Jonathan Waugh Comic Reviews

Despite great art, Batman '89 Echoes #6 struggles to reach a satisfying conclusion for fans of the both the miniseries and the original Burton films.

Gabriel Hardman's Black Label series takes three of DC's biggest vigilantes and puts them in an engaging and murky conspiracy that tackles real world societal issues, and hits a near bullseye.

Despite featuring some questionable motivations for one of the leads, Arcadia's second issue continues the moody noir intrigue established in the first issue.

A fantastic single issue story that highlights the strengths of our leads, but also their side characters.

Johnson and Ossio have created a fantastic jumping on point that really feels welcoming and inviting to new and lapsed readers like myself.

Batman and Robin is quickly becoming the secret weapon of the Batman line. If the creative team can keep this level of quality going, it could be the best.

Batman and Robin #27 shows that the new era of the dynamic duo is in a fantastic place right now, and that even the best of us need a pep talk at times.

An action-packed installment that offers a a ton of momentum as we barrel towards Johnson's final issue.

With the finale looming, Batman and Robin #29 is setting us up for a pretty excellent and exciting final chapter next month.

A great issue that showcases why the book has been so well received for the past few years, even if the central mystery is still a mystery for us.

The Birds have won the battle, but not the war, yet Birds of Prey #24 is another fun issue for one of DC's most consistently great books.

While I could have used more revelations on why the Birds are going after Daemon's latest plan, the character moments are so well done, and the issue is such a great encapsulation of everything the series does well as a team book, that I still have to recommend Birds of Prey #25 as a jumping on point for new readers.

Despite having all the elements of what makes this series fun, a big narrative disconnect between last issue's cliffhanger and this issue detracts from the story.

By returning to the fun character interactions and offering some interesting revelations, Birds of Prey #27 is setting up a big conclusion to The Unreality story line and the series as a whole.

While this final arc has had some rocky moments, the final issue of Birds of Prey offers a fantastic close to this underrated series.

While it may end up working better in a trade collection (and survive the wear and tear of rereading from kids), C.O.R.T. looks to be a great way for adults to introduce a younger generation into the world of comics.

C.O.R.T.: Children of the Round Table #2 continues the fun ride for kids and adults alike, and I'm looking forward to checking out the next issue to see more of the story.

C.O.R.T.: Children of the Round Table #3 continues the really fun Saturday morning cartoon in comic form that makes the series great, even though it may start to feel better to read as a collected edition at this stage.

With some much-needed exposition and a hilarious training montage, C.O.R.T. Children of the Round Table #24 improves one of the best all-ages titles.

Despite the almost breakneck pacing, C.O.R.T.: Children of The Round Table #5 is so enjoyable that it's hard not to be excited for what comes next.

Despite having little connections to the main K.O. event, The Kids Are All Fight is a fun read and a great introduction to the next generation of DC heroes.

While those who aren't reading DC K.O. may be a little lost, there's still plenty here for those curious to latch onto, especially if they just want to see Wonder Woman and Lobo fight.

A great team up that highlights the fun and bombastic nature of comics and wrestling, DC X AEW is the perfect tag team for comic and wrestling fans.

The foundation set here is for a series that could be really fun, making Ghost Pepper a pretty substantial meal for fans of the Apocalypse.

A great, continuity-light adventure with Gotham's leading ladies, this heist adventure is a Summer treat.

The Sirens are in way over their heads, against an enemy far outside their weight class. But now the fun is going to be watching them try to get out alive.

Unfit For Orbit's third issue is an expected slight dip in quality from the first two issues, but sets the stage for what should be a good final two issues

Gotham City Sirens: Unfit For Orbit #4 is a great return to form from the past issue, but not without a few hiccups.

While Gotham City Sirens: Unfit for Orbit may have had a few rough patches in this series, overall the story has been a lot of fun, and a great entry point for anyone who's wanted to check out any of the ladies' individual series.

While not quite as "new reader entry I was hoping it would be, there's still plenty in Harley Quinn #54 to appeal to new and lapsed readers alike.

A fun opening issue that looks to make for one of the more unique and entertaining inter-company crossovers that we've had in some time.

A surprisingly sweet and moving first issue that reminds us of why we fell in love with Huck in the first place.

An issue that expands the world of our titular character, but not his interior thoughts and motivations.

Inglorious X-Force may seem like the same Cable story you've read before, but Seeley and Sta. Maria have quite a few surprises in store.

A fantastic Rasputin family reunion, Magik and Colossus may end up one of the best debut issues of the year.

When the sun is blazing and the summer gets hot, The Marvel Swimsuit Special: Friends, Foes, & Rivals is a very cool spot!

A fun and funny conclusion to the recent adventures of the Element Man!

While it doesn't have the same "wow" factor as the movie, Predator: Badlands #1 is a great prequel adventure that will satisfy fans wanting more.

While not entirely as new-reader friendly as the creatives intend it to be, Resident Alien: The Book of Changes #1 is a fun look at the comic adventures of Harry.

Fans looking for more varied stories may be disappointed, but if you want to see Sith Lord action, Star Wars: Darth Maul Black, White, and Red is strong with the Dark Side.

The Thing: King of Yancy Street is the type of comic you want all characters to get: action packed, heartfelt, and most of all, fun.

Weapon X-Men: The Real Thing is a perfectly serviceable action comic with fantastic art and not much else.

Rob Liefeld is trying to make it 1992 again with a new Youngblood series. The result is a book that will appeal to his fans, but not many others.