Despite the fact that DC Comics decided to spoil their biggest comic book release of the week, we're happy to report that the issue is quality even if you know what happens going in. Over at Marvel, they debuted their brand new Guardians of the Galaxy ongoing series to glorious results.
Across the board, there were some rock solid comic books this week. From Batman to the Rocketeer to the TMNT to Hawkeye, there's a ton to love this week.
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DC COMICS
Written by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti | Art by Moritat
"The longer All-Star Western goes on, the harder it is to understand why Jonah Hex doesn't pack up, leave Gotham, and return to the lawless frontier from whence he came. This new arc that kicks off in issue #17 doesn't even feel much like a Hex story, as both he and Arkham are little more than quiet supporting players. However, Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray find success in exploring the colorful history of Gotham and the ancestors of contemporary Gothamites." -Jesse
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Final Score:
7.3
Written by Geoff Johns | Art by Paul Pelletier
"No, this huge status quo shift was not written by serial status quo shifter Joshua Hale Fialkov. It was dreamed up and executed by Geoff Johns, who has made Aquaman into everything the character never wanted to be: King of Atlantis. This epilogue to Throne of Atlantis satisfies all questions concerning the emotional climate of how humans, Atlanteans, and Aquaman himself feel about this development, and it teases a new bad guy to boot." -Joshua
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Final Score:
9.0
Written by Gregg Hurwitz | Art by Ethan Van Sciver
"There is a bit of an identity crisis going on in this issue. Batman: The Dark Knight can't decide what kind of book it wants to be. There are funny moments, graphically violent moments, and moments of extremely bizarre logic. None of these moments gel or flow; this isn't one Batman book, it's a stew comprised of several different tones, tastes, and flavors. Keeping with the stew metaphor, it also is kinda bland and needs some extra spice. Maybe some carrots or peppers." -Ben
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Final Score:
6.5
Written by Grant Morrison | Art by Chris Burnham
"DC really went out of their way to make sure everyone knew the outcome to Batman Incorporated #8 before actually reading the issue. There was the New York Post article and the spoilery banner that has been plastered on the official DC website. Even this week's installment of Channel 52 gives away the big twist (just one more reason to loathe that 'bonus' feature). But in defiance of DC's obnoxious desire to spoil its loyal readers for the sake of potential new fans, I'm going to do my best to talk around the spoilers in this review. Admittedly, just hearing discussion about there being spoilers in the first place will probably clue most readers into what transpires in issue #8. " -Jesse
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Final Score:
9.1
Written by J. Michael Straczynski | Art by Adam Hughes
"I know. You’re shocked. Before Watchmen is the event that everyone loves to hate. Can it be that J. Michael Straczynski and Adam Hughes have delivered a story worthy of the original series? I say that they have. If you give this book even half a chance, I’m confident that you will as well." -Poet
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Final Score:
9.8
Written by Francis Manapul & Brian Buccellato | Art by Francis Manapul
"With the five-part Gorilla Grodd story arc coming to its overdue close, The Flash has the opportunity to regain some of the momentum it's lost over the past few issues. While the quality of the title’s visuals has remained a cut above most of DC’s offerings, the same could not be said for the plodding narrative. The fastest man alive has been burdened with a lackluster plot in recent issues but with The Flash #17, Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellato say goodbye and good riddance to those damn dirty apes slowing him down." -Melissa
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Final Score:
8.0
Written by Tom Taylor | Art by Various
"Injustice is more entertaining than any comic book prequel to a fighting game has a right to be. This second print issue gathers the next three chapters of the digital comic. The focus is more disjointed than in the first issue, but it succeeds in shedding more light on this grim and bloody version of the DC Universe." -Jesse
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Final Score:
8.3
Written by Josh Fialkov | Art by Fernando Blanco
"I, Vampire is not afraid to punch its readers in the face, and writer Joshua Hale Fialkov uses issue #17 to do just that – repeatedly. The reason it works (and the reason we enjoy coming back for more) is that Fialkov does such a great job of creating a sense of realism and attachment to his characters before dropping the hammer." -Poet
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Final Score:
8.1
Written by Jeff Lemire & Ray Fawkes | Art by Mikel Janin
"The Death of Magic storyline came in with a head of steam, imposing some drastic changes on the JLD team. However, since that point, the tale has begun to drag on a bit. Justice League Dark #17 reiterates many details that were covered in the previous two issues, with only a minor revelation and an underwhelming plot development to power it." -Poet
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Final Score:
6.9
Written by Peter Milligan | Art by Miguel Sepulveda
"Red Lanterns continues to exist in its own little corner of the Lantern universe by breaking the mold that has thus far been set by Wrath of the First Lantern. In this it manages a few interesting developments, and while those are delivered in the same tedious manner as always, they amount to a chapter that isn’t all that bad. Since this title will have a new creative team at the end of this story arc, it’s nice that this run looks to be ending on a more solid note." -Joshua
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Final Score:
6.6
Written by James Tynion IV | Art by Guillem March
"Having narrowly escaped death at the hands of the Butcher last month, Calvin Rose is finally afforded a little rest and relaxation in Talon #5. This chapter offers a nice change of pace for the series, allowing James Tynion IV to slow down and examine his core cast more closely. Much of his efforts are devoted to fleshing out Casey and her daughter, Sarah. These two look to be more permanent additions to the cast than the rest of Casey's black ops team was in the previous arc. It's fun to see Calvin and the normally grim Sebastian enjoy the domestic life for a change. And as is usually the case in these types of stories, all this lighthearted material builds its own sort of tension as readers wonder just when and how badly the peace will be interrupted." -Jesse
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Final Score:
8.2
Written by Scott Lobdell & Fabian Nicieza | Art by Eddy Barrows
"Since the new Teen Titans came together all those months ago, Red Robin was by far the title’s most compelling character and writer Scott Lobdell has so far done an excellent job in fleshing out the young man beneath the mask. Indeed, his understanding into what makes the character tick is what made the previous issue so strong despite its flaws, which is why it's curious that Lobdell and Nicieza ditch something proven to work for a plot twist that effectively removes the one thing holding this title together." -Melissa
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Final Score:
5.1
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