Konrad Secord-Reitz Comic Reviews

The American Way: Those Above and Those Below is a fantastic story that captures the essence of the 70s revolutions, while also telling a tale that reverberates with current events in a chilling way.

Batman/The Shadow #1 & #2 are fantastic reads, they take into account various aspects of Batman's skill set as he investigates his latest mystery. The Shadow is a looming and ethereal figure presenting a great challenge to the Dark Knight. These issues have set a high bar for the rest of the series but there is no doubt that the series will continue to be just as great!

Overall, this issue had a few awesome shots and some great tension built up throughout. I look forward to seeing what kind of craziness the Stag can get up to in Gotham next issue!

Batman/The Shadow #4 is a solid and satisfying issue with a number of moments to make you laugh, and a few to shock you. This is an issue you must read.

This issue was a great read with interesting characters and visuals. I can't wait to see the dramatic conclusion next issue!

Batman/The Shadow #6 was an exciting, extradimensional thriller that took Batman out of his comfort zone. He once again proves to us that when it comes to saving lives or vanquishing evil forever, lives are more important. The art and script through out this series have been great and readers should look for this series as a graphic novel soon!

I loved this issue, I was reading it at work and my coworkers started giving me funny looks and wanting to know what I was laughing about. The art is fantastic and Catwoman looks great as always. The writing of Meredith Finch is awesome, as to be expected after her run on Wonder Woman.

Damage #4 was a fun issue that really took Damage from a monster capable of contending with Wonder Woman and made him more personal. Ethan's world has become quite small and personal, narrowed down to a few friendly folks in the back of a truck.

As a first issue, this hits the ground running like no issue has before. We are subject to super personal and real moments, blood, gore, even some nudity! I can't wait to see how Valentine's book comes as she hears the tales of Antonio Luna.

Deathbed #2 pushes the concept of this series up another notch. This time adding a more thoughtful component into the series, taking Luna down a peg from his high horse.

Between deep emotional growth, ninja mummy attacks, and drug fueled orgies, Deathbed #3 is a great addition to the life of Antonio Luna and will be a great addition to your comic collection!

Deathbed #4 gives both Val and Luna a good, long, hard look at themselves with the opportunity to change things. You should give this book a good read today!

Deathbed #5 is a wonderfully self-reflective issue for the protagonists and readers! Be sure to pick this comic up and be prepared for the amazing conclusion in the next one!

Deathbed #6, the finale, was an incredible end to this six-part mini-series. It brought the whole story full circle without leaving any loose ends to the lives of Luna or Val. Be sure to pick this issue up now!

I enjoyed this issue. Seeing the new Bat-Family develop further and support each other is interesting. Watching the aftermath of everything take its toll on Batman is interesting as well when being contrasted and commented on by Kate Kane, a woman who has also suffered great loss in her life.

This issue was great, I really lovedhow each character is developed further, especially the exchange between Batwoman and Batwing.

This issue was great and the ending will have readers excited for the next issue!

This issue was fantastic, it has lots of action, beautiful and dark art, and of course a fantastic story. I would expect nothing less of James Tynion IV and Alvaro Martinez.

This issue was fantastic. It starts a lot of different plot lines, and throws a few wrenches into the gears of Gotham. I'm very excited by the addition of Bennett to this issue and look forward to the action-packed, stylish, ride to come.

Overall, this issue was great. it has lots of action and two awesome twists that I didn't see coming in the end. I'm sad to see Marguerite Bennett leaving butI'm sure she has lots to do in Bombshells!

As any oversized special should be, this issue is packed with story. We get a look at every member of the new Bat-Family and a look ahead to what might be around the next bend. James Tynion IV is a fabulous creator and this is another notch in his impressive library of stories.

Overall, I highly enjoyed this issue! I think the art is fantastic and what this issue means for the coming stories of Detective are really exciting.

