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Batman #4 already feels like the start of an iconic run.
BATMAN #4 – Matt Fraction & Jorge Jiménez continue a defining run Batman #4 continues Matt Fraction’s impressive new era with another issue that excels in character, visual storytelling, and world-building. After the previous issue revealed that the Crown of Storms may be used on Arkham inmates, Bruce Wayne decides to visit Dr. Zeller — in his civilian identity for the first time instead of as Batman. What follows is an unexpectedly charming meet-cute. Zeller is so focuse
Dec 3, 20252 min read


Batman isn't fighting to win, he's fighting for us.
Batman isn't fighting merely to win; he is fighting to inspire. And this battle, brilliantly rendered by Snyder and Dragotta, is as brutal as ever. Snyder and Dragotta have once again outdone themselves. This entire arc has been an incredibly brutal, at times desperate, and dire experience. They successfully established Bane as an unstoppable, overwhelming force, its the Absolute Knightfall where the villain attempts to break Batman in every conceivable way. It felt, at time
Nov 25, 20252 min read


Dan Watters and Dexter Soy Have Nightwing Swinging at His Best Yet
I recently picked up the first trade of the current Nightwing run on a total whim, and it honestly blew me away. I've always loved the character—the Chuck Dixon run from the 90s really set the standard for his voice, and honestly, no one has matched it... until now. The main plot is straightforward: a gang war brewing in Bludhaven after the leaders of five different mob groups are killed in one night. While that premise sounds like something we've read before, Dan Watters
Oct 15, 20252 min read


Batman #2 feels like the best parts of 90's Batman
DC The story picks up from the cliffhanger at the end of issue 1, with Robin (Tim Drake) cornered as the corrupt Gotham PD closes in. As...
Oct 1, 20251 min read


Absolute Batman #12 is a masterclass in brutality and emotional stakes
DC Comics 12 issues in, and Snyder and Dragotta have no intentions of hitting the breaks. After a brief break exploring Bane's backstory,...
Sep 10, 20252 min read


The Best Superman Writer of the 2020s Returns: My (Biased) Thoughts on The Book of El
DC Full disclosure: This might be the most biased review I've ever written. Phillip Kennedy Johnson's run on Action Comics is what got...
Sep 5, 20252 min read


Ultimate Deception: Mysterio Makes His Move as Hickman’s Chessboard Expands in Ultimate Spider-Man #16
Layers of illusion and strategy collide as Hickman deepens the mystery behind one of Spider-Man’s most enigmatic foes. SPOILERS BELOW ...
May 5, 20254 min read


Superman Soars Again: How Joshua Williamson Is Leading a Bold New Era for The Man of Steel
Art by Dan Mora If you asked me what my favorite comic right now is (besides the Absolute Comics) I would definitely say its Superman by...
May 5, 20253 min read


Absolute Martian Manhunter #2 Broke my brain (and my heart)
Absolute Martian Manhunter #2 is here! This time as we catch up with John Jones we pickup immediately where we left off last time. This...
Apr 24, 20252 min read


Absolute Batman #7 Review: Gotham Freezes Over
The next story arc of Absolute Batman begins here! From the ashes of the first story arc, “The Zoo”, we enter the 2 part story of...
Apr 9, 20253 min read


Absolute Martian Manhunter is here! Absolute Martian Manhunter #1 Review
What does it truly mean to unravel? Is there any purpose to this life, or are we merely drifting through the vibrant expanse of the...
Apr 9, 20252 min read


Absolute Batman #6 Review: Fighting Capitalism And Kicking Children
Always punching up, never giving up Absolute Batman #6 closes the end of our first arc, titled “The Zoo”. It’s been a blast to enjoy...
Apr 9, 20252 min read
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