Retro Review: World’s Finest Comics #244 (1977)

There are some comics I’ve always wanted, and assumed I’d never get. World’s Finest Comics #244 for example. This was the first issue in the Dollar Comics format, which saw the story page count increase fourfold, allowing mainstays Superman and Batman to be joined by Black Canary, Green Arrow, the Vigilante and Wonder Woman. The […]

Doctor Who: The Third Doctor #1 and #2 review

Robotic creatures have turned a sleepy England village into a nightmare. UNIT isn’t having much luck defending it, so call in scientific consultant The Doctor and his assistant, Jo Grant. Together they rig up a force field to hold off the invaders, give them time to learn what they’re facing. Back at The Doctor’s lab, […]

Batman #10 review

Batman is flying over the South American state of Santa Prisca. He wants the villainous Bane to hand over Psycho Pirate so he can undo mental damage done to young superheroine Gotham Girl. But Bane isn’t having it and with the resources of an entire country at his command, the Batplane is blown out of […]

Occupy Avengers #1 review

Hawkeye is in New Mexico to investigate a small community’s contaminated water supply. He’s lauded by everyone he meets, relieved that he killed the Hulk. They’re treating him as a hero, but Clint Barton doesn’t feel good – Bruce Banner put him in an awful position by asking him to kill his brutish alter ego. […]

Superman #10 review

It had to happen. The son of Superman meets the spawn of Batman in World’s Smallest, paving the way for the upcoming Super Sons series starring Jon Kent and Damian Wayne, the latest Superboy and Robin. Things start off quietly as Jon and best friend Kathy negotiate their school day. On the way home, Jon, […]