Though there are more positives in this book than there are negatives, the collection as a whole ends up being only slightly above average. This means that the story is entertaining and has plenty of exciting moments, but it …
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This might be the most subjective entry in this Batman series, thus far. Its subjectivity hinges on whether readers like or dislike the book’s tendency to describe fights and action sequences in narration rather than focusing on …
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About half of the book is good, while the other half is bad. The collection starts with a Deadman story that is filled with humor, heart, and meaning. Then it moves on to a Challengers story that is confusing, messy, and …
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This is a book that starts out alright but completely destroys all of its positives as it enters its second half. It draws readers in with the promise of an interesting conspiracy that has the potential to improve everything about the series. It then …
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The progress of the past three volumes culminates here and leads to an epic and thrilling conclusion to the themes in this chapter of the Batman series. Plot lines are resolved, old enemies come back for intense battles, and …
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This collection is a mashup of poor pacing, bad characterization, and an overall lack of anything significantly interesting. There are a few fun moments of action and some nice fanservice for fans of the Arrow TV show, however these are …
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New comic listings have given an indication that “Essential Edition” trade paperbacks are coming soon from DC Comics.
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In this book, readers get to see a charming cast of heroes take on a creepy cast of villains. This ends up being an alright story that is made great by the characters themselves. The book’s devotion to character driven drama and …
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While the past two volumes maintained a decent level of quality, this volume goes in the opposite direction and sets a low point for the series so far. There are a few moments where the collection shows some promise, and even a few …
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We’re taking a quick look at a few of the new imprints coming out of DC Comics!
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