TMNT: Bebop & Rocksteady Hit the Road #1 Review

Razzmatazz! It's a Road Trip

Writer: Ben Bates and Dustin Weaver

Artist: Ben Bates

Publisher: IDW Publishing

Release Date: August 1, 2018

Cover Price: $3.99

Review By: Lord Andy

I’ll admit I’m a sucker for road trip stories. Classics like Oliver and Hal hitting the road to see the real America, etc. But when I pick up the first issue of B&R Hit the Road, I'm more reminded of Lloyd and Harry or Beavis and Butthead, and I love it!

Teen Titans Go! #58 Review

Lights! Camera! Action!

Written by: Sholly Fisch
Art by: Jeremy Lawson and Wes Abbott
Cover Price: $0.99
Release Date:  August 2, 2018

I have fallen behind with Teen Titans Go! but with the movie out and the fact it's always an easy jump in book, I decided to get it, read it and of course, review it.  I couldn't have picked a better time to do just that and whether you are a long-time reader of the comic, television show or just saw the movie, there really is something here for everyone.

Mister Miracle #10 Review - Second Opinion

Darkpressing

Writer: Tom King
Artist: Mitch Gerads and Nick Derrington
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: August 1, 2018

Well, we talked about accentuating the positive here at the Weird Science Studio and when it comes to Mister Miracle that meant me stepping away from it a bit.  Yes, if you read this week's review of the latest issue, that was not me, but DispatchDCU's review.  I am writing this one, not because his review was bad, in fact, I think that it is a great review, I am writing this because I couldn't stay away.  Seeing all the 10/10s drop on comincbookroundup not only drove me insane (the idea of a perfect issue is a discussion for another day), but made me see the need for another point of view.  I will never say my scores are the "right ones", but I can sure as hell say they are honest.  No faking the Funky Flashman here!  So, here we go...

Chris and Reggie's Cosmic Treadmill ep. 101 - Marvel Comics' Age of Apocalypse Part Two: All the #1 issues! (1995)

I Thought "Apocalypse" Was More of a Euphamism
 

Greetings, fellow slaves of Apocalypse! In this episode, our cannon fodder Chris (@AceComics) and Reggie (@reggiereggie) return to that dystopian dimension in part two of their look at the Marvel Comics event Age of Apocalypse from 1995! Concentrating on Astonishing X-Men #1 (March 1995) but covering each #1 issue of this event, including full creator and character biographies, our time-hopping duo attempt to weave this tale of what might have been--and may yet be!--if things aren't returned to normal. Tune in next week for more of this epic storyline that affected the X-Men forever! No, really!

Green Arrow #43 Review

Writer: Julie Benson, Shawna Benson
Artist: Javi Fernandez
Publisher: DC Comics
Release Date: August 1, 2018
Cover Price: $3.99

Seattle’s in for a serious shake-up when Green Arrow crosses quivers with a new vigilante “hero” dubbed the Citizen, who’s hell-bent on exposing the corrupt and criminal one-percenters operating in the Emerald City. Green Arrow initially applauds these efforts, until the Citizen turns judge, jury and executioner—can you guess what bloviating billionaire is next on his hit list? Also, a little birdie told us that help for Oliver is on the way—but we’re not singing who it is just yet.

Shade the Changing Woman #6 Review and **SPOILERS**

Not With a Bang

Written By: Cecil Castellucci
Illustrated By: Marley Zarcone
Additional Inks By: Ande Parks
Colors By: Kelly Fitzpatrick
Letters By: Saida Temofonte
Cover By: Becky Cloonan
Edited By: Molly Mahan and Jamie S. Rich
Cover Price: $3.99
On Sale Date: August 1, 2018

Ya hear that?

That lone trumpeter in the distance...

Yes, my friends... today we come together, not to mourn the passing of a book... but to celebrate the life it had, and might have had... if not for the stark realities of the comics publishing world.

Today we say Goodbye, Farewell, and Amen to Shade the Changing Woman.

Light spoilers to follow... I've done my best not to "give it all away".  Still, be warned though!

