Deadshot #2 (1988) Review

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Writers: John Ostrander and Kim Yale
Artist: Luke McDonnell
Colorist: Julianna Ferriter
Letterer: Tim Harkins
Editor: Robert Greenberger
Release Date: October 5th, 1988
Cover Price: $1.00

Review written by Joey Casco of TheWineStalker.net

Hey! This issue was released 31 years ago today! How cool is that?

To catch up on what's going on in this four issue mini-series, check out the Deadshot 1988 miniseries label.

We start this issue with Floyd finally responding to the letter that Susan, his ex-wife, sent to him. He's completely cold to her because he's just a cold hearted bastard and that's why we love him, but it turns out that their son (in current continuity he has a daughter, not a son) has been kidnapped by somebody who he had a contract with 20 years ago and failed to complete.

Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III #6 Review

Family Forever

Writer: James Tynion IV
Art Team: Freddie E Williams, Kevin Eastman, Jeremy Colwell
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: October 2, 2019


The conclusion to the very enjoyable trilogy of Batman/TMNT series is here with a clash of the multiverse the stakes at play. Will everyone get their memories back in time, get back to where they are supposed to be, while saving the day in the process, or will there be a Bat, Turtle, or Joker left behind along the way? Lets discuss those points and more here.

DCeased #5 Review

No More Rooftops

Writer: Tom Taylor
Art Team: Trevor Hairsine, Stefano Gaudiano, Rain Beredo
Cover Price:  $3.99
Release Date: October 2, 2019


The penultimate issue of DCeased is here, and while there was a nice tie-in issue to link together some series threads, the main book has really only been heroes being offed, while the main cast remains stationary atop the Daily Planet building.  Thankfully, the cliffhanger to the last issue forces those with current squatting rights off that building, moving this main book forward ... FINALLY. So with that four issues of setup out of the way, let's see where that takes us this issue, and how it sets up the finale. 

The Green Lantern #12 Review and **SPOILERS**

Wish, With All Your Might!

Writer: Grant Morrison 

Artist: Liam Sharp 

Colorist: Steve Oliff 

Letters: Tom Orzechowski 

Cover: Liam Sharp & Romulo Fajardo Jr. 

Variant Cover: Riley Rossmo 

Associate Editor: Jessica Chen 

Editor: Brian Cunningham 

Cover Price: $3.99 

October 2, 2019

**NON SPOILERS AND SCORE AT THE BOTTOM**

Hey, it’s the final issue of the “first season” of The Green Lantern! I kind of lost track of what was happening over the last couple of issues, but if this one is worth its salt, then things will be wrapped up nice and tidily. Let’s find out in my review of The Green Lantern #12, right here!

Deathstroke #48 Review

Leprosy Is The Key!

Written By: Christopher Priest

Art By: Carlo Pagulayan, Fernando Pasarin, Jason Paz, Cam Smith, Jeremy Cox, Willie Schubert 

Cover Price: $3.99

Release Date: October 2, 2019

Now while we'd expect a resurrection to be weird enough, with Slade Wilson we have him showing up at two places at once and one of those looks like he's not from around this continuity.  What's that mean?  Is he Pre-Flashpoint?  Another Earth?....... no idea at this point, but by the way he was willing to straight-up murder Hosun at the end of the last issue........ I don't like him..... and he kind of scares me.  With the scary Terminator Deathstroke messing up Slade's life, we also have our proper Deathstroke working in a hospital as a nurse and getting to the bottom of a couple being beaten and killed at the hands of biker meth dealers.  That's right... this series is weird.  Let's jump into this issue and see if we can get to the bottom of why there are two Slade Wilsons running around.

Lois Lane #4 Review

No Answers, Only Questions

Written By: Greg Rucka

Art By: Mike Perkins, Paul Mounts, Simon Bowland

Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: October 2, 2019

With the more character-driven aspect of the last issue, I was really shocked at what this book could be because for the most part I really did not like the first two issues with its political/murder mystery angle to the storytelling.  That last issue though.... wow.  I saw what this title could be and because of that, I found myself actually interested for the first time in jumping into a Lois Lane book this issue... hopefully, it lives up to what I want it to be.... or... is just good for other reasons.  Let's jump into this issue and check it out.

