It was a fun run for me with a good enough story and characterisation, plus good art across the board, i'm excited for how all these pays off in coming runs.
A storm is brewing over Central City. Just as Barry begins to feel overwhelmed fighting crime, a new speedster appears-but just where did this amazing new friend come from? Spinning out of the events of DC UNIVERSE: REBIRTH #1, the Fastest Man Alive finds himself at a crossroads. Collects issues #9-13.
I don't know what Hitch was trying to do here. Most of the ideas were either half-baked or rushed, and there's few interesting moments. The art is good enough but you can skip this, it's middling.
After the team's Green Lanterns use their mastery over fear to help the rest of the Justice League, they must face an even greater threat: An unknown villain who's hacking into the Justice League's computers, causing the Batcave's weapons and security systems to turn against the Dark Knight and the Watchtower satellite to plummet to Earth - with Cy...
The characterization of both Arthur and Mera are done pretty well, a solid straightforward plot that shows how reasonable a king Aquaman is... There's pretty well action and art, also The Big Blue pops in a cameo.
Aquaman, the King of Atlantis, has never found a true home in either of the worlds that he was born of. In these tales from AQUAMAN: REBIRTH #1 and issues #1-6 of the new series, the King of Atlantis attempts to broker a peace between Atlantis and the surface, but this noble quest might force Aquaman to choose whether to live his life above the wav...
More than a solid run Greg Rucka spins a memorable Year One for WonderMommy with thoughtful storytelling, and good characterisation. The art is stunning thanks to Nicola Scott and Bilquis Evely cameo. Probably one of my favourite Rebirth era run.
The team of writer Greg Rucka and artist Nicola Scott weave the definitive and shocking tale of Diana's first year as Earth's protector. Paradise has been breached, Ares stirs and the Amazons must answer with a champion of their own...one who is willing to sacrifice her home among her sisters to save a world she has never seen. Wonder Woman's journ...
From devastating to heartfelt, This WW journey by Rucka is a solid read and sets up beautifully the themes WonderMommy carries through.
New York Times best-selling writer Greg Rucka returns to WONDER WOMAN! After suffering an unimaginable loss, Diana must rebuild her mission as Earth's ultimate protector and champion. However, in the midst of her grief, her Lasso of Truth stopped working! Start down the rabbit hole as dark secrets from Wonder Woman's past unravel her present! This ...
Well this was a middling experience, and that i don't expect from a Justice League comic. It was going well, but then the writing became very sloppy and lazy, it doesn't tell much or it may do in future but it still doesn't hold your attention for that. The story just happens and the stakes is seemingly big but doesn't feel big. The art is beautiful enough but it can't save it.
In these stories from JUSTICE LEAGUE: REBIRTH #1 and issues #1-5 of the new series, a new day dawns for the Justice League as they welcome a slew of new members into their ranks. The question remains though, can the world's greatest superheroes trust these new recruits? And will the members of the League be able to come together against an ancient ...
This is not that bad as some people here rated it to be. 5.9 rating is atrocious, although art is highly subjective. This Rage Planet run has been highly entertaining for me, with beautiful art with crisp designs and a simple story that is bolstered by a solid character work for the two lanterns. Their chemistry is good too.
In these stories from GREEN LANTERNS: REBIRTH #1 and GREEN LANTERN #1-6, new Green Lanterns Jessica Cruz and Simon Baz begin a new era of emerald excitement, tackling the universe's toughest beat: Earth. These rookie Lanterns promised to protect others in brightest day or blackest night, but as the "Red Planet" begins to rise, the duo finds themsel...
Probably one of the best Tomasi-Gleason Super run where Superman and Lois delves deeper into raising Jon with their hopes and fears written thoughtfully and with fun stamped all over it. Whether it be losing their way in Dinosaur Island, or the Main Event tussle with Batman and Robin, or the short but still reflective Super Monster, each of them is written pretty well and drawn beautifully.
