As others have said, most Bizarro stories are kind of lame. I mean some are great and tragic but a lot are poorly done as he is a hard character to do a good story about. That being said, a plague on Bizarro world that turns them normal? And they just leave plot devices out in the open because of course they do, they are Bizarros. Its great. I love this concept! Can't wait to read the next issue. Wait still has it, and I hope he cant pull this off.

A promising Bizarro story, rare but happy to see! more

Wad pulled off a tricky stunt with this issue: a Bizarro story that is fairly coherent and sensible, and even scary at times. I’m usually not a fan of the Bizarro characters so I had initially approached the issue with trepidation, but thanks to Waid’s script and the gorgeous artwork, I was pleasantly surprised.

Me hate this book. It awful with ugly pictures and bad story. You not read this.

Story was great honestly. I enjoyed pretty much everything thing about it, but mostly because I was able to overlook all the glaring issues in it. Waid is doing everything in the bronze and silver age. That is cool. I love it. But you cannot do a modern day event like podcasting, and 'the bros' yet set it in that era. It makes no sense. If this was current batman and superman then sure, but it isnt. Waid is usually really into the lore and keeping things making sense ect. This is a weird fail in that regards. I really enjoyed Perry and Gordon's interactions though. They make a great team. more

Admittedly this was a really fun final issue. Spider-boy isnt a bad character to my surprise. He has his ups and downs, some wins but a lot of loses, built up a team (kind of??), and has a bunch of cool social supports and side characters they could draw on in the future. While he doesnt really have any actually villains left (besides the 2 or 3 comic punch line guys he fights for a couple of panels every issue), there is something there to work with for sure. I wouldn't be surprised if Marvel actually turned this into a full kids line. I mean that would require some vision on Marvels part and I doubt that, but hey one can dream.

TL DR: Spider-Boy is fun. He feels different enough from Spider-man that he has his own characterization and could branch off at some point to be a more kid-friendly goofy version. Kid-heroes have their place and Spider-Boy fits that well. more

This issue rides the line of being fun and being too cheesy/ham fisted with the plot. Like I did like parts of it and laughed even at parts but at the same thing, everything just felt too campy, like at this point Slott really isnt taking the book seriously. I know it only has one issue left so he is trying to wrap it up but it feels too obvious.

I am honestly a bit confused at the poor reviews. This issue actually tied a lot together and made way more sense than I had any hope of it making. Like I was ready for it to just be a fight and then kind of fall flat, but not only does Campbell end the story with the main points all tied up, he leaves other authors in the future two Zatanna villains to work with, each having actual motivations to go after her. He also leaves a couple of plot points unresolved that could either be dived into deeper or resolved of screen and used as a larger plot point. Is this not how a mini should end? Zatanna's lore is richer because of it, she has more of a rouges gallery that are not cardboard cut outs, that I actually want to see more of and the art is amazing.

All in all this was much more impressive than I thought it could be. He started off rough honestly but ended with a bang. It felt very Zatanna by the end and I love what he did with the lore for her. He gave her character some much needed love.

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The writing is a bit of a mess for sure. All that being said, I see a clear through line in this story and stuff is finally making sense. The start of the issue is a lie, Zatanna detects that, finds the real villian behind it all. We also get why the White Lady is so salty (rightfully so), and we get the steps needed for the final big fight. This issue did all it needed to do, but it could have done it better. A better lead up would have helped. Really this story needed better editing. I blame the poor DC editorial for that.

Amazing art as always. At least the stage is set for Zatanna and the big final showdown. more

This Ramos art looks very phoned in. Not sure if he just isnt trying or if his style really doesnt fit the FF but its not great. Also for a number 1 issue this isnt what I expected. Like might be really cool a bit into the run but this seems like an odd choice to 'start anew'. Also they just get owned by Doom again so I can only see Doom being beat for some really dumb reason.

All in all, while it is a cool story, this isnt a '#1 Issue' story by any means and the art is rough at best. Not a good start. more

Ok so the science really cheated here and it was honestly a lot of BS. Fun BS but still BS.

I really enjoyed the cosmic art. Characters were ok but man the cosmic art and the exploding panels with HERBIE were great.

This was a sweet end but kind of wrapped things up too quickly and too simply for this to honestly be an end of a run. This is just jarring. Also the fact it isnt actually the end it is just a renumbering with Marvels annoying money grubbing model. It loses points for that. Marvel needs to actually get its act together and stop doing this. more

This was way better than his previous 3 issues. Lots of great twists and turns and while it did telegraph enough by the halfway point that I knew how it was likely going to end, it didnt make it any less disturbing. Its a story with a kind of satisfying ending if you dont mind the purposely insane incoherency of it all. Much more in-line with what I expect from Ice Cream Man.

This issue is a bunch of wtf moments that make it rather hard to follow. Honestly, while cool, it is also confusing and rather frustrating to read. That being said it would probably read a lot better in a trade all at once. A once a month model doesnt work for this issue well. Good art though.

