OK! Now I'm fully on board for Jamie's story moving board. The cliff hanger ending of this issue provides, not only a WTF moment, but some clarity to what's been happening so far. the issue does enough leg work that we can ascertain, moving forward, majority of this 12 issue run will focus on both past & present events? maybe some of these events will tie in together? we'll see. But a solid issue. artwork is good, action panels are clean, potential supporting characters are interesting, etc. Solid, solid issue. more

pretty standard origin. introduces the usually story elements we associate with a teenager hero. Interesting family dynamic, weird powers, goofy yet fun friend trio, and more importantly the mysterious set up for the rest of the series. This is a fun issue that establishes the sort of journey Jamie Reyes will go on. His struggles, potential triumphs, and his sprawling adventure through the sci-fi portion of DC comics' world. It's really interesting. I also appreciate they set up this weird rivalry between Jamie & Guy Gardner. I hope they expand on that little feud. more

Actually surprised by how fun & rather emotional this issue is. Mark Waid & Dan Mora continue their plunge into a very upbeat, fun & beautifully drawn series. Its funny, artfully expressive, and just a good time. But I think this issue truly shines with what subject matter is tackles. The introduction of David aka Boy Thunder, provides a unique experience that I feel we don't get to see much within dc. And that's the understood sympathy for being an orphan. More importantly, I think, is how to manage and express the trauma of loosing your planet & your parents. Its something that Superman, Batman & Dick Grayson & know very well. This entire issue is three orphans, embracing a new one & its quite beautiful. Very emotional even. Fun issue & I want more. Im excited to see how the response to Boy Thunder will be in a few years. Maybe he'll become a well known character that draws more readers in. more

Gillan & Schiti provide dialogue & art to a very impressive first outing that's well paced, not overbearing & gives respect to the work Gillan put into Eternals & Hickman's X-men. The story unfolds in a way that isn't daunting to the reader & gives enough context of previous events that, like myself, will get you curious. Seriously! I want to go back & read Eternals just to learn more about Uranos. A solid start to what I feel will be an epic event. more

williamson’s writing & samprre art propels this second chapter of a surprisingly fun & intriguing story. Issue two provides a very impressive confrontation between Nightwing & Deathstroke that I hope goes down in history, as one of the best Interaction between these two. You feel the history between these characters, the anger, hatred, pain both has brought. Even more, you feel the embarrassment Slade Wilson wears on his shoulders simply for having this long of a conflict with a group of teens. Its amazing. Furthermore this issue establishes that this conflict has brought pain & hurt across the entirety of the titans roster. But more importantly, it solidifies, as many other stories do, that Nightwing is a pillar of dc comics. When deathstroke says “no on will care if I kill anyone else in this room. But you…they’ll all care.” That statement is true! Williamson understands these characters.
Lastly I just want give a shout out to Superman for what he does. I need a Dick Grayson & Jonathan Kent mini series comic run. These two are great together. Also shout out to Black Adam. I feel that he’s gonna put this new roster of heroes through the ringer. more

Priest constructs, what's surprisingly in continuity, a self-contain world that feels lived and rich with characters, locations & a story that could potentially set up the legacy of Black Adam. We see Teth Adam has been so accustom to life as Black Adam that his day to day activities center around political, both minor & large in scale, disputes both in Kanhdaq & international, taking the metro subway in Washington DC, to having healthy sparring matches with Gods of all kind...including New Gods. But when a citizen of Kanhdaq is murdered & a mysterious illness latching itself to Black Adam, it puts the story into full gear that seams to be divining deep into the Black Adam mythos and may question why this character exist. Or more importantly the purpose for Black Adam within context of the DC Universe. What does he bring, what does he represents, has those depictions changed, does he need a successor, can this new legacy character, Malik, bring a new respectability & pride to the title that is Black Adam? etc. Its very intriguing. Much of this story carried by the stunning artwork as well. Literally the opening fight between Black Adam & Darkseid is ORGASMIC! My only complaint is that Malik feels like he stepped outta 2011. Hopefully that changes but I'm sticking around for #2. This was a great first issue. more

Brad Meltzer is becoming my favorite Justice League writer. I was brought to his existence thanks to his story "identity Crisis' and damn! that's one hell of a story. That series contains multiple WTF moments. But it also has a number of creative character highlights. And I say that because reading this second issue, Brad does all of that. Story is engaging, multiple WTF moments and interesting character introductions & interactions. Seriously! This chapter does more establishment of the story but it further more of the intrigue for the reader. Characters have rather unique struggles taking place, the trinity are still in discussion for new team members and even that gets a little messy. My favorite moment is setting up that Parasite is running a business where supes or meta-humans can have their powers drained for a few hours or a day, allowing them to live a normal life. The implications of a system like that is gigantic and deserves further exploration. more