The Unexpected #3 Review and Spoilers

Monster Valley Blues

Written by: Steve Orlando
Art by: Cary Nord and Mark Farmer with Scott Hanna
Letters by: Carlos M Mangual
Colors by: Jeromy Cox
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: August 1, 2018

I liked the first issue of this New Age of Heroes title, but the moment Steve Orlando has to start explaining things is the moment nonsense begins to swarm like flies on a dog turd and so it proved last issue which, shorn of original artist Ryan Sook's vibrant visuals, was nowhere near as entertaining. Orlando's penchant for throwing in obscure continuity references into his stories is quickly becoming legendary in these parts. Will Orlando manage to restrain this instinct and tell a coherent story? You know the drill…

Nightwing #47 Review

Writer: Ben Percy
Artist: Chris Mooneyham, Klaus Janson
Publisher: DC Comics
Release Date: August 1, 2018
Cover Price: $3.99

Dick Grayson may want to consider a new career in cyber-security, because the major tech upgrades coming to Blüdhaven mean deadly danger for everyone in the city. Nightwing battles the mysterious tech mogul Willem Cloke, who it turns out is just a front man for the real threat—the organization known only as the Dark Web! Time to change those passwords, Blüdhaven!

Harley Quinn #47 Review and **SPOILERS**

It’s How You Handle the Hammer

Writer: Sam Humphries 

Artist: John Timms 

Colors: Gabe Eltaeb 

Letters: Dave Sharpe 

Cover: Guillem March 

Variant Cover: Frank Cho 

Assistant Editor: Andrea Shea 

Editor: Alex Antone 

Group Editor: Brian Cunningham 

Cover Price: $3.99 

On Sale Date: August 1, 2018

**NON SPOILERS AND SCORE AT THE BOTTOM**

Do you see what I see? (Do you see what I see?) 

An arc, an arc 

A tale in comic books 

It was told in issues but thrice 

It was told in issues but thrice 

This issue concludes this Harley on Apokolips story arc, making it a three-issue arc! Blessed day! Now let’s see what I think of the issue itself in my review of Harley Quinn #47, commencing now!

Deathstroke #34 Review

Writer: Christopher Priest
Artist: Carlo Pagulayan, Jason Paz
Publisher: DC Comics
Release Date: August 1, 2018
Cover Price: $3.99

It’s part five of “Batman vs. Deathstroke,” and “The Stormy Present” finds our two marquee combatants locked in the Batcave, forced to resolve their differences—or die trying! The showdown only turns saltier when the feds seize Bruce Wayne’s assets, including Wayne Manor, after Slade drops a dime. And Deathstroke shows Batman he’s not the only detective in town, as Slade closes in on the mystery of his relationship with Robin.

Adventures of the Super Sons #1 Review

Writer: Peter J. Tomasi
Art team: Carlo Barberi, Art Thibert, Protobunker, and Rob Leigh
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: August 1, 2018
Reviewed by: Jon Wayne

Full disclosure: I’m a huge fan of the Super Sons. The dynamic between Jon Kent and Damian Wayne written by Peter J. Tomasi in the previous series was always so amazing that it quickly became one of my favorite books DC put out. I was upset when it DC canceled that series for many reasons, but chief among them was that I thought the book had finally hit its stride. Early on in that series Jon and Damian were often clashing, more partners than friends. Yet over the course of those 16 issues, they grew closer through their shared exploits and, despite Damian’s resistance, clearly became best friends by the end. I was also one of the many livid fans online that beat up on DC until they announced we were getting a new Super Sons maxiseries, and now here we are at issue #1. My good friend, and Weird Science editor-in-chief, Jim Werner knows how much I love this duo and offered to let me review this book for the site. I accepted instantly and could not be more thrilled to be doing so. Without further adieu, let’s dive in!

Mister Miracle #10 Review and **SPOILERS**

Cashiers Give the Best Advice

Writer: Tom King
Artist: Mitch Gerads
Release Date: August 1, 2018
Cover Price: $3.99
Review by: @dispatchdcu

WARNING SPOILERS AHEAD!!!

When we last left Mister Miracle, he was given an offer to end the war once and for all BUT Darkseid wanted Scott’s little “lump” of joy; Jake. Will Scott and Barda give up their only son for peace AND with only 3 issues to go, does Tom King show readers a little more from behind the curtain? Let’s find out!

Justice League #5 Review

The Road So Far....

Written By: James Tynion IV

Art By: Doug Mahnke, Jaime Mendoza, Wil Quintana, Tom Napolitano

Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: August 1, 2018

Lex Luthor has taken over the body of Superman, Joker has taken over the body of Martian Manhunter and the Still Force and Ultra Violet Spectrum have become fully charged......... Yeah, it seems like our heroes are royally screwed and with this issue feeling like a throwback to Villain's Month back in 2013, it seems DC themselves want us to feel that way.  Let's jump into this issue and see if we can gleam any of the answers we so desperately want out of this series when we take a look at what started Lex Luthor on his path to DOOM.  Let's check it out.

