John Timms - COMICSXF https://comicsxf.com The comics criticism you crave Fri, 15 Sep 2023 01:31:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://i0.wp.com/comicsxf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/cropped-orange-favicon-2.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 John Timms - COMICSXF https://comicsxf.com 32 32 107498702 Batman and Robin begins as Batman Inc. and Bat-Scoob end: BatChat https://comicsxf.com/2023/09/15/batman-and-robin-1/ Fri, 15 Sep 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=46576 Batman and Robin are back together! Bruce and Damian Wayne are living under the same roof and doing their best to act like a fairly normal father and son. But as the animal villains of Gotham revolt, the Dynamic Duo face a mysterious new threat. Batman and Robin #1 is written by Joshua Williamson, drawn...

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]]> 46576 Joker Gets a Day Job and the Scooby Gang Takes a Cruise in BatChat https://comicsxf.com/2023/07/14/joker-gets-a-day-job-and-the-scooby-gang-takes-a-cruise-in-batchat/ Fri, 14 Jul 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=46000 The S.S. Silver St. Cloud is setting out for its maiden voyage to test a new navigational system developed by WayneTech. Bruce Wayne has invited Mystery Inc. to join him on the cruise and to help solve the mysteries he has set up. But when real pirates show up, it’s up to Batman, Scooby-Doo and...

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]]> 46000 Clowns, Clowns, Everywhere Clowns in BatChat https://comicsxf.com/2023/06/16/clowns-clowns-everywhere-clowns-in-batchat/ Fri, 16 Jun 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=45741 Crystal Cove is proud of their tenacious teens and wants to be able to call upon Mystery Inc. at a moment’s notice — you never know when a real estate developer in a mask will cause trouble. Inspired by Gotham’s most famous method of communication, they invite Commissioner Gordon and Batman to the unveiling of...

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]]> 45741 A Bogus Mystery Inc., Joker Inc. and More in BatChat Inc. https://comicsxf.com/2023/05/12/a-bogus-mystery-inc-joker-inc-and-more-in-batchat-inc/ Fri, 12 May 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=45471 Mystery Inc. is out as Batman’s go-to team of teen sleuths, and the Wraith Wranglers are in. But why has Batman dumped Scooby and the gang? Find out in The Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries #8, written by Sholly Fisch, drawn and colored by Erich Owen and lettered by Saida Temofonte. All roads lead to a...

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]]> 45471 We Bid a Fond Farewell to Superman. What, Really? https://comicsxf.com/2021/10/04/we-bid-a-fond-farewell-to-superman-what-really/ Mon, 04 Oct 2021 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=34296 Superman and his new team battle June Moon’s inner demons to get the Enchantress on the team – leaving just one member left to be recruited. Before the team can get to young icon Lightray, however, Superman’s old enemies rear their ugly heads (and uglier brains) for an all-out attack! Superman and the Authority #3...

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]]> 34296 Two Hits and a Big Miss in This Week’s Super-Sized SuperChat https://comicsxf.com/2021/08/28/two-hits-and-a-big-miss-in-this-weeks-super-sized-superchat/ Sat, 28 Aug 2021 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=33118 A triple offering of Super-comics this week, looking to the Man of Steel’s past, present, and future. Over in Action Comics#1,034, the members of the House of El are doing all they can to stop Warworld from spreading its influence on Earth, stopping both all-out war and ending a home invasion – but are these...

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]]> 33118 Jon Kent Follows in Dad’s Footsteps and War Looms in This Week’s Super Chat https://comicsxf.com/2021/07/31/jon-kent-follows-in-dads-footsteps-and-war-looms-in-this-weeks-super-chat/ Sat, 31 Jul 2021 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=32160 The time has come for Jon Kent to rise. As the son of Superman and Lois Lane, he fights for truth, justice and a better world, taking on his father’s mantle and figuring out what his legacy means for him. He may just go further than either of his parents ever have in Superman: Son...

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]]> 32160 The Great Infinite Frontier #0 ComicsXF Roundtable https://comicsxf.com/2021/03/05/the-great-infinite-frontier-0-comicsxf-roundtable/ Fri, 05 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=22477 Matt Lazorwitz: Welcome to ComicsXF’s roundtable discussion of DC’s new linewide event introduction, Infinite Frontier #0. I’m Matt Lazorwitz, the guy who came up with this harebrained scheme, and I’d like to start with everyone here sounding off. Let’s see who I’ve been able to gather from our illustrious staff. Tony Thornley: Hi, I’m Tony...

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]]> 22477 Future State: Superman of Metropolis Shows the City from Multiple Angles https://comicsxf.com/2021/01/07/future-state-superman-of-metropolis-shows-the-city-from-multiple-angles/ Thu, 07 Jan 2021 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=12143 Future State: Superman of Metropolis #1Writers: Sean Lewis and Brandon EastonArtists: John Timms, Valentine de Landro, Cully Hamner and Michael Avon OemingColorists: Gabe Eltaeb, Marissa Louise and Laura MartinLetterers: Dave Sharpe and AndWorld Design The Action Comics of the far future reveals itself in Future State: Superman of Metropolis #1. Headlined by writers Sean Lewis...

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