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Sgt. Rock: The Lost Battalion #1

Text-heavy and dripping with cliché, Tucci's Sgt. Rock has little chance to escape the Kubert shadow.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Billy Tucci
Artists:
Billy Tucci
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
November 5th, 2008

Joker

Azzarello and Bermejo give us a version of the Joker that's part Heath Ledger and part Michael Mann.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Brian Azzarello
Artists:
Lee Bermejo, Mick Gray
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
November 1st, 2008

Rann-Thanagar Holy War #6

Only the bonus of Jim Starlin’s art makes this issue worth picking up.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Jim Starlin
Artists:
Ron Lim, Jim Starlin, Rob Hunter, Al Milgrom
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
October 31st, 2008

Superman #681

Leading out of the events of the "New Krypton" one-shot, this issue brings James Robinson in line with the Geoff Johns aesthetic.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
James Robinson
Artists:
Renato Guedes, Wilson Magalhaes
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
October 31st, 2008

DC Universe: Decisions #4

Ridiculous contrivances and sloppy art make this decision an easy one: don't bother.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Judd Winick, Bill Willingham
Artists:
Howard Porter, Wayne Faucher
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
October 29th, 2008

Family Dynamic #3

The premature final issue of this series provides a great read and offers hope for the future of the "Family Dynamic."

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
J. Torres
Artists:
Tim Levins, Dan Davis, Lee Townsend
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
October 27th, 2008

Trinity #21

While the series has improved in the past month, this issue isn't one of the best.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Kurt Busiek, Fabian Nicieza
Artists:
Mark Bagley, Scott McDaniel, Art Thibert, Andy Owens
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
October 27th, 2008

Final Crisis: Submit #1

A better description of this issue is "Final Crisis" #3.5, as Grant Morrison finally shows us what happened between the release of the Anti-Life Equation, and our heroes starting to rally back together to fight.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Grant Morrison
Artists:
Matthew Clark, Norm Rapmund, Rob Hunter, Don Ho
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
October 23rd, 2008

Final Crisis #4

Final Crisis returns after a hiatus and things don't look so good for the remaining heroes.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Grant Morrison
Artists:
J.G. Jones, Carlos Pacheco, Jesus Marino
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
October 23rd, 2008

Superman: New Krypton Special #1

Superman goes from being the Last Son of Krypton to one of thousands of Kryptonians here on Earth with the restoration of Kandor. Additionally, this issue addresses the repercussions of the finale from the Brainiac story.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Geoff Johns, James Robinson, Sterling Gates
Artists:
Gary Frank, Jon Sibal, Renato Guedes, Wilson Magalhaes, Pete Woods Colors
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
October 22nd, 2008

Final Crisis #4

"Final Crisis" is hampered by its scheduling, but Grant Morrison's deeply dark storyline is operatic and epic in scope and impact.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Grant Morrison
Artists:
J.G. Jones, Carlos Pacheco, Jesus Merino
Reviewer:
Benjamin Birdie
October 22nd, 2008

Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #1

James Robinson seeks to update Superman's pal in this one-shot that feeds into upcoming events in the Superman titles. The end result is a surprisingly compelling story featuring a character most wouldn't think to read about.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
James Robinson
Artists:
Jesus Merino, Leno Carvalho, Steve Scott, Nelson Pereira, Kevin Stokes
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
October 19th, 2008

Booster Gold #13

Can a series thrive when every issue feels like a pointless fill-in?

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Rick Remender
Artists:
Pat Olliffe, Jerry Ordway
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
October 18th, 2008

Final Crisis: Rogues' Revenge #3

Part coda on Johns' last "Flash" run, part prelude to Barry Allen's upcoming "Rebirth," this series finishes strongly.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Geoff Johns
Artists:
Scott Kolins
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
October 18th, 2008

Final Crisis: Legion of 3 Worlds #2

Geoff Johns and George Perez create a story squarely aimed at fans of the original incarnation of the Legion of Super-Heroes. The great thing is, "Final Crisis: Legion of 3 Worlds" isn't forgetting about new readers too.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Geoff Johns
Artists:
George Perez, Scott Koblish
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
October 17th, 2008

Green Lantern Corps #29

This series keeps getting better and better.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Peter J. Tomasi
Artists:
Patrick Gleason, Drew Geraci, Rebecca Buchman
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
October 13th, 2008

Final Crisis: Revelations #3

Rucka's apocalypse is a ridiculous mess.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Greg Rucka
Artists:
Philip Tan
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
October 12th, 2008

Action Comics #870

The Brainiac storyline concludes in this issue, with permanent ramifications to the Last Son of Krypton's life. Not only that, but the next big Superman story starts here.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Geoff Johns
Artists:
Gary Frank, Jon Sibal, Bit
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
October 8th, 2008

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
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