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A miss for me. So far, World's Finest has felt like a Saturday morning cartoon but this flashback feels like a Sit-Com with too many fake laugh-tracks.
The beginning was fine and the awkwardness was great, but then characterization got betrayed for the same old boy-meets-girl tropes. Some stuff also didn't seem thought through in a way that to me looks like Waid forced himself to write
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Batman / Superman: World's Finest #12
The secret behind the Supergirl-Robin feud, revealed! On a day not too long ago, a meeting between the Boy Wonder and the Girl of Steel began sweetly, became awkward, and ended so catastrophically, horrifically, jaw-droppingly, car-crashingly disastrously that, among the Superman and Batman families, it is now enshrined as the world's finest exampl...
It's an enjoyable first issue, but I attribute that a lot more to Campbell's art and visual storytelling than Williamson's writing. Campbell has always been good and creative, but he stepped up his game even more this time. I enjoy Clark as a mammoth of a man, lol, and he gives those visuals perfectly. The way he draws action and uses panel borders makes Clark feel incredibly powerful. He's also a more
Superman #1
IT'S THE DAWN OF DC! Superman has returned to Metropolis and his greatest enemy Lex Luthor is finally behind bars. The future of the Superman family has never been brighter! As Clark Kent settles back into his life, iconic and new enemies erupt from the shadows to strike down the Man of Steel! But waiting in the wings to back up Big Blue is...Super...
A wonderful conclusion to the tale of the Amazons. I hope there'll be more Historia in the future.
Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons #3
The third and final chapter of the critically lauded and Eisner-nominated secret history of the Amazons crescendos with the inevitable-an all-out war against the gods. When Zeus discovers the goddesses defied him by creating the Amazons, seemingly nothing can stop his fervor to eliminate their warriors...not even Hera herself. But the Amazons' numb...
A strong debut for a Scarlet Witch story that sets out to finally move on from the past. I'm not overly familiar with Wanda but her characterization here is very pleasing to me. She feels like a modern witch and I appreciate that while moving on from the past, Orlando doesn't just ignore continuity. The character appearing at the end is an intriguing surprise. I didn't expect her and had all forgo more
Scarlet Witch #1
THE SCARLET WITCH RETURNS!
There is a door that appears only to those who need it most, who have no one else in the world to turn to. On the other side of this door is the witchcraft shop. Friend or foe, human or otherwise-if your need is great and your hope is gone, there you will meet the SCARLET WITCH!Wanda Maximoff is familiar with hitting ...
Things are happening! This is the best issue in a while and the beginning of Diana's true confrontation with Hera. Cheetah gets an excellent showing and it is simply fun to have so many supporting characters in one issue. One thing Cloonrad knows how to do is make the Wonder'verse feel alive.
Lupacchino's art starts out a little rough but she grows into the characters. Especially her Di
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Wonder Woman #794
After rescuing the Cheetah from the clutches of the evil International Milk Company, Wonder Woman must set her sights on the real monsters behind it all...the gods! The gods of fear and panic, Phobos and Deimos, have been having a little too much fun controlling the minds of men, and the world has started to suffer the consequences. Diana is going ...
I only picked this up for the backup. It's an intriguing first look into how Dick got involved with the Vampires. Vieceli gets Dick's voice right and Haining's art conveys emotions very well, and the Vamps look amazing.
DC vs. Vampires: All-Out War #2
The survivors of a horrifying vampire attack, led by Deathstroke, take shelter with Talia al Ghul. With intel from a hero recently saved from vampirism, John Constantine prepares them for a (suicide) mission, while Midnighter goes through every scenario in his head and finds out the dark truth. Meanwhile the mysterious vampire Lord Cinder has becom...
World's Finest has been reading like a Sunday morning cartoon, connected with this very Golden Age-inspired story, this Dick-focused issue becomes a great feel-good story between arcs with stunning art.
