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A good start to a mystery and action book. I like the plot, but I wish Johnson set Bond up in his traditional fashion before bringing him low. Looking forward to where the series goes and Linser is killing it on the covers.

I'm really enjoying this series. I like the twist and turns. I lost track of the whole virus thing. I'm enjoying the fight scenes and the fact that Bond has other 00's after him. I would like to have more background on why MI6 and specifically M would be going along with this. It seems out of character. There was a transition that was jarring where they changed disguises and I got lost for the page until I realized it wasn't a flashback. I'm looking forward to the next issue and I hope more explanation.

Another strong issue, but not enough going on. Bond gets pinned down by 006 sniping until Gwen gets the drop on him. It's revealed that Gwen has a secret she's keeping from Bond. We get a car chase that could have been crafted a little better. I love bringing Felix into it. It shows that Johnson knows his lore. I'm looking forward to the next issue.

I think I missed an issue due to my move and Pullbox always ordering for future rather than current. Even with me missing an issue, I could easily figure out what's going on as they eluded to his partner going bad throughout the run. I like the soldier hive-mind storyline and the ending, though feeling rushed, was satisfying. My Comic Review Channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJq3cI5JJgs

I like the version of Sersi better here than in the movie. She's more whimsical and flirtatious when speaking with Tony. Although they captured her and I expected her to free herself pretty easily. I was confused about her costume changing, but then I realized she could manipulate things, which also means she could have freed herself at any time. So, there's that. I haven't been reading X-men, so I don't really understand how the Five and resurrection works, but obviously pretty simply since they come back damn fast. I am reading X-Men Red and they die completely off-screen, so I guess that book is on hold for a while unless they cheapen their deaths and bring them right back. The concept is interesting and I'll keep reading it until it gets stupid, which I hope it doesn't.

This one is not nearly as good as the first. I hope this is not a downhill trend. It starts with a bunch of people's views of mutants (mirroring present times). Then there's a battle where the battle creates a title wave that the characters say that thousands of people will be killed by it. Then they forget about it completely. So, we can only assume that those people were all killed, since there are no characters outside of Storm that could have calmed the waves. Then we get to the end where they raise the god who is going to judge them all. Whatever. At issue 2 I'm already over this story.

This issue is very forgettable. I had to look back to even remember what happened. Cap was judged and found wanting. Which I have to bull on. And Starfox appears at the end.

This story is so convoluted it's not even funny. Some people get thumbs up, so get thumbs down. There is no rhyme or reason to any of it. Mostly I just don't care. The story hasn't made me care. Instead, it just keeps throwing as many characters at the reader as possible. I just feel bombarded rather than following a handful of heroes on their quest to defeat this thing and find themselves worthy of surviving this. I don't have high hopes for the next two issues.

I'm not sure what's even going on here anymore. We go back to those people again for no reason. Cap does what Cap always does and tries to appeal to the humanity in the villain, except this villain doesn't have any. So, he and Nightcrawler are killed. Nightcrawler is resurrected (whatever) and doesn't even mention Cap dying. NO ONE DOES. No one seems to give a crap that one of the biggest superheroes on the planet was killed. It's not like no one knew. They were all connected psychically -- everyone on the whole planet. In real life, everyone would have been freaking out. Not here - everyone is like - oh, well we have better things to do. Thor is also killed. This is mentioned once. Then Cap is resurrected when he's not a mutant and there was no back up for him. They are breaking their own rules. This book has turned into garbage.

I knew I was going to be disappointed by this series and surprise! I was. This was complete garbage and a waste of money. It was cleaned up as easy as saying - "that's the last issue, gotta wrap it up in a bow." Cap came back - How? There was back up for him. He wasn't a mutant. It was all bullshit writing. Not sure how anyone liked this garbage.

I'm not sure why we need these elsewhere titles, but they are here nonetheless. We have a Batman who has no problem maiming utilizing a heavy weapon attached to his chest that would hinder his movement. Then we are introduced to an Alfred who's working for a clandestine organization against the "Party Animals," which is one of the stupidest names I've ever heard. I wasn't as enamored with this book as some people. They only created this because their regular books aren't selling. How about putting some better writers on your main Batman titles and giving him his money back?My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/8biQU5RaBIA?si=Id8vjMPF99F081tu That might be a start. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/8biQU5RaBIA?si=Id8vjMPF99F081tu

I must have a read a different book than everyone else because I thought this issue was trash. Its a tell don't show issue, which is completely backwards. With Batman doing a Grease number "Tell me more, tell me more." I was completely bored reading this with just tons and tons of text tell us the backstory of this character, rather than having Batman discovering it through investigative means. My Review Channel - https://youtu.be/zk0uW_9bYKw

Truthfully, I'm not following Absolute Batman. The only reason I bought this issue is because Wonder Woman is in it. I like that she's taller than Batman in this universe. Batman going to Hades to find a remedy for Walon Jones doesn't really lend itself to the character's strength. It should have remained a street-level story with, perhaps, bringing Zatanna in as a Wonder Woman villain. I thought this issue was pretty average overall. My Review Chanel -https://youtu.be/B7fe-NLdkqw

Nicole Maines is an actress, not a writer and that continues to be apparent, even when she's coupled with Mark Waid. Even the other characters are saying what a crap character she is. Jon's boyfriend gets shot in the ankle which would have taken his entire foot off. They instantly forget that the Brainic Queen is the Galactus of the DC Universe. The fact that she should be devouring everything in sight isn't even mentioned. This book does nothing to get me excited for the event. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/jPof-kz6nGI

I know everyone is gushing over this like schoolgirls and Dan Mora's art elevates this very mediocre story. We saw this before. The general public turning on heroes. I twas called prelude to Civil War by Marvel. I don't recall AMazo doing anything but duplicate powers. Stealing them is silly, as he's stealing magic, mutation, alien, etc. It makes no sense for an robot to be able to do that. I'm not impressed. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/3mRcf6IHp5A

I am not a Kelly Thomposon fan in the least. I bought this book purely on spec. As a big WW fan and dropping the Tom King run for its awful take on the character. I wasn't pleasantly surprised by the writing here. It showed heart and action. The defining items of a WW book. I'm going to pick up the next issue. My comic review channel - https://youtu.be/eJxRh6u8Z88

I am not a fan of the art in this title, but I like the characters and the world-building. I'm also not a fan of the costume or the sword. I hope they do a redesign. Some people had a problem with Trevor showing up, but I don't have a problem with it if Kelly explains it. No we have huge kaiju. Let's see where it goes from here. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/xsT7XnRU6Ec

The artwork continues to be a letdown for me. I wish they would bring a new artist if it continues past issue 5. This issue reveals how Steve was able to get out of Hell. I'm not sure how I feel about the whole arm thing. It was a bold move by Thompson, but I'm not sure if it was right move. Perhaps if she could grow it back at will. The robot arm, however, is definitely a bad idea. Technology in Hell just doesn't sound plausible. At least it explains the tattoos. Bringing in Minerva is a choice. Let's see how that goes. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/xxibW1jBXSc

I am not a fan of this art at all. Half the issue is spent getting her arm back where we get the most amazing line of dialogue ever "An arm is a good thing to have." One hand clapping for that one (pun intended). Then we get a very silly scene of the sword enlarging to the length of a football field and WW chopping the thing in half. Why didn't she do this earlier? Don't know. Overall this was not a great issue. I'm waiting to see what the next storyline will be. Jeremy Adams interview - https://youtube.com/live/GUqtOTR4GHY?feature=share

Though I like the way this ended, I feel that the writing is very lazy. What I mean by that is there was plenty of time in the other issues to establish the lasso. Instead, it seems incredibly convenient that it's exactly what Diana needed to beat the monster. The idea of something that makes anything is going to drastically change future stories as the reader will constantly be thinking she can use the lasso to solve almost any problem, especially when Steve can easily talk her down. Again, though I liked how it ended, I just think future stories are going to be muddied by the resolution. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/IF8i3lK5etA

The art here is a definite step up. I'm just not a fan of Hayden Sherman's art. I'm also not a fan of the design for Hades. A blue glob just doesn't match the character. We already had the origin story of the lasso and now we get a second one. She also has two more lassos according to this issue. It feels like a completely different person wrote this one. I do like the ending, but I wish there was more story to this issue and not a rehash. Feels like a waste of the incredible art. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/t5ojtJNUCuQ

To begin, let's address the elephant in the room. I am going to miss this artist. He has elevated this book greatly. I really hope they don't bring back Sherman. He was destroying this series. This story doesn't seem to progress the story along, but it was fun nonetheless. I love the design for the Chimera. Still not a fan of the Hades design though. I like how Kelly addresses letting Diana keep her arm for the match. I wish there was a closer tie to the Lady and Tiger story, as that was a good analogy, but it didn't seem to carry much weight in this story. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/HVFBd98HtzY

This is turning into the main Wonder Woman title while Tom King's WW falls over a cliff. What sucks is the artwork in that book is great while Absolute WW art is horrible. As you can tell I am not a fan of Sherman's art. It was such a treat when we had the guest artist on and most people were hoping that Sherman did not come back. Yet here we are. How do we get rid of this guy? I did like Dr. Poison showing up in this issue and Cale is this univere's Waller. Though it's seeming to be moving away from the Hades storyline, which is going to make this seem like a main universe WW title, she's just wearing a different costume. I'm just so hungry for someone to actually write some good WW stories that I don't even mind. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/ayzvCYDIpdw

I like the introduction to Ferdinand here. I haven't seen him since Greg Rucka's run. I really dislike Sherman's art for this book. He is dragging it down. If they were smart, they would swap him out fast. I also like the Amazonian being evil. Nice twist. This is the Kelly Thompson best run of her life. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/a-IJ88_ebqE

Though I am not a fan of Hayden Sherman's art, which I believes drags down the quality of the is book, but I do think Thompson has found her niche. She's doing a good job with this version of Diana. I also like her bringing back Ferdinand. I wish I knew how these mer-creatures can live in this maze. Is the female leader the Amazonian Diana is looking for? Someone let me know. I do love the flashback in this issue as well. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/Qn_xyZ_s6zo

It's sad that we have to buy an elseworlds title to get a decent WW story. And Kelly Thompson as the writer, who would have thunk it. I read every issue of her Capt. Marvel run, and they were mediocre at best. I think she connects with WW with or without being raised in Hell. I believe it was Greg Rucka who created Ferdinand. It is good to see that character again. The battle was fun. The story should wrap up next issue. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/QS2lcPzlPjo

What brings this issue down for me is the art. i'm just not a fan of Sherman's art. However, after years of writing mediocre Capt. Marvel issues, she has found her stride in Absolute Wonder Woman. This is a really well-written issue, displaying Diana in all of her empathic glory. Though I have no idea what Clea is wearing on her feet. What the hell? The battle is good, the resolution is good, and the cliffhanger is good. All I can say is get King off the main title and get her in there. Sometimes creators click with characters and here she absolutely does. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/w6A6TZstHKc

I'm not sure I like this new storyline. The last issue set up Paradise Island and the absolute Zatanna. But Thompson decided to save that for a later time. Instead, we get this lame story about the consequences of magic. The art here is no better than Sherman's (of which I am not a fan), but I like the way Bergara does hair. Hopefully, this will be a two-issue arc and we can move on. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/Eok-eOfY5cw

This story was a big step down from the previous ones. The story made no sense whatsoever and the conclusion was as meh as you can get. I know she's meeting up with Batman in the next issues, so maybe this was a filler for that. She did the same thing in her run of Capt. Marvel. Some of the lead in stories were just plain awful. This wasn't awful at least mostly because she identifies with the character so well. My Review Channel - https://youtu.be/0w73psI09Rs

This was a fun issue, but there wasn't much meat on it. I must have missed how Batman and WW even met. I'm still not a fan of Hayden Sherman's art. I am looking forward to the next arc. I'm not sure why Thompson decided to let go of the Themescira storyline. Let's see if she picks it back up. My Review Channel - https://youtu.be/EJEBKE8VljE

This was a setup issue for sure. We get a whole bunch of unrelated scenes throughout this issue, assuming setting up for the rest of this arc. I do like the team that Veronica Cale put together, and that Zatanna has tapped into her magic, but left her arm intact. My Review Channel - https://youtu.be/B7fe-NLdkqw

Why can't we have this artist all the time on this title? Such an upgrade from Sherman. Can you tell I don't like his art on this title? This was a mild issue that got a little annoying near the beginning. Three panels would have sufficed, with her constantly asking for help. The save in the first few pages is a soemthing we don't see enough of in comics nowadays. The story itself is a little bland, but the looks of the characters are pretty cool. Kelly Thompson hasn't dropped the ball yet. My Review Channel - https://youtu.be/6fuJHwqbeJE

We got spoiled in the Annual with the new artist. Sherman just doesn't work for this book and I'm wondering if they ever remove him. This would have been a better issue with a different artist. It was still a good issue and I like that Diana has a closer relationship with Zatanna due to their magic. I liked the ending. Let's see where it goes. My Review Channel - https://youtu.be/LZozWBOLxk0

I am so over this storyline. They have dragged and dragged this story out so far that there's literally nothing left. I understand that they did it to get to 1050, but as a reader I now dread having Action in my pull for the week. But I've gone this far as might as well see it to the end. Plus I'm tired of paying $5.00 for an additional ongoing story that I didn't ask for. Detective does the same thing.

This was a great issue with plenty of action. This issue should have come 3 months ago. This series is so drawn out and now we have to buy a completely different book to finish the story. What a bunch of bullshit. Only DC could come up with a way to screw over fans of this book. Though if they put Jon Kent into Action, I'm probably going to drop it anyway. The additional story is completely throw away. So much for my $1.00

Wow, the cover of this is so bad. The faces are almost laughable. I'm so tired of the additional story I don't want. I'm so glad the Warworld story arc is over. Here we a filler issue where Superman brings a couple of the Warworld kids home with him. He reunites with his wife and gives a speech. Meanwhile, we set up Luthor being his notorious self. In the backup story - how does Superman suddenly have his supersuit when returning from Warworld? Come on - continuity, guys.

This is a good start to the event, though I won't be collecting the side spin-off titles. Brainiac is always a good villain. I like how it starts as a normal day and then all hell breaks loose. He even infiltrated Super Corp. who knows how long ago. Let's hope it keeps up at this level. My comic review channel - https://youtu.be/wfeVbICJ504

This is the continuation of the House of Brainiac storyline. The artwork continues to be good and Williamson sticks the landing on this one. Luthor goes into Brianiac's mind to save Lena. That's a good arc for him. However, Brainiac wanting love is not really an element of this character. Overall, I'm enjoying this series. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/1ThrrbpWBwY

This issue started badly. Jessica came off like a complete bitch against Luke. I was turned off immediately. Then, when Mary showed up, she acted like Marvel's version of Harley Quinn. I can't imagine Kingpin being married to her, though. I'll get the next issue and see if it gets better. Not sure why this is advertised as a red band. My Review Channel - https://youtu.be/0eOdJr2Lb24

Though the story is well-written, when you read an Alice story you expect some Wonderland. This issue had none and it was more about the villains than Alice. With only one issue left, I found this story lacking.

For the final issue in this series, it's pretty disappointing. Nothing really happens. Basically, the bad guys win. There was no action. No real storyline in Wonderland. It all took place in the sanitarium-kind of a waste of time.

I'm just not a fan of Panosian's takes on these fairy tales. I did not like Lost Boy in the least, and here is starting with Alice as a mother, similarly to Wendy in the last book. The thing with the Caterpillar blowing smoke at people was interesting, but the side plot with the father poisoning and how that links to Wonderland, I am not understanding. My Review Channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UfOn0d7BH8

This is a completely different take and I like the idea so far. It's a combo of Blade Runner meets Alien. You never see the aliens so early on in a story. I'm really interested to see how this goes. I hope they can stick the landing. The artwork is great too.

I like the idea behind this story. Synthetics looking for freedom are forced into a Suicide Squad mission to go where humans can't and fight aliens. The end is a bit of a twist. We will find out more in the next issue. I'm looking forward to it.

The cover of this one is great. A definitely throwback to Ripley. This is another really good issue. Not a lot of aliens in this one, but it definitely pushes the story forward. They meet the human settlers that have managed to survive. They play nice with the "Milkmen" androids until it's time to betray them. It's very Alien. Then Queenie shows up and they have no escape route. Good stuff.

Another exciting issue. I have no idea where the zombie stuff is coming from but I like what Kennedy is doing here. It actually feels fresh. He has some good military stuff going on and I felt sad when one of the androids was killed. So, good job on making the characters matter. I'm ready for the next one.

This issue definitely took things to a new level. It proved that none of the characters are safe. They are being taken out right and left, turning on one another, and the xenos are just there for a free snack. I don't think this is going to end well. Is there only one issue left?

I actually liked this series. I thought using the androids was a new take. Making it known that none of them were safe, made it more interesting. The grunts landed only to get whacked, which gave them a convenient exit from the planet. Having a human/alien hybrid was interesting as well. I felt it ended too quickly and conveniently. This series should have gone on for a few more issues to fully tell the story.

Unlike some others, I enjoyed the last mini-series. this one is drastically different. It feels more like John Carpenter's The Thing. Researchers in the ice is direct rip off of that movie. The whole set up is weird. Only 3 people in the research center, one has only one arm, a child, and the doctor is pregnant, so she can't even help herself if there are complications. I don't think a lot of thought went into this. Not as excited about this story that last few.

THere's nothing really to dislike about this issue, but it seems very generic. We have the corporation trying to get the research from the mom. The daughter has a facehugger in her backpack that thaws out at just the right time and the invalid father with one hand is stuck in the brig. Meanwhile the crane drill crashes through the ice revealing dozens of Xenos that suddenly rise to full health out of some kind of video game. There's nothing in the Xeno history that says they can live through freezing. If they had unearthed a frozen ship, I would have accepted that more. Pretty average story so far. I know everyone hated on android story from Williamson, but I thought that one was far superior.

This one was a bit better than the last two, but not much happens. The base starts to explode, the husband escapes and gets the ship ready, while his pregnant wife, risks the lives of both children to get her notes that are written on paper. huh? Why are they are paper? If they were that valuable, why are they not on a thumbdrive around her neck? Meanwhile, the armed forces decide to go to war against the xenos, who are currently floating in frigid water beneath the ice. Again, can they live under there? I'm not sure.

This issue was the best thus far. I really haven't liked it until now. The mother died in child birth of hybrid. I wish this was explained more. Why would she experiment on herself in this way? Though I like the idea, I don't really understand the motivation behind it, especially when this kind of risk would leave her real daughter an orphan. I liked the reveal of the boyfriend behing an android, but again, it raises more questions. WHy wasn't he able to repair his lost limb? I believe it wraps up next issue. I'm hoping for a good conclusion.

$6.00 for 30 pages, what is Marvel even thinking anymore? They have completely gone off the deep end. The story was okay. I like bringing back the daughter from the previous run, and it does feel like Alien, but we will have to see where it goes. Alien doesn't deserve to be a $5 or $6 book. Going back and forth in time is a little strange, but I'm willing to see where it goes. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/GY7No7Y0-Pk

This issue continues with Zasha trying to find her android friend, though her having a male name as her cover is very weird. As things go to hell inside the ship they try to excavate, she fights through her old home in search of him. I think this volume is better than last. It's definitely not great, but at least we're getting some xeno action. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/JWlPfH4YgnU

This was the best issue thus far. Mostly because we get back to focusing on Zasha. She finds Dayton but is followed by her boss who has nefarious motivations. Meanwhile Xenos attack the salvaging group. I like that the acid blood breaks the cables. Not much of a fan of these ice aliens, but whatever. Let's see where it goes, but I think we can all agree that we don't want to see anymore of Zasha's story after this. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/JldX7Z8peXU

This was not an epic ending to any degree. The entire ending takes places in a small section of the original ship with the story bouncing between the Zasha/Dylan story and the frost aliens fighting the Xenomorphs. At least we will never see these characters again as Zasha makes a silly decision to commit suicdide. Let's see if we can get back on track with the next arc. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/awyBZYzJhuA

I'm going to echo some of the other reviews because I felt the same way. It felt like we were jumping into a second or third issue and not a first. I had to google to see if this storyline took place somewhere else. Of course, Carol is the baddie, just like when she made that deal to kill all of the Avengers and they were hiding in a pocket universe. A bad storyline then and I feel like this is on a similar path. I do like Cap holding up his fist to tell them to stop. Very military and he should do that more often. I like seeing the classic Avengers, but I'm not invested yet. I don't know why all Avengers and JLA stories have to revolve around aliens. I'll get the second issue and see how it goes.

