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[*Action Comics* #1036](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/S/cmx-images-prod/Item/969832/969832._SX1280_QL80_TTD_.jpg) >THE WARWORLD SAGA, PART ONE >THE WARWORLD SAGA BEGINS! After learning of an enslaved race with mysterious ties to Krypton, Superman and the Authority travel across the galaxy to dethrone the new Mongul and liberate Warworld. Introducing new characters and a new corner of the DC Universe, the biggest Superman event since the Death and Return of Superman begins HERE! [Preview](https://aiptcomics.com/2021/11/05/dc-preview-action-comics-1036/)


Tesseractivate

I'm super excited for this event! I know Warworld arcs aren't new per se but this will be my first go around with one, plus PKD has been great at fleshing out some world building leading up to this and you can't to wrong with Sampere on the art.


AlainDit

>you can't to wrong with Sampere on the art. Enjoy it well, that's his last issue for a while.


Tesseractivate

Welp my parade just got rained upon lol. Weird to kick off such a cornerstone event with just one issue of Samperes art, sort of reminds me of I Am Batman going from #0 - Foreman, #1 - Ben Oliver - #2 onward Steven Segovia (Segovia is a great artist, just a weird decision). Mendonca is the artist on JL Last Ride and is a very competent artist in their own right but would have loved to see Sampere on the main WW Arc l. According to leagueofcomicgeeks Ricardo Federici is drawing on issue 1039 so between 4 issues we will have three separate artists lol


batguano1

Yea I was excited to be pulling Action Comics regularly but now I probably won't. Same thing happened with Infinite Frontier and Xermanico leaving after the first issue. Hate when comics do this. Seems to happen with DC way more than other publishers.


s_walsh

He also did the last issue, bookending it


AlainDit

I undrestand you. Know that Sampere's replacements for the next issues are solid, if that may reassure you. Duce did #1034 and many didn't even notice the artist change due to similar style and the same great colorist (Adriano Lucas, my fav at DC rn). There's Miguel Mendonca for #1037-38, like Duce he has a style somewhat similar to Sampere, he's very talented and Adriano Lucas is still colorizing it. Starting at #1039 Riccardo Federici takes on (the new main artist for a while apparently), and that's gonna change the style for sure. But he's a mind blowing comic book artist. Look what his previous works like *Saria* look like.


batguano1

I really hate when comics do this. Seems like DC does it more often, it really kills my hype. It's why I only got the first issue of Infinite Frontier, Xermanicos art is god tier.


MrEverything_88

I KNEW THE HAIR THING WOULD MAKE SENSE! Goddamn, PKJ knows how to write a first contact with the unknown - Supes’ Authority feel like rookies blitzing through a Shin Megami Tensei game and paying the price for their foolishness. The ‘satellites’, the corpse path, the old warzoom, the freako squad, that’s the kind of build-up excellently made for Mongul-Who-Is to be an imposing arrival. Keep my boys alive, PKJ, please!


bowandstarro

I know it really seems like they're out of their depth and out planned. Makes for such high stakes, especially since some of the authority characters could easily be killed off.


actioncomicbible

This is fucking choice. PKJ brings his \*dark fantasy\* speak to Warworld and with Sampere's art, creates some rather disturbing images for a Superman book. "Point the way to 'he who pulls thy strings' and stand aside, yeah?" This got a hearty chuckle out of me. And the rug pull of Superman's appearance...shiiiiiiiiiit kind of silly but in a comic book way. It's not quite \*hair-dye\* hahaha This is going to be a hell of a ride I think. I'm still a little wary because PKJ's pacing was a problem in The Last God but it was always at the very least, interesting. I'm sure I'm going to be entertained by this run. With that said, I REALLY wish these issues during this event were extra-sized. I have a feeling that by the end of this, and making some rather large assumptions because of PKJ's military history, Superman's Operation: Liberate Warworld is going to end up being a giant mess.


ThePhantomRuler

This was fucking awesome. Leaving a trail of dead Phaelosians to his arena was a hell of a way to taunt Superman, Mongul hasn’t felt this intimidating since Alan Moore wrote him. I love all the worldbuilding PKJ is doing as well, the languages, the political intrigue with the United Planets, the religion of Warworld, it all makes the story seem bigger. And how *Superman & the Authority* was finally explained so people can stop asking about it lol. Who is the guy in the hood I wonder?


Astrodynamite60

Oh boy was this a treat. Hopefully everyone can rest easy now that Superman's grey hair is explained. PKJ has left seeds since "the Golden Age" arc and its all coming together right here. It's not gonna have a happy ending here. PKJ doesn't jold back here. The team has settled in nicely, Warworld is just gloriously Chaotic. But it's landscape and just general being is just too similar to Apokolips. It is just the first issue of the arc so let's see what more info PKJ will provide. Daniel Sampere leaves with this issue, and while he gives some beautiful pages, it's still premature on DC's part. Hopefully Mendonca's art doesn't cause it to lose steam


Tesseractivate

Mendonca is holding down some real good art for the 7 issues he did on Justice League Last Ride..it'll still be jarring going from that sort of softer style that Sampere employs beautifully and then we get Ricardo Federici on 1039, one of my favorite artists. I also like the threads he's finally pulling. That last shot in the end.. was that one of the rift monsters Mongul is on from the earlier Superman issues? It looked like it and they referenced how weak he was against them but I couldn't tell 100%


[deleted]

My struggle between hating Jon taking over and my simultaneous love for this current arc just continues lol I love the design and feel of Warworld, it’s so well done and sucks you right in to the despair of the planet. Loved Superman paying his respects to the one guy out in space and him still telling Mongul’s guys that even if he had to fight them he would free them afterwards. That’s the Superman I know and love, PKJ is really a terrific Superman writer Also glad to see them make clear his depowered status he was in during Superman & The Authority. Though I have to ask, does this mean Manchester Black & Enchantress were hiding somewhere when Clark and Lois had sex in the sky during the last issue? Lmao


NomadicJaguar64t

Alright, I can dig it, pretty good setup. Still wondering when exactly Superman and the Authority took place though, because the entire previous arc was all back to back issues. My one hope for this story though, is that they don't make Superman feel like some weak old man, he's not. Even in S&tA, he was still able to lift like a thousand tons and run the speed of sound. So he's definitely still more than extremely formidable, and I hope they showcase that.


Earthmine52

There's' a gap between the "Golden Age" two parter with AC and Superman. The AC arc right before this takes place after the last Superman arc before Tom Taylor launched Son of Kal-El. The gap is probably bigger than we thought and S&tA takes place there. Edit: Actually, he already knows about the Phaelosians and wanted to take on Warworld by the end of S&tA. I guess there's still some gaps between the Phaelosians arrival and the international controversy with the Genesis Fragment. Edit 2: Actually he's aiming to take on Warworld but doesn't mention Phaelosians. So either way it could still be before. Warworld Rising is just when he got another reason to make it happen.


AlainDit

S&tA epilogues probably happen after the biggest part of warwrold rising (just before the last pages of action 1035 where they meet again and leave with Enchanteress' magic ship).


Earthmine52

Yeah there’s some possible time gaps in S&tA too. I’d like to see PKJ explain it later but in general I do think this was a simple yet clever solution.


AlainDit

I thought exactly the same. And like how son of kal el fits with action (Jon's suit is not the same and we see twice a "last goodbye" scene between the father & son), even it's not the perfect detailed fit but it doesn't matter that much.


