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Category Archives: DC
Review: Sandman Overture #4
I’ll admit. I read issue 4 and was confused. There has been a long wait between issues, even on top of the gaps for the Sandman Overture Special Editions. (Which I’m not reading – I don’t really watch the extras … Continue reading
Batman # 38 Review – Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo
Since I started writing for The Comics Herald I’ve learned a lot about comics, both in the way the proverbial sausage is made and how I tackle reviewing them. I’d like to think that I have grown into my own voice, … Continue reading
Batman Eternal #21 – James Tynion IV and Jason Fabok
This review contains spoilers for the issue Batman Eternal has been a series that has been ticking along nicely in one corner of the DC universe. The weekly format lends itself more towards a television show, rather than the standard monthly … Continue reading
Ever Wonder Why Batman Doesn’t Smile?
It’s all makes so much sense now. Coming via the brilliant Kerry Callen: I have a whole new perception of The Dark Knight now, that I’m not sure I’m going to be able to shake!
Forever Evil #1 Review – Geoff Johns & David Finch
Finally, after wading through a prelude disguised as an event (known as Trinity War), we get the main course. Forever Evil promises big – the main heroes of the DC universe are missing, presumed dead, and the newly emerged Crime … Continue reading
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The New 52 and DC Editorial Culture
If you’re a DC Comics fan, you’ll know that the past couple of years for the company have been big ones, with the New 52 launch and evolution the most notable event. Over at Gutters and Panels, they have a … Continue reading
Why Ben Affleck is Good for Batman (and Superman)
Silver Linings Superhero is a regular column from Sean Robinson, which tries to show the more positive aspects of current comic events, and remind you that things aren’t all that bad. If you would like to suggest something for a … Continue reading
Justice League #23 Review – Geoff Johns and Ivan Reis
Let me begin by saying that as an event, Trinity War has ultimately failed. Stories should have a definitive beginning, middle, and end. A universe-wide event like this one, especially with the way it has been marketed, should be a … Continue reading
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Grant Morrison on The Killing Joke – “Batman kills The Joker”.
Yes. You read that title correctly. Grant Morrison – who has just wrapped up his many-year run on Batman with Batman Inc. – claimed over on Kevin Smith’s podcast Fat Man on Batman that during the final pages of Alan Moore … Continue reading
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Review: Justice League Dark #22 – Jeff Lemire & Mikel Janin
Another day, another large crossover. Actually, that’s a bit unfair, because DC’s latest event Trinity War, is shaping up to be something pretty darn cool. A three-way war between the three big superhero teams: Justice League, Justice League of America and … Continue reading
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