The mystery of why no one can remember anything continues. This one is about the soulsplitter, which has divided Dr. Doom in half. This was a neat little story, but ultimately unsatisfying because it felt very rushed. There was a lot that could have been done here and it seems like a wasted opportunity when it didn't move the main plot along at all.

Another action-packed issue featuring all of the greats, but I can understand that some people are saying, "Get on with it already." It's pretty, but what's the story? I agree here. It's been three issues of unconnected action scenes and we know someone is toying with them as they have no memories outside of these battles, but still, it has not been revealed or even hinted at. Landy is going to have to break the story soon.

I know many people don't like Greg Land's art, but I'm a fan of his. I think having Hawkeye sexualized with the loin cloth could have been left out. I was out of place and superfluous. However, I do like that someone was able to kick Carol's ass and break her hand. That was a good fight scene and they even added some heart with the Dave character. I actively cared for that character and was saddened when he was shot. I half expected them to leave him there with Spider-Woman calling for Masogeny, but she picked him up and ran to the jet. We are also getting a new villain rather than a re-hashed one. Let's see what happens.

This is a mixed bag for me. I really like this issue as a stand-alone. Spider-man taking on the entire Avengers team and coming out on top was pretty cool. He tricked the "villain" with his scientific knowledge and spidey sense and it was really fun. But as a last issue or going into another ongoing or limited series, it has a lot to be desired. Ultimately, the story went nowhere and that's where I have the problem. Now I am debating whether I'm going to pick up the next series or just drop it. I think they shot themselves in the foot by doing it this way especially when I know there's a Zab Wells series on the horizon. It's a head-scratcher.

I'm not sure what this was supposed to be. Though I collected MJ and Black Cat, I was never on board with MJ's powers. The explanation here doesn't make it any better. It actually makes it more stupid and unbelievable. I understand what everyone has been saying about this run and I agree completely, the writer is taking too many liberties with the source material and not giving the readers anything to hold on to. Let's see what happens next issue. The variant cover was nice.

This was all a bit strange. Not only them killing off Ms. Marvel for no reason in a book that she had no business being in in the first place -- but then leaking the information to the press two weeks ahead of time? The sacrifice was noble, but the baddie seemed so off-the-wall and generic. en having a more powerful baddie, just kill him without any setup. I think a lot of it was lazy writing. The kids disappear. Whatever. At least it's over. Still not a fan of Romita Jr.'s art.

I haven't collected Spider-man in years, and now I know why. This is nowhere close to the Spider-man of the 1990s with Blackcat, Silvermane, and Hobgoblin. We have to see pages upon pages of Peter going out for interviews and going out on dates and then he leaves the interview to fight the Rhino when he could have made about any excuse. It felt so forced. Then we get a back up story for no reason and rip-off Marvel thinks they can charge $5.99 for 30 pages. This is a one and drop for me. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/QU7hG3z-Ops

I was pleasantly surprised with this issue. Most of Wonder Woman/Amazon stuff is written so badly that it's hard to read. It was completely coincidental that all of them ended up together, but aside from that I thought it was pretty solid. We get to see Nubia deflect bullets and Mary Marvel (Stop calling her Shazam- she can't see her own name without changing) save everyone. I wish Queen Hipolyta was at least a consultant. It's very strange to just remove her completely. I'm interested in finding out more about this mind control gas. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/lEl3kh6mMoA

I enjoy the interaction between the characters, but Tom King's set up for this entire event is extremely lacking. I don't buy that thousands of Amazonians moved from Paradise Island to live in "man's world." It doesn't make any sense. Visiting - yes, but moved to live their lives in America? I don't buy it. I really like Mary Marvel as well, but the few digs that Josie did against men for no reason bothered me. "My condolences," when the rabbit said he was male and her going off on Nubia how all men are bad in the last few pages had no bearing on the story. If the Migdhall queen has a distrust of men, then show us the set up and give us an arc regarding this, just don't blurt it out like commentary. Despite this I still enjoy the characters and will continue to collect it. Josie, just back off the commentary and stick to the story. My Comic review Channel - https://youtu.be/VhMnHoatz_I

I like the interaction between the characters and I liked the reveal with Eris, but I'm so tired of these activist writers putting their political ideals into comics when it's uncalled for. I may be dropping the title because of it. I'm also not buying this storyline of the Amazons leaving a place literally called "Paradise Island" to go to "Man's World." They are not going for men, the first page has them proclaiming lesbian love and the characters say how much their mistreated there. It doesn't make any sense. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/-3R79FIdWd8

I was worried in the beginning that we would get more pandering, but the story kept on target for the most part. The story that Tom King set up still doesn't work for me, but I like the side story this one is setting up. I like the secret exit/entrance thing from Cassie, but Mary wasn't able to change due to people/cameras seeing her yet she does it anyway later. There are some plot holes, but over I like the character interaction. My comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/5-ZAP2dNMzI

Peacemaker has Nubia and Faruka at gunpoint, but thanks to Hoppy they get away. Yara is affected by the golden apple and stops Mary from changing. They fall hundreds of feet and somehow she survives. Not sure how. When Faruka started giving her speach about how Man's world was so evil, I started wondering why the Amazons would even go there if it was so bad. Tahnkfully before the Down the Patriachy speech got too cringe, Nubia talks about hope. The betrayer is revealed. I'm looking forward to seeing how this wraps up next issue. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/8B1eR0W0vz0

This was a very disappointing ending to a decent story. I was hoping it wouldn't lean heavily into feminism, but my hopes fell on the universe's deaf ears. We start with revisionist history of female gods teaching men everything they know. "But man was furious that woman possessed such knowledge at all." An actual line from the issue. Wait, I just puked a little in my mouth. The villain gives her life in a flashback all to show how bad men are. Apparently, this book is doing the heavy lifting for Tom King's Wonder Woman book as that has taken a break to have Superman and WW search for Batman's birthday present, while this book pretty much wraps up the assassinations in the bar. Oh, well. So much for subverting expectations, when this was exactly how I expected this end. A sharp kick to the proverbial balls. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/UjWhKmMnA1k

It was a good start by Jeremy. I'm not really keen on Arthur having Mera's powers and Mera being powerless. Hopefully, this is temporary like Lois having Zod's powers. I would love it if they shaved the damn beard and put Mera's costume back to Rebirth days. The action was good, the mystery kept the story moving, and the trust the tugboat captain has for Arthur was great. I'm glad Aquaman is back as he is my favorite character. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/xYKCwx--YeI

As much as I love Jeremy and think he's incredibly talented, this does not feel like Aquaman to me. I know a lot of people are loving this version of the character, but as a long time fan, this just isn't him. He would never yell out that he was going to kill anyone. He didn't even say that after Black Manta killed his son. I'm still not a fan of him having Mera's powers and then using it to sling mud and blood is not a character highlight for me. As Aquaman is my favorite comic character As an ultimate fan, it saddens me to say that I may dropping this title in a few issues. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/Nyak3h_Gg6c

I love Jeremy, but Aquaman is my favorite character and unlike many of the other readers, Ihave been following every one fo the runs. It seems as if Jeremy decided to take this into Arthurian instead of Aquaman lore. That's why it doesn't feel like Aquaman. They could have been combined more seamlessly but this is a huge departure from the character, including giving him Mera's powers. If things don't turn around in the next 2 issues, I'll be dropping the title for the first time in my entire time collecting Aquaman comics. My Comic Review Channel : https://youtu.be/6GigQRz_4yg

I love Jeremy and non-fans of Aquaman are loving it. That's great for them. However, as Aquaman is my favorite character -- this is not him. Wes and Drew from Thinking Critical said something on their show today that I found very poignant -- this is Absolute Aquaman. That I can understand. I know Jeremy was very proud of his weapon - but it makes no sense. What's the difference between wielding a trident and wielding a sword? In this case, nothing since the blade of the sword has to be round. It can't be edged since he still has to grip it once the prongs are pushed back up. I think the next issue is my last. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/QU7hG3z-Ops

I was going to drop this this month because this is not my Aquaman. I have heard people describe this as the Absolute Aquaman without being tagged with that name, and I agree. I do like Nemo being in this book, though I thoroughly dislike this story. I have no idea why he is piloting the Nautilus alone. He always had a crew? I'm going to give this book one more issue, then I'm probably out. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/m33OnxvNQyA

Though I love Jeremy Adams, this is not my Aquaman. I know many people like this version that leans more toward the Absolute universe. There really hasn't been any movement on this story. Arthur is no closer to finding Mera and Atlantis than he was in issue 1. Now we have Gods being turned into Zombies and the appearance of a Wonder Twin. Come on. I still don't know why Nemo is piloting the Nautilus alone. Makes no sense. I gave this 6 issues. So, this is a drop for me. Sorry, Jeremy. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/8l2mvY9YFF0

I dropped off Aquaman months ago. He's one of my favorite characters and though I love Jeremy this was too much of a deviation from the character for me. He did finally shave the beard, so I appreciate that. I'm not liking that Aquaman stole Mera's powers. She is my favorite female character next to Wonder Woman and how did she get stuck back in Xebel. I must have missed something. The last time I saw Arthur and Mera's daughter she was a toddler, now she's a teenage warmonger? They grow up so fast. LOL. This just doesn't seem like an Aquaman book to me. I know a lot of people like it, but it's just not for me. https://youtu.be/3ti46gmmFec

The first third of this book dropped my rating down. I'm a huge Aquaman fan and I'm so tired of seeing the Mamoa Aquaman instead of the character I grew up with. Flash gets into a stupid fight with Iris when he could have easily picked everything up for the party in less than 20 mins and forgetting the party makes him look careless. Something a CSI would not be. Then Aquaman gets into a yelling match with Mera right in front of the other council members? Come on. She tells him that he should starting acting like a king and he says - "I'm outta here." That's not Aquaman. Can I please have the old Aquaman back? Geoff Johns has been the only writer to do him right in years. Shave the damn beard already. Reed just did it, it's time Aquaman did it as well. The rest of the book was decent, setting up the mystery of song. I hope the next issue is better since I bought all 3 as a package.

Halfway through this issue, the story just went off the rails. I liked how Aquaman ran to Atlantis to get to Mera, but he should have been worried about Atlantis as a whole. Instead, he swam past everyone to get to her. Then the reveal of an Atlantean space program fueled by stolen speed force - WTF. That's the stupidest thing I've ever heard and I've heard some stupid stuff. Then the line, "I can't be a king without listening to my queen." What the hell does that mean, that's a whipped puppy who can't make decisions for himself. That's not Aquaman in the least. Jeeze this went downhill fast.

Laziest wrap-up ever. Barry knew that the Iris was fake and yet he was accepting of the whole thing. Not sure what was going on there. Then they needed filler because the story (and I use that term lightly) wasn't big enough so they did a bunch of two-page spreads. Very disappointing.

I really want my old Aquaman back. Shave the beard like Reed Richards just did and put Mera's costume back like it was in the movie. This issue was a bunch of wasted filler. Trevor talks to a committee about not attacking Atlantis, then we cut to an Atlantis school bus for no reason, then we are back to the discussion about attacking Atlantis, then the news comes in about the Justice League dying. I'm not sure if this is the last issue, but if Jackson is the new Aquaman, then I'm out either way.

I'm not a big fan of the art and doesn't seem like Cullen Bunn gets the IP. This should be a party, like D&D, not just two characters. One should be mystic of some type as well. I have no idea where Jenny keeps pulling those barrettas from. The purses during that time were 5 inches long and very thin. We know nothing about her to even know why she carries them. The editor is also bad. In the diner scene, Jenny is sitting on one side of the booth and then teleports to the other. This is a very disappointing issue. I hope it gets better. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/pSHBRGPH-1g

Though this issues is better than the last, it's pretty obvous that Cullen Bunn doesn't get the ARkham property. Just putting a couple of people in a creepy house with monsters doesn't make Arkham hoHorror what it is. It's more like D&D where a party of eclectic characters search through a mystery involving cultist magic. Here we get odd things like the scene in the train and the traveling back in time to the dinosaurs, which don't match the IP. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/kGBooYDSTuI

This series started out as a average story with Cullen Bunn not quite getting the IP in my opinion. Now we have dinosaurs and time jumping? I'm going to continue it but I'm not really enjoying it and it doesn't seem like Arkham Horror to me. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/tHQ0F-PfulE

There was a lot about this issue that I liked. I liked the pacing. The action scenes tied together with the recruitment scenes was great. By doing this, we didn't get just a recruitment issue. Carol actually acted like a thinking, caring leader, as opposed to what were getting in the feminist movement that Kelly Thompson's run transformed into. I understand why Cap America can't be on the team - it's like having Storm and Cyclops on the same team - they would step on each other's toes for leadership. (Cap would end up coming out on top and diminishing Carol.) However, his presence is missed on an Avenger title - Carol will never replace Cap. I also am not a fan of Falcon Cap (that movie is going to tank) I prefer him as Falcon. Steve is back, there's no reason for two Cap Americas.

Not really a fan of this storyline. The art and action are good, but I don't understand much of anything else. The villains don't have much of a backstory. Carol, as leader, isn't even in this issue, and two street-level characters are the ones that have been sent into space? Why exactly? I don't feel like this has been thought through very well. Check my comic book reviews on Youtube. https://youtu.be/VNcnaROhmNg

After looking at some other reviews, I must be one of the few people that's not liking this story arc. I still don't understand why Carol sent two street-level characters into space to blow up a city, where if anything went wrong, there was no way for them to escape the detonation. Why not send Thor and herself, which would have been more logical? The entire issue is one long conversation with the city intercut with two fight scenes. Yeah, not loving this. My Comic Review Series - https://youtu.be/Jl5du1cZ2DI

Thank God this story is finally over. I still don't understand why Carol sent the street-level characters into space to blow up the city when they could easily die out there if something went wrong with the portal when both Thor and Carol can breathe in space. Whatever. I like how they took each of the Ashen down individually in unique ways -- except Tony. He made his armor phase? What? That's pushing it. Scarlet Witch taking the guy into the artic was cool and Thor knocking out all of the bystanders was a good twist. I'm looking forward to the next story and hoping it's better. My comic book review channel - https://youtu.be/Rv1-coU4CbA

I must have read a different book than everyone else. I am not liking this arc. Taking the Arthurian names and sticking them on gender-swapped sci-fi characters? Wow that's new and brave Jed McKay. You can't come up with original names? The entire issue is nothing but a single fight scene with no depth. The best part was Thor laughing and telling Nightmare that he won. I still hate Cap Marvel's new costume. The bottom line is that I just don't care. The worst emotion to illicit from your readers is apathy and that's where I am with this. Dropping this book. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/lEl3kh6mMoA

I really dislike when McKay has to do a study of all of the ccharacters. He does the same thing with Moon Knight and all of them having to spend time at the psychiatrist, which always feels like page filler. He did the same thing here, but they all went off to their little corner to talk about their feelings. I'm also not a fan of the Impossible City. It feels like McKay wanted the Avengers to have their own JL Watchtower and created one for them. Falcon America goes to Storm (who is one of my favorite characters and the reason I bought this issue) and tells her they need mutant representation, when they already have a mutant -- Wanda. This issue was bland. I hope they make use of Storm in an interesting way, but I'm not holding my breath. My Comic Review Channel -https://youtu.be/pSHBRGPH-1g

The entire idea of Hyperion wanting to destroy a planet is that he feels irrelevant, and his one desire is to be a hero. Heroes don't kill billions of people the last time I checked. And it taking him 5 hours to get momentum to slam into the planet didn't make much sense either, except to give the Avengers time. Then, at the last moment, Vision changes the entire plan. I also have a problem with Carol saying that killing him was an "easy decision." Besides supporting Storm in this series, I'm pretty close to dropping it after 2 issues. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/8YVNd9k1qZM

Jed McKay just doesn't get it. This is a waste of time issue. So poorly constructed and written it's almost pitiful. The artwork is decent. Mckay doesn't even understand Doom's position to the point where the team has to "ponder" the exercise by the end. The idea that each of them could conquer a country on their own is ludicrous. I hope to see a new writer on Avengers soon. My comic review channel - https://youtu.be/eJxRh6u8Z88

What the hell even is this? A complete filler issue. T'Challa runs away to fight a war alone because he wants to get away from Ororo. This issue is complete garbage. This war was barely set up and came out of nowhere. I'm going to see what he does with a couple of issues of the new AvX. If Jed doesn't do better, I'm out even though I love Storm. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/xtFGb0xoEnk

This is a complete bait and switch and Jed McKay should be ashamed of himself with "Gotcha" moment. He's been pushing this Avengers v X-Men part 2 and when we get it, it's a baseball game with some mediocre dialogue. This is just an awful, awful book in my opinion, and it shouldn't exist. It's simply Jed Mckay trying to do a crossover with his titles. I'm surprised Moon Knight didn't show up to hit a few homers. I'm going to see what he does with Black Cat and this title is a drop for me. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/eaBruuDdt1Y

The one thing going for this issue is that the characters seem like they're having fun, but most of it just silly. What the hell is the Black Cat doing is space? It just doesn't make any sense. And what was with Tony and Sam being the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion respectively? And with an umbrella in space? WTF. The art was good and like I said, the characters where having fun, so I did as well, but in the end, it's just silly. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/PpZnKwHTmXw

This story is just going nowhere. It's got good art, but no story. Every other page is a flashback. There are literally three splash panels of the flying Avengers looking down at Kang and Black Cat with their arms crossed. Three times in the same issue. So repetitive. Then at the end, I felt that McKay said to himself, "I need something BIGGER!" If Kang has an entire armada, why does he need to steal anything? Why didn't he just demand the codex over? Just plain stupid. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/b2792D-FD0E

The art continues to be great, but this run continues to display the fact that Jed Mackay cannot write team books. The story is completely nonsensical. They steal something in a heist fashion only to have an armada waiting outside. Why didn't they just use the armada to demand they turn over the drive to begin with? Then they magically teleport all of the people onto Kang's ship. How did they know that the people wouldn't teleport into a console? They don't know the layout or the interior size of the ship. The best part was Jessica with her father. Jed should have developed that more, but I think team books are too overwhelming for him. Sadly, this is my last issue of Avengers. I'm dropping the title. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/lFL3ONOMUzI

What the hell even is this? The entire two-issue book is nothing but one big fight scene. It has no substance whatsoever. I still don't buy that there was a Hulk prior to Banner. Truthfully, I've stayed away from Aaron's Avengers and now I know why. So, I'm not sure if these characters are from a different dimension or a different time. I really don't care, this was so bad. I picked up because of the art and hoped it might be good. I was wrong. I thought it might be connected to the Kang Timeless book, but I guess that one hasn't released yet.

I like half the team and I question the others. The dialogue is just awful. Also, the going back and forth between the battle and the joking about what is happening at the mansion is quite jarring. Also, with the battle going on why aren't the members at the mansion alerted to it even if they were only monitoring YouTube. It's just not a good start to this run. Steve Orlando is a mediocre writer at best and it's on full highlight here. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/x6KrheTHy6g

I gave this title two issues knowing that Steve Orlando is a crap writer, and it was probably two issues too many. The dialogue in here is simply awful. Amateur at best. How do these writers get jobs? I'm baffled. The jackets look dumb as hell and there are far too many characters on the team. Gorilla ghosts? Come on! Then Cap says, you can have him, just don't kill him. How did know they could understand him, much less heed his command? They go back down to see Red Ghost mauled to death and then Cap says, "Oh well, I tried." So, stupid. This is a drop for me. Can't anyone tell a good Avengers story? Jeeze. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/X9NtI_zTMeM

Unlike others, I'm a fan of Greg Land's art. I loved seeing She-Hulk get some action, since she can't do anything but drool over Jack of Hearts in her own series. I like the twist of something bigger out there and the Tiamok chick had a good fight scene. Nice final splash as well. I'm looking forward to this series.

