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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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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NEWS WATCH: DC Comics The Sandman To Be Adapted To Audio Drama
The classic DC Comics series The Sandman to be an audio production thanks to a new partnership between DC and the streaming service Audible,
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Invisible Kingdom #10: Resolutions and Rebirths
Invisible 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.
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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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Force Works 2020 #1: Some Kind of Wonderful
Force Works 2020 #1
Force Works 2020 #1 (Rosenberg, Ramirez, Blee) sets this series off on the right foot. Do whatever you can in your power to make this someone’s first comic.
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Dispatches from Elsewhere: The Promise of Realistic Escapism
Dispatches from Elsewhere
It’s a great opportunity for televisual innovation, and thankfully this show is in the rare position that its creators seem to know its potential. Dispatches isn’t about the scavenger hunt—it’s about the people who are following it and the bonds that are made throughout.
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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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