Home · Reviews · Interviews · Contests · Forums SEARCH ARTICLES Comic Book Reviews 1602 #1Comic Book Review - Aug 15, 2003 - By R.J. Carter The year is 1602. The place is the England of Queen Elizabeth I. Can Neil Gaiman wow readers again with this bizarre take on your favorite Marvel heroes and villains? 52 - #1 - 26Comic Book Review - Nov 24, 2006 - By Jonathan Baylis This was supposed to be a sequel to "Infinite Crisis" full of sound and fury. But so far? It don't signify nothin'. Abadazad #1Comic Book Review - Feb 21, 2004 - By Rob Irwin Not unlike Harry Potter, The Hobbit or the latest animated Disney feature, Abadazad is aimed at younger readers, but with enough imagination and wit to possibly enthrall older readers as well. Action Comics #811Comic Book Review - Jan 10, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Superman's missing, and Metropolis is disintegrating. Meanwhile, subplots abound and there's a new man in town who flies in a cape. Action Comics #812Comic Book Review - Feb 7, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Superman returns to Krypton... again. Action Comics #814Comic Book Review - Apr 10, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Austen and Reis kick off their tenure on Superman's premiere title, and it's a fantastic debut for the team. Action Comics #815Comic Book Review - May 10, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Kingdom Come comes to Smallville as Gog takes on the Teen Titans until Superman shows up. Action Comics #816Comic Book Review - Jun 6, 2004 - By R.J. Carter The battle with Gog continues, with a seen-it-before conclusion. Action Comics #818Comic Book Review - Aug 8, 2004 - By R.J. Carter The never-ending-storyline continues as a weakened Superman fights off the Weapons Master and a score of other bad guys. Action Comics #820Comic Book Review - Oct 9, 2004 - By R.J. Carter The Silver Banshee is back, just in time for Halloween. Action Comics #822Comic Book Review - Dec 5, 2004 - By R.J. Carter There's a cold front swallowing the Kent farm that has nothing to do with the weather. Action Comics #826Comic Book Review - Apr 9, 2005 - By R.J. Carter More hints of Infinite Crisis as Eclipso comes to Metropolis with a little time to kill. Action Comics #828Comic Book Review - Jun 6, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Doctor Polaris's split personality puts a gender-bender on Superman. Action Comics #829Comic Book Review - Jul 10, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Part 2 of "Sacrifice" finds Superman with blood on his hands. Is it Darkseid's, or has the OMAC Project forced the Man of Steel into murder? Action Comics #830Comic Book Review - Aug 7, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Villains United spills over into Action when Dr. Psycho goes to Metropolis. Adam Strange #1 (of 8)Comic Book Review - Sep 25, 2004 - By R.J. Carter DC's spacefaring hero is back in a breakthru hit by Andy Diggle and Pascal Ferry. Adam Strange #2Comic Book Review - Oct 24, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Rann has been destroyed... or has it just been stolen? Adam's going to find out or die trying (probably the latter.) Adam Strange #3Comic Book Review - Nov 21, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Rann's protector is rescued--then captured--by the Thanagarians, who accuse him of Rann's destruction. Adventures of Superman #627Comic Book Review - Apr 17, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Clark is demoted to the crime beat as the new team of Rucka and Clark take over the title. Adventures of Superman #629Comic Book Review - Jun 13, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Superman's problems mount when a hottie on the SCU aggressively sets her sights on the Man of Steel. Adventures of Superman #630Comic Book Review - Jul 17, 2004 - By R.J. Carter We interrupt your regularly scheduled slugfest for an important message from the fifth dimension. Adventures of Superman #639Comic Book Review - Apr 25, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Eclipso needs a body to possess to better exact his evil desires. And what better body than Superman's? All Star Superman #3Comic Book Review - Apr 2, 2006 - By R.J. Carter Superman gives Lois super powers for her birthday -- just in time for Samson and Atlas to crash the party. All-Star Superman #6Comic Book Review - Jan 7, 2007 - By R.J. Carter Jonathan Kent finally goes gently into that good night -- and to nothing more exotic than a simple heart attack. And where is Superman while this is happening, and why can't he save his father? Amazing Spider-Man #44Comic Book Review - Sep 4, 2002 - By R.J. Carter If your wife leaves you because you spend all your free time fighting supervillains, the last thing you need during an attempted reconciliation is a downtown disturbance by Doctor Octopus. Spider-Man has that very problem -- doubled! Amazing Spider-Man #50Comic Book Review - Mar 4, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Marital problems. That's what Peter and MaryJane Parker have. Marital problems. Not the kind you scream at each other about, but the kind you try to work out over dinner at a private table, or in a secluded section of a park. But can you discuss them and deal with Doctor Doom at the same time? Amazing Spider-Man #51Comic Book Review - Mar 28, 2003 - By R.J. Carter I love a good Vegas mobster story from the good old days, and Straczynski delivers in spades, turning a casino mob hit from 1957 into a modern day superhero problem, bridging the past and present with a particular kind of energy that makes one wonder if there might not be a certain hulking figure in Spidey's future. Amazing Spider-Man #519Comic Book Review - Apr 17, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Spider-Man is "Moving Up" to Avengers Tower--and the Parkers are all coming with him. Amazing Spider-Man #520Comic Book Review - May 23, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Spider-Man and his Amazing Friends take on a Hydra-created quadruplet of Avengers doppelgangers. Aquaman #1Comic Book Review - Dec 16, 2002 - By R.J. Carter Rick Veitch has a difficult task: writing Aquaman in such a way that fans won't constantly be thinking in the back of their minds, "Meanwhile, back in the Hall of Justice..." After all, Aquaman has long been useful only in emergencies where there are fish nearby. Aquaman #15Comic Book Review - Feb 4, 2004 - By R.J. Carter A new direction for Aquaman, and a new geography for San Diego. Atomic Robo, Volume OneComic Book Review - Jun 26, 2008 - By Jeff Ritter Thrill to the two-fisted adventures of a classically styled robot super soldier and the fighting scientists of Tesladyne! Authority #11Comic Book Review - Apr 3, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Alternate worlds are bleeding over, and Jenny Quantum's mother comes calling. Authority #8Comic Book Review - Nov 29, 2003 - By R.J. Carter The Church of Transcendence has converted three Authority figures. Can the remaining save the world from a new religion? Authority / Lobo Christmas SpecialComic Book Review - Dec 4, 2003 - By R.J. Carter The world's most violent super-team meets the unkillable bastich. Authority, The #7Comic Book Review - Nov 3, 2003 - By R.J. Carter The Authority vs. The Church of Transcendence. Any dibs on who wins? Avengers #65Comic Book Review - Mar 29, 2003 - By R.J. Carter The danger this issue comes in the form of a red cloud, a mist that seeps down from Mount Rushmore and infects all who come in contact with it with a flesh-eating virus. The source of the contamination is unknown. It could be a terrorist attack, it could be a naturally mutated virus, it could be a space-born pathogen. But whatever it is, it's a danger the Avengers are