Detective Comics #952 was a solid issue that I enjoyed thoroughly. Tynion IV continues to deliver solid issues that will keep readers thoroughly entertained.

This was a solid issue that readers will like and has set up a final climactic battle"or has it?

The conflict between the League of Shadows, Shiva's army, and the Colony in this issue is exciting and makes this issue powerful. Readers who love the rich history of Ra's and the League will enjoy this issue and the next few to come out soon!

Readers are going to pick up this issue and fly through it just like it did. I look forward to skimming the forumsin a few days andseeing ifthere are any Easter eggs hidden away in the various 2-page spreads through out this book. I absolutely loved this issue and you will too!

From start to finish this was an easy book to read, it has spaced out the dialogue well, had solid action sequences, and great art. Readers will enjoy this issue and I'm sure the rest to come.

Detective Comics #958 has a focus on character driven story which is such a nice departure from the recent string of event driven arcs. This issue is fantastic!

Overall, this issue was great. It is wonderful to finally see Zatanna back in action and along side Batman again! We also get to see some of the fewer touched on characters in the DC universe.

This issue was fantastic. It has so many little things that can be taken as coincidence and yet have such impactful meaning to the legend of Batman. Not to mention that final page reveal!

Detective Comics #962 is a well storied and gorgeous piece of eye candy. Readers will enjoy the action and extreme power exchanged in the fight between Jean-Paul and Ascalon.

This is a solid beginning to a great story arc. James Tynion IV continues to create thought provoking situations to make everyone question the methods, means, and end of Batman's war on crime.

This issue was a great read, allowing us to see Clayface dealing with his actions, much like Batman in the Victim Syndicate arc. The way that he is depicted in his Monster form is also fantastic!

This issue was fantastic! For new readers it summed up nicely Tim's past and why you should care about him. Old readers got the pay off of seeing Drake really prove that he has taken himself out of Batman's shadow. Readers will love the final twist ending and won't be able to wait to see how Drake escapes his prison.

Detective Comics #966 continues the second that #965 ended, it is packed with action, suspense, and signs of doom for the future. Unfortunately, it feels bland in it's delivery and unoriginal.

Electric Warriors #1 is a fun book packed with beautiful art from cover to cover. This is a perfect start to this series!

Electric Warriors #2 was a gorgeous issue with great panel work but a less than stellar writing.

Electric Warriors #3 was a great issue, raising the stacks for the individual characters as well as showing how twisted the world of The Compromise is. Pick this comic up and enjoy.

Eternity Girl #5 was an amazing issue that assumes you are intelligent and isn't afraid to let you figure out it's complexity. Be sure to pick this issue up, and the previous four if you haven't already!

Green Lanterns #42 is a fast paced, buddy cop drama. The pacing is great and the issue ends on a great cliff-hanger, which will take readers into the next issue.

Green Lanterns #43 is the fast paced conclusion to the Human Trafficking story arc. It's large combative conclusion falls a little dull but Baz and Cruz pull through the keep the story interesting.

Green Lanterns #45 is a solid issue that delves deep, literally, into Jessica Cruz's memories and strikes at the heart of who she is today.

Green Lanterns #46 was a joy to read. Marion creates a beautiful world and uses his art to expertly guide readers eyes frantically though the nightmare that the partners face.

Green Lanterns #47 is a powerful and emotional tale that brings Jessica Cruz further in her personal journey and connection to Simon. While the Justice League occupies a lot of the pages, Jessica finds a way to shine.

Green Lanterns #48 brings a new creative team to the series with a great look and interesting characters. Be sure to pick this issue up.

Green Lanterns #49 is a fun issue with some powerful moments for Cruz and Baz. Any fans of Jessica Cruz must get this issue to continue watching her grow.

Green Lanterns #50 is a fantastic issue that breaks away from the buddy-cop drama style that this series has had. The writing and art in this book are fabulous! Definitely pick this one up!

