Tag: December 1986

Comics Reviews: Firestorm 54, Vigilante 36, Warlord 112

Firestorm 54 coverFirestorm #54 – “Rock n’ Roll Fantasy” – Paul Kupperberg/Michael Bair/Bob Smith

This one is obviously filler, since it makes no reference to the ongoing storylines. It starts with a guy named Steve Brockman trying out for a rock band. The band are impressed by his cool, home-made guitar, but unfortunately Steve can’t play it worth a damn, so they tell him to get lost. Steve vows to show the world what a great musician he can be. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Firestorm 54, Vigilante 36, Warlord 112”

Comics Reviews: Legion of Super-Heroes 29, New Teen Titans 26

Legion of Super-Heroes 29 coverLegion of Super-Heroes #29 – “No Star Shall Shine” – Paul Levitz/Greg LaRocque/Mike DeCarlo, Arne Starr

This one starts with Mon-El and Shadow Lass on Labyrinth (the new prison planet), where Lars Hanscom, the original Starfinger, has been murdered and a star-shaped burn mark left on his face. They don’t know what to make of it, but promise the authorities to report it to Legion headquarters. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Legion of Super-Heroes 29, New Teen Titans 26”

Comics Reviews: JLA 257, All-Star Squadron 64, Infinity Inc 33

JLA 257 coverJustice League of America #257 – “Coming Down” – J.M. DeMatteis/Luke McDonnell/Bob Smith

Last issue, Zatanna and Gypsy journeyed inside the mind of Adam, the cult leader who tried to make himself a god by mixing some of Zatanna’s magical DNA with his own. He succeeded a little too well and ended up expanding his mind so much that he encountered the Godhead, the creator of the universe, which drove him nuts. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: JLA 257, All-Star Squadron 64, Infinity Inc 33”

Comics Reviews: Batman 402, Detective 569, Outsiders 14

Batman 402 coverBatman #402 – (No Title) – Max Allan Collins/Jim Starlin

This one starts with a young couple getting mugged by a couple of scumbags. Batman shows up to deal with them, but we soon realize this isn’t the real Batman, since he breaks the punks’ necks. That’s confirmed as he heads home and we see some other guy under the mask, who thinks it’s his mission to rid Gotham of criminals. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Batman 402, Detective 569, Outsiders 14”