I have been reading comics since I was eleven - over a quarter-century! I love them as an art form as well as the characters, and want to see them continue to grow as a respectable medium. It's my humble honor and privilege to act as editor-in-chief of Comic Watch!
Batman: Three Jokers #3
Batman: Three Jokers #3 ( @geoffjohns @JasonFabok @bdanderson13 Leigh) is a master class in sequential art storytelling that dares to tread on some extremely sacred ground to bring its mystery home, and succeeds. DO NOT miss this comic! #dccomics
DetailsThe Scumbag #1
The Scumbag #1 ( @Remender @lewislarosa @MorenoDinisio @ruswooton) is a profane, gnarly, gut-bustingly hilarious look at a world whose fate is in the hands of the absolute worst person on it. Ernie Ray Clementine may not be anyone’s idea of a hero, but he’s got the job whether he wants it or not (though he’d rather just roll a joint).#ImageComics
Details“Doom Metal” finds its mid-tempo groove in Justice League #55 ( @Williamson_Josh Robson Rocha @DHenriquesinks @rfajardojr) , leaning strongly into the inherent strengths of its quest-style story and really running wild with them to great effect. Strong characterization and crisp, detailed art bring it all home. Don’t miss out on this one!
DetailsDark Nights: Death Metal – Robin King #1 ( @PeterJTomasi @rileyrossmo1 @ivanplascencia Rob Leigh) takes its title character and fleshes him out in surprising and even nuanced ways. Amid the unhinged terror this tween wonder unleashes without even trying, there’s a character worth caring about! Come for the carnage, stay for the new favorite villain.
DetailsFlash #763 (Shinick, Henry, Maiolo, Wands) is a hollow, forgettable reading experience. From a paper-thin plot to hackneyed emotional beats to art that just doesn’t work, this is one to skip from start to finish.
DetailsDark Nights: Death Metal #4
Dark Nights: Death Metal #4 ( @Ssnyder1835 @GregCapullo @jonathanglapion) finds itself spinning its wheels a bit narratively when it should be charging ahead full-speed. It isn’t a bad issue per se, but it does feel a bit like the story is stuck in neutral. #dccomics
DetailsFor better or worse, Justice League #54 (Williamson, Xermanico, Fajardo Jr., Napolitano) continues the “Doom Metal” story, but offers little in the way of originality despite some strong character beats. The art is great and suits the tale, but readers might find themselves feeling more ho-hum than blown away.
DetailsCommanders in Crisis #1
Commanders in Crisis #1 (@thesteveorlando @Tinto83Tinto @FrancescaCarot6 @fabio_amelia) from #ImageComics demands your focus and attention to detail in its unique take on traditional superhero crisis-level events. Humanist in its focus yet massive in its scope, this is not a book to be missed!
DetailsAlthough not as earth-shattering as its opening installment, Batman: Three Jokers #2 ( @geoffjohns @JasonFabok @bdanderson13 rob leigh) is nonetheless a master class in sequential storytelling thanks to jaw-droppingly compelling visuals. The real weight, though, isn’t the inherent mystery but rather in the emotional fallout.
DetailsDark Nights: Death Metal – Multiverse’s End #1 (Tynion IV, Gedeon, Spicer, Wooton) is a bit of a mixed bag, but one that definitely has its moments of true emotional heft. You’ll never look at Captain Carrot or Owlman the same again.
DetailsSavage Dragon #252 (Larsen, Koutsis, Toris, Farran) continues Erik Larsen’s proud trend of experimentation with comics page and form, this time paying homage to Sunday comic strips in their respective styles. I guarantee you’ve never read a comic like this!
DetailsDark Nights: Death Metal – Speed Metal #1 ( @Williamson_Josh @eddybarrows @ebercomics) isn’t the most jaw-dropping comic you’ll ever read, but it’s a meat-and-potatoes race against time with awesome characterization that at last brings Wally West’s Rebirth-era comeback to a satisfying conclusion. Flash fans, you dare not miss this comic!
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