Author: Thom LaPorte
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Shazam #2 by Mark Waid
Here is an example of a near perfect issue. Writer Mark Waid has brought another great chapter in his Shazam run, this time balancing the light and dark parts of The Captain with near perfection…
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Justice Society of America #4 by Geoff Johns Review
The Justice Society of America saga continues. This time, the time traveling story has brought Madame Xanadu, Detective Chimp, and Deadman into the fold—a heavy hitting team of mystical heroes who may play a role in saving the Justice Society of America…
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Green Arrow #2 by Joshua Williamson Review
Green Arrow (2023) has been combining elements from classic Green Arrow stories, while also introducing new elements that make this character interesting. Though Oliver Queen is in unfamiliar territory, he’s still dealing with his unfortunate condition—he is once again trapped on an island…
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Blue Beetle: Graduation Day #6 by Josh Trujillo Review
The spectacular conclusion to Blue Beetle: Graduation Day (2023) is here! This series has been a great ride, one which has reinvigorated Blue Beetle while also reinvigorating my love for the character. It has had tense moments, balanced nicely with lighthearted artwork. This is the definitive Blue Beetle run—one which should be read before seeing…
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Stargirl: The Lost Children #6 by Geoff Johns Review
*This article contains spoilers for Stargirl: The Lost Children #6 (2023)* Stargirl returns with a blast from the past! The Android Hourman has had his circuitry rewired and made him villainous—though he is not the real big bad! This issue was worth the wait and the conclusion of the story may introduce a reason for…
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Stargirl: The Lost Children #5 by Geoff Johns Review
Stargirl and The Lost Children are still battling for their lives against the child napping villain named Childminder, along with a mysterious buyer who has a deeply rooted connection to the Justice Society of America of 1999. Even though Geoff Johns has been slow to release new material, his ability to captivate an audience still…
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Superboy: Man of Tomorrow #2 by Kenny Porter Review
It’s Superboy vs The Cosmoteers vs. The Dominators! For a story that exists only because it won a contest, also known as DC’s Round Robin 2022 competition, this is a fantastic story. It builds on Superboy’s genetic lore and proves there are more like him in the DC Universe. Though these new clones are byproducts…
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Titans #1 by Tom Taylor Review
Breaking News! It has happened! Tom Taylor has taken out a beloved hero within the first pages of his Titans (2023) run! But death rarely sticks in this neck of the woods—fear not reader, no doubt [Spoiler] will return!…
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Blue Beetle: Graduation Day #5 by Josh Trujillo Review
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! War has come to Blue Beetle: Graduation Day (2023), in the most action packed issue of the series! Batman has assembled a heavy-hitter team to take out Green Beetle, Yellow Beetle, and Blue Beetle. Starfire is still one of the only people on Jaime’s side, armed with her cultural…
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Green Lantern #1 by Jeremy Adams & Phillip Kennedy Johnson Review
Hal Jordan is back on Earth! After who knows how much time has gone by, Hal has returned to Coast City—and his first stop is Ferris Air. Of course, Carol Ferris wants nothing to do with the former Emerald Gladiator. She’s moved on. She has a boyfriend. She is not denying her intense love for…
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