prepared to face as they march headlong into this red death... Avengers/JLA #4Comic Book Review - Mar 27, 2004 - By R.J. Carter The dream of fanboys everywhere comes to its conclusion, as universes collide. Bad Girls #1Comic Book Review - Aug 9, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Bad Girls is a modern Josie and the Pussycats with bad attitudes and super powers. Ballad of Sleeping Beauty, The #6Comic Book Review - Jan 22, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Having avenged his wife's death and lost his best friend, Cole and Red begin the final leg of their journey to the cursed town of Briar Rose. Bart Simpson's Treehouse of Horror #8Comic Book Review - Oct 1, 2002 - By R.J. Carter It's that most wonderful time of the year again: Halloween! A time when girls can be ghouls, boys can get boils, and American's favorite dysfunctional animated family presents their traditional Halloween episode! Batgirl #50Comic Book Review - Mar 17, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Batgirl vs. Batman. Batgirl #53Comic Book Review - Jun 27, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Stephanie Brown is the new Robin. Just in case Batgirl readers haven't received the memo, Steph guest-stars this issue. Batgirl #56Comic Book Review - Sep 19, 2004 - By R.J. Carter The War Games go on (and on, and on...) Batgirl: Year One #1Comic Book Review - Dec 23, 2002 - By R.J. Carter What can I say? I've always had a soft spot for the fiery-haired Darknight Darling. So when I saw that there was going to be a multi-part exploration of her first year in the costume, you can count on me being there for the whole trip. Batgirl: Year One #4Comic Book Review - Mar 13, 2003 - By R.J. Carter She's trained (she thinks.) She's put together her arsenal (she thinks.) She's ready to take the leap... she thinks. But Batman thinks otherwise, and steps in to cut this would-be vigilante's career as short as possible. Batgirl: Year One #5Comic Book Review - Apr 10, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Cameron Van Cleer, the Killer Moth, is a would-be supervillain on the outs. Seeking to be to criminals what Batman and Robin are to the police, he finds himself a laughable figure, financially destitute and without henchmen. Left on his own devices, Van Cleer would, no doubt, fade away into obscurity. But things are about to heat up in a big way... Batgirl: Year One #6Comic Book Review - May 16, 2003 - By R.J. Carter The Birds of Prey team up for the first time in this retrospective on the Darknight Darling's cape-and-cowl days. Batgirl: Year One #9Comic Book Review - Aug 15, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Batgirl's caught--by daddy! Is her career over this soon? Batman #608Comic Book Review - Oct 26, 2002 - By R.J. Carter Every once in a while, a book gets assigned a dream team of creators. Consider this your wake-up call--Batman's just got one, in the form of Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee! Batman #611Comic Book Review - Feb 3, 2003 - By R.J. Carter We're four chapters into the 12-part "Hush" storyline, and we still don't quite know what's going on. Does this chapter clear things up? Nope. But it's a fun ride, nonetheless. Batman #612Comic Book Review - Mar 3, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Batman. Superman. They're the world's finest heroes. So why are they at each other's throats? It's Round 2 of the Never Ending Fanboy Battle! Batman #613Comic Book Review - Mar 29, 2003 - By R.J. Carter The tension in Loeb & Lee's masterpiece gets turned up another notch as we reach the halfway point in "Hush." It's a night at the opera with Bruce Wayne and Leslie Thompkins. To complicate things, Leslie has invited a guest: Selina Kyle, aka Catwoman, with whom Batman (but not Bruce Wayne) has been developing a romantic relationship. Batman #614Comic Book Review - May 2, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Great artwork, some small amount of story advancement, and a major reveal make this issue an odd mix of thrills and disappointments as Batman dukes it out with the Joker in the seventh chapter of the much-talked-about "Hush." Batman #617Comic Book Review - Aug 1, 2003 - By R.J. Carter The Hush mystery deepens... and you'll never believe who shows up at the end of this issue. Batman #618Comic Book Review - Aug 28, 2003 - By R.J. Carter "The Game" is the penultimate chapter to the Hush story arc, as Batman begins to put all the clues together. Batman #619Comic Book Review - Sep 25, 2003 - By R.J. Carter The last chapter to what is sure to be remembered as a classic Batman story. Batman #621Comic Book Review - Nov 23, 2003 - By R.J. Carter A murderous history repeats itself, putting Batman on the trail of a killer of a young boy's parents. Batman #627Comic Book Review - May 10, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Penguin hires Scarecrow to scare out some respect in his thugs; but the plan backfires and brings heat from Batman. Batman #634Comic Book Review - Nov 21, 2004 - By R.J. Carter War Games: Decompression. Batman #636Comic Book Review - Jan 22, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Batman patrols Gotham with his first partner--even while it seems more and more likely that his second partner is operating in town! Batman Allies Secret Files and Origins 2005Comic Book Review - Jun 27, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Three different looks into the post-"Gang War" Gotham City and the changed relationships that exist. Batman Strikes, The #1Comic Book Review - Sep 11, 2004 - By R.J. Carter A leaner, younger, brasher Bruce Wayne enters his third year of crimefighting. Based on the new WB cartoon. Batman Strikes, The #8Comic Book Review - Apr 10, 2005 - By R.J. Carter A battle between Batman and Firefly causes destruction close to home and heart for Bruce Wayne. Batman: Dark Detective #1Comic Book Review - Apr 30, 2005 - By R.J. Carter A classic creative team returns to the Dark Knight. Batman: Dark Detective #5Comic Book Review - Jul 3, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Overly drawn-out, undercharacterized, unbelievable and ultimately forgettable, Batman: Dark Detective has turned out to be a disappointing reunion of talent. It's like the comic book equivalent of "Hit Me Baby One More Time." Batman: Dark Detective #6Comic Book Review - Jul 24, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Batman enters the Joker's lair to rescue Silver St. Cloud. Now if only someone would have rescued this series. Batman: Gotham Knights #33Comic Book Review - Sep 24, 2002 - By R.J. Carter For a while now, Bane has been on a mission: to destroy all Lazarus Pits and remove the source of power for Ras Al Ghul. He's down to just one, but he needs Batman's help in finding it. Batman: Gotham Knights #50Comic Book Review - Feb 15, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Hush II Batman: Gotham Knights #52Comic Book Review - Apr 17, 2004 - By R.J. Carter This "Hush" storyline proves the point that sequels are never quite as good as the originals. Batman: Gotham Knights #53Comic Book Review - May 15, 2004 - By R.J. Carter "Hush" II plods on as Batman and Green Arrow go at each other while Hush comes to Prometheus's rescue. Batman: Gotham Knights #54Comic Book Review - Jun 13, 2004 - By R.J. Carter More information comes to light on the Joker's origins. Batman: Gotham Knights #57Comic Book Review - Sep 11, 2004 - By R.J. Carter The turning point in the War Games is reached as a lightbulb finally goes off for Batman. Batman: Gotham Knights #58Comic Book Review - Oct 17, 2004 - By R.J. Carter This action packed chapter of War Games is worth the read even if you're not following the mega-arc. Batman: Harley and Ivy #1 (of 3)Comic Book