This Week in Comics: Spoiler alert!

Stephanie Brown made it clear two weeks ago that she doesn’t think Batman’s war is making the world a better place, and this week, she did something about it in the pages of Detective Comics #947. I’m curious to know what the rest of you thought about the conclusion to “The Victim Syndicate.”

A number of other series wrapped up arcs, and DKIII #7 finally shipped after numerous delays. Titans was very sweet, and outside Gotham (and current continuity), the first book of Supergirl: Being Super was a clinic in organic dialogue and character-building. What were your highlights?

All-Star Batman #5

Art by John Romita, Jr., Danny Miki, and Dean White
Art by John Romita, Jr., Danny Miki, and Dean White

It’s when things slow down and we’re supposed to be invested in more intimate moments that things don’t work the way they should.

– Jay (read the full review)

Batgirl #6

Art by Rafael Albuquerque
Art by Rafael Albuquerque

Hope Larson demonstrates that she can write a tight complex one-shot using lots of go-to comic tropes without completely rehashing tired scenarios.

– Elena (read the full review)

Batman, Vol. 7: Endgame

Art by Greg Capullo and FCO Plascencia
Art by Greg Capullo and FCO Plascencia

The emotional weight of Bruce’s struggle provides a lot of momentum, but even that weight has trouble getting traction once you slow down and think about some of the details.

– Brian (read the full review)

Batman Beyond #3

Art by Bernard Chang and Marcelo Maiolo
Art by Bernard Chang and Marcelo Maiolo

Compared to the momentum Jurgens and Chang had, it’s hard to look at the current arc as anything other than a work in progress.

– Josh (read the full review)

Dark Knight III: The Master Race #7

Art by Andy Kubert, Frank Miller, and Brad Anderson
Art by Andy Kubert, Frank Miller, and Brad Anderson

It may not be necessary, this series may be a cash grab, but this issue is at least worth reading.

– Jay (read the full review)

Detective Comics #947

Art by Jason Fabok and Brad Anderson
Art by Jason Fabok and Brad Anderson

Tynion is so amazingly gifted at simply letting these characters speak in their own voices that you’re practically begging for issues like this to come around so he can just do his thing.

– Brandon (read the full review)

Harley’s Little Black Book #5

Art by Neal Adams and Paul Mounts
Art by Neal Adams and Paul Mounts

Yes, lots of suspension of disbelief is required, but right now, as grim as 2016 seems to be going out, it’s nice to have something light and fluffy and fun to close out the year.

– Elena (read the full review)

Justice League vs. Suicide Squad #2

Art by Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson
Art by Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson

With a few exceptions, the dialogue this week is an utter waste of letterer Rob Leigh’s time and talent.

– Brian (read the full review)

Mother Panic #2

Art by Tommy Lee Edwards
Art by Tommy Lee Edwards

This issue slows the narrative down a little to focus a little more on character work, but also manages to create new mysteries and questions while answering a few as well.

– Josh (read the full review)

Super Powers #2

Art by Art Baltazar
Art by Art Baltazar

Baltazar and Franco know how to write stories that are engaging for all ages, and this is no exception.

– Jay (read the full review)

Teen Titans #3

Art by Jonboy Meyers
Art by Jonboy Meyers

So the plot has its weaknesses, and the artwork has trouble once the story gets more intimate, but it still largely works.

– Brian (read the full review)

Titans #6

Art by Brett Booth, Norm Rapmund, and Andrew Dalhouse
Art by Brett Booth, Norm Rapmund, and Andrew Dalhouse

he character work, action, and plot finally feel natural and honest, while the set-up for future plots has my incredibly giddy!

– Josh (read the full review)