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The story continues but I feel like there are very few answers or revelations taking place to help us understand what's going on and why. We do get a reveal of the villain behind it all, but it lands with a thud. There's no dramatic tension, there are a lot of characters and story threads in motion, and through it all, I feel very little. This comes as quite a surprise considering how much I love The story continues but I feel like there are very few answers or revelations taking place to help us understand what's going on and why. We do get a reveal of the villain behind it all, but it lands with a thud. There's no dramatic tension, there are a lot of characters and story threads in motion, and through it all, I feel very little. This comes as quite a surprise considering how much I love more

A strong finale to an enjoyable mini-series that was in several ways better than the main DC KO series. Seeing Bruce come to realize what his extended family means to him but also why he matters to them results in genuine heartfelt emotion with high stakes. As for the art, what can be said about Dan Mora that hasn't been said already by now, The man is a master at the peak of his powers! Paired wi A strong finale to an enjoyable mini-series that was in several ways better than the main DC KO series. Seeing Bruce come to realize what his extended family means to him but also why he matters to them results in genuine heartfelt emotion with high stakes. As for the art, what can be said about Dan Mora that hasn't been said already by now, The man is a master at the peak of his powers! Paired wi more

This book frustrates me. The last 2 issues with Goldface were quite good, but this issue takes a downturn. Ewing seems to take strange delight in deliberately not providing any answers as to what's going on either on Earth or in outer space. Almost a full year in and we know very little about the lantern corps, what Hammond is up to, and I don't feel very invested in the characters. Another prob This book frustrates me. The last 2 issues with Goldface were quite good, but this issue takes a downturn. Ewing seems to take strange delight in deliberately not providing any answers as to what's going on either on Earth or in outer space. Almost a full year in and we know very little about the lantern corps, what Hammond is up to, and I don't feel very invested in the characters. Another prob more

This issue was very good, but filled with too much exposition for my taste. I'm intrigued by the Luthor/Braniac subplot that will no doubt keep building until it boils over. We also get a hint of the Parasite, some more Peacemaker/Lazarus shenanigans, and of course, the punch-filled introduction to Hawkman. Payoffs down the road should be amazing, but for now, this issue felt like it was busy se This issue was very good, but filled with too much exposition for my taste. I'm intrigued by the Luthor/Braniac subplot that will no doubt keep building until it boils over. We also get a hint of the Parasite, some more Peacemaker/Lazarus shenanigans, and of course, the punch-filled introduction to Hawkman. Payoffs down the road should be amazing, but for now, this issue felt like it was busy se more

This book keeps getting better and better each month, it's now my favorite regular DCU book. Fraction is skilled at balancing multiple storylines and also with good character development, in addition to the requisite action. His characters act and talk like real people. Bruce is not the Morrison Uber-Bat here, thankfully. He's more human, flawed, humorous and relatable, which we haven't seen in This book keeps getting better and better each month, it's now my favorite regular DCU book. Fraction is skilled at balancing multiple storylines and also with good character development, in addition to the requisite action. His characters act and talk like real people. Bruce is not the Morrison Uber-Bat here, thankfully. He's more human, flawed, humorous and relatable, which we haven't seen in more

I'm starting to get the feeling that Waid is running on fumes as far as DC KO crossovers are concerned. His Flash storyline in that book remains very good, but this month's JLU chapter is underwhelming. The time-lost variant heroes all finally die heroic but meaningless deaths in ways that made me feel nothing. We get a bizarre proposal from Mr. Terrific with Neron, and it's hard to say whether he I'm starting to get the feeling that Waid is running on fumes as far as DC KO crossovers are concerned. His Flash storyline in that book remains very good, but this month's JLU chapter is underwhelming. The time-lost variant heroes all finally die heroic but meaningless deaths in ways that made me feel nothing. We get a bizarre proposal from Mr. Terrific with Neron, and it's hard to say whether he more

Something is wrong with this book, and since Adams is usually a very strong, talented writer and has a great track record with both of these characters, I'm genuinely baffled by what's transpiring the last few months in this title. Ever since Adams restored the GL Corps to full strength, the title has floundered. I feel like he's simply killing time until issue 600 with this "Hal is upset by the Something is wrong with this book, and since Adams is usually a very strong, talented writer and has a great track record with both of these characters, I'm genuinely baffled by what's transpiring the last few months in this title. Ever since Adams restored the GL Corps to full strength, the title has floundered. I feel like he's simply killing time until issue 600 with this "Hal is upset by the more