Review - Apr 24, 2004 - By R.J. Carter The Femme Fatales of the Bat-universe are together again. But will their friendship (and Harley) survive when Harley makes Ivy extra-angry? Batman: Harley and Ivy #2Comic Book Review - May 23, 2004 - By R.J. Carter It's hardly a vacation when Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy explore the rainforest in search of the rare zombie root. Battle of the Planets #3Comic Book Review - Sep 23, 2002 - By R.J. Carter G-FORCE! The teen team supreme from my Japanimation childhood are back in comic book form, with more complex storytelling style and no 7-Zark-7. Birds of Prey #108: "Swan Song"Comic Book Review - Jul 22, 2007 - By R.J. Carter BoP scribe Gail Simone pens her farewell issue this month, as Oracle and Spy Smasher face off for control of the organization. Birds of Prey #50Comic Book Review - Dec 23, 2002 - By R.J. Carter This issue breaks with tradition in that it is an anniversary issue yet makes no attempt at any grand, earth-shattering adventure (either kicking off or wrapping up), and it is the usual, standard-sized issue. Birds of Prey #56Comic Book Review - Jun 23, 2003 - By R.J. Carter The talented Gail Simone takes over the writing chores for the Birds in this jumping-in issue filled with great characterizations and an emotionally-packed cliffhanger. Birds of Prey #57Comic Book Review - Jul 24, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Dinah's in trouble, and Oracle only has one vigilante she can turn to for help: The Huntress. Birds of Prey #61Comic Book Review - Nov 16, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Birds of Prey continues to be the book with the greatest characterization and interaction of any title on the market. Birds of Prey #62Comic Book Review - Dec 20, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Black Canary and Shiva are two girls on the town in Hong Kong; meanwhile, Oracle has an information crisis. Birds of Prey #63Comic Book Review - Jan 17, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Black Canary and Cheshire learn that nighties plus swimming pools equals increased sales. Oh, and the writing is good, too. Birds of Prey #64Comic Book Review - Feb 15, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Canary teams with Shiva and Cheshire, while Barbara is arrested under the Patriot Act for being Oracle. Birds of Prey #65Comic Book Review - Mar 22, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Shiva vs. Cheshire. Canary vs. the US Goverment. And Huntress to the rescue? Birds of Prey #69Comic Book Review - Jul 4, 2004 - By R.J. Carter It's Huntress's first assignment as a full agent of Oracle in this first enthralling chapter of a new story arc. Birds of Prey #71Comic Book Review - Aug 1, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Two birds recover from vicious attacks, and Barbara develops a vision of her future. Birds of Prey #83Comic Book Review - Jun 11, 2005 - By R.J. Carter The OMAC Project makes a cameo in this issue which finds Oracle and Huntress attacking Gotham drug lords from opposite ends. Birds of Prey #84Comic Book Review - Jul 16, 2005 - By R.J. Carter The Singapore Sting has gone south, just when Babs gets more bad news about her condition. Bite Club #1Comic Book Review - Apr 10, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Chaykin and Tischman deliver up a mafia vampire story that bites. Blackpool #1Comic Book Review - Jul 18, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Medium by way of H.P. Lovecraft best describes the story of Annabelle MacAleister, a college student who dreams murders. Blood of the Demon #1Comic Book Review - Mar 6, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Jack Kirby's classic characters once again get their own magazine. Blood of the Demon #3Comic Book Review - May 1, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Etrigan vs. Batman. Nuff said. Blue Beetle #1Comic Book Review - Apr 2, 2006 - By R.J. Carter The Infinite Crisis giveth, and the Infinite Crisis taketh away, as we meet the kid who inherits the moniker abandoned by the late Ted Kord. Booster Gold #3Comic Book Review - Oct 12, 2007 - By R.J. Carter Booster Gold is making comic books fun again. The top notch writing and art makes each issue a pleasure to read, and re-read, and the book has quickly jumped to the top of a lot of folks' subscription lists, present company included. The Brave and the Bold #3: "The Lords of Luck, Chapter 3"Comic Book Review - Apr 23, 2007 - By R.J. Carter Far from being a Batman team-up book, Brave and Bold leans more toward being a Justice League Unlimited, taking advantage of the wide range of characters and potential interactions within the DC Universe. Brave and the Bold, The #4: "The Garden of Destiny"Comic Book Review - Jun 23, 2007 - By R.J. Carter DC's best and most-overlooked title continues to deliver a rollicking good story with fantastic artwork. Breach #3Comic Book Review - Mar 6, 2005 - By R.J. Carter The investigations into Zanetti's powers continue, attracting the attention of Kobra... and a few other interested parties. Captain America #8Comic Book Review - Aug 7, 2005 - By R.J. Carter An old KGB operative by the name of "The Winter Solder" is causing a stir in Cap's world. But do we know this man by another name? Captain Carrot and the Final Ark #1Comic Book Review - Oct 11, 2007 - By R.J. Carter The Amazing Zoo Crew is back in action in this three-part miniseries that ties into DC Comics year-long Countdown event. Catwoman #25Comic Book Review - Nov 23, 2003 - By R.J. Carter The death of Black Mask leaves the East End as open territory for new mob bosses. Catwoman #26Comic Book Review - Dec 20, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Catwoman has chased the mob from the East End. The mob wants it back. Catwoman #34Comic Book Review - Aug 21, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Catwoman vs. Mister Freeze. And Spoiler reveals some shocking details behind the War Games. Common Grounds #1Comic Book Review - Jan 15, 2004 - By Rob Irwin The concept of going "behind the cape" and showing superheroes in less flattering - or downright funny - situations isn't new in comic books anymore. Countdown to Infinite CrisisComic Book Review - Mar 25, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Spinning out of Identity Crisis, and cascading throughout the DC Universe, this book gets this week's highest recommendation. Courtney Crumrin and the Night Things #1 - Free Comic Book Day editionComic Book Review - May 7, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Ted Naifeh has created a spectacularly entertaining world that blends Alice In Wonderland with The Nightmare Before Christmas. The unique art, wonderful black humor and melodrama make this book completely irresistable. Crossovers, The #7Comic Book Review - Jul 24, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Meet the Crossovers--four genres living under one roof, each keeping their life a secret from the other. Safely kept secrets, meet Eris, goddess of discord. Let the trouble commence. Danger Girl: Viva Las DangerComic Book Review - Nov 16, 2003 - By R.J. Carter The girls are back in town! Daredevil #44Comic Book Review - Mar 4, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Daredevil has gone from a book that was so chronically late as to lose its readership to a book that is so hot that you only think it's late when you look for a new issue a week after the last one. Daredevil vs. Punisher #1Comic Book Review - Jul 3, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Punisher is in town to off bad guys. Daredevil tries to stop him. For this, Marvel required a miniseries? Daredevil: Redemption #3Comic Book Review - Mar 27, 2005 - By R.J. Carter The devil went down to