DC Comics Archive

0November 2, 2011
IDW Takes Star Trek to the Past and the Future

Kirk, Spock, McCoy, and the rest of the original era Enterprise crew has gotten a work out from IDW Publishing (idwpublishing.com) in the last few weeks. In the “new” timeline,…
0October 22, 2011
Captain Atom #2: A true evolution is beginning

To say I didn’t like the first issue of Captain Atom was an understatement. There was a major disconnect in the first issue, trying to push Captain Atom to literally…
0October 21, 2011
Does darkness rise on Justice League #2?

Justice League had a lot to live up to in the second issue. It’s under more scrutiny to live up or exceed the expectations of the first. If anyone could…
0October 16, 2011
The Shade #1: A long awaited series finally arrives!

Anyone who followed James Robinson’s Starman knows that outside the creation of Jack Knight, The Shade was a character that got revitalized by that series. Needless to say when people…
1October 14, 2011
Teen Titans: A Bold New Start

“Titans” has been a word that really has been thrown around in the DC Universe for years. I fondly remember when “New Teen Titans” was one of my favorite titles,…
0October 11, 2011
Action Comics #2: Superman Captured!?

Action Comics #1 was released to mixed reactions across the board within the New 52. In my own review, I was impressed by the fact that Grant Morrison is showing…
0October 11, 2011
The Flash: Off and Running, but to Where?

The Fastest Man Alive has been a very important figure in the DC Universe for a long time, no matter whom it was. For many readers, Barry Allen is their…
0October 10, 2011
Supernatural brought to you by Brian Wood

Supernatural is a show on formerly the WB network now on the CW, that I’ve followed since the first season. The series follows the adventures of Sam and Dean Winchester…
1October 8, 2011
Barnes and Noble puts the hammer down! Pulls 100 DC GN’s from stores

Yesterday Barnes and Noble made a decision that’s unusual in bookstores as of late. Pulling one hundred DC Graphic Novels from all 750 of their stores across the country. This…
0October 4, 2011
Four Batman Titles: Too Much of a Good Thing?

Batman is one of my favorite characters, and I have always enjoyed the different facets of the character. He has a rich and full life, both as Batman and as…
0September 30, 2011
Aquaman #1: The King of Atlantis has come forth to the New 52

If Aquaman was in a yearbook he would have been voted most likely to have a failed relaunch of his character. At one point or another, someone has tried a…
1September 29, 2011
The Nuclear Men unleash The Fury of Firestorm!

The Fury of Firestorm: The Nuclear Men #1 is a series that’s been on my radar since the DC Relaunch was first announced. The design of Firestorm has been a favorite of…
0September 29, 2011
Red Hood And The Outlaws Should Be Outlawed!

I’ll make no bones about it … I was not at all impressed with issue #1 of “Red Hood and the Outlaws” for a number of reasons. I think it…
1September 25, 2011
Is Captain Atom the next evolution?

Captain Atom out of all the New 52 is the comic I’m not sure people knew what to think of. It’s a more low key title in the New 52. If…
0September 19, 2011
The Suicide Squad is activated!

Ah, Suicide Squad, the book of the New 52 I was looking forward to and dreading all at the same time. I’ve been a follower of the Squad for the past…
0September 15, 2011
Batman and Robin: The Dynamic Dud

After reading last week’s first issues of “Batgirl” and “Detective Comics,” I had high hopes for the whole Bat-family of titles. Unfortunately, reading this week’s “Batman and Robin” #1, I’m…
0September 15, 2011
Just what voices are in Grifter’s head?

Grifter #1 has put a unique twist on anything you’ve ever known about Grifter. Nathan Edmonson, who you might know from “Who is Jake Ellis” has rebuilt Grifter from the…
0September 12, 2011
Action Comics #1: Grant Morrison gives us his take on Superman

The reactions were mixed when Action Comics #1 was announced for the New 52. A series set in the early days of Superman in the new DC Universe. Grant Morrison’s…
0September 11, 2011
Detective Comics Perfectly Returns to its Roots

Since its debut back in 1937, “Detective Comics” has been known for gritty and edgy detective stories. Naturally, the title’s biggest claim to fame was when the character Batman was…
0September 9, 2011
Swamp Thing rises in the New 52

Swamp Thing has suffered from being in limbo across the DC and Vertigo universes for years, until he came back recently in Brightest Day. That turned into a muddled mess,…
0September 9, 2011
Batgirl: Babs Is Back!!

I remember watching reruns of the 1960s TV series “Batman” and even though it was campy and humorous, I liked the characters. Especially Batgirl, Barbara Gordon. Girls could look up…
0September 8, 2011
Justice League International #1: A Review

It was almost strange to walk into my local comic book shop Wednesday to get this week’s books. While The New 52 kicked off officially last week with “Justice League”…
0September 1, 2011
Flashpoint: It All Changes Here

Finally, the issue for which DC comics readers have been waiting all summer. “Flashpoint” #5 is here, and with it, the change to everything we know. This one issue tells…
0September 1, 2011
The New 52 begins with Justice League #1

The Justice League have arrived to lead us into the brave new world of the New 52. With this title, Justice League #1, The DC Relaunch is here. Bringing with…
0August 31, 2011
The DC Universe: All Good Things Come to an End

So, everything is about to change in the DC Universe. One door closes with “Flashpoint” #5, and another opens with “Justice League” #1. But are things going out with a…
0August 29, 2011
Back to the 90′s with Justice League America

Out of the Retroactive books that DC Comics announced, there was one in particular I was excited about. Keith Giffen, J.M. Dematteis, and Kevin McGuire returning to the Justice League…
1August 27, 2011
Wonder Woman’s Odyssey … All a Dream?

Time to enter the wayback machine. The year is 1986, and fans of the highly popular nighttime soap opera “Dallas” are shocked to discover that all of season eight of…
0August 20, 2011
Justice League Says Farewell – For Now

There’s a common saying: “You never forget your first (fill in the blank).” If you’re a Whovian, you never forget your first Doctor (even if another becomes your favorite later)….
0August 15, 2011
Flashpoint: Booster’s Exit a Disappointment

There have been many things I have really liked about the Flashpoint event. Other aspects, have been perhaps simply average. There was nothing I truly disliked about the event, until…
0August 8, 2011
Saying Goodbye to the Secret Six with #36

To say goodbye to the Secret Six with issue #36, truly breaks my heart. I followed every incarnation of this title since Gail Simone started this with Villains United in…