At the end of every week, we here at Bleeding Cool are going to start looking at the best and worst in comics for the week. This way you can know what's essential, what's mediocre, and what to completely avoid.
DC Comics Archives
Nightwing closes in on the Judge after tracking down Guppy and contacting Lucy once again. Meanwhile, the Judge himself hires on some more muscle. Does it make for a good read?
The moment from Sam Humphries's Nightwing we've been waiting for has arrived at last. Dick Grayson showing off his ass: confirmed with Nightwing #38.
The Swamp Thing Winter Special brings us two tales. The first is the Swamp Thing attempting to protect a young boy from a frozen wasteland. The second is an unfinished Len Wein comic paying tribute to the legend.
Red Arrow is hurt badly, and it's up to Green Arrow and Black Canary to save her from Moira Queen, Merlyn, and her own mother, Shado. Plus, the Trial of Oliver Queen nears. Is it a good read?
With Defiance split apart, Deathstroke returns to his old ways, killing, threatening, and getting paid for it. First, he must check in on two problems: Super-Man of China Kong Kenan and Rose's nighttime killings in Chinatown. Does it make for a good read?
The Justice League regroup after being scattered by the Watchtower teleporter and the Fan. Meanwhile, the Flash deals with a problem in the void of space. Is it a good read?
Batman and Wonder Woman have been trapped fighting demons for decades, and they may be there for years more if Catwoman can't get the Gentle Man back to replace them. Is it a good read?
Planet Comicon Kansas City, which will be taking place from February 16th through the 18th in Kansas City, will have a meet-and-greet available with Dark
Mother Panic is alerted to a possible return of the Gather House, the place where she was trained to be a warrior. At the location, she discovers a reverend dressed as Batman calling himself Father Bruce. This man is pumping out child warriors dressed like Robin, and Mother Panic has to stop him. Is it a good read?
Our Green Lanterns investigate a missing fellow superhero called Night Pilot. This leads them to a superhero dating app called Caper. How does it connect though? Is it a good read?
Superman and Superboy find a planet that is on the brink of suffering the same fate as Krypton. The two Kryptonians intend to keep that from happening, but will the people of that planet let them? Is it a good read?
The Super Sons continue to try and fit in at the West-Reeve School while Talia al Ghul watches her son from the shadows. Does it make for a good read?
The Brave and the Bold live again with a crisis in the Irish mythical realm of Tir Na Nog uniting Batman and Wonder Woman to end divine unrest. Does it make for a good read?
Damage continues to run away from Colonel Jonas, and he runs afoul of the Suicide Squad. Can Elvis survive? Is it a good read?
In Deathstroke Annual, the future of Defiance hangs in the balance. Deathstroke's team is collapsing from within. Can he save this group of lost and wandering heroes? Does it make for a good read?
The elder Wally West, also known as the Flash, attempts to connect with someone he knew before he disappeared. In the future, the murder of the Reverse-Flash is investigated. Is The Flash Annual #1 a good read?
Detective Comics Annual presents an updated origin story for Basil Karlo, also known as Clayface. What led the former actor down this path? Does it make for a compelling read?
The Doom Patrol return to Earth to find the JLA and all of Happy Harbor brainwashed and changed by Retconn. Can the Doom Patrol save the day? Is it a good read?
Dark Nights: Metal #5 shows the final steps of Barbatos's plans and our heroes last ditch efforts to avert Armageddon itself in the Dark Multiverse. Is it a gripping read?
Action Comics #996 finds Lois Lane in the nation of Logamba in the hopes of saving her father. Superboy follows not far behind. Superman and Booster Gold find themselves on a planet called New Krypton. Does it make for a good read?
In The Demon: Hell Is Earth #3, the Demon, Jason Blood, and Madame Xanadu discover that Merlin the Magician has been in their presence all along, and he explains what is going on in Death Valley. Does it make for a good read?
Hal Jordan and Kyle Rayner are called out to investigate mining on a remote planet. What they find is General Zod, Ursa, Eradicator, and Zod's son. Can the Green Lanterns win the day? Is it a good read?
Detective Comics #973 brings the finale to the tale of the First Victim's manipulation of Clayface and their rampage across Gotham. Does it make for a good ending?
The Green Lanterns must tangle withe the pop star-turned-supervillain Liseth Vok. She is attempting to extreminate the Molites, and it's up to our heroes to stop her. Does it make for a good read?
Nightwing visits an old friend and crimefighting partner in the hopes of finding some leads on the Judge. The two reminisce about their first meeting. Does it make for a good read?
Aquaman requests King Shark's assistance in his revolt against Corum Rath. This is complicated when Dolphin discovers Mera nearby. Does this make for a good read in Aquaman #32?
The Justice League are closing in on the Fan, but he has many more tricks up his sleeve to hold the team at bay. We also learn the history of the Fan. Does it make for a good read?
Batman and Wonder Woman are called in to perform a favor for the otherdimensional warrior known as the Gentle Man. For one day, they must fight the demons of humanity's sins on his behalf. Does Batman #39 make for a good read?
The Terrifics have united! Mister Terrific has gone to investigate what Simon Stagg has done with his Terrifictech. Metamorpho was used by Stagg to investigate the Dark Multiverse, resulting in Rex Mason losing his mind and turning into Nth Metal. Is it a good read?