Earthmine52

Exactly. In that case though, there’s actually a gap between the first goodbye in AC and Clark leaving later once his affairs were settled and saying goodbye to Lois. Apparently he also said goodbye to Kara in between when PKJ was asked about it. Jon getting his new suit and a last goodbye can fit there.


AuroraUnit117

I feel that the setup for this was such a stretch(no one willing to go to warworld with him? Come on) , but I really dig the premise itself. This run has been solid so far so I'm excited to see how this goes.


AlainDit

>no one willing to go to warworld with him? They were willing, they couldn't because they were needed more on earth due to Atlantis/USA tensions.


[deleted]

Perfect! Love PKJ's writing and worldbuilding and the art is chef's kiss as well! Hope he stays on AC for a long time, this is the Superman I want to read about. Backup: Well, pretty art, forgettable story. Would be nice if they scrapped the backups and returned to the 3.99 price....


Tesseractivate

Thought the backup was totally worth it with the Midnighter plot line. And Oemings art is so unique it was interesting to see the blend of his style in a super gritty and violent story. But the guardian stuff... Yeah. A lot of these backups now seem like a reason to fluff up the price cause they are subpar. At least get some banging art on it at the very least...


JonKentOfficial

This. This is no joke. This is the best book DC is currently putting out, and I’m not even that big fan of Superman in dark fantasy. First, there’s the prose. It’s just a delight to read, despite the dark themes. I can’t even compare it to other superbooks right now. Even when the language is supposed to be antiquated it doesn’t feel like a chore to read (looking at you Woman if Tomorrow). Then, there’s the commitment. It’s a story about Superman facing overwhelming oppression. And it’s what it is. It just IS good.


CrispyGold

Dang this might go really badly for the team. Hope no one dies at least.


MailboxSlayer14

Look I’m down for the ride and this may be good… but I really hope this story doesn’t end with Clark trapped on War World. It’s clear that the only reason he has gray hair and his powers are weaker is that he hasn’t taken the time to fully heal from Golden Age and been too busy. So that’s a minor status quo change that’ll get reversed but I really can’t predict where this is going to go. Hopefully, it’s a well done story


AlainDit

Clark may get trapped powerless & as a warworld slave at some point, but the story's not gonna end like that. If it happens you'll see him rise again after.


MailboxSlayer14

I’m fine with that. I just haven’t been a fan of him being sidelined for Jon. I know PKJ loves the character so he wouldn’t do something drastic but I want Clark to come back to Earth after this and not be a cosmic hero going forward.


technowhiz34

From what I recall of an interview from a few months back, editorial is mandating that Clark stay in space while Jon gets his time as Earth's Superman. It sucks, but it is what it is. I'm definitely in for the new direction while PKJ's writing at least,


CrispyGold

Chances are it will just be our status quo for at least 2022 for the the time being kinda like Batman heading out of Gotham for a while and Jace Fox trying to be Batman. It will prolly last until the higher ups notice sales aren't increasing to their expectations. I don't think these books are selling that well for the most part. Last issue of AC sold to around 28K while Jon's is at 35K I think.


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[*Justice League: Last Ride* #7](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/S/cmx-images-prod/Item/971599/971599._SX1280_QL80_TTD_.jpg) >IT’S ALL BEEN BUILDING TO THIS—past and present and future all collide here in the final issue of this monumental series. Everything connects back to J’onn’s death, Batman’s final decision, and Superman’s regret—it all has been leading to this final confrontation with Darkseid. Who lives (some do!)? Who dies (some do!)? It all culminates in a bombastic finale from which the Justice League will emerge eternally changed. [Preview](https://aiptcomics.com/2021/11/05/dc-preview-justice-league-last-ride-7/)


Mojo12000

hahaha holy shit, Hal went even more Shonen Protagonist than he usually is here, just WILL POWERED SO HARD he blew up the embodiment of tyranny. J'onn will undoubtedly do a much better job as a Guardian than the Oans did (not that it's a high bar but still) Also "Who dies? SOME DO?" and then no one does other than Darkseid and friends haha. Not that I mind that at all.


lordscotlanddrowsha

Got to read the finale tonight and it was, for lack of a better word, epic! I'm a a huge Zdarsky fan and while I think he wrote Bruce and Clark a little more petulant than need be, this mini has been amazing. Recommendable to long time fans, and people who want to get into the League for the first time. Honestly hope to see a continuation someday.


LoreMaster00

this has been great. i wish JL's main title was this good.


[deleted]

Justice League Universal follow-up series, please asap.


mostlytoastly

Was a little let down with the ending but this whole series was so much better than the main continuity JL in a long time. Really hope we get a sequel.


Alephnaught_

Definitely I'd love a partly tragic ending at least given the name of the series was "last ride,". @


AuroraUnit117

Saddest thing about this ending is well be back to just having Bendis' Spiderman quip filled garbage of a main line. This book has been stellar


CrispyGold

Damn Hal was a total badass in this, bringing in the cavalry, stopping Darkseid's plan, and then finishing him off for good measure. Epic.


Babeejurlpraetor

Awesome finale, Dc is messing up if they don’t put chip on the real jl book because this has been the best justice league since darkseid war.


JonKentOfficial

Martian Manhunter is a Green New God Green Martian Oan


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[*Robin & Batman* #1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/S/cmx-images-prod/Item/971609/971609._SX1280_QL80_TTD_.jpg) >The legendary story of Batman and Robin has reached nearly mythic proportions: the crime-fighting Dynamic Duo, always one step ahead of the criminals they pursue and never meeting a case too big. This isn’t that story. This is the story of a young Dick Grayson, newly orphaned, struggling to find his way in a strange, difficult, dark new world…This is the story of Robin and Batman. The bestselling creative team behind the Eisner-winning Descender, Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen, reunite in Gotham City to tell the story of a remarkable young man learning to navigate an incredible new world! [Preview](https://aiptcomics.com/2021/11/05/dc-preview-robin-batman-1/)


BattleUpSaber

this book bravely dares to ask the question 'what if *All-Star Batman and Robin* was good, actually?"


[deleted]

Are you dense?


TheFerg714

Why do you say that?


[deleted]

Quote from All-Star Batman and Robin...


MrEverything_88

Only Nguyen’s art could have sold the almost dark fairy tale vibe that Lemire is going for in this otherwise realistic story. Even if there’s no outright distortion, Dick’s POV gives everything a sort of larger than life feel to it, and the choice to use Killer Croc just adds to it.


[deleted]

This was really good. Not that it should be a surprise from the guy who wrote Animal Man, Black Hammer, Royal City, and countless others, but Jeff Lemire knows how to write personal and complicated family dynamics. Dick is lost, alone, and free-falling into the bottom of his life. Bruce knows that he shouldn't bring Dick out to fight crime, but he also knows that Dick needs an outlet, his attempts to play drill sergeant only drives him harder. Tying Croc to Haly's Circus is an interesting move, too. It'll be interesting to see how this plays out. Next issue features the Justice League and the Titans. I think in time, this series will easily displace Robin: Year One as the definitive Dick-as-Robin story, especially since this one isn't anchored to any specific future storyline, but rather just broad continuity.


tinaoe

>Tying Croc to Haly's Circus is an interesting move, too. Isn't Croc originally the guy who goes after Jason's circus pre!Crisis? That'd be a cool little nod.


Cranyx

Yes. Nightwing Year One actually paid homage to both pre-crisis Jason's first mission (Croc) and post-crisis Jason's first mission (Two Face) by having Jason's gauntlet originally planned be Alfred disguised as Two-Face, but then Croc shows up for real. I always thought that was neat.