Green Lanterns #52 Review

Ravaged By The Ravagers

Written By: Dan Jurgens

Art By: Marco Santucci, Hi-Fi, Dave Sharpe

Cover Price: $3.99

Release Date: August 1, 2018

While I have been enjoying the background to this story, where we know that something is up with the Green Lantern rings even though our storytellers haven't made it clear yet what that is, the main focus so far, where we have some long haired Fabio dude named Eon flying around with the Ravagers just kicking ass and taking names, while storms rage on Mogo.......... Yeah, I haven't been enjoying that so much.  Let's jump into this issue and hope that it all comes together and I can start enjoying Green Lanterns again.  Let's check it out.

Batman #52 Review

Unreasonable Doubt

Written By: Tom King

Art By: Lee Weeks, Elizabeth Breitweiser, Clayton Cowles

Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: August 1, 2018

Let's jump back into this "Cold Days" arc and see if Bruce Wayne can get over Bane not letting him get married and then because of that, be "broken" because of it.  It's gonna be weird if this little arc is all it takes for Bane's plan to go to hell.  So, let's get back into this story, where Bruce Wayne has to get the jury on his side to acquit Mr. Freeze of murder.  Let's check it out.

PREVIEW: Harley Quinn #47

Darkseid Ain't

Writer: Sam Humphries 

Artist: John Timms 

Colors: Gabe Eltaeb 

Letters: Dave Sharpe 

Cover: Guillem March 

Variant Cover: Frank Cho 

Assistant Editor: Andrea Shea 

Editor: Alex Antone 

Group Editor: Brian Cunningham 

Cover Price: $3.99 

On Sale Date: August 1, 2018

-->It’s the grand finale of “Harley vs. Apokolips”! Harley’s trapped on Darkseid’s homeworld, having failed to become a Female Fury under Granny Goodness’ tutelage. Trapped in a “reeducation chamber” that threatens to destroy her free will, Harley must dig deep to throw off the alien shackles and get back to Earth. She just needs to escape a super-max alien prison, fight off a planet full of super-powered psychos, defeat a New God, then steal a spaceship and fly it home. No problem-o!

Hey, this surprisingly fun little story is coming to a conclusion––after three issues! A three-issue story arc is something to clap about! So clap away, while peeping some preview pages, right here. 

PREVIEW: Shade the Changing Woman #6

Some Legends Shade Away

Written By: Cecil Castellucci
Illustrated By: Marley Zarcone
Additional Inks By: Ande Parks
Colors By: Kelly Fitzpatrick
Letters By: Saida Temofonte
Cover By: Becky Cloonan
Edited By: Molly Mahan and Jamie S. Rich
Cover Price: $3.99
On Sale Date: August 1, 2018

When Shade took over Megan’s body, Megan had to go somewhere—and that she did. The displaced Earthling flew across the galaxy and back, and now that she’s home, Megan is pissed! It’s alien invader versus teenage bully in the climactic conclusion of our first arc!

This is it, folks! The beginning of the end of the Young Animal imprint! Have a look at some preview pages, how 'bout it? 

PREVIEW: Deathstroke #34

Writer: Christopher Priest
Artist: Carlo Pagulayan, Jason Paz
Publisher: DC Comics
Release Date: August 1, 2018
Cover Price: $3.99

It’s part five of “Batman vs. Deathstroke,” and “The Stormy Present” finds our two marquee combatants locked in the Batcave, forced to resolve their differences—or die trying! The showdown only turns saltier when the feds seize Bruce Wayne’s assets, including Wayne Manor, after Slade drops a dime. And Deathstroke shows Batman he’s not the only detective in town, as Slade closes in on the mystery of his relationship with Robin.

PREVIEW: Green Arrow #43

Writer: Julie Benson, Shawna Benson
Artist: Javi Fernandez
Publisher: DC Comics
Release Date: August 1, 2018
Cover Price: $3.99

Seattle’s in for a serious shake-up when Green Arrow crosses quivers with a new vigilante “hero” dubbed the Citizen, who’s hell-bent on exposing the corrupt and criminal one-percenters operating in the Emerald City. Green Arrow initially applauds these efforts, until the Citizen turns judge, jury and executioner—can you guess what bloviating billionaire is next on his hit list? Also, a little birdie told us that help for Oliver is on the way—but we’re not singing who it is just yet.

