Phoenix #1 review

We begin with a world in turmoil as the religiously oppressed populace tremble at the coming of the Phoenix. Their fear is understandable but misplaced. Across the galaxy, a prison breakout is in progress. As Nova and friends try to put a lid on things Jean Grey, having saved a world, talks to husband Scott […]

Justice League: Road to Dark Crisis #1 review

There’s a Crisis coming. Isn’t there always? ‘Dark Crisis’ sounds like we’re going deep into DC self-parody territory, but let’s withhold judgment until it kicks off. This one-off is the pre-match team talk, as participants gather, knowing there’s a challenge ahead but not knowing if they’ll win or lose. The cover by artist Daniel Sampere […]

Strange Love Adventures #1 review

It’s almost St Valentine’s Day, which means it’s time for another DC giant collection of all-new tales of ‘like, love and loss’. The book kicks off with a perfectly pink cover starting Harley Quinn and a dinosaur from illustrator Yanick Paquette and colourist Nathan Fairbairn. The throwback cover dress, complete with homage Comics Code Authority […]

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 […]