Meltzer's recap of the DC's Trinity, from the beginning of their team-ups to when this was originally released, 2006, garners a love for DC Comics' history as a whole but also for specific characters...The Trinity. The issue plays like a umpteenth anniversary video for Batman, Superman & Wonder Woman. We are exposed to their ups & downs, triumphs, & most vulnerable moments, that they were able to share with each other. From Batman & Robin's first team up with superman, the first outing of the Justice League, the death of Superman, to multiple weddings & even wonder woman giving up immortality for love, provides this landscape that's both filled with history but also endlessly expansive, leaving room for Meltzer, and the inevitable future JL writers, to create more stories, more iconic moments, creative interactions\team-ups and more. It's a phenomenal issue that every fan of the Justice League should add to their collection. Stellar work...shit is amazing!



The second half of this issue, which is the actual first issue of the Meltzer's sets up and rather unique JL run. Our iconic trio are stuck in deliberations for the new Justice League roster all the while heroes & villains are disappearing. Red Tornado starts probably the most interesting arc for the character, & we're introduced to the potential new members of the league (black Lightning, black canary, arsenal, etc.) Thought this is all leading to a peculiar story, this issue is strictly set up. So don't expect any big reveals or bombastic moments for any of the characters. more

Johnson blew my mind with "Murder Falcon," focusing on isolation, regret, anger, love, acceptance & overcoming the toughest of obstacles, so I was elated to hear that he was doing another limited series. And boy! was I impressed. As someone who doesn't dabble in the wrestling realm, DO A POWERBOMB delivers a decent introduction into a story fueled by beautiful art, interesting family dynamic, and a mysterious supernatural element & character that will be further explored throughout the series. It has a similar set up to Murder Falcon where the first issue feels somewhat simplistic. You have your traditional set up for character arcs, introduction of a supernatural element to spice things up, and what have you. Where this issue differs is in its ending. Murder Falcon began a story that felt very expansive but ended up being a deeper & more personal story. Do A Powerbomb flips it. It feels personal but the implications of what our protagonist ends up doing could have a wider impact on the world of this story. Or at least I hope it does. Overall, a solid first issue. Story set up works, artwork is superb...as usual, and I appreciate the introduction of Mr Necroton. Fun first issue. more

a solid celebratory issue.

Millar & Scalera's outing with a retired London Spy brings an impressive appeal to a genre that needed a little boost. Kingsman provides the young, inexperienced but hot new spy. Daniel Craig's Bond gave us an agent from to start to a questionable finish. Now "King of Spies" dives into a retired spy, on the literal last few days of his life, beginning a tour of redemption & forgiveness. Not just to the people in his personal life but for the innocents who were harmed in his very flashy, boastful, & rather raw spy adventures. All this is propelled by Miller & Scalera's visual decisions. They offer deliberate action scenes & story panels, that are comical, staged but provide a sense of luck, implied camera angles/perspective & more. It all works, for me. I will definitely pick up the trade when it's available. more

I will always appreciate the meticulous nature some writers have when crafting a DC Elseworld story. Issue 2 gives us a better look at the key players into this upcoming War between humanity & vampires. It's focused, well-paced, & visually great. Dialogue is sharp, artwork fits & helps amplify story beats & even comedic moments. It all works well. My favorite portion of this issue is how it showcases the versatility & brilliance of them all. They're the best family of all Dc Comics. more

Story that skips unnecessary set up & get's straight to the point. We're introduced to our main cast, the conflict & so o it's key players/cast of characters. This was a solid introduction for this story.

Issue 11 focuses on a brief yet impactful Radiant Black & Pink team all the while getting us readers use to having Nathan back in the story. Nathan & Marshall's friendship is reestablished & we get to see more powered individuals within the Radiant Universe/Existence. Pretty solid issue.

The premise of this issue is very very simple but I came for the attempt at making one continuous imagine in with that being said...they succeeded. I commend Bruno Redundo's art work & the amount of work it took him & Lucas to draw & color this issue.

Superman told Lex to "take this L" this series is a hoot.