While I was a bit disappointed that Mora wouldn't be drawing this issue, Moore is a great artist in his own right. His soft drawing style, paired with warm colors by Bonvillain, really
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Batman / Superman: World's Finest #6
THE FLYING GRAYSON FLIES THROUGH TIME! The Dark Knight and the Man of Steel might have been victorious in their battle against the dreaded Devil Nezha (but were they, though? More on that to come, kids...) but there's one thing they forgot in all the madness...Dick! Robin the Boy Wonder is lost in time like some kind of chrono-Home Alone...and to f...
An incredibly powerful and colorful read with so much genuine emotion that I couldn't stop reading. It's one of the best ONGs DC has published to date.
Galaxy: The Prettiest Star OGN
Every day in Taylor Barzelay's life might seem perfect...but every day is torture. Taylor is actually the Galaxy Crowned, an alien princess from the planet Cyandii, and one of the few survivors of an intergalactic war. For six long, painful years, Taylor has accepted her duty to remain in hiding as a boy on Earth. But that all changes when Taylor m...
Generations: Captain Marvel & Ms. Marvel #1
Ms. Marvel's falling out with her idol Carol Danvers, a.k.a. the Mighty Captain Marvel, just took a BIZARRE turn!
Kamala suddenly finds herself as an intern at Woman Magazine - Carol's former place of employment! Between cozying up to her boss, filing back issues, and her usual super-heroing, how will Kamala find time to figure out what got...
I don't remember the last time I felt as if a DC comic had such a good handle on a team of characters. Bruce and Clark might be the main stars but even so it's obvious that Waid respects the characters he uses and gives them moments to shine. Take notes, Titans and Young Justice writers.
Since Amazon messed up Comixology (especially for international customers) this is the only comic dr
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Batman / Superman: World's Finest #5
THE FIRST ARC OF WORLD'S FINEST CONCLUDES WITH A SHOCKING FORESHADOWING OF DCU EVENTS TO COME! The sinister machinations of the devil Nezha have run ragged the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight ever since he made his first terrifying debut in Detective Comics #1050...but what secrets does this villain hold for the future of the DCU? Clues abound for...
Wow, Rosenberg doesn't get Damian's, Dick's or Bruce's character at all. It's a shame this is so generic, I was looking forward to an in-depth exploration of what Dick's betrayal would cause. What a way to squander their dynamic. Makes me miss the Reborn era even more.
DC vs. Vampires: Hunters #1
A blood-soaked one-shot tale of vampire violence! The Son of Batman, after years of training to be an assassin, is on a path toward utter destruction of the vampire race... Enter Damian Wayne: vampire hunter!
The resolution of the Altuum plot spilling over from TotA pulls down an otherwise enjoyable issue.
Steve and Siegfried are an absolute delight, Dr. Psycho is creepy af, and Diana has her hands full of problems already.
Thanks to Antiope the Young Diana backup feels more relevant to the present-day story than its past iterations.
Wonder Woman #787
Spinning out of Trial of the Amazons... What lies in the treacherous waters surrounding the island of Themyscira? Wonder Woman takes a deep dive into her culture looking for answers to Altuum's claims of living in paradise before the Amazons ever arrived at the request of the gods. Could the legends told in her childhood all be lies?
Remember Greta Van Fleet? Talented kids, for sure, but it's not the band itself I'd like to compare this comic to, but rather remind us all of one quote regarding their debut album, which was labeled "boomer fetishism". Whether it was an accurate criticism, or just a journalist hackery, I'll leave for personal interpretation, but either way it got stuck in my mind, and came back when I was reading more
Justice League #75
Oversize special issue! Superstar writer Joshua Williamson pens the beginning of the next big DCU event! It all starts here! A new Dark Army made up of the DCU's greatest villains has formed on the edges of the Multiverse! The DCU's best and most powerful heroes are pulled together in an epic war to push the darkness back! But in the end, they are ...
It does what it promises - taking the JL off the table - and that's it. There's no emotional impact so far.
