Batman is called out to a cathedral by none other than the Joker in the midst of yet another killing spree. Is it a good read?
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Even if he gets it, he cannot operate the artifact on his own.
Hawkman #1 cover by Bryan Hitch and Alex Sinclair
Hawkman is one of my favorite DC heroes, and it's pained me how little he's been seen since Savage Hawkman, Justice League of America under Geoff Johns and Jeff Lemire, and the first arc of[...]
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The Justice League has been born anew All heroes across the world work together now with the core team of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Martian Manhunter, Cyborg, the Flash, and Hawkgirl working in the center of it all Their base of operations is the Hall of Justice in Washington D.C Martian Manhunter is[...]
The Emerald Archer receives another writer shift with Mairghread Scott and Matthew Scott.
Green Lanterns #48 cover by Paul Pelletier, Danny Miki, and Adriano Lucas
Green Lanterns #48
The Green Lantern Corps fears for the possibilities that lie in the ring of Jessica Cruz and are bringing her in to investigate.
Justice League #1 cover by Jim Cheung
Justice League #1
This one I'm[...]
After a long week of high-price comics and specials, it's time for Bleeding Cool to sort out the Top and Bottom 5 Comics of the week. Click here to find out the score.
The Green Lanterns are called out to the edge of space to give a speech at a memorial to the Lost Lantern of the Green Lantern Corps. Can they survive public speaking. Does it make for a good read?
It looks like a job for the Justice League, but they're nowhere to be seen Even worse, Green Arrow can't get in touch with Red Arrow, Arsenal, or Black Canary, and the Queen Incorporated cell phone satellite has been taken down Thankfully, Batgirl contacts Ollie through a Birds of Prey transmitter Can Green Arrow figure[...]
After spending an evening with Selina Kyle, Robin goes to the arcade before his father's wedding tomorrow. There, he meets someone claiming to be the son of Batman and Catwoman. He doesn't seem friendly. Does it make for a good read?
Amanda Waller is ready to nuke the Trees to ashes, but Green Arrow has faith in the Justice League However, the League has only just left Colu Can they arrive on Earth in time? What of Vril Dox?
Justice League: No Justice #4 cover by Francis Manapul
Like the ending to Dark Nights: Metal, the ending to[...]
While a lot of his New 52 Justice League and Green Lantern material was lackluster, Flashpoint, DC Universe: Rebirth, Blackest Night, JSA, Flash, and his pre-New 52 Green Lantern comics were great Doomsday Clock just seems unfocused and confused about its own identity Mixing the regular DCU with Watchmen characters is an interesting idea, but[...]
The Jokerz have returned to weave chaos into Neo Gotham and the life of Batman Beyond, including taking hostages. On top of this, Terry and Bruce have to worry about the new Robin in training. Does it make for a good read?
Mera: Queen of Atlantis #4 is another painfully chatty issue in this miniseries. While there is nothing inherently wrong with this comic opting to spend much of the runtime spouting dialogue, it is hampered by predictable plot points.
The Terrifics go to space to take Phantom Girl to visit her homeworld of Bgztl, but the trip is interrupted by a salvage ship full of bandits. Does it make for a good read?
The Darkstars continue their path of terror across the universe while Hal Jordan, John Stewart, Kyle Rayner, and Guy Gardner seek help against this rising threat. Among the help the seek are General Zod, Hector Hammond, and the Sinestro Corps. Does it make for a good read?
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Superboy tries to hold off Kid Amazo and free the incapacitated Justice League while Robin and Cyborg make their way to the Kid Amazo's base of operations Kid Amazo is drawing upon the power of the captured Leaguers, putting Superboy at a severe disadvantage However, Robin, as he often does, has a plan involving[...]
In this chapter of Detective Comics, Batman, Batwoman, Spoiler, and Orphan unite to bring down Brother Eye, Ulysses and the controlled Red Robin, Azrael, and Batwing. Is it a good read?
Wonder Woman battles Supergirl, who seems to be under the control of the Dark Gods. Elsewhere, Jason seeks help from the Fates themselves. Does it make for a good read?
Flash War begins with Barry Allen and the elder Wally West assailed by the Renegades, a Rogues-inspired future police force, who want to arrest Iris West for the murder of Eobard Thawne. Does it make for a good read?
All the while, Amanda Waller and Green Arrow debate what to do with the seed they have discovered back on Earth.
Justice League: No Justice #3 cover by Francis Manapul
While No Justice #3 retains much of the fun and adventure previous installments of the miniseries have offered, this issue puts the story's flaws on display in[...]
Mignola himself as well as Chris Roberson and D'Isreali bring you this tale.
Batman: Detective Comics #981 cover by Eddy Barrows, Eber Ferreira, and Adriano Lucas
Batman: Detective Comics #981
"Batmen Eternal" and James Tynion IV's legendary run on Batman: Detective Comics comes to their finale with the Gotham Knights uniting once more to stop the plans of Ulysses and his Omac army which has already[...]
John Constantine, while not playing that big a role in the narrative beyond sending Simon into the Green World, is the snarky levity to this otherwise dark story.
The Justice League is oddly reduced to vague moral support over the course of the tale, but this isn't that big of a niggle They aren't the focus,[...]
Aquaman and Murk arrives at the Atlantean palace and nears their encounter with King Corum Rath. Elsewhere, Mother Cetea, Vulko, and Dolphin try to find a way to cancel Rath's magic. Is it a good read?
Bruce Wayne holds Booster Gold hostage until he and Skeets can take Bruce back to save his parents from being killed by Batman and Catwoman. Does it make for a good read?
The Superman Special tells three stories of the Man of Tomorrow. The first finds him and Superboy keeping a promise, the second an exhausting day for Superman, and the third Kal-El teaming up with Atomic Skull. Do they make for a good read?
On Colu, the Justice League gathered by Brainiac try to decide what their next move is They consider splitting into their own team, but Martian Manhunter and Lex Luthor convince them that their best move is to split into the four teams organized by Brainiac As Wonder, Entropy, Mystery, and Wisdom, the four teams lead[...]
Man of Steel opens up with Rogul Zar planning the downfall of Krypton in the past while, in the present, Superman investigates a string of arsons in Metropolis. Does it make for a good read?
Also, it will be listed in descending order, starting with the grandest winner going down until we reach the most abyssmal loser.
Now, let's get started.
Wins
Justice League: No Justice #1 cover by Francis Manapul
1 Win: Justice League: No Justice #1
I'll admit this one is playing to my preferences, but I adored Justice League: No Justice #1[...]
Detective Comics finds Batman, Orphan, and Spoiler infiltrating the transformed Belfry while the Omac-possessed Red Robin fights Batwoman. Does it make for a good read?
Barry and the Justice League try to help him, but they don't know what to do Wally's visions of the other timeline continue to get more vivid.
Flash #46 is easily among the best issues of this run I've read in some time While there is no present and immediate threat throughout the comic, it handles[...]
Cheetah comes close to killing Veronica Cale, but Wonder Woman is there to save the day. However, Cheetah seems more manic than usual and is talking about the arrival of dark gods. Is it a good read?