Comics (2011) #45 Oct 8, 2015

The art looks sharp, and the plot is slowing coming together. Shows some promise.
8.5
 Effigy #2 Mar 1, 2015
8.5
 Grayson #7 Feb 4, 2015
8.5
 Grayson #13 Oct 28, 2015
8.5
 Justice League 3001 #4 Sep 24, 2015
8.5
 Midnighter (2015) #3 Aug 5, 2015

Rock solid action sequences, and some good chemistry and banter for a buddy comedy team-up.
8.5
 Nightwing (2016) #2 Aug 3, 2016
8.5
 Nightwing (2016) #92 May 25, 2022

Gleason shows a lot of promise, and his enthusiasm for the character really shines through. This issue has a lot of heart mixed with non-stop action.
8.5
 Secret Six (2014) #4 Jul 22, 2015

This is more in line with what I expected from Starfire. Kory is a fish out of the water, but she is empathetic and will stubbornly stick up for those she considers her friends. Already a much better characterization than the first 20 issues of Red Hood and the Outlaws.
8.5
 Superman (2011) #41 Jun 24, 2015
8.5
 Superman / Wonder Woman (2013) #20 Aug 23, 2015

Best writing in a Teen Titan comic since forever.

8.5
 Thor (2014) #2 Feb 14, 2015
8.5
 Thor (2014) #3 Feb 14, 2015
8.5
 Thor (2014) #4 Feb 14, 2015
8.5
 Titans Hunt #1 Oct 21, 2015
8.5
 We Are Robin #4 Sep 23, 2015

Plenty of humor, and just a nice story all around. Even more enjoyable than Superior Foes.
8.0
 Ant-Man (2015) #3 Mar 11, 2015
8.0
 Archie (2015) #10 Jul 28, 2016

This series has had a lot of hits and misses, but this was its strongest issue yet. Babs finally feels like a character, and the dialogue is no longer getting in the way of the art.
8.0
 Batgirl (2011) Annual #3 Jul 29, 2015

A decent ending; still doesn't live up to Snyder's Black Mirror, though.
8.0
 Batman (2011) #45 Oct 14, 2015
8.0
 Batman and Robin (2011) #38 Jan 21, 2015

A fun and heartwarming finale to the series.
8.0
 Batman And Robin Eternal #1 Oct 7, 2015
8.0
 Batman And Robin Eternal #3 Oct 21, 2015
8.0
 Batman And Robin Eternal #6 Nov 11, 2015

Excellent art, with a solid plot that introduces a cast of supporting characters, and an angle for a first arc.
8.0
 Convergence: Superman #1 Apr 8, 2015

Strong, character driven book.

It'll probably read better in a trade, but it's slowly coming together. The main things going against this book are its large roster, and its ties to World's End and Convergence.
8.0
 Gotham Academy (2014) #4 Jan 29, 2015
8.0
 Gotham Academy (2014) #6 Mar 25, 2015
8.0
 Grayson Annual #2 Oct 1, 2015
8.0
 Justice League (2011) #45 Oct 21, 2015

Fun, outlandish, violent, and features some rough trashtalk.
8.0
 Midnighter (2015) #4 Sep 2, 2015
8.0
 Robin: Son of Batman #4 Sep 16, 2015
8.0
 Secret Six (2014) #2 Feb 11, 2015

Well-crafted atmosphere and setting, beautiful artwork, and just enough of a hint of mystery to keep the reader hooked.
8.0
 Starfire #4 Sep 9, 2015
8.0
 Superman (2011) #42 Jul 29, 2015
8.0
 Superman (2016) #4 Aug 3, 2016
8.0
 Thor (2014) #1 Feb 14, 2015
7.5
 Batman And Robin Eternal #4 Oct 28, 2015
7.5
 Convergence: Harley Quinn #1 Apr 8, 2015
7.5
 Convergence: Speed Force #1 Apr 8, 2015

Manapul's art is wonderful. Nice character moments with Bruce before the case goes underway.

