Batman Secret Files #3: Almost Got Him
Batman Secret Files #3
Batman Secret Files #3 is a very well done look at one faction of Batman’s villains while turning the spotlight inward at the Caped Crusader himself.
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Batman #92: A Game of Chutes and Ladders
Batman #92
Batman #92 (Tynion, March) is dominantly a groundwork issue setting up later development but does feature some of the most fleshed out Punchline development to date.
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Catwoman #22 Catwoman is taken to the Cleaners.
Catwoman #22
Catwoman #22 (Sevenbergen, Allred, Downie) is a fun-loving and action-packed issue with moments of heart.
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Birds of Prey: Sirens of Justice #1: A Set O’ Swell Gal Pals!
Birds of Prey: Sirens of Justice #1
Birds of Prey: Sirens of Justice #1 (Simone, Miranda, Kalisz, Lanham) leans heavily on great characterizations for a story that knows how to have a good time, but lacks the impact necessary to elevate the series beyond casual fun.
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Swamp Thing: New Roots #6: Building a New World
Swamp Thing: New Roots #6
This is a series that goes right to the heart of what Swamp Thing stands for, and while the story can feel predictable, rest assured the end we find in Swamp Thing: New Roots #6 (Russell, Santucci, Kalisz, Sharpe) is something you won’t see coming. It’s a wonderful twist that will have you thinking about this book long after reading it.
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Birds of Prey on Black Label: Generic Title
Birds of Prey
Do yourself a favor and just skip Birds of Prey (Azzarello, Lupacchino). A very pretty book with no imagination and a high price tag.
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Teen Titans #41: The Power Within (Is as Cheesy as it Sounds)
Teen Titans #41 (Glass, Thompson, Pansica, Ferreira, Maiolo) shows the writers of this book running on fumes, as “Djinn Wars” comes to a jaw-droppingly easy conclusion and the characters keep circling back to their inherent mistrust of Robin, who continues to be stuck in neutral right now as well, unable to admit his mistakes. A once-great book that has apparently run out of ideas, the art is stellar, but that’s about it.
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Justice League Dark #22: Are Our Stories Not Worth Saving?
Justice League Dark #22
Justice League Dark #22 (V, Tynion IV, Martinez Bueno, Nahuelpan, Fernandez, Chung, Leigh) finds strength in the exploration of humanity, the natural order of chaos and how we can influence it with our own story, getting right to the heart of what this entire series has been about. It’s a can’t miss issue for sure.
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Action Comics #1022: Home Sweet Home
Action Comics #1022
Action Comics #1022 (Bendis, Romita Jr., Miki, Anderson) continues to show how well Bendis and Romita Jr. work together. The dust is still settling since the previous issue, but a strange family reunion leaves Superman with more questions than answers.
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Aquaman #59: A Game of Thrones
Aquaman #59 (DeConnick, Rocha, Henriques) shifts and spins its narrative deftly, keeping readers off-balance as to who is responsible for Andy’s kidnapping. Don’t ask questions, just check out the best Aquaman run in years ASAP!
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Green Lantern Season Two #3: Thunder On Wonder Mountain
Green Lantern Season Two #3
Green Lantern Season Two #3 (Morrison, Sharp, Orzechowski) continues the fun and adventurous one-and-done storytelling of the series so far, but Morrison’s script is brought down by so-so art by Liam Sharp, who handles art and colors this issue.
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Swamp Thing: New Roots #5: Hope for the Future
Swamp Thing: New Roots #5
Swamp Thing: New Roots #5 (Russell, Santucci, Kalisz, Sharpe) is the story of Swampy attempting to save what he feels to be his own children, and in that emotional crisis we find all of the heart, relevance and depth needed to tell an enjoyably comprehensive story.
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