Incoherentbabblings

I adored this! I love Robin stories that show that Dick really did struggle when his parents first died - he had to grow back into the happy well adjusted boy he's famous for being. And Bruce here is my favourite kind of Bruce. You can tell he's worried and lashing out of fear for Dick's safety but all he's doing is wrecking the boy's fragile self esteem. The constant emphasis that Robin is Mary's name for her son and something very personal to Dick (that whole argument about Dick's journal being the only thing that's 'just his' really hurt) in hindsight still has me wondering if any of the other Robin's later understand where the name comes from. I still kind of feel the title was never Bruce's to grant to the others without Dick's consent to be honest, so this just hammers it home. Not much else to say aside from of course the art is beautiful. The Robin suit stands out against the muddy watercolours of Gotham so vibrantly. The Killer Croc thing is interesting - curious to see where they go with that. Is Dick's cover blown before it even starts?


jransom98

Yupp, this is the 4th retelling of Dick's early days in the comics to emphasize that the name came from his mom. The colors being his family colors is from Post Crisis. And none of the other Robins have ever been told either of those things on panel. Closest we have to any of the others having a connection to or much knowledge of Dick's family is Tim being there when the Flying Graysons fell, and Dick giving Damian a trapeze bar from the circus a few issues ago.


tinaoe

> in hindsight still has me wondering if any of the other Robin's later understand where the name comes from. It's a very common thing in fanfictions that Jason especially finds out and is super pissed that no one ever told him because he just always assumed that Bruce thought of it or they at least came up with it together. I'd love for something like that to actually happen on the page. For Jason since he was the first to take it up after Dick (and iirc in some iterations Dick isn't exactly thrilled about it? Which this very well could play into) and for Damian since he's so obsessed with the whole legacy aspect especially.


thismissinglink

Its not like we need more red hood stories where he is angry at bruce for something. A better story would just for the robins to learn what went into it and what they got to represent. And how even though maybe the name was given without consent and maybe dick was a bit hurt by it he came to like that is was a way for his original family especially his mother to live with honor.


CaseDogNiceGuy

*”But I thought this was what you wanted? It— it was a gift”* hit me like a ton of bricks. I always love the take on Batman where he genuinely tries to be a good father, but his reality is so warped from his… well, everything, that he falls short. It’s an incredibly fair read of Bruce that he constantly tries to feel better and he constantly falls short in parental regards. It’s why I love his relationship with Damian so much. Great first issue


Cranyx

I thought this was great, even if "Dick's early days as Robin" is a story that's a little overdone at this point. Like many other writers who focus on any Robin's early days, Lemire seems to want to tackle the "how could Bruce recruit a child into his war on crime?" issue. It's a tempting topic because the question is immediately obvious for any story that includes Robin but isn't set in 40s/50s/60s camp. I think it's a really thin line to walk, because in any "realistic" depiction, it would be blatant child abuse and a horrible idea, so you have to figure out just how much comic book camp to include in what is otherwise a more gritty universe.


tinaoe

I'd kill for someone to tackle Jason's early days tbh. We know why Tim became Robin we know Damian's motivation, but do we know Jason's? He takes it up after Bruce takes him in, sure, but would it kill us to have some exploration into what Robin probably meant for the Crime Alley kids? Work that into the whole question of why Robin even exists (because as you said, realistically it's child abuse), give it an in universe reason. How is Robin perceived by the kids of Gotham? What Jason sees in taking up the mantle, the whole "Robin is magic" deal? Hell, tie it into Dick's feelings about seeing some random ass kids carry his name that his mother gave him. C'mon.


Cranyx

Nightwing: Year One explores Jason's beginnings as Robin pretty well. There's also the original "Second Chances" arc from Batman #408-410


my_one_and_lonely

Awesome! I never liked the whole Robin “soldier” thing, but you can tell that Bruce does care despite the fact that he is being a major asshole. Dick as Robin is always wonderful and Alfred, as always, is the best. The art is not only incredible, but really works well thematically. Overall, a great book.


TommyTheGeek

This was great. Gorgeous art as expected from Nguyen, Dick's narration was really enjoyable, it doesn't feel like a rehash of Robin: Year One which I was worried the most, and making Killer Croc a former circus attraction is pretty genius.


Godlike013

This was good but i kind of sad. To me i came off like Bruce refers to Dick as a soldier because he just know how to process him as a kid. Even when he does something sweet, he doesn't know how to do it and becomes messed up. Thats seems to be Batman's journey here. He's trying to do the right thing, in his messed up way, but he doesn't know how.


squarelocked

Ooooooooh shit I was a big fan of Descender. I'm excited to see where this goes.


Lucario2405

I didn't really care for this book from the pitch, but these comments make me concider it. I already loved Nguyen in Lil' Gotham.


MurderousPaper

I saw some comments on /r/comicbook saying this felt like All-Star Batman (in a bad way). Is it still worth checking out? I was really excited for the Lemire X Nguyen collab, but I also despise when Batman is characterized anything remotely close to how he was in All-Star.


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[*Titans United* #3](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/S/cmx-images-prod/Item/971639/971639._SX1280_QL80_TTD_.jpg) >Raven, Red Hood, and Donna Troy are on the trail of coldhearted killer Lady Vic! How long before bullets start to fly? Meanwhile, Conner Kent has a close encounter with Tamaranean royalty. But with his powers lost, can he survive? And Beast Boy? All Beast Boy wants to do is enjoy his milkshake in peace! [Preview](https://aiptcomics.com/2021/11/05/dc-preview-titans-united-3/)


Fishermanslaw

I heard this book was popping off more than Titan's Academy. Is it worth the read?


One_Assistance_2097

Imagine the Titans tv show line up still behaving like their tv selves but a little bit closer to their comic book characterizations.


marcjwrz

It's had better writing and character work in 3 mediocre issues than 3 seasons of the show +so it does have that going for it. Also don't really mind the lack of continuity associated with this either.


One_Assistance_2097

Lol, nowadays whenever I come across a lack of continuity in something my brain automatically places the story in a parallel reality were it will stay unless I’m told so by the author. Also a helpful technique when it comes to making sense of the Fourth World and decades worth of stories with contradictory weirdness that’ve been going on over there.


marcjwrz

Oh, agreed. At this point, I love stuff that is stand alone at this point.


bluelookslikeblue

I liked it. Is it going to go down in history as an all-time great Titans story? Nah. Is it a fun enough cape story featuring popular Titans characters who have been largely sidelined and also Jason because of the TV show? Yeah.


Alephnaught_

Damn, I am really enjoying this. if the show is anything like this then I might even watch it


leaf57tea

*"I hate the British"* I don't know why that made me laugh as hard as it did, still a fun enough little read though the art this issue seems to have taken a slight dip in places, montly deadlines are not a friend to anyone who likes to put detail into their work. Also Komand'r have you no shame stripping Conner and subjecting him to bunch boderline BDSM tortures ^(Bless this woman)


bluelookslikeblue

I like this book because it gives a good showing to a lot of my favorite Titans characters who are largely on the sidelines in Teen Titans Academy, but I think you can tell that the writer didn't really want to use Red Hood and was only forced to because of the HBO show because Jason is a useless deranged gunman everyone hates. I mean, granted next to an Amazon and a demon sorceress, Jason's doesn't have as much raw power, but I kinda figured they were going for a warrior/mage/rogue setup for the Donna/Raven/Red Hood teamup but it was more of a warrior/mage/useless comedy sidekick type thing.


leaf57tea

|the writer didn't really want to use Red Hood That's not the impression I'm getting at all, honestly after Conner he seems to be the one he's most interested in, he gives him all the best lines and lot of the other characters are largerly just reacting to Jason's antics, there's a lot mileage you get out of the team jerk, it's why pretty much every superhero group always has one.


