Comics Reviews: New Titans 64, Legion 5, Suicide Squad 39

New Titans 64 coverNew Titans #64 – “Scourge” – Marv Wolfman/Tom Grummett/Al Vey

Last issue, the Titans were attacked by some of the strange were-creatures they’ve been trying to find. Raven and Jericho were both wounded and the other Titans are worried, since victims of the were-creatures usually turn into mindless slaves. Starfire pursues the werebat who wounded Raven, but has to stop to rescue an innocent bystander, allowing the creature to escape (although she does blast a rapist, thinking he was the werebat). Continue reading “Comics Reviews: New Titans 64, Legion 5, Suicide Squad 39”

Comics Reviews: Justice League America 36, Justice League Europe 12

Justice League America 36 coverJustice League America #36 – “Gnort By Gnortwest” – Keith Giffen, J.M. DeMatteis/Tom Artis/Art Nichols

This one starts with Gnort (the incredibly annoying Green Lantern) getting bored and deciding to drop in to see his “friends” in the Justice League. Meanwhile, an alien called the Scarlet Skier is released from prison and vows to get revenge on the one who sent him there … which just happens to be Gnort. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Justice League America 36, Justice League Europe 12”

Comics Reviews: Batman 445, Detective 612, Legends of the Dark Knight 5

Batman 445 coverBatman #445 – “Red Square Bloody Square” – Marv Wolfman/Jim Aparo/Mike DeCarlo

This one starts with Batman tracking down a self-styled vigilante (the Slasher) who uses various edged weapons to kill people. Thanks to Batman’s intricate knowledge of Gotham (including the sewer system), he anticipates Slasher’s moves and pounds him. In Moscow, another serial killer is on the loose, but this one seems to be targeting only certain people, those on a specific list. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Batman 445, Detective 612, Legends of the Dark Knight 5”

Comics Reviews: Wonder Woman 39, Green Arrow 29, Firestorm 94

Wonder Woman 39 coverWonder Woman #39 – “Poisoned Souls” – George Perez, Mindy Newell/Chris Marrinan/Mike Machlan

Last issue, Diana was ambushed by Eris (Goddess of Discord) who had already taken over Menalippe and Penelope. Eris wants to sow chaos on Paradise Island for the guests from the outside world and she’s off to a pretty good start, replacing the three Amazons with simulacra and using them to stir up trouble. Diana’s soul is trapped but tries to fight back out of pure instinct. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Wonder Woman 39, Green Arrow 29, Firestorm 94”

Xena Reviews: Season 6, Episode 19

Xena title cardMany Happy Returns – Director: Mark Beesley/Writers: Liz Friedman, Vanessa Place

This one starts with Xena and Gabi talking about Gabi’s birthday, which is the next day. Gabi’s impatient for her present, but Xena wants to get in a few birthday pranks first, which Gabi definitely isn’t looking forward to. (Xena gets her right away with the old “grease on the telescope” gag.) Continue reading “Xena Reviews: Season 6, Episode 19”

Comics Reviews: New Titans 63, Legion 4, Suicide Squad 38

New Titans 63 coverNew Titans #63 – “Into the Darkness” – Marv Wolfman/Tom Grummett/Bob McLeod

This one starts with Deathstroke (aka Terminator) breaking into Gar (Changeling) Logan’s room and holding a knife to his throat. Deathstroke isn’t there to threaten Gar, just to let him know that he has reasons for trying to kill Lanier and his lycanthropic friends (as we saw last issue). Gar tells the rest of the Titans, who are at the hospital where Troia is recovering from a lycanthrope attack. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: New Titans 63, Legion 4, Suicide Squad 38”

Comics Reviews: Justice League America 35, Justice League Europe 11

Justice League America 35 coverJustice League America #35 – “Lifeboat” – Keith Giffen, J.M. DeMatteis/Adam Hughes/Art Nichols, Jose Marzon, Joe Rubinstein

Last issue, Booster Gold and Blue Beetle set up a casino on Kooeykooeykooey, a Pacific island whose natives thought the League’s presence might keep away the world powers. But the island turned out to have a mind of its own and decided to uproot and drift away, causing havoc with the tourists and residents alike. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Justice League America 35, Justice League Europe 11”

Xena Reviews: Season 6, Episode 18

Xena title cardWhen Fates Collide – Director: John Fawcett/Writer: Katherine Fugate

This one starts with a flashback to Destiny, where Caesar had Xena crucified on the beach. Turns out Caesar has escaped from Tartarus (things have gotten a bit lax since Xena killed Hades) and chained up the Fates so he can change his own history. He decides to reweave the Fates’ Loom to make it so he didn’t try to kill Xena all those years ago. The scene shifts to Rome where Caesar and Brutus are discussing emissaries from Lao Ma. A black-clad warrior woman rides in, scattering the soldiers and riding right up to Caesar and Brutus. It turns out to be Xena, who is now Empress of Rome … and Caesar’s wife. Continue reading “Xena Reviews: Season 6, Episode 18”

Comics Reviews: Batman 444, Detective 611, Legends of the Dark Knight 4

Batman 444 coverBatman #444 – “Crimesmith and Punishment” – Marv Wolfman/Jim Aparo/Mike DeCarlo

Last issue, Batman caught some thieves who were working for a criminal mastermind known as Crimesmith. But when Batman tried to get one of the thieves to talk about his boss, the guy was immolated by an incendiary device Crimesmith had earlier injected into his neck. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Batman 444, Detective 611, Legends of the Dark Knight 4”