Alabama, looking for justice in a town that masks guilt with religion. The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born #1Comic Book Review - Feb 12, 2007 - By R.J. Carter Fans of Peter David and Stephen King find a common ground in this beautifully written and illustrated companion to King's epic tome, The Dark Tower. DC Universe: Decisions #2, "The Great Debate"Comic Book Review - Oct 3, 2008 - By R.J. Carter DC Comics touches upon an interesting and taboo subject for superheroes: who do they support in politics? DC: The New Frontier #1Comic Book Review - Jan 17, 2004 - By R.J. Carter This alternate DC Universe history uses a military focus to tell its story. DC: The New Frontier #2Comic Book Review - Feb 14, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Enter the capes. DC: The New Frontier #3Comic Book Review - Mar 13, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Hal Jordan gets a new job and John Jones gets a visitor. Deadshot #3Comic Book Review - Jan 29, 2005 - By R.J. Carter The DC deadeye badguy seems to have turned over a new leaf. But is he a better marksman than Green Arrow? Defenders #1Comic Book Review - Jul 16, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Giffen, DeMatteis and Maguire are back, and bringing their unique blend of hilarity to Marvel's classic team. Detective Comics #775Comic Book Review - Oct 8, 2002 - By R.J. Carter It's Greg Rucka's swan-song (or bat song) as he wraps up his final issue on a fantastic run of Batman stories that have focused more on the human, detective side of the masked manhunter than on being a superhero. Detective Comics #784Comic Book Review - Jul 6, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Batman and the Golden Age Green Lantern. Both Gothamites, about to come head-to-head over an old murder case that's begun repeating. Detective Comics #788Comic Book Review - Nov 5, 2003 - By R.J. Carter This latest Batman adventure reads like a list of tired Raymond Chandler metaphors and similes run through a blender. Detective Comics #789Comic Book Review - Nov 30, 2003 - By R.J. Carter The conclusion to "The Randori Stone" and introducing: "The Tailor." Detective Comics #790Comic Book Review - Jan 3, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Newcomer Anderson Gabrych writes up a character study of Batman and his associates on an important anniversary. Detective Comics #796Comic Book Review - Jul 4, 2004 - By R.J. Carter The new Robin finds herself pitted against the serial killer Zsasz in this highly recommended issue. Detective Comics #800Comic Book Review - Oct 30, 2004 - By R.J. Carter The War Games are over. But it's a whole new ballgame in Gotham these days as the entire paradigm of the Bat universe shifts. Detective Comics #809Comic Book Review - Jul 30, 2005 - By R.J. Carter While Robins continue to turn up dead in Gotham Knights, there's a real dead Robin that Batman still has to answer for: Stephanie Brown. Detective Comics #817Comic Book Review - Mar 3, 2006 - By R.J. Carter DC's "One Year Later" stories kick off with "Face the Face", a Batman story full of questions by James Robinson. Detective Comics #834: "Trust"Comic Book Review - Jul 8, 2007 - By R.J. Carter Batman and Zatanna work past their trust issues to combat the Joker in this story from Paul Dini and Don Kramer Emma Frost #1Comic Book Review - Jul 11, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Meet the White Queen when she was merely a pale princess. Enginehead #1Comic Book Review - Apr 3, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Mature readers with patience may find rewards following this tale; however, right out of the gate, this book doesn't carry the "can't wait" urgency a first issue should generate for the second. Escapist, The #1Comic Book Review - Mar 11, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Michael Chabon's Master of Elusion "escapes" the bonds of Kavalier and Clay as he bounds onto the four-color page. Ex Machina #1Comic Book Review - Jun 13, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Mitchell Hundred is mayor of New York--which would be hard enough even if he wasn't the only man on Earth with super powers. Ex Machina #12Comic Book Review - Jun 13, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Mayor Hundred gets called for jury duty, while a new superhero is making waves in town. Ex Machina #3Comic Book Review - Aug 14, 2004 - By R.J. Carter A former superhero finds greater challenges navigating the evils of politics as the mayor of New York. But is a villain from his vigilante days trying to draw him back out? Fables #10Comic Book Review - Feb 18, 2003 - By R.J. Carter The uprising is over. The revolution has been put down. Shere Khan is dead, Goldilocks is on the run, and the last two of the three little pigs are to be tried for their crimes. Fables #11Comic Book Review - Mar 15, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Okay boys and girls, what we have here is one of those comic books that's what you call a "try it" story. Which means it's a story that's bound in a single issue, no continuation, no cliffhanger, so... Try it! Fables #12Comic Book Review - Apr 10, 2003 - By R.J. Carter After living in their own private section of New York for hundreds of years, a normal person has glommed onto the fact that the residents of Fabletown are rather long in the tooth (in more ways than one, in Bigby's case.) Fables #13Comic Book Review - May 17, 2003 - By R.J. Carter The Fables have been found out, and it's up to Bigby Wolf and crew to set things right in this caper before it's all over the front pages. And we find out who else is afraid of the Big Bad Wolf. Fables #14Comic Book Review - Jun 13, 2003 - By R.J. Carter A tale of mice and men--and one very bad girl--is the kickoff point for the newest story arc of Bill Willingham's critically acclaimed series of bedtime stories for grown-ups. Fables #17Comic Book Review - Sep 13, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Goldilocks is gunning for Snow White. But then, she's tried that before and failed. Meanwhile, Prince Charming takes a stab at Fabletown politics. Fables #19Comic Book Review - Nov 9, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Hey there Little Red Riding Hood... Fables #22Comic Book Review - Feb 8, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Cinderella runs off to France and we learn she has a secret hidden life. Fables #26Comic Book Review - Jun 6, 2004 - By R.J. Carter The Wooden Soldiers begin the assault on Fabletown, with disastrous consequences. Fables #36Comic Book Review - Apr 10, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Goblin armies rule the homelands with an iron fist. But there's a dark-caped hunter in the woods fighting for justice. Fables #4Comic Book Review - Aug 24, 2002 - By R.J. Carter Once upon a time... in Manhattan. Fade From Grace #1Comic Book Review - Aug 4, 2004 - By R.J. Carter John and Grace have the idyllic life--until John suddenly developes super powers. Fade From Grace #2Comic Book Review - Oct 10, 2004 - By R.J. Carter John and Grace work on a name and a costume, and have an intimate discussion over how John's powers affect their relationship. Fallen Angel #2Comic Book Review - Aug 15, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Asian drug dealers and enigmatic rivals take the fore in this lackluster outing from DC. Fantastic Four #524Comic Book Review - Mar 28, 2005 - By R.J. Carter The Fantastic Four are fantastic even without their powers, as they go chasing cosmic energies around New York. Fantastic Four #527Comic Book Review - May 21, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Reed's had to sign over all the Fantastic Four's assets to the government. But there's a new development in the