Years ago, Rip Hunter’s chalkboard in the mini-series 52 gave readers many hints for upcoming stories all over the DC Universe. Though Rip hasn’t reappeared so far in the New 52 (though we know from the Justice League International Annual that he does exist), his chalkboard has been replaced by John Constantine’s bulletin board. In…
COMICS FOR HEROES Presents: The November File
This is the first in what will be a regular series that briefly reviews the books that I (Brian, President and Founder of Comics for Heroes) have read every month. There is no such thing as a bad comic — just one that may not be for you. One of the great things about comics…
Review: JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK ANNUAL #1
JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK ANNUAL #1 Written by Jeff Lemire Art by Mikel Janin Release Date: October 31, 2012 When darkness fell and the world was once again at risk, the world’s greatest super-heroes answered the call! Zatanna! John Constantine! Deadman! The Black Orchid! Madame Xanadu! Frankenstein, Agent of S.H.A.D.E.! Amethyst, Princess of Gemwold! Timothy Hunter!…
Review: JUSTICE LEAGUE #0
JUSTICE LEAGUE #0 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Gary Frank and Ethan Van Sciver Release Date: September 19, 2012 Flash back to… today, as we follow Billy Batson into the Rock of Eternity and witness his stunning transformation into the hero Shazam! As he and Freddie Freeman explore his newfound magical powers, we get…
Review: JUSTICE LEAGUE #12
JUSTICE LEAGUE #12 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Jim Lee, Ivan Reis, Joe Prado and David Finch Release Date: August 29, 2012 Year one of the New 52 ends as it began: not with a whimper, but with a bang. Wrapping up the title’s second story arc “The Villain’s Journey,” issue twelve concludes the…
The Honor Roll: July 27, 2012
Welcome to The Honor Roll, the weekly roundup of some of the favourite books read by Comicosity EIC Aaron Long. Without further ado, here we go! 1) DEBRIS #1 by Kurtis J. Wiebe & Riley Rossmo: This is a great book. Part Dune, set in the garbage world of Wall-E, this comic is a lot…
Review: JUSTICE LEAGUE #7
Justice League #7 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Gene Ha & Gary Frank Release Date: March 21, 2012 I am not a fan of the new Justice League, which I should say from the outset. I had stopped buying the book after a couple of issues, but was convinced to try this one because…
Review: JUSTICE LEAGUE #5
JUSTICE LEAGUE #5 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Jim Lee & Scott Williams Release Date: January 25, 2012 The flagship title of the DC line returns for issue #5 and I can say that I’m finally getting more of what I’m wanting from it. Johns dialogue has never been bad in this series –…