The art is so beautiful and dynamic that I can't give this a bad score. It felt like a filler issue, that's for sure. Even with all of the action going on. It was all about a diversion so the bad girl can break out of prison. Not sure that's enough of story to do a whole comic about. It's definitely a slow burn, but I hope they pick up the pace soon. It was good to see Jan doing some action, but the "I love you," "I hate you" dialogue was stale after the first bubble.

I like this series so far. Unlike others, I am a fan of Land's art. This was an action-packed issue with the big bad showing up and a twist that the Beyonder throws at them while keeping in character of his selfish and self-perservation flaws.

I like Greg Land's art, but this is a wasted issue. It's just the Avengers vs. the fake Avengers. I have no idea why. I don't even remember them being introduced in the last issue. The only element of the story that moves forward is the Beyonder being stripped of his powers and falling toward Earth, through the bubble. It will be wrapping up soon.

Wow, I have a completely different opinion than everyone else. I found this issue bland and confusing. FIrst of all regardless of what I've read or not read of Janet in the past, the fact that Luke goes to Janet to investigate a series of murders when his own wife is a full-fledged and licensed detective makes no sense whatsoever. Then when all of the villain simply got up after being shot and were determined to be dead lost me for the remainder of the issue. Then we have Vision/Not-Vision. I won't be continuing this. I'm glad you all liked it, but I'm on the other side of that equation. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/5j1dSytrohk

This is a great throwback to a simpler time. I enjoyed seeing all of the characters like they were during the 70s and 80s. I wish there was a bit more story, but a battle scene between the Avengers and the Hulk, what could be more epic than that? Good stuff. Compared to Aaron's run, this is an award-winner.

I didn't like this one as much as I did the previous issue, mostly because the dwarf king was a bit hookey, but I do appreciate the nostalgia. They break into the Baxter Building, get attacked by Reed's security system, and then just leave only to accidentally transport the Dwarf King. It's all a bit too convenient for me, but it was still fun.

This is a fun series. I'm liking the progression where it's not just a couple of scenes and the book is over. Here we start in one battle the dwarf gets away, garners an army and comes back to fight again, all in the same issue. The plot point of the book, drives Kang, which is how we started. It's good.

Another fun issue. Thor realizes that the King Dwarf can unmake his hammer. This seemed out of character for him, but he changes back to Donald Blake for no reason than to hide. Not sure about that part, but the rest was good with the team confronting the lava men and Cap enticing The King Dwarf to throw the hammer which ultimately found its way back to Thor. Kang makes a quick appearance which will follow up in the next issue.

I've liked the story up to this point. I enjoy Paul Levitz's writing, especially on Aquaman, but I found myself going back to re-read the ending four times because I couldn't remember what had happened. The end was a letdown. He didn't stick the landing on this one, in my opinion. the closing field was fine along with the save from Tony and I find myself, even now, not remembering what happened after that. They jumped through time and landed on Earth in their time - I think. I still hope there is a follow-up to the book.

I know Barbella is tongue and cheek, but this is just plain stupid, and the reality show gimmick has been done a million times over. It was even done in the X-Men decades ago. Then narrowing from Raiders of the Lost Ark, there is literally nothing original in this book. The writer sat down and said, hmmm, what can I steal? I won't be coming back for another dose of this absurdity and lack of imagination. My Comic Book Channel - https://youtu.be/3YhmGswxenw

This is definitely a setup issue. We start with the death of Batman only to have the new commissioner Gordan visit Alfred to say he doesn't know where Bruce is. They go after Firefly and we get a reveal at that end. Is that supposed to be Bruce/Keaton? It semi-looks like him, but if it is, I'm really confused. I'm willing to see where this goes. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/GY7No7Y0-Pk

I must be reading a different book than the other reviewers. I'm not sure how you can have a Batman book without Batman. Two issues in a row, a third of the story completed and Batman has not showed up. Instead, we get a Harley with no Joker, and Bruce playing Firefly. This issue has turned bad real fast. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/PHxYj7kKmss

The art is great, but I'm not sure I like the story beats. Robin is shot, and Penguin commits suicide. It was great seeing Alfred for a page. I'm sure where the story is going but it doesn't seem very heroic and if Robin can get shot so easily, what was his training for? Let's see where the story goes, but I wasn't as impressed with this issue as some people. I enjoyed the Catwoman story more.

There was such a sense of danger in this issue. The team all coming in to make the save and not making a dent. Of course, this is simply Terminator retold in a Batman story, but I am interested to know the bot's origin and how they are going to destroy it. This issue was definitely full of action where the hero was simply looking to get away and regroup.

If you're looking for a Batman book that's full of action, then this is it. I'm still looking for some substance to this story and not finding much. I know this was established before - that there's an alternate personality within Bruce that's like a humanity switch, but I didn't like it then and I don't much care for that now. I appreciate all the callbacks to previous runs, but all we have at the core is a killer robot. I do like that he calls Tim his son and that's what brings Bruce back. Now that Superman has shown up, he should be able to tear the bots limbs off, but I guess we'll see what happens.

My problem with this is that it doesn't feel like a Batman book. The further this goes, the more it feels like a JLA story. Superman is smarter than to just charge something holding Kryptonite and Batman says as much and yet Superman does it anyway. I'm ready for this to be over already. I think this story has already run its course. And we already saw this with the OMAC's.

I agree with some of the reviews that this has gone too far. A Bat-bot that is stronger than Amazo and one that Batman created. Didn't he learn from the whole OMAC thing? The action is good, but far-fetched even in the comic book world. It's breaking too many rules.

Chip wrote himself into a corner. I agree with what everyone is saying. There's no way he would have survived in space, re-entry, or landing -- especially right where he wanted to. He landed right in front of Robin for chrissake. Give me a break. Then Superman still couldn't beat the robot. Somehow he turned his heat vision back on Superman and he didn't shut it off. Completely stupid. I'm not sure why Superman can't just rip its arms off. Then Batman loads it with compassion? Really? If you were to write a synopsis of this issue it would sound ludicrous. I hope it gets better from here, but I don't see how when Batman is once again in another dimension.

This is a mixed bag. It is delving into a whole new dimension with skeletal Jim Gordon which I assume only exists in Bruce's head, but it's never explained why. Even Bruce doesn't question his appearance. Then we have a dystopian future type of story. Tim is going nuts in Gothan looking for Bruce and is driven to find him, while Dick is like, "Don't worry he'll show back up. Let's just do our jobs." I do like the contrast between them and how Tim feels like one of his limbs is going with Bruce missing. We will see where this goes, but it feels like we have completely changed tracks from the previous issue. It doesn't even feel like the same writer and, of course, the artist has changed.

I miss the days of Batman detecting and fighting his gallery of rogues. Now, we have deadly robots that supposedly beat Superman, Batman falling from the moon, and now being shot into another dimension by a ray gun. This would have worked better as an Elseworlds, but in general continuity, not so much. I'm not sure how long Chip is going to stretch this out.

I'm liking the backup story more than the main story. Batman digs up his own body to examine it. Not sure how he gets access to med equipment and no one stops him from entering with a dead body, but whatever. He finds residual multi-versal residue, whatever that is. He fights Dent and teams up with Catwoman who takes him on a trip down below. Chip needs to get on the ball here.

Once again, the backup story is better than the main story. And Batman gets his hand cut off? What the hell is Chip doing? Not a fan of this at all. I do like seeing Tim back as he should be. The scene with his mom was great. Probably the best scene in the book.

I haven't liked this entire story. I wasn't even that enthusiastic about Failsafe. Just to round this out, the Villain is flat and not really a threat, Catwoman gets the drop on him and kicks him through a portal, and, to top it all off, he gets his hand cut off. What is even going on here? There was speculation about Alfred going back with him, which would have made the story worth it in some regards, but that didn't even happen. Then he gets shunted through a host of dimensions simply for fan service. It was neat seeing the other Batmen, but it was so obvious that there was no logical reason behind it. All this for $6.00. Not worth it, in my opinion. After all of the backup stories with Tim, he just gets thrown into the end without being involved in the slightest way. This was a crap story in my opinion.

This issue was so forgettable that I had forgotten that I had read it. I was surprised that they even addressed Catwoman being an escaped convict, but then Batman acts completely out of character and says, "You don't belong there because you killed Valmont to save me." He would never say that. He would offer his lawyers, but he would definitely give her the option of giving up on her own, or him taking her back to prison. He would never play favorites and turn a blind eye to it. Just like he did with Wonder Woman when she killed Max Lord. Then he comes home to party and he envisions them all on fire. I think Chip has lost his damn mind and doesn't know this character at all.

This whole event is just stupid. Apparently, Chip has no idea how the bat family works. He's destroying 30 years of relationships and characterization to force this story to work. That's not how writing should be done. You don't force the characters into a story, you let the characters propel the story. Damien is the only one who doesn't turn on Bruce. Props to him. Dick, Tim, Barbara, Cassandra, and Spoiler all act outside of their character. This is a piece of garbage and after this event, I won't be reading anything by Chip or Tini again. My comic Reviews - https://youtu.be/m7c7jeAi4Xc

The art continues to be great, but as for the story, Chip needs some therapy if he thinks anyone is buying the Gotham War as anything but a comedy. Even in light of this whole Zur thing, Batman and Damien are correct. Crime is still occuring, even if it's simply a rise in burglaries against the rich. Even that's not true, since in Nightwing and in Batman & Robin (which are both in continuity) violent crimes are still ocurring. This is not only out of character for Batman, but it's out of character for every character being written - and I use that term lightly. Not to mention that Catwoman and all of her cronies are ESCAPED CONVICTS! Why is no one hunting them to take them back to prison? It's all just stupid. Check out my comic review channel - https://youtu.be/ZT_wXITN-Gg

The best way to describe this book is "Mid." The art is good. Jim Lee carried his weight, but Jeff Loeb dropped the ball entirely. Batman looks like a complete fool throughout this issue. He starts by looking in the direction of the open truck and does not see Joker through his lenses or even bother to investigate. Then he has to be rescued by Talia who leaves him there, bleeding. By the end, we don't even know what Tommy is planning. Crap writing all the way around. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/t5ojtJNUCuQ

The only reason I'm rating this at this level is because of the artwork. Otherwise, it would be a 1. It seems like Loeb has never read a Batman comic and doesn't know the rules. This is so horrible that I can't believe Jim Lee agreed to do the art. I gave it one more issue, and from the looks of it, it's not going to get any better. I can't believe that I'm dropping Hush 2 by Jim Lee, but this is just a piece of trash. I hope sales plummet so DC understands they can't just slap titles on something and it will sell. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/HVFBd98HtzY

A much better start than Chip's. We are already seeing the human side of Bruce that we never saw during the previous run. Of course, we have seen Batman as an outcast and being hunted by the police before. Let's see if Fraction does something different with it. I'm not sure which Robin this is. If anyone knows, let me know. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/QS2lcPzlPjo

Something felt off about this issue. There is far too much gunplay in it. They are trained to avoid bullets and disappear before the cops show up. That's why this feels off, because they don't do either of these things. In fact, by the end, there's a dead cop because of their presence. Let's see where this goes, but right now I feel like it's a bit of a mess. My Comic Revenue Channel - https://youtu.be/qxKIai3S77I

This may be better than Chip's run, but not by much. Savage drops a batarang at the crime scene. Apparently both he and Fraction are too stupid to realize that the medical examiner will debunk this in 2 seconds. Then we have to deal with Barnard. I was hoping Bruce would put his face through the wall. They were in a hospital anyway. He'll be fine. Instead, we get a cringe scene of a teenager chastising an adult. Just awful. If this doesn't get better, it'll be a ton of bricks. Dropped. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/HiZds_UkaVw

At least this run is not as bad as the previous two writers' runs. However, it's not good either. I am not enamored by this Minotaur character. There is nothing here we haven't seen a dozen times before. And Tim was left out of the issue completely, but at least we didn't have to hear from his whiny boyfriend. I'm going to give this a couple of more issues, but it pales in comparison to Batman & Robin. My Review Channel - https://youtu.be/zk0uW_9bYKw

This is definitely the best issuesof Fraction's run. It was fun with some James Bond-type vibes. Thie not a date running joke, got a little old after a while. The end was unexpected and I'm looking forward to seeing where Fraction takes this. My Review Channel - https://youtu.be/EJEBKE8VljE

A decent issue, though I lost a lot of respect for the scientist woman when she didn't realize that Batman and Bruce are the same person. I do like the art resembling Neil Adams.I also love Tim finally going away. He's been so destroyed by previous writers that I just hope they kill him off already. Retiring is just as good I guess. So, maybe some day a writer can return him to what he used to be. My Review Channel -https://youtu.be/70BRsY4UPMo

This issue had some problems. Starting with the doctor threatening to kill Batman if threatened the Joker. That is completely illegal.So, if Fraction was trying to get the reader to like this woman, all of that goodwill is goine. Then he had to take of his boots. So, weird. Al l that text just to learn that the Joker knows Batman's identity. Jeeze we have seen that before. My Review Channel - https://youtu.be/5UfOn0d7BH8

The only words to describe this entire run is -- "piece of shit!" If their goal was to increase sales, I don't think they accomplished that goal, since I, for one, are dropping both titles. I'm over both writers' takes on the characters. They just don't get it. And how can no one address the fact that Catwoman is an ESCAPED CONVICT?! I'm just glad it's over. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/zxpWTXTAdBs

This was an interesting start, even though it was 60 pages, the story is far from over. Catwoman/Selina has now been captured twice. She needs to go back to superhero school apparently. I like the interaction between Batman and Dylan, though I don't think Graucho Marx works in a Batman book. It definitely has some nice fight scenes and drama. And I love that Bruce took over Downton Abby.

I think this team-up really works. The beginning with them hunting for the elements for the cure to the Joker serum, and Dylan being a fish out of water, to him then being in his element when he works with Constantine. Etrigan is a great addition and I like that the writer didn't feel the need for Batman to be in the final mission. Constantine and Dylan together was great. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/kXKCSq3o1V0

This was a fun team-up and the resolution was an interesting one. The inclusion of Constantine and pizza was fun. I do think dropping Catwoman completely was a mistake. I would have liked to see her at least help take Joker down. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/poG3JJvZRpA

I had a lot of fun with this issue. I don't think I would have chosen vampire bats as the main nemesis, but I like Krampus and Santa being pals for a while. It's awesome how Santa towers over everyone else and knows everyone's address. Looking forward to the next issue. My Comic Book Review Channel - https://youtu.be/7Lio3wOrgrY

This one lost some points from me because of the long flashbacks. I like how they made illusions from the gift box. I'm still waiting for Wonder Woman to show up, but at least Supes makes an appearance at the end. Not a whole lot of action in this one. Only 4 issues. There's no time for fillers. Liking the art and let's get Zatanna back into the fight. My Comic Review Channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJq3cI5JJgs

Obviously Michelle Bandini could not get the art done in time, so they brought someone in to help her out and boy was it obvious. The art took a huge downswing in the beginning of this issue. It was great to Hawkgirl and Diana, but I thought the Null Sector Green Lantern was a bad pick. Jessica Cruz would have been a far better choice or even John Stewart to pair with Hawkgirl would have been awesome. This issue was a bit slower than the others. I thought this was a four issue series. Not sure how they are going to button it up in one more issue. My Comic Channel - https://youtu.be/32U9JeZGZIU

I don't think this one was as good as the others and Michele Bandini's art was missed. There were some good fight scenes and I liked Damien's manipulation of Krampus. I also like how they divided everyone for the dinner scene at the end. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/ZNDPCqGh4fg

This has started a lot weaker than the first run. I don't think this villain matches the Christmas genre, but I don't know all of the lore. I like that Zatanna is a major player. I hope this gets better. I'll continue with it. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/xsT7XnRU6Ec

The last volume was fun and felt like a Christmas-themed book. Sadly, this one does not. The Arthurian knight doesn't fit in my opinion. And since when is Jason BLood immortal to the point where he was a knight? That really threw me. The story feels very forced and not organic in the least. And what is it with writers teaming Damien with older women? First, it was WW and now it's Zatanna. The idea that Santa has to turn into Batman because Zatanna only has two tickets was completely stupid. I may be dropping this. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/eaBruuDdt1Y

I hold to my opinion that this run is no match for the original. Zatanna Calls for 3 heroes that won't be affected by the sigil. Not sure why Mary Marvel can't be affected by it, but I like Mary Marvel so what the heck. The Flash shows up for 5 secs just be taken down and Ulah arrives. Mostly a weak issue. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/19dJEZC6YbE

I really hope that DC doesn't try to make this annual tradition. The quality from the last run to this one is significant. I'm sure how this even works. They are hit with sigil, they turn to skeletal form and then transported to another realm, but it's not another realm, it's just across the globe and some people don't turn into a skeleton. It's just erratic and non-sensical. Last issue coming up, so there's that. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/19dJEZC6YbE

In comparison to last year's Santa event, this one was a dud. There's literally no comparison between this year's and last year's run. The story was as scattered as a shotgun blast. The plot made no sense whatsoever. There were far too many characters to keep track of and there were no explanations to most of it. The one thing I did like was making Mrs. Clause and elf. However, it does make you think about how many elves in his village he had relations with. My Comic Review Channel -https://youtu.be/10EqsPRa2aM

Oh boy, this is so hard to write. I was so looking forward to this book and what I got was a hodge-podge of story points just thrown together like a kid trying to clean up his room quickly by throwing everything into the closet. It's actually pretty sad. I'm not sure if Capullo had already changed the origin where the Court of Owls gunned down the Waynes, but I don't like when writers try to change origin stories. Then he went back to the Joker face-off from over three years ago. Why? McFarlane has to tell us over and over again how they are evenly matched and what's up with the dead zone where Spawn doesn't have his powers? I haven't read Spawn in years, but when did that become a thing? Overall, pretty disappointing.

I just reread this one since I bought a signed copy. What it has going for it is that it feels like a book out of the 80s or 90s. The characters seem more pure and not as jaded as they do in current books. I like when writers go back to the character's roots. Geoff Johns did that with Aquaman in rebirth and I'm waiting for that happen again.

A comic with a beginning middle and end, what a novel idea. Though the villain is pretty commonplace, it puts the characters in a situation where they have to rely on one another. They rely on each other's strengths and each of them is willing to sacrifice themselves for the other. This is something we have not seen in heroes for some time. A brotherhood. A comradeship. Again - how novel. Supergirl is conflicted. Guilt taking its toll on her. Feeling remorse for more than a single panel or not at all is barely seen in comics these days. I hope there are more books like this one in the pipeline.

I really like this issue. A good Robin-centric story is hard to find these days. Having him stuck in another time and gravitate toward the circus was cool and having Batman appear on the trapeze was awesome. Though them traveling through time like it's no big deal was a bit of a stretch, even in comics. I like the little mystery. It was just a fun issue.

This issue has a lot of good elements. Back to the original feel of Robin. Love that. The expression on Superman's face when David repeats Clark's own story. A visit to Candor. Though, why give him a suit with a cape? - unknown. Apparently, they don't want him to fit in with normal society. And he can't fly, yet he leaps across the gap between two buildings. Then the reveal of the original Teen Titans - again- love.

The villain is the Key, whom I haven't seen in quite a while. This really a coming-of-age story for Boy Thunder. He has to find himself and the confidence in his abilities to be a hero. We meet the original Teen Titans, which was cool and we have the unveiling of the Joker. Good stuff.

Another good issue. It was great to see the original teen titans. It was good to see Thunder Boy get lectured about controlling his emotions and not kill. Joker and Key made a good team-up. Not sure how Superman pulled the water out without pulling out all of the people and I'm not sure how Batman was able to close the gate with his car, but just roll with it. The cliffhanger was good as well.

Another great issue. Superman feeling helpless and Batman getting his team together to track down Kid Thunder. Then the reveal of who Kid Thunder really is. Though I have to admit I don't understand how this works, but I guess we'll find out.

I thought he turned into Magog in the last issue, but apparently, that was not the case. So, from the beginning I was confused. After I got over that, I thought the book was quite good. Superman going through a whirlwind of emotions really draws you in. I'm looking forward to the new storyline.

