Woah! How’s that for a provocative, click-baity title? I wonder how many comments we’ll get from folks who don’t read the article? Let me know when I get back from bathing in my tub of ill-gotten ad revenue.
But seriously, the title isn’t entirely click-bait. Batman getting his booty handed to him (again) in Detective Comics doesn’t quite measure up to a major Rebirth development in Action Comics. Orphan’s mama-drama looks pretty bland compared to Superboy’s struggle to reunite with his parents. No contest.
Jon’s buddy (hah!) Damian had a great showing in Teen Titans, which also introduced fan-favorite Aqualad into the mix. Bats and the Turtles had another adventure, too. It was a good week in comics, I think—even if our main Bat-book didn’t deliver the goods. What was your favorite?
Batgirl #9
Sarcasm aside, unless Ethan is running some kind of fertility clinic scam and these two characters are going to be swept up in some startled web of insemination intrigue, I have no idea what any of this has to do with anything.
– Elena (read the full review)
Batman/TMNT Adventures #5
The high energy and frenetic pace of the visuals make the thin narrative fly by. They also make it forgivable, as there’s really only one motive with this series: have fun.
– Jay (read the full review)
Batman ’66 Meets Wonder Woman ’77 #3
This installment looks great, with some truly brilliant architectural design work, and the narrative has started to gel.
– Jay (read the full review)
Batman Beyond #6
This is a much better direction for Batman Beyond, and even though it took some time and growing pains to reach this point, I’m happy we’re here.
– Josh (read the full review)
Detective Comics #953
After an intriguing prelude, “League of Shadows” is in a rut, and “Kiss of the Dragon” is little more than spinning wheels.
– Brian (read the full review)
Detective Comics, Vol. 8: Blood of Heroes
I’ve always viewed Jim Gordon’s stint as a low-point for Batman comics, and this trade exemplifies why.
– Josh (read the full review)
Mother Panic #5
The narrative is inconsistent, unfocused, and quite frankly, not worth your money.
– Josh (read the full review)
Suicide Squad #14
In the end though, despite it’s fumbles, this was another solid turnout for Suicide Squad.
– Josh (read the full review)
Teen Titans #6
A very good start to the book’s second arc, Teen Titans #6 has plenty to laugh at, while trimming (much of) the undesirable elements that clung to the fringes of “Damian Knows Best”.
– Brian (read the full review)
