Author: Thom LaPorte
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How Far You Could Fall: Absolute Batman #3 Review
Heroes are often confronted with impossible decisions, sometimes forced to choose one evil over another, which is exactly where Bruce Wayne has found himself. The offer on the table is 200 million for the Batman to stand down for 1 week, to yield his crusade and let the tides flow as they will. Doing so…
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Suns of Nothing: Absolute Superman #2 by Jason Aaron and Rafa Sandoval
Woven within stories are the imprint of their writers—and writers oftentimes have things they need to scream in their audiences’ face. Jason Aaron did not hold back—or maybe he did, and is actually far more out of pocket than I realize—in this issue of Absolute Superman (2024).
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Creating Wonder Woman with Words: Absolute Wonder Woman #2 Review
It is said Diana Prince, aka Wonder Woman, was formed of clay by Queen Hippolyta. But now I challenge that notion by saying Kelly Thompson and Hayden Sherman forged a new Wonder Woman of pen and ink.
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Absolute Aftermath – Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: Black Lightning #1
A new Justice League has formed in the wake of Absolute Power, setting the stage for Jefferson Pierce’s recovery in the absolute aftermath. Jefferson Pierce, aka Black Lightning, has been battling with mental illness caused by the attack of Amanda Waller’s Amazo army. It is because of where he was during the attack—using his powers…
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Creating a Mythology: Absolute Batman #2 by Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta
Through this revelation, it becomes clear that as Scott Snyder crafts this myth, the comics we hold become texts of legend—similar to the Iliad and the Odyssey. In watching this new Batman being crafted, we are witnessing a universe being birthed.
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Some Worlds Simply Cannot be Saved: Absolute Superman #1 Review
This book is a powerful statement moving beyond the realm of story and into the nature of humanity. A reminder to not prey on the weak and if someone is being hurt, you stand up for them. These dystopian pages bound together to form what we call a “comic” is something special. This is the…
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“The Basic Goodness of My Fellow Americans” A Letter to Comic Book Readers Explaining Why Mark Waid is Right About the United States
And so, to the creators who animate these thoughts and ideals into the shape of heroes, please do not give up hope. Do not give in to the whispering words of worldly rhetoric. Do not fall into the seclusion the man of steel sunk into. Somewhere within this myriad realm of thought and hatred is…
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What Happened to the Batman Who Took in Robins? – Detective Comics #1090
In Detective Comics #1090 (2024), Batman comes crashing through a business’ window, where a shop owner has been shot. Batman finds a kid holding a gun and calling 9-1-1. He punches the kid across the face. The kid is found dead minutes later.
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Absolute Wonder Woman #1 by Kelly Thompson and Hayden Sherman
I love when Greek Gods Interfere in Wonder Woman’s life—and this is a big one. Apollo descended into hell with a baby wrapped in his arms. His intention was to give the baby to a woman named Circle—whether that baby remained alive or dead did not matter.
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Absolute Batman #1 by Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta
A few weeks ago, we were introduced to a new Dark Knight—and let’s be clear, this isn’t something new for DC Comics. In Dark Nights: Metal (2017), we got around 10 new Batman figures. We’ve also had Gotham by Gaslight (1989) Batman, Kingdom Come (1996) Batman, and even a Batman in the setting of Phantom…
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