I wasn't extremely happy with this issue. I don't think Dick or Kara acted like in previous iterations. They went to dinner in their costumes, which was not something Dick would do. He's not an idiot and he would have planned out dinner to the Nth degree. Even his younger version was a planner, here he just came off as a schmuck for a laugh. If anything, he would have over-planned it, which would also have been funny and kept with his character. Do you think he became the leader of the Teen Titans by acting like this? Kara openly says that she didn't like herself around him. Who says that about Dick (no pun intended)? Not a good issue when compared to the others.

I love seeing Batman with the yellow bat symbol on his chest. I like the beginning cold open and mystery with the Metamorpho origin story. Seeing Jimmy Olsen front and center was also cool and the last page was a slap in the face. Nice.

I really enjoyed this issue. Though, the twist about the robots replacing humans made my eyes roll. Do they really have the technology to make an identical duplicate? Did they not do an autopsy on Stagg since he was a murder victim? Autopsies always include an examination of the brain, so there's a major plot hole there. Discounting that, there was a lot of energy in this issue and it was good to see Bruce Wayne play a role outside of Batman. Superman stopping Metamorpho and the small fight with the robots was also good. Pretty happy about how the ending was set up and executed. Looking forward to the next issue.

Another great issue with Superman being out of the fight for most of the issue, Batman showing up wearing armor made of the metal men and a couple of villains that seem nigh impossible to beat. When I saw Robin lying on the ground with his leg burned by acid, I did feel for him. Not sure how he's still walking on it. Of course, they will discount the fact that his leg would be incredibly scarred. Good issue overall. Some imaginative sequences.

This was a good wrap up to the story. I figured out the "past" hint, but I was confused about they retrieved Amazo from the past. Did I miss something? I did like the constant loop between them. I thought that was pretty smart.

I really enjoyed this, it had some really good scenes and great dialogue. Batman continues to verbally spar with Superman and I love the idea of the Riddler being manipulated by a Kryptonian. Dan Mora was missed on the art side, but the art was still pretty good. Mark Waid keeps knocking it out of the park with this series. Check my comic book reviews on Youtube. https://youtu.be/VNcnaROhmNg

This is really a set-up story for what's to come. There is no Kingdom Come portions yet and it might be a lead up to Thunder boy becoming Magog. THe final page was a good cliffhanger and I am looking forward to seeing how this pans out, but right now, it's purely a precursor. Check out my Comics Review Channel - https://youtu.be/3bBjuJWMl-E

This was an exciting issue. Thunderman is a complete dick, but I am enjoying the hero interactions and fight scenes. Dan Mora does a great job of making the action dynanmic. The last two-page spread is awesome and I'm looking foward to seeing where the story goes. Another great issue from Mark Waid. My Comic Review Channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoGZC9FKDGg

It saddens me to say that due to Mark Waid's colorful posts on X, I will be dropping this title after the conclusion of this storyline. I wish artists and writers would keep their posts apolitical, but here we are nonetheless. The issue had some good moments, especially the battle scene and the eventual pact between the two Supermen/Batmen. I need a little more info on David's betrayal and transformation into Magog. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/IszYAUThDvI

My only complaint here is that the other heroes turned very quickly. In one issue they were arresting Batman and Superman while in the next, they were fighting alongside them. The final splash page was a good twist and I'm looking forward to seeing how this wraps up. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/5-ZAP2dNMzI

This was a somewhat satisying ending to this storyline. I like when stories don't end exactly right. So, David/Magog comes up with the perfect solution, kill Gog and Darkseid leaves. Of course, theis turns all the heroes against him, which eventually will turn Magog into the character we know from Kingdom Come. However, Superman gives him ahug and turns him to good, which will eliminate the entire Kingdom Come storyline. Okay, nothing like netconning your own story. Way to go, Marc. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/foW_A_K7rOg

This is very imaginative. I like the imp world and seeing Mr. M team up with Bat-Mite. The issue is very fun and the art by Mora is always great. I love the depiction of Parasite and the last panel is funny as hell. I recommend this issue My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/kXKCSq3o1V0

This is a really fun arc. I know that Waid is controversial, but he simply gets these characters and is doing new things with them. It was a bit of a let down that the cliffhanger is Batman dying when the cliffhanger on the last issue was so unique. I'm looking forward to the conclusion. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/-QWXgAmXrBc

I don't think this issue stuck the landing. The basic idea was fun, but the resolution was muddy and pushing the envelope. Dan Mora's art is always good, but the writing was off in this issue in my opinion. My comic review Channel - https://youtu.be/miGpQ6vc8wo

I absolutely love this issue. It's a harken baack to the one and done stories. WW back in her original classic costume and the team working together. This is what Justic League should have been, just the trinity. My only complaint was that Mora was not on art and this new guy does not know how to draw legs. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/JDeZX_Kui4M

I miss Mora's art in this title. I always thought Eclipso was a cool character and it's interesting that Robin was the only sensible character in this issue. Not sure where the Kryptonite arrow came from. Wouldn't Superman feel it on Ollie if he constantly carried it around? Overall it has a decent, yet rocky start. Let's see if it gets better. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/8YVNd9k1qZM

I'm not as impressed with this story as I was with many of the others. I know that Waid is dividing his time, but I may drop this to try Justice League. This seems like a regurgitation of other stories. My Comic Review Channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lV1i20HJXMY

I had dropped this title several months ago. Then I saw Aquaman on a sea horse and decided to pick it up. I am a huge Aquaman fan. Unfortunately, the Aquaman I saw on the cover was not actually in the book. I'm not even sure what this was about. Floronic Man was controlling Swamp Thing underwater. To what end? I'm not sure. Superman cannot breathe underwater, therefore, he cannot speak underwater. He can simply hold his breath for a really long time. It begins with Superman kissing a married mermaid, who is having marital troubles. This was all too weird for me. Needless to say, I re-dropped the title. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/lFL3ONOMUzI

I agree with most of the reviews. Good art, but nothing really happens. One page of Harley and one page of Bullock and the rest is just filler. We are introduced to the monster jokers and he makes a deal with the real joker. That's it. I hope there's more to this.

The art is great and though Joker stayed tied up for most of the issue, the beginning battle and dialogue were great. The art is phenomenal. Overall a good book so far.

At least he creates a viable reason why Batman has to team up with the Joker. Though he passes the test, he is powerless to save two people. After the event, however, it is never mentioned again, and this would weigh pretty high on Bruce. We learn a little more about the villain. Let's see where it goes from here. The artwork continues to be amazing.

I'm not sure that this was a strong start to this series and the cliffhanger was very lackluster, but I do like the interaction between Damien and Bruce. The simple existence of this book defies the entire Gotham War series, however. In this issue alone we have White Rabbit taking hostages and Killer Croc performing criminal activities, when we were just told multiple times, that there was no longer any criminal activities outside of the rich being robbed. So, which is it? Make up your damn minds. Also, is Damien old enough to drive? My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/5j1dSytrohk

I think Sush is a really bad idea. Completely derivative. I like that Batman tells Damien that he has an assignment for him and sends him to school. When is the kid supposed to sleep? They bring up a good point -- does Damien have an accent? He should since he grew up in the Middle East, but in the cartoons he never does. Interesting. I love the panel with Batman saying "Shouldn't you be in school?" Good stuff. Let's see where the story goes? My comic book review channel - https://youtu.be/Rv1-coU4CbA

This issue seemed very short. Not in page count, but in story. There isn't much going on. They go to rescue White Rabbit from the Trio and we get an entrance by Man-Bat. The artwork is still hard to get used to. It may get better, either way it's better than the main by book by Chip. My Comic Book Review Channel - https://youtu.be/a1ocDMwluts

The art in the beginning of this issue is far superior than the rest. I wish the art like that throughout. I enjoyed this issue. I feel that it's getting better. It's finding it's footing especialy in light of the Gotham War fiasco. Having the instructor in the beginning be the principal is pushing the coincidence wall quite a bit and then her being Shush. I'm not feeling that villain. I wish they had just created a new mask and identiy for her. My Comics Channel - https://youtu.be/32U9JeZGZIU

I'm so glad they changed artists. The art is not great, but the splash color on the previous issues was getting to me. I like Bruce taking on the Dad role and complimenting Damien. Not sure how Batman was able to talk with the rebreather in his mouth, but whatever. I like bringing soccer into it as well. The interaction between Bruce and Damien is what makes this book shine. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/qmkQnhPWN3E

This was the kind of comic that's fun while you're reading it, but once you think about all of the holes in the story, it brings it down. The coincidences are off the chain. They get there and immediately find a body. Even if Bruce knew the situation, how did he know where to find the body? How did they get through the forcefield to get into the area to begin with? The story wasn't well thought out, but it wasn't awful. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/GrZIiEk_-ww

This was an interesting issue. It's the culmination of the last few issues and the father/son relationship continues to hit high points. The boy not actually being the son of Victor Z. was a good twist and then Damien showing his artwork to Bruce was a nice touch. This isn't the greatest Batman book in ever made, but it does have heart. My Comic Book Review Channel - https://youtu.be/eDMmNIR7iMk

I really like this issue. I like the divergent storylines. I'm still not a fan of Shush and the Man-Bat plan is silly, but the relationship between Damien and Bruce is strong. I'm looking forward to the next issue, but I'm not a fan of the art style. At least the changed the colorist who looked like they were coloring in water color. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/SfyXdY98Jko

I really liked this issue. I thought the pace was great. Not knowing what side Flatline was on and Batman having his own adventure that ends in a mystery. Good stuff. It's amazing how hit-and-miss Joshua Williamson is. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/kXKCSq3o1V0

What a disappointing ending coupled with disappointing artwork. I'm so tired of Simone Dimeo's anime artwork and then on top of that, we have a change of artist in the middle of a scene. Batman is literally handed the weapon to defeat Man-Bat. He didn't do any of the work himself. We reveal Shush and the Principal on a single page without any conflict. The issue is just sad. I was so glad to hear that Williamson was leaving this book along with Green Arrow. The Green Arrow run was completely awful and the only thing this run had going for it was the interaction between Bruce and Damien. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/uzHGZutvmTo

Though this was a fun issue, Batman and dinosaurs really do not mesh well. Maybe robotic ones, but Batman on dinosaur island just seems silly, just like it did with Shazam. Also, Bane looks 20 feet tall here. I'm not sure how that works. Since when did Bane have a daughter. Someone clue me in on that one -- and who's the mother. Who are they bringing in to replace Williamson when he leaves the title? My Comic Review Channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2AGKCpDgWo

I wasn't as much a fan of this issue as everyone else it seems. I did like the flashbacks with Alfred and Damian not killing Bane and saying Alfred would not have approved. We all thought they would have brough Alfred back by now, but it has not happened. I dropped all of the Batman books except this one since they completely descructed Batman to something unrecognizable, including cutting off his hand. Just ludricrous. During this fight scene with Bane, Robin would be dead. he would have not been able to take those punches. I guess we hust have to overlook reality. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/Kb22lBHtv2w

Well, Williamson's run ended with a dud. Characters here acted completely out of their personality. Batman removes his cowl and puts up his hand to block a dinosaur instead of fighting it. Damien calls himself "loved" when he's the one Robin who shies away from the touchy-feely stuff. I did like how he created the relationship between father and son, but overall his run has been meh. Let's see who is coming on board for the next run. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/8YVNd9k1qZM

This issue starts out with an exciting car chase helmed by a new creative team. From there, it becomes increasingly forgettable. They go to a party after protests from Damien. She makes a little girl cry and there's an attack on the party. I'm not sure if Johnson is trying to play it safe, but there's nothing going on here that we haven't seen before. Let's see where he goes with it. My COmic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/8biQU5RaBIA?si=Id8vjMPF99F081tu

This continues the story of Bruce and Damian trapped in a burning building during a fundraiser. The story is slow-moving but has a few good elements. Not sure about the villain at this point. Damian is hit hard by the ultimate outcome of his actions and Bruce somehow gets his tuxedo jacket back. Let's hope this accelerates a bit. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/cVe51B426SU

This is probably the best issue thus far. We get to see Batman be a detective. A person from his past is forced to work with him. We get to see the team enter Arkham and how all of the feels. Damien is still twisted by the death of the little girl. All good stuff. My only critique is that Damien doesn't look like Damien. The art is off. Other than that, I can't wait for this to continue. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/-aYykMrjGZk

This was another strong issue, though I wasn't overly impressed about how the poppy toxin hallucinations were done. I liked the flashbacks and Damien doing his own thing. Even propelling the anticipation about what will happen with the little girl. Originally, I thought she had died. Batman teaming with Red Hood is alway interesting, I wish they would go back to the original mask, it was far more cool then the newest rendition. Jeremy Adams Interview - https://youtube.com/live/GUqtOTR4GHY?feature=share

Another great issue. Though I thought Damien listening in the conversation with pretty stupid. Wouldn't Batman know if someone was listening in on his conversation? What if someone hacked into his comms? There should be some kind of alert. I understand that he needed Damien and Bruce to have a miscommunication, but there could have been another way. I liked all of the other scenes, especially between Damien and the investigator and the reveal. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/b2792D-FD0E

Though I think this storyline is starting to drag and I don't understand the villain at all, there are some really good Damien moments in this run. I would really like Johnson to develop the villain a bit more so we can learn the stakes. I don't even know what he's after. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/W1dUqxuo5zc

I would call this an experimental issue, but why did it have to be the entire issue? I don't feel like the story moved forward at all. And there are some logical problems with what's going on here. If anyone picks this notebook up, they would know that Damien was Robin. Any normal person would have used a different (fictional) character that Damien could have made up. I'm just not sure Bruce got anything out of this. At least I didn't see any clear-cut clues. I also feel like this story is starting to drag. I hope it closes up next issue. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/QU7hG3z-Ops

I continue to like this story, but Johnson is dragging it out so badly that it's getting incredible obvious. If this doesn't wrap up in the next couple of issues, I may drop it and come back when there's a new story. I really hate when writers write for the OMinbus. What could have been a good story becomes a languishing heap of crap. That's how I'm starting to feel here. Let's hope he has the wisdom to read the room. Everyone is saying the same thing. Plus, after all of this time, we still know nothing about the villain. Robin is captured. Let's see what happens. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/m33OnxvNQyA

Though I like the use of the characters, especially Damien, this story just feels like it's going nowhere. This story has been going on for over 10 issues, and barely anything has happened with the villain. We know nothing about him, and apathy is setting in. If he doesn't close this story up by issue 24, I'm dropping it and I'll come back later. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/8l2mvY9YFF0

Thank God Johnson saw the writing on the world. If he didn't close it up next issue, I was going to drop the title. I'm so tired of Momento. I really thought that girl detective was secretly Momento, that would have been a good twist. This is Robin fighting alongside the Lost Boys that have a stupid name. The issue was average at best alongside a very elongated and tired storyline. I'm looking forward to this wrapping up. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/_lfqj-W5haE

It's scary how drawn out this story was. It was a nothing story with no impact whatsoever. So small, in fact, that Johnson tied it up in a half of an issue. It had me saying, "That's it?" This started out really good and then dragged, and dragged, and dragged, until it went from a boulder to a pebble. The only parts of this story were good were Damien trying to figure out who he was going to be. Let's hope he can write a shorter more coherent story. Batman should not be dealing with the supernatural. Give him a traditional detective story please. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/iR4aK2xZYL0

This is a good start. I am so glad the Momento story is over. By the end, he was dragging a corpse through a minefield filled with barbed wire, and the conclusion was poor. I really hope he can close this up in 6 issues. IF he goes a full 12+ again, I'll probably drop it. I love the way the Penguin is drawn in here and the action is good. Keeping my fingers crossed. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/OpujWmS8zhI

Still the best Batman book out there. I wasn't happy with Fraction's last issue, and then I read this. We have a mystery, a viable threat, and a father-son budding relationship that is hampered by duty. I hope that he doesn't draw it out like the Momento story. Six issues is good. Love the Penguin in here as well. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/LPCaLFpoYSk

Still the best Batman book out there. It remains a mystery why Bruce won't give the homeless kids some money. That seems out of character. Other than that, this is a good issue. I like Clark and Jon showing up and the story progression with the Ventriloquist. The Quiet Man is turning out to be a good villain. I just hope Johnson doesn't draw this one out like he did the last arc. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/0w73psI09Rs

I heard that either the title was ending or PHilip Kennedy Johnson was leaving it. Let me know which is true. This was a very exciting issue, though it still bothers me that Bruce won't give any money to homeless kids any money to get them off the street. Johnson is using the classic villains in interesting ways. My Review Channel - https://youtu.be/zk0uW_9bYKw

I am so sad this title is ending. It was a press of logic to see the Quietman take on three armed men simultaneously. Damian's argument that the Quiet Man is similar to Bruce was an inter. It's good to see someone take Scarface seriously. He's written as a serious threat. I'm looking foward to seeing how this closes up. My Review Channel - https://youtu.be/PQtWjOxHj5A

I'm really bummed that this title has been canceled. I'm not sure why. It wasn't from sales, was it just that they didn't Johnson's sontract was up and they didn't renew it? Very strange. It's a decent conclusion to the run. Too bad we won't be getting any more. My Review Channel - https://youtu.be/6fuJHwqbeJE

I was worried that this would be like the cartoon. Thankfully, it wasn't. Robin is being controlled in some way. I like that Damien is not in charge of his facilities. It wouldn't make much sense otherwise. I do love that Alfred is back, though we don't know how yet, but I really don't care. I just like that he's back. It was pretty touching and probably my favorite part of the book. Obviously, Waid is connecting this to World's Finest in some way.

There are parts of this I like and parts I don't like. Ripping the rags off Ragman? Not sure I like that. I definitely did not like all of the flashbacks in a spooky, haunted house scenario. It no longer felt like Batman. I do like the reveal of the Robins and Alfred.

If nothing else, the last few pages of this book will really get you if you're a Batman fan. These last few pages are done so well that it doesn't matter what the rest of the book is about. It has some good action and good inner dialogue. My only problem is the villain. I don't care about him in the least. I do like what's going on with Talia as well. All-in-all in good issue.

I love Batman getting the helm in this issue. I don't even mind that he doesn't know how to use it and somehow can cast spells. I always thought that Dr. Fate took over the body of the person who wore the helm. Nezah's son coming out of nowhere was the one thing that felt completely out of place. It was never set up or explained as far as I know. I swore off event books after the disaster that was AXE, so I won't be getting Lazarus Planet.

Delving a little more into the lore in this issue. I still have no idea how we jumped from Constantine's meeting with the Queen after taking out her guards, to him getting hanged. How did that happen. He took out her guards. He should have been in on the charade, that would have answered that absurd jump. The fight scene on the train was good and him falling through the window into the seance and saying "Go to church," was humerous. My Comic Review Channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2AGKCpDgWo

I'm not as high on this book as most people. I think it's average. Since when can the lasso of truth show people visions? And Diana being royalty would never kneel to someone else who isn't royalty. The Sleeper Awakens is kind of silly, but let's see what happens with it. The single interaction between Batman and Catwoman is good. Do we really need Green Lantern in this story? Probably not. It already feels drawn out and it's only issue 3. Imagine issue 12. My Comic Review Channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7kNYXCPD78

This really isn't a Batman book. Nor is it really a Gotham book. Diggle has jumped it off the rails to include the artic and other areas. They should have named this book differently as he didn't hold to the concept of the original. It's throwing me to be honest. Wonder Woman is with Adam strange in the artic and now Allan Scott has a Green Lantern ring that only works three times. Catwoman has not been seen again and Batman is barely seen in this issue. I'd like Diggle to get back on track in the next issue. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/x6KrheTHy6g

I really enjoyed this issue. It did feel more like a Batman comic than most of the comics out there. I liked Catwoman double-crossing Riddler and the appearance of Clock King. I'm interested in the artifact. I would have rated it higher if not for the first few pages. They just seemed to go on forever and only one or two of them connected with the ending. I am over the woman cursing in every text balloon. That's getting old.

I'm not sure this really stuck the landing. The eye, the thing everyone was after, was sold to a pawn shop. We still have no idea, and why the government wanted it. And the agent living from a gunshot wound to the head - it's hard to believe. Plus this is a very different take on Catwoman. Not sure I like it. The artwork is beautiful, however, I just wish the ending was better.