Green Lanterns #51 continues to build on the over arching story of how Jessica Cruz is not your typical Lantern as well as the general legacy of Green Lanterns. Be sure to pick up this dark and cryptic issue!

Green Lanterns #52 is a story fit for the likes of Star Wars or Mission: Impossible, with large battles and espionage. Be sure to pick this issue up and enjoy!

Green Lanterns #53 builds on the tension of the previous issues and throws in a few of it's own curve balls. Be sure to grab this issue today!

Green Lanterns #54 has it's heart in the right place but not all of the story elements are in order. Overall it's a fun read setting up the ending to this series!

Issue 55 of Green Lanterns is a great read which irons out the wrinkles in the previous issue and lines up the big conclusion to this series!

Green Lanterns #56 is a great issue which demonstrates the power of the Corp beyond their rings.

Green Lanterns #57, The End, closes out this series with a bang! But that bang feels like a magician using slight of hand to distract you from the real magic of this series.

I serious enjoyed this issue and I know that readers, any readers, will enjoy the wacky world of Harley Quinn #7.

I loved this issue and how crazy it is. This is a perfect snap shot of how fun and oddHarley Quinn and her life are.

This issue was really fun to read and there are a few touching emotional moments that make the reader really feel for Harley. She is a character that I know I'll be sure to follow and you should too!

This was a crazyfun issue with some great art and amazingstory starring both Harley and Santa. If I'm not mistaken Harley even managed to get herself on the very naughty list just in the last panel of the issue.

I loved this issue as the readers will. If this is the issue of Harley Quinn that you pick up as a first, you won't be disappointed.

Everything about this issue is wonderful and perfectly dark. Harley Quinn is a villain, at least her roots are as such and this issue may be the start of a truly evil streak in Harley.

Harley #14 is a curious and complex mess that tears up the city with colorful characters in both the literal and figurative sense, not to mention crotch shots!

While the references, jokes, bosoms, and beatings in this issuewere great and even made me laugh, Zarcrom and this issue felt impotent by the end.

Besides the saving grace of that monologue, this issue is pretty straight forward and predictable. It is setting up the next issue and a conflict but does nothing innovative from a story standpoint. This makes the issue feel flimsy and forgettable.

This issue manages to pull together all the various story lines and makes it highly entertaining. With a bit of wit, charm, and insanity Harley Quinn #18 is a real one two punch!

This is a bloody showdown for the ages sure to have Harley fans cheering and on the edge of their seats. It is a little flimsy on content but with sheer savagery it pulls through.

This issue is fantastic, fluid, and fun. Packed with laughs, punches, teddies, and dog shit, it is a fun ride!

Overall, Harley Quinn #21 is fun. It does a lot to build Harley's world and enrich the characters in it. The visuals clink together here and there, but readers will enjoy.

This was a solid issue, start to finish with a glimpse of the past in two separate ways! It's a great time and Harley fans will love it!

Overall, this issue is an action packed ride with a lion's share of character development and emotional string pulling.

Harley Quinn's anniversary edition is a wonderful culmination of the history of Quinn and gives the reader a view of her current life. This issue would be a fantastic jumping on point because it will give everyone a glimpse of her friends and allies.

This issue is packed with gun shots, subtle references, and jokes. Readers are going to rip through it almost as fast as Harley rips through the Unconquerable 25!

Harley Quinn #27 is a great break from the flow of the current run on Harley. Penguin and his minions look absolutely terrifying while also being comical. Oh and the awesome final page twist is wonderful.

This issue is a fun thrill ride full of excitement and feel good moments. Other than some nit-picky errors, this issue was fantastic.

While a gorgeous book with good jokes, great characters, and some real personal moments for Harley, it doesn't quite hit the mark.

Harley Quinn #30 is a great read filled with intimate moments between a number of characters which breathe further life into this already amazing series.

This mini issue is a lot of fun and has some great one liners filling it's pages. It will be very exciting how this series explores the subject of Harley splitting from the Joker.