As others have said, this issue is pretty sweet and has a couple of laugh out loud moments. This issue also felt a lot like 'point out silly trope' then proceed to dunk on silly trope. I can appreciate when this is done once in a while. Also all the characters felt like they were written quite in character and Hals outburts were pretty great.

Still waiting for Sorrow to get beaten up or defeated in some way. Dude in annoying but I get he was written to be that way, just a mopey sob of a character. Whatever issue that occurs in might be a 10/10 lol

Art is wonderful. Xermanico is great as always.


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This issue produced two jaw drops, one of 2 minutes and one of thirty seconds as well as a fist pump and “hell yeah” followed by a genuine laugh out loud. What an issue with some great surprises and appearances you just don’t see coming. Jeremy Adams puts together another outstanding issue, one of the best of the series. No spoilers here, but you don’t want to miss this issue. Hal’s character is written perfectly and the surprises are truly unexpected and impactful. This is the book of the week! more

There is a lot going on in this issue, and Adams really seems to be diving into the multiple plot lines again. He really seems to like to use multiple plot lines in this Green Lantern run. Reminds me a lot of Claremont and that isnt a bad thing. Lots of interpersonal relationship stuff going on, and of course the US government is doing things that are quickly backfiring. The sky is also blue. Nothing new.

We get some plot movement as now each team has clear goals. Nice to see where the next couple of issues will be going.

Also nice to see Adams balancing a bunch of different characters but also giving some lines to characters like Dove which are terribly underused. You can feel his love and knowledge for the character through the book.

While I gave this an 8, it felt a bit too much for me. But if you could easily process this all I 100% understand that this would feel more like a 9/10. I am just being a bit more critical on this issue. more

Well, this issue ramps things up as everything intensifies. There’s just a couples between Odyssey and Kon-El and it immediately does more for him than everything in the past 10 years- what HAS been going on with him, maybe Jeremy Adams will tell us?!?!?! Plus, Adams doesn’t forget Carol and Hal. The new status of their relationship continues to develop and it continues to be captivating. There’s a super-villain surprise at the end of the issue that doesn’t take long to develop. It’s an idea that could’ve left things open ended, but Adams wisely brings it to the fore immediately. There’s a lot of action too in another well balanced issue. What’s not to like? more

Contrary to some of the people who are down on this issue, I found it really enjoyable. I do enjoy the different tones of each of the adventures. Kyle's adventure is a kind of cheesy fun Raiders journey. Honestly very in character. Adams gets it and it was nice to see them have fun. Hals section was really good (by far the best part), as it shows something that I swear nobody wants to show anymore, but a hero fail and the weight of that failure. The page where the red lantern fades out to a normal hammer and Hal looks regretfully at it, was a great characterization. He cant save everyone.

Honestly Adams did a pretty good job making me feel terrible for the blacksmith. Like his entire like was just suffering, and when he finally gets enough power to make a change that power kills him. Really just a tragedy all around. Well written. more

I'm a bit confused about the resolution of the Hal Jordan story. Did the red lantern die? He acted as if he did. I was less impressed with the Kyle storyline as Jeremy made it no secret that he was emulating Raiders of the Lost Ark with Kyle even dressing as the character, which was a bit cheesy I have to say. I wanted to see more out of the alien thief. He made it incredibly easy as Conner simply walked through the traps. If a Kryptonian doesn't have a yellow sun to draw power from, how does he still have all of his powers? I understand that his cells retain the radiation, but that would only be for a certain amount of time.

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So Doom has run the world better than the heroes and the heroes are salty about it? Like if you read the other books around this and the prologue that is how it feels. This is a pathetic start to an event.

Decent enough art though.

This book seems extremely hollow to me. We have already seen Doom take over the world and he ran it so well that he became bored. I really don't need a rehash of that story done exactly the same way. Ryan North is not a great writer. He's been on Fantastic Four going on three years and no one talks about it. Why would you have a mediocre writer kick off your multi-book event? He should have taken it in a different direction. Since he's sorcerer supreme, North should have taken to battle the gods of Asgard, or taken over the nine realms. It makes no sense for him to stay purely on Earth. And how the hell did Sue create an invisible plane in the vein of Wonder Woman and how does it propel itself with no engines. Entirely stupid. This was a one and done for me. I really don't care what happens next.


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This was a weak issue. I really should go back and actually put in my review for the other issues, but this wasnt worth more than a skim.

Art was the strongest part. It is what got 3.5 out of the 4 total points I gave.

This is more or less gobblygook nonsense with character written out of character or just horribly bland. It is hard not to cheer for Doom at this point even with all his horrible downsides considering how pathetic and frankly un-heroic the heroes are written.

