Superman #6 review

Anyone who had to get glasses as a kid will recognise the moment. Superman suggests son Jon starts wearing specs for school, the new Superboy having been seen at his father’s side by virtually the whole world. Yeah, cool… It’s just one of many great moments in this finale to the six-part opening arc, Son […]

Cyborg: Rebirth #1 review

It’s only a couple of years since we saw the New 52 origin of Cyborg, but here it is again as the new creative team of John Semper Jr and Paul Pelletier give us a new spin on Victor Stone. The story is rather neat – Cyborg must try to stop a nanite ogre breaking […]

Supergirl #1 review

Finally, Supergirl has her own ongoing book again. And it’s very, very good. Not perfect, but Steve Orlando’s run on Midnighter proved him to be a smart writer, great with characterisation and longterm plotting, so I’m optimistic. The issue opens with an All-Star Superman-style recap of Kara’s origin before we meet her today, flying over […]

Suicide Squad Special: War Crimes #1 review

Ever since DC revived Suicide Squad, I’ve been wondering why they didn’t give original series writer John Ostrander a crack at the title. And when it was finally announced that he’d be penning this special, I hoped he’d be able to recapture the old magic. What if you couldn’t go home to Belle Reve again? […]