This is a thoroughly enjoyable issue which pays respect to the late Muhammad Ali and opens a window for new readers to enjoy what came before.

I highly enjoyed the unconventional combo of Harley and Lobo and the mad mistress summed it up best herself. She really does have a thing for pale guys!

Mari is a wicked character that is going to be a real mover and shaker in whatever series she is in. Readers should look forward to seeing her nearly endless list of powers along with all the good she'll be able to do.

Lucifer #12 was a really interesting read once I had read a few Wikipedia pages on the past series by Neil Gaiman. It is a very enjoyable read that has me ready for Lucifer #13.

Motherlands #1 hit's the ground running, quite literally. It is packed with colorful and mind-bending characters from other dimensions. Spurrier and Stott have opened the door on an infinite world of possibility with this comic. So far, it's a world I'd like to stay in.

Motherlands issue two is a look inside the life of a family with a rough past. There are funny moments, but only funny initially, as the reality of the situation sets in you will only feel more and more for Tabitha.

Motherlands #3 is a relaxing read that will have people laughing at times and slack-jawed at others. Be sure to pick up this issue!

Motherlands #4 has continued the simple but powerful story of Tabitha and Selena being forced together after a life of estrangement. The way Spurrier, Stott and Woods, have made these characters look and feel so human is wonderful.

Motherlands #5 is a fantastic issue. It shows a conclusion to the previous four issues, while opening the possibility for the antagonist and protagonist to work together in the future. We also get a great curveball by the end to keep us ready for the next issue!

Motherlands #6 is a fantastic issue with a bloody, gritty, and emotional ending. Be sure to pick this issue up!

Naomi was a fun read introducing a whole set of relatable characters in a gorgeous and intriguing book.

This issue has me pumped for the things to come in the next issue, and the arc after that. It will be a shame if this series ends after this arc or even a second arc. There is a lot of potential for these characters to become regular staples of DC Comics.

I love this issue and this series. There are so many little things that make this issue feel amazing and readers will love it!

New Super-Man #8 is exciting and shows just how many different people have their eyes on Kong Kenan. With the epic ending to this issue, #9 is sure to be on the scale of the titans.

This issue is fantastic! It has absolutely everything great that this series needs. We get to see Kong Kenan expand his powers, Superman being amazing, and tons of action. Not to mention a perfect bonding moment between our new hero and the ultimate idol, and person he is meant to emulate.

This issue is solid, it is a great read with lots of action, cool enemies, and a lot of reveals all crammed into a small 22 pages of comic!

This issue was a great read! Finally, the JLC comes together to tackle a large enemy and becomes stronger in the process.

This issue is a breeze to read through, it conveys it's plot in a simple manner and allows events to unfold without bogging down the reader by having an awkward pace.

New Super-Man #16 is a fantastic issue which explores the inherent racism that was in comics for a long time as well as showing the differences in ideology between Western and Chinese philosophy and politics. Yang and Peeples have done a fantastic job with this issue!

The monsters and main discussions of this issue are really cool and I liked the new setting of the hospital. Readers will probably enjoy this issue.

I didn't like the issue overall but the ending of the issue with Scrappy really shows a dark and sad outcome for him and thus makes this story more worth while.

This issue really took on the apocalypse that is its name sake and ran with it beautifully. The tension was great and seeing the eventual infestation of the world by monsters was awesome. We will have to see what they do about that ending though.

Super Sons is a great read, it is as exciting as Batman/Superman but these two work together and get along in a way that their fathers don't.

This book was fantastic and it is clear that seasoned readers will understand and enjoy that action and drive of Damian, while the younger and newer readers will connect and understand the feelings of Jonathan.

I look forward to seeing how the story of the Super-Duffys plays out and hope that Robin and Superboy can find a way out of the treacherous situation they have been drawn into!