PREVIEW: Nightwing #47

Writer: Ben Percy
Artist: Chris Mooneyham, Klaus Janson
Publisher: DC Comics
Release Date: August 1, 2018
Cover Price: $3.99

Dick Grayson may want to consider a new career in cyber-security, because the major tech upgrades coming to Blüdhaven mean deadly danger for everyone in the city. Nightwing battles the mysterious tech mogul Willem Cloke, who it turns out is just a front man for the real threat—the organization known only as the Dark Web! Time to change those passwords, Blüdhaven!

PREVIEW: Mister Miracle #10

Writer: Tom King
Artist: Mitch Gerads
Publisher: DC Comics
Release Date: August 1, 2018
Cover Price: $3.99

Darkseid has put an offer on the table— something that can end the war between New Genesis and Apokolips once and for all. The stakes are high, but peace is important. Mister Miracle finds himself caught having to make a decision that won’t just change the new life he’s been building, but potentially the entirety of the universe.

PREVIEW: Green Lanterns #52

Written By: Dan Jurgens

Art By: Marco Santucci, Hi-Fi, Dave Sharpe

Cover Price: $3.99

Release Date: August 1, 2018

The Green Lanterns find themselves outgunned, outmatched and in over their heads when the Corps rings begin to malfunction. As the Guardians of the Universe and Hal Jordan begin to search for answers, the Ravagers of Olys continue their relentless assault in “Evil’s Might” part three!

PREVIEW: Batman #52

Written By: Tom King

Art By: Lee Weeks, Elizabeth Breitweiser, Clayton Cowles

Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: August 1, 2018

“Cold Days” continues! The jury in the Mr. Freeze trial is hopelessly deadlocked because one man won’t vote guilty—and that man is Bruce Wayne. Freeze’s defense is that Batman used excessive force, making his arrest illegal, and Bruce is the one man who actually knows for sure what went down between Batman and his ice-cold nemesis. And if Bruce is right, that means everything he’s devoted himself to as the Caped Crusader is a lie; he is hurting more than helping. With Dick Grayson putting the Batsuit back on to keep Gotham City safe while Bruce is sequestered, could this be the out Bruce needs to discard the cape and cowl forever?


The Eisner Award-nominated team of Tom King and Lee Weeks reexamine the relationship between hero and foe, as Batman relives not just that one violent night when he took down the King of Cold, but every time the two have come to blows.

PREVIEW: Justice League #5

Written By: James Tynion IV

Art By: Doug Mahnke, Jaime Mendoza, Wil Quintana, Tom Napolitano

Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: August 1, 2018

Lex Luthor’s back in the present just trying to live his best life after seeing what the future could have held for him. Luthor’s new mantra? “Embrace Your Doom!” So now he’s rounding up a new Legion of Doom to go on a cosmic wilding and establish himself as the biggest baddie in the DCU. In full recruiting mode, Luthor approaches both Sinestro and Gorilla Grodd to join his new team, and he doesn’t exactly have to twist any arms. (They’ve got a matching 401K plan and great bennies, after all!)

X-23 #2 Review

Call of the Cuckoos

Writer: Mariko Tamaki
Artist: Juan Cabal
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Release Date: July 25, 2018
Cover Price: $3.99

Reviewed by: Jon Wayne

We left off at the end of X-23 #1 with the contrasts between Laura and Gabby and the Stepford Sisters being clearly laid out. Where Logan’s two best kids have been faced with adversity and come out better and stronger for it, the same cannot be said about the Cuckoo sisters. They too have dealt with setbacks, but that has led them to be more self-preserving. They lack the care for others embodied by our heroes, and to me, that is the chief difference between the two sets of sisters so far. The last issue ended as one of those two sickly sisters killing the other and taking a shot of Weapon X… So what happens next?

Sentry #2 Review

Writer: Jeff LemireArtist: Kim JacintoPublisher: Marvel ComicsRelease Date: July 25, 2018Cover Price: $3.99Review by: Simon West

Here we are, issue two of Jeff Lemire's Sentry run and it appeared that the direction this book was taking was rather obvious, our ticking clock and mystery villain were setting us up for an entertaining if a rather predictable journey.