Let’s be real: we all knew that the Absolute Batman series was going to be phenomenal. Scott Snyder was tasked with finding a new (but still somewhat familiar) take on the beloved hero, and he nailed it.
Review: Absolute Batman Vol. 1: The Zoo
Review: Phoenix Vol. 1: Orbital Resonance
Of course, Jean Grey is getting a solo series during Marvel’s From the Ashes. It would be strange if she didn’t, right? Phoenix Vol. 1 really lets Jean/Phoenix off the leash, sending her off into the larger universe, and boy, are the stakes high.
Review: Dawn of X Vol. 2
At this point, I think I’m fully caught up in what I had read from the Krakoan era (yeah, I hadn’t gotten far before I got distracted, and I hate that). I’m happy to be making new progress with this story and am eagerly awaiting a few anticipated reveals and twists.
Review: Steeple
So, I typically try to avoid overtly religious tales because I don’t like getting certain themes or points shoved in my face. That said, I love John Allison, so I wanted to give Steeple a try. Side note: I read this series when it first released, in single-issue format. But I wanted to re-read it and make sure I didn’t miss any surprises or endings (I didn’t, I just want more).
Review: I Am Not Okay with This
So, I’m behind on the times here. I watched the Netflix adaptation of I Am Not Okay with This and was SO MAD when they cancelled it. I wanted to know where that cliffhanger ending was going to take us.
Review: Star Wars: Darth Vader, Vol. 2
Here marks the end of the (well, this) Darth Vader series. It was a good run, and overall, I really enjoyed it. This series could be read as a standalone or alongside the main Star Wars plot. The whole series, from start to finish, occurs between A New Hope and Empire Strikes Back, and until now, I hadn’t really thought about what occurred in that time span.
Review: Birds of Prey Vol. 2: Worlds Without End
The dramatic adventures of the first volume teased a bigger bad working behind the scenes, and it looks like Birds of Prey Vol. 2 continues to carry that plot. Given that our Barbara Gordon is the first target, it’s hard not to feel a bit invested in how things turn out.
Review: Star Wars: Darth Vader, Vol. 1
This week, I finally caved in and started reading through Darth Vader (courtesy of Marvel Unlimited, which is the biggest supporter of comic binge-reading). So I'm a little behind on the times, but I'm really glad I'm finally getting around to reading it because it has been fantastic! No additional reading is needed to understand what's happening here, as all the context is provided within the first couple of pages (I love it when that happens). This is especially true if you've seen all the movies (and if you haven't, you're probably not likely to want to read the comics anyway?).
Review: Absolute Wonder Woman Vol. 1: The Last Amazon
So, obviously, I’ve been into the whole “Absolute Universe” from the moment it was announced. I loved the idea of taking classic DC Heroes (and hopefully, villains) and turning the stories on their heads. Having read most of what’s currently out there, Wonder Woman’s take is my favorite (so far).
Review: Castle Swimmer Vol. 2
Oh, I was so happy to see Castle Swimmer Vol. 2 pop up on my feed. I know I could have read it all on Webtoon (which you should do if you want to binge the series asap), but I wanted to wait for the graphic novel to be released.
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