Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow #2

Supergirl and Ruthye are on a space coach. Where are they goin’, I don’t know. When will they get there, I ain’t certain. All I know is they are on their way. But wait, where’s Krypto the Superdog? At the end of last issue, a drunken foray to a red sun world had climaxed with […]

Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow #1 review

On a distant world, in a dirty drinking den, a young farm girl, Ruthye, bids to hire a bounty hunter to track down Krem, the killer of her father. He wants the job, but not on her conditions. A stranger rises to protect the vengeful girl. The bounty hunter is left to lick his wounds, […]

Wonder Girl #1 review

Born in Brazil, raised in Boise, Yara Flow is taking her first trip to the land of her birth since she was brought the the US as a tot. On the plane, she’s dreaming. In Rio de Janeiro, Yara’s bus tour is interrupted by a road accident, prompting her to leap into action. The pleasant […]

Captain Marvel #27 review

It’s the morning after the dystopia before. Carol Danvers is back from a dark 2052 where she had a major victory, but failed to save as many people as she would wish. A personal loss was her relationship with James Rhodes and now, 12 days on, Captain Marvel just wants to hide away from the […]

Future State: Wonder Woman #1 review

In the Amazon jungle, a strange young woman battles a hydra. She wins, and begins sawing off a horn, annoying a local spirit. But Yara Flor and Caipora are frenemies, and soon team up on a quest to enter the Underworld. The headline here is the art. Joelle Jones’ compositions and characterisations are stunning 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 […]

Aquaman #65 review

Aquaman is at the mercy of his half-brother Orm, the Ocean Master, who is obsessed with gaining the throne of Atlantis. Arthur Curry, though, isn’t without allies, and he sends out the telepathic call. Ocean Master isn’t ready to go down without a fight, and Aquaman gives him one. Soon, there’s nothing to do but […]

Superman: Man of Tomorrow #19 review

Superman and Batman are alone in the Justice League watchtower, having a post-battle debrief. The Man of Steel is disappointed by Batman’s tendency to go it alone mid-mission. The conversation is nipped in the bud as a group of evil Batmen and Supermen emerge from the multiverse… the ‘World’s Vilest’. With Batman and Superman at […]

Superman: Man of Tomorrow #17 review

Something weird is going on at Metropolis General Hospital. Purple energy seeps out of the building and a force field stops anyone entering. Inside, the patients and staff have been taken hostage. The copter cops saved, Superman is able to get information from police chief Maggie Sawyer. They’re dealing with someone named Dax, a powerful […]

Batman #100 review

It’s his greatest triumph. After a full-on battle with his arch foe, he lives to fight another day. Happy Birthday, dear Joker… Batman may as well not be in this book, for how effective he is. Batgirl looks good, reviving her Oracle persona. Nightwing, his memories restored, gives the Joker’s goons a good kicking. Red […]