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The ethics of striking foes before they can attack is on full display in X-Force #10 (Percy, Cassara, Guru-eFX). This title continues to be the strongest of “Dawn of X,” and issues like this fully display why!
DetailsThe Boys: Dear Becky #2 (Ennis, Braun, Avina) starts getting down to business after last issue’s table-setting, and is all the stronger for it. Less knee-jerk over-the-top violence, and more intrigue and introspection make for a comic that, while not yet at can’t-miss status, definitely stands out on the shelves.
DetailsAquaman #60 (DeConnick, Mendonca, Fajardo Jr.) continues this title’s recent winning streak as DC’s best book nobody is talking about. Mature, relateable, and down-to-earth, this comic is a can’t-miss for anyone looking for something more than standard superhero punch-’em-ups!
DetailsTeen Titans #42 (Thompson, Fernandez, Maiolo) is a fresh start with a hot new creative team that seems eager to give the book some much-needed focus. Grappling with the consequences of past mistakes, the team is poised to forge ahead, but with Damian still unwilling to admit his errors, can they?
DetailsFlash #756 (Williamson, Duce, Guerrero) kicks off the newest arc with more of an uninspired whimper than a bang, signaling that the creative team may be out of new or interesting ideas.
DetailsSex Criminals #29 (Fraction, Zdarsky) takes a deep and methodical look at coping with grief – and creates a minor masterpiece in the process.
DetailsIn the end, despite its half-hearted attempt at unreliable narration, Flash Annual #3 (Williamson, Segovia, Peterson, Pagulayan) just comes off as a cheap attempt to force some laughs that aren’t really there to begin with. Add to that three artists with clashing styles, and you have a highly skippable $4.99 comic.
DetailsThe Shit Hits the Fan!
Savage Dragon #249 (Larsen) brings the old-school, over the top action fans love, as villainy goes old-school and migrates to Toronto for an epic showdown in next month’s anniversary spectacular!
DetailsHappy Father’s Day from all of us at Comic Watch!
DetailsWonder Woman #757 (Orlando, Merino, Cifuento, Fajardo Jr.) gets tripped up on its own attempted cleverness, resulting in a deux ex machina that causes the conclusion of “The Four Horsewomen” to not only fall flat, but not even be a conclusion at all.
DetailsDark Knights: Death Metal #1 (Snyder, Capullo, Glapion, Plascencia) is more fun than a barrel of used death metal CDs. Big, fun, and utterly over the top, the fate of the DCU being at stake couldn’t possibly be a louder power chord!
DetailsLois Lane #11 (Rucka, Perkins, Troy) proves the creative team not only still has tricks up their sleeves, but have planned this series out to the Nth degree. Smart, engaging, uncompromising, and unwilling to pander to those unwilling to pay attention, this series is one anybody looking for intelligent comics should have on their pull sheet.
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