In these tales from SUPERMAN #7-13, Superman and Jon Kent are transported to Dinosaur Island to find the last of the Losers! Then, after a quick trip to the county fair, Jon meets his match in Damian Wayne-and the Super Sons' fathers soon put the two young heroes through their paces as a new crime-fighting team is forged!
The potential of Jimenez volume is not efficiently reached as many of its interesting pieces are lost in the overwrought and rushed panels which is albeit very beautiful thanks to the art. The characterisation of Lana and Lena works very well in tandem with each other, but it's the other building blocks that is very weak around them. Overall, it's a mildly fun read yet flawed.
Imbued with the powers of Superman, Lois Lane and Lana Lang pledge to use their powers to protect Metropolis as Superwomen! The only problem is their new powers are killing them, and neither one knows how to stop it. Can they survive long enough to uncover the deadly secret of their new foe, Ultra-Woman? Collects SUPERWOMAN #1-7.
Probably my favorite genre is when Superman hypes up his wife, and Lois being showcased as a strong character of her own. This short bridge to set up the new universe our familiar super family is in, is a breezy yet intriguing story. And works as it is. The art is also superbly done.
Look! Down there on the ground! It's... Clark Kent?! As Metropolis recovers from the devastating attack of Doomsday, the mysterious figure claiming to be Clark Kent takes the spotlight to clear his name and prove once and for all that Clark Kent is not Superman! Collects JUSTICE LEAGUE #52 and ACTION COMICS #963-966.
While the overarching plot is treated in a low stakes way, the characterization and the struggles of Kara is hold up in a considerable way to make this a breezy and solid read with consistent and beautiful art and kinetic action panels.
Supergirl moves to National City! As Kara Danvers, high school student, Supergirl must balance her life as a superhero with her new life on Earth. But some demons from her Kryptonian past are coming back to haunt her, and Kara will find herself face to face with her father, the sinister Cyborg Superman! Collects SUPERGIRL: REBIRTH #1 and SUPERGIRL ...
This trio slaps, and Manapul knows how to write them. The art is crisp and beautiful across the board and even with little flaws here and there, this is a solid read of the DC Trio.
The Dark Knight. The Man of Steel. The Amazon Warrior. The three greatest heroes in the DC Universe unite when the threats to our planet are bigger than any one of them can handle. But now, the deadly White Mercy has Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman in its terrifying grasp! But who would dare to orchestrate this attack-and why? All will be reveale...
This AC volume was a ton of fun as Superman is put under a dilemma of dealing with old foes and odd ones as he strives to protect Metropolis and his family. The re-emergence of Doomsday was a welcome turn as we get to see how matured Supes did after his last encounter, Wonder Woman pops in a surprise cameo and Luthor's motives are questioned. Although the incessant odd Clark Kent identity really t more
Superman returns to Metropolis just in time to meet the city's newest protector: Lex Luthor. But it's not long before these dueling titans meet someone unexpected: Clark Kent?! The two archenemies must put aside their differences to face the common threat of Doomsday, as Jimmy Olsen and the staff of the Daily Planet try to uncover the truth: Who is...
A really amazing continuation to all the happenings in Batman's life as his past oversights comes to haunt him and his team, as a moral dilemma is put into the equation. Tynion IV knows how to handle the caped crusader and his teams and understands their lore and characterisation as the story moves in a smooth pace and build-up. Even the two part Batwoman special works well to set her up. Overall, more
In these tales from DETECTIVE COMICS #943-949, innocent victims maimed or broken by Batman's greatest enemies band together, and they blame Batman and his fellow crime-fighters for what happened to them just as much as they blame the psychopaths who hurt them. Batman and his newly trained allies must take on these troubled souls, but one of Batman'...
Tom King's I Am Suicide run might be a little clunky and off-putting dialogues but it's not without its charm where Batman and his gang of misfits pulls off a heist only he can dare and plan for. The story works well and the art is no doubt stunning with the last two Rooftop chapters actually making me ship Bat and Cat--oh wait i already ship them.
Batman has always been crazy... but this? This is suicide! In order to retrieve Psycho-Pirate and save Gotham Girl, Batman must recruit a team from Amanda Waller to break into the most impenetrable prison in the world and steal from one of the Dark Knight's greatest foes... Bane. The next great Batman story begins here! Collects BATMAN #9-15.
