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Ryan rated Gotham Central #22 Jun 29, 2025
10

Gotham Central #22

By: Ed Brubaker, Michael Lark
Released: Aug 11, 2004

The conclusion to "Unresolved" by Eisner Award-winning writer Ed Brubaker! The truth about the infamous High School Baseball Massacre is revealed. Just what part did the Mad Hatter play in the murders years ago? And how will this come to a peaceful resolution when ex-Detective Bullock is involved?

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Ryan rated Gotham Central #21 Jun 29, 2025
10

Gotham Central #21

By: Ed Brubaker, Michael Lark
Released: Jul 14, 2004

A delicate investigation is completely shaken up now that disgraced detective Harvey Bullock is on the case. But Bullock's not the man he used to be, and with the Penguin inexplicably in his sights, things are about to get messy! "Unresolved" part 3.

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Ryan rated Gotham Central #20 Jun 29, 2025
10

Gotham Central #20

By: Ed Brubaker, Michael Lark
Released: Jun 16, 2004

A recent development in a ten-year-old case ties in both the Mad Hatter and the Penguin, and leads Detective Driver to a place no cop in Gotham wants to go for help: former Detective Harvey Bullock's doorstep! "Unresolved" part 2.

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Ryan rated Gotham Central #19 Jun 29, 2025
9.5

Gotham Central #19

By: Ed Brubaker, Michael Lark
Released: May 12, 2004

Writer Ed Brubaker begins a new chapter in the GOTHAM CENTRAL saga with "Unresolved" Part 1. Detective Driver finds himself in the middle of a hostage situation that quickly turns deadly, and the resulting investigation reveals a link to a ten-year-old mass-murder case and a disgraced detective not seen in the Bat-books in years: Harvey Bullock!

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Ryan reviewed Gotham Central #18 Jun 29, 2025
8.5

Slightly underwhelming ending to a great 3-part story. Loved that some of the more background detectives got some major panel time

Gotham Central #18

By: Greg Rucka, Greg Scott
Released: Apr 14, 2004

The conclusion to the three-part "Life is Full of Disappointments." The case changes hands once more and the connections to murders in a pharmaceutical company run much deeper than anyone imagined! Featuring an appearance by The Huntress!

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Ryan rated Gotham Central #17 Jun 29, 2025
9.5

Gotham Central #17

By: Greg Rucka, Greg Scott
Released: Mar 10, 2004

The pain and anguish over the losses incurred at the hands of the Joker still linger, but the detectives have a job to do. And their foremost priority is solving the murder of a businesswoman. "Life is Full of Disappointments" Part 2.

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Ryan reviewed Gotham Central #16 Jun 29, 2025
10

Sarge and Crowe might be my favorite duo of the series so far. Greg Scott’s art is on par with Lark

Gotham Central #16

By: Ed Brubaker, Greg Scott
Released: Feb 11, 2004

"Life is Full of Disappointments" Part 1. In the wake of the Joker's brutal killing spree, Sarge and Crowe deal with the fallout in the stationhouse and try to solve the murder of a girl found in a dumpster.

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Ryan rated Gotham Central #15 Jun 29, 2025
10

Gotham Central #15

By: Ed Brubaker, Michael Lark

"Soft Targets" Finale! The Joker is finally apprehended and behind bars, but is it all just a part of his mad plan and continuing game of cat and mouse between the Clown and Bat? Find out in the conclusion to a story by both GOTHAM CENTRAL writers, Greg Rucka and Ed Brubaker!

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Ryan rated Gotham Central #14 Jun 29, 2025
9.5

Gotham Central #14

By: Ed Brubaker, Michael Lark
Released: Dec 10, 2003

"Soft Targets" Part 3! Death and mayhem from the Joker's ongoing reign of terror continue to devastate the members of the Major Crimes Unit as the story leaks to the media and causes widespread panic!