finances of the Thing. Fantastic Four #528Comic Book Review - Jun 27, 2005 - By R.J. Carter The Fantastic Four may have just encountered their most formidable enemy to date: New York City's Child Welfare Division! Fantastic Four #529Comic Book Review - Jul 24, 2005 - By R.J. Carter The cosmic rays are returning, and Reed believes he's deciphered what they are -- and why they gave the team their powers. Fantastic Four #60Comic Book Review - Sep 2, 2002 - By R.J. Carter What do you do when you're the greatest super-hero team around when your licensing revenues and Q-ratings begin to slip? And why should you even care if you're an altruistic agency? The Fantastic Four face the problem in the nine-cent Fantastic Four #60. Fantastic Four: House of M #1Comic Book Review - Jul 3, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Another Marvel alterverse has Magneto ruling the world, and humans are a genetic minority. What role does Doom and his Fearsome Four play in changing this course of events? Firestorm #1Comic Book Review - May 2, 2004 - By R.J. Carter There's a new Nuclear Man in town. How did that happen? Dan Jolley and ChrisCross hold the answers. Firestorm #6Comic Book Review - Oct 17, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Mick is worried about Jason's behavior--and becomes a part of the Firestorm combo. Flash #197Comic Book Review - Apr 17, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Hunter Zolomon is a Keystone City cop with a tragic background. One mistake as an FBI profiler created a tragedy that has haunted him all his life. But that shouldn't be a problem. He ought to be able to undo it. After all, the world is filled with people who time-travel. The local Flash Museum even exhibits a device for such purposes--the Cosmic Treadmill. Flash #199Comic Book Review - Jun 27, 2003 - By R.J. Carter He's faster. More ruthless. Unafraid. What chance does Flash have against the new Zoom? Answer: None. Flash #200Comic Book Review - Aug 1, 2003 - By R.J. Carter A powerful beginning races this story to it's conclusion before getting muddled in some rather clunky transitions. Flash #207Comic Book Review - Feb 24, 2004 - By R.J. Carter A new race begins! Flash #208Comic Book Review - Mar 27, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Jay Garrick and Bart Allen show up in time to save Wally's bacon--should he reveal his "secret identity" to them? Flash #209Comic Book Review - Apr 24, 2004 - By R.J. Carter The JLA wants answers. Flash isn't ready to give them yet. It's another race between the Fastest Man Alive and the Man of Tomorrow in the latest chapter of Wally's saga. Flash #211Comic Book Review - Jun 20, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Flash and Nightwing take on the Super Gorilla Grodd; meanwhile, the presence of Zoom is felt in Wally's life once again. Flash #212Comic Book Review - Jul 17, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Another rogue's history comes to light this issue as Geoff Johns brings us the secret origin of the Mirror Master. Flash #213Comic Book Review - Aug 21, 2004 - By R.J. Carter The Fastest Man Alive meets the Slowest Man Alive: Anyone recall that story about the tortoise and the hare? Flash Archives Volume 4Comic Book Review - Aug 21, 2008 - By Robert Langro Fast, fun, and fleeting - it's the Flash! The Flash: The Fastest Man Alive #13: "Full Throttle: Conclusion"Comic Book Review - Jun 23, 2007 - By R.J. Carter The series completes its run with more of a jog after a mere thirteen issues. Formerly Known as the Justice League #1Comic Book Review - Jul 5, 2003 - By R.J. Carter The sitcom Justice League is back for a few more "Bwa-hahas"... and the original creative team helms the process. Formerly Known as the Justice League #5Comic Book Review - Nov 2, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Manga Khan comes a-calling on the Super Buddies with an offer for L-Ron: G'Nort! Formerly Known as the Justice League #6Comic Book Review - Nov 30, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Manga Khan's giant robots fill the street, the world is threatened with extinction, and G'nort's gotta use the hydrant. GLA #2Comic Book Review - Apr 30, 2005 - By R.J. Carter The Great Lakes Avengers are suffering a loss of roster. It's time to go recruiting! GLA #3Comic Book Review - Jun 11, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Will it be Flatman? Squirrel Girl? Big Bertha? Who's going to bite the dust in this issue? Gotham Central #13Comic Book Review - Nov 11, 2003 - By R.J. Carter There's a sniper loose in Gotham, and all signs point to Joker. Gotham Central #15Comic Book Review - Jan 10, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Joker's captured--but the danger to Gotham is far from over. Gotham Central #30Comic Book Review - Apr 10, 2005 - By R.J. Carter "Silence of the Lambs" is the mood underscoring events as Montoya and Allen play good cop/bad cop with Doctor Alchemy. Gotham Central #33Comic Book Review - Jul 3, 2005 - By R.J. Carter When the body of a teenaged boy is found dead in an alley, Gotham's Finest have to ask themselves: What if this kid really is Robin behind that mask? Gravity #1Comic Book Review - Jun 6, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Marvel's newest superhero offering earns the "Highest Recommendation of the Week." Gravity #2Comic Book Review - Jul 10, 2005 - By R.J. Carter McKeever and Norton continue to deliver an entertaining and engaging tale of being the new super-kid in a big city where superheroic battles are as common as traffic reports. Green Arrow #46Comic Book Review - Jan 9, 2005 - By R.J. Carter The Teen Titans guest in this issue as Green Arrow enrolls the new Speedy. Green Lantern #154Comic Book Review - Sep 16, 2002 - By R.J. Carter Green Lantern #154 departs from the usual high-flying sci-fi adventures to focus on real world problems. Hate crimes are in the spotlight when Green Lantern's friend, Terry, is beaten and near-death for being gay. Green Lantern #176Comic Book Review - Apr 24, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Kyle Rayner is coming home to Earth. But is he prepared for the changes that have occurred in his world while he's been out playing "Space Cop?" Green Lantern #177Comic Book Review - May 23, 2004 - By R.J. Carter It's the day after a day in the new, Earthbound life of Kyle Rayner. Perhaps a battle with Sonar will help break the tedium. H-E-R-O #10Comic Book Review - Nov 10, 2003 - By R.J. Carter ABSOLUTE COSMIC POWER... itty bitty motivations. H-E-R-O #11Comic Book Review - Dec 7, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Short on text but heavy on storytelling, this self-enclosed tale finds the H-Dial in the hands of Neanderthal Man. H-E-R-O #15Comic Book Review - Apr 11, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Robby Reed is out after the H-Dial. This issue, find out why. Hard Time #1Comic Book Review - Feb 2, 2004 - By R.J. Carter After a high-profile school shooting incident, 15-year-old Ethan is sentenced to 50 years in jail. Harry Johnson and the Case of the CrabbesComic Book Review - Nov 21, 2004 - By R.J. Carter The Naked Gun meets Little Annie Fannie in this debut shot of Harry Johnson, the Uncouth Sleuth. Hatter M #3Comic Book Review - Sep 25, 2006 - By R.J. Carter If anyone can understand the chutzpah and raw ambition that's required to put a new spin on the classic Lewis Carroll characters, I certainly can. It comes with the burden of knowing that you will never possibly be able to please the fanbase of Wonderland -- in fact, you very well might incur their wrath. Hawkman #14Comic Book Review - Apr 5, 2003 - By R.J. Carter In Hawkman #7, we saw into a past life of Carter Hall, and witnessed his first meeting with Gentlemen Jim Craddock. Now