Superman: Man of Tomorrow #6 Review

Written by: Robert Venditti
Pencils: Paul Pelletier
Ink: Drew Hennessy
Colors: Adriano Lucas
Letters: Clayton Cowles
Cover Price: $0.99
Release Date: May 25th, 2020

In the last installment of Superman: Man of Tomorrow, Lex Luthor took the opportunity to launch his plan to take crime fighting in Metropolis into his own hands. While Superman was taken temporarily down by Titano, LexCorp cameras because flying laser guns and defeated Titano. This lead LexCorp to gain a contract with the city for protection, and crime went way down. But those lasers see no difference from a super-villain and a man running on his dinner bill.

Batman: Gotham Nights #6 Review

The OG is OOC

Writer: Mark Russell
Artist: Viktor Bogdanovic, Jonathan Glapion, Ivan Placencia, and Tom Napolitano
Cover Price: $0.99
Release Date: May 26, 2020

Mark Russell is back with another Gotham Nights story, and while I haven't loved his stuff so far, it has been far from terrible.  That may not sound like a compliment, but nowadays, it is.  To me, this issue is the most "Mark Russell" one so far, so let's see how it is, shall we?

Birds of Prey: Sirens of Justice #1 Review

Taking Flight

Written by: Gail Simone
Art by: Inaki Miranda. John Kalisz, and Travis Lanham
Cover Price: $0.99
Release Date: May 27, 2020

A Gail Simone Birds of Prey story hitting the Digital First Lineup?  Yes Please!  I have been keeping up with most of DC's digital line of books and have been enjoying Simone's Flash stories, but Birds of Prey is another level entirely!  She is my favorite Birds writer, but I think I may be hyping this way too much already!  I better just get to my review, and away we go...

Supergirl #41 Review and *SPOILERS*

You Ever Fight a Hurricane in the Pale Moonlight?

Written By: Jody Houser

Art By: Rachael Stott, Cris Peter

Letters By: Tom Napolitano

Cover Price: $3.99

Release Date: May 26, 2020

*Non Spoilers and Score At The Bottom*

We finally have the return of the perennial crossover companion book, which is occasionally referred to as Supergirl. Coming out of it’s most recent crossover run, Supergirl finally starts it’s own story once again (for those taking bets, I give it four issues before we get bitten by the crossover bug again) and they’ve made a choice that gives me a little pause. Houser has taken over the book going forward and I wasn’t a huge fan of the crossover story that she told. That being said, I think any writer would struggle heavily when they are given so little creative freedom in a crossover event. Thus, I think it would be unfair to hold any of the previous issues against her, and instead, I hope that going forward we will end this mess with an entertaining story. However, that won’t be determined until we can read the story ourselves so, let’s jump into the latest story and see how things go.

The Terrifics #27 Review

The Council of Spheres

Writer: Gene Luen Yang
Artist: Sergio Davila, Vicente Cifuentes, Protobunker and Tom Napolitano
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: May 26, 2020

Most people know that Terrifics is ending with #30 and that this is the last print issue before it finishes up as a Digital-Only title.  It's a shame because Gene Luan Yang has done an excellent job on the book since taking over from Jeff Lemire, but it did outlive all the other New Age of Heroes books.  So does the book continue to be a good read for its stretch run?  Let's find out...

The Flash #754 Review and *SPOILERS*

Speed of Talk

Written By: Joshua Williamson

Art By: Rafa Sandoval, Jordi Tarragona, Arif Prianto, Hi-Fi

Letters By: Steve Wands

Cover Price: $3.99

Release Date: May 26, 2020

*Non Spoilers and Score At The Bottom*

If I had to sum up the latest story arc in a simple word it would be: bland. It’s perfectly serviceable and middle-of-the-road. However, there really isn’t anything about it that makes me really want to read more. However, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. At the end of the previous issue, we saw a heart-wrenching scene that eventually led to a team-up between Flash and his greatest villain, Reverse-Flash. Since Reverse Flash is the only one that can defeat the new villain Paradox, Flash was left with no choice. This has immediately introduced some much-needed intrigue into this book and perhaps it will lead to a much more entertaining story. However, we will not know until we are able to read what comes next so let’s jump into the latest issue and see where this story takes us.

