When I was reading DP Bad Blood #4, this bugged me so much I actually counted: 15 out of 29 pages had no backgrounds whatsoever.
Hex added Absolute Flash (2025) to their pull list Nov 11, 2025
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JEFF LEMIRE AND NICK ROBLES SPEED INTO THE ABSOLUTE UNIVERSE! Without the mentor...without the family...without the Speed Force, what's left is the Absolute Scarlet Speedster!
Hex reviewed Batman Chronicles: The Gauntlet Nov 11, 2025
I want to give this a higher score but the premise doesn't live up to the execution. The art is phenomenal, the story is interesting but not very gripping. I would have benefitted from either more pages or turn it into a mini series. It wasn't much of a gauntlet but Batman's interactions with Robin are really well done.
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Psycamorean reviewed Deadpool: Seven Slaughters #1 Jun 4, 2024
None of the stories here are particularly great. My favorite was No Spider Blues because I fully ship Deadpool and Peter. Something I noticed: In Rob Liefeld's story, there are barely any backgrounds. It's actually insane. We barely know at any point where any of the characters are in space. It will forever shock me that people like this guy's art.
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Seven kills in seven days! Welcome to a week in the life of Wade Wilson, the best mercenary Marvel's ever had (just ask him)! From facing off with rival killers to top secret assassinations, DEADPOOL has a lot of work to do in this blood-soaked oversized issue full of fan-favorite creators past and future!
Rated T+
When I was reading DP Bad Blood #4, this bugged me so much I actually counted: 15 out of 29 pages had no backgrounds whatsoever.
It's every book he does art on. It's so far below the standard of quality that we should expect from the Big Two, and it's not a matter of style. He only gets work because of his name, and that's even perplexing in itself because his name wasn't good for long in the 90s.
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KittyNone rated Amazing Spider-Man #13 Oct 2, 2025
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SPIDEY & HIS COSMIC FRIENDS! Who is this space-faring Spider-Man, and who is his crew?! You may recognize Rocket Raccoon and may have heard of Symbie. The other companions will have a huge impact on Spider-Man and may hold a key to some mysteries that have been brewing!
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Afre reviewed Ultimate Spider-Man #22 Oct 22, 2025
This comic feels like everything one shouldn't be when making a story with set ending in mind.
And that is: it tells, it doesn't show.
I can always praise art here. I do love it. But the timeskip we got, was way too major. What is left is us being told multiple things without us actually seeing them. We are given implication that they happened and that's it.
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THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF [REDACTED]!
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Afre reviewed Amazing Spider-Man #15 Nov 4, 2025
I really liked this. Really really liked this. What a "succulent" issue of ASM.
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THE SECRETS OF SPACE REVEALED! Spider-Man takes on a challenge of single combat to save his new crew and finds himself between a rock and a GIANT ALIEN BEAST INTENT ON HIS DEATH! Not only does Spider-Man learn aspects of his quest that he didn't expect, but his companions learn things about Spider-Man that THEY didn't expect. Witness the first full...
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Mout rated Batman: The Long Halloween: Special #1 Aug 8, 2022
Twenty-five years ago, you thought you knew the whole story of Batman: The Long Halloween. Now, legendary creators Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale return to Gotham City to reveal that no secret remains buried forever! Join us for the return of the Batman Halloween specials and a mystery that could destroy Batman, Commissioner Gordon, Two-Face, and…well, t...
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Psycamorean reviewed Batman: The Long Halloween: Special #1 Oct 26, 2021
It's been a looong time since I've read Long Halloween, so I may not have picked up on everything here, but what we got was pretty good, I guess. Nothing mindblowing. Tim Sale's art is definitely not on the level it once was, but they still manage to make some cool images across the one-shot.
Twenty-five years ago, you thought you knew the whole story of Batman: The Long Halloween. Now, legendary creators Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale return to Gotham City to reveal that no secret remains buried forever! Join us for the return of the Batman Halloween specials and a mystery that could destroy Batman, Commissioner Gordon, Two-Face, and…well, t...
Hex rated Batman: The Long Halloween: Special #1 Nov 6, 2025
Twenty-five years ago, you thought you knew the whole story of Batman: The Long Halloween. Now, legendary creators Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale return to Gotham City to reveal that no secret remains buried forever! Join us for the return of the Batman Halloween specials and a mystery that could destroy Batman, Commissioner Gordon, Two-Face, and…well, t...
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shzammm reviewed Batman: Dark Victory Collected Sep 10, 2021
Even better than its antecessor, "Dark Victory" ends the first part of Bruce Wayne journey as Batman, bringing closure to a lot of the characters first introduced in "Year One". The plot-twist is really good, the whole storyline and mistery around the Hang Man is well build. And also - Dick Grayson! Yes.
