Plastic Man #1 review

Can you judge a book by its cover? In this case, I’d say yes. Aaron Lopresti’s image shows a gangster’s moll looking sour as a patsy bleeds out in an alley and wiseguys look back at their handiwork. Plastic Man looms over all. Inside we get pretty much that same scene, with the absence of […]

The Unexpected #1 review

In Mammoth City, the metahuman Firebrand is beating up Killer Croc. She doesn’t pick fights, but she’s grateful for them, having been brought back to life after the Dark Knights: Metal event got her killed. As pacemakers go, the Conflict Engine is a bummer. A former paramedic, Firebrand – real name Janet Fals – volunteers […]

Justice League #1 review

There’s a new Justice League in town. Not just in town, but all across the planet. This League seems unlimited in terms of numbers, with a core membership – J’onn J’onzz, Wonder Woman, Hawkwoman, Aquaman, Batman, Green Lantern, Cyborg, Superman and Flash – supplemented by dozens of heroes. Green Arrow, Swamp Thing, Adam Strange, Hawkman… […]

Man of Steel #2 review

Guardian of the Universe Appa Ali Apsa is visited by another member of the Galactic Circle, Lord Gadelo, ruler of 42 star systems. He’s not happy. He doesn’t trust the Guardian, but he’s wrong. After Lord Gandelo disappears in a huff of smoke, Triple A visits the hell planet where Rogol Zaar, the beast man […]

X-Men Red Annual #1 review

Jean Grey is talking to someone, explaining that she was the Phoenix, and died, and came back. She’s not willing to accept the hate-filled world she’s awoken to. She thinks back to the day she returned, and how overwhelming it was to meet her X-Men friends once more. Seeking to make connections with the […]