How are you today? How has your week been going so far? Do you have anything planned for the weekend that you’re looking forward to?
I’m doing OK. My week has been so-so. I’m going to a Fall Festival tonight, and I am hoping to see some friends tomorrow night at a local market, so I’m looking forward to that. I’ve also been catching up on my backlog of single issue comics.
Today’s post is my weekly round-up of new comic releases that I picked up from my local comic shop yesterday.
Let’s get right into it, shall we?
Batman: The Brave and the Bold #18.
Batman: The Brave and The Bold. Issue #18. Cover A.
Batman: A Death in the Family – Robin Lives #4
Batman: A Death in the Family – Robin Lives! Issue #4 (Final). Variant Cover by Lee Bermejo.
I will admit, I was disappointed by the end of this mini-series. I’ll just say this – with the way this ended, if this was the initial intent, Jason was better off dying back in the original Death in the Family run.
Nightwing #119
Nightwing. Issue #119. Cover A.
The Dan Watters run begins! There is definitely a tonal shift in this new run for Nightwing, but I feel like it still picks up will from the end of the Tom Taylor run.
Dexter Soy is one of my favourite comic artists, so I am really hoping for some Nightwing and Red Hood team-ups during this run.
Nightwing #119.
Nightwing. Issue #119, Variant cover by Gleb Melnikov.
We love a broody variant cover.
Nightwing #119.
Nightwing. Issue #119. Trick or Treat Variant Cover by Kelley Jones & Jose Villarrubia.
Another Trick or Treat Variant for the collection. I love that this one plays on Dick’s former life as an acrobat.
John Constantine: Hellblazer – Dead in America #10
John Constantine: Hellblazer – Dead in America. Issue #10. Cover A.
Adventure of Superman: Jon Kent.
Adventures of Superman: Jon Kent.
It feels like it took a while for this graphic novel to be released, or maybe I just missed the initial printing.
This story has Jon Kent exploring the multiverse and finding himself in the Injustice universe of all places! How will he make his way in a world that is so different from his own?
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How are you today? How has your week been going so far? Do you have anything planned for the upcoming weekend?
My week so far has been OK. I celebrated my 10 year anniversary with my partner, which was pretty cool, but other than that the week has just been so-so.
Today’s post is my weekly round up of all of the new comic releases that I picked up from my local comic book store.
Let’s jump right into it – shall we?
Batman & Robin: Year One #1
Batman & Robin: Year One. Issue #1. Cover A.
It’s the public debut of the dynamic duo in this new comic run! How will Gotham City react to Batman’s young new partner?
I’m curious to see where this run will go. The first issue was a good setup, and establishes the dynamic between Bruce and Dick really well.
Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #4
Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter. Issue #4. Cover A.
Nightwing #118
Nightwing. Issue #118. Cover A.
The last issue of Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo’s run of Nightwing!
Nightwing finally faces off against Heartless man-to-man! How will he defeat his latest villain, who is determined to destroy him as both Nightwing and Dick Grayson?
I am looking forward to seeing where Dan Watters and Dexter Soy take this story.
Nightwing #118.
Nightwing. Issue #118. Variant Cover by Bruno Redondo.
Nightwing #118.
Nightwing. Issue #118. Variant Cover by Jamal Campbell.
You can be sure is Jamal Campbell puts out a variant cover for Nightwing, then I will be picking it up!
Nightwing #118
Nightwing. Issue #118. Variant Cover by Serg Acuna.
Titans #16.
Titans. Issue #16.
Arsenal is back with the Titans! What changes will the team go through in the aftermath of Absolute Power?
Titans #16
Titans. Issue #16. Trick or Treat Variant Cover by Kelley Jones and Jose Villarrubia.
Another Trick or Treat variant cover to add to my collection.
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How are you today? How has your week been going so far? Do you have anything fun planned for the weekend.
I’ve been having a good week so far. I’ve been playing the Silent Hill 2 remake and I’ve really been enjoying it! Are you playing it, or are you not a fan of survival horror?
