While the Enterprise studies a nebula, Dr. M’Benga finds himself trapped in “The Elysian Kingdom,” the fantasy realm of the children’s book he reads to his daughter Rukiya. Written by Akela Cooper and Onitra Johnson, directed by Amanda Row. Mark Turetsky: Hey Will! So glad you could join me in this fantasy kingdom that my…
Revelations abound as we learn the secrets tying together the citizen criminals and Riddler’s secret backer in the final issue of this creative team in Detective Comics #1,061, written by Mariko Tamaki and Nadia Shammas, penciled by Ivan Reis, inked by Danny Miki, colored by Brad Anderson and lettered by Ariana Maher. In the backup,…
In “The First Eight Hours,” the genies reveal the rules of wishing, as well as hint at their master plan. Meanwhile, at the Lampwick, Will Williams reveals a little bit about what makes him tick, and how the gang will survive these first, harrowing days after G-Day. Also, nearly 800,000,000 are dead. Eight Billion Genies…
So, this week was supposed to see the release of the final issue of James Tynion IV’s ongoing Joker series, a series Matt & Will have unabashedly loved over on the BatChat column. But whether it’s supply chain shipping issues or something more related to the production of this particular issue, the comic has been…
A lonely cabin in the wilderness. A retired assassin who is the world’s greatest marksman. And two students seeking his aid. Three men enter, only two leave in Batman: The Knight #6, written by Chip Zdarsky, drawn by Carmine di Giandomenico, colored by Ivan Plascencia and lettered by Pat Brosseau. The adventures of the DC…
The Enterprise crew heads out of Federation space to rescue colonists attacked by the pirate ship “The Serene Squall.” Written by Beau DeMayo & Sarah Tarkoff, directed by Sydney Freeland. Mark Turetsky: Will! So glad to see you again! Will Nevin: Don’t call it a comeback, Mark. I’ve been here for many solar days. Our…
In a world ruined by climate change, hope rests on humanity’s first interstellar mission. Oh, and there’s a Confederate rocket. And ghosts or something. Where Starships Go to Die #1 is written by Mark Sable, drawn by Alberto Locatelli, colored by Juancho!, lettered by Rob Steen and published by AfterShock. The streets are mean and…
Jason Todd tier Patreon backer Kyle Still asked us to cover Knightfall, and so we decided to do it (and by decided, I mean that we live up to our word). But Knightfall has a nice clean point where we can divide it. Back in the day, when trades were still a rarity, Knightfall was…
The hunt for the serial killer (artist?) Manray comes to a close as Jace Fox faces his first costumed foe in a final battle for the life of the mayor in I Am Batman #10, written by John Ridley, drawn by Christian Duce, colored by Rex Locus and lettered by Troy Peteri. The second major…
The Enterprise crew rescues a revered boy and his handlers, while captain Pike reconnects with a woman from his past as Strange New Worlds continues to try to “Lift Us Where Suffering Cannot Reach.” Written by Robin Wasserman & Bill Wolkoff, directed by Andi Armaganian. Mark Turetsky: Oh, hey there Will! I wasn’t expecting you…
Dick Grayson-tier Patreon backer Josh Weil is back this week, and he brings with him a heck of a story. War Games was the early 00s crossover where a huge gang war breaks out in Gotham, and so, we get a 25 park crossover! That’s the longest single story we’ve covered in here. Can we…
Holy shit, it’s an anthology-themed week! What will you do when the skreens and the robots come for you and Old Glory Insurance isn’t around? Nothing, apparently, in NewThink #1, written by Gregg Hurwitz, drawn by Mike Deodato Jr., colored by Lee Loughridge, lettered by AndWorld Design and published by AWA. So what if your…
If you’re wondering what Prince would be like as a comic book villain, then your long search for answers is now over. The Wrong Earth: Purple is written by Stuart Moore, drawn by Fred Harper, lettered by Rob Steen and published by AHOY Comics. Santa’s missing his list, so it’s time to go to the…
Joshua Williamson’s caretaker stint on Batman ends as the Dark Knight returns to Badhnisia in Batman #124, written by Joshua Williamson, drawn by Howard Porter and Jorge Fornes, colored by Tomeu Morey and lettered by Clayton Cowles. In the backup, Poison Ivy deals with the fallout of “Fear State” in a story that leads into…
This week, Matt and Will are joined by the Carrie Kelly to Matt’s grumpy old Bruce Wayne, singer/storyteller/myth scholar and previous guest on WMQ&A, Veronica Biatrise (@joanofarchetype), to talk about one of her favorite characters, Poison Ivy, just in time for Ivy’s new mini-series to debut this week. We have classic Ivy, modern Ivy and…