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Blackest Night

You may have been able to get your hands on a copy of "Blackest Night" #0 as part of Free Comic Book Day at your local comic shop, but if it eluded you for some reason, try and find it. It's the best free comic you'll get in some time.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Geoff Johns
Artists:
Ivan Reis, Oclair Albert, Rob Hunter, Doug Mahnke, Christian Alamy, Tom Nguyen
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
May 4th, 2009

Superman #687

Renato Guedes provides stunning visuals to James Robinson's latest "Superman" issue starring Mon-El.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
James Robinson
Artists:
Renato Guedes, Jose Wilson Magalhaes
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
April 30th, 2009

Justice Society of America #26

Happy birthday, Stargirl! The end of an era happens here and it certainly makes for an enjoyable read.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Geoff Johns
Artists:
Dale Eaglesham, Nathan Massengill
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
April 29th, 2009

Batman: Battle for the Cowl: The Underground #1

A pointless tie-in issue that will only appeal to completists. But, then again, if you weren’t a completist, why would you pick up this issue in the first place?

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Chris Yost
Artists:
Pablo Raimondi
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
April 29th, 2009

Vigilante #5

The second installment of the "Deathtrap" storyline plays its way through the latest issue of "Vigilante," featuring a creative team that is a throwback to 1988.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Marv Wolfman
Artists:
Tom Lyle, Scott Hanna
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
April 28th, 2009

Outsiders #17

Peter J. Tomasi's reinvigoration of "Outsiders" continues on behind the dynamic duo cover treatment, this one featuring Geo-Force and Black Lightning.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Peter J. Tomasi
Artists:
Lee Garbett, Trevor Scott
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
April 28th, 2009

Detective Comics #853

The conclusion of "Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader?" is strong, but in a position where it can't possibly live up to expectations.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Neil Gaiman
Artists:
Andy Kubert, Scott Williams
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
April 27th, 2009

Supergirl #40

Superwoman's identity is revealed in this issue. Jamal Igle's super pencils are in this book too.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Sterling Gates
Artists:
Jamal Igle, Jon Sibal
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
April 23rd, 2009

R.E.B.E.L.S. #3

Fans of "L.E.G.I.O.N.," "Negation," or any other space-based comic can rejoice, because this is just plain fun.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Tony Bedard
Artists:
Andy Clarke
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
April 22nd, 2009

Justice League of America #32

"Justice League of America" tries to limp towards something approaching momentum, but fill-in issues and post-event tie-ins may have gotten in the way one too many times.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Dwayne McDuffie
Artists:
Rags Morales, John Dell
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
April 22nd, 2009

Battle for the Cowl: Arkham Asylum #1

"Battle for the Cowl: Arkham Asylum" is an all right first issue of a mini-series, but oddly enough... it's actually a one-shot.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
David Hine
Artists:
Jeremy Haun
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
April 22nd, 2009

Green Lantern Corps #35

The march toward Blackest Night continues and the story becomes increasingly epic.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Peter Tomasi
Artists:
Patrick Gleason, Rebecca Buchman
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
April 16th, 2009

Action Comics #876

A year of "Action Comics" without Superman is still getting rolling, but so far it's an enjoyable read.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Greg Rucka
Artists:
Eddy Barrows, Sidney Teles, Ruy Jose, Julio Ferreira
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
April 15th, 2009

Secret Six #8

"Secret Six" slows down for an issue to show us some characters at work, but mostly play.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Gail Simone
Artists:
Carlos Rodriguez, Bit, Amanda Gould
Reviewer:
Benjamin Birdie
April 15th, 2009

Booster Gold #19

The cover says it all. This issue features 100% more Booster Gold -- without having to add any pages! Also, this issue features the return of Rip Hunter's chalkboard!

