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Batman and Son is a 2006 comic book arc written by Grant Morrison and illustrated by Andy Kubert and Jesse Delperdang, appearing in Batman #655-658. This story introduced Damian Wayne, Batman’s son with Talia al Ghul, into the DC Universe. Damian, trained by the League of Assassins, is sent by Talia to disrupt Batman’s crime-fighting. Beyond the main story, the Batman
Read MorePoison Ivy: The Virtuous Cycle collects the first 6 issues and 2 prelude stories of the ongoing series by G. Willow Wilson & Marcio Takara. With 25 issues currently lined up and more on the way, it is one of the longest and most successful Poison Ivy series of all time. The book also won the Outstanding Comic Book award at
Read MoreJeff Lemire’s Frankenstein, Agent of S.H.A.D.E. is a nine-issue run focusing on the bizarre and scary adventures of Frankenstein and his allies. This series began in 2011 when DC Comics rebooted the DC universe with Geoff Johns’ Flashpoint and ran until 2013, after an additional eight issues by Matt Kindt. [Editor’s Note: This review of Frankenstein, Agent of S.H.A.D.E. was written
Read MoreSuperman Smashes the Klan is a three-issue miniseries from 2019, written by Gene Luen Yang and illustrated by Gurihiru. The first Superman comic from a creative team entirely of Asian descent, it is an intentionally refreshing retelling of the Superman origin story. And being outside from canon, it’s easily accessible for new readers as well. The resonant themes and lovable art
Read MoreSome friendships last a lifetime, some last even longer. Charles Rowland and Edwin Paine have just such a friendship. Both died when they were just kids at St. Hilarion’s Boarding School, admittedly a century apart. And both ran from death. Now they spend their time sneaking into theaters and searching for cases to solve. From the creative mind of Neil Gaiman
Read MoreHeartstopper is a recent addiction of mine and one that has changed my life in ways I can never fully explain. I had missed out on the craze when the first season released on Netflix, and it wasn’t until just a bit after the second season dropped before I got to it. I suppose I have the Cosmic Circle podcast to
Read MoreNever in my wildest dreams did I think I would see the Power Rangers crossover with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles again. Sure you might think I’m referring to the first comic crossover from Boom! Studios and IDW Publishing, which ran for 5 issues from 2019 to 2020. But no, I’m referring to the classic episode “Shell Shocked” from 1998’s Power
Read MoreWelcome back, everyone. As summer is ending, so are some of the stories we’ve been wrapped up in for the last few months. This week brings quite a few series and events to a close. But every ending is a new beginning and there are a few of those as well this week. Read on to learn more about the new
Read MoreHello again my fellow comic nerds. Come along with me as we journey through lands of secrets, fears, and what-ifs. Nothing is as it seems this week. Hidden tales and knowledge will come to light. Maybe not all will be revealed, but we’ll certainly know more than we do now after reading new comics from August 16, 2023. [This week’s comics
Read MoreThis week’s latest comics are scary good. From weddings (some people are terrified of them!) to teenagers (very scary), to serial killers and actual nightmare worlds, there’s something for every fear this week. So grab your cuddliest blanket, lock the door, and make sure to turn on all the lights before you settle down with the new comics from August 9,
Read MoreWow, it’s August already! Summer is flying by folks. June’s roses are gone so I guess it’s time to stop and smell the comicbook pages! Here are some of the new comics from August 2 2023 you should be on the lookout for: [This week’s comics are provided by Warp Zone Comics and Collectibles. Warning: My reviews of this week’s comics
Read MoreBlue Beetle: Graduation Day is the newest solo comics run of the modern Blue Beetle, Jaime Reyes. The six-issue mini from Josh Trujillo and Adrian Gutierrez continues from Jaime’s 2016 Rebirth series and comes at a time where the character’s profile is higher than ever. Inspired by the upcoming DC Studios film, Graduation Day aims for high synergy while balancing expansive
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