5th February (

Hinterkind #5

piss or get off the potty time with this one, and it’s a keeper (for now) there is enough sucking me in for the next instalment.

Suicide Risk #10

this was a good issue, explains the back story of the people giving out the powers, but still leaving the powers themselves a mystery.

Detective Comics #28

i like Gothtopia, looks cracking and reads well.

Green Lantern/Red Lantern #28

I can’t go on enough about how good Red Lanterns is getting, the whole universe is being well written and for the first time in a while feels cohesive.

Forever Evil #5

i enjoyed this, the art was a bit static at times but it was fast moving and enjoyable.

Batman: Joker’s Daughter one shot

This started poorly and got better, I loved the concept of the Joker’s Daughter, but up until now I have found the execution somewhat lacking. This got better and turned out ok, a good primer.

Forever Evil : Arkham War #5

Just another chapter in the battle, good stuff though

Earth 2 #20

Fun, not sure what Aquawoman is wearing or what it is made of, or if it’s practical or even enough

The Movement #9

Gail Simone introduces Batgirl to The Movement and it’s certainly not a buddy team up issue. Gail Simone is a fantastic writer and her Batgirl is a joy to read.

Action Comics #28

Forgetable issue? Perhaps, I forgot to write review and now can’t remember it.

November 27th (a poor week for covers.)

Flash #25

Pre-Flash Barry Allen meets Iris West in this Zero Year tie-in. Perfectly functional, I don’t have super powers but I’m still a hero storyline. Was a bit in the middle that I read a few times and I’m still not sure what happened, other than that. Fine.

Green Team #6

Some big fight in space, couldn’t be bothered to read anymore, not good, cancelled.

Jonah Hex #25

As expected the introduction of Constantine and then Swamp Thing did nothing to improve a story, I had been enjoying. Now with all the magic , it’s not good, it’s the first real wrong step that Palmiotti and Gray have made with this character so it’s forgiveable. Small quibble I hate when the covers are entirely different from book.

Damien son of Batman #2

This is getting bad reviews, I think it’s just a bit different, but yeah it appears quite dated and perhaps a bit backslappy self aggrandizing. That said it’s not awful.

Catwoman #25

Another Zero Year another, character just finding their feet, in a non-origin story kinda way. It was ok, quite enjoyable, certainly better than the fighting entire cities under Gotham storyline that is bogging down the title.

Beware the Batman #2

Bought this for my nephew, didn’t get the chance to read it before having to pass it on. If it’s anything like the cartoon of the same name, it’ll be rubbish.

Saga #16

This was once again the usual high standard of awesome that I have come to expect, art wonderful and the story just fantastic and a great letters page.

Red Lanterns #25

This is good, it was funny, new life has been given to this series with Guy Gardner, long may it continue.

Superman #25

unreadable guff, I spend too much money on bad comics, this title is now on it’s last chance.

Aquaman #25

A decent ending to the storyline, I like the art in these books. You can tell this is a Geoff Johns labour of love as he piles on layers of storyline that seem planned to go on for years, if it’s good, why not?

Larfleeze #5

This is funny it also had quite an emotional sting in the tail, moving this into the Subscription list with my next order. Praise?

23rd October (a mixed bag.)

Jonah Hex #24

This is just good clean fun, the end sets me on edge a little as future issues appear to involve Jonah facing off against demons with the help of John Constantine mmmmm! Although if I trusted anyone to do it well it would be Palmiotti and Gray.

Velvet #1

Cold War Crime thriller, interesting start as Velvet Templeton (a Miss Moneypenny character.) is the protagonist and Baddest ass in her particular Spy Dept. A Nice 1970’s look and feel.

Satellite Sam #4

This is starting to drag a little, I’m also having trouble distinguishing characters partly due to the B/W. The covers are awesome.

Aquaman #24

I enjoyed this and it looks great. This is what superhero comics should be about.

Sandman #1

This is a re-release to coincide with the new series. I think I have the first trade paperback which I am going to now dig out and re-read. That’s probably the best review possible.

Justice League #24

Really enjoyable, Ultraman origin (Bad Superman.) Looked great, cracking 2 page spread of Black Adam/Ultraman fighting not a lot of forward momentum plot wise, but enough.

