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 […]

Doom Patrol #7 review

This is one of those comic books in which the stars of the show hardly appear, but you’re having such a good time it’s barely noticeable. So Robotman, Elasti-Woman and Negative Man are off panel until the final page of the story, recovering from the events of Blackest Night and awaiting transport home. This leaves […]

Siege #2 review

This issue, an Avenger dies! Not ‘alf! Before reading this I’d seen internet hints, but managed not to be spoiled as to who was slain, and how. Needless to say, it wasn’t who I was expecting, and it wasn’t how I was expecting. And that’s all I’m saying, other than if you’ve not read it […]

Justice Society of America Annual #2 review

The All-Stars respond to the news that one of their members, Magog, has organised a prison break. Of course, he hasn’t, but he’s such an obnoxious, irritating, hotheaded pultroon that he’s soon fighting his colleagues rather than bad guys. Did he think to tell his team-mates in advance? Does he take 30 seconds to explain […]