It leaves a lot of questions in the open, but it's a solid start. Far better than Convergence, World's End, or Tom Taylor's mediocre run.
7.5
 Gotham By Midnight #3 Jan 29, 2015

Plays up the naive card a little too much, but it's fun and silly in a good way. And it's much better written than all the crap that was in Red Hood and the Outlaws.
7.5
 Starfire #3 Aug 12, 2015
7.0
 Action Comics (2011) #45 Oct 7, 2015

Tarr is doing her own layouts, which means that the book's story flows better. However, her art seems to have taken a step back.

7.0
 Batgirl (2011) #42 Jul 29, 2015
7.0
 Batgirl (2011) #43 Aug 26, 2015
7.0
 Batgirl (2016) #1 Jul 28, 2016
7.0
 Batman Beyond (2015) #5 Oct 7, 2015

It's alright. Tynion seems to have a handle on the character (much moreso than anything else he's written). Still doesn't compare to the old Hellblazer, but it's better than New 52 Constantine.

Would be a lot better if it weren't for the godawful Lobdell-inspired narration.
7.0
 Cyborg #1 Jul 22, 2015
7.0
 Earth 2: Society #4 Sep 10, 2015
7.0
 Green Arrow (2016) #4 Aug 3, 2016

It was kind of fun, but the art is rather lackluster.
7.0
 Secret Six (2014) #1 Dec 5, 2014
7.0
 Spider-Gwen #1 Feb 26, 2015

A great story that really gets to the heart of Superman... but JRJR's art makes it a rough ride.
6.5
 Action Comics (2011) #40 Mar 25, 2015
6.5
 Action Comics (2011) #44 Sep 10, 2015
6.5
 All-New All-Different Marvel Point One #1 Oct 7, 2015

It's a weird start to this new run. It tries to imitate Fraction's run in some ways, but also tries to be different in others. It doesn't really have a solid footing.

Endgame has been good, but reviewers are really overrating this to hell. Most of this issue is just building up for the climax, and it doesn't really stand on its own. It's still nowhere as good as Snyder's other works, like The Black Mirror, American Vampire, or The Wake.
6.5
 Batman: Eternal #43 Jan 29, 2015

Seems like 20 pages of the writers trying to justify all the filler as well as last week's hamfisted plot twist, followed by one more "twist" that everyone saw coming months ago.
6.5
 Black Canary (2015) #4 Sep 16, 2015

Writing is excellent, but the lazy art (especially when it comes to faces) is really hurting this title. Still one of DC's top 3 books, but it could be so much better.
6.5
 Convergence #1 Apr 8, 2015

Poor ending that wrapped up too quickly, and oversimplified the themes of this arc.

The pacing is really choppy and the sequencing of events is poorly timed. Not having Manapul on art hurts the book.
6.5
 Earth 2 #29 Dec 7, 2014
6.5
 Green Arrow (2011) #44 Sep 3, 2015
6.5
 Midnighter (2015) #2 Jul 1, 2015

There's been a surprising level of competence in these recent New Suicide Squad issues. There are distinct personalities and hints of character development. The plot is still lackluster, but there are seeds sewn throughout.
6.5
 We Are Robin #2 Jul 22, 2015
6.0
 Action Comics (2016) #960 Jul 28, 2016
6.0
 Batgirl (2011) #38 Jan 15, 2015

The pacing and dialogue is still pretty clunky at times, but it's getting better. There's an interesting message about digital identity embedded in here. Overall, this new run had its share of flaws, but still shows promise, though it's not quite as good as some of the other "experimental" Batbooks like Catwoman, Grayson, or Gotham Academy.

There's potential here, and the art by Chang is outstanding. But there's very little in the way of plot or character development here. It spends way too much time trying to recap Futures End, and that's the main problem with this book. Its premise is too convoluted and alienating to readers who didn't commit to a 48-issue weekly. And every future issue is going to have to justify how it has a Robin from the near future being flung into a far future that may or may not exist anymore. Compare and contrast what the writers of Grayson did: they distanced themselves from Forever Evil, and provided their own, much simplified, setup.
6.0
 Green Arrow (2011) #45 Oct 8, 2015
6.0
 Green Lantern (2011) Annual #4 Sep 30, 2015

The writing is very inconsistent and heavy handed, but the art is colorful and expressive. It has potential to be very good, but the writers need to be willing to let the artist shine through.

