Superman #3 review

Parasites are popping up across Metropolis in all shapes and sizes. If Superman and the Super Family don’t contain them the world could be doomed. Unfortunately, as this issue begins a Parasite-tainted Superman arrives at Metropolis jail to absorb energy from one of the biggest power players on the planet. As it turns out, Superman […]

The Flash #797 review

Wally and Linda West’s twins Irey and Jai are well into the idea of being superheroes. What they’re less keen on is being attacked by arch-foes out for revenge before they’ve actually fought for the first time. That’s what happens when their uncle Ace – the current Kid Flash – agrees to babysit them for […]

Podcast Plugtime times 2 – Bob and Bobb and Bob’s Your Uncle

One of the nicest things about doing a comics blog is that comics podcast folk occasionally throw out an invitation to join them for a chat. I’ve had two this month, one to talk about a Silver Age comic, the other to chat early Bronze Age. The shows in question are Checkered Past, in which […]

Lazarus Planet: Revenge of the Gods #3 review

The story so far: mad Greek deity Hera has killed Zeus and is sending gods and monsters to attack Earth, the idea being that this will get people worshipping the Olympians once more. No, me neither. Anyway, Wonder Woman made a deal to spare the Amazons, but Hera immediately reneged on it and the ladies […]

Superman: Lost #2 review

Superman is home. Physically at least. Sent light years away from Earth in the act of saving the world from a quantum singularity, Clark has found his way back to Lois. He’s been back over a week, but isn’t able to slot back into his life. He’s foetal, he has to be reminded to breathe […]

The Flash #796 review

It’s the finale to the One-Minute War storyline with the whole of the Flash Family united in fighting back against the Fraction. The Speed Force-tapping extraterrestrials have landed on Earth and frozen the populace as a precursor to stealing the planet’s resources. The speedsters’ efforts to reclaim the world – their powers mean they’re free […]

Adventures of Superman: Jon Kent #2 review

Earth 2 survivors Val-Zod and Red Tornado have journeyed to Earth 0 to warn that the evil Superman of Earth 3, Ultraman, is travelling across the Multiverse, murdering ‘himself’. Which puts Jon Kent’s father in danger. The senior Superman is off world but young Superman has another personal connection to the threat. As a child […]

Lazarus Planet: Revenge of the Gods #2 review

The assault on Earth masterminded by the mad god Hera continues, with giants attacking occupied buildings in Philadelphia. Billy Batson calls down the magical lightning to become the hero Shazam (Captain Marvel!) but doesn’t find saving the day simple. Happily, sister Shazam (Mary Marvel!) appears and takes over while Billy heads off to find out […]

Action Comics #1053 review

It’s the third month of Action Comics’ new anthology format and the best issue yet. Starting with the Superman story – or really, the Super Family story – writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson and illustrator Rafa Sandoval do a great job of balancing scenes of intense drama with more personal moments. If you’re new to the […]

Unstoppable Doom Patrol #1 review

The Doom Patrol have a mission – find the new ‘monsters’ of the DC Universe and save them from society. Because they’re not monsters, they’re victims of the Lazarus Planet event, ordinary people changed into something else by a magical resin. They may have great power, but with great power comes people wanting to exploit […]