Young Justice #9 Review

Garbage Picking

Written By: Brian Michael Bendis

Art By: Andre Lima Araujo, John Timms, Gabe Eltaeb, Wes Abbott

Cover Price: $3.99

Release Date: October 2, 2019

The Young Justice team is stuck in Earth-3 and stuck fighting their evil counterparts....... This may have worked if it seemed like Brian Michael Bendis knew anything about Earth-3 or seemed to put any thought into what an evil Young Justice would be like.... or why there would be an evil Young Justice.  That's what we got though on our continued jaunt throughout the Multiverse as our heroes try to find their way home and with this issue we see the background of Teen Lantern and what made her who she is today.  Let's jump into this issue and check it out.

Justice League #33 Review

Mega Thrusters are Go!

Writer: Scott Snyder and James Tynion IV
Artist: Bruno Redondo, Daniel Sempere, Juan Albarran, Hi-Fi and Tom Napolitano
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: October 2, 2019

I have been enjoying this whole Justice/Doom shindig for the action, the fun and the Justice Society of America!  You can keep Kamandi...I want Wildcat, Alan Scott, Jay Garrick, and the gang and I want them now.  There I go again, sounding like Veruca Salt!  Next thing you know, I'm going to sing Seether and start dating Dave Grohl.  Ponder that as we go into the review for this issue...

Legion of Super-Heroes: Millennium #2 Review

Rose Forrest Gump

Writer: Brian Michael Bendis
Artist: Ryan Sook, Nicola Scott, Jim Cheung, and Jeff Dekal
Cover Price: $4.99
Release Date: October 2, 2019

I can't say I loved the first issue of Millennium, but I was a bit intrigued.  No, it wasn't the Rose and Thorn walking tour of the DCU future that had my interest or the different characters we saw.  Nope, what had me intrigued was what we didn't see...the Legion of Super-Heroes!!!  Talk about your classic "bait and never give it to ya"!  Let's see if this issue at least gives us that and would it be too much to ask for a little year designation if this is setting up the future timeline?  Ok, I'll stop acting like Veruca Salt and get on with my review...

Batman #80 Review and *SPOILERS*

Welcome Home

Written By: Tom King
Art By: John Romita Jr., Klaus Janson, Tomeu Morey
Letters By: Clayton Cowles
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: October 2, 2019

*Non Spoilers and Score At The Bottom*

We’ve been stuck on a tropical island when it comes to the Batman book. While I was a big fan of the first issue on that island (though I will admit it was a strange turn to take), the second issue felt redundant and even though it gave us an answer to one of the ongoing mysteries in this book, it’s about damn time we get the story moving again. So far, City of Bane is in its fourth issue and aside from a huge character death, not a whole lot has happened. We need story progression and we need it now. The occupation of Gotham has been established, we need resistance. So, let’s jump into this new issue and see where it takes us.

PREVIEW: Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III #6

Writer: James Tynion IV
Artist: Freddie Williams II, Kevin Eastman
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: October 2, 2019

Krang has steered his Ultra-technodrome into the skies above the new Earth he sought to conquer and rebuild in his own image. He thought the heroes of the worlds he'd conquered were down for the count, but now he faces two sets of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, two Batmen and a whole host of angry heroes looking to save their worlds once and for all. If Krang can't own the Multiverse, then he will destroy it!

PREVIEW: DCeased #5

Writer: Tom Taylor
Artist: Trevor Hairsine, Stefano Guadiano
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: October 2, 2019

The world is dying at the hands of the infected, and the very survival of humanity is at stake. Facing extinction, Superman and the heroes will make a decision that will fundamentally alter Earth's present...and future!

