Dark Crisis: World Without a Justice League – Superman #1 review

Dark Crisis: World Without a Justice League – Superman. That’s a bit of a mouthful as titles go, but it does make clear what’s going on with the two stories in this Dark Crisis spin-off. Two? Yep, because as well as a main strip starting Superman and Superboy, there’s a back-up centring on Aquaman and […]

The Human Target #5 review

Christopher Chance is one week from death. A poison aimed at billionaire scumbag Lex Luthor was ingested by the Human Target and he’s on Day Five of 12 in his final countdown. He’s accepted that death is inevitable but is determined to solve one last case – who’s sending him (fingers crossed) heavenwards. His investigations […]

Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow #8 review

And here it is, the final issue of a mini-series that’s been dark. depressing, rambling and frustrating. So how is the conclusion? All of these, with an extra order of dark. The word I can’t get out of my mind is ‘vile’. Because while the final pages indicate that writer Tom King has been playing […]

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, […]

Nightwing #87 review

There’s a great little Fire and Water Presents podcast segment out there called Panel By Panel, in which my pal Siskoid and a guest chat about a single frame of comic art. Shows are short, about 20 minutes, as composition, execution, colours, storytelling and the like are discussed. If a panel from Nightwing #87 were […]

The Human Target #2 review

Christopher Chance has 11 days to live. Having accidentally imbibed poison meant for Lex Luthor, the Human Target is determined to solve the homicide before he signs off. Superhero medic Dr Mid-Nite has pinpointed the poison in his system as carrying extradimensional radiation linked to the ‘Bwah-Ha-Ha’ Justice League… was a rogue member trying to […]

Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow #5 review

‘The theme of this book is Supergirl is awesome and she saves the day.’ That’s Tom King talking on a recent episode of iFanboy’s Talksplode podcast. So when, exactly, will Supergirl be certified 100% awesome? This is the fifth of eight chapters and while I’ve praised the highs, there are far more lows for Supergirl. […]

The Human Target #1 review

Christopher Chance puts a target on his own back for a living, taking the place of men others would send to the grave. His latest client is businessman Lex Luthor, a man not short of enemies. So it’s an armour-padded suit and bald cap for Chance. While he survives the assassination attempt from a disgruntled […]

Wonder Woman 80th Anniversary 100pp Super-Spectacular #1 review

Marking eight decades of DC’s Amazing Amazon, here’s another giant anthology. Is it a thing of wonder? Michael W Conrad and Becky Cloonan begin with a character piece, as Steve Trevor shows Etta Candy a film he’s put together in tribute to the recently departed Diana. It includes tribute comments from fellow heroes, daring rescues, […]

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! […]