I'm not really sure how this fits into the canon. Taylor is shown crash-landing in the beginning but he doesn't show up for the rest of the issue. Nova doesn't meet Zira and Cornelius until they meet Taylor. I love the tie to the original movie/tv series. I'm not much of a fan of the new stuff. Let's see what Marc does with it. My Comic Review Channle - https://youtu.be/qmkQnhPWN3E

I know this is reffering to a movie from the late 1970s, but I enjoyed this issue and the reference to the clan that worshipped the bomb. It was weird to bring in art from a previous artist. That was a little jarring. I'm not sure about Nova being able to communicate telepathically and be perfectly understood. The mutant clan was interesting. I'm excited to see where this goes. My comic review channel - https://youtu.be/qjJPGZVrpwA

I'm really enjoying this little story taking place in the 1972 Planet of the Apes IP. I still think that Nova did not meet Cornelius and Zira until Taylor had arrived on Ape Earth. I like the interaction with the Mutant Humans and the subsequent battle. The Mutant taking Nova into the Wizard of Oz was also interesting. I'm sorry this is ending so quickly. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/PHxYj7kKmss

This was an interesting conclusion. It was always gnawing at the back of my skull that Nova had not met the chimps until after Taylor arrived. At least now that is all reset. I'm not sure why Nova didn't stay with them and instead return to a human hunting ground, but everything else I liked. Not sure about incarcarating the apes where I guess the gibbons will take care of them. Sounds like a disaster waiting to happen. Besides the obvious plot holes, I enjoyed the return to the original Planet of the Apes. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/wfeVbICJ504

This is interesting so far, but this issue feels like it's just setting up the pieces on a chessboard. Of course, that is a requirement for a good story, but I'm going to reserve my opinion of the how good the story is until I see it laid out. It seems like a straight supervillains vs. superheroes story right now. I hope this is not what it is, as that's just too generic for all these characters.

This issue is good just on shock value. I only read the first issue of Ambassadors, so I wasn't too connected to those characters, but I knew how built up they were. Damn, did they go down quickly. The chrononauts after discovering that time had been altered got obliterated. Looks like the bad guys are winning this one. Check out my comic reviews on Youtube - https://youtu.be/2x2xl7U3VsE

More death and carnage. I did read the Night Club arc and I was sorry to see them wiped out so quickly. The Magic Order steps aside and Eggsy and Hit Girl team up to infiltrate the Fraternity. Eggsy was a badass in this issue, but Hit Girl is left alone to fight or flee. Check out my comic reviews on Youtube - https://youtu.be/2x2xl7U3VsE

I was a bit disappointed with this issue. I am unfamiliar with the characters that Hitgirl comes across in the prehistoric past. It was strange to me that there was this futuristic society living among the dinosaurs. This is too much like Avengers Endgame with the warlord having a whole armada coming through a portal. They weren't even sure if they could repower the device and they were able to create enough power to make the portal big enough for an armada. They lost me on that one. Let's see how it wraps up. Check out my Comics Review Channel - https://youtu.be/3bBjuJWMl-E

The art and action are all good, but I really didn't need a retelling of Avengers: Endgame. I was not even a fan of Avengers: Endgame. Whenever you introduce time travel, you can't simply use it to erase the entire story, to resurrect your characters as it it was all a dream. I find that pretty lazy. I liked the beginning of this story until the time travel was introduced. Then it all went downhill for me. I did like Kick Ass being rewarded with powers and the Magic Order stepping in on a technicalilty. My Comic Review channel - https://youtu.be/c5bRagCXZ70

Kelly Thompson is very hit-or-miss for me. I collected all 50 issues of Capt Marvel. Some were good and some were very very bad. This was set up almost beat-for-beat with the newest Avengers run with Capt Marvel recruiting. The idea of recruiting Harley Quinn was so contrived, it was scary. Let's see where this goes, but the first issue was not impressive. My comic Reviews - https://youtu.be/m7c7jeAi4Xc

I'm not a fan of the art in this book and it's taking a very long time to get started. What I find completely stupid is that Dinah goes to Constantine for something magical and he opens a portal -- why can't he open a portal to Themyscira? Instead, we have this whole King Shark thing. It was very confusing and silly. I hope the story finally gets moving in the next issue. My Comic Book Review Channel - https://youtu.be/UkR37CNCZxY

Not sure what you guys are reading, because my rating is a whole lot lower than what I'm seeing from the rest of the reviews. The art and the coloring are horrible. Zealot makes a pact with the island where no one can be killed and she tries it out by stabbing Harley? What is even going on? Wonder Woman turns into butterflies and teleports to Paradise Island? This entire idea of the Amazons holding this gril against her will is ahorrible concept. Unless somethng major happens next issue, I'm out. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/6W1H6jlGVl0

I'm defiitely reading a different book than many of these other reviewers. 10's across the board about how aweome the story and artwork are? Really? For one, the artwork is complete garbage. A Darwyn Cooke ripoff that can't quite makie it work. The coloring is god aweful and the story makes no sense whatsoever. A simple phone call to Diana would have sufficed to have all of this avoided. And the Amazons are chumps in this story. They would not be taken down this easily. At this point, I don't care what happens. Dropping this title. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/zX1rXwnpFjo

If this was supposed to be a parody book then I think Wilson did a good job. Wilson is not a writer I normally purchase, but I like Black Cat, so I gave it shot. Boy was it awful. It starts with a pile of heroes and villain sitting in the waiting room of the Night Nurse. It is like the beginning of an SNL skit. We get a fight against the Lizard and decides to become a crime fighter so she can be a better thief. My COmic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/QS2lcPzlPjo

This continues to be a really good series. I'm so glad Blade is back and they didn't destroy his character. He escapes the mind control and then they go out for Dim Sum to talk about strategy. Guess who shows up at the end? Everyone's favorite Sorcerer Supreme. Looking forward to the next issue. Check out my comic reviews on Youtube - https://youtu.be/2x2xl7U3VsE

I really like this issue, but they are on a train made of adamantium (huh?) I thought adamantium was rare and this tidbit isn't even used in the story. Plus if you're doing a fight scene on a train, then there should be parts of it that are outside the train. The end felt extremely abrupt. I'm sorry that it's ending next issue. My comic book review channel - https://youtu.be/Rv1-coU4CbA

This series started out so well and to see it turn to crap is disappointing. The ending was a complete cop out. This was advertised as the end of the arc and it's continuing in tomb of dracula? Is that right? Without seeing the fight, Blade lost and Adana turned everyone into monsters, then she portaled him away so he could go see Dracula. That's all that happens in the entire issue. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/lEl3kh6mMoA

This run took a terrible dip in quality, but it's on a upward turn. I don't understand his past with Dracula or why he hasn't killed him. I must have missed the run about him being sheriff and Vampires now being common knowledge and accepted. That seems weird to me in the Blade universe, since his whole existence is based on wiping them out. I liked the interraction between him and Dracula, but I have reservations about allowing Blade to shift to smoke, etc. My Comics Channel - https://youtu.be/32U9JeZGZIU

This could have been a lot better. I feel like they just teamed Blade with Hulk because the Hulk book is selling well right now. They didn't even bother putting Charlie in it, so they screw up the Hulk continuity even though they put an editor note in there that it was in continuity. Do editors even know how to do their job nowadays? This was a complete throw away issue for the overall story. I think the original artist comes back next issue. Also, why does the Hulk look twelve feet tall in the first few pages? My comic review channel - https://youtu.be/LOZGWmpnwBo

What is the obsession with writers wanting to send their characters to Hell? Chip sent Daredevil to Hell to rescue his friends and now Blade is going there to find out information on the Adana. That's not Blade's thing. If anything, he should have teamed up with Ghost Rider. That would have made more sense. It's not like they don't know each other. Once there, of course, he just happens to run into Rotha's father. What a coincidence. I'm really over this story at this point. It feels like it's going nowhere. Let's hope it ends in a couple of issues. My comic review channel - https://youtu.be/qjJPGZVrpwA

This story has just overstayed its welcome. This should have wrapped up in issue 6. Instead, we are now on issue 9 and the battle between the Blade and Adana is finally coming to a head. The beginning with the werewolf was fun and the infiltration of the library. This was definitely a better issue that last few. This run started out strong, dipped to weak, and I hope it ends strongly. If they had cut out the train and the Dracula issue, we could have gotten to this more quickly. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/PHxYj7kKmss

This run got progressively worse as it went on. It started out well and then slid down to this rather disappointing and non-climatic ending. How stupid this villain is to wear the one weapon that could slay her on her back. Come on. We saw this ending coming from a mile away. Everything was just so convenient. It's just bad. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/kWBkLV5RM_8

This is nothing like the other Blade Runner series. It's set in the desert in an almost apocalyptic environment. And the artwork is atrocious. It looks completely amateur or at least over-stylized. If Elle is a replicant, when did they start making children replicants and why? The whole thing is just weird. I like the idea of a samurai replicant, but this is just disappointing. I'll give it one more issue.

This is Mad Max, not Blade Runner. It doesn't feel anything like Blade Runner. Based on the cover, I was expecting a badass Blade Runner that looks like a ninja. Instead, we get a teenage-looking synth (which is weird) in a desert setting, who needs to help a human family. In addition, the art is horrendous. I'm out of this one. Canceling my subscription.

I'm looking forward to seeing where this goes. There isn't a whole lot of information yet. The art is pretty good and moody. The dialogue between father and son is good and the mystery of what the father is, is handled well. There are some wasted pages in the beginning doing almost a movie credit montage. This could have been left out entirely. I hope the story unravels well. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/6W1H6jlGVl0

It's even more obvious in this issue that this comes straight from a movie script. Kudranski not only wanted to write it, he wanted to direct it. There are so many panels of ECU Eyes, it's crazy. Overall, I really like the tone of this book and we finally get some action. It's obviously a very small story since there are only 2 issues left. Let's see if it takes place mostly around the cabin for the remainder of the story. I'm still confused about him having a child as a vampire unless the child isn't his. Let me know if you have the answer. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/JWlPfH4YgnU

Everything comes to a head in this issue. Almost 30 pages for $3.99 - love it. Ezra is forced to make a terrible choice. Not sure what happened to the sheriff, but it doesn't look good. The art is very atmospheric and Vlad was creepy enough. Looking forward to the final issue. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/qmkQnhPWN3E

There's a lot wrong with this issue. I don't understand several things. A transfusion with syringes? Usually it by bite or dripping the blood down the throat of someone close to dead. He just happened to have tubing and a couple of syringes laying around? Then the concept of killing a sire and making them human again after they were dead? That doesn't make any sense. In the original Dracula by Stoker, they were able to bring Nina back because she was in the middle of the transition. She had never actually died. This is a very small story that started out well enough but ended in a dud. My comic review channel - https://youtu.be/qjJPGZVrpwA

This is a very middle of the road starting point. Also, I don't understand why this has an all-female team. They make an excuse about Cloak recuperating, but there's no reason why cloak can't be on this team and round it out. It does feel like something is missing and Dagger is not leader material. The leader should be Yelena. There are a lot of problems here and fighting generic vampires doesn't help. There needs to be a real story here. I'll get the next few issues and see if Erica can find one. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/pSHBRGPH-1g

Wow, no reviews. I guess no one is reading this book and that's because it's mediocre at best. I really don't care about Blood Hunt. I didn't read any of it, but I like these characters, though I wish it wasn't an all-female team. Throw Cloak in there. Dagger without Cloak is weird on its own. This is all about the main vampires from the event. Let's move on to something else. Something more interesting. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/x6KrheTHy6g

Wow, no one is reviewing this book, which means no one is reading it. This is the second book I read from Erica Schultz this week. It's also the second issue that has absolutely no substance. I'm really tired of this aftermath of Blood Hunt that I didn't even collect. I like this cast of characters, but I wish they'd ditch Miles and bring in Cloak. Dagger without Cloak always feels like something's missing. Since no one is reading this title, I wonder if it will last past six issues. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/eJxRh6u8Z88

By the fact that there are zero reviews here, I assume this book is dead dead. We finally get to see Cloak at the end. Other than that this run was a waste of time. It accomplished absolutely nothing but finishing up Blood Hunt and it took 5 issues to have one battle. What was the reason for Miles being in there -- don't know. It's pretty safe to say that this is a dead team. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/19dJEZC6YbE

This is devicive book as there is a huge split between the fans on this. I picked it up because Pepose is going such a good job on Space Ghost, but I'm on the side of this being an average book. We have Cable going into battle against a corporation who has basically ensalved a group of people that have the same affliction that he does. It's not enough for me to want to pick up the next issue, especially with the mediocre art. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/PpZnKwHTmXw

The cover didn't help the sales of this book as you can't tell what it's about. Plus the name had me thinking it was about Black Canary when I saw it on the list. I was pleasantly surprised by it. I love Westerns and wrote/produced a Supernatural Wester with Eric Roberts. So, this was right up my alley. The character interaction is great, and I'm like the story/mystery. Looking forward to the next issue. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/GY7No7Y0-Pk

The story progresses. I'm not sure what I was expecting out of it, but something different than this. I really wanted more out of the trio. It is getting creepy, so let's see how this wraps up in the next issue. The artwork continues to be good and I think Scott Snyder knows how to tell a story. My Comic review Channel - https://youtu.be/VhMnHoatz_I

I would have rated this higher if I had any idea what was going on. I don't see a plot anywhere in this extended issue. I like Steve's arc with asking Tony for money to buy the apartment building, but I don't see how that ties in with the Nazis at the end. The Cap stuff doesn't have any through line whatsoever, though I liked Sue asking for his help. Subscribe to my Comic Review Channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwptqmQoZpk

There are a lot of service members that upset with parts of the story, and I think Chip is really pushing the envelope when it comes to trying to mirror the Steve Rogers story. However, it does start really well. Filled with action. I hate the design for the grey costume with he black star. It sucks. Hopefully we never have to see that again after next issue. I do like the conversation with Reed, but I just want a villain, not another clone of Steve. I'll give this another issue to see where it's going. After so many bad Cap writers, this comes off well enough. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/ggIlHVMAMMc

Why can't anyone write a good Cap story? He has got to be the easiest character in the world to write, and everyone just over-complicates him. I'm so tired of everyone having the super-soldier serum, when the professor died in 1945 to prevent anyone from having it. I really dislike the change in costume as well. I don't think I'll be collecting this book beyond issue 5. Another failure for Chip Z. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/zscyDbC5N58

I really enjoyed this issue. It's great to see Steve Rogers back in Cap series that feels like Cap. He's still the man out of time and I enjoyed him training the kid to fight bullies. I also enjoyed all of the villain groups combining their forces. There is a mystery going on with the guy that used to be an ally. I do agree with someone's comment about following orders. Though I think that if the word "blindly" would have changed the connotation. Cap is, of course, referring to Nazi soldiers, but to our soldiers, it does seem like a slap in the face. This line should have been reworded. Something like, "Blindly following orders is what the Nazis did. Do you want to be compared to them?" or something along those lines. This way it doesn't blanketly refer to all military including our own soldiers. I'm looking forward to seeing where this goes.

I love seeing Steve Rogers as Cap, but I'm really confused by this whole story. It's just not making any sense. Having a new type of Hydra is cool, but messing with the origin of the shield and putting a message in it is absurd. Too much time has passed to make this relevant or believable. Then Bucky has a fight with Peggy. I'm so utterly confused that they're losing me. And the villain keeps saying, "History will not remember you." Again, too much time has passed. It's too late for that treat. History already remembers him. I hope this gets better, this issue put too much of a negative spin on the story. I hope it corrects itself.

I was always uncertain about this Binary character. She was born out of strange circumstances where Carol just willed her into existence, now she can change her form at will. She seems very OP. I also didn't like that they had two different artists on this and stuck vampires into it. I hope they're not going down the DC route with the vampires. And the magical tribunal seems very out of place. How does Enchantress even remember Ove if all that occurred in the future? Not a fan of what's going on right now. I think Kelly has jumped the shark on this one. Hopefully she rights herself.

I'm not a fan of this storyline. I'm not a fan of a sentient being that just came out of Carol's power. I'm not liking any of this. And I'm over this trial thing and it's only been two issues. I just hope this wraps up quickly and we can get onto another story. The whole dragon thing didn't work at all in my opinion.

I'm just going to call this issue the hugging issue. There is so much hugging going on, that it got to cringe levels. At least this storyline has come to an end. I was glad to see Binary go. She was muddying the waters and I still do buy that Carol birthed her from her powerset. The whole trial thing was crap. Also, Amora put a little girl in danger. Not sure what that was about. Let's see where we go from here.

The problem with this issue for me is the AXE attachment. I do not like AXE, so there was a huge chance I wasn't going to like this issue. I probably shouldn't have gotten it, but I didn't want to break my run. It was really all about the cat from the movie. Hopefully, it will be a new arc in the next issue.

I liked this issue a lot. It was good to see a heterosexual relationship in comics. Rhodey and Carol's relationship is cute and their banter and playfulness are mostly good, though sometimes the dialogue feels wooden or contrived. Overall, it does play well. Though once he's gone, the estrogen takes over with only one male on the team. I wish she would mix up more. I understand that Hazmat has been on her team for a while, but she could have been swapped her out for a male character as she is not going to lend anything special in space. Also, I thought they were going to divide them up since they basically ignored Binary's SOS. I like where this is going, but it's a bit messy.

This reveal was really jarring. It felt like an immense jump-cut without going back to fill in the blank time. That's not something that should have waited until the following issue. I'm also getting tired of the all-female cast. After 44 issues, it's getting kinda old. At least let's have Rhodey in there with Gambit. Gambit as the only male feels off. Not to mention Kelly Thompson going off the rails on Twitter attacking fans for no reason. I hope she gets her head back on straight.

I'm not really sure where this is going. It's been three issues already and it feels drawn out. This issue was one big battle scene with a reveal of the Brood empress at the end. There's really nothing to report here except that Remy is the real hero of the story as he cuts a chunk of his own leg off to free everyone. Otherwise not a lot happens. It's teased that some of them are impregnated, but we don't know who yet. The whole thing with Rogue is confusing. If she was reincarnated, it would be back on Earth. Yet Remy says that she could be on the ship. It doesn't make much sense.

This is a filler issue. Nothing really happens. There is far too much inner dialogue here. They are trying to rescue Binary, who is being tortured, yet they have time to sit and chat for half the issue. Carol gives Psylocke permission to learn about her child. It's all just strange. I'm not reading the X-men tie-in, but they find Rogue -- I'm confused here. Rogue died and was reincarnated on Earth (as all mutants do), yet she's here with the Brood. What the..? A meh issue.

I'm not sure where Thompson is going with this. She brings up once again that the Rogue they killed was not Rogue, but she never answered what they killed. We get a two-page spread of Rogue retelling her side of the story without ever addressing this. Why? Don't know. They save Binary, but Carol has to take her place. Not sure why Jessica couldn't zap the crap of the tendrils from range, while Carol flies out of there taking the Binary with her. I felt it was lazy writing without explaing why the heroes are remaining in this situation. Also, I thought when Rogue takes someone's powers, they pass out for a bit. This never happens with a weakened Laura and it still takes Rogue a good amount of time to heal. She isn't even healed by the end of the issue. A lot of plot holes.

Not sure if I read the same issue that the critics did, but there are so many missteps here. There are some good elements too, but definitely more of one than the other. While in the middle of a battle for their lives, they are cracking jokes and bantering. I can see this from Siper-man, but that's not the personality of these characters. At one point one female character even tells the others to fight more and talk less. Rogue and Hazmat are relaxing to get their energy back - What? If my friends were fighting for their lives, I don't care how wounded I am, I'm in that battle. Gambit at least does something here, but he increases kinetic energy to the point of explosion and he pumps this energy into Binary. Not sure why she didn't explode. At very least they should have showed a massive energy boost. Kelly Thompson had a huge opportunity to delve into Carol's hopes and fears during her captivity and she doesn't do anything with it. Let's see if Binary stays dead, because if they bring her right back, then this story has no weight at all.

After 50 issues that have gone continuously down in quality. I'm glad the series is ending. I'm not sure why they never switched writers over the entire four-year run of the book. It needed a new perspective and never got it. They let Kelly T. run it into the ground. This storyline with the brood was entirely drawn out to the point of boredom. Let's see what happens with the final issue.

