SUPERMAN AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES Writer: Geoff Johns Penciller: Gary Frank Inker: Jon Sibal Colorists: Dave McCaig & Hi-Fi Letterer: Rob Leigh Intro: Keith Griffen Publisher: DC Rating: 9 out of 10 Fight Rings Ever since being introduced to the Legionnaires in their 2006 TV series "The Legion of Superheroes", a history documentary of your adventures, I have been a big fan, watching your adventures over time and time again. The concept of the Legion is such an amazing o

BLACK HAMMER/JUSTICE LEAGUE #1 Writer: Jeff Lemire Artist: Michael Walsh Letterer: Nate Piekos Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Rating: 9/10 I'll be the first to admit, I was pretty late at jumping on the BLACK HAMMER train. I was already a huge Jeff Lemire fan, but I somehow had kept passing BH by. Well needless to say, after reading it I instantly fell in love. Lemire created a new superhero universe filled with interesting characters that had similar qualities to some of the e

PREACHER: BOOK ONE Writer: Garth Ennis Artist: Steve Dillon Colorists: Matt Hollingsworth and Pamela Rambo Letterer: Clem Robins Rating: 9/10 DC Vertigo has made headlines as of late because it was announced that this beloved mature-reader imprint will cease to exist. DC has decided to abandon its imprints in favor of a rating system instead. DC Kids for the children, DC for teens and up, DC Black Label for mature readers. Upon hearing this news, this pushed me to start picki

Holy crap!!! I think this might be one of the best weeks of new comic books in recent memory. After two amazing debut series last week, SEA OF STARS and NO ONE LEFT TO FIGHT, we see have even more new series to be excited about. Not only do we have a new issue of EVENT LEVIATHAN and CRIMINAL, but we start the final arc of Aaron's THOR. Plus we have four, that's right, four new #1's. We have the BITTER ROOT: RED SUMMER SPECIAL #1, BLACK HAMMER/JUSTICE LEAGUE, UNEARTH and REAVE

DCEASED #3 Writer: Tom Taylor Penciller: Trevor Hairsine Inker: Stefano Guadiano Colorist: Rain Beredo Letterer: Saida Temofonte Publisher: DC Comics Rating: 9/10 With Metropolis burning, Gotham unprotected, and the ocean running red, DCEASED #3 continues to stack the pile of bodies throughout the DC universe. We’re halfway through this 6-part mini and the feeling of hopelessness is still the heaviest tone of the series. With Justice League heavy hitters are already out of pl

SUPERMAN: UP IN THE SKY Writer: Tom King Penciler: Andy Kubert Inker: Sandra Hope Colorist: Brad Anderson Letterer: Clayton Cowels Publisher: DC Comics Rating: 8/10 Pulitzer Prizes Another week, another new comic book day to pick up my weekly reads and follow along with my favorite heroes on their adventures. One book, in particular, I was looking forward to was SUPERMAN: UP IN THE SKY by Tom King. The series was featured in the Superman Giant, being sold only at Walmart but

LOIS LANE #1 Writer: Greg Rucka Artist: Mike Perkins Colorist: Paul Mounts Letterer: Simon Bowland Publisher: DC Comics Rating: 10/10 It's about damn time! That was my first initial reaction when this book was announced. Why had it taken so long to give one of the most important characters in comics a solo book. Why did one of the strongest women in comics not have her own title. In a day when publishers are trying to be more diverse, this seems like it was long overdue. What

Forgive me if I don't have much to say in this intro, I'm still reeling over the conclusion of WAR OF THE REALMS. Almost a week and I still can't stop thinking how amazing that book was. Anyways here are the picks for this week. A lot of first issues and the beginning of a new arc of YOUNG JUSTICE. These are all books you should definitely check out. LOIS LANE #1 Finally after years and years without her own book, Lois Lane returns to her own title. This is sure to be one of

What a week we had last week. We had an incredible batch of new books, such as the amazing SILVER SURFER BLACK and thrilling EVENT LEVIATHAN. But then we had a series of announcements that blew me away. The two standouts had to be KING THOR by Jason Aaron and Esad Ribic and FLASH FORWARD by Scott Lobdell and Brett Booth. There were a few more but those definitely peaked my interest the most. This week is monumental to say the least. We have the conclusion to NAOMI, the end of

I still remember as a little kid, my mom getting me my first comic book. It was FLASH #82, by Mark Waid and Mike Weiringo. Ever since that day, not only has he been my favorite character, Wally West has been MY Flash. From Mark Waid's legendary run to Geoff Johns' epic run, Wally has long been one of DC's best characters and had some of the best stories told. These runs have, and always will, hold a special place in my heart. I know I'm not alone in this, just look at the rea

