How are you today? Has your week been going well? Any fun plans for the upcoming weekend?
I’m doing well today. I’m looking forward to the holiday weekend, though I am going to be spending most of it getting ready for my vacation.
Today’s post is my weekly round-up of new comic releases that I picked up from my local store.
Let’s get into it – shall we?
Single Issues
Immortal Legend Batman #1
Immortal Legend Batman. Issue #1. Cover A.
Immortal Legend Batman is finally here! This is definitely a new direction for the character, and feels very Power Ranger-esque. I think I’m going to enjoy it based on this first issue, but I’m going to let things develop a little bit more before I really decide.
The art style is lovely though, as you can expect when Dan Mora is involved.
Justice League Unlimited #10
Justice League Unlimited. Issue #10. Cover A.
The Justice League is starting to show it’s cracks after the betrayal of Air Wave and the aftermath of We Are Yesterday.
Bruce is showing his paranoia again, which makes sense, but I hope that it doesn’t devolve too far, we’ve seen that story before, and it will be boring to see it again.
Robin & Batman: Jason Todd #3
Robin & Batman: Jason Todd. Issue #3. Cover A.
Batman rushes to find Jason after his new Robin joins forces with the mysterious Wraith. Will Jason betray what Bruce has been teaching him? Will his time as Robin come to an end.
I’ll probably make a separate post discussing my thoughts on this run – because I have a number of them, so stay tuned for that.
Variant Covers
Robin & Batman: Jason Todd #3.
Robin & Batman: Jason Todd. Issue #3. Variant Cover by Rafael Albuquerque.
Graphic Novels
Red Hood: The Lost Days
Red Hood: The Lost Days.
Collects Red Hood: The Lost Days 1-6 and is a re-print for 2025.
Follow Jason Todd’s journey as he returns from the dead and becomes the Red Hood.
And that is it for this week’s haul! I hope that you enjoyed it! As always, let me know your thoughts in the comments as well as any recommendations for stuff you think I should read!
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How are you today? How has your week been going? Do you have anything fun planned for the weekend?
I’m doing well today – I got a good nights sleep and I’m looking forward to a relaxing weekend.
Today’s post is my weekly round-up of new releases that I picked up from my local comic book store.
Let’s get right into it – shall we?
Single Issues
Absolute Superman #10
Absolute Superman. Issue #10. Cover A.
The Man of Steel finally comes face to face with the head of the Lazarus Corporation, as well as the Head of the Demon – Ra’s al Ghul. Will Kal-El become the Son of the Demon, and let his anger rule him, or will he resist?
Graphic Novels
Red Hood: Outlaws #4
Red Hood: Outlaws. Volume 4.
Absolute Batman vol. 1
Absolute Batman. Volume 1: The Zoo.
Batman/Superman: World’s Finest vol. 7
Batman/Superman: World’s Finest. Volume 7: Total Eclipso.
Justice League Unlimited vol. 1
Justice League Unlimited. Volume 1: Into the Inferno.
And that is it for this week’s haul! I hope that you enjoyed it! As always, let me know your thoughts in the comments as well as any recommendations for stuff you think I should read!
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How are you today? Can you believe that we’re already in June? 2025 is almost half way over.
In today’s post, I’m going to be sharing the latest addition to my figure collection, as well as my Red Hood collection.
Let’s dive right in – shall we?
Box Detail – Front.
My latest figure is this beautiful Frostbite Edition of Red Hood from Three Jokers!
This figure was created by McFarlane Toys, and is a limited run of 4250 piece.
I came across this while visiting Brave New Worlds in Old City, Philadelphia and I immediately picked him up.
The photo above is the front detail of the outer box layer, below is the back detail.
Box Detail – Back.
I love the back detail – this is one of my favourite covers from the Three Jokers run, and I’m weak for art of Jason wearing a domino mask beneath his Red Hood helmet.
Figure Layout fresh from box.
