Ricky Church reviews Action Comics #1000… This is it. The big one. In 1938 the world was introduced to Superman in the pages of Action Comics #1 by two young writers and artists from Cleveland, Ohio named Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Flashforward 80 years later and Superman has somehow remained so popular in the public consciousness […]
Comic Book Review – Superman: Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book 1
Ricky Church reviews Superman: Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book 1… Its an easy argument to say Superman has had a tough time in comics in the last few years. DC’s New 52 reboot was, many fans felt, contrary to many of the core characteristics and ideals of Superman in his line of comics. Gone was his […]
Comic Book Review – Batman and Robin by Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason Omnibus
Ricky Church reviews Batman and Robin by Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason Omnibus… When he was first introduced in Grant Morrison’s epic run on Batman, many people didn’t like Damian Wayne and felt he was a spoiled, annoying, ungrateful little brat. Over time he became a fan-favourite character and developed into quite an interesting […]
Comic Book Review – Superman Reborn
Ricky Church reviews Superman Reborn… The past few years have seen Superman’s status in the DC universe complicated to say the least as the company rebooted the line in The New 52 with the original Superman and New 52 Superman briefly coexisted until the death of New 52 Superman. With the start of DC Rebirth, […]
Comic Book Review – Superman #19
Ricky Church reviews Superman #19… “SUPERMAN REBORN” part three! In the penultimate chapter of this tale the life of Superman’s son hangs in the balance—and the Man of Steel faces the truth about his life! SEE ALSO: Check out a preview of Superman #19 here Superman is put through the wringer as he continues his […]
Comic Book Review – Superman #18
Ricky Church reviews Superman #18… “SUPERMAN REBORN” part one! In DC UNIVERSE: REBIRTH #1, the enigmatic Mr. Oz told this Superman, “You and your family are not what you believe you are. And neither was the fallen Superman.” Now, in the first Rebirth crossover between SUPERMAN and ACTION COMICS, the shocking truth behind Oz’s words […]
Comic Book Review – Superman #6
Tony Black reviews Superman #6… The epic conclusion to “Son of Superman”: Will Krypto be avenged? Following a rousing start, the ‘Son of Superman’ story drives all the way to a slam dunk of a finale for this first arc in Superman, as writers Peter J. Tomasi & Patrick Gleason bring home the farm… and […]
Comic Book Review – Superman #5
Tony Black reviews Superman #5… “SON OF SUPERMAN” part five! The Eradicator is unstoppable and it has forced Superman to leave Earth behind to keep his son from harm.” SEE ALSO: Check out a preview of Superman #5 here After launching away from Metropolis and away from Earth even, part five of the continuing ‘Son […]
Comic Book Review – Superman #4
Tony Black reviews Superman #4… “SON OF SUPERMAN” part four! The battle for Jon hits Metropolis as the Eradicator targets Superman’s son! Can the Man of Steel protect the city and his son against the Kryptonian executioner—or will he have to make a sacrifice? SEE ALSO: Check out a preview of Superman #4 The opening […]
Comic Book Review – Superman #3
Tony Black reviews Superman #3… “THE SON OF SUPERMAN” Chapter Three: In #3, with a touch that means death, the Eradicator proves he’s a match for Superman, but his super-powered offspring may be more than anyone can handle — including the Man of Tomorrow. SEE ALSO: Check out a preview of Superman #3 here The […]