THE BATMAN WHO LAUGHS #6 Writer: Scott Snyder Artist: Jock Colorist: David Baron Publisher: DC Comics 9/10 How do Snyder and Jock keep doing this? Every issue of this series has gotten better and better. They have created one of the best horror books that DC has ever seen, and it's a Batman book. We are seeing a Batman the likes of which have never been seen before. With the Joker toxins slowly taking over his body, it's hard to know if his plans are fully his own or if they'

EVENT LEVIATHAN #1 Writer: Brian Michael Bendis Artist: Alex Maleev Publisher: DC Comics 8/10 SPOILERS AHEAD After months of waiting and clues littered all throughout the Superman books, EVENT LEVIATHAN has arrived. I have been anticipating this book since it was first teased and my excitement only heightened when I spoke with Bendis on the phone and could hear the excitement in his own voice. Bendis and Maleev are synonymous with some of the best storytelling the comic book

Dude! What an amazing group of books released last week. There were so many stories, that remind us why comic books truly is one of the most special mediums out there. If you don't believe me check out our reviews from last week, 3 books got 10/10. Well this week is shaping up to be just as exciting. Not only do you we have the continuation of some great series. But we have a couple new number 1's as well as the beginning of a much anticipated event over at DC. So for this we

DCEASED #2 Writer: Tom Taylor Artists: Trevor Hairsine & Stefano Gaudiano Colorist: Rain Beredo Publisher: DC Comics 10/10 The madness continues in issue 2 of the metahuman zombie apocalypse that is DCEASED. Where issue 1 was just and introductory series of horrible events, Taylor slows it down for us and gives the set up for another series of horrible events. I read the pages and with each turn, I await a page where yet another JL member either turns into a rage monster or f

JUSTICE LEAGUE #25 Writers: Scott Snyder & James Tynion IV Artists: Jorge Jiménez & Javier Fernandez Colorists: Alejandro Sanchez & Hi-Fi Publisher: DC Comics 10/10 SPOILERS AHEAD I can't believe it, this is the third book this week that I've given a 10/10, but that's just a testament to the amazing work that is being produced in comics today. Snyder and Jiménez "the Sixth Dimension" arc has been my favorite so far. It's pitted our heroes against the World Forger and forced t

THE GREEN LANTERN #8 Writer: Grant Morrison Artist: Liam Sharp Colorist: Steve Oliff Publisher: DC Comics 10/10 SPOILERS AHEAD THE GREEN LANTERN just gets better with each passing issue. The creative team of Grant Morrison, Liam Sharp and Steve Oliff are creating a masterpiece before our very eyes. With mind bending stories and out of this world visuals, this is easily one of the best takes on Green Lantern since his creation. This issue has brought together one of my favorit

WOW!!! What a week we had last week. DC had a slew of amazing releases. It was probably the best NCBD in recent memory. This week sees the release of a great group of books. With new issues of CRIMINAL and BIRTHRIGHT ,the penultimate issue of WAR OF THE REALMS, this is another week of can't miss issues. Not to mention another Morrison and Sharp GREEN LANTERN and the conclusion of "Sixth Dimension" in Justice League. These are all books you definitely wanna pick up. BIRTHRIGHT

HEROES IN CRISIS Writer: Tom King Artists: Clay Mann, Lee Weeks, Mitch Gerads, Travis Moore, Jorge Fornes Colorist: Tomeu Morey Letterer: Clayton Cowles Publisher DC Comics 6/10 The always polarizing Tom King sets out to write a grand, moving story about trauma, depression, PTSD, and other mental health issues superheroes would deal with from their "job". I was immensely curious about this book. I had read MISTER MIRACLE, now a multiple Eisner winner, where it so beautifully

SUPERMAN LEVIATHAN RISING SPECIAL Writers: Brian Michael Bendis, Greg Rucka, Matt Fraction and Marc Andreyko Artists: Yanick Paquette, Steve Lieber, Mike Perkins, Eduardo Pansica & Julio Ferreria Colorists: Nathan Fairbairn, Paul Mounts and FCO Publisher: DC Comics 9/10 This has been an amazing week for DC Comics, as you can see by my picks of the week. Everything was absolutely on point and this book was no different. With one an all-star collection of creators how could thi

DOOMSDAY CLOCK #10 Writer: Geoff Johns Artist: Gary Frank Colorist: Brad Andrson Letterer: Rob Leigh Publisher: DC Comics 8.5/10 After numerous delays, DOOMSDAY CLOCK #10 finally released, and it did not disappoint. While we don’t see very much from them anymore, Geoff Johns and Gary Frank—two legendary creators at DC Comics—are crafting one of, if not the most important story in the history of the DCU. Following the showdown between the heroes of the DCU and Dr Manhattan l