While it's still living and breathing in the DC KO storyline, it's also a very much self-contained issue focusing on the Superman robots, Lois and Superboy Prime, whom Williamson has managed to reshape into a very interesting, compelling and unpredictable character once again. The storyline also takes us back to the Time Trapper on the JLU satellite, where new KO-related shenanigans ensue. Willia While it's still living and breathing in the DC KO storyline, it's also a very much self-contained issue focusing on the Superman robots, Lois and Superboy Prime, whom Williamson has managed to reshape into a very interesting, compelling and unpredictable character once again. The storyline also takes us back to the Time Trapper on the JLU satellite, where new KO-related shenanigans ensue. Willia more

This issue, while very good, didn't seem to move the story forward very much until the last page or two. There seemed to be more psychological angst than usual this month, though I did enjoy the scenes that unfolded as the Martian and John seemed to take a break from one another for a sizeable portion of the issue. The mysterious government folks who showed up at the end of the last issue return t This issue, while very good, didn't seem to move the story forward very much until the last page or two. There seemed to be more psychological angst than usual this month, though I did enjoy the scenes that unfolded as the Martian and John seemed to take a break from one another for a sizeable portion of the issue. The mysterious government folks who showed up at the end of the last issue return t more

The storyline about the race to save Barry's transformation in the past comes to a boil, with timely assistance from Wally and especially Impulse, who undergoes a bit of a mysterious transformation that has left me a tad confused. No matter, as we are off once again to save the future in a different point in the past in the big finale next issue. To miss it would be a crisis! This issue's thrilli The storyline about the race to save Barry's transformation in the past comes to a boil, with timely assistance from Wally and especially Impulse, who undergoes a bit of a mysterious transformation that has left me a tad confused. No matter, as we are off once again to save the future in a different point in the past in the big finale next issue. To miss it would be a crisis! This issue's thrilli more

A bit of a comedown from the last couple issues, this is still an exciting read as we learn the origin of the Lion, and of course it has a Bruce Wayne connection. The no-fear plague begins to sweep the city and Batman begins to question himself more as the plague takes hold. Not quite the thrill ride as before, but it sets up an exciting finale to come.

The momentum slows somewhat this issue in favor of a protracted attack sequence in the Fort Fox lab, running in parallel with Wally's journey into a Speed Force-like dimension. Still a great read with lots of excitement, but no resolution and a few unexplained plot jumps.

For the first time since the inaugural storyline, Diana seems to be up against a villain that is truly her ultimate match. Great character work as always is mixed with drama, suspense and action as the subplot with Cale enters a new, more dire phase. Between this issue and this week's Absolute Batman 16 featuring Diana, it's a fantastic week to be an Absolute Wonder Woman fan!

Hands down my favorite issue so far, and that comes following 2 prior perfect issues, but this one lands in its own tier of perfection. This issue deftly balances a perfect mix of action and adventure, meaningful and heartfelt character development for the whole cast of characters, sly humor, pathos, and empathy, along with an air of mystery. Dragotta delivers his finest artwork yet. Each page is Hands down my favorite issue so far, and that comes following 2 prior perfect issues, but this one lands in its own tier of perfection. This issue deftly balances a perfect mix of action and adventure, meaningful and heartfelt character development for the whole cast of characters, sly humor, pathos, and empathy, along with an air of mystery. Dragotta delivers his finest artwork yet. Each page is more

This book has been on a steady downward spiral for me after its first few issues. This issue was by far my least favorite. A borderline incoherent story with Saturday morning cartoon-style artwork, a villain whose plans barely make any sense, and a Jon Kent subplot that is teased and then disappears, all add up to a nothing-burger for me. ACTION and SUPERMAN are fantastic, but this book really has This book has been on a steady downward spiral for me after its first few issues. This issue was by far my least favorite. A borderline incoherent story with Saturday morning cartoon-style artwork, a villain whose plans barely make any sense, and a Jon Kent subplot that is teased and then disappears, all add up to a nothing-burger for me. ACTION and SUPERMAN are fantastic, but this book really has more

Big improvement over Hampton's first few solo writing issues. The characters all seem to have important things to do and that Larfleeze was a real threat instead of a joke. More issues like this one, please.

This book has become one of the very best monthly books that DC currently publishes, thanks to legendary writer Mark Waid, who is in effect writing "Superboy: Year One" here. Each issue explores a new facet to Clark and how he interacts with, and learns from, the world around him. This issue was another outstanding example. To have both ACTION and SUPERMAN in the hands of such talented storytelle This book has become one of the very best monthly books that DC currently publishes, thanks to legendary writer Mark Waid, who is in effect writing "Superboy: Year One" here. Each issue explores a new facet to Clark and how he interacts with, and learns from, the world around him. This issue was another outstanding example. To have both ACTION and SUPERMAN in the hands of such talented storytelle more

Great Superman character work, some bizarre tag team partner choices, nice action, and some nostalgia tossed in all add up to the best chapter yet that finishes with an Absolute knockout cliffhanger!

Best issue yet, with excellent characterizations, clever twists, and a nice twist at the end! Williamson and Mora are a dream team!