This should have been the biggest event in the 2020s, it wont even be the biggest event this month. more

This issue has a lot of solid character moments with Simon, Keli, and Guy. It’s a nice balance between character and action as this issue goes to an interesting locale which provides that action. Additionally, the story touches the edges of what’s going on in Green Lantern. It connects nicely while maintaining just enough separateness. The best thing about this issue is how it takes full advantage of the DC Comics space/ science fiction properties. Using the deceased Starro as space station of sorts is a total gas! It really creates the feel of a series like L.E.G.I.O.N. or R.E.B.E.L.S. While Vril Dox doesn’t show up, it’s not hard to imagine him popping up in this series with a few of his associates. However, Space Cabbie is due next issue and that’s a really cool deep cut. Why haven’t those stories been collected anywhere? more

Kilowog opening drill speech, 10/10.

Really enjoy this new art. While it is more anime like, it kind of fits the off the cuff side adventures of the Green Corps really well. It puts a good atmosphere.

All these side adventures, rather changes the tone of the book, but I do enjoy seeing what everyone is up to. Training the recruits of tomorrow is always important after all.

As for the writing, Morgans presences on the book has been less destructive than I thought. Maybe he is actually able to learn something from Adams and become a stronger writer himself. That would be a great win-win. Bring back the good old mentor model.

Last but not least, I see promise of the Space Cabbie and as a golden age sci-fi reader with an original copy of said said characters first appearance, I am excited! Dont let me down! more

The focus on the fate of the Red Lanterns is both welcome and strong, and finally having someone talk to John is good. But please, DC, remember than Shayera is with Carter now. Let's not prioritize the continuity of (very good) animated shows over the continuity of the comics. (Sometimes I think I am the only one who read Vendetti's Hawkman series.)

Well the core of Thanagar being... well. Yep that had a real wtf moment for me. Great art on that page and it made a great impact. Kind of a record scratch moment.

Ok burst out laughing moment, with Horus asking Hawkgirl, did you sharp tongue destroy the entire world? Like dang even the planets god is like 'this girl has no fear'. The promise to start a new world is both a really cool plot point and helps return things to a bit of a normal. Great moments overall.

The Red Corps are in a real bad spot but putting them on ice makes sense both plot wise and from a writing perspective.

Sorrow on that final panel. While I am not using the term correctly, I feel like Sorrow is an interesting take on an incel like villain. He has real 'Incel' vibe to him but not in the hating everyone and self-entitled, but the 'I am a perpetual victim' 'Everything is so sad' style. Basically a villain who is so winy because they cannot stop seeing themselves as the victim. I am really want to see the Green Lanterns beat the daylights out of him but I can wait. more

This comic is well balanced between plot, character, action and emotion. Jeremy Adams work has been strong at DC, and this seems to be the case in this title. Paired with Morgan Hampton on writing duties doesn’t appear to hamper the deeper elements. Even the John Stewart/ Shayera “relationship” front benefits this issue. There’s nothing specific mentioned, but John is displays a sincere sympathy for Shayera as she comes face to face with the ruins of Thanagar. It suggests that even if they go ahead and make the mistake of introducing a previous romantic relationship between the two, there’s a good chance it will be done well. more

Ok I laughed in the locker scene with Stewart and Hawkgirl. Like we all know what was going through their minds and the tense looks before the left the locker, well I chuckled at that. Good situational play. Also John telling Atrocitus to watch his language and then Hawkgirl out curse him like a rough trucker was another great moment. Writing and quip were much better in this issue than last. At least the situational comedy was on point.

Art was... ok. Like some panels I really enjoyed and thought they did a great job conveying emotional and energy and other seemed like they missed the mark a bit.

Plot wise stuff is moving forward and the Sorrow is being as annoying as ever. Razer having a mental break down seems kind of on point for what they are experiencing and being a weaker member. A great moment was Killow vs Sorrow and he just out sads him functionally. Fun little play there. more

I am really easing into the idea that this is functionally a self-contained story of what Aquaman is up to while the rest of DC does it All-in stuff. So while this is a bit different from what one would normally expect from him, I think it also has a potential to be one of those evergreen stories. How does Aquaman do when he is put in really odd situations in other worlds ect. Is this a classic Aquaman story? No, not at all. I can understand people being upset with that. But is this a good story with Aquaman as the lead? It is sure looking like that.

As always, art is wonderful.

Highlights: Villains getting their comeuppance in ironic ways. Always enjoy that. more

Lori is acting weird for sure. It will be interesting when we meet Dagon and see his powers.

This issue was pretty cool though. More seeing Aquaman use his powers in creative ways and a real power-up with his weapon. Lot of seeing him smash stuff now. Less on the back-foot now. Next issue I assume we get more lore drops.

Art is great as always, enjoying this arturian-esque story so far. more

Is this a departure from normal aquaman? Yeah it is. Aquaman has been given a new status quo by editorial and Adams is doing a great job with it. It is still fundamentally Aquaman in nature, just with different powers in a different land. Still trying to save his people, still clearly drive by his lessons of youth. Enjoyable overall. Look forward to see where this is going.

Art is wonderful. more