There's so much to like about this volume. From Clark and Lois trying to figure out how to raise Jon on his advent of his powers to Eradicator as an apt villain on this arc to Lois as Hell-Bat... Tomasi knocked this one out of the park
After the stunning events of DC REBIRTH, the world is left without Superman! Luckily, there is another Man of Steel to fill his shoes: the pre-Flashpoint Kal-El! However, can this new Superman protect the world while raising a super-son with his wife, Lois Lane? And should they help their boy use his new and rapidly increasing abilities, or hide th...
Good gosh Snyder just knows what's up when it comes to Batman, as the Caped Crusader goes against troves of villains to cure Harvey Dent Two-Face. The art by John Romita is brilliant and the story is fun and thrilling.
Scott Snyder, the #1 New York Times best-selling author of BATMAN returns to the Dark Knight in ALL-STAR BATMAN! Batman finds himself trying to help his old friend Harvey Dent, a.k.a. the villainous Two-Face! The Dark Knight accompanies his sometime friend on a cross-country trip to fix his scarred face and end the Two-Face identity forever. But wh...
This is something epic! Something really special what Scott Snyder conjured! A Batman who feels more real yet so fantastical, tangible yet a spectre of an idea. The art is glorifying and stunning thanks to Nick Dragotta, the Batman design is 10/10 for me and yet the story, the lore, the style of the comics is the actual hero of this comic.
A GENERATONAL TITLE
Without the wealth, without the cave, he’s still the Absolute Dark Knight!
Meet Batman as you’ve never seen him before, reimagined with a modern origin story at the hands of superstar creative team Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta!
An astonishing new version of DC’s iconic characters is here! In the Absolute Universe, ...
Very inconsequential run as nothing special or interesting is done here with the materials at hand except the Huntress arc, the art sometimes is a miss but 80% good while the reveal of who is Oracle seems a lil underwhelming at this stage.
In these tales from BATGIRL AND THE BIRDS OF PREY #1-6 and REBIRTH #1, a mysterious new criminal operative called Oracle has declared war on Gotham City! Barbara Gordon, a.k.a. Batgirl-and a.k.a. super-cyber hero Oracle-in a previous guise, takes exception to someone smearing her legacy. Can she count on Black Canary and the volatile Huntress to he...
This 87 run from Simonson has a good art to go with a solid characterization for the characters as an amnesiac Wonder Woman tries to recollect who she is, but other than a passing commentary on how Gods work and a good arc from Trevor, there's nothing else to really root for. Still, a fun with some miniscule flaws.
Comics authors Walt Simonson and Jerry Ordway come together to tell one of the most powerful Wonder Woman stories ever in Wonder Woman by Walt Simonson & Jerry Ordway.
Diana is on a journey back to Paradise Island in search of rest and relief with her mother, Hippolyta, and the other Amazons. When fellow Amazon Leda attempts to take ...
Brubaker's story writing is at its finest here as the machinations and planning of Lukin/Skull throttles the narrative to its intended destination, with a stunning art and a sure and steady pacing that keeps you invested in this action thriller.
Collects CAPTAIN AMERICA (2004) #15-21. Crossbones and Sin have come to the American Midwest to tear a new hole in A.I.M. -- but none of them counted on Cap stumbling into the mix, and everything going wrong!
While the plot seems a bit thin, its story beats are mildly interesting with a good enough look into Batgirl broadening her horizon. The art is consistently clean and crispy throughout, but other than that i think much of the materials are wasted.
Spinning out of DC UNIVERSE: REBIRTH comes the newest adventures of Batgirl in BATGIRL VOL. 1: BEYOND BURNSIDE!
Barbara Gordon’s heart belongs to Burnside, the ultra-hip Gotham City neighborhood. But some threats are bigger than Burnside. And when those threats come calling, Batgirl will answer!
When Babs plans a tri...