Collecting BATMAN: DARK VICTORY #0-13, this epic continues the story of THE LONG HALLOWEEN. It is early in Batman's crimefighting career, when James Gordon, Harvey Dent, and the vigilante himself were all just beginning their roles as Gotham's protectors.
Once a town controlled by organized crime, Gotham City suddenly finds itself be...
Hex rated Batman: Dark Victory Collected Nov 6, 2025
Collecting BATMAN: DARK VICTORY #0-13, this epic continues the story of THE LONG HALLOWEEN. It is early in Batman's crimefighting career, when James Gordon, Harvey Dent, and the vigilante himself were all just beginning their roles as Gotham's protectors.
Once a town controlled by organized crime, Gotham City suddenly finds itself be...
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Julhin reviewed Batman: Dark Victory Collected Jul 10, 2022
I'll say the same thing i've said when i finished the Long Halloween: M.A.S.T.E.R.P.I.E.C.E.!
This is a PERFECT follow up, although it has the same story structure of The Long Haloween(actually is the only story structure that Loeb knows how to use lol) the inclusion of Robin here is gives this a very distinctive feeling from the last series. The mystery is still engagin and intriguing, more
Collecting BATMAN: DARK VICTORY #0-13, this epic continues the story of THE LONG HALLOWEEN. It is early in Batman's crimefighting career, when James Gordon, Harvey Dent, and the vigilante himself were all just beginning their roles as Gotham's protectors.
Once a town controlled by organized crime, Gotham City suddenly finds itself be...
Hex rated Batman: Dark Victory #13 Nov 6, 2025
The epic conclusion to Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale's Batman masterpiece! What connection does the Hang Man have to Harvey Dent, and can the murders be stopped before the most horrifying killing of them all takes place? This time Batman is no longer alone in his quest for justice as a young, inexperienced Robin joins him and the dynamic duo is born!
Hex rated Batman: Dark Victory #12 Nov 6, 2025
After last issue's shocking turn of events, is it ever going to be possible to discover the true identity of the Hang Man? And how does Dick Grayson fit into all this?
Hex rated Batman: Dark Victory #11 Nov 6, 2025
In the heat of the summer, Batman confronts Poison Ivy as she makes her move. But will it be against Two-Face or the Falcones? Plus, Dick Grayson gets closer to finding his parents' killer and the Hang Man strikes again!
Hex rated Batman: Dark Victory #10 Nov 6, 2025
In a city divided by Freaks and Gangsters can there be justice for anyone? As Batman searches for Harvey Dent, Mr. Freeze unexpectedly enters the picture. Plus, while the Hang Man's noose tightens around Gotham City, Dick Grayson makes a startling discovery!
Hex rated Batman: Dark Victory #9 Nov 6, 2025
The final act begins with a Father's Day look at two heroes--Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson--whose lives were forever changed by the murders of their parents. Witness the stories of Batman and Robin's first nights as orphans in Wayne Manor.
Hex rated Batman: Dark Victory #8 Nov 6, 2025
Bruce Wayne attends a night at the circus, a night that changes his entire life when a certain 10-year-old boy experiences a tragedy that sets him on a collision course with the Dark Knight. But, if the Joker blows up Gotham City, will any of it matter?
Hex rated Batman: Dark Victory #7 Nov 5, 2025
It may be April Fools' Month, but things are getting very serious in Gotham City! The Calendar Man sets out to prove that he's nobody's fool. Where has he been since breaking out of Arkham, and why is the answer bad news for Batman?
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Vandal Savage makes his move against Batman and Robin, Bruce Wayne tries to make amends, and the Riddler makes his play for arguably the most important item in all of Gotham. Fraction and Jiménez take things to a whole new level as their thrilling new run on Batman continues!
there's moments of levity that shows Matt Fraction is at least having fun and not taking some inspiration from Morrison's works. Damian kicking Bruce in the balls. Bernard and Bruce's relationships. I am not a big fan of slow burns, but Matt Fraction does it well, and he just makes Bruce Wayne feel more human. We all know how Bruce Wayne is all serious and brooding who doesn't joke, but writers forget that Bruce Wayne can be funny in his own way. This feels like a 1960s Batman in the modern era
Bruce smiling at the thought of Van Gogh painting a 100 starry nights is the panel that got me. The story is going somewhere I want to go. I’m calling it now… Bruce is quitting, which is different than getting his back broken or being anti lifed by darkseid. Because he chooses it. At least temporarily of course…
Hex rated Batman: Dark Victory #6 Nov 4, 2025
Things are heating up in Gotham City's underworld and the Penguin wouldn't have it any other way. With his hands tied by the Hang Man case, can Batman stop the fowl felon from starting a gangwar?
