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Terror Titans #1

A solid first issue from McKeever and Bennett.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Sean McKeever
Artists:
Joe Bennett, Jack Jadson
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
October 7th, 2008

Manhunter #35

"Forgotten" continues, raising the stakes on Manhunter and her allies in this issue, the penultimate issue of the initial story following the return of "Manhunter" to the new issue racks.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Marc Andreyko
Artists:
Michael Gaydos, Carlos Magno
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
October 6th, 2008

Trinity #18

Trinity's second act begins on a high note, as a DC world without Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman takes shape.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Kurt Busiek, Fabian Nicieza
Artists:
Mark Bagley, Art Thibert, Scott McDaniel,Andy Owens
Reviewer:
Benjamin Birdie
October 6th, 2008

Vixen: Return of the Lion #1

The best character to come out of the Justice League's stint in Detroit hits the shelves in her first solo miniseries as she encounters some shadows from her own past.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
G. Willow Wilson
Artists:
Cafu
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
October 2nd, 2008

Supergirl #34

After nearly three years of trying to figure itself out, "Supergirl" starts anew in this issue, which, for all intents and purposes could have been renumbered with a #1.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Sterling Gates
Artists:
Jamal Igle, Keith Champagne
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
October 1st, 2008

Batman #680

"Batman R.I.P." is nearing its end, and this issue leaves everything in the air. Does it even make sense?

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Grant Morrison
Artists:
Tony Daniel, Sandu Florea
Reviewer:
Benjamin Birdie
October 1st, 2008

Justice League of America, Volume 3: The Injustice League

Dwayne McDuffie brings his love of the League to the printed page after serving as a scribe for the "Justice League" cartoon series' from Cartoon Network, with inconsistent results.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Dwayne McDuffie, Alan Burnett
Artists:
Mike McKone, Andy Lanning, Joe Benitez, Victor Llamas, Ed Benes, Sandra Hope, Alan Jefferson
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
September 29th, 2008

All-Star Batman and Robin the Boy Wonder #10

Miller cranks up the internal monologues and brings on the bad girls.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Frank Miller
Artists:
Jim Lee, Scott Williams
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
September 28th, 2008

All Star Superman #12

The final issue of the Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely's epic "All Star Superman" has arrived. Did it end as well as it began?

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Grant Morrison
Artists:
Frank Quitely, Jamie Grant
Reviewer:
Benjamin Birdie
September 18th, 2008

Green Lantern Corps #28

A potentially tense and dramatic storyline is cut short and crammed into just two issues.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Peter J. Tomasi
Artists:
Luke Ross, Fabio Laguna
Reviewer:
Benjamin Birdie
September 15th, 2008

Manhunter #34

"Forgotten" continues on as Manhunter finds herself in the middle of a massive operation that has drawn the interest of both the Suicide Squad and the Birds of Prey.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Marc Andreyko
Artists:
Michael Gaydos, Brad Walker, Livesay
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
September 9th, 2008

Secret Six #1

"Secret Six" graduates to an ongoing series, and so far is off to a solid start.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Gail Simone
Artists:
Nicola Scott, Doug Hazlewood
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
September 7th, 2008

El Diablo #1

A strong debut for Jai Nitz and Phil Hester's spirit of vengeance.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Jai Nitz
Artists:
Phil Hester, Ande Parks
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
September 7th, 2008

Jonah Hex #35

Another great "Jonah Hex" artist showcase, this time with J. H. Williams III

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Justin Gray, Jimmy Palmiotti
Artists:
J. H. Williams III
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
September 7th, 2008

Ambush Bug: Year None #2

It's great to see Giffen drawing the irreverent Ambush Bug again, but this issue's not all that funny.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Keith Giffen, Robert Loren Fleming
Artists:
Keith Giffen, Al Milgrom
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
August 29th, 2008

Final Crisis: Superman Beyond #1

Grant Morrison provides the secret history of the DC Universe via Supermen.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Grant Morrison
Artists:
Doug Mahnke, Christian Alamy, Rodney Ramos, Tom Nguyen, Walden Wong
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
August 27th, 2008