Above is the layout of the figure fresh out of the box. I can’t really leave these figures in their boxes – they’re much more fun to display out of the box!
Straight away though, I really like the base for this figure – it’s wider than the usual circle bases and the peg sticks up a little bit further.
Jason comes with ice to cover his hands and his crowbar. The crowbar matches the regular edition of this figure, which I also have in my collection.
Figure Detail – Front
Here he is – out of the box and all setup!
The outer layer of his jacket is removable – though quite a hassle, so I don’t recommend it. His mask is also broken, to match the art on the back of the box. Its difficult to tell though.
I really like how well his points of articulation blend in with the rest of the figure.
Figure Detail – Back
And of course, I have to show him from the back as well. I’m surprised by how detailed the figure is, despite the frostbite effect.
Figure Details – Feet
I mentioned this above – but I love this style of base. I wish that all of McFarlane’s figures came with it. It’s much sturdier than the circular bases, and I don’t feel like the figure is going to fall over at the slightest movement of air.
Card Display
Another little addition to this edition is this fun pedestal to display the collector card that comes along with the figure.
I think this is something special to go with the limited edition, but I would pick these up to display some of my other cards as well.
Card Detail – FrontCard Detail – Back
The photos above show the details of the collectors card that comes with most McFarlane Toy figures.
As this is a limited edition figure, the back of the card has a certificate of authenticity instead of the usual character description. Mine is #777 of 4250, which is kind of funny to me.
The art on the front of the card matches the art on the back of the box.
The last photo is everything on display together!
And that’s it for today’s post. What do you think of this figure? Would you want him for your collection?
Do you have any McFarlane Toys figures? If so, who is your favourite?
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How are you doing today? How has your week been going so far? Do you have anything fun planned for the weekend?
Today’s post is my weekly round-up of new releases that I picked up from my local comic book store.
Let’s dive right into it – shall we?
Single Issues
Batman #159
Batman. Issue #159. Cover A.
The Hush Sequel continues and Red Hood makes his appearance! Is Jason working with Bruce’s former best friend – and what will he do to the Joker?
I guess we’ll find out as the story continues.
As a side note – this is more Jason Todd character whiplash – I might make a separate post going over my thoughts on it – so stay tuned!
Justice League Unlimited #6.
Justice League Unlimited. Issue #6. Cover A.
We are Yesterday continues as Gorilla Grodd explains his plans, as well as the founding of Inferno – using a group of supervillains from the past. He has Martian Manhunter’s powers – will the League be able to stop them?
Manga
Batman: Justice Buster. Vol. 4.
Batman: Justice Buster. Volume #4.
The final volume in this manga mini-series. Batman and Robin finally become a dynamic duo as Bruce faces Joe Chill.
I’ve really enjoyed this series, and definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to read a Batman story in a different format. We’ll see if it gets a sequel.
Omnibus
Nightwing: Rebirth Omnibus.
Nightwing: Rebirth Omnibus.
Collects Nightwing: Rebirth #1 and Nightwing #1-43.
Variant Covers
Absolute Batman #1.
Absolute Batman. Issue #1. Variant Cover by Dan Mora.
Absolute Superman #1.
Absolute Superman. Issue #1. Variant Cover by Dan Mora. Foil Edition.
I couldn’t resist the foil edition of this cover. It is so pretty.
And that is it for this week’s haul! I hope that you enjoyed it! As always, let me know your thoughts in the comments as well as any recommendations for stuff you think I should read!
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How are you today? How has the week been treating you so far? Do you have anything fun planned for the weekend?
My week has been pretty good. I attended Katsucon last week, which was a blast – thanks to some of my amazing friends. I’m getting settled back in at home now, and it’s been pretty relaxing.
Today’s post is my weekly round up of the new releases that I picked up from my local comic book store.
Let’s get right into it – shall we?
Single Issues
Batman & Robin: Year One #5
Batman & Robin: Year One. Issue #5. Cover A.
