Reviews, ruminations, and (occasional) ramblings.
Wonder Woman #31 – “The Savage Moon” – George Perez/Chris Marrinan/Will Blyberg
This one starts with Boston police detectives Eddie Indelicato and Michael Shands uncovering some info on a series of savage murders that seem to connect to Barbara Minerva. They’re aware that Wonder Woman went to England to find Minerva and wish they could warn her to be careful. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Wonder Woman 31, Firestorm 86”
Green Arrow #19 – “The Trial of Oliver Queen” – Mike Grell/Ed Hannigan/Dick Giordano, Frank McLaughlin
This one starts with a veteran cop (Egan) breaking in a rookie partner named Stankowski. Egan is close to retirement and gives his young partner the benefit of his experience, telling him how to handle various situations. They get a call about armed individuals across town and go to check it out. Egan heads down an alley to see what’s going on, unaware that Green Arrow is on the roof above him. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Green Arrow 19, Young All-Stars 26, Suicide Squad 29, Suicide Squad 30”
Justice League America #27 – “Mindsnap” – Keith Giffen, J.M. DeMatteis/Ty Templeton/Dick Giordano, Joe Rubinstein
This one starts with Oberon going to Belle Rêve to tell Amanda Waller about Blue Beetle going nuts last issue and trying to kill Max Lord. Waller and Oberon end up getting along (since their abrasive personalities match) and he asks her help in figuring out what’s wrong with Blue Beetle and fixing it. Back at JLA headquarters, Beetle has been confined to Max’s room to keep him from harming anyone (or himself). Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Justice League America 27, Justice League Europe 3, Legion of Super-Heroes 61, New Titans 55”
Batman #434 – “How Many Times Can a Batman Die?” – John Byrne/Jim Aparo/Mike DeCarlo
This is the second part of the “Many Deaths of the Batman” storyline. Last issue, a couple of people dressed as Batman were killed in Gotham, but neither of them were the genuine article. This issue starts with Batman (?) chasing someone in a red cape over the roofs of Paris. He plunges into the river after his quarry and the French police recover his cape and cowl from the water. Continue reading “Comics Reviews: Batman 434, Detective 601”