Category: Comics Reviews

Comics Reviews: Legion of Super-Heroes 25, New Teen Titans 23, All-Star Squadron 60, Infinity Inc 29

Legion of Super-Heroes 25 coverLegion of Super-Heroes #25 – “Revelation” – Paul Levitz/Greg LaRocque/Mike DeCarlo, Arne Starr

This one starts with Emerald Empress addressing the new Fatal Five: Persuader, Flare, Caress, and a mystery member who apparently knows the Legion’s secrets quite well. I guess we’re supposed to think it’s Sensor Girl, since she left the Legion last issue, but all we see is a shadow. Meanwhile, the Legionnaires are searching for Sensor Girl, hoping she hasn’t joined the Fatal Five. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Legion of Super-Heroes 25, New Teen Titans 23, All-Star Squadron 60, Infinity Inc 29”

Comics Reviews: Superman 422, Action 582, DC Comics Presents 96, JLA 253

Superman 422 coverSuperman #422 – “Dark Moon Rising” – Marv Wolfman/Curt Swan/Larry Mahlstedt, Tom Yeates

This one starts with a guy being chased into the subway by a bunch of well-dressed men with guns. They corner him, but get a surprise when he turns into a werewolf and pounds them. Despite his bestial instincts, the werewolf refrains from killing any of his assailants. The oncoming subway scares him and he attackers the driver, but again stops short of killing him. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Superman 422, Action 582, DC Comics Presents 96, JLA 253”

Comics Reviews: Batman 398, Detective 565, Adventures of the Outsiders 36, Outsiders 10

Batman 398 coverBatman #398 – “About Faces” – Doug Moench/Tom Mandrake

This one continues from last issue, with Catwoman pissed off that Batman won’t trust her with the details of his plan for Two-Face and how Circe fits into it. She not really jealous of Circe, just mad that Batman won’t give her 100% of himself. They argue for a while about who has the bigger trust issues, and Batman admits he loves before revealing that he wants to try and change Two-Face back to the good person he was before his face was scarred. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Batman 398, Detective 565, Adventures of the Outsiders 36, Outsiders 10”

Comics Reviews: Green Lantern 202, Firestorm 49, Vigilante 31, Warlord 107

Green Lantern 202 coverGreen Lantern #202 – “Turf” – Steve Englehart/Joe Staton/Mark Farmer

This one starts with John Stewart, Kilowog, and Salakk heading to the Pacific island where Hector Hammond was based. Hammond is gone, but they run into Dr. Polaris and his henchmen Dropded, Throttle, and Truk (who looks like a Transformers reject). Dr. Polaris was looking to recruit Hammond and assumes the Lanterns got to him first, until John corrects him. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Green Lantern 202, Firestorm 49, Vigilante 31, Warlord 107”

Comics Reviews: Legion of Super-Heroes 24, New Teen Titans 22, All-Star Squadron 59, Infinity Inc 28

Legion of Super-Heroes 24 coverLegion of Super-Heroes #24 – “Suspicion” – Paul Levitz/Greg LaRocque/Larry Mahlstedt

The main story in this issue is about the Legionnaires’ feelings about Sensor Girl and her identity. It opens with a number of them talking about her before realizing her powers might let her listen in on their conversation. (And as we see, that’s exactly what she is doing.) Out near Montauk, Wildfire, Polar Boy, and Colossal Boy are heading to the Legion Academy to investigate the disappearance of a student named Mentalla. (When they’re first discussing it, Wildfire says Sensor Girl disappeared, but I’m assuming that’s a mistake.) Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Legion of Super-Heroes 24, New Teen Titans 22, All-Star Squadron 59, Infinity Inc 28”

Comics Reviews: Superman 421, Action 581, DC Comics Presents 95, JLA 252

Superman 421 coverSuperman #421 – “Imp TV” – Cary Bates/Curt Swan/Dave Hunt

This one starts with various people (Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, Perry White, Lana Lang) seeing a disturbing sight on their televisions … Superman lying unconscious in a strange room. Turns out Superman’s plight is being broadcast on every network and cable channel in the vicinity. As Superman’s friends gather at the Galaxy Building, they speculate on who could be behind this. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Superman 421, Action 581, DC Comics Presents 95, JLA 252”

Comics Reviews: Batman 397, Detective 564, Adventures of the Outsiders 35, Outsiders 9

Batman 397 coverBatman #397 – “Binary Brains” – Doug Moench/Tom Mandrake

This one starts right after last issue, with Robin dragging a dope dealer (who’s been supplying dealers in local schools) into police headquarters. Robin informs Commissioner Gordon and Harvey Bullock that Two-Face is back and he took the dope dealer down in the process of robbing him. Gordon contacts Arkham Asylum while Bullock lights up the Bat-Signal. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Batman 397, Detective 564, Adventures of the Outsiders 35, Outsiders 9”

Comics Reviews: Green Lantern 201, Firestorm 48, Vigilante 30, Warlord 106

Green Lantern 201 coverGreen Lantern #201 – “Setting Up Shop” – Steve Englehart/Joe Staton/Mark Farmer

Last issue, the Guardians of the Universe took off to parts unknown with the Zamarons to start a new cosmic race or something. Before leaving, they told Hal Jordan and John Stewart they should both base themselves on Earth because Earth is destined to produce the successor race to the Guardians … in a few thousand years. Naturally, Katma Tui decided to relocate to Earth (since she and John are in love) and Arisia wanted to come along (since she still has the hots for Hal). Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Green Lantern 201, Firestorm 48, Vigilante 30, Warlord 106”

Comics Reviews: Legion of Super-Heroes 23, New Teen Titans 21, All-Star Squadron 58, Infinity Inc. 27

Legion of Super-Heroes 23 coverLegion of Super-Heroes #23 – “Back Home in Hell” – Paul Levitz/Steve Lightle, Greg LaRocque/Mike DeCarlo

This one starts with alarms going off in Legion Headquarters, bringing a bunch of Legionnaires running to Brainiac 5’s lab. Turns out it’s just Mon-El, freaking out and smashing up the place. Lately Mon-El has been developing an immunity to the serum he’s been taking for years to keep him from dying of lead poisoning (Daxamites being especially sensitive to lead). Now the serum has completely worn off and Mon-El is dying. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Legion of Super-Heroes 23, New Teen Titans 21, All-Star Squadron 58, Infinity Inc. 27”

Comics Reviews: Superman 420, Action 580, DC Comics Presents 94, JLA 251

Superman 420 coverSuperman #420 – “And We Are the Dreamers of Dreams” – Elliot S! Maggin/Curt Swan/Dave Hunt

This one starts with superman seemingly in some kind of Paradise, surrounded by his long-gone family and other friends. Superman runs into a kid named Chris Parker Hunt, who’s a little strange, but their meeting is cut short when soldiers on winged horses swoop down to attack. Superman soon finds out the soldiers’ weapons can hurt him and his powers are acting weird, but by exerting his will power he manages to re-activate his powers. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Superman 420, Action 580, DC Comics Presents 94, JLA 251”