Today’s post is my weekly roundup of the new comic releases that I picked up from my local comic book store.
Let’s get right into it, shall we?
Absolute Batman #1
Absolute Batman. Issue #1. Cover A.
The Absolute Universe is here! This is not the Batman, or the Bruce Wayne, that you’ve come to know.
I’m a fan of Scott Snyder’s writing for the most part, so I am excited to see where this is going to go.
Batman & Robin #14
Batman & Robin. Issue #14. Cover A.
There’s a new group in town that Batman & Robin have to deal with, connected to Poison Ivy. As well as that, is there something from Bruce’s past coming to haunt father and son? Does it have something to do with Bruce’s father, Thomas?
DC vs Vampires: World War V #3
DC vs Vampires: World War V. Issue #3. Cover A.
Batman: Gotham by Gaslight – The Kryptonian Age #5.
I haven’t read this issue yet, but I absolutely adore this cover. Just look at Clark’s dorky smile, and the western style costume just looks so good on him.
Batman: The Cult. Deluxe Edition.
Batman: The Cult. Deluxe Edition.
I’ve been waiting for this to come out so I could finally read it.
Batman takes on Deacon Blackfire, will he be turned by the Shaman’s righteous ways?
This is probably one of my favourite self-contained stories with Jason Todd as Robin.
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How are you today? How has your week been going? Do you have anything fun planned for the weekend? Are you just going to chill?
My week has been going pretty well. I am happy for the change in weather – it’s finally cool enough for me to break out my sweaters!
Today’s post is my weekly round up of new releases that I picked up yesterday from my local comic book store. I also picked up a new figure, so expect a post about that soon!
Let’s get right into it, shall we?
Absolute Power #4
Absolute Power. Issue #4 (Final). Cover A.
The final battle with Amanda Waller and her Amazo Army has arrived! Will the heroes be able to put a stop to her plan, and restore everyone’s powers?
I guess we’ll find out in the finale this blockbuster event!
Batman #153
Batman. Issue #153. Cover A.
There’s a new hero in Gotham? The Riddler is a changed man, and also a crypto-bro? So much is happening in Gotham, maybe somethings that Bruce Wayne and Batman can’t see.
It seems as though an old enemy is lurking in the shadows and waiting to strike.
Batman #153
Batman. Issue #153. Trick or Treat Variant Cover by Kelley Jones & Jose Villarrubia.
I love the Trick or Treat variant covers, so I added this one to my collection.
My Adventures with Superman #5
My Adventures with Superman. Issue #5. Cover A.
The Nice House by the Sea #3.
The Nice House by the Sea. Issue #3. Cover A.
I Know What You Did Last Crisis (Oneshot)
I Know What You Did Last Crisis (Oneshot).
I adore these seasonal specials. What kind of spooky adventures will our heroes get themselves tied up in?
I especially love this cover, and the way it repeats.
DC: All-In Special.
DC: All-In Special.
American Vampire: Book One
American Vampire: Book One. DC Compact Classics.
This is a new series for me, that came highly recommended by one of the guys who works at my local comic book store.
It was just released in this DC Compact Classics format and I am excited to get into it.
What are your thoughts on the DC Compact Classics?
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? How has you week been going? Do you have anything planned for the weekend? Are you going out or staying in?
I’m doing pretty well. I was away from home for a little bit, so I am still getting settled again. Apologies for skipping a couple of weeks of posts – I wasn’t able to get to my local comic book store, so I wasn’t able to post.
Today’s post though is my weekly round up of new comic releases that I picked up from my local shop.
Let’s dive right in, shall we?
Absolute Power: Super Son (Oneshot)
Absolute Power: Super Son. One Shot. Cover A.
As we head towards the climax of Absolute Power, we get to see Jon Kent’s journey from becoming the puppet of the Brainiac Queen and his fight to regain his free will.
Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #3.
Dark Knights of Steel: All Winter. Issue #3. Cover A.
The Bat-Prince arrives! Pulled away from the Kingdom of El by a mysterious power, Bat-Prince Bruce Wayne joins Slade on his journey.
