Comics Reviews: New Titans 65, Legion 6, Suicide Squad 40

New Titans 65 coverNew Titans #65 – “Déja Vu” – Marv Wolfman/Tom Grummett/Al Vey

This one starts with Tim Drake going to see Dick Grayson, asking if he’ll train him to be Batman’s new partner. Dick starts by taking him to the park where they spend the entire day sitting across from a carousel. Tim figures it’s a lesson in patience (which is partly true), but when Dick asks him to describe every kid who rode the carousel in the last seven hours, Tim realizes the real lesson is about observation … and he hasn’t been very observant. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: New Titans 65, Legion 6, Suicide Squad 40”

Comics Reviews: Justice League America 37, Justice League Europe 13

Justice League America 37 coverJustice League America #37 – “Furballs” – Keith Giffen, J.M. DeMatteis/Adam Hughes/Art Nichols

This one starts with Blue Beetle and Booster Gold washing dishes at the Embassy to make up for stealing JLI funds to open the casino on Kooeykooeykooey (the disastrous results of which we saw last issue). They’ve been on work detail for two weeks now and Booster is tired of it. Actually, he’s tired of everything: being stuck in the past, not getting any respect, and being constantly broke. He finally freaks out and leaves. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Justice League America 37, Justice League Europe 13”

Xena Reviews: Season 6, Episode 22

Xena title cardA Friend in Need Part II – Director: Rob Tapert/Story: Rob Tapert, R.J. Stewart/Teleplay: R.J. Stewart

This one starts with Xena burying her armour (kinda like she did in Sins of the Past) before going to confront Morimoto’s army. Xena knows she has to die to have any chance of finishing Yosdoshi, but she’s going to take as many of Morimoto’s men with her as possible. Continue reading “Xena Reviews: Season 6, Episode 22”

Comics Reviews: Batman 446, Detective 613, Legends of the Dark Knight 6

Batman 446 coverBatman #446 – “Underworlds” – Marv Wolfman/Jim Aparo/Mike DeCarlo

Last issue, Batman went to Russia to stop a nutcase called NKVDemon from killing a bunch of government officials because he thinks they’ve gotten too soft with the West. Batman ran into the NKVDemon (who’s been enhanced to be superhuman), but he got away into the sewers. This issue starts with Batman staking out a likely target (Aleksey) at a hockey game with the help of a local cop named Krakov. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Batman 446, Detective 613, Legends of the Dark Knight 6”

Comics Reviews: Wonder Woman 40, Green Arrow 30, Firestorm 95

Wonder Woman 40 coverWonder Woman #40 – “Divided We Fall” – George Perez, Mindy Newell/Chris Marrinan/Robert Campanella

Last issue, Lois Lane found out why some of the Amazons (specifically Diana, Menalippe, and Penelope) have been acting so weird lately: they’ve been influenced (or captured and replaced) by Eris, Goddess of Discord. Eris also had Menalippe serve Apples of Discord at the big feast, causing strife between the Amazons and the guests from the outside world. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Wonder Woman 40, Green Arrow 30, Firestorm 95”

Xena Reviews: Season 6, Episode 21

Xena title cardA Friend in Need Part I – Director: Rob Tapert/Story: Rob Tapert, R.J. Stewart/Teleplay: R.J. Stewart

This one starts with Xena and Gabi discussing their future (with Xena suggesting they head to Egypt for some new adventures). They’re interrupted by a Japanese monk (Kenji) who brings a message for Xena from Akemi, a name she recognizes. Continue reading “Xena Reviews: Season 6, Episode 21”

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”