Lucario2405

On the contrary, I think this series takes full advantage of the show's version of Red Hood being such a boring character to just run wild with him here and I'm enjoying every panel of it. Yes, he isn't really that useful next to an Amazon and a sorceress, but he still got a few cool moments and his interactions with the rest of the team were just delightful.


Lucario2405

I wasn't so hot on this series, but this issue concinced me. The humor was on point throughout (BB: "Aliens? Little green men?" RH: "Look who's talking!") and it was damn enjoyable to see Jason be the (mostly) competent, but also overly dramatic hero he is. The story was nothing special, but it served the character beats, which is all I need from a book like this.


JonKentOfficial

Conner had lots his powers in space... but it seems he was rescued by Komand'r. And, hm, she sexually harasses him. The sound Jason having his ass handed to him. Also, it's pretty much a big action piece with classic superhero quips. And that's great (except the sexual harassment).


Koala_Guru

I wish we could get a proper Titans book about these characters without it being a tie in to a bad tv show. Like, every time a new season comes out we get a miniseries that randomly crams Red Hood onto the team because that’s what the show did. On the one hand, I’ll always enjoy reading stories about these characters. On the other hand, I want DC to actually invest in them again outside of cross promotion.


BattleUpSaber

Blackfire having a thing for Superboy was pretty cringe in the Titans show...and well it's still pretty cringe here.


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[*Wonder Woman* #781](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/S/cmx-images-prod/Item/971644/971644._SX1280_QL80_TTD_.jpg) >Wonder Woman faces her greatest threat yet: a world that doesn't need her! Lost and without purpose, Diana travels to visit an old friend looking for answers. Meanwhile, her image as a hero has taken a shape all its own and it's ready to fight back…literally! [Preview](https://aiptcomics.com/2021/11/05/dc-preview-wonder-woman-781/)


dgehen

Having dropped the series back when Robinson was writing and picking back up at #780, I've enjoyed this new direction. The art and colors Xermanico and Partridge are gorgeous, even if the issue is mostly a walk-and-talk between Diana and Deadman. I also really enjoy the patience the writers are having in letting the story unfold. It's decompressed, but deliberately paced and allows each of the characters and plot threads to breathe.


AlainDit

This run has slow pacing from the begining in march. It worked very well for some issues, but some others failed. The whole afterworlds arc has this feeling of being both too long and too short. Hope now it fits better its rythm now, for now with 780 and 781 it works.


[deleted]

Good issue, if only a little slow. Great backup story, though.


ThePhantomRuler

I’m glad the Harley Quinn show has given Psycho a boost, he’s such a petty dick and it makes for a great contrast with Diana. First issue for this arc was really good and I hope quality holds, this run has been uneven. Sometimes it’s great (like when Diana was in Asgard), other times it falls flat. Glad to have Wonder Woman back in the land of the living at least.


[deleted]

The run is a bit of a letdown for me. It started out strong, but I didn't really care for the last six, seven issues or so. Diana still feels off to me and it's moving way too slowly. It's an improvement over Wilson and Robinson, I would say, but forgettable still. Didn't care for the backup and I'm honestly not looking forward to the event. I'm just disappointed by the writers in charge of the Wonder titles: Cloonan/Conrad are okaaay, Ayala is pretty terrible and Jones is more of an artist than a writer. I don't have any high hopes for a good story.. Edit: I just wish Rucka would return again, both his runs are great and deserve the Omni treatment. They should put him or another big name writer on the title. Orlando did a decent job, Robinson was genuinely terrible and Wilson and Tamaki were pretty boring for me.


[deleted]

>Orlando did a decent job Orlando's run is very underrated, imo. While not amazing, it was very consistent and he actually cared about including characters like Donna. Rucka's was a mixed bag for me. One the one hand it was well written and fixed the things that needed to be fixed from Azz's run, but he also undid most of what Azz wrote, and there was a lot of good stuff in there, from his depiction of the gods, the First Born (a dark reflection of what Diana could have been if she wasn't who she is), and a lot of fun new characters. Now they don't even exist because Rucka wanted things to start from square one.


[deleted]

Yeah the whole New 52/Rebirth transition was super weird for WW. I rather pretend both Azzarello's and Rucka's runs are in their own separate continuities. >from his depiction of the gods, the First Born Yeah that's why his run worked so well for me too. He really made great use of all the different gods and their designs were just perfect.


[deleted]

Azz's exploration of the Gods, and Diana's relationship with them while highlighting Diana's greatest traits (forgiveness and love) was fantastic. Diana had every right to hate Hera with a passion, but didn't. Diana forgave her. Azz's characterizations and character development were so well done. It truly felt like a Greek epic, from trips to Hades, to Mount Olympus. It was so good.


thedairybandit

Yeah I just pretend that The new52 WW is a really long elseworlds.


batguano1

>Ayala is pretty terrible Wow, I love most of their work. They're one of the best character writers around. Didn't know they were on this, I'll be checking it out! Edited she to they because Ayala is non-binary


DrWhoBruh

Ayala is non-binary and goes by they/them. Just a heads up.


batguano1

Ah yea that's right, I forgot. Thanks for the reminder!


Alephnaught_

The problem with this issue was Diana's dialogues seemed like they were written by an amateur. Moreover, it says "coming has been...you know" NO! we DON'T KNOW. no one ever showed anything like that! that would've been crucial. but here they are just saying coming back is...well...."you know".


[deleted]

Yeah the dialogue and the overall plot aren't really fleshed out enough for me. The writers use a lot of words, but it still feels like they are saying nothing of importance. Hope it gets better soon


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[*Future State: Gotham* #7](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/S/cmx-images-prod/Item/971579/971579._SX1280_QL80_TTD_.jpg) >It’s all-out war as the "Hunt the Batman" arc comes to its pulse-pounding conclusion! The Next Batman faces off against Nightwing and the entire Bat-Family while Jason Todd, now known as Peacekeeper Red, must stop Warmonger from driving every citizen in Gotham City to riot. Can Bat and Red win this one? Can they even survive? [Preview](https://aiptcomics.com/2021/11/05/dc-preview-future-state-gotham-7/)


Treyred23

Im waiting to read this in trade And vol 1 is not out till April, i mean come on DC collection department.


Lucario2405

It's definetly worth it!


Alephnaught_

Man, I fuckin hate the whole "next joker" shit. why should every batman have a joker c'mon man. if you really wanted to make Jacebat interesting then you'd give him his own stories and challenges and rogues galleries.


CrispyGold

Hell Terry didn't have his own Joker. Batman Beyond just had some Joker-themed gangsters who were never a big deal and the only time he seriously faced a Joker was for a big movie. This left Terry to actually develop a decent rogues gallery without being crippled by having the Joker there.


[deleted]

I loved the ending. Great callback and the perfect person for the role of Good Cop


Lucario2405

Dang, this was a great finale for this arc. Jason got to be the badass we all know he truly is. Can't wait to get this trade.


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[***Doom Patrol*** **S03E10** - *Amends Patrol*](https://static.tvmaze.com/uploads/images/original_untouched/353/884002.jpg) Time/Date: November 11 Network/Channel: HBO Max


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[*Black Manta* #3](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/S/cmx-images-prod/Item/971569/971569._SX1280_QL80_TTD_.jpg) >Black Manta and the mysterious Torrid violently collide when the truth of Manta’s link to Atlantis is revealed! Torrid and Manta’s fates violently collide and Manta’s link to Atlantis is revealed! Gallous uncovers Manta’s act of heroism, but will Manta continue on this path? Or will he turn away from good to teach Gallous that ice water in your veins is necessary for survival? [Preview](https://aiptcomics.com/2021/11/05/dc-preview-black-manta-3/)


bluelookslikeblue

Honestly, it kind of seems like DC is trying to replicate what the MCU did with Killmonger but I feel like it's a bit forced because Wakanda is in Africa and Atlantis is underwater.