What the hell was this supposed to be? The final issue and all Kelly could up with was a party and a whole bunch of dialogue of characters telling Carol how great she is. Come on, give me a break. An over-sized 30-page book with absolutely zero action. I'll repeat my other reviews by saying she should have been off this book 20 issues ago. She's had nothing new to say about the character for some time. The book has been wallowing in her feminism, rah-rah girl power group for some time. This was never meant to be a team book, but it became one. Now I heard that she is taking over Birds of Prey- I wonder why? I just hope they just don't sit there and talk about their feeling and tell each other how great they all are. I'm going to try it, but if it's more of same then I'm going to pass.

I was hoping for something that wasn't completely average. That's exactly what this was. The art was far too cartoony and after building up that the Kree/Skrull War was over and Unification Day had arrived, they are attacked by the Kree? Huh? Who did they negotiate the peace with, if not the Supreme Intelligence? So he just decided to start the war back up? This was all very confusing. The dialogue was very low-brow. Someone needs to rework this character. I like Carol and there's something here, but people just play with her upper layer, instead of delivering deeper. That's why this character is so hated - the stories are too shallow. My Comic Book Review Channel - https://youtu.be/UkR37CNCZxY

The only reason I rated it this high is because the artwork was decent. This is everything wrong with comics today. Ann Nocenti pushing her politics and activism into almost every page. It's a preach comic, through and through. The Storm book was so bad I could barely get through the first issue and the same here. She needs to stop writing comics. Go write some articles for some activism sites. In this space, where readers are paying $5.00 per issue, we don't want to be preached at. In the words of Critical Drinker, "Go away now!"

Sometimes I really miss Ram V. No kick in the nuts to men with cringe sexist dialogue. Dicks' dialogue is the only one that agreed with during this issue. And what is with Robin's face on the cover? Was it a mistake that made it to print?

This issue had its ups and downs. I really like the beginning. It was good to see the purple costume again. The battle with Amygdala was okay. I did like the board meeting with Black Mask, but the relationship with Eiko doesn't really work and I don't know why she put on a Catwoman costume at the end. This issue was a bit confusing.

While the issue wasn't bad per se, the dialogue was clunky and the story was all over the place. I had to go back and reread panels and pages because the dialogue didn't flow. There was a jump cut in there too between pages. Howard brought back the Noah/Dario plot after a year and Catwoman jumps down Valmont's throat and yells at him without even knowing the circumstances. That's not really Catwoman. They rescue the financier and then leave him there alone. It would have been better if they had him take the helicopter and they waited for theirs to arrive. It would have made more sense. There's also a continuity issue with the financier. First, he has a robe on and no pants, then when he's running, he has pants, then when he's waiting for the helicopter, he has no pants again. This issue had some decent moments, but overall it was pretty disjointed.

This is a mixed bag. There is no action in this one for the most part. I'm not a big Valmont fan and I'm looking forward to him going away. The relationship between them feels forced. Perhaps for a female reader, he works when he spouts nonsense in an aristocratic way, but there's no appeal to him for me. Selina goes to Italy to save Dario, who is in Gotham. I didn't realize he was in Gotham at first, until he's revealed to be in a trunk. So, why would she go to Italy to save him when the clock is clicking down in Gotham? It's a mystery. She would have been better served tracking him down in Gotham and bringing him to Italy to be absolved by the family. This story is convoluted and doesn't make much sense. Valmont gets them on a plane with people who want to kill them, yet they don't. The assassins are inept morons. Let's get rid of Valmont already, or have him betray her. That would be more interesting.

The things I like: Batman appearing, though their dialogue is pretty bad and he mentions nothing about Catwoman possibly killing people. I like that she sees him as her endgame, though she's literally sleeping with the other guy. I'm not a fan of the other protagonist in the least. A major problem with this issue: Dario was put in the trunk while Selena was still in Italy. Travel to the states from Italy with customs, ground transportation, luggage, etc. takes all day and that's if she left immediately. Even a private jet would take over 12 hours. The fact that she just teleported from one country to the other, found the exact car on the freeway, even with GPS, and got into it to fight was completely implausible and insults my intelligence. Then they teased Punchline and she wasn't even in the issue. She was just mentioned a dozen times. At least give her the last splashpage.

This issue could have been good. I have no idea what Howard was thinking when she pitched this storyline. We've seen Catwoman go to jail already, it's a tired plot. The only thing she seems to be good at writing is the dialogue between Bruce and Selena. I'm also confused about why the artist draws her ears up and then down like they are on some mechanical trigger based on her emotions. It's stupid and weird. Batman showing up, in the beginning, was great, and then it was downhill. Why did Valmont release Amygdala just to kill him? Don't know. It made no sense. Unless Selena opens someone's jugular, it is impossible for her to kill someone. Her claws will not go deep enough to kill someone. I just didn't like where this story went.

There's a lot wrong with this issue. Either Tini didn't care about how the prison system works, or just didn't care. It looks like she just wanted to write her own episode of Orange is the New Black. The cat sending her stuff through vents and her leaping 6-foot into the ceiling that wouldn't hold her weight as well as pushing stuff through the toilet. None of it would have worked. I'm miss Ram V on this title and I'm hoping we get a new writer soon.

I'm not sure if Tini knows where's she going with this storyline. We have a new Catwoman and sidekick, but they engage in no action whatsoever. Meanwhile, Selina's cat brings her messages only to solitary and within a few days she has an entire following in prison, who do things for her and they act like it's a party. A large group like that would immediately be broken up. I don't even remember her getting sentenced by a jury. Was there a trial? The whole prison thing is not going to work. The cover is nice though.

I'm sure how this book is still going or why I'm still buying it. The dialogue is horrible. At this point it would be a better book if Selena left the title completely until she left prison. I prefer reading the parts about Eiko and Tomcat. Tini has no knowledge of prison life and apparently refuses to do any research. Selena somehow knows exactly where the plug is behind the wall. Tini openly writes that one of the characters forgets she has superpowers and that it "happens a lot." WTF. I can't believe she actually wrote that. The dentist also should have a full file on the patient and doesn't realize she has superpowers either. And where's the damn guard? The inmates are literally running the prison. This is so garbage. She should not be writing something she knows nothing about. This issue is complete trash.

This just keeps getting worse and worse. The whole prison thing makes no sense at all. Tini didn't think this through. First of all, she's helping criminals escape prison, which is wrong. Once she escapes, it would be Batman's duty to capture her and bring her back along with the other escapees. Plus, the Royal Flush gang just got arrested, they would be brought to jail, not prison. They would have to go through trial before going to prison, which could take months. This whole thing is screwed and I think I'm going to drop it until they bring on a new writer. They should have kept Ram V, since he's not good with Detective, but he was good with Catwoman. However, nowadays if you're not a woman you supposedly can't write female characters. What a crock.

after the horribly written events of Catwoman meets Orange is the New Black, Selena is somehow now out of prison and not getting hunted as an escaped convict. Eiko after risking her life as Catwoman has Selena tell her that she can't be Catwoman anymore. She teaches Tomcat how to fight...sort of. This is just another bad issue. I may be dropping it.

What is even going on here? There's an all-out war in Gotham and Batman doesn't even show up? In one panel she says no killing and in the next, she sends Tomcat out to a knife fight. Also, on page 2, the colorist forgot to color her gloves. The line is there, but no glove. Then they stole the entire look of Marquis from Arcane. An RPG lands in an apartment and doesn't detonate until later> That's not how RPGs work. Overuse of the cat understanding English. I'm sure everyone is glad that Knight Terrors is breaking this up. Tini's run should end here.

At least this issue wasn't awful. I am still disliking this entire Gotham War storyline and once again they say that Batman is unhinged because he disagrees with them. The battle between Batman and Jason was decent and the reveal that Catwoman's trusted cohort was Scandal was good. Check out my comic reviews on Youtube - https://youtu.be/2x2xl7U3VsE

Batman crying, Jason Todd Clockwork Oranged, and Vandal Savage offering everyone immortality? What am I even reading here? This will be the last Catwoman comic and Batman comic I review until new writers come in. This is just plain garbage. Tini and Chip do not understand these characters and it become more apparant with every new issue. I'll get the wrap up single issue and then I'm out. Great way to lose customers, guys - write herendous stories. They need to be pulled off these books immediately - but you know they won't. They probably have another three years of destroying characters in them. Let the demolition begin. Check out my Comics Review Channel - https://youtu.be/3bBjuJWMl-E

Finally, Tini Howard is through ruining this title. I like Thorunn's run on Red Sonja, so I was hoping this would be good. It has a decent start. We have a mystery of someone killing off Selena's aliases. Keeping my fingers crosses that Catwoman is back. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/X9NtI_zTMeM

This is practically unreadable. It is quite evident that Torunn doesn't understand the Catwoman character. Catwoman should stay in Gotham, having her galavanting around Europe dilutes the character. I like Torunn's Red Sonja, but even that got nonsensical by the end. This is a drop for me. It's sad that no one can write Catwoman or Wonder Woman right now. Jeremy Adams interview - https://youtube.com/live/GUqtOTR4GHY?feature=share

I gave it to the new storyline, but the new storyline is the same as the last storyline. It's just apparent that THorunn just doesn't understand Catwoman. No matter how long she's on this title it will never get any better. It's a shame that I can't collect Catwoman or Wonder Woman because their respective writers just don't understand the characters. This will be my last issue until a new writer comes in. And to think she's following up on the awful Tinit Howard. My Comic Review Channel -https://youtu.be/ZgWaACulBS4

This story doesn't even feel like a Catwoman book. It feels like Torunn had a story and just threw Catwoman into it. Her whole plan was to get the key, though I've forgetten why since this story has been drug out as long as it has. The fight scene is awful. It should have been over in a single panel. When he clocked her in the head with the baseball bat (or a cricket bat) she would have been out. There is not padding in that mask, like in Batman's. Then he hits her again in the forearm, which would have broken her bones. Then he punches her in the face, a man twice her strength. It was completely ludicrous. Sadly, this is my last issue. I find this run completely unreadable. My LCS told me they only order 2 per month and with me dropping it, they will only be ordering one. That tells you something. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/lFL3ONOMUzI

I love Rucka, and the art in here is just amazing. But the McGuffin in here is just plain dumb. All of the powers of the Justice League are sitting in a box waiting for someone to steal them? How does that even make sense? Can someone explain it to me, please? I do like the interaction between the characters, and I keep waiting for them to turn on one another. There's no doubt that Rucka is a good writer, but what the hell is he thinking? My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/zscyDbC5N58

I love Rucka, but I'm having issues with this title. I don't buy that Cheetah and Chesire are that close that she has a nickname for her daughter. He's bringing characters I've never heard of instead of using characters that already exist in the universe.I'm also still cnfused about why the JL would have their powers in a box. This title is really not working for me on so many levels. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/QS2lcPzlPjo

The artwork continues to be excellent. I'm just not sold on the idea of all of the powers of the JLA sitting in a box. It makes no sense whatsoever, just like all of Absolute Power made little sense. I like that Klarion wants to make a move on Feather, but gets called away at the last second. I like the layout of the entire plan and the hurdles. I just wish I had bought into the plot. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/qxKIai3S77I

The artwork continues to be good. But that's about it. The story is completely off the rails. I love Rucka, but he must have been on some serious drugs to write this. An all-girl team (I'm not calling Klarion a man) tries to steal a box that holds all of the JL's powers. (WTF) Even in a fantasy world putting powers that range from genetics, to powers bestowed by the Gods, or a ring from another planet, makes zero sense. I'm going to see it through tot he end, but this story is just plain bad. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/HiZds_UkaVw

This issue is the best of the run so far, and I love Rucka, but I'm just not on board with this story. I just can't buy all of the JLA's powers sitting in a soup on the watchtower. The best thing that can happen with this story is that the powers milkshake they just stole is completely fake. Let's see what happens. My Review Channel - https://youtu.be/zk0uW_9bYKw

I like the twist here, but we didn't get to see any of the JLA/Black Adam battle, and I thought the LGBTQ line was just thrown in there for virtue points. It felt completely out of place. I know that Rucka really likes Cheetah. So, I'll be interested to see where he takes this. My Review Channel - https://youtu.be/EJEBKE8VljE

I wasn't so much of a fan of this issue as everyone else seems to be. The art wasn't great and I'm not a fan of Cobra-La. It's been a long time since I've seen the GI Joe animated movie, but I like my GI Joe more grounded without alien species and magic. I like how Cobra Commander admits that he's not a fighter and kills the guards with inventions. I'm going to stick with it and see how he connects with Megatron. My Comic Reivew Channel - https://youtu.be/JldX7Z8peXU

This issue goes a bit toward the slasher genre as we get Cobra Commander come up against the Dreadnocks. They like to torture people, and they're good at it. I didn't quite understand the scene in Cobra-la or the guy that took a few bullets to the chest and the ripped the arms off of the security guy. Ortherwise it was a pretty fun issue. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/Y3t73t41xPg

I like a great deal about this issue, just like Duke, Williamson doesn't shy away from the violence. It looked like the helmet was coming off with the torch, but they didn't continue with it. Buzzer was extremely easily manipulated, which made me roll my eyes. I loved Ripper drawing the face on the Commander's helmet -- the smile added something to the issue. I'm not sure who the winged character is. Let me know who it is, if you're familiar with him. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/C5bh9PTV_XM

Whoever decided to do character spinoffs of these characters should get a raise. This was a really good idea in the vein of the Marvel universe leading up to the Avengers. This one is, of course, leading into Destro. This is the shift in Cobra Commander's character and turning his back on Cobra-LA. Looking forward to seeing how Williamson wraps this up. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/wfeVbICJ504

This was purely a setup issue. I have no idea what the story even is yet or how all of these people are connected through time and space. Though the writing is good and the art is excellent, I can't give this one a higher score until I know what the story is. I'm looking forward to seeing more interaction between the characters. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/L6Zvufp7QJM

I was so glad to see Brissa back. Ever since disappeared in the first Conan arc, I was wondering what happened to her. Apparently, she got swept up in this Black Stone portal situation and appeared in NY to fight a big beast that takes out everyone from the club except the main characters. Convenient. The fight between Conan and Solomon Kane was clumsy and I thought could have been better, but overall I like where this is going and I look forward to some more action and mystery. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/8biQU5RaBIA

Another powerful issue where Zub has no problem killing off the cast of characters. We don't really get a "why" to anything that's going on, which is the biggest flaw with the series. We get stakes and we get action, but not a whole lot of substance. I hope in the last issue we are told the reason why all of this is happening. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/jjDzmLTomaI

I know a lot of people are really happy with this conclusion, but I felt it was very rushed. The guy stabbing himself in the eye and them joining together to heal Conan was a good twist. I don't understand if they killed the creature and turned everything back, then why was his eye still gone? That didn't make much sense to me. I think it was a much larger story smushed into 4 issues. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/19dJEZC6YbE

As a sequel to Black Stone, this works somewhat well with three storylines merging together at some point. I almost wish we had three separate issues that each delved into one story instead of jumping back and forth like leapfrog. Jim Zub always does a good job. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/YF303vjqQe4

Not much happens in this issue, but we get some good fight scenes that end with Conan attacking Thulsa Doom. This doesn't end well. The art continues to be great and an awesome throwback to simpler times. Check out my Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/ZT_wXITN-Gg

The art continues to be amazing and a throwback to the 70s and 80s. However, with this being the end of the arc, it doesn't stick the landing. Conan meets a God, who talks him into continuing to fight. They get out of the sanctum, but Brissa is not seen in the entire issue and we find out that she was killed off-screen trying to help Conan. Kind of a letdown and the story was very light. I hope the next one is better. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/ir-X9quKku4

Though I was disappointed by the change in artwork style, I'm still enjoying this title. With a brand new arc, we are delving into Conan lore where is hired as a theif to steal a relic. However, this relic is cursed. I'm hoping to get a few more twists in turns in this plot unlike the last arc that was pretty straightforward. My comic review channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoGZC9FKDGg

I'm not sure if this is the same artist as the last issue, but I like this art better. There are some nice action spreads. Not a whole lot happened in this issue. They escaped, sold the object, and partied. The cursed trinket is a tired trope. Let's see where they go with it. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/qmkQnhPWN3E

I wish there was more story here. The first few pages are a flashback to throw the reader off wondering if she had truly been possessed like we saw in the previous issue or if she was just kidding. The rest of the issue turns into one big fight scene as Conan tries to get to the guild hideout. Let's see how the reveal plays out in the next issue. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/awyBZYzJhuA

Not much happened in this issue and the end was confusing, but I really like the look and feel of this book. I'm waiting to see what happens. Jim should move a bit quicker to get to the point in my opinion. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/wEksq4qv4yo

It appears that the entire last issue was meant to get Conan to this plane of existence where he could interact with Kull. Kull is not a very likable character, but the fight is good, leaving Conan in a bad situation. I wonder where Zub will take it from here? My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/UjWhKmMnA1k

Though we've completely forgotten about the previous storyline, I do like the team-up with Kull and the new adventure into Atlantis. I was on the journey with them, which is a tip of the hat to Jim Zub. The artwork continues to be good and reminiscent. Looking forward to the next issue. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/kWBkLV5RM_8

The art in this book is such an awesome throwback. It's amazing. I read that they created Skeletor from the original Thulsa Doom designs. I do think that it wrapped up a bit too quickly. Thulsa should have put up more of a fight. Looking forward to the next story line. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/poG3JJvZRpA

The art is this book continues to be amazing. This is purely a set up issue. Nothing really happens and we have no idea why Conan is even in the artctic tundra. No one owuld go there by choice. Let's see where it goes from here, but Zub has done a great job so far. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/E531mLm2Odk

I really like this new run. A change of scenery, a change of characters and a mystery of who this goddess is that following them. Was the destruction of the village really done by the red hairs? Or are they being set up? Looking forward to finding out. Zub and Braitwaith are really doing a good job. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/JDeZX_Kui4M

The artwork in this title continues to be amazing. I'm not really sure where this story is going, but this issue seems to be more of setup issue. I do appreciate them telling the story of the original Robert E. Howard version and how no one would publish it. I'm looking forwrad to seeing where this goes. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/kGBooYDSTuI

I love the creative team on this book, but this issue doesn't have much of a story in it. He has an extraneous fight that bans him from the group, but there is nothing with the Giant's daughter. I'm hoping to have more in the next issue. My Comic review channel - https://youtu.be/abyZ4cYhSsY

Though it has good action, I feel like this is a step backward. It's a simple story, and flashback, of Belit and Conan having a good time until they are set upon by thieves. Characters that Conan and Belit should have made short work of, take a bit longer to dispatch. They are offered a job. I'm confused about what happened to the last arc. Did that end? If it did, it was not a satisfying conclusion. My Comic Book Review Channel - https://youtu.be/-aYykMrjGZk

I thought this was a good follow up to the last issue. Not a fan of the art as it's so different than we had before. However, it doesn't feel like an end to the story much like the frost giant story. It feels like he's just meandering and there's really not direction to his stories. Some iare in the past, some are in the present, some are in the future. I hope we get some kind of direction soon since issue 19 has nothing to do with this story. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/6GigQRz_4yg

The art is great, unfortunately this a whiplash issue. We were in the middle of a story of Conan and Belit failing at a heist and then -- Boom! She dead and we are wisked forward in time. I liked the fight with the aligator, and the fight with the panther, but most of the issue felt unnecessary. My Comic Review CHannel - https://youtu.be/TTiliR6djN4

Though I think the jumping from story to story is jarring, I think the artwork and feel of Conan is accurately captured in this series. It remains as one of my favorites each month. This story losely ties into the previous story with Belit where Conan was stabbed with the viper dagger. We have no idea how much time has passed, however. We are re-introduced to the ahapshifter Zula, who can turn into a woman, complete with new clothing. Conan goes on a vision quest to defeat the demon growing inside him. Let's see where it goes from here. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/6SKhYhuUilw

What I like about Jim Zub is that he doesn't let a story get stale like many of the Marvel and DC writers seem to be doing nowadays. Even though I don't think some of his other stories even wrapped up. A lot happens in this issue and is a really good opening to a story, putting Conan and his group in grave danger. Looking forward to the next issue. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/8l2mvY9YFF0

This is basically a gladiator story with a twist. His owner not only desires Conan, but she has enough magic to keep him in line. That is, until he gets a special visitor. He has to fight his allies and save Livia. I like how Zub sets characters up to use them later. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/_lfqj-W5haE

Another great issue from Jim Zub. I like the twist that came in this issue. I was worried that this would be a traditional gladiatorial uprising story. I liked the undercover aspect of this, and that there is a loose strand in Bast having escaped. Unlike writers from DC and Marvel, I love how Zub can tell a story in 5 issues or fewer. Looking forward to the next issue. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/iR4aK2xZYL0

This is really great, except for one thing. It ends, but it doesn't wrap up the story. Bast is still searching for Conan and what happened with Tath-Amon. I did like that he brought back the serpent knife from another storyline that really didn't end either. I am loking forward to these characters coming back. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/OpujWmS8zhI

I didn't like this issue as much as the previous one. It was a sharp departure from the previous stories. This was a one-shot, and I appreciate that, but the conclusion didn't live up to the build-up that occurred throughout the issue. I was a bit disappointed by the overall story. Looking forward to the conclusion of the Bast story. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/qxKIai3S77I

Wow, a lot takes place in this issue. Zub sets up a completely new world with an ongoing conflict. The battles not only occur, but have consequences. None of it feels rushed. Just amazing work. Zub continues to not disappoint with this series. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/0w73psI09Rs

This is obviously a set up issue. There is waaay to much information here about the Barons or whatever those character's titles were. I kept asking myself while I was reading it, why I cared about any of this. I also felt that king turning on a dime was a little weird. I found it hard to believe that he would just spring something like that on Conan without gauging the temperature at all. So, for me, not a great issue. My Review Channel -https://youtu.be/GpGGOillP5A

I'm not jiving with this story arc. It's a lot of text boxes for no reason. When did the king become a magic user? Way too much exposition about these barons, or nobles, or whatever they are. Only for them to be completely inconsequential since Conan took the crown anyway. Usually, he has arcs that end in 3 issues. I think the one I don't like is going to take longer. My Review Channel - https://youtu.be/70BRsY4UPMo

This is an interesting story since Conan isn't even in the issue. It's about a boy who was shunned due to a disability and becomes an assassin. I am looking forward to seeing more about this character and I hope we see the shapeshifter again and the sorceress from the previous issues. My Review Channel - https://youtu.be/LFv_-IqrI8A

I'm not sure of this take of the Hand having powers. Nor do I like Matt with a beard. I assume he's no longer a lawyer, but the scruffy look wouldn't do well in court. I've always liked the dynamic between Daredevil and Elektra. I was glad to hear that they got married. One of the few marriages the editors of the big two let go through. I thought Stick had died, but I guess he's back. I like the battle with US Agent and we'll see what happens when the Avengers get involved.