John Constantine – Hellblazer: Dead in America #9.
John Constantine – Hellblazer: Dead in America. Issue #9. Cover A.
(At this point, I am going to wait until this series has ended and then just binge read all of the issues.)
Lilith #1.
Lilith. Issue #1.
A rare non-DC entry for me. Something about this cover just drew me in, so I thought I would give it a go. I’ll let you know how that goes.
This is rated for Mature Readers.
Batman: Detective Comics – Gotham Nocturne: Act II
Batman: Detective Comics – Gotham Nocturne: Act II.
I am continuing my foray into reading Detective Comics with Gotham Nocturne: Act II. I like the more gothic style this has taken compare to mainline Batman, though I still enjoy the mainline Batman title as well.
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How are you? How have you been feeling recently. I hope that everything is going well for you, and if it isn’t, I hope that things get better soon.
I’m doing OK. I am looking forward to summer being over, I’m not really made for hot weather, so I am glad that sweater weather is on the horizon once more.
Today’s post is my weekly round up of new DC Comic releases that I picked up from my local comic store.
Let’s dive right in – shall we?
The Nice House by The Sea #2.
The Nice House by the Sea. Issue #2. Cover A.
Absolute Power: Task Force VII #5
Absolute Power: Task Force VII. Issue #5. Cover A.
Absolute Power: Origins #2.
Absolute Power: Origins. Issue #2. Cover A.
Gotham City Sirens #4
Gotham City Sirens. Issue #4. Cover A.
Green Arrow #15
Green Arrow. Issue #15. Cover A.
The Arrow Family take on Bright, who easily overpowers them. Will Ollie step in to save his family? What is in the mysterious box that Martian Manhunter entrusted to Green Arrow?
John Constantine – Hellblazer: Dead in America #8
John Constantine – Hellblazer: Dead in America. Issue #8. Cover A.
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How are you today? How has your week been going? Do you have anything fun planned for the weekend?
I am doing pretty well myself – I’m attending a cool event on Saturday, then going hunting for cassette tapes on Sunday.
For today though, I am here to share this week’s DC Comics releases that I picked up from my local comic book store.
Let’s get right into it, shall we?
Nightwing #117
Nightwing. Issue #117. Cover A.
Can Deadman help Nightwing overcome his fear of jumping? Will Dick learn what has been holding him back?
We’ll find out in the pen-ultimate issue of Fallen Grayson, the end of Tom Taylor’s run as Nightwing’s writer.
Nightwing #117
Nightwing. Issue #117. Super Powers Variant Cover.
I have a couple of these figures in my collection, so this cover tickled me, especially as it’s the Discowing outfit – one of my personal favourites.
Titans #14
Titans. Issue #14. Cover A.
Trigon continues with his plan to conquer Earth, and destroy the Titans.
I’m really excited to see more of Swamp Thing.
Gotham City Sirens #3.
Gotham City Sirens. Issue #3. Cover A.
The Sirens have been captured by Punchline at her weird ranch. How will they escape?
Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #2
Dark Knights of Steel: All Winter. Issue #2. Cover A.
Rose makes an appearance, but will she stand with Slade, or against him?
I’m looking forward to seeing how this series ties into the greater world of Dark Knights of Steel. It’s been pretty fun to read so far.
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? Anything fun planned for the weekend? I hope that your day goes exactly as you need it to.
I’m doing pretty well. I’m looking forward to the weekend, and I started a new knitting project!!
Today’s post is my weekly round-up of the new comic releases that I picked up from my local comic book store.
Let’s get right into it, shall we?
Absolute Power: Task Force VII #4
Absolute Power: Task Force VII. Issue #4. Cover A.
It’s Failsafe vs Nightwing as our heroes struggle to figure out how to defeat Amanda Waller and her group of superpower stealing robots!
I really love seeing Nightwing come into his own in this series.
Batman & Robin #12.
Batman & Robin. Issue #12. Cover A.