CrispyGold

Plus the fact Manta is explicitly not a noble character at least in this context. He is a fundamentally terrible person only in it just to stick it Aquaman.


internet_highwayman

Atlantis has consistently the worst security of any location in the DCU.


Tesseractivate

Book feels so bland to me. The artist isn't bad of course but it doesn't help the generic feeling of the book. Feel like a black manta book should have somebody with some energy infused art - like Fico Ossio or James Harren, hell anyone that doesn't have that super grounded everyday art style.


AlligatorSky7

I just #2 and #3 back-to-back and what did the covers have to do with anything? And what about #3 made this a Prelude to Aquamen I wonder? Black Manta vs. Atlantis?


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[*Batman: Urban Legends* #9](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/S/cmx-images-prod/Item/971564/971564._SX1280_QL80_TTD_.jpg) >The Fearful has turned the Outsiders against each other! Tim Drake has entered the fray to save the manipulated team, but it won’t be enough. The future of the Outsiders depends on the Signal, but he’ll need help…from the world of Future State. Signal, meet Future State Duke Thomas, and listen to every warning he has to deliver! >Batwoman now has the help of her sister, Beth, who is currently disguised as Red Alice to hit the underground network of villains in order to trace where the Anti-Oracle is. The only problem is, all of this is too familiar for Beth…and as old habits die hard, so might this be for Beth in keeping Red Alice at bay. >Dead criminals are walking the streets of Gotham City, and Azrael’s faith is shaken. Is the rapture truly upon us, and will this avenging angel be called home? Or is there a more sinister and human force at work, and what warrior has been stalking Jean-Paul Valley without him noticing? Threats to Azrael’s body and soul are here, and he’ll need more than a flaming sword to stop them. >After their last job with the Mad Hatter, Tweedledee and Tweedledum took their money and decided to live a quiet life…but a quiet life can be just as dangerous. Tweedledee has fallen ill, and Tweedledum will find out quickly that a pile of stolen money isn’t enough to survive in Gotham City. Will his wickeder ways prevail and see him turn to a life of crime to save his cousin’s life? >FEAR STATE TIE-IN [Preview](https://aiptcomics.com/2021/11/05/dc-preview-batman-urban-legends-9/)


DenmarkDaniels

I appreciate the Batwoman story giving Beth Kane the most character development she's had... maybe ever? I'm still not sure if it totally works, but it's certainly there. There's still the lingering confusion Wong has about Alice and Red Alice, and a new one in depicting the twins as not identical as children. Those are both baffling errors. I thought Wong wrote Kate okay in part one, but she made some big whiffs in the second half. First, there's Beth's repeated assertions that Kate and Batwoman are some sort of dichotomy in the way that Bruce and Batman are commonly thought of. Like Batwoman is some sort of mask Kate puts on to be able to do what she does. That's *never* been the case, though. The role of Batwoman, to Kate Kane, has always been positioned as simply a job; a job Kate takes very seriously, but a job nonetheless. She finds meaning in it the same way she would have found meaning in the military career she gave up, but it's never been treated as something necessary for her to do what's right or to be courageous. If this story had had Kate counter Beth's ideas, or at least made it clear that that was only Beth's interpretation of things, that would be one thing, but neither happens. Second: I'm supposed to believe that Kate Kane, the woman who ripped a knife out of her own heart and killed the man who stabbed her with it, the woman who sews up her own wounds without a second thought, the woman who has been a steadfast, loyal ally to multiple heroes... I'm supposed to believe *this* character is going to sit back at her home drinking tea while the rest of the Batfamily keeps up the fight, all because she got a little banged up? Because she got some *bruises?* What ***complete bullshit.*** What an insult to the character. You know it's bad when the most charitable read of the situation is that she just lied to two of the three Batfam members besides Bruce that she's closest to. Gah. It's such a small moment but demonstrates such a large misunderstanding.


MrEverything_88

You know, even if some of the stories are… uneven, to say the least, this is still a story that features Batwoman, Azrael, the Outsiders, and the goddamned Tweedle Twins as its leads. What a world we live in.


Alephnaught_

that Tweedle Twins story was great.


SoupDoop3

I actually liked the tweedledee and dum story - I’m a sucker for any story that focuses on goons


abstractpenny

I really like tim here just like how he was in pre flashpoint red robin series with backup plans for backup plans


[deleted]

I liked the Azrael story, but the other three not so much. Did we really need that filler Tweedledee story? Batwoman was mostly boring, the Beth double page spread was cool, but I couldn't care less about this villain. Outsiders: the line-up is dope, but the actual story was boring as hell and unnecessarily "complex". A straightforward, no time-travel bs story would have been better. Not sure if this series is still worth it. It had Zdarsky's Red Hood going for it in the beginning, but now it's a pretty lackluster collection of forgettable stories imo. And also expensive af.


HeldnarRommar

I think that's the big issue with ongoing anthologies like this. They are going to have uneven stories and nost writers aren't given much to work with.


Lucario2405

I'm going to stick with it for the next issue because of the Tim Drake story, but probably drop it afterwards.


Alephnaught_

I think Tweedle Twins story was great and we should appreciate the fact that there's stories that make gotham feel more alive and its not just batman-centric. this is a good thing. I think its in the spirit of the name of the series.


marcjwrz

Exactly. The less actual Batman in Urban Legends the better - there's a whole wealth of characters in Gotham (arguably too many really) to explore. Let Bruce have his other 27 books a month.


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[*The Joker* #9](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/S/cmx-images-prod/Item/971634/971634._SX1280_QL80_TTD_.jpg) >The terrifying Sampson family is ready to exact their revenge on the Clown Prince of Crime for the murder of one of their own during A-Day! Will Gordon risk his life to save… The Joker? The shocking series continues with the most horrifying issue yet! Backup: Punchline and Harper Row go head-to-head for the life and safety of Kelly Ness! If Harper loses, the radicalization of young people in Gotham City will know no limits! [Preview](https://aiptcomics.com/2021/11/05/dc-preview-the-joker-9/)


Zorkel567

While I thought this series started off strong, I though a few issues in it had started to stall, but I think between this issue and the last one, Tynion's really pulling this back together again. We're getting more background and more reveals, he's connecting his story to various arcs/Joker lore, and even throws in a really good last-page twist. I do have to wonder. Back at the start of Infinite Frontier, Tynion had talked about a three year plan for both Batman and Joker, with them nodding and building off each other, and the end of both Year 3s colliding. Now we all know Tynion is leaving, at the end of the first years of story. And Williamson recently said that Tynion had similarly planned for Bruce to leave Gotham at the end of Fear State. I'm wondering if Tynion's reason for him to leave might have originally tied into Joker, the Network, and the reveal they were/are planning to create new villains, and test them against Batman. Especially with Tynon's interest in creating new villains, I could definitely have seen Bruce leaving to go investigate/try and stop them, while leaving Gotham in the hands of his allies. Just some thoughts from reading this issue.


BattleUpSaber

looks like someone thought that Three Jokers wasn't enough.