Hex reviewed Absolute Batman Annual: 2025 Oct 30, 2025
Man, Gabe's bad opinions are so strong he is getting two reviews.
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Some of the biggest names in comics take a turn in the Absolute Universe! Daniel Warren Johnson and James Harren tell tales from Absolute Batman’s early days! How did Bruce acquire his batmobile? And what was it like for Black Mask’s party animals when Batman first hit the scene?
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Afre reviewed Absolute Batman Annual: 2025 Oct 30, 2025
Generally one shouldn't give just a plain 10 for a comic based on the first story.
But this time I'll make an exception.
Something something "comics are now too political" something something "it's woke and bad!"
Some of the biggest names in comics take a turn in the Absolute Universe! Daniel Warren Johnson and James Harren tell tales from Absolute Batman’s early days! How did Bruce acquire his batmobile? And what was it like for Black Mask’s party animals when Batman first hit the scene?
Screaming Enigma reviewed Absolute Batman Annual: 2025 Oct 29, 2025
Holy peak, Batman. Let me get this out of the way really quickly. Harren and McClaren both did really good jobs here and I liked what they gave us here. That said, Johnson knocked it out of the park with the main story. That story, on its own, gets a 10/10 for me. Warren and McClaren's stories were just gravy. Batman hitting a One Winged Angel was just insane and I loved it so much. The story as a more
Some of the biggest names in comics take a turn in the Absolute Universe! Daniel Warren Johnson and James Harren tell tales from Absolute Batman’s early days! How did Bruce acquire his batmobile? And what was it like for Black Mask’s party animals when Batman first hit the scene?
Oh, I've been anticipating that happening since the book was first announced. Luckily, the averages I've seen, so far, are great. Hateful people won't be able to hold down how great this book is.
What's honestly crazy is DWJ is on par or very near consistent with how Scot Snyder's writing is for Absolute Batman. I will dare even say this is my favorite annual of all time
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motorik reviewed Absolute Batman Annual: 2025 Oct 29, 2025
Auld Gabe being a bawbag as usual.
Some of the biggest names in comics take a turn in the Absolute Universe! Daniel Warren Johnson and James Harren tell tales from Absolute Batman’s early days! How did Bruce acquire his batmobile? And what was it like for Black Mask’s party animals when Batman first hit the scene?
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KittyNone reviewed Radioactive Spider-Man #1 Oct 22, 2025
Ooh that was a pleasant surprise! I definitely don't think there's 18 comics' worth of things to say about the latest low-energy rehash of Age of Apocalypse, but Kelly & Walker make a solid case for the question of "what's Spider-Man doing in the middle of this?" as being one worth exploring. And I'm surprisingly into a Cecilia Reyes/Peter Parker romance, considering that it's one I'd never in a m more
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UNFRIENDLY AND UNSTABLE! X YEARS LATER, the X-Virus decimated New York - but Spider-Man won't stop fighting. In a desperate gamble, Peter Parker doses himself with lethal radiation to hold the infection at bay. Survival comes at a cost. While this may not kill Peter Parker, it sure messes him up. This is the most dangerous, mutated Spider-Man ever ...
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motorik reviewed Ultimate Spider-Man #20 Aug 28, 2025
Gabe watches Michael Bay films on loop.
The dynamic between these 4 central characters is absolutely magnificent.
They have the kind of character rapport that most writers would kill for.
The punch.
Magnificent. The best Marvel comic on the shelves and the best Spider-man since the previous Ultimate Spider-man. DC are absolutely trouncing Marvel in ter more
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MY DINNER WITH HARRY! Harry Osborn lives! Peter and Mary Jane have another fateful dinner with Harry and Gwen…
Hex rated Catwoman: When in Rome Collected Oct 15, 2025
The Eisner Award-winning team of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale returns to further the exciting adventures they began in BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN and followed in BATMAN: DARK VICTORY! Collecting the 6-part series that guest-starred Batman and a host of Gotham's most colorful and dangerous villains, WHEN IN ROME chronicles Catwoman's mysterious trip to It...
Hex rated Catwoman: When in Rome #6 Oct 15, 2025
Selina's heading back to Gotham City, but not before she deals with the betrayals and truths she's uncovered. In this case, it's not about who wins, but who loses the least!
Hex rated Catwoman: When in Rome #5 Oct 14, 2025
Catwoman is coming dangerously close to finding out the truth about her past. But uncovering one secret too many could cost her all nine of her lives!
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