Now that they’ve found Bane on Dinosaur Island, will Damian take his revenge?
Also, Bane has a daughter?
Death in the Family: Robin Lives #2
Death in the Family: Robin Lives. Issue #2. Variant Cover by Dan Mora.
Jason continues to struggle to come to terms with his trauma, and Bruce isn’t exactly helping. Will Dick Grayson be able to step in and be the support that both Batman and Robin really need.
I couldn’t resist this variant cover from Dan Mora. I’m getting quite a collection of them.
DC vs Vampires: World War V #1.
DC vs Vampires: World War V. Issue #1. Cover A.
The massively popular DC vs Vampires returns! Barbara Gordon is now Queen of the Vampires, what are her plans for what remains of humanity?
Damian is building a vampire army, and Green Arrow is desperately trying to protect the humans that are left.
I’m really excited to see where this series will go!
Gotham by Gaslight: The Kryptonian Age #3.
Gotham by Gaslight: The Kryptonian Age. Issue #3. Variant Cover by Felipe Massafera.
I still need to read Issue #2, which I also picked up yesterday, so I am a little behind on this series.
I love this variant cover though, it has a really cool old-school treasure hunter vibe.
Gotham City Sirens #2.
Gotham City Sirens. Issue #2. Cover A.
The Sirens are back together, and it is up to them to put an end to Punchline’s game!
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 is your week going so far? Do you have anything planned for the weekend.
I am doing pretty well. I finally saw Deadpool and Wolverine yesterday, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I’m also looking forward to a chill weekend.
Today’s post is my weekly round up of all of the new releases I picked up from my local comic book store.
Let’s dive right in! I have a lot to share with you this week!
Wayne Family Adventures. Volume 5.
Wayne Family Adventures. Volume 5.
I’ve been really enjoying the collected editions of this adorable series. It’s nice to see the the Bat-Family in something more slice-of-life that explores their relationships with one-another.
Batman #151
Batman. Issue #151. Cover A.
Another Absolute Power Tie-In issue. Batman and Catwoman join forces to find a way of taking down Amanda Waller.
Batman #151.
Batman. Issue #151. Variant Cover by Mikel Janin.
I love Bruce’s resistance outfit, so I picked up this cover.
Batman #151.
Batman. Issue #151. Variant Cover by Olivier Coipel.
I laughed so hard when I saw this cover, so I had to pick it up. The swimsuit variants never disappoint.
Just look at Alfred’s face, it is the best thing about this cover.
Absolute Power #2.
Absolute Power. Issue #2. Cover A.
Jon Kent has been changed, and now he is going to face off against his own father. Can Clark break Jon out of it?
The Boy Wonder #4.
The Boy Wonder. Issue #4. Cover A.
Damian is back in the grasp of Ra’s and Talia al Ghul. Will he turn his back on everything the Batman, and his brothers, have been trying to teach him?
My Adventures with Superman #3
My Adventures with Superman. Issue #3.
Clark got himself, and Superman, arrested! He is still determned to help the Amazo robot, so it is up to Lois and Jimmy to break Superman out!
Gotham City Sirens #1.
Gotham City Sirens. Issue #1.
I am so excited to see these 3 girls back together again – what shenanigans will they get up to?
Batman & Robin. Volume 1: Father and Son.
Batman & Robin. Volume 1: Father and Son.
This collects the first 6 issues of Batman & Robin. Damian is learning to navigate his toughtest challenge ever – high school!
Nightwing: Year One (20th Anniversary Edition)
Nightwing: Year One (20th Anniversary Edition).
I am so excited to finally own this! One of my favourite Nightwing artists, Scott McDaniel, brings the story of how Nightwing came to be, to life.
This follows Dick Grayson’s journey from Robin, to the independent hero he was meant to be, including the origin of the Nightwing name.
Nightwing: Year One (20th Anniversary Edition)
Nightwing; Year One (20th Anniversary Edition). Dan Mora Direct Market Variant.
Of course I had to pick up the Dan Mora version as well. I simply adore this cover!
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 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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