Red Hood: Outlaw #41

David Messina takes over artwork duties this issue and there's a fluidity to his work that I really like. Everything is soft yet powerful, whether it's the eyes of a panicking Cloud 9 or the battle between G:O and The Outlaws before everyone is brought back to their senses, each panel is gorgeous and helps tell the story. Read Full Review

I can't wait to see how our next Generation of Outlaws handles life now. Read Full Review

The issue feels a little bit short, even though it is very good. Lobdell really has a love for these characters and it shows on every page. The art is pretty cool in this issue as well. Read Full Review

I feel like Lobdell, despite some plotting missteps in this book, has managed to develop a strong characterization for Jason and the title is looking up now that the full gang is back together. For all his protests, Jason is his father's son. Read Full Review

The story is decent. Its a fine conclusion to the Generation Outlaw story arc. I just wish we could have gotten something a lot better. Read Full Review

I honestly dont know that Ill continue this series. Maybe only to review it until it hopefully ends at Issue #50, but this was lame. If not for Messina and Lokus art, this book would rate far lower than it already is. Read Full Review

The exposition is thick to wade through but has enough payoff to make its density well worth it. Read Full Review

The best thing about this issue is we should be done with the kinds and onto Red Hood and the Outlaws again. They have a lot to discuss and I, for one, can't wait for Jason and Artemis to talk about their kiss from Red Hood and the Outlaws #25. Read Full Review

I am not thrilled with that final panel. It makes me feel as though my worst fears are going to be realized and that Red Hood and the Outlaws are going to be a new Justice League Dark. In general, huge group comics are hard to read. The three headed monster that was the Red Hood and the Outlaws was perfect as it was. I will be back next month with my fingers and toes crossed. Read Full Review

While it's great that Artemis and Bizarro are back now, nothing about that actually matters this issue, while the story instead becomes about a character that none of us really know, even though the editor's notes keep suggesting a story was previously there.  I love the art here, but the story was just a mess and I can only hope that things can pick up now that Jason has his two besties back, but I won't hold my breath.  Read Full Review

This issue falls into the trouble the arc has had of trying to do too much with little direction. Lobdell rushes through solving problems before readers understand why they're problems, and tries to show off his cast of characters, but ends up leaving things feeling chaotic and unfocused. Instead of trying to find a balance between character work and action, this issue leans too heavily into action and takes shortcuts by introducing new powers, and character motivations that have had little set up or explanation prior. Read Full Review

SenpaifenixJäger

Mar 18, 2021

mmmmh.....

M1sf1r3

Jan 01, 2020

Prelude: First review of the new year for the current series of books. Let's see how Red Hood and the Outlaws go with this issue. The Good: Yeah, I've got nothing. The Bad: I have no clue or recollection who that guy was. Cliche story. Boring too. Conclusion: Ok, what the hell did I just read.

Br'er Lapin AKA 20-Ish Ceiln

Jan 13, 2020

Sadly, this book is nowhere near as good as it once was at the start of Rebirth. This is just embarassingly confusing and bad.

Yam09

Oct 20, 2020

Suspense is lacking.