The Terrifics #26 Review

Never Trust the Hype Man

Writer: Gene Luen Yang
Artist: Sergio Davila, Vicente Cifuentes, and Protobunker
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: March 11, 2020

While I wasn't a big fan of the Terrifics when Jeff Lemire was writing it as a partial spoof of the Fantastic Four, I did like the roster a bunch.  So, when Gene Luen Yang jumped on, I was excited about what he would do.  Of course, the Year of the Villain stuff, while good, didn't feel like he was getting to tell his own story.  Since then, however, things have been interesting, and the "choose your own adventure" #25 had that charm that I love from Yang.  Unfortunately, the book is ending at issue #30, but we still have a couple of issues to tie things up, at least.   So, is this issue a good start to the end?   Let's find out...

The Low, Low Woods #5 Review

Writer: Carmen Maria Machado

Artist: Dani

Colors: Tamra Bonvillain

Letters: Steve Wands

Cover Price: $3.99

Release Date: May 26th, 2020

Things start to come together when El and Vee talk to the witch of Shutter-to-think, as she tells them the story of her life. And you can imagine that it's all pretty messed up.

Aquaman #59 Review

Father of Mine

Writer: Kelly Sue DeConnick
Artist: Robson Rocha, Daniel Henriques, Romulo Fajardo Jr., and Clayton Cowles
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: May 27, 2020

The shutdown couldn't have come at a worse time for Aquaman fans.  What is going on with Andy, the Aquababy?!?!  That's all I care about, and I need to know now!  Luckily, I have the issue right here, and I'm going to review it... right about now!

Batman Beyond #43 Review

Batman Is Back!

Written By: Dan Jurgens

Art By: Sean Chen, Sean Parsons, Norm Rapmund, Chris Sotomayor, Travis Lanham

Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: May 26, 2020

Thirty-Five years from now, Batman has been through the wringer as his identity has been stolen, his mind wiped and Blight seemingly coming back from the supposed dead to take revenge on everyone in the Bat Family, not to mention the Bat Family having to contend with Elainna Grayson taking on the mantle of Batwoman, defying her father in the process.  Now that that's all beyond us though, it's time to get back to normal and see what Terry McGinnis is going to do now that he's back in costume and back on the beat.  Let's jump into this issue and see what Neo Gotham has to offer us.  Let's check it out.

Teen Titans #41 Review

You've Always Had The Power

Written By: Adam Glass, Robbie Thompson

Art By: Eduardo Pansica, Julio Ferreira, Marcelo Maiolo, Rob Leigh

Cover Price: $3.99

Release Date: May 26, 2020

When last we saw our Teen Titans, they were teamed up with Jakeem Thunder, who's job it was to monitor the Titans' bodies as they died, pierced through Hell and made their way to Purgatory, which we found out is the realm of Djinn's ring, where she was previously trapped in.  Now though, we need her more than ever since her evil brother Elias has gained all the djinn rings and has stormed Heaven to start a war, which he hopes to become the supreme ruler of all things, not to mention get his revenge against God for forsaking him.  Let's jump into this issue and see what the Titans will do now that it appears they've been dead too long and Jakeem Thunder is in over his head since his Thunderbolt has been taken away from him.  Let's check it out.

Suicide Squad #5 Review

The Destruction of the (Not So) Innocent

Writer: Tom Taylor
Artist: Bruno Redondo, Adriano Lucas, and Wes Abbott
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: May 27, 2020

I have enjoyed Tom Taylor's short time on this book so far and can't figure out why it's not selling more.  While I think the shutdown might kill other books momentums, I hope it might kickstart this one a bit.  I'm not sure how or why that would happen, but a guy can have his hopes and dreams, right?  Well, maybe a kickass issue will do the trick.  Is this that issue?  Let's find out...

Justice League #45 Review

Vengeance Is Thine!

