Fire & Ice: Welcome to Smallville #1 review

Smallville, Kansas, home of Jonathan and Martha Kent, Superman’s parents. It’s the place any Super Family member worthy of the name visits when they need some downtime. A place where smalltown values maintain. So why are sophisticated Justice League legends Fire and Ice moving there? And they’re not alone. Former Justice League International major domo […]

Superman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor #1 review

Lex Luthor is dying. In the course of plotting against Superman he’s poisoned his body beyond any cure… at least any cure he can find. But can Superman help? It’s a given that a hero as compassionate as Superman would attempt to save his worst enemy – on condition that if he succeeds, Luthor answers […]

DC Pride #1 review

DC’s latest 100-page giant is dedicated to the company’s non-straight heroes, some well-known, others less so. The company pretty proud of this one, down to commissioning a rainbow version of the DC bullet from Daniel Qasar, the man behind the Progress Pride flag. And rather festive it is too. The issue also has an introduction […]

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’ […]

The Sandman Universe Presents: Hellblazer #1 review

‘I’m a nasty piece of work, chief. Ask anybody.’ So said John Constantine on his debut in Swamp Thing #37. He said it again on DC’s Legends of Tomorrow. And he states this once more in this special from DC’s new Black Label imprint, and the callback couldn’t be more appropriate. Because this is John […]

Wonder Woman #51 review

Some time ago, Wonder Woman sent would-be murderess Mayfly to jail for a long stretch. The last person she expects to visit her is Diana. But here she is. Maybe it’s Diana’s aura of truth, but despite her deep antagonism, Mayfly opens up. Diana visits once more. And continues calling every couple of months for […]