Though there was a lot of action here, it's all over the place. DD and Punisher were once street-level characters, now there's undead warriors, dragons, and supernatural powers. It was just established in Punisher that he can kill people with a thought and he lost to a wounded DD in seconds. On the positive side, the art was great.

I'm not a big fan of the beard on Matt, but the somber tone is told well through the art. Both Daredevil and the Punisher end in exactly the same way. I like the assault on the temple was good, but I'm looking forward to the Punisher and Daredevil going back to street level heroes without the supernatural element.

This was an interesting issue. The way Matt talks about Spider-Man and their fight felt like a chess match. Though if Elektra got hit in the back of the head with a thrown shield, it would have split her head open. She would have been bleeding all over the place. So, I thought that was a bit cringe. It was action-packed and smart, but it feels like this arc is over. Matt had to leave Elektra to get arrested and he's back to being on his own.

This was an interesting issue. He gives himself up, only to spring a trap on them that gets pretty disgusting. I have no idea why there is a backup story here. I have no desire to read about an iron fist that is not Danny Rand. A waste of my time and money.

Chip loves to cut off limbs. Batman and now Daredevil. I don't think adding a supernatural element works for Daredevil. A street-level character going to hell and interacting with what are essentially ghosts doesn't really work for me. Let's see how this wraps up.

This ending sucked. An oversized issue for no reason except a cash grab. There was no story here at all. Everyone misses Matt. No one has heard from him in Six months. Elektra has taken over the mantle, but somehow Matt has returned with no memory, no scars, all of his limbs, and has gone through all of the training to become a priest. What the hell? (No pun intended) A let down for me. Chip definitely didn't stick the landing, but the art was great. Check my comic book reviews on Youtube. https://youtu.be/VNcnaROhmNg

The art is really good in this book, but in a nutshell -- it's just too supernatural to feel like Daredevil. Daredevil is a street-level character and now he's doing exorcisms? Not buying it. They also need to give Elektra a new name, she can't also be Daredevil. Check out my comic book review channel - https://youtu.be/fLQ5RDBFkFM

This is purely a setup issue, and the Punisher only appears in one scene, but I like this setup. The storyline is the traditional mobsters taking over each other's territories, but the fact that Frank leaves Matt tied up to hear their plans is cool. I'm looking forward to seeing where this goes. My Review Channel - https://youtu.be/Opim9702OCw

The action is good here, but I found it all just too convenient. Daredevil simply running into the Punisher on the subway is so highly unlikely, it had me rolling my eyes. Other than that the issue was fun with the Punisher going into battle after being wounded. My Review Channel - https://youtu.be/EJEBKE8VljE

I'm glad Palmiotti likes Misty Knight. We don't get to see her enough. Though I thought she always knew Matt's identity. I had a hard time with that, but the fight scene was good. Overall, it felt like a setup issue for Matt to make a meetin gwith the Punisher. not sure how many issues this is. My Review Channel - https://youtu.be/PQtWjOxHj5A

Not a whole lot happens in this issue. Daredevil and Punisher have their meeting and kill their would-be assassins. That's it. I think it concludes next issue. This story is paper thin. No pun intended. The action is good, but I wish there was a little more. My Review Channel - https://youtu.be/5UfOn0d7BH8

This issue had a some good action, but the stakes were pretty low. I think Misty should have been more involved rather than just a messenger. At least it colosed up in only 5 issues. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZozWBOLxk0

I don't understand a writer's obsession with taking a street-level character like Elektra or Daredevil and bringing supernatural elements to them. It never works and it never feels right. Schultz is not an outstanding writer by any means. She knows how to do an action scene, but that's where her talents end. She doesn't know how to craft an ongoing story. In the Daredevil/Punisher story that was only several issues, she lost track of several plot points. I don't know why Elektra is still calling herself Daredevil. Can't she be called something else and have her own identity? This is a one-and-done for me. I'm dropping it. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/xYKCwx--YeI

This was a good start to a series, but in my opinion, she can no longer be Daredevil. Matt is back. I'm so tired of there being a male and female version of the same character called by the same name. It's been long enough that she needs to have her own identity. She needs a unique name. If they don't want to use Elektra, then please find something else. And do we really need the alternate dollar store version of the Punisher as well. Can this book be any more derivitive? It's not the writer's fault. I blame it on editorial. Give her a new name and get rid of that Punisher, pretty please. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/yuM4uWQw7oQ

I like this book because I like Elektra, but Matt is back, there is no reason for two Daredevils, or two Punishers for that matter. This Punisher is not good and he should just have his own identity by now as should Elektra. I like the costume on her, but it's time to give her a new name and double D doesn't match her for a couple of reasons. The art is good as well. Again, let's think out of the box and give them some new names. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/JDeZX_Kui4M

I'm just not sure what the point of this mini-series was. Did they know it was getting canceled after 4 issues? It felt like it was extremely rushed. I thought that the girl was kidnapped, which was why she went to Madripor, but the girl was with her aunt the whole time. It was very confusing and felt like a waste of time. I'm not a fan of this new "Punisher." Give both of them new identities. I'm tired of Marvel stealing a character's name to give it another character. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/0Jk3Crl_PMQ

This was not a bad comic by any means. I enjoyed the stories, but this question is why does this comic exist? Did I really need to know any of this backstory? They haven't released a new issue of the regular run for months; instead, they put this out. It's just confusing and frustrating.

The series finally came back after a weird hiatus. I liked it for the most part. It was good to see Harley and Ivey and Ollie and Black Canary. For the most part, everything worked, Constantine's hot temper and Ivy as the forest witch. Joker as Green Lantern is pushing it as is Lara acting completely out of character. Let's see where it goes.

I agree with everyone that the plot twist was telegraphed a mile away. I still like the book overall, but I wish Taylor had stayed with the present cast of characters and not added the Martians in act 3. It feels completely out of place and out of left field. Even though the white martian was able to kill one of the leaders, it really accomplished nothing except to have everyone team up against the invaders. We will see where Taylor takes this, but I'm less excited now than before this issue. I did enjoy the Green Arrow/Black Canary stuff.

I'm still liking this book, though more than some other people. It has lost its edge, that's for sure. There were some touching moments with Diana, J'onn. and the story of the white Martians. I think this is where I have the biggest problem. I know they have Kryptonians in it, but it still felt semi-grounded in the Fantasy setting. Now that we've added "Green Men" it feels less like Fantasy than it did at the start.

This is a somewhat forgettable issue. Bringing in the Martians was, in my opinion, a bad idea. They had a good thing going with the Game of Thrones-type intrigue and then threw it off the rails by bringing in non-human-looking aliens. Waller outs herself as a traitor and the white Martians build kryptonite weapons. Looking forward to this wrapping up.

Pretty unsatisfying ending. Truthfully, they lost me when they brought in the martians. I wanted something a bit more grounded. We already had people with powers, bringing in aliens twisted the story over the edge for me. I could tell that Taylor just wanted to wrap it up quick since he had taken so long to end the series. A lot of loose ends and Waller's ending made no sense at all.

I'm not sure who's idea it was to put this in black and white, but it was a mistake. Then charge us $5.00 when you eliminated a color artist, making the production of the book cheaper. There is no story here. Nothing grabs the reader, in my opinion. It's just a dud. The second story lead-in was better, but Ma and Pa Kent? Really? I won't be continuing this? One and done. My comic review channel - https://youtu.be/yuM4uWQw7oQ

I'll start with the fact that the artwork on side A is really from the same artist that draws Wonder Woman and the only reason I'm still collecting that King title. Darkseid, the guy who is completely impervious to everything, hacks his own hand off with a simple axe. C'mon. I like Booster Gold, but I don't care about this gimmick called All-in. It's because DC can't keep readers on their normal continuity titles, so they are shooting for the fences. I'm All-out. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/3YhmGswxenw

This book is mediocre at best. It's completely forgettable. The writer doesn't take any steps to make this a memorable outing in comic world. It's a ho-hum, we've seen this all before story that's told as static as they come. Start out with a cold open and then introduce one character at time in a backstory, instead of letting the audience learn about them during the action scenes to keep the cold open going and interesting. One-and-done for me, let's hope Jame Gunn can do a better job with the Monster Squad. My Comic Book Channel - https://youtu.be/3YhmGswxenw

Some really good art from amazingly talented people. It is extremely text-heavy, but I guess that's what is needed for the start of an event. Having Darkseid being one of them does negate the bracket, but they have a twist for us. let's see what happens. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/LPCaLFpoYSk

I'm just not a fan of these events, I guess. I don't understand this whole idea of heroes going against heroes to the death to get the heart of Apokolips from the center of the earth. It just doesn' make any sense. Then we have a scavenger hunt looking for items. This sounds more like a video game than a comic. Then Superman's hand is cut off, but that's okay because he kills himself to power up. So damn stupid. My Review Channel - https://youtu.be/Opim9702OCw

We have some good action here, and I like Billy sharing his power with Clark. However, in the end, I just don't care. I am just over these events, and one simply about people in a gladiatorial arena just doesn't do it for me. I already saw that in Secret Wars years ago. They just need to stop doing these events. I know it's a way to bring in the Absolute books, but it feels like just a stunt rather than organic. My Review Channel - https://youtu.be/3ti46gmmFec

Though the art is good, I'm just not vibing with this event. There's no story. It's just a series of battles. Here we get the absolute characters, and they do absolutely (pun intended) nothing with them. There's no development whatsoever. Why get the Saturn Girl ending, and they reveal the identity of the character Darkeid is controlling, which is the same character that was revealed as a villain backing the 90s. Nothing special here. Looking forward to this concluding. My Review Channel - https://youtu.be/6fuJHwqbeJE

This event got so convoluted and esoteric by the end, it didn't make a bit of sense. Mostly I just didn't care. I'm so over these events and they just keep doing them again and again. Lay off already. I thought this was just going to be like a fighting games, but the fighting games have better stories. Thank God this over. My Review Channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZozWBOLxk0

I'm not a big fan of art for this book, but I do like the world that's being set up. The Green Lanterns just bumping into all of those vamp-heroes is extremely coincidental. It should been explained a bit more how they found them so quickly. I still don't understand how John Stewart just disappeared out of his suit. Someone explain that to me. My Comic Review Channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7kNYXCPD78

There's a lot I like about this issue. I'm still confused about why Aquaman looks like Deathstroke. Wonder Woman is scary and intimidating as a Vampire. The fight was Talia was good and the surprise twist with Alfred was amazing. I really like that ending and I'm looking forward to seeing where it goes. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/x6KrheTHy6g

I like the battle between Alfred and Diana and some of the dialogue is really good here. Then it gets confusing. The artist doesn't know how to lay out the action while directing attention to important factors. I still have no idea why they melded Aquaman and Deathstroke, but this is also confusing. I'm not sure what happens during the fight with Damien and the other vampires. He throws some kind of grenade which goes off several minutes later, killing Batwoman, but leaving him, Raven, and Cassie unscathed. Too confusing. If anyone knows what happened here, please let me know. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/8biQU5RaBIA?si=Id8vjMPF99F081tu

There wasn't a whole lot of action in this one, but I think the exposition was needed.We found out that the Queen is not dead and the identity of the Batman impostor. This sets up everything for the conclusion. Let's see what happens in the end. Still not a big fan of the art and I don't feel like there are any stakes becaue the baby is a wild card. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/H-a8eggTES4

I'm torn on this one. The story is generally good, but it's so diluted with characters that it gets bogged down. The artwork is a little too loose for my taste. I would have like to see how Batgirl lived and she doesn't come off as much of a villain. We also don't know why the baby is so important adn the arc is almost over. I do like Barda's entrance and Constantine's scenes. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/SHTO5SRQUeU

I like the big battle starting here and probably by plan because this should have ended at issue 6 and they need to pull people back in since most people will drop off after issue 6, including me. How popular is this thing? I ask that because they are doing a spin-off issue. What is going on here? I'm pretty sure I'm not going to get all the way to 12, but I will probably get the next issue. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/PNhFDxCjFLo

I have no idea why this series is still going on. Though this issue has plenty of action, the story doesn't move forward at all. The artwork continues to be uninspired. There are several panels that I can't even tell what's going on. They are going to drag this out for 5 more issues just to have 12 issues. I thought this was ending at issue 8. I'm not sure I'll keep going to 12. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/6GigQRz_4yg

I just have one question - Why is this book still going? Why didn't it end at 6? Is there really this much of a story to tell? I'm saying no. Darkseid is squeezing heads, and now we have the even more characters with the new gods - why? Don't know. I'm over it. I hate to drop it this close to the end, but I just don't care what happens any more. IT's overstayed its welcome. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/QU7hG3z-Ops

Another example that Zeb Wells is not funny. I thought we would have all learned this during the She-Hulk Disney Plus show. The plot made no sense. Why would Batman allow his capture when he could have been unmasked. The ploy about Batman wanting Deadpool to be obsessed with him and the Deadpool walking right into the narrative on his own was eye-rolling. The back-up stories were not really note-worthy. The Rocket/GL one was funny, but didn't make any sense since you can't just give someone a ring. 55 pages of lackluster writing. Why did they use all Marvel writers? When DC writers are far superior nowadays. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/OpujWmS8zhI

This is a fun look at the character. He remains being a dick even when he's trying to be a loving Dad. The costume looks good and they make fun of the orange. And I love Green Arrow showing up at the end.

I really liked them adding Green Arrow into this issue. The first square-off between the two characters and even though Slade gets in some good shots, Ollie is the one who is victorious and this is mostly due to Slade's ego. Not letting Wintergreen take the shot. Pretty action-packed issue.

I know people are over year ones. But I'm still liking this. Deathstroke comes back from the dead and meets up with Wintergreen, who tells him to call his damn wife. He finally does and the situation is straining both her and his son. It shows that he's not really a good dad. Refusing to fail, he goes back after the target.

This was a fun little action issue with plenty of assassination and not much plot. Slade runs into other assassins and makes a mess. Nothing too memorable.

I know everyone is tired of Year One stories, but I liked this throwback to Slade. His being a father to create his "Cover Story?" I'm not sure about that one. I think he genuinely loved his kids, he just didn't know how to show it. I'm not sure what it is about writers hating their fathers recently. Jason Aaron is doing the same thing with the Punisher. Characters that don't love their families are not interesting because there's no reason to like them. A serial killer who comes in and kisses and laughed with his kids is interesting. But a guy who comes home and says, "you're necessary" is just a dick.

This issue i a little scattered with unrelated stories, but I do like the scene between Destro and Cobra Commander where they disagree about how this partnership is going to work. Destro is rightfully displayed as ruthless and I like bringing in the twins early. The mystery of the attack is a nice cliffhanger. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/3mRcf6IHp5A

The art is this book is nothing to write home about, but the action is good. I like the wanton destruction this little war is creating. I'm still waiting to see who caused it since both deny they had anything with the initial drone attack. The zombie BAT battle was great. I just wish there was a different artist on this book. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/asGohYaWkAk

Though we really have to suspend belief in reality. I did mostly enjoy this issue. Destro would have been dead ten times over. The sniper rifle she was using goes through armor. At that distance, it would have torn a nice hole in him. Then he was blown up several times and he just happened to jump on the only truck going to the embassy in the entire area. I hope Dan Watters takes into account that this is not a Road Runner cartoon in the future. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/6DukRglUleY

This issue was almost all exposition. Chameleon was just thrown into the mix in the last issue, I expected some explanation to who she was, how she knew where he was in his secret hideout, but we didn't get any. We got the explanation of the AI satellite, but she isn't getting information from it. It sounds like it's the big baddie. Let's see how this closes up. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/UksG3csLTn8

I thought this was a pretty good ending. Having the twins feel each other's pain, is a bit weird, but there was some good action here. I don't think that Destro can be choked considering the mask covers his throat. I wish that the Baroness made an appearance, but I know she's going to start as a good guy. The whole idea of the AI attacking the auction was never fleshed out and the end was abrupt, so the story was not without its issues. Definitely better than Scarlett. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/X9NtI_zTMeM

I would have ranked this higher, but I have no idea what this is about. I like the Talia entrance and his conversation with Dick. But other than that it was introductions all the way around with no motivations. I love Ram V's work on Catwoman, but why do I need a shitty Gordon story so they can add a $1.00 to the cover price? They have been doing this for years now, and I'm pretty much over it. I think Ram V is really talented. The only thing that might make me not stick with it is the price. And I stay away from Mariko Tamaki like the plague, so I'm glad they got someone good on the title.

I still have no idea what this arc is even about or where it's going. I like Two-face as a character, but he's not acting like Two-face. I'm not really sure what timeline this takes place in. I really liked Ram V's Catwoman run, but I don't know how long I'll keep going with one unless there's a big reveal soon. Especially at $4.99 with a crappy Gordon story that I don't need.

I'm still not sure where this is going. The royal family from the beginning comes to Gotham and Bruce has a tussle with Talia, who is trying to keep him away from the docks. What happened to that Two-Face setup? I do like Talia, but I don't think this is enough to keep me buying a $5.00 book.

I loved Ram V's Catwoman, but I'm not sure I'm liking this. It feels so convoluted. So, slow in getting to the point that I'm losing interest. Perhaps if this was a trade it would be better. I'm pretty close to removing this from my pull list if it doesn't get a little more focused.

