Superman: Villains #1: Pros and Ex-Cons
Superman: Villains #1
Superman: Villains #1 (Bendis) takes an insightful look at the reactions of various Superman villains’ to the revelation of his secret identity.
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Batgirl #44: Am I Even Loveable?
Batgirl #44
Batgirl #44 (Castellucci, Tormey, Sotomayer, Andworld Design) might be filled with beautifully illustrated epic high-fantasy dragons and magical swords, but it is a story about the fears of love through and through, taking readers on an emotional roller coaster that ends with a dramatic twist that no one will see coming.
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Justice League #42: Straight-Forward Fun
Justice League #42
Justice League #42 (Venditti, Lopresti) are producing a consistently classic Justice League story that is fun but feels like it lacks depth.
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Batman vs. R’as Al Ghul #4 (of 6): The Collision
Batman Vs. Ra’s Al Ghul #4
Batman Vs. Ra’s Al Ghul #4 (Adams, Robins) is the best issue since #1, and by tying together some of the threads, it improves the story featured in the two issues that preceded it.
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Wonder Woman #752: Let’s Get Medieval!
Wonder Woman #752 (Orlando, Raynor, Fajardo Jr.) attempts to have some lofty things to say about Wonder Woman’s moral code in combat, but winds up being an underwhelming outing overall.
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Batman #90: “Three May Keep a Secret…”
Batman #90
Batman #90 (Tynion, Jimenez) takes a look into the origins of The Designer and their link to the current crimes occuring in Gotham.
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Supergirl #39: I’M the Hero
Supergirl #39
Supergirl #39 (Houser, Stott, Peter): For a series that came back with a good purpose, it’s lost its direction by being caught between two event stories while not capitalizing on either.
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Year of the Villain: Hell Arisen #3 (of 4): Say Hi To the Bad Guy
Year of the Villain: Hell Arisen #3
All things taken equally, Year of the Villain: Hell Arisen #3 (Tynion IV, Epting, Fernandez, Filardi) isn’t a bad comic per se. But it is a step back from the slam-bang fisticuffs of previous installments. There’s some great interplay between Joker and Lex, and the table is set for the (supposedly) final throwdown with the Batman Who Laughs. It’s a table-setting issue, which is fine, but it is dragged down by inconsistent art. It’s a table-setting issue, which is fine, but it is dragged down by inconsistent art.
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Batman/Superman #7: Worlds Collide
Batman/Superman #7
Batman/Superman #7 (Williamson, Derington, McCraig, Hill) was a lot of fun and I’m excited for what the next few issues will bring, especially when titans like Ra’s al Ghul and Zod clash!
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Strange Adventures #1: Truth is Rarely Pure and Never Simple
Strange Adventures #1
Strange Adventures #1 (King, Gerads, Shaner, Cowles): If you’re in the mood for some complex, surprisingly astute analysis of western colonialism wrapped in a patina of 1940’s all-American pulp, pick up the first issue of Tom King and Mitch Gerads’ Strange Adventures. It’s well worth the cover price.
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The Flash #750: A Hero for All Ages
Though not quite the profound statement it wants to be on all things Flash (though it comes close!), issue 750 (Williamson, Sandoval, Segovia, & so many more) of this legendary title is still a wonderful testament to the staying power of its titular hero, his legacy, and what the future holds. Spoiler: it’s coming at you faster than light!
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SHAZAM #11: All in the SHAZAMily
SHAZAM #11
After a slow start the arc, “SHAZAM and the Seven Magic Lands” is picking up the pace and barrelling towards the finish line with SHAZAM! #11 (Johns, Kolins).
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