The Flash #243

Tom Peyer and Freddie Williams II draw their chapter of the life and times of Wally West (and family) to a close in a showdown in Gorilla City, but not all of the characters leave this issue in the same state they start it.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Tom Peyer
Artists:
Freddie E. Williams II
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
August 26th, 2008

Family Dynamic #1

Hidden beneath the banner of a Johnny DC title, this book is not a book for kids, but rather a story for ALL AGES! Family, legacy and super-heroics await behind a Sean Galloway cover.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
J Torres
Artists:
Tim Levins, Dan Davis
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
August 25th, 2008

Trinity #12

"Trinity" marches on, relentlessly, and with a flair for the average.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Kurt Busiek, Fabian Nicieza
Artists:
Mark Bagley, Mike Norton, Art Thibert, Karl Kesel
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
August 25th, 2008

Final Crisis: Legion Of Three Worlds #1

George Perez draws not one, not two, but THREE Legions. And Geoff Johns writes a pretty nifty story.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Geoff Johns
Artists:
George Perez, Scott Koblish
Reviewer:
Benjamin Birdie
August 24th, 2008

Booster Gold #11

Chuck Dixon's two-issue story of time-traveling consequences is entertaining, but after last month's issue, couldn't have possibly happened at a worst possible time.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Chuck Dixon
Artists:
Dan Jurgens, Norm Rapmund
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
August 17th, 2008

Final Crisis: Revelations #1

Greg Rucka returns to his creation Crispus Allen, in what feels like an attempt to better define the role of the Spectre.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Greg Rucka
Artists:
Philip Tan, Jonathan Glapion, Jeff de los Santos, Walden Wong
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
August 16th, 2008

Action Comics #868

The new Brainiac. Same as the old Brainiac, but beefier.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Geoff Johns
Artists:
Gary Frank, Jon Sibal
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
August 15th, 2008

Batman #679

Morrison's "Batman" run is heading into the homestretch, with plenty of weird but fascinating pieces put into position.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Grant Morrison
Artists:
Tony Daniel
Reviewer:
Benjamin Birdie
August 15th, 2008

Wonder Woman #23

"Ends of the Earth" wraps up with plenty of fire and brimstone, but not enough heart.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Gail Simone
Artists:
Aaron Lopresti, Matt Ryan
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
August 15th, 2008

Manhunter #33

"Forgotten" sinks its hooks deeper into the DCU as Kate Spencer continues to live the DC equivalent of Kevin Bacon, touching characters from the DCU as varied as Oracle and Phantom Lady.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Marc Andreyko
Artists:
Michael Gaydos
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
August 14th, 2008

Teen Titans #61

Sean McKeever is rebuilding the broken down "Teen Titans" comic, and so far it seems to be working.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Sean McKeever
Artists:
Carlos Rodriguez, Mark McKenna
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
August 11th, 2008

Hawkman Special #1

Hawkman's past, like his mace are shattered in this issue that will almost certainly leave readers wondering what they’ve just encountered and why it has to happen.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Jim Starlin
Artists:
Jim Starlin, Al Milgrom
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
August 11th, 2008

Detective Comics #847

Paul Dini and Dustin Nguyen attempt to make Hush an interesting character, and with some success.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Paul Dini
Artists:
Dustin Nguyen, Derek Fridolfs
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
August 7th, 2008

The War that Time Forgot #4

Like a game of Heroscape that lasts far too long.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Bruce Jones
Artists:
Al Barrionuevo, Jimmy Palmiotti
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
August 7th, 2008

Final Crisis #3

"Final Crisis" kicks into high gear, and Morrison and Jones create a new kind of universe-wide crossover event.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Grant Morrison
Artists:
J.G. Jones
Reviewer:
Benjamin Birdie
August 6th, 2008

Final Crisis #3

Things become clearer as heroes are drafted, and evil gains an overwhelming advantage.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Grant Morrison
Artists:
J.G. Jones
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
August 6th, 2008

Green Lantern #33

As it did last year, "Green Lantern" is providing an exciting summer read with high stakes adventure and two-fisted fun. This may be a tale of yore, but it certainly should be a read of yours.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Geoff Johns
Artists:
Ivan Reis, Oclair Albert
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
August 5th, 2008

