Superman #697 review

Behind a lovely Cafu cover featuring the slobberiest Krypto ever, it’s bits of Legionnaire business all round. The Espionage Squad finally reveals itself to Mon-El; police colleagues, the deli guy, a hover-cam . . . future teens all. But we still don’t learn what Chameleon Boy, Tellus, Starman, Sensor Girl, Matter-Eater Lad, Element Lad and […]

Ultimo #1 review . . .

. . . Stan Lee has lent his name to a manga book, Ultimo, by Hiroyuki Takei, about two porcelain dolls that come to life to manifest the eternal struggle between Good and Evil. I’m woefully ignorant of manga, but took a look at it anyway. And in the spirit of crossover comics I’m giving […]

Tiny Titans #25 review

They’re making comics you know, but not for me. I love that DC publishes a line for little kids, and have drooled over the like of Batman: The Brave and the Bold on occasion. Tiny Titans? Not so much? I tried a collection of Art Baltazar and Franco’s stories, then filed it under ‘colourfully bland’. […]

Justice League of America #42 review

Well, that was quick. Last issue wasn’t my favourite, but I was optimistic that writer James Robinson would soon get into his stride. But this is very soon – only the second issue of JLA with the new team presenting the new team and I thoroughly enjoyed it. There’s the fresh League, smiling as they […]

Supergirl #50 review

It’s Supergirl’s big anniversary issue, a time to celebrate. So why am I feeling a bit flat? The story’s inventive enough, with Supergirl battling to save Metropolis from Insect Queen. There are heroics aplenty, and Kara impresses by designing the tech that saves the day, something her more famous cousin couldn’t do. There’s a strong […]

Secret Six #18 review

The Secret Six’s encounter with the Suicide Squad concludes here with the factions teaming up to take down the Black Lantern Homicide Squad. Their secret weapon tallies with what we know about their weaknesses, but to my knowledge it’s a first for the Blackest Night crossover. This issue also sees the climax to Squad leader […]

Titans #22 review

It’s the final issue of The Titans. Well, sort of. The book continues next month with murdering madman Deathstroke helming a new villains-for-hire team, but no one cares. So let’s say goodbye to Nightwing, Raven, Flash . . . . . . hang on, none of them have featured roles here. Let’s say goodbye to […]

Tails of the Pet Avengers #1 review

If I could talk to the animals I’d tell them to read this book – I love me some Pet Avengers. They had a great mini series last year, an ongoing begins next month and here’s a special filled with solo stories of Earth’s Mightiest Species. Thor, Frog of Thunder, returns to his Central Park […]

Adventure Comics #7 review

‘What did Black Lantern Superboy do?’ That’s this issue’s title, one reflecting the Geoff Johns/Francis Manapul/Brian Buccellato serial that’s run through Adventure Comics since its revival last year. Because ‘What would Superman do?’ is the question Conner Kent finally answered to his satisfaction last month. But what would Black Lantern Superboy do? Click to enlarge […]

New Mutants #10 review

I used to love the New Mutants. The next generation of X-Men, they were a colourful bunch, with personalities and powers that set them apart from other mutant heroes. Their stories shifted from enjoyably X-Men-lite under Chris Claremont, Bob McLeod and Sal Buscema to insanely, entertainingly intense under Claremont and Bill Sienkiewicz. As the success […]