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Dan Jurgens
Artists:
Dan Jurgens, Norm Rapmund
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
April 13th, 2009

Batman Confidential #28

The finale of a don't-miss three-parter featuring some of the best Batman artwork you'll ever see.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Nunzio DeFillipis, Christina Weir
Artists:
Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Kevin Nowlan
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
April 12th, 2009

Titans #12

The next Titans-centric event known as "Deathtrap" starts here. Well, maybe it started in several other places, but this is officially Part 1.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Sean McKeever
Artists:
Angel Unzueta, Wayne Faucher
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
April 10th, 2009

Green Lantern #39

Geoff Johns introduces the Orange Lanterns, and Phillip Tan reinvents himself as an artist.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Geoff Johns
Artists:
Phillip Tan, Jonathan Glapion
Reviewer:
Benjamin Birdie
April 10th, 2009

Batman: Battle for the Cowl #2

Tony Daniel continues his story about the void caused by Batman's death, but this mini-series feels like a retread of stories that were more enjoyable the first time around.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Tony Daniel
Artists:
Tony Daniel, Sandu Florea
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
April 9th, 2009

The Warlord #1

Mike Grell dusts off his old creation "The Warlord" for DC Comics, but is there really a demand for this title to come back?

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Mike Grell
Artists:
Joe Prado, Walden Wong
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
April 9th, 2009

Superman: World of New Krypton #2

The introduction to New Krypton continues as Rucka, Robinson, Woods, Anderson, and Wands continue to add new pieces to the legend of Superman and his homeworld.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Greg Rucka, James Robinson
Artists:
Pete Woods
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
April 8th, 2009

Justice Society of America #25

A throwdown with the (Black) Adam's Family that looks great but suffers from a weak ending.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Geoff Johns, Jerry Ordway
Artists:
Jerry Ordway, Bob Wiacek
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
April 5th, 2009

Batman: Battle for the Cowl: Man-Bat #1

Kirk Langstrom returns to the skies of Gotham in this "Battle for the Cowl" tie-in.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Joe Harris
Artists:
Jim Calafiore
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
April 2nd, 2009

The Flash: Rebirth #1

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Geoff Johns
Artists:
Ethan Van Sciver
Reviewer:
Benjamin Birdie
April 1st, 2009

Battle for the Cowl: Oracle: The Cure #1

"Battle for the Cowl: Oracle: The Cure" has connections to "Batman," "Final Crisis," and "Birds of Prey," but forgets to actually make its lead character semi-competent.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Kevin VanHook
Artists:
Julian Lopez, Fernando Pasarin, Bit, David Bryant
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
March 31st, 2009

Superman #686

The Superman-less adventures of the "Superman" comic start here. With Kal-El bound for New Krypton, his title presses on with Mon-El and the Guardian sharing the burden of entertaining the readers.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
James Robinson
Artists:
Renato Guedes, Jose Wilson Magalhaes
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
March 29th, 2009

Justice League of America #31

Once again, "Justice League of America" gets sidetracked, this time to catch up with how the events of the DCU affect the League. Hint: it's not a big happy issue.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Dwayne McDuffie
Artists:
Shane Davis, Sandra Hope
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
March 26th, 2009

Wonder Woman #30

"Rise of the Olympian" continues here with characters rising, falling, being thrown about, and maybe even dropped on their heads.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Gail Simone
Artists:
Aaron Lopresti, Matt Ryan
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
March 26th, 2009

Batman: Battle for the Cowl: Commissioner Gordon #1

The Gotham police try their best to deal with a city gone mad thanks to Batman’s death. But, can they contend with the likes of Mr. Freeze without back-up?

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Royal McGraw
Artists:
Tom Mandrake
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
March 25th, 2009

The Outsiders #16

The latest incarnation of "The Outsiders" begins to pick up the action, and it's a not bad if slightly slow debut.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Peter J. Tomasi
Artists:
Lee Garbett, Trevor Scott, Livesay
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
March 24th, 2009

Jack Kirby's The Losers

The Losers themselves are indistinct, but Kirby sure knew how to use them to tell some good stories.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Jack Kirby
Artists:
Jack Kirby, D. Bruce Berry, Mike Royer
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
March 23rd, 2009

Azrael: Death's Dark Knight #1

Fabian Nicieza and Frazer Irving introduce a new Azrael, and the result brings back good memories of the previous incarnation of the character.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Fabian Nicieza
Artists:
Frazer Irving
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
March 22nd, 2009

Black Lightning: Year One #6

"Black Lightning: Year One" ends, just as you knew it would with this sixth (of six) issues. Van Meter and Hamner deliver a solid conclusion.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Jen Van Meter
Artists:
Cully Hamner
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
March 19th, 2009

Supergirl #39

Talent Caldwell fills in for a few pages, but the jarring shift in style doesn't completely ruin what's turning out to be a very good story.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Sterling Gates
Artists:
Jamal Igle, Talent Caldwell, Jon Sibal
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
March 19th, 2009