PREVIEW: Justice League #33

Writer: Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV

Artist: Bruno Redondo
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: October 2, 2019


"The Justice Doom War" part four! Apex Lex Luthor is in ascendance, and he's taking out the remaining members of the Justice League in the present just as his Legion of Doom is beating down the time-traveling heroes in both the past and the future. Batman, Superman and the rest of our heroes may have just figured out how Kamandi's timeline works when terrible Hypertime quakes rattle their existence, threatening to strand them far from their own time. Meanwhile, the Flash, Green Lantern and the Justice Society take another leap through time, heading for...ancient Atlantis?

PREVIEW: Batman #80

Writer: Tom King
Artist: John RomitaJr, Klaus Janson
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: October 2, 2019


The bad guys thought they had it made with Bane in control, but with Batman back in Gotham they'll be reminded what justice feels like... and how it hurts when it hits you in the face. With Catwoman at his side, the Caped Crusader is looking to take down Bane's army and reclaim his city. But what happens when old allies like Gotham Girl also stand in his way? The legendary art team of John Romita Jr. and Klaus Janson join BATMAN for two action-packed issues that will rock Gotham City to its foundation.

PREVIEW: Legion of Super-Heroes: Millennium #2

Writer: Brian Michael Bendis
Artist: Ryan Sook
Cover Price: $4.99
Release Date: October 2, 2019

Get on board for a journey through the future like no other! A gallery of all-star artists join our mysterious guide as they continue their 1,000-year journey toward the 31st century, inspiring Booster Gold to time-travel, debating fighting tactics with O.M.A.C. and making their way to the front door of the Legion of Super-Heroes. The DC event of the future is here now!

PREVIEW: The Green Lantern #12

And For Our Next Act. We Present...

 Writer: Grant Morrison 

Artist: Liam Sharp 

Colorist: Steve Oliff

Letters: Tom Orzechowski 

Cover: Liam Sharp & Romulo Fajardo Jr.

Variant Cover: Riley Rossmo 

Associate Editor: Jessica Chen 

Editor: Brian Cunningham 

Cover Price: $3.99

On Sale Date: October 2, 2019

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The Green Lanterns will fall! Insidious plans meticulously set in motion since issue #1 have reached their boiling point. As defeat looms for the Corps, Hal Jordan’s showdown with his monstrous antimatter counterpart sets the stage for the final pages of this issue-and the moment that will echo throughout the entire DC Universe! How bad is it for Hal and the Corps? There’s no GREEN LANTERN #13 next month, but writer Grant Morrison is crafting the next chapter of this story, and it’s coming soon! Only there’s no “Green Lantern” in the title. After the events of this issue, how could there be?

So...these twelve issues were just set-up for another title? That's a good hosing. Here's some preview pages for your peepin'. 

PREVIEW: Deathstroke #48

Written By: Christopher Priest

Art By: Carlo Pagulayan, Fernando Pasarin, Jason Paz, Cam Smith, Jeremy Cox, Willie Schubert 

Cover Price: $3.99

Release Date: October 2, 2019

Deathstroke is back and more ruthless than ever as he challenges the Legion of Doom and continues a bloody rampage to attain the power that Lex Luthor gave to Slade’s son, Jericho. Meanwhile, the tragic deaths of two teenagers in a sleepy Arkansas county lead a local police chief to discover a secret that could cost him his life.

PREVIEW: Lois Lane #4

Written By: Greg Rucka

Art By: Mike Perkins, Paul Mounts, Simon Bowland

Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: October 2, 2019

Renee Montoya wants answers. But can she handle the truth of what Lois Lane has uncovered? The questions pile up as Lois meets with both Renee and the original faceless detective, Vic Sage.

PREVIEW: Young Justice #9

Written By: Brian Michael Bendis

Art By: Andre Lima Arauja, John Timms, Gabe Eltaeb, Wes Abbott

Cover Price: $3.99

Release Date: October 2, 2019

Oh man! Lost in the Multiverse with no way home, the teens of Young Justice find themselves trapped on a dark world that was once run by the evil Justice League known as the Crime Syndicate, but is now run by their younger, more feral, more anarchic counterparts” the Young @#$@#$@! They are not nice. All this and finally, the truth behind” Teen Lantern.