Comic Reviews

Batman Inc. # 1

Bruce is back, but this seems to be one of the few titles he’ll be starring in which is sure to send the other Bat-Titles into a sales slump. It’s… interesting having two Batman’s but unlike the path Marvel chose with Captain America, DC has taken a different approach.

Batman… well that doesn’t work anymore. World Batman (Bruce Wayne) is heading out on his new mission to create and train a Batman for every city. Dick will remain as Gotham’s Batman, while Bruce travels the globe interviewing and taking applications from other superheroes.  His first stop is Japan to recruit a crime fighter named Mr. Unknown.

Brightest Day #15 – Review

Brightest Day soars with flying colors! As Boston Brand searches for the wielder of the white ring, different wonders, or perhaps it would be better to call them problems, have taken place on Mars.

Buy, Read, Pass – Thanksgiving Edition

Each week there are a ton of books that we simply don’t have the time to review. Each member on the staff has their own tastes and opinions on the books that they read and so I thought to myself, “What if we just list every book we read and give it a pass fail.” That’s what you’re about to read here, a list of everything that I read this week. I’ll be rating each title with one of the four titles: Buy, Read, Pass and Skip.

Spider-Girl #1 Review

When a cover like this one boasts “the only things standing between you and the most synapse-shattering super hero debut of the decade are your hands and this cover” It is a little too enthusiastic, but partially true, which is surprising considering there are many things that could turn a reader off right away. Like the fact that May “Mayday” Parker has been abandoned for the already frequently appearing Anya Corazon.

After losing her abilities and fighting against Kraven and his family, Anya has returned and has taken on the mantle of Spider-girl.

Brightest Day #14 – Review

The Brightest Day continues! As of issue 13, ex-Deadman Boston Brand has realized that Bruce Wayne is back from time. He assumes that Bruce is the chosen one to wield the white lantern ring, and lead the world (and the risen heroes/villains) into a bright future. So with great pleasure, Brightest Day Batman begins! Will he be the chosen one? Or is this some sort of trick to cover up who the real chosen one is! Geoff Johns’ continues to tell the story of Brightest Day with co-writer, Peter Tomasi and a collaboration of artists.

Batman: The Return – Review

Before Batman Incorporated officially starts; this issue will send it off! As Bruce has beaten time and death, he will begin a career against crime that goes worldwide! Batman Incorporated will train different men and women to become protectors of different areas in the world. So with Bruce the mastermind or the ultimate Batman, he will be monitoring every Batman or officer that upholds his rules. Amazing artist David Finch joins writer Grant Morrison in Batman’s preliminary steps before the Batman Inc story line.

Road Home Ra’s Al Ghul – Review

The Road Home ends in this issue! As Ra’s Al Ghul decides to get the assassination job done himself Vicki Vale might just die! While Vicki knows the identities of members of Bruce’s family, she is willing to release this news to the public. Ra’s would be doing Bruce a big favor. However, because he’s a hero Bruce will have to battle Ra’s Al Ghul and defeat him so that Vicki may live. This is the final destination in the long road that Bruce Wayne has paved; the next events will be even greater! Written by Fabian Nicieza artwork by Scott McDaniel and inks by Andy Owens.

Road Home Oracle – Review

Road Home continues! As the villains are coming closer to killing Vicki Vale, but Bruce Wayne won’t let them succeed. Oracle takes lead, as she guides the team to keep Vicki Vale protected and alive. As Bruce Wayne is seeing whom can best help him on his continuation of his War on Crime, Barbara Gordon will no doubt succeed in passing his test. The events of this issue will affect Barbara’s entire career as Oracle and the leader of the Birds Of Prey! Written by Marc Andreyko and artwork by Agustin Padilla.

Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne # 6 – Review

Morrison wraps up another “mystery” for Batman that will leave readers wondering, “Did I miss a page?” Mixed with average art, this blockbuster event comes off more like a mini-series by a first time writer that’s been paired with an artist unfamiliar with the subject matter, just trying to “cut his teeth” in the business.

The Traveler # 1 – Advanced Review

If you liked Soldier Zero, then you may be amazed by the premier issue of the Traveler. We begin with a Mom leaving the DMV. She’s attacked by one of the Split-Second Men as he pops out of a bank clock. With his control over Electromagnetic fields he’s able to control metal, radiation; basically he’s a bad dude to have to deal with.