Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow #4 review

In which Kara Zor-El and protege Ruthye continue their quest to find the killer of the latter’s father. From world to world they go, always a step behind Krem and the band of murdering brigands he’s allied himself with. Everywhere she goes as she gathers information, Kara gives succour… … aid… … and even, hope! […]

Black Manta #1 review

When is a spin-off not a spin-off? When there’s no mother book. Along with Ocean Master, Black Manta is Aquaman’s most famous opponent, and here he is with a six-issue mini-series. Black Manta’s son, Aqualad, is also getting a limited run. Meanwhile, the Sea King, who has a blockbuster movie sequel coming, hasn’t had so […]

Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow #3 review

Kara and new friend Ruthye’s search for the killer of the latter’s father takes them to the world of Coronn. While Supergirl might accept the locals’ insistence that if the hired killer had been there, he’s gone, something else sets alarm bells ringing. The town of Maypole is rife with signs that a purple population […]

Batman ‘89 #1 review

If ever a comic book was to come with a soundtrack, this would be the one. Just looking at Joe Quinone’s picture-perfect cover plants Danny Elfman’s iconic theme in my head. ‘Dar-dar-dar-DAR-duh-dar…’ The issue opens with Gotham DA Harvey Dent about to ask girlfriend Barbara Gordon a very big question over a Hallowe’en dinner. He’s […]

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 […]