The Big Tease That Is Summer of Superman Special #1
Sometimes, you just want to read a Superman comic. It's a bit surprising how hard that is to do without getting pulled into all kinds of other drama.
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It’s Time to Wake Up- Absolute Martian Manhunter #1 by Deniz Camp & Javier Rodriguez
DC's Absolute Martian Manhunter #1 delivers a radical reimagining with Deniz Camp and Javier Rodriguez creating a mind-bending sensory experience that transcends traditional superhero storytelling.
Ram V, Riccardo Federici, and Evan Cagle Build On Jack Kirby in The New Gods #3
Ram V, Riccardo Federici, and Evan Cagle’s The New Gods #3 is another attempt to go back to Kirby, firmly planted in the original source, being true to it while pushing in new directions.
The Breaking of a Good Man— a look at Garth Ennis and Goran Parlov’s The Punisher: Valley Forge, Valley Forge
Maybe it’s not the right time to be writing about a lone gunman prowling the streets of NYC. Or maybe it is as Garth Ennis and Goran Parlov are less focused on the exploits of Frank Castle the man and more dialed into the symbol that is The Punisher.
The Fight for Justice in Absolute Superman #1
What does Truth, Justice, and the American Way mean after November 5, 2024?
The Nice House On The Sea #4 by Tynion IV, Bueno, and Bellaire— Mini Review
Álvaro Martinez Bueno and Jordie Bellaire’s artwork enhances James Tynion IV’s The Nice House stories, highlighting the contrast between the two houses and the characters’ evolving relationships.
Absolute Wonder Woman #1— Mini review
This isn’t quite the hero that we know but it is the woman who inspires everyone.