Also, as a Wonder Woman here is my obligatory "Why the heck didn't Diana use the lasso?" comment. Srsly, dear creative team, don't just make her pose with a sword when the situation clearly requires the Leaguers to convince the villain and make the villain see the truth.
Justice League #75
Oversize special issue! Superstar writer Joshua Williamson pens the beginning of the next big DCU event! It all starts here! A new Dark Army made up of the DCU's greatest villains has formed on the edges of the Multiverse! The DCU's best and most powerful heroes are pulled together in an epic war to push the darkness back! But in the end, they are ...
Wonder Woman #786
"Trial of the Amazons" part five! Tensions rise as the tribes compete with one another to determine the future of the Amazons. But a lot more than just glory is on the line-immortality is too! Little do they know, someone is pulling everyone's strings from behind Doom's Doorway. Who could it be? Find out in this jam-packed issue!
It's a good conclusion to an event that wasn't as good as it should have been but is still miles better than the other events DC has brought out in Q1 2022. I would have enjoyed more cohesiveness and more natural progressions. Trial of the Amazons sadly tried to do too much.
Trial of the Amazons #2
Written by Stephanie Williams, Vita Ayala, Becky Cloonan, Michael W. Conrad, and Joelle Jones Art by Joelle Jones, Elena Casagrande, Skylar Patridge, and Laura Braga With the trial postponed and the greater evil revealed, the very existence of the Amazons is at stake! A foe from Diana's past has come through Doom's Doorway seeking revenge and anarc...
This so far is the part of Trial of the Amazons I have read through the fastest and I am left wondering what even happened to make it worth the money I paid for it.
I didn't keep up with Wonder Girl, so I appreciate the flashback but it went on for way too long. The story progression is minimal at best. Cassie investigates but I have to agree with Artemis that Nubia should have chosen s
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Trial of the Amazons: Wondergirl #1
"Trial of the Amazons" part four! As Diana's hands become tied from pursuing her investigation, she recruits a former ally to help her cause...Cassie Sandsmark! As Wonder Girl begins to question the Amazons, Yara Flor joins the Contest hoping to reconnect with the memory of her lost mother. Meanwhile, the evils behind Doom's Doorway grow restless a...
The third part of Trial of the Amazons focuses on Diana as expected. Sadly she felt a little off and as did the way to her ultimate conclusion. The introspection didn't feel as smooth as it should have been.
But I very much appreciate the tie-back to the WW Annual that was said to set this event up and it was good to see Diana and Cassie interact.
The art by Rosi Kämpe is ei
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Wonder Woman #785
"Trial of the Amazons" part three! After the death of one of the Amazons' own, Diana has decided to take matters into her own hands and use her Lasso of Truth to find the murderer. As the island's attention turns to the Contest at hand, our hero fights back against tradition to make sure justice is served. But one Amazon stands in her way...Queen N...
Howard and Leon continue to create a great comic. The first arc has been a blast so far, and I truly didn't expect that. I'm very much looking forward to the finale next month. Let's see how Selina deals with the danger and her new stray.
Catwoman #41
With Batman out of the picture, Catwoman would be wise to remember that there are more than bats in Gotham's belfries. Speaking of bats, Onyx returns to her home city to bat cleanup and make sure Catwoman's not letting any strays into her city...and with no big Bat in the shadows, those pesky no-killing rules are off the table. Let's see if Catwoma...
Despite Medusa's appearance, this is in no way an ending to the story Ayala, Williams, and Martinez set up in prior issues. I'm not mad about that and it has been indicated clearly in the solicitations, still, this should have ideally been a one-shot because if this gets collected into the NatA TPB people are gonna scratch their heads.
Martinez's art is enjoyable as always even if a pro
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Nubia & The Amazons #6
"Trial of the Amazons" part two! There's been a murder on Themyscira, and the killer is still on the loose! Now it's up to Nubia to play diplomat and detective as the other Amazon tribes are called in for questioning. Can she keep the peace long enough for the Contest to happen? She must, because Doom's Doorway stands unguarded until a new champion...