Welcome back to Week Three of VILLAINS WATCH, the weekly look at DC’s Forever Evil mini-series, its lead-ins and effects. This week is a look at the background of Lobo, the Main Man and subject of much debate leading into last week’s Villains Month special. But first, a little recap: Recent Reviews JUSTICE LEAGUE #23.2:…
Review: EARTH 2 #15.2: SOLOMON GRUNDY
EARTH 2 #15.2: SOLOMON GRUNDY Written by Matt Kindt Art by Aaron Lopresti Cover art by Ken Lashley and Pete Pantazis Published by DC Comics Release Date: September 11, 2013 Solomon Grundy. Born on a Monday. Christened on Tuesday. Married on Wednesday. Took ill on Thursday. Grew worse on Friday. Died on Saturday. Buried on…
Interview: Ann Nocenti Faces Off with THE JOKER’S DAUGHTER
DC fans were head over heels for the return of the Joker last year, but it seems like we haven’t seen the last of his face. He’s just not the one wearing it anymore. As seen in the final page of last month’s Catwoman #23, the Joker’s Daughter has returned to the New 52 and…
Review: JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #7.2: KILLER FROST
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #7.2: KILLER FROST Written by Sterling Gates Art by Derlis Santacruz Published by DC Comics Release Date: September 11, 2013 How does an optimistic, brilliant young woman become a stone-cold murderer? Witness the transformation of Caitlin Snow into the deadly menace known as Killer Frost as betrayal and curiosity lead her…
Review: BATMAN AND ROBIN #23.2: COURT OF OWLS
BATMAN AND ROBIN #23.2: COURT OF OWLS Written by James Tynion IV Art by Jorge Lucas Published by DC Comics Release Date: September 11, 2013 Beware the Court of Owls, that watches all the time, ruling Gotham from a shadowed perch, behind granite and lime. They watch you at your hearth, they watch you in…
Hot Five: Week of September 11, 2013
Every week, Comicosity brings you our Hot Five, a short list of the top books we think you’ll want to be checking out. Be they new title launches, key issues or just continuing stories from some of the industry’s most acclaimed books, this list is your guaranteed gold for the week in the comic market.…
VILLAINS WATCH: Week Two
Welcome back to Week Two of VILLAINS WATCH, the weekly look at DC’s Forever Evil mini-series, its lead-ins and effects. This week is a look at the origins of the Crime Syndicate, the evil mirror versions of the Justice League recently revealed to be behind the events of this first DC Comics New 52 event.…
Interview: James Tynion IV on Crafting BATMAN AND ROBIN’s Villains
September is quite the change for DC Comics, as it replaces all of its super-hero titles with super-villain specials in honor of their second anniversary of the New 52, but James Tynion IV would be the last to feel slighted. As monthly writer for two of DC’s ongoings Talon and Red Hood and the Outlaws,…
Review: DETECTIVE COMICS #23.1: POISON IVY
DETECTIVE COMICS #23.1: POISON IVY Written by Derek Fridolfs Art by Javier Pina Published by DC Comics Release Date: September 4, 2013 Batman is gone and we get a glimpse into the history (and fury) of the woman that is ready to take over. Poison Ivy may be executing a new brand of justice on…
Review: GREEN LANTERN #23.1: RELIC
GREEN LANTERN #23.1: RELIC Written by Robert Venditti Art by Rags Morales Published by DC Comics Release Date: September 4, 2013 The inaugural Green Lantern Villain’s Month title is a straightforward origin story for the imposing and mysterious Relic, last seen threatening Kyle Rayner, Carol Ferris and the Templar Guardians out at the edge of…