Flash #763: Rings ‘n’ Things
Flash #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.
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Dark Nights: Death Metal #4: Resurrection Through Carnage
Dark 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
DetailsJustice League #54: Mental Funeral
For 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: Survivors (SPOILER-FREE Early Review!)
Commanders 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!
DetailsBatman: Three Jokers #2: Damage
Although 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: Monolith of Inhumanity
Dark 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: Funnybooks
Savage 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: Rust in Peace
Dark 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!
DetailsFlash #762: The Fastest Man Alive
Flash #762 ( @Williamson_Josh @MrHowardPorter @hificolor @swands @dccomics) brings writer Josh Williamson’s 100-issue tenure to a close with a quietly mind-blowing thesis on what makes Barry Allen such an astounding hero. This is one for the record books, folks.
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Justice League #53: Severed Survival
“Doom Metal” kicks off in Justice League #53 (Williamson, Xermanico, Farjardo Jr.), and although the art is gorgeous, the plot feels threadbare and by-the-numbers. There’s definite potential for growth – due more to overarching narrative promise than anything technically delivered here – but it may take another issue or two to reach it. Turns out, not even death metal can rock at an eleven every time.
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The Flash #761: Flash (Family) Facts
Flash #761 (Williamson, Porter, Hi-Fi, Wands) fires on all cylinders, slapping readers upside the head with the biggest, fastest, leanest celebration of all things Flash in years. Everybody is here and the water’s fine… jump on in! If you love or even merely like the Flash, this issue is a can’t-miss!
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Dark Nights: Death Metal – Trinity Crisis #1: Amongst the Catacombs
Dark Nights: Death Metal – Trinity War #1 (Snyder, Manapul, Herring) is a fun romp through crises past as the stakes are upped, but it also doesn’t forget to have some heart and strong character beats. Don’t mistake this comic for being a throwaway just because it’s a tie-in – it’s essential!
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