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Ryan rated Gotham Central #13 Jun 28, 2025
10

Gotham Central #13

By: Ed Brubaker, Michael Lark
Released: Nov 12, 2003

"Soft Targets" Part 2! As the mysterious sniper continues his killing spree across the streets of Gotham City, panic spreads across the city. And when it becomes apparent the Clown Prince of Crime might be involved, things only get worse for the GCPD.

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Ryan rated Gotham Central #12 Jun 28, 2025
9.5

Gotham Central #12

By: Ed Brubaker, Michael Lark
Released: Oct 15, 2003

"Soft Targets" Part 1! A sniper begins taking out police, politicians and civilians alike in a devastating murder spree that rocks the entire city and especially the members of the Major Crimes Unit as their own come under fire!

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Ryan rated Gotham Central #11 Jun 26, 2025
9.5

Gotham Central #11

By: Ed Brubaker, Brian Hurtt
Released: Sep 10, 2003

Meet Stacy, the only civilian member of the Major Crimes Unit and the only person in Gotham allowed to activate the Bat Signal--a seemingly simple task that actually deeply affects Stacy's emotional life. Featuring guest art by QUEEN & COUNTRY'S Brian Hurtt!

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Ryan rated Gotham Central #10 Jun 26, 2025
10

Gotham Central #10

By: Greg Rucka, Michael Lark
Released: Jul 16, 2003

Greg Rucka's Eisner Award-winning story "Half a Life" concludes! Finally confronted with the man behind her the chaos in her life--from her outing as a lesbian to her murder charges--how will Renee Montoya react? Guest starring the Batman!

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Ryan rated Gotham Central #9 Jun 26, 2025
10

Gotham Central #9

By: Greg Rucka, Michael Lark
Released: Jul 16, 2003

The penultimate chapter in Greg Rucka's Harvey Award-winning story arc, Josie Mac joins the cast of GOTHAM CENTRAL as both sides of Renee Montoya's life comes crashing down! "Half a Life" Part 4!

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Ryan rated Gotham Central #8 Jun 26, 2025
10

Gotham Central #8

By: Greg Rucka, Michael Lark
Released: Jun 11, 2003

Renee Montoya's personal life collides with her professional one when Internal Affairs opens an investigation regarding the Gotham City detective and a murder committed with her very own weapon! "Half a Life" Part 3!

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Ryan rated Gotham Central #7 Jun 26, 2025
9.0

Gotham Central #7

By: Greg Rucka, Michael Lark
Released: May 14, 2003

With her personal and professional life spiraling out of control, detective Renee Montoya teeters on the edge as she deals with a surprise visit from her brother and confronts her stalker. "Half a Life" Part 2!

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Ryan rated Gotham Central #6 Jun 26, 2025
9.5

Gotham Central #6

By: Greg Rucka, Michael Lark
Released: Apr 9, 2003

The start of the Eisner Award-winning arc by Greg Rucka by Michael Lark that outs Detective Renee Montoya as a lesbian and turns her whole world upside down! "Half a Life" Part 1 begins here!

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Ryan rated Gotham Central #5 Jun 24, 2025
9.0

Gotham Central #5

By: Ed Brubaker, Michael Lark
Released: Mar 12, 2003

The dramatic finale of not one but two cases! Detectives Marcus Driver and Romy Chandler have a suspect. But is he the man who murdered little Bonnie Lewis? Meanwhile, the detectives' case against Firebug and his string of arsons in Gotham City hits a surprising bump. The clock is ticking on both cases and this issue's got a twist of an ending. And...

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Ryan rated Gotham Central #4 Jun 24, 2025
8.5

Gotham Central #4

By: Ed Brubaker, Michael Lark
Released: Feb 12, 2003

Romy and Driver continue their investigation into the Lewis kidnapping while the rest of the team tries to track down the arsonist Firebug, who's been setting Gotham aflame! But why isn't the case closed after a tense standoff with Firebug? And how does a murder investigation lead back to...a Batarang?