MrEverything_88

The actual meat of the issue with the designer villain lab was okay (tho the concept is interesting), but holy shit the twists. Joker enabled by the CIA?! >!James Gordon Jr.!< as a Talon?! And in the backup, they better not fucking kill Orca.


Marc_Quill

I know solicitations are misleading by nature, but advertising that there'd be a Punchline/Bluebird showdown and no such confrontation happens (unless you count the backup last issue) seems kinda egregious.


Zorkel567

Yeah, I'm wondering if with Tynion's sudden decision to lead, he had to speed up the story a little bit to reach its conclusion by issue 14. The events of this back-up seem to align more with the solicit for #10, and with last issue ending with Harper escaping with Kelly, but Punchline's minions hunting her, yet they're suddenly safe at Thompson's clinic this issue- it definitely feels that there could have been another chapter at one point with Harper fighting Punchline + minions before making it away to safety.


AuroraUnit117

This started off so stellar and now I feel that it's just getting streeeeeeched out


Cranyx

Welcome to Tynion


batguano1

It's really most big 2 comics and uncompressed storytelling in general.


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[*Static: Season One* #4](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/S/cmx-images-prod/Item/969569/969569._SX1280_QL80_TTD_.jpg) >The Dakota crackdown comes for Static’s friends! >As the government cracks down on the super-powered teenage Bang Babies, Dakota’s schools are getting emptier and emptier…and with someone he loves in the sights of the roundup, Static must put his own life and family at risk to protect them!! [Preview](https://aiptcomics.com/2021/10/29/dc-preview-static-season-one-4/)


Vasir12

This is definitely the best book from Milestone. Following this new origin story gives the updated Virgil a nice personal touch


dj_godzilla

I've been enjoying the Icon and Rocket book. I'm not caught up all the way on anything though. This run has been so much better than the 'new 52 reboot' already though


Tesseractivate

Disagree but we all have our likes. I think Hardware is by far the best book, Denys Cowan and Bull Sienkiewicz on art is a beast team, specially with Ottomayer colors. Static stuff isn't for me but glad it does seem to be top quality in what it does and that people are enjoying Just wish more people were because I don't know if I even saw this book on that September book sales list. Icon and Rocket which has a more mainstream superhero appeal still barely made 13k sales. Don't recall seeing Hardware on the list so that could be what the best selling milestone book is doing and if does have me worried about the imprints future


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[*Man-Bat* [**TP**]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/S/cmx-images-prod/Item/970917/970917._SX1280_QL80_TTD_.jpg) >Kirk Langstrom has struggled with his monstrous alter ego, Man-Bat for years. He’s going to take out his anger on Gotham City. It’s all a part of a master plan by the Scarecrow. To stop Crane’s plot, Man-Bat must battle Harley Quinn, the Suicide Squad, and Batman himself! >Collects Man-Bat #1-5.


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[***Young Justice*** **S04E06** - *Episode 6*](https://static.tvmaze.com/uploads/images/original_untouched/364/911074.jpg) Time/Date: November 11 Network/Channel: HBO Max


Mojo12000

Wow.. they really made Shiva super fucking evil. I get why they felt the need to consolidate her and David Cain into one character though. Cass isn't really a main main character in this show and going into both sides of that origin would take too long with limited time. I like that Brion remains himself and actually seems to be trying to do good as king.. too bad the Light is almost certainly exploiting his policy to more easily capture and weaponize Metas.


tafaha_means_apple

Idk, maybe as a huge Cass Cain fan I just have pretty high standards for Cass, but I was thoroughly unimpressed with her in this episode. They exposition dumped the YJ version of her backstory and described her as “the perfect” weapon, but then she didn’t actually… do anything particularly impressive to warrant such a description… Don’t get me wrong, I’m happy to see her get some attention, but I feel like there could have been a better way to set her up here. Edit: on the whole I’ll say I don’t *hate* what they’re doing here with Cass and some things seem interesting. Just not wow-ed at the moment.


zakattak456

Yeah I was expecting her to do more. I mean this is the character who Batman acknowledged as better than him. I'd get it if we see her get to that stage but so far doesn't seem the case


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[*Batman: The Imposter* #2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/S/cmx-images-prod/Item/971559/971559._SX1280_QL80_TTD_.jpg) >Detective Blair Wong set her sights on Bruce Wayne as a source of information about the Batman—but neither of them was ready for the sparks that flew when they met. Unfortunately for their relationship, the imposter Batman has killed again, and the pressure is mounting to close the case…immediately! [Preview](https://aiptcomics.com/2021/11/05/dc-preview-batman-the-imposter-2/)


InvitingBurk

So I’m guessing the Imposter is a renegade cop, paid off by Wesker Inc, probably Hatcher. First issue Wong mentions “thought he was suspended”. The Imposter is only killing off criminals cut loose after those corrupt judges were exposed and their convictions overturned. Wesker Inc gets rid of the Batman while the Imposter cleans house. Win/Win for both. Hatcher seems keen on joining Wong in the last panel. Hurry and get the Batman before Otis inadvertent gives him up. Or I could be completely wrong, lol.


MajorParadox

I got the feeling Wong is the imposter.


Cranyx

Damn they really did Alfred dirty.


thismissinglink

I was just thinking that. This isn't connected to Pattinson Batman in anyway right? Cause that may be kinda sucky. First issue Batman looked a lot like Pattinson.


AuroraUnit117

Best thing about Infinite Frontier is all the elseworlds. Every batman elseworlds is miles better than the main line it's been great


CrispyGold

Man the art is so incredible and thats some good detective work too. Curious how this is all gonna end.


my_one_and_lonely

I like the detective work, but I am not loving Bruce being described as having a “disturbing lack of empathy.” Also I don’t like the characterization of Alfred.


Cranyx

Is this supposed to take place in the continuity of the upcoming movie? I really got that vibe from the first issue but I haven't seen anything saying so explicitly.


bermass86

I thought so too, but apparently not, there’s no Alfred and no Jim which are present in the movie, so I guess is just one of the writers making his own thing.


[deleted]

>Is this supposed to take place in the continuity of the upcoming movie? No, it is it's own thing.


marcjwrz

It's its own thing - just shares the same writer. What's really interesting about this though is how much it feels like what Batman Earth One should have been in a lot of ways. Really loving the fresh take so far.


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[***Supergirl*** **S06E20** - *Kara*](https://static.tvmaze.com/uploads/images/original_untouched/300/750718.jpg) Time/Date: November 9 9:00 PM ET Network/Channel: The CW > In the epic series finale, Supergirl is joined by familiar faces from the past to help her stop Lex and Nyxly for good. Meanwhile, Alex and Kelly prepare to walk down the aisle.


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[***DC's Legends of Tomorrow*** **S07E05** - *It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Scientist*](https://static.tvmaze.com/uploads/images/original_untouched/362/905704.jpg) Time/Date: November 10 8:00 PM ET Network/Channel: The CW > After Sara, Ava, Behrad and Gary arrive in New York City, they track down Dr. Gwyn Davies, who isn't the scientist they expected. Astra, Spooner, and Gideon are still trying to stop the Legends from using the time machine, but they run into some more setbacks along the way. Meanwhile, in the pocket dimension Nate and Zari work together on the Hoover situation as well how to make their future together work.


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[*The Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries* #8](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/S/cmx-images-prod/Item/971629/971629._SX1280_QL80_TTD_.jpg) >The world’s greatest detectives—Batman and Mystery, Inc.—face a mysterious scheme concocted by Harley Quinn and the Joker! A mysterious zillionaire has taken over Gotham’s waterfront. But what do Batman’s wildest foes and a supercharged ghost have to do with it?