Bruce and Dick continue to be at odds as a gang war is being orchestrated in Gotham’s underworld.
Batman has his first face-off with Clayface, and Robin goes off on his own – can the dynamic duo learn to work as a team, before it’s too late?
Nightwing #123
Nightwing. Issue #123. Cover A.
Nightwing continues to try and come to the heart of the conspiracy working in Bludhaven. Can he convince the gangs to trust him enough to stop a war?
Miranda’s job as Mayor is under threat – what kind of deal with the devil will she make? And how will that impact Nightwing as the story progresses?
This storyline is starting to get intriguing – not that it hasn’t been from the start. I hope that we get more circus clues in the next issue, just to keep that theme going.
Titans #20
Titans. Issue #20. Cover A.
Raven’s powers continue to be on the fritz, and they are affecting the other Titans.
Deathstroke’s plan is starting to come together, and I’m looking forward to seeing where it will go, and how the Titans will handle it under Donna’s leadership.
Variant Covers
Nightwing #123.
Nightwing. Issue #123. Variant Cover by Dan Panosian.
Nightwing #123.
Nightwing. Issue #123. Variant Cover by Gleb Melnikov.
Nightwing #123.
Nightwing. Issue #123. Variant Cover (Hush) by Giuseppe Camuncoli & Alex Sinclair.
This Hush variant cover is so cool.
Graphic Novels
Red Hood: The Hill
Red Hood: The Hill.
I’m giving this story another chance now that I can read it all in one go. I don’t think my opinion on it is going to change too much, but I’m willing to try.
As a Red Hood fan, I really just want to see him get decent storylines again, that actually focus on him, and don’t just use his name because it makes money.
And that is it for this week’s haul! I hope that you enjoyed it! As always, let me know your thoughts in the comments as well as any recommendations for stuff you think I should read!
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How have you been doing? How is your week going so far?
Can you believe that it’s February? January felt like it was never going to end, while also going too fast at the same time. Time works in funny ways doesn’t it?
In today’s post, I want to share the latest additions to my figure collections. I want to get better about posting stuff like this to the blog, so I’m starting here.
Let’s get right into it – shall we?
Jason Todd Mini Figure
First off is this adorable mini-figure of Jason Todd/Red Hood. He’s wearing red domino mask and has a bag of money at his feet. He stands at about 3 inches tall.
I think he is based on Jason’s design from Red Hood and the Outlaws, but the bag of money comes from Under the Red Hood.
Talon Mini Figure
The other mini-figure that I picked up is of Talon. This is a depiction of Richard Grayson from the Dark Multiverse Hush comic. The Grayson of Gotham himself.
Basically what would have happened if Bruce hadn’t been around to adopt Dick.
He stands a little bit taller than Red Hood, mostly because of the posing and the rooftop scene. I love the little detail of the feather next to him.
I got both of these figures from BallerCatsKotatsu on Etsy. This video is not sponsored, but I do recommend checking out this shop.
This was a very quick post, but I hope you enjoyed it. Let me know any other posts you’d like to see from me – I’m always happy to see suggestions!
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How are you today? How is your week going so far? I hope that your week goes exactly as you need it to.
I am doing pretty well. I had a relaxing weekend, and I got to visit one of my favourite stores on Saturday, which is always a delight.
Today’s post is going to be my thoughts on the recent comic book run, Red Hood: The Hill. This was a 6 issue mini-series with #0 issue to set things up.
Before I really get into it, I am going to say a couple of things. I am coming at this as a fan of Jason Todd/Red Hood. He is my favourite DC Comics character, so I just want you to understand my bias. This is also probably going to be a little bit on the rambly side, as I just want to share my thoughts now that this story is complete.
So let’s get into it, shall we?
Red Hood: The Hill – My Thoughts
Dan Mora Variant Cover – the best thing to come out of this run.
