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The cover to Avengers #27 is one of the covers that tells you exactly what to expect. Black Panther joins Captain America in a battle with Masters of Evil. That’s not necessarily a bad thing. “Black Panther and Captain America vs. Master of Evil” is definitely an idea that can satisfy the comic. And that’s a storyline that Jed Mackay and Andrea Broccardo manage to make the most of it. It is also a storyline worth exploring. When he began his Avengers run, Mackay came to mind the idea that there was tension in the event that took place at…
The savior of the universe! Get ready for Flash Gordon: The Girl from Infinity Vol. 1. Science fiction classics with a bold new take from the heart. Written by NYT bestselling author Marguerite Bennett (Bombshells, Josie and the Pussycats in DC) and by Bev Johnson (Adventures in Max Einstein in Fosterland), this redefinition of Gordon’s Origins offers intelligent new stories to save a world that saves the mind. In this version, Voyager Dale Adren discovers a mysterious shooting star that contains nothing but the brand new Flash Gordon. With no memory of who she is, Flash and Dale have to…
Superman Unlimited aims to change the status quo of Superman from the jump. In particular, it aims to provide the world’s criminals with the edge that needs to be taken from Superman by landing on Earth. But the steel guy has an amazing ace on his sleeve. It’s a new power that gives him an edge over Kryptonite. In a world where everyone can weaponize Kryptonite, what does that mean for Superman and his family? Dan Slot continues to plot developments that changed Superman’s life. He not only has a new superpower, but he also has new obligations as Clark…
The X-Men #18 barrel is heading towards the finishing touches of the story arc, and the X-Men is being tested in every way. Magneto is fighting a Kaiju-sized child mutant, Beast is about to be attacked by a wire, and the X-Men has almost a 3K X-Men on the ropes. The problem begins with the Beast facing Wire, a non-mutant 3K X-Men member participating in the mission. His goal is revealed by the end, pushing the Beast into questioning his heroism. These scenes are a little thin, with battles and questions, and most of the meat is saved later. Their…
With healthy doses of Super Criminal (face, two, clay) and the ongoing conflict of organized crime, Batman & Robin: Year 1 is filled with shadowy drama that you’d expect from a retronostalgic Batman story. But it is more of a paternity interest. This should not be a surprise. It’s a book about the opening months of Bruce Wayne’s Dick Grayson adoption. It tells the story of a father and not ready to be a boy who is not looking for a new person, under some layers of costumes and crime fighting. DC Conversely, Anthony Grimaldi, the book’s leading villain, has…
After a second caper with Batman on Mount Olympus, Tom King returns with a romantic one-shot tale featuring Diana and Steve Trevor from Wonder Woman #22. Perhaps even more interesting is that Mouseman is introduced, just as the last big cliffhanger revealed that Trinity is under Mouse’s protection. This is another story set in Washington, DC, and a battle featured in familiar places, so Wonder Woman is even more of a buckle-up as she shows that she is an American guardian. What you will soon find out is the art of Caitlin Yarsky. Steve Trevor is a bit more cartoony,…
“We Are Are Towary” was a fun crossover event with Justice League Unlimited, but it’s something that undermines the “Pickups and Readings” quality of the series, Batman/Superman: World’s best stands and one of the best books. Now that the best parts of the world of crossovers have concluded, Mark Wade and Adrian Gutierrez give us wise questions until the next story arcs. But in the best style of the true world, that “breather problem” includes huge monster battles, excavations of influencer culture, and so many characters that feel the cover price is a bargain. Commissioner Gordon is being asked to…
The new Gods #7 starts where issue #6 is interrupted. The last survivors of the New Genesis are rushing towards the Earth, doing their best to ease the landings by the Justice League. Although it is one of the simplest questions in the series so far, author Ram V is still tackling important issues such as refugee resettlement and the importance of family. Artist Evan Cuggle continues his impressive interior work alongside guest Artis Travis Moore, who offers a three-page prologue. Credit: DC Comics story Once new Genesians arrive on Earth, the irregular operating stations are not too late. Even…
Someone has been aiming for Selina Kyle since Torunngrønbekk’s run began with Catwoman #69. Her assassination attempt took Selina out of Gotham, brought her back to Japan and Europe, reuniting with some old allies. After a few trips, Serena begins squeezing the list of suspects, but what she learns doesn’t please her.One of the strengths of Grønbekk’s Catwoman storyline is that he continues to speculate with readers who want to kill “Evie Hall,” one of Selina’s old identities from previous robbers. At best, Grønbekk continued to hint that it was someone in the inner circle of Selina’s allies in previous…
Zatanna’s story is a language (her spell is a word spoken backwards) and visual medium, a visual medium that leads to lettering, and the magic contained in the opposite words must have been astounded by the younger readers, combined with the prosperity of modern fonts and the colours of the word Baron. Playing with Word Balloons may now be an old hat for some readers, but it’s a convention that’s rarely used elsewhere in the comics. Zatanna #5 adds a unique new trick to your lettering game. In the intro, the malicious Force rants in the baseless Zatanna, but the…