Catwoman #81

The penultimate issue of Selina Kyle's series, and it's a good one.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Will Pfeifer
Artists:
David Lopez, Alvaro Lopez
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
August 5th, 2008

Reign in Hell #1

Keith Giffen's "Reign in Hell" brings to mind mid-'90s Vertigo mini-series, but not in a good way.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Keith Giffen
Artists:
Tom Denerick, Bill Sienkiewicz, Stephen Jorge Segovia
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
August 3rd, 2008

Manhunter #32

Loads of cameos and easter eggs fill out an issue that's new reader friendly and DC Universe situated.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Marc Andreyko
Artists:
Michael Gaydos
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
August 3rd, 2008

Super Friends #5

Unmistakably aimed at a younger audience in support of a toy line, but delivering a fun story that might just sneak in an educational factoid or to.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Sholly Fisch
Artists:
Stewart McKenny, Phil Moy, Mike DeCarlo
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
July 31st, 2008

Blue Beetle #29

A new writer helms the adventures of the new Blue Beetle. It's a good start with one misstep, but a lot of hope for the future.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Matthew Sturges
Artists:
Rafael Albuquerque
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
July 31st, 2008

Superman #678

James Robinson's second issue of "Superman" is stronger than the first, but the consistency and pacing of this story is still akin to molasses.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
James Robinson
Artists:
Renato Guedes, Wilson Magalhaes
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
July 28th, 2008

Joker's Asylum: Scarecrow #1

The new "Jokery's Asylum" issue gets off to a slow start, but a nice twist and pleasant art makes for an enjoyable read.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Joe Harris
Artists:
Juan Doe
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
July 28th, 2008

Justice League of America #23

Dwayne McDuffie's "Justice League of America" run finally begins to heat up, even as it runs over familiar territory and Meltzer's dangling plotlines.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Dwayne McDuffie
Artists:
Ed Benes
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
July 24th, 2008

Ambush Bug: Year None #1

Ambush Bug returns in all his glory, and Keith Giffen's got a whole new status quo in the DC Universe to play with.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Keith Giffen, Robert Loren Fleming, Wonder Chick
Artists:
Keith Giffen, Al Milgrom, Wonder Chick
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
July 23rd, 2008

Manhunter #31

The return of the "Manhunter" comic starts off with a quick -- but dense -- recap, before launching into an entertaining new storyline.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Marc Andreyko
Artists:
Michael Gaydos
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
July 20th, 2008

Joker's Asylum: Penguin #1

Jasons Aaron and Pearson combine to define The Penguin in a meaningful way.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Jason Aaron
Artists:
Jason Pearson
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
July 20th, 2008

Justice Society of America #17

What hath Gog wrought?

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Geoff Johns, Alex Ross
Artists:
Fernando Pasarin, Prentis Rollins, John Stanisci
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
July 15th, 2008

Detective Comics #846

The first of a five-part Hush tale, with practically no connection to "Batman R.I.P."

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Paul Dini
Artists:
Dustin Nguyen, Derek Fridolfs
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
July 14th, 2008

Final Crisis: Requiem #1

"Requiem" is an apt farewell for the Martian Manhunter, with a poignant and memorable script by Peter J. Tomasi.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Peter J. Tomasi
Artists:
Doug Mahnke, Christian Alamy, Rodney Ramos
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
July 11th, 2008

Booster Gold #1000000

Geoff Johns and Jeff Katz conclude their year writing "Booster Gold" with a belated "DC One Million" tie-in, but more importantly an emotional issue that makes me really wish they'd sign back on board for more issues.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Geoff Johns, Jeff Katz
Artists:
Dan Jurgens, Norm Rapmund
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
July 10th, 2008

Legion of Super-Heroes #43

Jim Shooter's run on "Legion of Super-Heroes" has spent seven issues moving towards this point, but the moment comes off surprisingly lackluster.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Jim Shooter
Artists:
Francis Manapul, Livesay
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
July 9th, 2008

Northlanders #7

Wood and Gianfelice give us an unexpected climax in what has become one of the best comic book series on the stands.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Brian Wood
Artists:
Davide Gianfelice
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
July 9th, 2008
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