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.
DetailsSpider-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.
DetailsPunisher: 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!
DetailsJustice League #42
Justice League #42 (Venditti, Lopresti) are producing a consistently classic Justice League story that is fun but feels like it lacks depth.
DetailsThe 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.
DetailsWonder 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.
DetailsStar #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.
DetailsBatman #90
Batman #90 (Tynion, Jimenez) takes a look into the origins of The Designer and their link to the current crimes occuring in Gotham.
DetailsSupergirl #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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The classic DC Comics series The Sandman to be an audio production thanks to a new partnership between DC and the streaming service Audible,
DetailsInvisible Kingdom #10
Invisible Kingdom #10 (Wilson, Ward, Cipriano) is a beautifully painted finish examining and celebrating rebirth in a multitude of forms — including one particularly beautiful queer one.
DetailsYear 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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