learn how the two became immortal enemies. Hawkman #21Comic Book Review - Nov 4, 2003 - By R.J. Carter The Headhunter's come to town, and he wants Hawkman's head. Hawkman #22Comic Book Review - Nov 29, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Geoff Johns has wrought a savage change in the personality of the Winged Warrior. Hawkman #23Comic Book Review - Jan 10, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Black Reign continues in what's shaping up to be the kick-ass story of 2004. Hawkman #41Comic Book Review - Jun 13, 2005 - By R.J. Carter As if Fadeaway Man and Lionmane weren't bad enough, an army of Thanagarian Manhawks make the scene -- and things end badly. Hawkman #43Comic Book Review - Aug 7, 2005 - By R.J. Carter The secret origin of Golden Eagle comes to the fore after Carter Hall's funeral. Hawkman #7Comic Book Review - Sep 10, 2002 - By R.J. Carter One of the many treats of James Robinson's run on Starman was the 'Times Past' storylines. Now Robinson works his magic on another of DC's forgotten heroes, Hawkman. Helios #1Comic Book Review - Dec 5, 2004 - By R.J. Carter The freshman comic about military super humans from Dakuwaka shows promise in both writing and art. Helios #2Comic Book Review - Jan 17, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Helios loses some of its sizzle as the main story is obscured by another supervillain slugfest. Hellblazer #192Comic Book Review - Jan 25, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Only Constantine has the ability to stop The Beast--and Constantine is dead. Hellblazer #195Comic Book Review - Apr 24, 2004 - By R.J. Carter John Constantine has lost something important--his memory. And it might just get him killed. Hellblazer #200Comic Book Review - Sep 26, 2004 - By R.J. Carter It's a wonderful life, life, life... or is it? John Constantine pays his debt to a demon in this anniversary issue. Hellblazer #208Comic Book Review - May 22, 2005 - By R.J. Carter John and Nergal go soul searching in Hell... and run into John Constantine?!? Hellblazer #211Comic Book Review - Aug 21, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Rosacarnis is taking the throne. Nergal is taking a new body. And John is playing both sides to save his sister's soul. Hellblazer Special: Lady Constantine #1Comic Book Review - Dec 26, 2002 - By R.J. Carter Constantine, when written well, is perhaps one of the most intriguing characters in comics, and no less so when the Constantine is not John, but his great great great aunt, Johanna. The Helmet of Fate: Sargon the Sorcerer #1Comic Book Review - Feb 11, 2007 - By R.J. Carter David Sargent is a vagabond who suddenly inherits his grandfather's estate and title of Sargon the Sorcerer. Hercules #1Comic Book Review - Apr 17, 2005 - By R.J. Carter The son of Zeus goes on a drunken rant while starring in his own reality show. Human Target #4Comic Book Review - Nov 16, 2003 - By R.J. Carter With solid writing and artwork, Human Target really hits the mark. Human Target #5Comic Book Review - Dec 14, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Christopher Chance has faced down bullets--but can he face down a fastball as he impersonates a Major League Baseball player? Human Torch #1Comic Book Review - Apr 11, 2003 - By R.J. Carter The newest of the Marvel Tsunami line (something you'd have to be an insider to know about, since nowhere on the book does it actually identify this title as such) takes us back to the early days of Johnny Storm, the hot-headed member of the Fantastic Four known as the Human Torch. Identity Crisis #1Comic Book Review - Jun 9, 2004 - By R.J. Carter With the first issue, Identity Crisis has solidified itself as the must-read event of 2004. Incredible Hulk #50Comic Book Review - Feb 18, 2003 - By R.J. Carter With a feature film scheduled for summer release, there's going to be a huge surge in Hulk readership. You don't want to be hopping on that bandwagon after it's too late, do you? Incredible Hulk #51Comic Book Review - Mar 19, 2003 - By R.J. Carter There is a lot--and I mean, a lot, of stuff going on in this issue of Incredible Hulk. If you skip a single panel, you might miss something important. We know from the previous issue that there are spies after the Hulk, spies who are conscripting the Abomination--formerly known as Agent Emil Blonsky--to do their work for them. Blonsky's inducement is that his beautiful wife, Nadia, has been sleeping with a slim stranger who has just walked in from the desert and calls himself Bruce Banner. Incredible Hulk #52Comic Book Review - Apr 14, 2003 - By R.J. Carter The espionage gets hotter in this issue of Incredible Hulk and we finally get to see what's on that DVD that so many people have been--literally--dying to get their hands on. Incredible Hulk #53Comic Book Review - May 7, 2003 - By R.J. Carter The inevitable confrontation between the Hulk and the Abomination reaches critical mass this issue, as Bruce Banner learns about Nadia's role in all the spy business. Incredible Hulk #54Comic Book Review - May 16, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Part superhero epic, part spy thriller, this issue of Hulk brings the "Dark Mind, Dark Hearts" story to a cataclysmic conclusion and opens up more mysteries to carry the story forward. Incredible Hulk #55Comic Book Review - Jun 13, 2003 - By R.J. Carter It's another 25 cent special, perfectly timed to coincide with the theatrical release. But will longtime fans like the changes to the Absorbing Man? Incredible Hulk #82Comic Book Review - May 30, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Bruce Banner meets the love of his lives, just in tiime for her to die and for Hulk to seek revenge. Incredible Hulk #83Comic Book Review - Jul 3, 2005 - By R.J. Carter In the alternate universe of the House of M, the Hulk may be the last, best hope for mankind. Mankind's in trouble. Infinite Crisis #1Comic Book Review - Oct 12, 2005 - By Jonathan Baylis OK, ok, so I was the first one in line at my store to buy this thing. Could it possibly live up to the hype that's been building for over a year? Infinite Crisis #1Comic Book Review - Oct 12, 2005 - By R.J. Carter About the only thing related to the original Crisis on Infinite Earths that doesn't happen in this issue is the resurrection of Barry Allen. Infinite Crisis #5Comic Book Review - Mar 3, 2006 - By R.J. Carter Featuring the return of the Earth 2 Wonder Woman -- and quite possibly the Silver Age Flash -- "Faith" isn't without it's plotting problems. Infinite Crisis #6Comic Book Review - Apr 7, 2006 - By R.J. Carter The penultimate issue of the biggest comics event of the decade ends with Superboy vs. Superboy. Who will win, and at what cost? Infinite Crisis #7Comic Book Review - May 3, 2006 - By Jonathan Baylis Was it all about the hype? Was it all about the multiverse? Was it all about the Trinity? Nah. It was about the action. Infinite Crisis Secret Files & Origins 2006Comic Book Review - Mar 19, 2006 - By R.J. Carter Even if you've read every issue and every crossover, there are still plenty of questions about the events of the Infinite Crisis. Here, Marv Wolfman explains those origins concisely and dramatically. Into The VolcanoComic Book Review - Oct 1, 2008 - By Jeff Ritter Don Wood's volcanic adventure looks good, but does the story go down in flames? Jamming with Aleksandar ZografComic Book Review - Nov 5, 2002 - By R.J. Carter Charles Alverson! Jim Woodring! Robert Crumb! Serbian dream-cartoonist Aleksandar Zograf teams with the best of the independent artists in this special anthology issue. JLA #100Comic Book Review - Jun 27, 2004 - By R.J. Carter The pilot for "Justice League Elite" springboards out of this issue as the JLA battle the Elite for the fate of Earth herself. JLA #103Comic Book Review - Aug 8, 2004 - By R.J. Carter When John Stewart makes a choice between which emergency to deal with, someone dies, and the consequences weigh heavily on him. JLA #70Comic Book Review - Sep 5, 2002 - By R.J. Carter "The Obsidian Age: The Hunt For Aquaman" continues as our heroes find themselves stranded in ancient Atlantis, where they face off against super beings with powers to match their own. JLA #76Comic Book Review - Dec 30, 2002 - By R.J. Carter The very first thing that needs to be done to save (yes, SAVE) the JLA (and by this I mean the comic, not the team) is to dump the current creative team, and quickly. JLA #80Comic Book Review - May 5, 2003 - By R.J. Carter The JLA intercede in a standoff between armed government agents and metahuman separatists. It's a super-Waco in the happening if the JLA can't negotiate peace. And if they can't--whose side will they defend? JLA #90Comic Book Review - Nov 23, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Batman and Wonder Woman, sitting in a tree... Enough already! JLA #91Comic Book Review - Dec 20, 2003 - By R.J. Carter A monkey from space comes to check in on the other monkeys, only to arrive in time for the extinction of the species. JLA / Avengers #1Comic Book Review - Sep 6, 2003 - By R.J. Carter The champions of two universes collide in this event that's been a lifetime in the making. JLA Classified #1Comic Book Review - Oct 31, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Grant Morrison returns to the JLA. JLA Classified #4Comic Book Review - Feb 11, 2005 - By R.J. Carter I Can't Believe It's Not The Justice League. JLA Classified #6Comic Book Review - Apr 17, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Beetle, Booster, and the rest of the Super Buddies are in Hell. Fortunately, Guy Gardner is coming to save them. Oh boy... JLA Classified #7Comic Book Review - May 15, 2005 - By R.J. Carter The Super Buddies have a reunion in Hell. You're not going to believe the end of this one! JLA Classified #8Comic Book Review - Jun 11, 2005 - By R.J. Carter The Super Buddies return from Hell, only to find themselves on alternate Earth XXX. JLA Cyberforce #1Comic Book Review - Jul 24, 2005 - By R.J. Carter When a virus-maddened Ripclaw starts creating cyber-zombies, it's up to both teams to come to terms with each other and stop the madness. JLA-Z #3Comic Book Review - Nov 23, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Martian Manhunter thru Zatanna concludes this 3-part index of characters. JLA: Age of Wonder #1Comic Book Review - Apr 19, 2003 - By R.J. Carter This story is yet another twist on changing the when and where of Superman's landing, this time placing the Last Son of Krypton on the scene during the Industrial Revolution in America in a story that is full of alternate histories and lessons in future shock. JSA #46Comic Book Review - Mar 17, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Issue #46 can only be called, for those familiar with professional wrestling lingo, a "slobberknocker." It is page one to page twenty-two fight scene. Characters rush in, characters rush out. (Technically, characters rush in and promptly get their asses handed to them by Mordru and Obsidian--these are two very bad dudes!) Much mayhem and destruction ensue, and a review of the overall plot can be encapsulated in the words "JSA vs. Mordru & Obsidian; to be continued." JSA #54Comic Book Review - Nov 9, 2003 - By R.J. Carter The JLA guest-stars. The crisis? Thanksgiving dinner. JSA #55Comic Book Review - Dec 7, 2003 - By R.J. Carter The JSA make a Christmas visit to an old, old hero in a warm red suit. JSA #56Comic Book Review - Jan 4, 2004 - By R.J. Carter The "Black Reign" begins... JSA #60Comic Book Review - Apr 10, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Mr. Terrific lost his faith. Now the Spectre loses his redemption, and all Hell is about to break loose. JSA #69Comic Book Review - Jan 9, 2005 - By R.J. Carter The JSA of today meet the JSA of yesterday, in an era where McCarthyism has shut down masked vigilantism. JSA #83Comic Book Review - Mar 3, 2006 - By R.J. Carter It's one year after the Infinite Crisis, but you really can't tell it unless you're looking in this tale of DC's original super-team, "Who's Afraid of Ghosts?" by veteran Paul Levitz. JSA All-Stars #1Comic Book Review - May 12, 2003 - By R.J. Carter A minor scuffle with the Injustice Society suddenly becomes a major battle with a demon; four JSA'ers are captive, and it's up to the remaining heroes to examine their pasts before coming face to face with the entity known as Legacy. JSA All-Stars #7Comic Book Review - Nov 5, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Michael Chabon's backup tale of the Golden Age Mr. Terrific makes up for a somewhat unsatisfying feature story about the current version of the hero. JSA All-Stars #8Comic Book Review - Nov 28, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Predictable, lackluster, and completely anticlimactic. JSA Classified #2Comic Book Review - Aug 21, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Is she the great-great-grand-daughter of Arion? Is she the last female survivor of Krypton? Or is she something else entirely? JSA: Strange AdventuresComic Book Review - Aug 14, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Kevin J. Anderson is the newest mainstream novelist to try his hand at comics. The results are less than dramatic. Justice #4Comic Book Review - Feb 18, 2006 - By R.J. Carter This is not your father's Legion of Doom challenging the Super Friends. Justice League Adventures #11Comic Book Review - Sep 9, 2002 - By R.J. Carter In the official DC Universe, the World Trade Center and Pentagon disasters of September 11, 2001, have been purposefully ignored. But there's no mistaking the message the creative team sends in this special issue about dealing with the past and moving on toward the future. Justice League Elite #1Comic Book Review - Jul 5, 2004 - By R.J. Carter From the pages of JLA #100 comes the newest in metahuman anti-terrorism--if they can keep their heads about them. Justice League Elite #4Comic Book Review - Oct 9, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Someone assassinated the president of Changsha--quite probably one of the Elite. Justice League of America #11: "Walls"Comic Book Review - Jul 22, 2007 - By R.J. Carter Brad Meltzer and Gene Ha serve up a single-issue story that's a shining example of how to use comics to tell a story. Is the Eisner Award committee reading this one? Justice League of America #5Comic Book Review - Dec 29, 2006 - By R.J. Carter Brad Meltzer and Ed Benes continue their revitalization of the world's greatest superhero team in DC's post-Crisis world. Justice League of America #8: "The Lightning Saga, Chapter 1"Comic Book Review - Apr 23, 2007 - By R.J. Carter Brad Meltzer recycles the "Seven Soldiers of Victory" saga from Tales of JLA Past, substituting seven time-lost members of the Legion of Super-Heroes in this JLA/JSA crossover event. Justice League Unlimited #2Comic Book Review - Oct 3, 2004 - By R.J. Carter The Royal Flush Gang busts up a Justice League poker game when they attack Las Vegas. Justice League Unlimited #3Comic Book Review - Oct 31, 2004 - By R.J. Carter When tiny terrors invade the JLA Watchtower, the Atom has to take a team to the microscopic realm to do battle. Kamikaze #2Comic Book Review - Nov 17, 2003 - By R.J. Carter What is Kamikaze? And why is it so dangerous? Kinetic #1Comic Book Review - Mar 17, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Tom's going to discover he has super powers--if his own body doesn't kill him first. Kinetic #2Comic Book Review - Apr 24, 2004 - By R.J. Carter What happens when the world's most breakable boy gets hit full on by a speeding semi? Not what you'd expect. Kinetic #4Comic Book Review - Jun 20, 2004 - By R.J. Carter The "focus" this issue is on Tom's mother, who's about to discover her fragile child is now invulnerable. