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Given how little I like pro wrestling or DC KO, this is pretty good.
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DC K.O.: Green Lantern Galactic Slam
As the K.O. tournament rages on Earth, the cosmos holds its collective breath as the heroes of our planet fight for the survival of the very universe. But the cavalry is on the horizon! Kyle Rayner, in a bid to provide cover for his fellow Green Lanterns, has found himself pummeled across the galaxy and into the ring of...a wrestling federation?! O...
Solid, focused, and fun, with the best balance of the oversized cast yet.
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Green Lantern Corps #12
Tensions between the Lanterns on Oa boil over, and the fate of the Tanagarian refugees is in the balance! Meanwhile, Enquar continues to build his army, and Guy Gardner and Kilowog's trainees are in their eerie blue sights!
Once you buy that Sam Lane would send an untrained teenager into a war zone, this is a total tour de force combining modern sensibilities with Silver Age and Bronze Age continuity. How Waid handles what Lana should be like is worth a rave review by itself. But then we recreate a classic Silver Age moment, and it just gets better. Never mind tying together Cyborg's sonic cannon and Sonic's weapo more
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Action Comics #1094
As Superboy is called for his first mission for General Lane, Clark wonders if he made the right decision. As the tension builds, the U.S. government prepares a contingency plan that could put our hero down for good. Plus, Pete Ross has a secret-one he's reluctant to share with his best friend.
Fun but falls apart at the end, and I thought if we learned anything from Identity Crisis, it's that mind wipes are BAD.
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Batman / Superman: World's Finest #47
The combined might of Batman and Superman faces off against the combined might of The Joker and Lex Luthor in the knock-down, drag-out brawl of a conclusion to "The Merger"! Someone is about to get their not-too-distant past kicked!
Halfway through and I am still not sure where this is going, but at least the art is good and the characters are well portrayed. But the joke is on Blue Beetle thinking he's a magic user.
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JSA #15
The trail of clues bring the heroes closer together, but it also leads them straight into the arms of a number of foes who are more the willing to strike down a do-gooder!
A bit of an anticlimax as all the work was over and all that was left was the big reveal, only it's not that big unless someone at DC follows up on it. And wow, the entire DC superhero community now looks like a pack of idiots for letting this happen. But still fun overall.
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Cheetah & Cheshire Rob the Justice League #6
It's one thing to get the goods. It's another thing entirely to get away...especially when Superman, Wonder Woman, and Batman are in hot pursuit. Will Cheetah, Cheshire, and the rest of the crew win the day, or will they blow it at the blowoff? The unforgettable conclusion to Greg Rucka and Nicola Scott's epic caper series goes out with a bang!
Entertaining as MacKay manages to split the difference between who Rick was and who he is now, but is this approach sustainable?
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Nova: Centurion #3
NOVA ON THE VERGE! An old grudge from the Annihilation War comes due as NOVA and RAVENOUS throw down with credits - to say nothing of life and death! - in the balance! Will Rich Rider survive to see a positive number in his bank account?! All is not as it seems, though, and crew member CAMMI will make a discovery that changes everything!
Sadly, this was instantly forgettable. Literally. I can't remember anything of the plot. I know I liked it till I finished it, but it's gone now.
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Green Lantern #30
Hal looks for help from Batman, the World's Greatest Detective and Green Lantern's greatest frenemy, as the information from the Book of Oa begins to reveal itself in his mind.
A solid ending to a solid miniseries that gives long time fans a better sense of what makes Demona tick.
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Gargoyles: Demona #5
THE CLAN OF THE RISING SUN!
The year is 1274, and Demona and Angelika have settled in Japan, where they are helping a local clan to raise a new generation of Gargoyles — including a precocious young rookling named Katana. Demona hasn’t given up her quest to restore Angelika’s youth, but her now-widowed adopted daughter is more concerne...
Delightfully wacky fun.
