Superman & Robin Special #1 review

Well, here’s a surprise – a new one-shot starring Jon Kent and Damian Wayne. I don’t know why the the Super Sons title has been set aside, Damian and Jon have established their brand, and no matter that Superboy is now Superman, they’ll always be the Super Sons. Heck, when I saw the name of […]

Superman: Son of Kal-El #7 review

Well, there’s a cover. New Superman Jon Kent protesting against climate change with a bunch of equally earnest kids, including boyfriend Jay. Actually, forget the ‘earnest’ bit, after his improved performance last time I’m back to trusting Jay not one bit. Oh, and there’s Aqualad… and is that a sea monster? Anyway, the cover reminds […]

Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow #7 review

After months of pursuit, Supergirl, aided by her pet pal Comet, has captured Krem, the thug who murdered the father of her young friend Ruthye. But Krem has allies too, space pirates determined to free him and kill Kara. While Supergirl fights them in space, below, Comet guards Ruthye. The Super Horse isn’t there, though, […]

The Batman and Scooby-Doo Mysteries #10 review

On the one hairy hand, this issue’s cover gives away the identity of the furry fellow attacking attractions in Florida. On the other, that ‘Shaggy, man’ gag is just so good, and Dario Brizuela’s illustration, coloured by Franco Riesco, will surely shift some copies. And anyway, the reveal of the old Justice League threat isn’t […]

World of Krypton #2 review

After an assassination attempt on Jor-El, Zor-El and baby Kara Zor-El, black sheep of the family Kru-El is put on trial. New Head of Planetary Security Dru-Zod – he won the role by saving the Els – wants to come down heavy on Kru, who hoped to wipe out his cousins so he’d be head […]

One-Star Squadron #2 review

Minute Man isn’t a big name among superheroes. A legacy hero, he depends upon the Miraclo drug created by Rex Mason for his vigour, but unlike the original Hourman he doesn’t get 60 minutes of strength – the clue’s in the name. A minute of super powers isn’t going to get you into the Justice […]

Justice League Incarnate #3 review

Finally, after more than a decade of nonsense, Donna Troy gets the moment she deserves. Sure it’s not main-universe Donna Troy, but what does that even mean when continuity shifts every couple of years? The last Crisis event, Death Metal, ended with an infinite collection of multiverses in play. The Donna we’re seeing most regularly […]

Superman: Son of Kal-El #6 review

A rare medical condition afflicts some people with ‘face blindness’, an inability to recognise folk from one meeting to the next. This might explain why Lois Lane couldn’t connect the dots between Clark Kent and Superman when he took his glasses off and changed clothes. It turns out things are worse than that for Lois… […]

The Flash #777 review

Our hero, Wally West, finds himself on an unexpected mission with the Justice League. It’s not the garden variety JL, though, it’s offshoot Justice League Dark, the specialist magic unit who hang out in the Hall of Justice basement. Right now, though, they’re on the home planet of member Amethyst, the Gemworld. And one of […]

Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow #6 review

After a rather large diversion due to a magical Mordru globe, Supergirl and space ward Ruthye catch up to Krem, who killed the latter’s father. Krem has another globe, and he sics it on Kara… but it has to catch her first. And Kara has called in the cavalry. As Maid of Might and Steed […]