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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Sex Criminals #27: The Unsavory Retribution of Kagelface
Sex Criminals #27 (Fraction, Zdarsky) does what it does best, tightening the focus as the series (finally) nears its conclusion, but without sacrificing the human moments that truly define it.
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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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Angel & Spike #9: Something is Biting the Children
In its ninth issue, Angel is given a shiny new coat of paint as it morphs into Angel & Spike (Hill, Melnikov, Titov), but there are still so many underdeveloped characters and narratives here that it’s going to take a lot more than a couple of new characters to save this sinking ship.
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Supergirl S5 Ep13: They’re Back For The What If Ride!
Supergirl
The 100th special episode enriches from the best comic books, both relying on its established mythos and creating engaging narratives for new viewers. The invited cast roles and acting is spectacular, specially of Nicole Maines, Sam Witwer and Katie McGrath, and the timing and amount of subplot it manages to cover is impressing.
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Spider-Man Noir #1: I Can Only Remind You Of Who You Are
Spider-Man Noir #1
Spider-Man Noir #1: Margaret Stohl stays true to its characters and sets up an effectively mysterious tone and story, with Juan Ferreyra’s art providing it with a rainy and jazzy visual soundtrack. With some of the greatest themes in Spider-Man present (like his need to do everything in his hands to help others), and some really sweet character interactions, the book promises a story that we’re eager to see unfold.
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Punisher: Soviet #4 (of 6): The Girl Most Likely To
Punisher: Soviet Part 4 – A Girl With a Heart as Big as the Sky
Punisher: Soviet #4 (Ennis, Burrows, Ortego, Woodard) is a pretty downbeat affair, with huge swaths of exposition buttressed by compulsory action sequences. The art is flat and the writing seems to just be going through the motions. Everyone involved is better than this!
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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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The Amazing Mary Jane #5: The Earrings are Off
The Amazing Mary Jane #5
The Amazing Mary Jane #5 (Williams, Gomez, & Lopez) finds its biggest strength in its difference from general Marvel fare. But when it turns towards action, the charm starts to fade.
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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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Star #2: Stomping Through the Fabric of Reality
Star #2
There is a lot in Star #2 (Thompson, Pina, Andrade, Arburtov) that is really well executed from the intense plotting to the stunning visuals, but the most intriguing aspect is just how much the issue pulls the reader in and makes them care for Ripley’s dire situation.
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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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