Cris Cole Comic Reviews

Batman #3 continues to be very accessible to new readers. The issue offers a familiar take on the origins of Gotham's newest superheros. Meanwhile, readers continue to wait on the promise of the Monster Men.

In Aquaman #1, Abnett and Walker showcase the constitution and complexity of Arthur Curry as they reintroduce several compelling elements of Aquaman's past.

Batman: Rebirth #1 is a good starting point for new readers. It pushes a new direction forward while catching up readers on pertinent past developments. King and Janin offer a new take on a longstanding villain that is similarly intriguing and fresh. The team also shows the potential of a new partnership that suggests an evolutionary step for the Dark Knight.

Rick is tasked with domesticating the group's lesser, primal instincts, which have predominantly facilitated survival in the new world. It's a struggle he's not immune to himself. It's that persistent struggle that makes the issue and larger story worthwhile, despite the reworking of a familiar armed conflict.