While the Kaiju designs are fun and the frames and panels are no doubt beautiful, the story really doesn't pack that much of a punch as ypu'd though it would. Still have fun with the monsters rampaging through Gotham.
The first crossover of the "Rebirth" era is here! As a huge storm approaches Gotham City, Batman, Batwoman and Nightwing try and prepare for the worst, but nothing can prepare them for enormous monsters rampaging through the streets! Batman will need all of his allies to unite in order to stop these mad science monsters from tearing their city apar...
A solid read about characterization of Nightwing and getting to be what he truly is. While Owl villain was basic at best, Raptor really forms a formidable obstacle for the bird in blue to overcome. The art is solid and clean overall and the inclusion of Batgirl is a welcoming addition.
Dick Grayson is back in Gotham City, fighting to reclaim the life that was taken from him! But when a new evil threatens those closest to him, he must once again tear himself away from his home in order to combat this dark force as Nightwing! Collects NIGHTWING: REBIRTH #1 and NIGHTWING #1-4, 7 and 8.
It won't be a reach to claim that this is, in my opinion, one of the best title in rebirth era. The story is so heartfelt and so smartly written, the characterisation was on point, the team up was cool and every member got their own spotlight to shine. The ending was so sad yet sets up so well for this era. The art is gorgeous and so enthralling. This is a remarkable BatFam title.
The Dark Knight teams up with Batwoman to take on new protégés Red Robin, Spoiler and the former villain known as Clayface! The only problem is, neither of these instructors knows what they're in for as a mysterious army takes Gotham City! This new DC Rebirth collection features DETECTIVE COMICS #934-940!
While the ending could've been mildly better, there's no doubt that this gritty look at how difficult it is to protect Gotham is really poignant, sad yet in a way beautiful. The art is solid with really stunning panels. This one is a solid read.
The Caped Crusader has never been stopped. Not by the Joker. Not by Two-Face. Not even by the Justice League. But now, in the wake of DC UNIVERSE: REBIRTH, Batman faces his most challenging foe ever-the idealistic hero known as Gotham, who wants to save the city from Batman himself! Collects the pages of BATMAN: REBIRTH #1 and issues #1-6 of the ne...
While the reveal was a lil predictable, the art is faithfully gorgeous and smart, the character work and the story really speeds through a great look in the life of The Flash, as the selfless speed icon.
A new storm brews over Central City and disproves the old adage about lightning never striking twice! Just as Barry begins to feel overwhelmed fighting crime, a new speedster appears-but just where did this amazing new ally come from? Now, the Fastest Man Alive finds himself in a city of speedsters-and dealing with the reappearance of Wally West! C...
This was so good. Rebirth getting off to a good start as Wally finds his lighting rod. The story is kept heartfelt and yet giving little details for the event to move forward at a sure and steady pace. Wally is given more spotlight here but of course his friends, Titans, were not behind.
The members of the super-team known as the Teen Titans were heroes but, more than that, the best of friends. A special bond held them together through even the toughest situations.
Then their connection became a memory. And that memory faded, stolen from time. Only one person remembers. His name is Wally West. Once upon a time, he...
Literally such an efficient way to show change throughout the universe without breaking characters but solidifying them as the art stays fantastic through its panels. The story is intelligent world-building with really thoughtful writing. Can't wait to get into the meat of the matter.
It all begins here. Do not skip to the last page. Do not let a friend or message board ruin this comic for you. The future (and past) of the DC Universe starts here. Don't say we didn't warn you!
THEY SAID IT: "Rebirth is about focusing in on the core of the character and their respective universe," says writer and DC Entertainment Chief Creati...
The story beats are kept consistent in this second volume of the classic Winter Soldier series where Cap's dilemma is answered but at what cost. A solid characterisation for Cap and the charcters involved as we come to know about the tragic circumstances of Bucky. Stakes feel high yet so contained and the emotions involved are strong. Satisfying yet so brutal and poignant.
Collects Captain America (2004) #8-9 & #11-14. The questions plaguing Captain America's dreams and memories have been answered in the most brutal way possible. And in the wake of this brutality, General Lukin makes his first all-out assault!