When I read that Red Hood was getting another self-titled story, I was really excited. Even if it was only going to be a 6 issue run. The last comic run that focused on Jason was Task Force Z, which I actually really enjoyed. There was that moment in Gotham War, but we don’t talk about that.
The first issue that was released was a collected re-release of Red Hood and the Outlaws #51 and #52, which were initially released at the end of 2020. These made up the last issues of RHATO from the Rebirth run.
This is my first issue with Red Hood: The Hill (which I will refer to as The Hill from this point onward) – this run is continuing a story that was initially released at the end of 2020. As of the start of The Hill, this was over 3 years ago. A lot of things have happened in the Batman universe, as well as the DC multiverse in general, since then, so going back to an event that references The Joker War feels a little bit weird.
Having said that, I may as well get to the main issue I have with The Hill. It doesn’t feel like it has a purpose. It also isn’t a Red Hood story, yes he is there, but it isn’t really about him, and that is my problem.
To explain why this is an issue for me, I am of the opinion that if you are going to name a story after a character, that character needs to be important to the story itself. For example, Nightwing could not exist without Nightwing. Batman could not exist without Batman. Red Hood: The Hill does not need Red Hood. This story could have unfolded in pretty much the same way if Jason hadn’t been there. He just did not feel vital to the story at all.
It really felt like this story was using Red Hood’s name to sell a story that was not at all focused on Red Hood, or even just Jason Todd. It was focused on the Watch, who are a vigilante group operating in the Hill, that Jason happens to become involved with. Jason didn’t not form this group, he isn’t training them, he just happens to be there. He just happens to want to help.
My other problem is that I don’t care about the rest of the characters featured in this comic book run. I don’t care about them as people, and I don’t care about the relationships they have with Jason, which only a couple of them really do. I just don’t know enough about these characters to really care. I feel as though this should have been it’s own story that focused on these characters alone, so that I might have been more invested in them; maybe have Jason come in a little bit later once we’ve established the characters of the Watch. I think the focus character should have been Dana, the vigilante known as Strike; and while she was the focus, I am reading a Red Hood comic, I want Red Hood to be the main character, not a character that I have spent no real time with, and have no investment in.
Next up is Jason’s character itself, and that is he just feels very bland. He is essentially pushed to the side in favour of Dana. I didn’t really get a feel for his motivation at all. I don’t even get the ‘I’m just here to annoy Bruce’ vibe. He just feels added in for the sake of having his name in the title. This ties back into the fact that this story was started 3 years ago, Jason has experienced several events since the end of RHATO that have had an effect on who he is as a person.
I would have understood it more if this had been pitched as more of a Lost Days type of thing, an “untold story of Jason Todd” so to speak. It wasn’t, so I have to take it as it is.
All in all, I’m just disappointed by Red Hood: The Hill. It feels like a cash grab because Jason is a popular character, and that just ended up doing him and the story a disservice.
I feel as though the writer had a story to tell, but they had to shoe-horn Jason into it, and it just didn’t work. Maybe with a longer run, I could have felt differently, but I have to go off of what we got. The story had potential, I just didn’t care, and I wasn’t given a reason to care beyond being a Jason Todd fan.
As far as I am concerned, nothing is more disappointing than wasted potential.
And that is it for this today’s post! I hope that you enjoyed it, and I hope that you can understand my points! As always, let me know your thoughts in the comments as well as any recommendations for stuff you think I should read!
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How are you feeling today? How has your week been going so far? Do you have any plans for the weekend?
I’m feeling OK today, and my week has been going pretty well so far. I have a lot of down time this weekend, so I am hoping to catch up on reading and sorting out my comics.
Today’s post is my weekly haul of all of the new releases I picked up from my local comic book store!
Let’s get right into it!
Absolute Power: Task Force VII #3
Absolute Power: Task Force VII. Issue #3. Cover A.
Another member of Waller’s Task Force VII is after the JSA. Will they fare any better than the former JLA members?
Red Hood: The Hill #6.
