In a bid to broaden the number of comics we cover at ComicsXF, we give you, the reader, these mini reviews of some recent releases. The Ultimates #8 W: Deniz Camp | A: Juan Frigeri | C: Federico Blee | L: Travis Lanham | P: Marvel Deniz Camp and Juan Frigeri transport their extraordinary universe building through…
Itâs the dawn of a new age. The heroes of the DC Universe have survived Amanda Waller, and now theyâre trying to make a better world for themselves and everyone. But as that hopeful day begins, something darker arrives, too. Darkseid is here, on a mission like never before, and his attack will create something…
Back in Gotham, Damian talks to the school counselor about who he is, and has to answer somewhat vaguely since heâs thinking about his and Batmanâs confrontation with Bane and the Cult of Kobra on Dinosaur Island. Batman & Robin #13 is written by Joshua Williamson, drawn and colored by Juan Ferreyra and lettered by…
Amanda Wallerâs war on superheroes is in full swing, and Batman has asked Catwoman to help him steal something that will help put Waller on the backfoot. This should be easy with the worldâs greatest thief, right? No, because he didnât expect to find Wallerâs newest Suicide Squad in a secret U.S. military base. Batman…
At the end of âGotham War,â a thief broke into Bruce Wayneâs brownstone and discovered that he is Batman. Now he is trying to use that information to his advantage, to make one big score and get out of the life. But things arenât all that easy in Batman #150, written by Chip Zdarsky, penciled…
The Bat family has gathered again, and itâs time to face down Zur in final battle. But both Zur and Batman have some surprises up their sleeves in this arcâs conclusion in Batman #148, written by Chip Zdarsky, drawn by Jorge Jimenez, colored by Tomeu Morey and lettered by Clayton Cowles. Continuing this week of…
Shush stands revealed as Damian learns the identity and origin of this new foe, while Batman remains the prisoner of the Cult of Man-Bat. Batman & Robin #9 is written by Joshua Williamson, drawn by Simone Di Meo and Nikola Cizmesija, colored by Rex Locus and lettered by Steve Wands. Serial killer Christopher Killex is…
While Damian and Flatline confront her sister, who it turns out has decided to go into the family business of crime, Batman teams up with Shush to put an end to Man-Batâs reign of terror. But there is more than one betrayal before this issue is out. Batman & Robin #8 is written by Joshua…
Damianâs maybe/sorta girlfriend, Flatline the apprentice to Lord Death Man, is in Gotham, and sheâs looking for some missing family with Robinâs help. Meanwhile, Batman continues to look into the mystery of Man-Bat and Shush. Batman & Robin #7 is written by Joshua Williamson, drawn by Simone Di Meo, colored by Giovanna Niro and lettered…
One of the men who trained Batman has decided itâs time to train his opposite number, so the Joker has a new mentor. Batman and Gordon continue to pursue the Red Hood Gang. And in the future, Joker and Batman barrel toward a final confrontation. âJoker: Year Oneâ continues in Batman #143, written by Chip…
In Duke #1, a bold new era kicks off for America’s daring, highly trained special mission force, written by Joshua Williamson, drawn by Tom Reilly, colored by Jordie Bellaire and lettered by Rus Wooton. Meanwhile, an arm-less Optimus Prime races to save Spike’s life as the Decepticons continue to push the Autobots to their limits…
Batman comes face to face with the Batman of Zur-En-Arrh. But wait, donât they share a body? Not anymore! The lead story of Batman #141 is written by Chip Zdarsky, drawn by Jorge Jimenez, colored by Tomeu Morey and lettered by Clayton Cowles. In the backup, Zur must face a threat bigger than Batman: the…
Last week, we talked about the Justice League International. This week, Dick Grayson Tier Patreon backer John Wickham joins us to talk about the other late 80s DC team that spun out of the Legends event, the Suicide Squad. And while the Justice League was mostly comedy, the Squad is not. We read three very…
A new villain called Shush is leading the charge against the Dynamic Duo. With mysterious ties to Damian, Shush wants to use everything our heroes love against them. But far worse than Shush, Damian must face another foe: high school bullies. Batman and Robin #2 is written by Joshua Williamson, drawn and colored by Simone…
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…