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"All this, and for what? A system that gives us a few billionaires and leaves everyone else scrabbling for pennies?"

LOL These writers just can't help themselves. But if you heard Mark Millar's recent interview with Jeremy Adams, Marvel is apparently paying pennies. Adams wouldn't lower himself to work for them. It's very clear by the output Marvel is getting what they're paying for.

Could not even finish this trash. The first story was boring and predictable. Second story is the worst thing I've read in years. I threw out the comic.

There was a lot of hype around the EC relaunch and I was genuinely excited for this. I couldn't even guess it could be this bad.

Trite, predictable and preachy (dull surprise). Complete joke to put in the back that this is a tribute to Bill Gaines. EC were the bad boys of comics in their day. There is nothing bold or rebellious here, it is the same echo-chamber bullshit that pervades mo There was a lot of hype around the EC relaunch and I was genuinely excited for this. I couldn't even guess it could be this bad.

Trite, predictable and preachy (dull surprise). Complete joke to put in the back that this is a tribute to Bill Gaines. EC were the bad boys of comics in their day. There is nothing bold or rebellious here, it is the same echo-chamber bullshit that pervades mo more

Fantastic! Too often, you hear "X is the next Alan Moore." Big shoes to fill and it's always a creator that is honing in on one part of Moore's career: neurotic superheroes, 3x3 panel grids, etc. What they all fail to see is a creator who tried to fully utilize the medium.

Am I saying DWJ is "the next Alan Moore"? No. But his comics jive. The frenetic action, the colors, the lettering Fantastic! Too often, you hear "X is the next Alan Moore." Big shoes to fill and it's always a creator that is honing in on one part of Moore's career: neurotic superheroes, 3x3 panel grids, etc. What they all fail to see is a creator who tried to fully utilize the medium.

Am I saying DWJ is "the next Alan Moore"? No. But his comics jive. The frenetic action, the colors, the lettering more

This book is fantastic. Zany subplot of a Cobra civil war with Serpentor and zombies gearing up to take on Cobra Commander in Springfield. All while the Joes bury one of their own in a moody, almost wordless sequence.

There's a lot of attention on the Energon Universe books and deservedly so. I'm excited to see how the Joes fit into that new world. That said, don't sleep on this classic This book is fantastic. Zany subplot of a Cobra civil war with Serpentor and zombies gearing up to take on Cobra Commander in Springfield. All while the Joes bury one of their own in a moody, almost wordless sequence.

There's a lot of attention on the Energon Universe books and deservedly so. I'm excited to see how the Joes fit into that new world. That said, don't sleep on this classic more

It was a blast seeing Mahnke back on Batman. Lots of fond memories there.

Aaron... Full disclosure, I hated his last several years at Marvel. He ruined Frank Castle. His 500-year Avengers tenure was easily one of the worst runs of all time.

I tried to go into this with an open mind and I was pleasantly surprised. While nobody did a better job of justifying the totality of Ba It was a blast seeing Mahnke back on Batman. Lots of fond memories there.

Aaron... Full disclosure, I hated his last several years at Marvel. He ruined Frank Castle. His 500-year Avengers tenure was easily one of the worst runs of all time.

I tried to go into this with an open mind and I was pleasantly surprised. While nobody did a better job of justifying the totality of Ba more

One word describes this run as a whole: inconsistent. This week, that's a compliment.

Failsafe arc was great. Alternate Earth story was lame. Gotham War was awful (although I think I hated it less than others). This first issue of the new arc? Pretty damn good.

Happy that The Knight mattered and hoping Zdarsky gives closure to the three Jokers.

First, this book is tonally out of place with Batman and Detective Comics (and maybe that's a good thing).

This book is basically Batman Forever starring Damian instead of Dick. It's bright, it's just light-hearted enough and it's entertaining.

Miles Morales is Miles Morales.
Peter Parker is Spider-Man.
Bailey Briggs is Impulse.

We're on a road to nowhere... This storyline has been going on for a year and there's no end in sight. Does this book have an editor?

And poor Ivan Reis. One of the best artists DC has and he keeps getting shit assignments. What a waste.

Not great but good. Let's see if Hickman can stick to the landing of an Ultimate Universe as if it were created in 2023.

I would happily pay $10 for a Jonathan Hickman comic before I pay $4 for a Vita Ayala comic.

It was entertaining. Wish it wasn't spoiled.

Not as good as the first issue but still the best GL has been in about five years.

The art was great. That's about all this issue has going for it.

About as great an anniversary issue as you could ask for. Instead of having stories by random, untalented creators with no association to the character, they pulled out the big guns for this one. A great sendoff for Jeremy Adams.

Also, I enjoyed Spurrier's story more than I expected. I'm cautiously optimistic it will be decent. He can be a decent writer. I haven't liked much of his rece About as great an anniversary issue as you could ask for. Instead of having stories by random, untalented creators with no association to the character, they pulled out the big guns for this one. A great sendoff for Jeremy Adams.

Also, I enjoyed Spurrier's story more than I expected. I'm cautiously optimistic it will be decent. He can be a decent writer. I haven't liked much of his rece more

Another quality Waid/Mora book. Forgive the pun but they are lightning.

And is the Atlas that appears Kirby's Atlas??? Awesome!

This was a welcome return after the alt-universe storyline. I like the idea of Batman at war with himself.

Criticisms that the art didn't fit are fair. I thought it was decent it just didn't fit a Batman book. Would've looked better on a younger superhero book.

A mixed bag...

Tom King's story is predictably a "let's see if I can out-Moore Alan Moore." Killing Joke is by-far Moore's worst work. He admits it. Alex Ross agrees. The saving grace is Brian Bolland's art. Brisson's story is instantly forgettable.

The winners are Cantwell's Superman and Mora's future Batman.

I love this book. In some ways, it reminds me of All-Star Superman and the modern age segments of Supreme (particularly the Chris Sprouse illustrated stories). It takes the most fantastical elements of Silver Age Superman and somehow makes them not-goofy.

Also, the retcon of Luthor as a Pre-Supes Science Hero was great. I used to think Johns was the master of the retcon but Williamson i I love this book. In some ways, it reminds me of All-Star Superman and the modern age segments of Supreme (particularly the Chris Sprouse illustrated stories). It takes the most fantastical elements of Silver Age Superman and somehow makes them not-goofy.

Also, the retcon of Luthor as a Pre-Supes Science Hero was great. I used to think Johns was the master of the retcon but Williamson i more

9 is a high rating to give to a final issue of a mini that doesn't fully resolve the plot but I enjoyed it. Johns has his own corner of the DCU to play in and I am vested. I'll probably check out all the spinoffs that were announced. Nauck was fantastic, as always. One of the best artists for fitting multiple characters on a page.