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Sometimes the prequel helps to inform readers of complexities that don’t always exist in the character, and this is the case with Robin & Batman: Jason Todd. This week, the third issue series marks the imperfect young Jason trying to become Robin, but it’s a bit too broken to fit in like Dick Grayson. In the finale, Jason is tested together with a murdering vigilante hero. Will Jason be killed for the first time, or will Batman’s biggest experiment fail? If you enjoyed Jason’s psychological quest in past issues, Robin & Batman: Jason Todd #3 takes it even more. The…
The penultimate issue of Green Lantern Dark is finally here, and Green Lantern Dark #6 continues its journey into the terrible darkness. A few months after pushing Lina Mori and her friends into the depths of their practics, the final issue finally introduced a broad sense of hope into the world. But just as Lina was able to finally regain the light in New England, Tate Blombar, Werter del Edera, Giovanna Niro and Tom Napolitano bring her back to Earth. Where the fifth issue largely explored the ever-growing bond between the six main characters, Green Lantern Dark #6 was designed…
Arsenal is missing! what? But was he shot? Why does he go missing? Well, I was asking myself the same question. While Oliver searches for clues, it appears something has happened to Roy. Do you know what happened now? yes. Can you tell me? Heck no! Read the question! Well, I say this much to you: He’s not missing, but where he might surprise you. Now, however, considering the number of moving parts this arc has, how does problem #27 continue to pace? Well, I think it hit Bullseye. DC What author Chris Condon did very well is addressing political…
When Superman #28 launched the “Legion of Darkseid” story arc, fans probably were hoping to see some twisted take on the superhero Legion after falling into the influence of Darkseid. They probably didn’t expect to see Super Boy Prime of all the characters on the final page. Superman #29 goes to pick up this amazing cliffhanger as Superman and Superboy Prime travel through time and space to find help in the battle against corrupt legions. They quickly learn that the future is not the future they remember. Of all the big swings Joshua Williamson has ever filmed in Superman’s run,…
Wonder Woman is often not someone else, but it is useful when the maze is involved. You might think that only death and confusion will be found there, but there is far more connective tissue in Amazon than you would expect. It makes the latest issue a must-read for anyone looking to see Wonder Woman find her people. Absolute Wonder Woman #11 is primarily a matter of revelation, not only because Wonder Woman encountered important Amazon, but also because he learned what’s going on in the maze. Certainly prisons help define the central part of the matter, the people who…
News from Fallout unfolds like a classic 50’s sci-fi/horror film, introducing the threats that emerged from the nuclear horror of the time, setting the idea that a group of survivors must overcome the above threats. They also keep some things close to the vest. Why did this bomb turn a group of soldiers into bloodthirsty monsters? How do people who gather at the diner survive? News from Fallout #3 begin to peel off some of the layers surrounding its central mystery, diving deep into the bonds that some of the characters share. Like the previous issue, the news for Fallout…
Bad Idea has announced the ordination of a new series, a crime sight already adapted to the film by John Wick author Derek Kolstado. Debuting this fall, Ordained was written by Robert Venditti, painted by Trevor Hairsine, and by Dave Stewart. The beat can reveal the first expanded look of issue 1, similar to variant covers. Here’s the outline of the series: Father Royston Craig became a priest later in his life, but he is determined to make up for the lost time. In addition to his regular duties at St. Louis Church, he also performs final ritual prayers to…
International Dog Day! To celebrate, The Beat exclusively looks at Death Dog’s new science fiction Duology, written by Bryce Ingman and illustrated by Alan Robinson. The debut issue features cover art by Robinson and Shannon Wheeler, and is expected to debut this fall. Here’s an overview: In the near future America where most children have jobs instead of going to school, 13-year-old Wyatt, accused of shoplifting, is being pursued by a murderous robot dog. Fortunately for Wyatt, the mystical events turn one of his terrifying pursuers into a tame, passionate, loving robodog who connects with and protects Wyatt from the…
Farewell, Daisy: Junmayuzuki Short Story Collection Author and Artist: Jun MayuzukiPublisher: Yen Press (Print & Digital)Translation: Amanda HaleyLettering: Abigail BlackmanPublication date: August 26, 2025Rating: MatureGenre: Manga (JPN), Comedy, Romance, Drama, LGBTQ+ Jun Mayuzuki is the creator behind the acclaimed series, including Rain After Rain, a nuanced relationship between a high school girl and her 40-year-old boss. Now that Kowloon Generic Romance has launched a flame of interest, Yenpress continues to light it. ©Yen Press, 2025 The stories in this collection were published over a decade between 2007 and 2017. Still, it is interesting how they are closely linked to one…
Horror, drugs and comics will clash this fall, but have drugs and comics been far more apart than ever? AMC+ and Shudder have announced season 2 of Boulet Brothers’ Dragula, the all-star spinoff of the hit horror drug competition. Hosted by Dracmorda and Swanthula Boulet, the show returns contestants through challenges that fuse horror, sci-fi and fantasy with high conceptual drug art. But comic fans will have more reasons to tune this season. McFarlane is taking part as a guest judge and places emphasis on design, performance and raw creativity. It is clearly suitable for artists who have helped redefine…