As a first time reader of Mark Russell's & viewer of Steve Lieber's art, One-Star Squadron is the surprise hit of the month for me. Taking C, D & E list heroes into an environment where they're practically working paycheck to paycheck is BRILLIANT! They implemented the struggles of what one could say is a has-been & now has to take any job possible to either reclaim their fame or just survive. And thanks to this set up, we'll get to see how many of these characters cope with this realization & how it affects their family/relatives...mainly gangbuster & his wife. Really excited for issue 2 of this series. more

@nd issue continues the strides left in issue 1. Taylor is taking his time with not only setting the stage for this story, but also expanding the world & cast of characters. We introductions to a new son for Jefferson & clark's sister. She's brand new & appears to me more temperamental & "act first, think later" in her actions. Love the teases for other characters like Blu Devil, Flash, Gorilla Grodd, etc. This was a fun issue. more

OK! The first few pages of this book definitely feels like an "all men are evil" narrative thanks to Hera's introduction to the victims of man's world & the meeting of the God's between Hera, Zeus, Ares, Aphrodite, etc, but the book begins to expand & presents a story that sets you up for an intense yet tragic origin story. This is all thanks to DeConnick's & Jimenez's collaboration both in writing & art. Jimnez brings Dennoick's writing to life in his artwork. You can tell they had meetings upon meetings to accomplish a book of this stature. My only concern for this series is that the art may be too impressive? My eyes can't really focus on what to look at exactly. Every page has a multiple of eye candy artwork that you can't help but admire for minutes upon end. And combine that with what DeConnick is writing, plus the mention of Nubia & The Amazon's "Well of The Lost Souls," then you have a very impressive, damn near surprisingly enjoyable first chapter introduction.

Here's my only complaint? How does this end? I'm aware of the amazons living on Themyscira and what not. But in other stories that island is presented as a paradise for women. How will DeConnick explain that the island is now a prison of some sorts? Will she establish that the amazons embraced this prison & made it their own paradise or will she change their origin all together? The first page of the book states "between the bitter war between the amazons & the Gods of men..the amazons lost." So how will she explain that? With that being said, i'm cautiously optimistic to see where this story goes. more

Donny Cates & Ryan Ottley, one of my favorite artists thanks to Invincible, take over after Al Ewing's "Immortal Hulk" (which I haven't read) & they managed to pull me in. Issue 1 doesn't feel like it will focus on Banner much but instead establishes Bruce Banner & the next big villain for The Avenegers & Earth & to be honest, this was truly scary. We'll clearly learn about more of Bruce's trauma but this book feels more like "Bruce has gone crazy & we all need to stop him. He's a bigger threat than the hulk guys." And that's extremely horrid. How do you handle stop someone who's been on the verge of a mental breakdown for years, & essentially blames themselves & others for their pain? Can you face an enemy who's been a close friend & knows every way you'll attack them? Who help you develop techniques to save the world? What do you do? more

Ridley brings T'challa back to earth & provides what you could say is a spy thriller? We ditch the intergalactic empire for a more streamlined &, in comparison, simplistic kind of story. And it works. The series establishes T'challa's current status in life from being a king of Wakanda, only in name, having no political power, etc. Furthermore we see that T'challa's biggest problems are one, trying to fix the mistakes of operating within the shadows, & two, spreading himself too thin. He has secrets that even his sister, The Avengers, & other trusted individuals didn't exists. And thanks to the final page of this issue, we see that it's gonna cause friction & potentially violent altercations between him & those trusted individuals. This is a solid set up & more streamlined introduction to the next Black Panther arc. can't wait for issue two. more

I ALMOST CRIED AT THE END OF THIS ISSUE!! Higgins continues to toy with my emotions.

Matt continues to struggle with his inner demons only this time, its through the lens of Matt as a Parol Officer & not daredevil. Spiderman & Detective North's conversation was pretty interesting. Never read a spiderman who acts this way before but it's interesting. Fun issue.

Issue 3 continues the fast paced mission the titans have been on. Half the team is on the hunt for Lady Vic while another member, Superboy, is being tortured by Blackfire, without the teams knowing. Which is unfortunate because Superboy gets put through the ringer in this issue. Then again, every issue it appears to get worse & worse for the character. I'm interested in seeing where they go with superboy though. But unfortunately that's overshadowed by Red Hood being the main focus of this issue. Or at least gets most of the pages spent on his antics and daredevil like actions. We see how much of a daring hero he is & how he doesn't follow rules. He's the type to react first & ask questions later and I must say, it is entertaining. This chapter showcases the dynamic between the heroes & more specifically, how they all react to Red Hood. They're use to his smart-ass comments/remarks , his over-reactionary ways, & its fun. Overall a solid issue. more

This series just keeps getting better & better. The one thing I enjoy about Tom Taylor is that he's able to give short, standout moments to characters who usually don't get much love. Quicksilver has such a impactful moment. Its visually impressive & drives the story forward. This issue still feels like set up but it was enjoyable.

