Reviews, ruminations, and (occasional) ramblings.
Wonder Woman #38 – “Forbidden Fruit” – George Perez, Mindy Newell/Chris Marrinan/Mike Machlan
This one starts with Lois Lane and the other guests on Themiscyra attending a sort of Passion Play about how the Amazons were created and how they first came to Paradise Island. Menalippe is the narrator, but her tone conveys boredom rather than passion, something noted by Lois and Diana. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Wonder Woman 38, Green Arrow 28, Firestorm 93”
New Titans #62 – “Titan Plague” – Marv Wolfman/Tom Grummett/Al Vey
This one starts with the Titans (Troia, Raven, Jericho, Speedy, Starfire, and Cyborg) wading through the sewers looking for some mysterious beasts that have been killing people in a particularly grisly way. They get ambushed by the beasts (which kinda look like werewolves) and they soon find themselves in trouble. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: New Titans 62, Legion 3, Suicide Squad 37”
Justice League America #34 – “Club JLI” – Keith Giffen, J.M. DeMatteis/Adam Hughes/Art Nichols
This one starts with Major Disaster lamenting his lack of success as a super-villain. He’s been reduced to living in a shithole apartment with Big Sir, but when he realizes Big Sir can count cards like Rainman, he decides to cash in on that talent. In New York, Maxwell Lord isn’t happy when he finds out Blue Beetle and Booster Gold have opened a casino on Kooeykooeykooey (the Pacific island recently annexed by the League) and used the JLI name to advertise it. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Justice League America 34, Justice League Europe 10”
Batman #443 – “The Coming of Crimesmith” – Marv Wolfman/Jim Aparo/MikeDeCarlo
This one starts with a family going out for a jog at night and running into some muggers. Batman shows up and pounds them, using their fear of him to dictate their responses. Tim Drake and Alfred are in Bruce Wayne’s car nearby, so Tim can see how Batman operates. Tim is eager to put on the Robin costume and become Batman’s partner for real, but Batman says he has a long way to go before he’s ready for that. Tim is determined, so he agrees to whatever training Bruce wants. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Batman 443, Detective 610, Legends of the Dark Knight 3”