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Ryan rated Gotham Central #3 Jun 23, 2025
9.5

Gotham Central #3

By: Ed Brubaker, Michael Lark
Released: Jan 29, 2003

A new storyline begins in this gritty look at the non-costumed heroes of Gotham City. With the effects of the GCPD's first adventure still hanging heavy over the squad of Gotham's Major Crimes Unit, Firebug returns to rain terror and flame across the city! Meanwhile, the investigation into the child kidnapping continues.

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Ryan rated Gotham Central #2 Jun 23, 2025
9.0

Gotham Central #2

By: Greg Rucka, Michael Lark
Released: Dec 25, 2002

The detectives' best lead to solving the murder of one of their own has turned up dead, and time is running out. When they learn the killer's real target, can they even hope to arrive in time?

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Ryan reviewed Gotham Central #1 Jun 22, 2025
9.5

Instantly hooked

Gotham Central #1

By: Ed Brubaker, Michael Lark
Released: Dec 4, 2002

The detectives of Gotham's police force star in their own ongoing series! A tense, driven story begins in rapid fashion with the all-too familiar cry of "officer down"--and the race is on to stop a major Batman villain while solving the crime before the Dark Knight intervenes. But between the emotion of losing one of their own, and the labyrinth of...

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Ryan reviewed Justice Society of America #26 Jun 22, 2025
10

Great ending

Justice Society of America #26

By: Geoff Johns, Dale Eaglesham
Released: Apr 29, 2009

Featuring three painted covers by Alex Ross depicting the entire Justice Society of America! In a very special day-in-the-life story of the JSA titled "Black Adam Ruined My Birthday," the team celebrates the birthday of one of their own Stargirl! Don't miss this momentous issue.

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8.0

Justice Society of America #25

By: Geoff Johns, Jerry Ordway
Released: Apr 1, 2009

The "Black Adam and Isis" epic concludes here! With Billy Batson banished from the Rock of Eternity, the Justice Society calls upon an old friend to help in the battle against the Black Marvel family and stop Black Adam and Isis once and for all!

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7.0

Justice Society of America #24

By: Geoff Johns, Jerry Ordway
Released: Feb 25, 2009

lack Adam and Isis" part 2 and featuring an "Origins and Omens" backup! The Justice Society faces off against a fully powered Black Adam and his wife, Isis, for control of the Rock of Eternity. But when Mary Marvel enters the fray, will she side with the Justice Society or join the Black Marvel family?

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8.0

Justice Society of America #23

By: Geoff Johns, Jerry Ordway
Released: Jan 28, 2009

"Black Adam and Isis"part 1 and a "Faces of Evil"issue! The new Justice Society regroups just in time to face one of their greatest and most personal enemies Black Adam! The sorcerer Felix Faust has imprisoned the soul of Isis, Black Adam's deceased wife. But the Black Marvel just figured that out, and nothing will save Faust from his wrath nothi...

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Ryan reviewed Justice Society of America #22 Jun 22, 2025
9.0

Kingdom Come Superman🄲

Justice Society of America #22

By: Geoff Johns, Dale Eaglesham
Released: Dec 31, 2008

Concluding the sequel to KINGDOM COME and featuring several pages of painted interiors by Alex Ross! As war breaks out among the Justice Society, the cost of Gog's watchful eye comes to light. But removing Gog from Earth will cost more than they could ever imagine!

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7.5

Justice Society of America #21

By: Geoff Johns, Dale Eaglesham
Released: Dec 3, 2008

In the penultimate chapter of ''Thy Kingdom Come,'' the Justice Society of America goes to war with one another! Torn between Gog's desire to help the world and the moral cost it comes with, it's the old guard vs. the new as the line that was drawn is crossed.

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6.0

JSA Kingdom Come Special: Magog #1

By: Peter J. Tomasi, Fernando Pasarin
Released: Nov 19, 2008

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