Vigilante #4

No one does a frenetic, energy-filled cover like Walt Simonson. If he'd only taken the virtual camera back a little on this one, it would have looked a lot different.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Marv Wolfman
Artists:
Rick Leonardi, John Stanisci
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
March 18th, 2009

Titans #11

A "day in the life" issue fills the gap from last issue's throwdown with the JLA and the big "Titan"-ic crossover looming next month.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Sean McKeever
Artists:
Howard Porter, Wayne Faucher
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
March 15th, 2009

Booster Gold #18

Dan Jurgens's first storyline comes to a conclusion and shows promise for more to come.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Dan Jurgens
Artists:
Dan Jurgens, Norm Rapmund
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
March 15th, 2009

Saga of the Swamp Thing #21

Over 25 years later, Alan Moore's, Stephen Bissette's, and John Totleben's "The Anatomy Lesson" is still one of the most stunning revamps of an ongoing comic to date.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Alan Moore
Artists:
Stephen Bissette, John Totleben
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
March 14th, 2009

Green Lantern Corps #34

"Green Lantern Corps" continues to be entertaining and inviting; for a book that's probably perceived as a second-stringer to "Green Lantern," it's doing its best to prove otherwise.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Peter J. Tomasi
Artists:
Patrick Gleason, Rebecca Buchman, Christian Alamy
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
March 14th, 2009

Action Comics #875

Nightwing and Flamebird take flight, but Rucka is no replacement for Johns.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Greg Rucka
Artists:
Eddy Barrows, Ruy Jose, Julio Ferreira
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
March 12th, 2009

Batman: Battle for the Cowl #1

Gotham has missed her Dark Knight detective and protector, but this issue starts the story to put his replacement into position for the foreseeable future. Who will assume the Mantle of the Bat? The quest begins here.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Tony Daniel
Artists:
Tony Daniel, Sandu Florea
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
March 11th, 2009

Secret Six #7

The "Secret Six" ongoing series ends its first storyline, with some nice bits peppered throughout to make it all worthwhile.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Gail Simone
Artists:
Nicola Scott, Doug Hazlewood, Rodney Ramos
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
March 10th, 2009

Solomon Grundy #1

"Solomon Grundy" is born on Monday, but his comic was released this Wednesday and reviewed on Sunday.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Scott Kolins
Artists:
Scott Kolins
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
March 8th, 2009

The Mighty #2

Snejbjerg's art looks great as the story begins to examine the obligations of the superhero.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Peter J. Tomasi, Keith Champagne
Artists:
Peter Snejbjerg
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
March 7th, 2009

Strange Adventures #1

The sequel to “Rann-Thanagar Holy War” debuts amid a cloud of indifference. Does this issue demand to be read, firmly taking its place among the best and brightest on this week’s shelf? Um, no.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Jim Starlin
Artists:
Manuel Garcia, Jim Starlin, Al Milgrom, Rob Hunter
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
March 7th, 2009

Superman: World of New Krypton #1

Spinning out of events of the last half-year's worth of stories featuring the return of Kandor, this series puts Superman on Krypton with "his" people. Whether or not he's truly welcome there is where the story comes in.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
James Robinson, Greg Rucka
Artists:
Pete Woods
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
March 4th, 2009

Reign in Hell #8

The "Reign in Hell" is over for more than one contestant. Parting contestants receive a lifetime supply of brimstone and agony.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Keith Giffen
Artists:
Tom Derenick, Bill Sienkiewicz
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
February 27th, 2009

Jack of Fables #31

"Jack of Fables" has all the right elements and ideas, but there's still something that just isn't clicking.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Bill Willingham, Matthew Sturges
Artists:
Tony Akins, Jose Marzan Jr.
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
February 27th, 2009

Teen Titans #68

"Teen Titans" seems to ignore the past two issues in order to provide a curiously upbeat story... set in Hell.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Sean McKeever
Artists:
Eddy Barrows, Ruy Jose, Ed Benes, Rob Hunter
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
February 26th, 2009

Superman #685

If the latest issue of "Superman" is supposed to make readers excited about "Superman: World of New Krypton," it has a curiously flat way of going about it.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
James Robinson
Artists:
Javier Pina, Pablo Raimondi
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
February 26th, 2009
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