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang #1Comic Book Review - Feb 2, 2004 - By Rob Irwin I remember watching the first Austin Powers movie at the cinema many years ago. The film was quite new, yet the place was half-full... and no one was laughting except my companion and I. Last Hero Standing #1Comic Book Review - May 30, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Contest of Champions this ain't. League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (Vol 2), The #5Comic Book Review - May 8, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Mina and Allan! Hyde and Griffin! Monsters from Mars and Monsters from Earth! Enter with trepidation, gentle reader--this issue is disturbing in many places. League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (Vol. 2), The #1Comic Book Review - Aug 7, 2002 - By R.J. Carter Fully three-quarters of the fun in reading an issue of League of Extraordinary Gentlemen lies in spotting the Victorian elements you can recognize and researching the ones you cannot. League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (Vol. 2), The #6Comic Book Review - Sep 11, 2003 - By R.J. Carter It's the last stand against the invading Martians. How much of the League will still survive? Legacy #1Comic Book Review - May 24, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Young Lucian begins a quest to regain the throne of his father; but first he has to unseat the evil Lord Eridan. But Eridan has an army, while Lucian has only himself. Legend #3Comic Book Review - Apr 24, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Howard Chaykin adapts Philip Wylie's "Gladiator" with an updated version. The Legend of Isis #1Comic Book Review - Sep 11, 2007 - By R.J. Carter It'll take a little more than zephyr winds to straighten out this ambitious reimagining of the Filmation heroine. Legion #30Comic Book Review - Feb 24, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Darkseid is! Legion of Super-Heroes #2Comic Book Review - Jan 22, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Brainiac works hard to come to his conclusions. Dream Girl gets them handed to her. Resentment ensues. Legion Secret Files 3003Comic Book Review - Nov 16, 2003 - By R.J. Carter A 38-page encapsulation of a year of Legion issues. Light Brigade, The #1Comic Book Review - Feb 6, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Even when some of the combatants come from Heaven, war is Hell. The Looking Glass Wars: Hatter M #1Comic Book Review - Dec 13, 2005 - By R.J. Carter A between-the-scenes parallel story to Frank Beddor's novel, The Looking Glass Wars, Hatter M lacks the full ability to stand on its own merits. Losers, The #7Comic Book Review - Jan 26, 2004 - By Rob Irwin This issue sees The Losers kicking back for some much needed R&R after the (literally) explosive events of the first six issues. Losers, The #8Comic Book Review - Feb 1, 2004 - By Rob Irwin Whoah baby - things are getting very interesting in the world of The Losers. Lucifer #44Comic Book Review - Nov 19, 2003 - By R.J. Carter The "Brothers In Arms" trilogy concludes. Lucifer #45Comic Book Review - Dec 13, 2003 - By R.J. Carter A standalone tale of a demonic conference. The venue: the soul of a downtrodden man. Lucifer #46Comic Book Review - Jan 17, 2004 - By R.J. Carter A new story arc finds a pair of unlikely friends about to be caught up in Lucifer's latest plans. Manhunter #1Comic Book Review - Aug 15, 2004 - By R.J. Carter A tyro vigilante finds herself up against the cannibal, Copperhead, in the sewers of Los Angeles. Manhunter #2Comic Book Review - Sep 19, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Copperhead is dead, and Shadow Thief plans to avenge the murder. Manhunter #3Comic Book Review - Oct 17, 2004 - By R.J. Carter While Kate waits for her son's prognosis, Shadow Thief strikes! Marvel Knights Four #19Comic Book Review - Jun 13, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Two young runaways from Attilan seek refuge with Sue Storm. But when one of them is Gorgon's daughter, and he comes to take her home, is the Invisible Woman enough to hold back an Inhuman's parental fury? Marvel Knights Four #20Comic Book Review - Jul 17, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Parental authority, sovereign governments, and human rights. That's a pretty heavy mix of social relevance to toss into a funnybook. Marvel Knights Spider-Man #14Comic Book Review - May 16, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Spider-Man encounters the Absorbing Man, who's picked up a mysterious ally. But Spider-Man's not without mysterious allies of his own. Marvel Universe: The EndComic Book Review - Mar 16, 2003 - By R.J. Carter It's the end of everything... again. But is it the end of Jim Starlin trying to vainly recapture the glory that was The Infinity Gauntlet? Probably not. Marville #1Comic Book Review - Sep 20, 2002 - By R.J. Carter How cool is the new Marville? It's a book full of lame and mean-spirited jabs at their leading competitor, that ought to make retailiers glad that Marvel has reinstated its book return policy. Marville #6Comic Book Review - Mar 21, 2003 - By R.J. Carter The first issue of Marville was, by and large, panned by reviews (this one included.) I've since avoided it, but seeing that the sixth and final issue was on the stands (with a Greg Horn cover that I'm going to have some trouble explaining when reading this book in public), I thought I'd pick it up and see if the train wreck was really and truly over. Mary Jane: Homecoming #1Comic Book Review - Mar 6, 2005 - By R.J. Carter Spidey's young girlfriend stars in this outstanding new miniseries. Meridian #36Comic Book Review - Jun 2, 2003 - By R.J. Carter In this particular issue, we find Sephie, believing her uncle Ilahn to now dead, sailing through the skies toward the island of Nescoan, there to initiate diplomatic relations with Meridian. Midnight, Mass: Here There Be Monsters #1Comic Book Review - Jan 25, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Night Breed meets Hart To Hart in this Vertigo series about a married pair of monster hunters. Ministry of Space TPBComic Book Review - Apr 15, 2005 - By Jonathan Baylis Trading Up #1 - It was a Warren Ellis weekend, but totally by coincidence. Apparently, he�s one of these guys that write almost everything... Monolith, The #1Comic Book Review - Feb 2, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Alice inherits a new friend in the form of protecting golem. My Faith In Frankie #1Comic Book Review - Dec 31, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Frankie has a guardian angel... No, more of a guardian god. Start 2004 with this excellent title! My Faith In Frankie #2Comic Book Review - Feb 2, 2004 - By R.J. Carter Frankie's new boyfriend creates a crisis of faith for Jeriven. My Faith In Frankie #4Comic Book Review - Apr 3, 2004 - By R.J. Carter The conclusion to this winning original finds Jeriven tortured, with Frankie and Kay to the rescue. Mystic #37Comic Book Review - Jun 6, 2003 - By R.J. Carter Giselle Villard wanted nothing to do with magic, before being bestowed with more magic than anyone could have hoped for. But can she survive when a new guild master takes the scene, a master with the ability to cut her off from all magic entirely? New Alice in Wonderland #1Comic Book Review - Feb 18, 2006 - By R.J. Carter Lewis Carroll's dreamchild makes yet another leap into fiction, this time into the medium of manga. New Mutants #1Comic Book Review - May 24, 2003 - By R.J. Carter