Red Hood: The Hill. Issue #6. Cover A.
This is it, the final issue of this mini-series. Will Red Hood and the Watch, with the help of Batman, be able to save the Hill? I guess we’ll find out.
Now that this series is finished, I want to sit and gather all my thoughts about it, then write a dedicated post with how I feel.
Super-Pets Special: Bitedentity Crisis.
Super-Pets Special: Bietdentity Crisis. One-Shot. Cover A.
I could’t resist this adorable looking summer special, especially as Bitewing, Nightwing’s beloved pooch, takes centre-stage.
I’ve been waiting for this to come out, so I can read it all together.
And that is it for this week’s haul! I hope that you enjoyed it! As always, let me know your thoughts in the comments as well as any recommendations for stuff you think I should read!
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How are you today? Do you have anything fun planned for the weekend? Watched anything good lately?
I’m doing pretty well. It’s going to take a while before it stops feeling weird that I have to go and pick up my comics on Wednesdays now. What can I say? I’m a creature of habit.
Today’s post is my weekly round up of new comic book releases that I picked up. Let’s dive right in.
As a note: I will be updating this post, as I was not able to pick up all of the comics that I ordered yesterday, so as soon as I get them, I will be adding them to this post!
Let’s dive right in to this week’s comics!
Batman & Robin #11.
Batman & Robin. Issue #11. Cover A.
After a tip from a friend, Batman and Robin have tracked down Bane, previously presumed dead, to Dinosaur Island, which he has claimed as his personal kingdom.
How will Damian react to seeing the man who killed Alfred in front of him? What other surprises await on an island full of dinosaurs?
Death in the Family: Robin Lives #1
Death in the Family: Robin Lives. Issue #1. Cover A.
We’re finally getting to see what might have happened had DC fans not voted to have Jason Todd killed off all of those years ago.
I’m looking forward to seeing where this little mini-series is going to go. Will Bruce be able to help Jason through the trauma inflicted upon him by the Clown Prince of Crime?
We also get a bit of a mystery – who shot the Joker?
Death in the Family: Robin Lives #1.
Death in the Family: Robin Lives. Issues #1. Variant Cover by Mike Mignola and Dave Stewart.
I’m a really big fan of Mike Mignola’s art style, especially in Hellboy, so of course I had to add this variant to my collection.
I can’t wait for Dan Mora’s variant cover next month!
And that is it for this week’s haul! I hope that you enjoyed it! As always, let me know your thoughts in the comments as well as any recommendations for stuff you think I should read!
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How are you doing today? How has your week been going so far? Have you got any fun summer plans?
I’m doing pretty well. I’m going on a trip soon that I am really looking forward to! It’s also my birthday next week!
Today, as per usual, I will be rounding up my weekly picks of DC Comics new releases. I only have a small number to share with you, so let’s get right into it!
Batman: The Brave and the Bold #14
Batman: The Brave and The Bold. Issue #14. Cover A.
Nightwing’s adventures with Boston Brand aka Deadman continue, and what is going on with Booster Gold?
I really need to catch up with this series – maybe that will be a job for this weekend.
Absolute Power is almost here, and we’re getting things started with this establishing one-shot, before we get into the main event.
How will Waller’s plans affect the landscape of DC as this event progresses.
I have to admit, that I am excited about the things I have heard about Nightwing’s involvement in the event. I hope they do his character justice, and of course I’m looking forward to more amazing art by Dan Mora.
Batman/Catwoman: The Gotham War.
Batman/Catwoman: The Gotham War.
I have a lot of thoughts and feelings about this particular storyline, you can actually go and read about them here!
I’m giving it another chance though, maybe I will feel differently when I am able to read it all at once. I don’t have high hopes, but I’ll give it a try. At the very least, I get some very cool Red Hood panels out of it!
And that is it for this week’s haul! I hope that you enjoyed it! As always, let me know your thoughts in the comments as well as any recommendations for stuff you think I should read!
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