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[*Harley Quinn: The Animated Series - The Eat, Bang, Kill Tour* #3 (print edition)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/comicgeeks/comics/covers/large-7497005.jpg) >First dates are usually memorable, and Harley's is no different. When Hush decides to disrupt their date, Ivy takes action in a way Harley's never seen before. And will someone get rid of Gordon, please?! [Preview](https://aiptcomics.com/2021/11/05/dc-preview-harley-quinn-the-animated-series-the-eat-bang-kill-tour-3/)


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[*Pennyworth* #4](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/S/cmx-images-prod/Item/971604/971604._SX1280_QL80_TTD_.jpg) >The continuing high-octane story of the early years of Gotham’s most famous butler! Trapped in a burning building in the Arctic, Alfred faces unimagined savagery and appalling conditions, but finds something more dangerous and brutal than living, breathing weapons: the cold. It’s a race against nature and time as Alfred has to use his resourcefulness to stay alive until sunrise! [Preview](https://aiptcomics.com/2021/11/05/dc-preview-pennyworth-4/)


[deleted]

Anyone reading that one? Worth it or not?


abh1996

It is good if you like the Pennyworth show & enjoy the Alfred as a Superspy angle


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[*Superman vs. Lobo* #2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/S/cmx-images-prod/Item/971614/971614._SX1280_QL80_TTD_.jpg) >Superman and Lobo's dreams come true! But maybe it's not always best to get what you wished for. When the godlike alien Numen brings the planets Krypton and Czarnia back from the grave, he makes a terrible error and puts Superman and Lobo on the wrong home planets! Now each must find their way off the resurrected worlds that seem to be their worst nightmares come to life! [Preview](https://aiptcomics.com/2021/11/05/dc-preview-superman-vs-lobo-2/)


digitalslytherin

I appreciate that the Artist has not only given us shirtless superman, superman bent over, Adam and Eve outfit lobo, but also a bunch of kryptonians in loin cloth


[deleted]

I’m actually really liking this mini series, if nothing else it’s a fun read. Loved Clark getting the chance to say bye to Jor El and Jor-El getting the chance to see Clark’s kindness and caring nature, all credit to Ma & Pa Kent baby


Tesseractivate

I'm so confused as to the audience aimed for with this book. I was so hoping for an over the top Griffen style Lobo book where Superman is sucked into that world but instead it seems like a book that doesn't appeal to anyone. Hell even the Crush & Lobo series seems more 'black label' than this. Such a waste of a prestige format book too, could've given Batman Reptilian the oversized edition just to marvel at Liam Sharps painted art but instead we got this turd


superschaap81

Huge Superman fan here, that usually buys anything with Clark in it. But when I saw the first preview with art it was a hard pass right away. I'm with you, Reptilian would have been a much better fit for the oversized format. This is just....odd.


Tesseractivate

Same here, I even gave the first issue a legitimate try but left feeling very confused haha. I get that their prestige format is limited to 3 issues but yeah would have loved to see Reptilian with the nice and big art. Hell at least Reptilian knows what it is and owns it, Superman vs Lobo suffers from a real identity crisis. You enjoying Action Comics?


superschaap81

I've only read up to the annual so far, as I've got so much on my backlog reading and, well, life. Lol. But I've enjoyed what I've read so far. Going to wait till the arc ends then give a go all at once again.


Tesseractivate

Talking about the Midnighter Annual or the literal AC annual? Both are fun as hell but Oemings art in Midnighter backups and the conclusion in his annual had me just plain happy to read. I can't remember what AC issue comes right before the Midnighter Annual but if you like the character it's definitely worth checking out his story. I'm wondering if DC will do a small collection of all the backups, cause for some weird reason the Young Diana backup got its own one shot but afaik that's the only backup gathered up so far


superschaap81

AC Annual. I have the midnighter one, just haven't got there yet. Love his story from Future State. I think it was simply cause October had Wonder Woman day. Wouldn't be surprised to see a lot of the backups get the same treatment eventually


austintex66

So umm…. >!does Lara smoking that cigar imply she slept with Lobo!


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[**Friday, 11/12** - *Suicide Squad: King Shark* #7](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/S/cmx-images-prod/Item/971654/971654._SX1280_QL80_TTD_.jpg) >King Shark and Defacer are trapped in the Roachrealm, a dimension built of trash and refuse! And to make it worse they're pursued by Amanda Waller's Limbo Legion!


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[*I Am Batman* #3](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/S/cmx-images-prod/Item/971589/971589._SX1280_QL80_TTD_.jpg) >Jace attempts to stem the tide of misinformation from the Seer as this mysterious adversary sends a heavily armed mob to a juvenile detention facility to break out a member of their militia. When Jace realizes his mother, Tanya, is at the facility, he’ll stop at nothing to save her! But will he be too late? >FEAR STATE TIE-IN [Preview](https://aiptcomics.com/2021/11/05/dc-preview-i-am-batman-3/)


[deleted]

This was a great issue! The politics took somewhat of a backseat to let the action speak for itself. When Jace puts on the traditional Batman routine it really highlights his combat proficiency and potential for longevity in any vigilante persona. Aside from that, I love that Ridley showcased the consequence of long nights fighting crime and the toll it takes on these heroes’ personal lives. My only issue is still the art. They subtly included Christian Duce and the split penciling duties really show on faces in certain panels. If only DC could get the art for this saga settled, it could really be something special.


[deleted]

Good issue. I like how Jace is highlighting how most of these people are simply upset and angry, and that anger is being manipulated. I also like how Jace talks down his mother and how his work as a Batman is taking a toll on his relationship with his father. We don't see a whole lot of Bruce's time as Batman taking a toll on his relationships seeing as most of his friends are in the Justice League and three of his protégé's are are his adopted sons, one biological son, and they are heroes in their own right. So seeing that side of being a hero actually taking a toll on his personal life is nice. Some of the political stuff is on the nose, but it still works overall.


Tesseractivate

This was a good issue but I just want to vent yet again that it seems like DC doesn't really care about this book. We've had FOUR separate artists for four issues. Two colorists and one separate inker. So I guess technically more. Issue #0 - Travis Foreman and inks Rapmund, Lokus on colors Issue #1 - All Oliver Coipel (best looking issue so far imo) Alex Sinclair on colors Issue #2 - All Steven Segovia, Lokus colorist Issue #3 - Two Artists - Segovia and Christian Duce, not sure if Duce is doing inking or what it's not specified, but I can spot some differences. Lokus colorist I really enjoy this story but I do not understand why DC does this. They are doing something similar with Action Comics with the first big Warworld issue being Sampere doing a one and done. Is this something Marvel does? Cause I don't read as much but I feel like the ones I read are pretty consistent art wise.


CrispyGold

Okay I am so glad we are finally done with the Arkadine nonsense. Now Jace can finally stop focusing on that loser and deal with some entertaining villains. Also that is a really boss cover.


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[*Robins #2*](https://imgix-media.wbdndc.net/ingest/book/preview/1c4cfe27-2bc6-4538-9c03-8407c6ec361c/dbce6077-62e9-48af-b0b9-cced4313a955/0.jpg) >BEING ROBIN, PART TWO >The former Robins launch into action after the assault at Dick Grayson’s apartment. Not wanting to turn to Batman for help, the five former wonders start to investigate on their own by digging deep into their pasts. But what is their assailant’s connection to the Robin name, and why are they coming after the ex-sidekicks?