Wrapped itself up too quickly, and the whole political/racism angle was just a cheap plot device. Artwork is excellent, though.

Dull origin story
5.5
 Justice League (2011) #41 Jun 3, 2015

It's not bad, but it feels derivative of other similar books coming out around this same time. The art is nice, but the writing tries a little too hard to be "meta", and the humor doesn't really stick. What it really needs is a solid angle to separate it from other Spider books.
5.5
 Star Wars: Princess Leia #1 Mar 4, 2015
5.5
 Superman / Wonder Woman (2013) #21 Sep 16, 2015
5.5
 We Are Robin #1 Jun 24, 2015
5.0
 Amazing Spider-Man (2014) #13 Feb 11, 2015
5.0
 Batgirl (2011) #44 Sep 23, 2015
5.0
 Batman / Superman (2013) #24 Sep 10, 2015

Could see what it was going for, but James Tynion is just not a good writer. It was too dense with frivolous dialogue, and the layouts seem like they were done by an amateur.

The art was really inconsistent, and the writing was kind of all over the place. It was hard to establish voices for all of the characters.

This whole event has been one big "ok". Lot of exposition and splash pages, but very little worthwhile happening.
5.0
 Flash (2011) #40 Mar 25, 2015

Mediocre event comic with too many tie-ins, a convoluted plot, and Liefeld-esque art.

The "political commentary" (if you can call it that) was exploitative and awful.
5.0
 Justice League United #12 Aug 13, 2015
5.0
 Star Wars (2014) #2 Feb 4, 2015

The Finches basically threw away everything that they had been building up. Not the worst choice, but it's hard to get excited about their future plans.

A rather pointless issue with love triangle drama, and very little plot.
4.5
 Invincible Iron Man (2015) #2 Oct 22, 2015

Does nothing that justifies having another Justice League book.

Mediocre event comic. You're better off wiki-ing the plot, and spending the money on a comic that tells a story instead.
4.0
 Amazing Spider-Man (2014) #14 Feb 11, 2015

Surprised by all of these stellar reviews. This was an incredibly bland comic. Slott's Spider-Man has been bland ever since the previous re-launch.

Filler
4.0
 Green Arrow (2011) Annual #1 Oct 8, 2015

All narration, and no substance. Reads like a Scott Lobdell comic. Wish Soule stayed on to see this through.

Typical overhyped "SUPER EPIC BACON EVENT" crap. Wish Hickman would stop being wasted on this sort of promotional pulp.

It just reads like overhyped (and overpriced) fanservice. It's not horribly written, and the art is passable at certain points. But it hardly tells a story worth reading, and instead just rehashes a few personality traits from the films.

If this is a parody, then well done. If not... lol
3.5
 Convergence: Batman and Robin #1 Apr 8, 2015

A dull and trite story that goes nowhere in terms of character development for the main character.

Lackluster ending to a lackluster series with too many bad subplots. The Jason Todd subplot was just cringe-inducing.
3.0
 Batman: Eternal Vol. 3 Oct 7, 2015

If you give this comic a bad review or say anything critical about it, Sean Murphy will cry on social media.
3.0
 Civil War II #4 Jul 28, 2016
3.0
 Injustice: Year Three #15 Jan 16, 2015

Still pretty bad. Characters continue to be incredibly shallow, much like they've been for the whole series. Writing is flat, and the artwork is just lackluster. Not sure why websites like IGN and CBR drool over this so much, other than video game ad revenue, I guess.
3.0
 Injustice: Year Three #19 Feb 4, 2015
3.0
 Red Hood and the Outlaws: Rebirth #1 Jul 28, 2016
3.0
 Secret Wars (2015) #2 May 14, 2015

Exactly what everyone wants: a Scott Lobdell book in which the main character has an in-story reason for explaining everything in narration boxes.
2.5
 Injustice: Year Three #18 Jan 29, 2015
2.5
 Injustice: Year Three #24 Mar 25, 2015

It's nice to have a book highlighting all these B and C-list characters, but it fails to do anything interesting with them. Parker is a promising writer, so this is really disappointing.