Written By: Robert Venditti

Art By: Eddy Barrows, Eber Ferreira, Romulo Fajardo Jr., Tom Napolitano

Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: May 26, 2020

Ancient and not so ancient grudges are bring brought to the forefront of the mind and not even the Justice League is immune to this threat.  In our previous issue, we saw our heroes taking on escaped mythological monsters, that made their way out of their Tartarus prison so that they could take their vengeance out on Wonder Woman, but once that threat was defeated, the Justice League started turning on one another for the smallest of slights that they may have had brewing in the back of their minds.  What could be causing this assault on the mind?  Well, I'd say that the Spectre showing up as the cliffhanger to the last issue may have something to do with it.  Let's jump into this issue and see what the Justice League will do against not only each other but the Spectre as well.  Let's check it out.

Basketful of Heads #7 Review

Writers: Joe Hill
Artist: Leomacs
Colorist: Dave Stewart
Letterer: Deron Bennet
Editors: Mark Doyle & Amedeo Turturro
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: May 26th, 2020

Basketful of Heads is over??? Oh no! THIS IS IT? The beginning of the end! Hey DC, I'm still waiting on a Hill House round 2 announcements here, guys! JUST LET ME KNOW!

The first installment of Hill House is the first to conclude, so it's time to see what happens to June, her precious boy toy Liam, and her basketful of undead heads. After you watch some legendary Huey Lewis and The News, of course.

PREVIEW: Teen Titans #41

Written By: Adam Glass, Robbie Thompson

Art By: Eduardo Pansica, Julio Ferreira, Marcelo Maiolo, Rob Leigh

Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: May 26, 2020

At the gates of heaven itself, the Teen Titans must battle Djinn’s older brother Elias with the fate of the world hanging in the balance! But victory comes at a terrible cost-because one of the Teen Titans won’t be making it back!

PREVIEW: Justice League #45

Written By: Robert Venditti

Art By: Eddy Barrows, Eber Ferreira, Romulo Fajardo Jr., Tom Napolitano
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: May 26, 2020

The Spirit of Vengeance goes global! After spending untold time in isolation, the Spectre is back, and his thirst for retribution will ripple across the Earth! As old wounds are reopened under the Spectre’s unstoppable influence, it’s up to the Justice League to stop the conflict. But how can they act on a global stage when they must first contend with their own resentments?

PREVIEW: Batman Beyond #43

Written By: Dan Jurgens

Art By: Sean Chen, Sean Parsons, Norm Rapmund, Chris Sotomayor, Travis Lanham

Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: May 26, 2020

Terry McGinnis has his memories back, and he’s ready to resume his duties as Batman in Neo-Gotham. But as soon as he comes home, so does Goliath, the Man-Bat pet of Damian Wayne. What adventure with the heir of the Demon lies in store for Batman Beyond?

Flash: Fastest Man Alive #5 Review

Air Guitar (Almost) Included

Writer: Gail Simone
Artist: Clayton Henry
Cover Price: $0.99
Release Date: May 20, 2020

Gail Simone has been giving Flash fans the most serialized story of these Digital First books, and I have been enjoying it.  It has been fun, exciting, and feels both classic and fresh at the same time.   I can see why DC Comics had this one in the Walmart 100-page Giant since it's a cool way to get new readers into the Flash.  While some of the other stories have had a rough transition from Walmart to Digital-First, Gail Simone's story keeps racing along, standing tall against the "real" books as they hit the shelves.  Does this finale keep pace?  Let's find out...

Wonder Woman: Agent of Peace #5 Review

The Truth...

Writer: Van Jensen, Scott Kolins
Artist: Scott Kolins, Jheremy Raapack
Cover Price: $0.99
Release Date: May 20, 2020

This issue of Wonder Woman Agent of Peace is an odd one.  Two stories for the price of one and the cost of one is still only 99 cents!  So, do you get a double bang for your buck here?  Let's find out...

Aquaman: Deep Dives #5 Review

Trench Mouth

Writer: Steve Orlando
Artist: V Ken Marion, Sandu Florea, Andrew Dalhouse, and Wes Abbott
Cover Price: $0.99
Release Date: May 20, 2020

Steve Orlando jumps back on the Aquaman Digital-First Trolley to start up a serialized story that he set up a few weeks back.  I'd love to say that the Sea Devils are what has me excited about all of this, but I can't fake the funk, I'm mostly here for V Ken Marion's art!  Yep, I am a fanboy through and through, and you can take that as a disclaimer, a proclamation, or whatever.  Now that's out of the way, how is the issue?  Let's find out...