The Union #1 review

Britain is a bit of a mess right now, with Brexit dividing the nation. So what better time for a new superhero team with members from all corners of our islands? That’s the pitch for The Union, which kicks off with an animated adventure starring the Spirit of Britain, Britannia. In the real world, we […]

Justice League: Endless Winter #1 review

In Greenland, in the Arctic Circle, a Stagg Industries team is scavenging. On an island in the Arabian Sea, a cadre of criminals are catching some sun. The quiet moments don’t last, though. First, Catman, Rampage, Multiplex and Icicle are rudely interrupted by the Justice League of America. The Stagg team, though, are pleased to […]

Batman: Gotham Nights #22 review

As we all know, Santa can be everywhere at once, meaning all the world’s children get their presents on Christmas morning. Batman could do with the same ability when a toy coveted by all Gotham’s children turns deadly. Meet Benny, ‘The Hot Toy This Christmas’. The obvious thing to do is warn the citizens, get […]

The Other History of the DC Universe #1 review

… or, the Life Story of Black Lightning. ‘1972-1995: Jefferson Pierce’ is the official title of Book One of 12 Years a Slave writer John Ridley’s DC Black Label project, which looks at the DC Universe through the eyes of the marginalised. Future issues will focus on Teen Titans Mal and Karen Duncan, Gotham cop […]

Suicide Squad #11 review

When your book is called Suicide Squad, fatalities are to be expected. And, to be honest, enjoyed. What’s not expected is a resurrection. Sure, such things happen in superhero comics, but wouldn’t a Lazarus-like return in this series cheapen the brand? Not when the brand is the vision of writer Tom Taylor and artist Bruno […]

Action Comics #1027 review

Cloudbusting. A 1987 song by Kate Bush Red Cloudbusting. This. Oh, well done, Superman Family. Sorry, House of Kent. That’s what we’re calling Superman, Supergirl, Superboy, Superboy and, er, Brainiac 5 in 2020. The name doesn’t matter, though, it’s just great to see that uppity Red Cloud, aka Daily Planet reporter Robinson Goode, taken down. […]

Legion of Super-Heroes #11 review

It’s beginning to feel a lot like Legion… Earlier this week I was chatting on Twitter to other longtime Legion fans, saying that while I’m enjoying the latest Legion of Super-Heroes series, the team has rebooted so many times that I no longer think of any Legion beyond the original and Zero Hour versions as […]

Superman: Man of Tomorrow #20 review

Reporters Lois Lane and Clark Kent are surprised at the Daily Planet by an old friend with a new problem. Someone has claimed on a website that bar owner Bibbo Bibowski is the Man of Steel. Lois reckons Bibbo’s problem isn’t worth a story, but later, things escalate, with several dozen more people identified as […]

Dark Nights: Death Metal #5 review

If I were awarding a ‘line of the week’ award, it would go to the Penguin. I think ‘I have a very sharp rock’ is funny even without context – I’m a fan of Terra in Teen Titans Go! – but if you need such, Superman has gathered a squadron of supervillains to raze the […]

Wonder Woman: Agent of Peace #17 review

As opening pages go, this latest DC Digital First comic has quite the grabber. Diana has been tasked with protecting the teenage daughter of an ARGUS agent after a hit was put out on her. Effie Ying is 16, smart and almost inevitably annoying. Still, she doesn’t deserve a visit from these guys. ‘The Bodyguard’ […]