THIS SERIES GETS BETTER WITH EVERY ISSUE!!! PHENOMENAL. Issue four continues the balance being a superhero origin story & having social commentary. You're never given too much of one or the other. Furthermore, the story continues to improve on the Hawkins family dynamic to the point where even if they all don't agree with each other's decisions, they support them fully. There's nuance, love, understanding, & trust within this family. From their conversation about Virgil potentially hiding out until things down die to when his sister gives him the jacket containing glucose pills, etc. Besides that, the issue does the other usual superhero things we're use to seeing but it feels different, and that's all due to just the characters being used, the script, & artwork all being top notch. Yes, some panels have rather "let's just get done. The deadline is coming." art. But man, when Chris Cross' & Vita Ayala's art shines...IT FUCKING SHINES! Especially within the last few pages. They bring exquisite visual dynamics & life to the fight between Static & Hotstreak. Can't wait for issue 5! more

The ending of this book is what sold me on wanting to continue more of this story. Dick Grayson is my favorite comicbook character with Mr Miracle & invincible being tied for second. And I've been yearning for a recent book that involves dick as Robin, especially one that isn't technically a flashback. If you read nightwing from new 52 & upward, every story involves some flashback to his time as robin but we never get to new series with him as the boy wonder. So it's safe to say that I was eager for this book & preordered it the moment I could. And with that being said, though this book contains a lot of the main points that we associate with batman training a robin, and more specifically the mishaps he had with Dick Grayson, we're still presented with a unique take on the origins of the first robin. Dick Grayson is the main focus & its great to see how difficult his relationship is with Bruce. The reveal of the "official robin" suit I think is my favorite moment. It shows that first inkling of the struggle these two will always have...bruce invading further into someone's life without their permission. I'll pick up #2 more

A fine but also disappointing ending to a rather fun ride. The story lacks what I think would've been a big finish or a more impactful story. This issue has more personal impact for the team but the story starts off as being a huge thing for most of earth & the "United Planets Assembly." And I wish we were able to see more of their thoughts on everything that's happening. Killowag & Jessica Cruz don't show up after issue 2, the members of the league, who make guest appearances in #1, aren't there. Basically for a story that's implies the "last ride" for the OG members of the team, & spans the universe to some degree, this feels uneventful & lackluster. Yes it's a more personal story, which is fine, But I would prefer an ending that had an impact with other characters & organizations introduced in this story.

Also the title of this story kind of lies to you. Its called the "last ride" implying these characters will either die, retire or end something. But instead we get the Justice League now being expanded to the entire universe. So in some ways its the last ride for the "Justice League" but it's the beginning for the new team that is "Justice League Universe" more

Did they just tease the "Empire of Shadows" as the next potential DC company event? If so, I'm kind of down.

This issue feels more useful & entertaining than anything Morrison has done with Superman & The Authority. Since this is essentially a one shot, the story doesn't waste time & gets your from story beat to story beat. Superman & Batman have their classic interactions, the Authority has the usual characters that sticks out, & the story/premise is very straight forward. But where I think this one-shot shines is in three areas. Hairsine & Templesmith's artwork, an interesting story that connects to previous dc comic events, & lastly, Midnight & Batman's slight rivalry (more like a dick swinging contest that only midnighter partakes in) These are the three things that make this issue work for me. If you hear an announcement that Dc comics will have an event coming called "Empire of Shadows," remember you read it here first. Fun issue.

My only problem is the issue saying this is somehow the team from Grant Morrison's "Superman & The Authority" but that superman has been around since the 60s & is wearing a Kingdom Come inspired, careless suit. more

An issue that suffers from being literal setup. Nubia & The Amazons issue 1 gives you the broad strokes of the island & it's inhabitants. Small & quick glimpses of sections of Themyscira such as the library, well of souls, etc. You don't actually get time to know any of the characters unfortunately because the book is focused on setting you up for issue 2. My only complaint with this issue is the concept of the "well of souls." The idea is interesting but much more will need to be explored with it. For now, its main focus is providing second chances at life for women who were victims of crimes in man's world...ok. Also I hope the last five issues expand the influence of whatever is being guarded at this door mentioned in the story. I don't want something like this to only be contained within the island. I would prefer, what appears to be a dangerous threat coming, to be a danger to the entire earth of dc comics. more