Justice League Odyssey #19 review

Darkseid has taken over Starfire and she’s working with a couple of other minions to take down her former Justice League allies. Said allies are hiding out with Epoch, the Lord of Time, whose mastery of time energy means he can hold off the bad guys. Heck, he’s even got time to run scenarios showing […]

The Flash #750 review

Action Comics #1000, Detective Comics #1000, Wonder Woman #750… all recent 80-page giant celebrations courtesy of the marvel that is comic book maths. Now it’s the Flash’s turn and at last, an issue I can heartily recommend – six stories ranging from decent to superb, gorgeous pin-ups and, running though it all, a love for […]

Strange Adventures #1 review

Adam Strange has written a book about his heroic exploits on the planet Rann. But not everyone’s a fan. The Mr Miracle creative team of Tom King and Mitch Gerads are back for another 12-issue series looking at one of DC’s fan favourite properties. And if you liked that series, you’ll probably like this first […]

John Constantine: Hellblazer #4 review

Back in the UK after years away, John decides it’s time to get back to basics. And that means looking good – yes, the old trenchcoat stays, but underneath, a natty new suit, pocket hankie optional. Sadly, the smart look lasts about as long as it takes him to step outside his new flat. ‘Fan’ […]

Fantastic Four: Grimm Noir #1

Ben Grimm is having nightmares. Seated by a rear window, new wife Alicia Masters has something else on her mind. As the bad dreams continue, Alicia brings her sculpting skills to bear on Ben’s fears. And the hero decides to bring in a specialist. I hadn’t heard this one-off was coming, but when I saw […]

Batman/Superman #7 review

General Zod is mourning the Bottle City of Kandor, the last remnant of Krypton’s civilisation, recently smashed to smithereens by the extraterrestrial monster Rogol Zaar. In the Wake of the Batman Who Laughs affair, the World’s Finest heroes are testing a computer algorithm that helps them ‘evaluate potential threats’. Their new project leads them to […]

Action Comics #1020 review

‘Forty minutes ago.’ Young Justice arrive at the Hall of Justice, with Conner Kent nervously hoping to meet Superman. He knows he’s living in a version of earth that’s not the one he knew. Superman arrives, but there’s no time for chat. ‘Eight and a half minutes ago…’ Actually, I’m not that sure. In the […]

Amethyst #1 review

When I am an old woman I shall wear purple. So goes the famous poem by Jenny Joseph. Well, Amy Winston isn’t old, but boy, does she wear a lot of purple. It goes with the territory – literally, because as well as being a teenage girl, she’s Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld. Just look at […]

Dan DiDio leaves DC

Well, that was a surprise. Last night the news came that Dan DiDio was no longer DC co-publisher. Bleeding Cool is reporting that he was fired for ‘fostering a poor work environment’. Which sounds awful, I’ve worked in places where just one manager could turn the air toxic. It also sounds like a contrived accusation […]

Wonder Twins #12 review

Wonder Twin Powers… de-activate! It’s the final issue of the wonderful series from Wonder Comics starring the Wonder Twins. Actually, it’s the second final issue, as the book was originally a six-part mini that was so well received, so soon, that it was quickly recommissioned for a second batch, with only a month or so […]