Slightly better, but still a poor book. Plenty of unfunny jokes ("Red Arse dur hur hur"), and it feels like there's maybe only 8 pages of actual story stretched out giant panels.

Art was awful, the character dynamics was flat and inconsistent, and kept going off tangent. The writing was unfocused. Everything felt phoned in.

Pointless story, with bland dialogue.
2.0
 Flash (2011) #42 Jul 22, 2015

"Objectify me and you'll bleed, because I am a weapon." That line says all you need to know about the quality of the writing here.
2.0
 Injustice: Year Four #6 Jun 10, 2015
2.0
 Injustice: Year Four #7 Jun 17, 2015

More cringe-worthy and ham-fisted dialogue, more plot-induced stupidity, and more pointless deaths for cheap shock value.
2.0
 Injustice: Year Three #23 Mar 4, 2015
2.0
 New Suicide Squad #9 Jun 10, 2015

It's slightly improved from the previous run. But it's still stuffed with cringey, awful dialogue, and an abundance of useless narration boxes. Still the consistently worst book of the post-Flashpoint world. After 41 issues, it's pretty clear that the "Red Hood as a main character" experiment is a failure.

Reads like Twitter bait, honestly. Hard to believe that this snoozefest comes from the same writer as DC vs Vampires.

More bland tie-in material. WB should just cut the crap and sell advertisements for Injustice 2 instead. They'll get more 10/10s from IGN that way.
1.5
 Injustice: Year Four #2 May 14, 2015
1.5
 Injustice: Year Four #5 Jun 3, 2015

Lobdell tries to be "funny", but the execution works just as well as how you'd expect an out-of-touch veteran writer's attempt to appeal to 13 year olds to be.
1.5
 Red Hood / Arsenal #5 Oct 17, 2015
1.5
 Red Hood And The Outlaws #37 Jan 15, 2015

Pretentious, and overrated. Shows that just because a comic is creator-owned, it doesn't mean it's good.
1.0
 Batman: Eternal #25 Jan 15, 2015

There is actually a panel in which a villain tells the hero, "I didn't rape you. You secretly wanted it all along."
1.0
 Civil War II #3 Jul 28, 2016
1.0
 Injustice: Gods Among Us #1 Jan 29, 2015
1.0
 Injustice: Year Three #16 Jan 15, 2015

If you thought that the writing here couldn't get worse, well, you were wrong. Lobdell tries hard to stir up emotions from these one-dimensional characters, but it all comes across as a 13 year old's first attempt at philosophy. Narration boxes full of fragmented and incoherent sentences are littered all over the page. "I am what I am. I am not what I am not." Cringe-inducing lines such as these are just the tip of the iceberg.
1.0
 Red Hood And The Outlaws #1 Jan 16, 2015

Really bad fanfiction issue, where everyone is written horribly out of character.
1.0
 Red Hood And The Outlaws #18 Aug 8, 2015
1.0
 Red Hood And The Outlaws #38 Feb 6, 2015

Pretty much a representation of this whole series. There's no real characterization to speak of, and the narrative structure consists of characters telling each other what the plot is, followed by random panels of explosions. There's no rhyme or reason. It's a problem that has plagued this series from the beginning, as none of these characters have any chemistry with each other, other than the narrator telling us that they're supposedly friends. Well, Starfire's getting salvaged, and I wouldn't be surprised if this Outlaw history is quickly forgotten. Jason and Roy will continue to run around doing nothing.

You'd think after 6 volumes, the characters would exhibit more than one dimension, but they don't. Still the most consistently bad series of the New 52.

Farewell to the worst comic of the last decade. Nepotism doesn't make for good comics, folks.

Up until now, this series was a strong feminist book with smart writing, and a nice bit of humor. Unfortunately, this issue decides to drop its strong feminist message in favor of a cringe-inducing tangential rant on straw men that sinks to the same level as the misogynists on Fox News. It's as if Jason Aaron suddenly allowed a 13 year old Tumblr misandrist to write 5 of his pages. It's an embarassment compared to other great female-led books such as Ms. Marvel, Genevieve Valentine's Catwoman, Azzarello's Wonder Woman, Revival, Captain Marvel, etc. Hopefully, this series gets back on track from this ill-advised mishap.

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