Catwoman #24

 

I was really looking forward to this, I had heard Joker’s Daughter had made a big splash in the Villains month (but sadly missed the issue.) I was a bit disappointed when she played such a small role and Catwoman is still in some underground Gotham world. Which is all a bit implausible. I Know I Know it’s all a bit implausible, but this even within the Batman framework.

Red Lanterns #24

Guy appears to be going full on Red and cutting his ties with the Green. It’s just a good ole comic tale.

Superman #24

Thankfully the end of the Psi-wars storyline. Nothing wrong with it and this issue was easier to follow, just that kind of thing is not for me.

Suicide Squad #24

I bought this because of the Forever Evil tie in, it was ok. I’ll try to remember to pick up issue 25, if I don’t I can’t imagine I’ll be overly concerned.

Larfleeze #4

This tries so hard to be funny and maybe it’s just me, but it’s under performing. I’ll be hoping for a right good 5th issue in order to hang on.

The Green Team #5

This is do or die time for a comic, Issue 5 tends to be when I make a cut/keep choice and this one is…… Gone.

The Flash #24

Beautiful and well done as usual.

Sex Criminals #2

This is quickly becoming one of my favourite books, it’s just good (dirty) fun and the amazingly frank letters page had me giggling a few times.

May 22nd (A very big week)

Batman lil Gotham #2

This is an adorable book aimed at younger readers, but with enough winks to keep the adults entertained and very cute art. My only problem is because it is a digital first title, this month’s issue is a Christmas story.

All Star Western #20

Jonah Hex teams up in the 2nd part of this story, just again good fun comics. Nice supernatural element to keep me intrigued, but not too weird as to put me off. Back up great as well, one of the consistently best comics DC are putting out.

Aquaman #20

Aquaman has a brief appearance, then it’s up to his “team” to collect a magical gauntlet in Arizona (where he can’t go, no water see?) Was well  as usual, but have to say it took me away from the main story line of the book and I’m not really fond of what felt like a fill in issue. No doubt Johns has big plans that will become clearer.

Flash #20 

Good Flash story, art superb as usual. Setting up a Reverse Flash story arc, not my favourite Flash Villain, but I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt.

Green Lantern #20

Giant Issue in which Geoff Johns gets to wrap up his 9 years on Green Lantern, I was fully prepared not to enjoy or understand this because to be honest the whole 1st lantern thing was not enjoyable. But, it’s a great finish to the story, firmly placing Hal Jordan as number 1 lantern and a nice look at the future of the massive cast. A wonderful end to Johns’ tenure. Hope the new guys can pick up the ball and run with it.

Green Lantern : New Guardians #20

The epilogues for Wrath of the First Lantern are actually far more enjoyable than the story line itself was. I’m looking forward to seeing where Kyle Rayner is going to end up. Again, I hope new creative teams can pick up from this strong finish. I really enjoyed the art, although patchy at times (kyle looked very young) it was the kind of clean art I like to see.

Red Lanterns #20

Another solid wrap to the “wrath” story. Rankorr admits to being more Red Lantern than Human and Atrocitus is getting ready to take his Red Lanterns in a new direction, again, lets hope the new team don’t drop the ball.

Justice League #20

Unusual for this title to be so far down my reading list, It was a strong story with Despro one of the leagues greatest foes being dispatched very quickly. It is sowing the seeds of intrigue that’s leading to a bigger Trinity War story line. there were 3 different artists and it noticeably slumped in the middle. I don’t imagine it will be so far down the list in the future.

Superman #20 

The last part of a short Hector Hammond storyline, a nice punch up with Orion and a continuation of the Wonder Woman love affair. Some nice Comic bookery and good art.

Batman Incorporated #11

Batman of Japan teams up with something-something Canary (can’t remember crazy Japanese name.) Really fun step away from main story and this is something Batman inc should do more of. More strange Batman affiliates from around the world please.

Green Team #1

This was actually a pretty enjoyable first issue, a nice intriguing set up and look into a new world. Looking forward to issue 2

The Bounce #1

A new comic about the birth of “Costumes” in the world and who is a villain and who becomes a hero. This was passable, didn’t really set the heather on fire, I may give it another issue to take hold.