I thought this was a good start. The character still acts like the character of old, with an unwavering sense of justice. However, the world is darker and more intense. I like the direction. Let's see where it goes. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/naXxETK8Ias

We are introduced to some new characters here as we lose one. The murder and case are a bit mundane for my taste. I hope it gets deeper without the plot becoming too convoluted. I'm glad to see Flattop as the main villain and I do like the introduction to Pat Patton. I would like to see Tracy with more support characters. My movie review channel - https://youtu.be/udO969Nsd4A

Another good issue, though I agree with other reviewers, that the plot is getting convoluted. I like the dynamic between the main three characters as well as Tracy not knowing who to trust. Flatop being the big baddie is good, but how the other villains coincide isn't very clear. With that being said, I am looking forward to seeing how this story unfolds. My comic review channel - https://youtu.be/E531mLm2Odk

This is the best issue yet. The action is good. I love the way they did the recap with Tess Trueheart writing her story. I also like the scene with her infiltrating the office. The scene with Pat throwing punches was good as well and the ending is awesome. Looking forward to the next issue. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/JDeZX_Kui4M

This ending had some good points and some low points. I thought it was wrapped up way too quickly. I was waiting for a one-on-one-battle with Flattop that we didn't get and the main villain got away. I like Pat becominging a cop and the Chief getting his due. I think this dneeded on e more issure to finish the story. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/kGBooYDSTuI

Outside of the artist not knowing how to draw noses, this is a great start to a new arc. I think this one is better than the first arc. Alex is finding his footing with it. The Blank is a great villain and we are left wondering his motivation by the end. I like Pat being Tracy's partner and them discussing the death of Inky. Tess is doing her best Lois Lane and barely gets out alive. I'm waiting to see how Lizz deals with her scar. Good stuff all the way around. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/eaBruuDdt1Y

I like how gritty this book is getting. He even scolds Tess for releasing information that could jeporarize the investigation. What I don't understand is: did the guy at the end committ the murders and the Blank punished him, or is the Blank committing the murders and making it look like these criminals did it? If anyone knows the answer, please let me know. I think this book continues to get better. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/y3CaLybPvSE

This was a spectacular issue. My favorite so far. Segura is hit and miss for me. I don't like his Green Hornet/Miss Fury title at all though I keep buying it. And now he's going to be writing Star Wars. However, he is doing a good job on Dick Tracy. This storyline is much better than the last. The Blank is an interesting villain and the scene is the chemical plant was very cinematic. It was a very well-written scene. Pat Patton is not acting like himself, however. I think Segura is manipulating him to make him the red-herring. It feeels very forced. But that's my only negative note here. I defintely recommend this issue. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/lFL3ONOMUzI

This comic continues to impress. I'm not a huge fan of the art, but Segura is doing a great job in capturing a more gritty version of the Dick Tracy mythos. This story is far superior to the last. The Blank as a villain is done very well. Of course, Patton a red herring was never believable, but now we know that the former police chief did recognize him. There is an error, however. This is supposed to take place in the late forties to early 1950s. Ankle monitors were not used until the 1980s. A relationship with Tess begins overshadowed by the Blank. Overall - Good stuff. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/6SKhYhuUilw

Al Segura doesn't normally write this well, as seen in the Green Hornet/Miss Fury series and the first issue of Star Wars, but this story arc for Dick Tracy has been truly awesome. I did like the reveal of the Blank, and the mystery leading up to it was good. I'm not a fan of the art, but that tells me the story was good enough that I didn't mind either way. I am looking forward to the next arc and I applaud Segura for keeping the arc at 5 issues, like many present writers seem adverse to doing. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/m33OnxvNQyA

Another good start to a story. A lot of death in here. I like seeing the WWII scene. It adds more to Tracy's character. Patton getting shot threw me for a loop. I wasn't expecting that at all. It's amazing how Segura gets this character. Yet, his Star Wars is complete trash. How does that happen? I love that he contains the story in five issues, like Jim Zub does with Conan. I wish the big two would contain their stories to a half-dozen issues. Looking forward to this one. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/iR4aK2xZYL0

Another good issue by Segura. He may not be able to write Star Wars, but he can write a good Dick Tracy yarn. After the fallout of his partner being shot (which was pretty shocking), DIck tries to connect the dots between the Manlisses and his fallen war buddy. Not sure how the twins fit into it all, but it looks like he and Tess are taking a trip. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/OpujWmS8zhI

Though I didn't care for the back-up story, the main story was pretty entertaining. Having Flattop mow down the guy from the first run was a good setup for the story. I'm ready for the next issue of the main story and for the real blank to come back. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/HiZds_UkaVw

Another good issue. I like was Segura is doing with this title. I'm looking forward to seeing how it all connects. I also like that they are now globetrotting. Poor Tess, she just can't get a break with Tracy. He tries, but he's married to his job. Fun stuff. My Review Channel - https://youtu.be/0w73psI09Rs

The main story isn't very good. It's a quick and easy mystery without much meat to it. I do like the art. However, the backup story was really good. It's about an Amazon-type woman who goes for short, men with an overblown ego. Did she fall for a real Leprechaun? My Review Channel - https://youtu.be/LFv_-IqrI8A

I really hoping to like this, but shoe-horning this story in the middle of Sleeping Beauty doesn't work. The twin ghosts helping her find new magic is also a let-down. The artwork is barely passable. This is a one-and-done for me, which is unfortunate since the character has so much potential. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/YF303vjqQe4

The cover of this issue is great, but the interior art - not so much. The beginning is weak, especially coming off the Clea run. Helping street-level heroes with supernatural villains who wouldn't normally fight those types of villains felt like a stretch. We don't get into the main story until halfway through. THen we jump into a backup W.A.N.D. story. I hope it gets better. I thought the Clea story was far better written.

This issue could have been so much better. We had this mystery of Nightmare being skewered, and how it linked to the little girl. But in the end, none of it mattered and I guess they left him there, which is really mean. Instead, Jed turned the story into fighting a Kiju for no reason, and then it ended abruptly. What a waste of a good set up.

This is obviously a filler issue. It doesn't drive the previous story forward at all. The banter between Strange and Dormamu is interesting. I don't think it was set up well enough that Dormamu visits him every year. That would be the only plausible explanation for Jean Grey just to be hanging out where they would be walking. I'm not sure why Dr. Strange has a back up story. Does it sell well enough to warrant one. And for Dormamu to be deafeat twice in a single issue was weird. I hope it heats up soon or I'm going to drop it. Especially at $4.99

What the hell is this? A Doc Strange comic with no Doc Strange? Why? Did we really need a WAND filler issue? What real information was generated in this issue that we couldn't have gotten in two pages? This is garbage and unfortunately, I'm dropping this title. This is sad because I really enjoyed the Clea Strange run, but this doesn't have any of that gravitas.

I already dropped this title, but decided to pick this issue up because of Clea's mom. I'm a fan of her fiestiness. The banter was really good. This was the best issue in the run thus far. However, the reveal at the end completely let me down. So, I won't be adding this back into my draw list.

I'm not liking this entire run. I had such hope since Jed McKay is writing Moon Knight and Avengers, though I'm about to drop Avengers too. The whole idea of a General Strange is just not good and doesn't make for a good story much less an entire issue filled with one big fight scene. I wasn't a fan of the art either. Definitely a pass for me. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/zxpWTXTAdBs

This cover was a complete gaslight. The story is an old, tired trope of a D&D portal where people go into the game. The D&D cartoon was done in the 70s and there's been dozens of renditions since, including Jumanji. This is just lazy writing. The art is cartoony and the D&D costume design was uninspired. And he left Clea at home, come on. I thought Strange was creating a new Defenders and this is what we get? I'm dropping this title...again. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/wEksq4qv4yo

What brings this down for me is the art. I'm not a fan. After reading and dropping Larry Hama's GI Joe due to major disappointment, I was cautious in picking up Duke. Thankfully, I was pleasantly surprised. I love this setup with Duke being on the run attempting to find the Decepticons (I think it was Starscream in the beginning). Now Stalker (one of my favs) and Rock & Roll are sent after him. I am very much looking forward to the next issue. Now, if we can only get Williamson to write a good Green Arrow story. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/-3R79FIdWd8

I liked a lot about this issue. The beginning with Clutch, though Duke heals up pretty quickly once the bullets are removed. The entrance of Rock n Roll and Stalker, who is one of my favorites. I'm looking forward to seeing how all of this comes together. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/GrZIiEk_-ww

Not a lot happened in this issue and it reminded me of the movie Cop Shop. I liked that Duke knew all about the Baroness. The introduction of Major Bludd was good, but I'm waiting to see what his fate will be. We've strayed away from the Transformer side of things. I hope we get to see some of that soon. There's only 2 issues left. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/8B1eR0W0vz0

This is really a great series. Joshua Williamson doesn't shy away from the violence. Though I wish the connection with the Transformers would finally emerge. With only one issue left, I doubt that is going to happen. If they hadn't made that the driving force of Duke's motivation, I would have been fine leaving it out, but it doesn't seem as if Duke's arc is going to be even partially satisfied in this series. I do like the introduction of the GI Joe characters here and giving us the reason for Major Bludd's patch. Great GI Joe action. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/C5bh9PTV_XM

Another good issue. I can't believe this is the same Joshua Williamson who works for DC Comics, but sometimes characters click with writers on another level. Duke turns on the action and the charm as we finish his solo story. The fight with BAT is good, his stand-off with Destro, and finally his motivation for taking on the formation of GI Joe. Good stuff. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/k-l6-pNkPes

I was a fan of the original animated series, but this just isn't it. I would have liked them to push it a little further since, at this price point, it's not about bringing children in, but about nostalgia. The artwork is plainly horrible. Drizzt and Bobby get tossed off a cliff in one panel and pop back onto the cliff in the next. There's no set up to where Shiela is, she just appears in a floating pirate ship. Why do writeres assume that we read the previous run? This is a one and done for me, unfortunately. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/awyBZYzJhuA

I was extremely skeptical about yet another solo series featuring a member of the X-Men. However, it was quite wise to bring the story back in time to the 1980s where Emma was a villain. It was great seeing the original X-Men in their original costumes. Especially Storm. I love their introduction with Emma smelling the brimstone. All good stuff. Looking forward to the next issue. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/54kRjZBcSE0?si=1EcadXgL_6JNXBf_

I'm really enjoying this series. The idea of putting this story back in the time of teh 1960s and 1970s where Emma was still part of the Hellfire Club was a good idea. The appearance of the X-Men in first issue was great. I like all of the backstabbing going on and the little cage battle where she shows her prowess with the rapier. Looking foward to seeing where this goes. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/Qn_xyZ_s6zo

I don't read many X Books, mostly because they aren't very good. However, this is a throwback to the X-Men comics of the 90s. (In my opinion.) I like the plot of Emma being ostracized and having to discover the mole in her organization that is literally standing right next to her. The first issue is still my favorite. Seeing the old X-Men was a treat. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/QS2lcPzlPjo

I'm not sure why we needed the first couple of pages, when they mean nothing to the story. However, after that, the pace speeds up and never stops. I'm not sure why the club owner didn't kill Emma. That's a hole for sure. The fight with the Sentinels was great. It was definitely a throwback, and the save from Mystique was classic. Looking forward to the final issue. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/w6A6TZstHKc

I had a lot of fun with this series. I'm sorry that it's over. I'm not sure why Noor didn't wear a dominatrix costume like the others. Instead, she looked like Moon Knight (Reece more specifically). I did like the back and forth backstabbing, but I almost Chu went a little further with it, and the Black Queen was outed and had to go on the run - back to the Institute. This would have made the X-Men a target. Anyway, great series. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/YF303vjqQe4

I liked the overall idea and action of the issue, but I read the back of the issue where he wrote about the reason he used animals instead of humans. His reasoning is that someone told him that people connect more with animals than other fellow humans. I don't know who told him that, but at least for me, that cannot be further from the truth. I dislike that fact that he used animals in this story instad of humans. As good as the idea is, I won't be continuing it. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/QS2lcPzlPjo

I only really picked this up because it was 60 pages for $5.00. That is a good deal. The concept itself is very deriviative and nothing new. The issue was fun, however. Giving us some interesting looking characters and likable protangonist though you know very little about him. The families are all disgusting human beings and I am wondering how the writer is gong to give them their comeupance. Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/m33OnxvNQyA

This is a significant drop from the previous issue. We don't even see the main Soldier contestant. The Congressional killer is who we are focused on as well as the Gamer Kid going trick or treating. I'm not sure who the woman was that was in the dealership. I do like the "Side Bets" against the main matriarch. For the most part there is no significance to the story for this issue. Since we are only issue 2, that doesn't bode well. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/54kRjZBcSE0?si=1EcadXgL_6JNXBf_

I'm very confused by this story. Even Hunger Games had a main character. Here, it might as well be an anthology. In this issue, we have the story of Nurse Pete, who is a very bad boy. We haven't seen the soldier guy since issue #1. I thought he was going to be the main character, but he's been completely forgotten about. I'm not really liking how this story is being told. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/Qn_xyZ_s6zo

I know many people like this series, but I feel like this story is all over this place with far too many threads. I thought the soldier from the first issue was going to be the hero of the story, but we haven't seen him or heard about him in 3 issues. I felt like this issue was a complete waste of time. We don't progress any part of the story except learning that Fox Killer had a kid that was murdered. It's not nearly enough. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/iR4aK2xZYL0

This book almost feels like an anthology. Several of the supporting characters make appearances from one issue to the next, but it's becoming the killer of the month. We can't follow any characters, because we see them once and never again. Even Hunger Games had a main character. We were introduced to the soldier guy in the first issue and never saw him again. It's been 5 issues. So we might see him in issue 12. I have totally lost interest here. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/w6A6TZstHKc

This issue is more about the civilians and the families than it is about the killers. I don't quite understand the rules. They introduced the rule that the killer has to be using the weapon they started with to win. This info dump should not have beenin issue 9, but in issue 2. I know a lot of people love this. I think it's very average. My Review Channel - https://youtu.be/3ti46gmmFec

I'm not a fan of this very stylized artwork. The characters are interesting, but I just have no idea what this is about. I'll be returning for the next issue to find out. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/uzHGZutvmTo

This is a very strange concept, but I'm going to keep reading it -- perhaps because it is so strange. Warrior thrust together in purgatory to fight off hordes of hellspawn or else they will take over Purgatory. That's definitely creative if nothing else. Gerry Duggan isn't one for sticking landings, however. Let's see how it goes. My Comic Review Channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2AGKCpDgWo

This book is steadily going downhill. After starting with an interesting premise it's turned into monotony and a whole lot of dick pics. Unless it turns around next issue, I'm going to drop it. The story is going nowhere. It's pretty disappointing. My Comic Review Channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7kNYXCPD78

Though the dialogue is a little melodramatic at time - hence the 1960s, I did enjoy this quite a bit. Lee and Kirby still outwrite anything that is coming out of North's computer. We start out with Black Bolt and the inhumans fighting Vulcan to a reveal of the Watcher and finally the first appearance of the Silver Surver and Galactus -- all in one issue. Amazing stuff. The Watcher tries to shield the Earth from the Silver Surfer's view in an attempt to protect it from Galactus. We even get a reaction of the Skrulls. Good stuff all around. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/PzaQPdGD6qI

This is a strange issue. Johnny gets a message from a former schoolmate who was killed on death row. He asks Johnny to clear his name. Johnny takes up the mission that leads him to Hammerhead. A battle ensues, but when he reveals the truth to his schoolmate's mother, she is nonplussed because she knew her son was a bad person. Interesting story, but strange. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/8l2mvY9YFF0

I like this issue. It starts out as a possible cataclysmic event. As they go deeper into EGO the team members begin to drop off until only Ben remains. Then, when he finally makes it there, the plan doesn't even work. I found that extremely humorous. But it scares EGO enough to make him accidentally kill himself. I just didn't see that coming. Byrne probably has one of the best FF runs of all time. My Comic review Channel - https://youtu.be/ggIlHVMAMMc

Over 50 pages with a Jack Kirby backup story for only a dollar back in the day? That's amazing. Overall, this was a very interesting story, but you do have to suspend disbelief that Doom wouldn't have killed them outright, or at least maimed them and kept their minds alive. It begins with a mystery, with Ben being normal and Alicia having her sight. From there, they realize the entire town is populated by minaturized robots created by the Puppetmaster, who has teamed with Doom. Good stuff. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/ggIlHVMAMMc

This was probably the only issue of Byrne's run I haven't liked so far. It's a bridge issue where the team is going off to do their own activities. That is, until Reed and Sue witness a burglary committed by an 8-foot-tall woman and her cronies. Sue literally hands Franklin to a cop and tells him to babysit for the remainder of the issue. They go all the way back to the Baxter Building without any way of contacting the cop and leave Franklin behind. What?! Talk about bad parenting. It turns out the 8-foot-tall woman is an alien, and our atmosphere makes her drunk. So drunk, in fact, that she can't communicate. Yeah, this is a pretty wack issue. Definitely, not one of Byrne's hotlighted moments. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/ggIlHVMAMMc

This is a lead-up to the next issue, which I read out of order. The FF is stuck in the negative zone. It was interesting to see that they insinuated that Reed and Sue had sex. They go to a village that uses Middle Eastern apparel. The ruler is actually an alien collecting brain waves to power his ship and he needs Reed to complete the process. Good Stuff. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/_lfqj-W5haE

I really liked this issue - so much that I accidentally bought it twice. Reed's mind has been absorbed into an alien ship that requires psionic energy to fly. Reed's mind is so powerful that he takes control of the ship causing the alien pilot to basically commit suicide. Meanwhile, Annihilus on Earth torturing Alicia and Franklin and building an anti-matter bubble to destroy all of reality. This converges with Avengers #233 and #234, which now I want to read. How smart is that. Don't do big events, just do a couple of issue off-shoots. I always thought Annihilus had an armor body, I didn't realize he was humanoid underneath the helmet. Learn something new every day. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/ggIlHVMAMMc

Reed's mind has been transferred into a ship, the FF are trapped in the Negative Zone, and Annahilus is torturing Alicia and Franklin. Lots of stuff going on. I enoyed this issue, though I dislike when Reed is being a dick, which he does a couple of time here. I enjoyed seeing Cap. Marvel in this issue and Scarlet Witch and Vision. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/ggIlHVMAMMc

This was a really interesting issue because you know Doom isn't dead. There's a setup for him to return. Just wondering how Byrne was going to pull it off. THat's what makes Byrne so great is his set up and then delivery several issues later. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/ggIlHVMAMMc

This has a great deal of dialogue, but the overall issues is very interesting and original. We start with John Byrne himself getting whisked into the story about Reed on trial for saving Galactus. In the end everyone agrees that Galactus has a places in nature and evolutions. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/ggIlHVMAMMc

Another amazing issue. Ben and Johnny have to team up with the Mole Man. Never saw that one coming. Byrne actually throws some science into it. An amusement park developer (Disney anyone?) wants to superheat Earth's core to add additional mass to the planet. Amazing. I miss Byrne as a writer My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/_lfqj-W5haE

Sue is pregnant with I had thought was Valeria. However, we don't see her until the second story. THat's right, there are 2 stories here. The first is Trapper trying to get into the building. That doesn't go well for him. The rest of the team and the Avengers return from Secret Wars, all but Thing. Instead, he is replaced by She-Hulk in her first appearance as a member of the FF. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/ggIlHVMAMMc

I relly loved this issue. Ben is brainwashed by a woman with mind control because of her makeup. Okay, that's pretty silly, but that leads into a battle between Thing and Sue. I've never seen them fight before and I thought this was handled really well. Sue couldn't win and kept trying to run away until she could figure out was was affeting Ben. Really good stuff. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/_lfqj-W5haE

The title of this story is literal. Johnny introduces She-Hulk to the Baxter Building as she has just started with the group. He shows her the trophy room, only to have the mask attack them until Reed arrives and figures out how to turn it off. Reed believes that it was being controled by a 3rd party. Godo STuff. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/_lfqj-W5haE

After having a miscarriage, Sue is sidelined and destroys one of the rooms in a bout of anger. She calms Franklin, who is frightened by his mother's outburst. Meanwhile, the others take on a villain called Terminus, who is a lesser version of Galactus and starts to eat at the Earth. Reed figures out a way to use his power against him and is buried in the core of the Earth. I love how Byrne uses Reed's mind to beat most of these villains. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/_lfqj-W5haE

I like how Byrne used the premise of giving Doom's memories to the kid to basically tell a series of flashbacks, but this one is basically a setup issue. The art continues to shine and we get to see the FF and She-Hulk doing normal events until the Baxter Building launches into space in the cliffhanger. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/Qn_xyZ_s6zo