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Batman / Superman: World's Finest #46
In order to defeat the Joker/Luthor team, Batman and Superman may have to ask for a little help from their friends-if they still have any after the shocking events of last issue! Don't miss part two of "The Merger.
Lightweight but fun and sweet, with great art, and it's nice to read something set at the holiday season that is not about the meaning of Christmas. Plus Bronx has kittens on him.
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Gargoyles Specials: Winter Special 2025
GHOSTS OF WINTERS PAST!
For Elisa Maza, December is bittersweet. She loves the snowy streets of New York City and the bustle of the holiday season - and having a Gargoyle boyfriend who carries her above the skyscrapers to see all of the festive lights is a pretty great perk.
But the month also reminds her of an unsolved my...
More juvenile objectification. Ick.
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Marvel Winter Break Special #1
FROM SWIMSUITS TO THE SAUNA! You asked for more Swimsuit Special, and you've got it - sort of! Hit the slopes with YOUR favorite Marvel heroes this winter, with the help of a team of superstar artists - and then warm up in the hot tub...hot springs...hot yoga...lots of places that start with "hot"! FRET NOT, True Believers, we've got equal parts ac...
An excellent retelling of Mr. Terrific's origin. My only issue is that John Ostrander and Tom Mandrake aren't given any credit for creating Michael or writing his origin.
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Mr. Terrific: Year One #2
In the past, Michael Holt violently lost his very last lifeline to the outside world-and he's certain that it's entirely his fault. Guilt and grief bring him to the GatewayCity bridge in an effort to put an end to the pain once and for all, where the Spectreawaits to render divine judgment...and perhaps even salvation!And in the present, Mr. Terrif...
Solid but I feel like it's still all setup.
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JSA #14
As the Atom investigates the Fifth Columnists, a new hero makes an appearance!Meanwhile, Alan Scott gets some help on a case from Detective Jim Corrigan!
A very well plotted caper, though I am starting to wonder if how the JLU does things makes much sense. (And why are all those heroes always there? Don't they have lives?)
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Cheetah & Cheshire Rob the Justice League #5
Infiltrating the Watchtower, evading the security, and getting out with the goods will require split-second timing and flawless execution. What, you might wonder, could possibly go wrong? Good question!
Sheer fun, even if there is no chance you can figure out where this comes in current continuity.
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Batman / Superman: World's Finest #45
Lex Luthor and The Joker have joined forces once again, but this uneasy alliance hinges on a crucial outcome: the final defeat of both Batman and Superman. Why else would the most brilliant criminal mind of our time and the Clown Prince of Crime team up? Well, the answer will surprise you...and them! Betrayal abounds, terror intensifies, and a majo...
Just a fun and sweet comic that really makes hay of the idea of a 21st century Superboy.
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Action Comics #1093
Sometimes the battles worth fighting are at home in Smallville and not in the big city of Metropolis. After a poor harvest, the future of Kent Farm is on the line. So what do you do when superpowers can't solve your problems? Superboy is about to find out!
Solidly entertaining and getting its feet. But when did Cammi grow up so much?
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Nova: Centurion #2
RAVENOUS! Taking a job for the gangsters of the Kree/Skrull War, Nova hunts a mysterium thief. But business becomes personal when the trail leads to an old nemesis, and the opportunity to settle old scores going back to the Annihilation War becomes worth more than any reward. Enter the murderer of untold Nova Corpsmen: Ravenous!
Entertaining but I really can't care less about DCKO.
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Green Lantern #29
Hal Jordan is off to Star City to check on his good friend Oliver Queen when things go sideways and the boys find themselves with a bit of a problem that can only lead to some serious hard travellin' solutions!
Whoever this guy is, he's not Captain Atom. Or at least the one I liked in the 80s.
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DC K.O.: Superman vs. Captain Atom
DC K.O. All Fight Month, round 1 of 8! A fight so explosive it you won't want to miss it!
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