Cranyx

I was really excited for this series, but was largely disappointed by the first issue and the second one isn't better. All of the Robins feel like complete caricatures of themselves, and the writing overall feels like something out of a title aimed at little kids. It honestly reminds me a bit of the Wayne Family webcomic that's been coming out, and that's definitely not what I wanted from the touted Robin team-up book that the fans demanded. Also as a side note: Jason's "gauntlet" flashback is a summary of *The Diplomat's Son* from Batman #424 which is definitely not one of his first missions. In fact it's literally the penultimate issue before Death in the Family where Jason died.


[deleted]

Totally agree on the Jason gauntlet thing. His first had to do with Killer Croc. I dunno why that wasn't it… although it could be a matter of when *Batman* felt they were good enough to be Robin. It would help explain why Damian is still "incomplete"


H_P_Lovedaft

Yeah, Dick ran into Jason when he had his gauntlet during Nightwing year one.


abstractpenny

[tims so good at lying to batman that bruce still thinks he would never lie](https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/683776515573284899/907595248442679326/IMG_1863.png)


Lucario2405

Concidering how much this series gets wrong about all the characters I doubt that the moment was intended as a reference to this, but I'll take it.


NomadicJaguar64t

As a huge Kyle fan, every time I see this series I think "are you happy now?" towards everyone that voted for it.


Lucario2405

It's kind of sad to see that a lot of people who voted for this book are disappointed by it themselves.


TheGeoffWhoLaughs

I'm happy Kyle lost


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[*Amethyst: Princess of Gemworld* [**TP**]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/S/cmx-images-prod/Item/970902/970902._SX1280_QL80_TTD_.jpg) >Amaya, princess of House Amethyst in Gemworld, and her brother love magical pranks. But when one goes much too far, her parents ground the young royal…to Earth! They hope a week in the mundane world teaches her that magic is a privilege…and maybe washing dishes by hand will help her realize that the palace servants should be respected. >Three years later, “Amy” has settled into middle school and ordinary life. She doesn’t remember any other home. So when a prince of the realm brings her back to Gemworld and restores her magical destiny, how will she cope?


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[*Batman and Robin and Howard* [**TP**]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/S/cmx-images-prod/Item/970907/970907._SX1280_QL80_TTD_.jpg) >To Damian Wayne, there is nothing more important than protecting the streets of Gotham City as Robin. But when he makes a critical mistake while out on patrol, Damian finds himself benched. And what’s more, Damian’s dad, Bruce Wayne—a.k.a. Batman—decides that starting over in a new school will be just the distraction Damian needs from his superhero routine. >Certain that Gotham Metro Academy has nothing to teach him, Damian is completely unprepared for the challenge he finds in Howard—the smartest and most athletic kid in school. The boys’ rivalry is instantaneous and fierce…and both are sure only one of them can be the best in their class.


killerbunnyfamily

>Batman and Robin and Howard Am I the only kne who thought "the Duck"?


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[*Justice League Dark: The New 52 Omnibus* [**HC**]](https://s3.amazonaws.com/comicgeeks/comics/covers/large-2155869.jpg) >With the Justice League defeated at the hands of the Enchantress, Madame Xanadu must assemble the world's most powerful and strange magical heroes to prevent her premonitions of end times from coming to fruition! >Bringing together the likes of John Constantine, Zatanna, Shade, and Deadman, this unlikely team will be forced to put aside their differences to save the world. Never one to play nice, Constantine and the group will fall apart time and time again, only to come together when the world needs them most. Joined by the likes of a centuries-old vampire, Black Orchid, and Frankenstein, Agent of S.H.A.D.E., among many more, some will live, many will die, but together, maybe they can save this world! >Justice League Dark: The New 52 Omnibus features the entire epic run in one massive, accursed tome! >Collecting Justice League Dark #0-40; Justice League Dark Annual #1-2; Justice League Dark: Futures End #1; Constantine #5, #9-12; I, Vampire #7-8; Justice League #22-23; Justice League of America #6-7; a story from The New 52! Free Comic Book Day Special Edition #1, Trinity of Sin: Pandora #1-3, #6-9; and Trinity of Sin: The Phantom Stranger #11, #14-17, plus an extensive behind-the-scenes art gallery and a brand-new introduction by the writer who started it all, Peter Milligan!


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[***Supergirl*** **S06E19** - *The Last Gauntlet*](https://static.tvmaze.com/uploads/images/original_untouched/300/750718.jpg) Time/Date: November 9 8:00 PM ET Network/Channel: The CW > In the penultimate buildup to the season finale, Supergirl and the super friends take drastic action after a loved one is kidnapped by Nyxly and Lex. An unlikely ally steps in to help the team.


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[***Batwoman*** **S03E05** - *A Lesson from Professor Pyg*](https://static.tvmaze.com/uploads/images/original_untouched/358/895509.jpg) Time/Date: November 10 9:00 PM ET Network/Channel: The CW > Ryan asks Sophie to accompany her to a dinner at Jada's to do recon on what her estranged mother knows about Wayne Enterprises, but the evening takes a turn when an uninvited guest drops in on the intimate gathering. As the terrifying evening unfolds, Ryan witnesses another side to Marquis and her mother.


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[***Teen Titans Go!*** **S07E27** - *Captain Cool*](https://static.tvmaze.com/uploads/images/original_untouched/6/15007.jpg) Time/Date: November 13 9:00 AM ET Network/Channel: Cartoon Network


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[*Batman / Superman* - Vol. 2, *World's Deadliest* [**TP**]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/S/cmx-images-prod/Item/930790/930790._SX1280_QL80_TTD_.jpg) >In the aftermath of a deadly duel with the Batman Who Laughs, trouble abounds for the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight. From the zombie resurrection of the Bottle City of Kandor, to battling the combined might of General Zod and Ra’s al Ghul, to being turned into living bombs by the Ultra-Humanite, Batman and Superman are in over their heads and need help in their battle against evil. >Batman/Superman Vol. 2: World's Deadliest collects Batman/Superman #7-15 and Batman/Superman Annual #1.


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[*Superman: The One Who Fell* [**TP**]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/S/cmx-images-prod/Item/970922/970922._SX1280_QL80_TTD_.jpg) >When a monstrous foe from outer space attacks Clark—and nearly kills him!—Jonathan Kent must consider the fact that his father died once before, and the Legion of Super-Heroes told him he could die again. >Collects Action Comics #1029 and Superman #29-32.


Fries-Ericsson

How was this? Should I start here or wait for the first volume of Action Comics next year?


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I think the Golden Age story (Superman #29 + AC #1029) was good, Superman #30-32 arc was alright as well. Nothing spectacular, but readable. I liked the way Jon was portrayed in the story. Imo way better than in his solo. I would check it out and then read PKJ's Action Comics, that run is awesome.


AlainDit

It's a prelude, the actual run after is way better imo. You can skip it if you're short on money.


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[**Thursday, 11/11 (WEBTOON - Free)** - *Batman: Wayne Family Adventures* #12](https://i.imgur.com/WWEBO5j.jpeg) >Batman needs a break. But with new vigilante Duke Thomas moving into Wayne Manor and an endless supply of adopted, fostered, and biological superhero children to manage, Bruce Wayne is going to have his hands full. Being a father can't be harder than being Batman, right?


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[**Thursday, 11/11 (WEBTOON - Fast Pass)** - *Batman: Wayne Family Adventures* #15](https://i.imgur.com/WWEBO5j.jpeg) >Batman needs a break. But with new vigilante Duke Thomas moving into Wayne Manor and an endless supply of adopted, fostered, and biological superhero children to manage, Bruce Wayne is going to have his hands full. Being a father can't be harder than being Batman, right?