The writing and art in Super Sons #4 is great, the characters are illustrated in such bright and interesting ways, while the writing fills out the characters and makes them feel human-ish"in Jonathan's case.

From the get go, this issue is full of action and smart quips. I enjoyed every page and found myself laughing at the boys and Alfred quite a few times.

Overall, Super Sons #6 is a great issue with beautiful glossy art and a solid story. The characters that are utilized in the story don't take away from the focus on Robin and Superboy, which could have easily been the case.

Super Sons #7 was a fun read and will entertain fans. Upon reflection however, it is losing itself to the Titans.

Readers will love this issue, it is fun, fast paced and smart. The new characters are a joy to see and are great challenges for Robin especially, as they are his age but far more mature and experienced them he is.

Tomasi has finished a great arc of team building and realization for Robin and Superboy. It is as genuine and light as Jon and yet can be thought provoking and complex like Robin.

I enjoyed the dynamics between the characters, especially because everything is tense and everyone is ready to throw punches. The art and writing are memorableand assist in expanding thedepth of Robin's character. Seeing Raven, Beast Boy, Starfire, and Kid Flash adapt to Robin, or force him to adapt to them, will be really fantastic in the coming issues.

Readers may like the new villains that have come to beat the Teen Titans, but overall this issue felt flat.

This issue is slow, boring, and awkward to look it. It does change things and add to the history of characters which is great but it is a rough read.

While predictable, this issue is certainly exciting and full of ninja action. Not to mention a good stab in the back!

From awkward hugs, to a little bit of star struck faces, and of course, the Teen Titans, this issue is great!

Brimstone #2 is a issue and part to Joe's story. We finally get to see him engage in a fight, even if he has the help of his human sister when fighting a demon of sorts. I'm excited to see where Joe goes and how he deals with the Salesman and his curse/deal.

The Ruff & Reddy Show #5 has lead to the climactic ending of this journey of showbiz, intrigue, and dark pasts. Now that the powder keg is primed, issue 6 will be a show to watch!

The Ruff and Reddy Show #6 ties a nice bow on the series. We get to see what happens when we start to stab our allies in the back. This whole series had a great flow and knew exactly how to deliver the last lines in the script.

Overall, Trinity Annual #1 is a great read. While it does havesome issues, it has action, heart, and a ton of beautiful art that readers will enjoy!

I loved the art of Trinity #3, I think Clay Mann is a great artist for Manapul to switch out with occasionally and there styles work well together. The story of this issue was a little dry but what it sets up is very exciting.

The issue was quite dull and played to the more traditional stories of DC Comics. There was and maybe still is a lot of potential forthere to bean amazing story in this arc, I just hope it turns out so.

Overall I think this issue is great, it has action, a little bit of Lois Lane being awesome, and some creepy body hijacking action.

Between the bonding of the Trinity and the small personal moments between characters, this issue delivers a touching small town story that could only be told on the Kent farm.

I truly enjoyed every aspect of this issue and look forward to what comes next, but it does feel like the creative team is jumping the shark a little.

This issue isfantastic, and will have readers turning pages right until the end. While the characters feel ever so slightly stale, the Multiverse and the DC Universe keep this issue from ever getting boring.

This issue is really fun and readers will finish it quite quickly. It sets up a great arc in Justice League and Trinity in the coming months.

This is an action packed brawl between the Trinity and an infected Justice League, readers will enjoy the action, brief moments of connection between characters, and of course, monsters!!

Overall, this issue is fun and yet again, Manapul introduces us to a new character that will find a great spot in later arcs.

Trinity #12 was fun to watch but not a exciting read, much like people-watching at the mall. Interesting to observe but not quite fulfilling.

Trinity #13 was a fantastic and fun read. It was paced well, filled with beautiful art, and the ending will have readers excited to pick up #14.

Trinity #14 is a beautiful issue with solid writing and great event. While it sets up the climactic finale of the arc, this issue feels thin.