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Graphic Novel Review: Batman vol.1: The Court of Owls by Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo

Posted on August 29, 2014 8 Comments

Batman, Vol. 1: The Court of Owls by Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo Series: Batman vol II #1-7 Publisher: DC Comics Author Info | Artist Info Wendy’s Rating ~ 4 of 5 stars What is Gotham? Well, according to Batman, Gotham is Batman. This is how the first issue opens, with Batman’s conceit on full display. All the […]

Comic Review: Nightwing, Vol. 1: Traps and Trapezes by Kyle Higgins

Posted on July 9, 2013 Leave a Comment

Nightwing, Vol. 1: Traps and Trapezes by Kyle Higgins First, I have something to say to get it out of my system. Dick talks too damn much. I know it’s a diversion, but my goodness! In my head, he sounds just like he does in Under the Red Hood (as voiced by Neil Patrick Harris), […]

Comic Review: Batman, Vol. 1: The Court of Owls by Scott Snyder

Posted on July 9, 2013 Leave a Comment

Batman, Vol. 1: The Court of Owls by Scott Snyder First, I should say that, aside from Batman Vol. 1, this review also takes in account Nightwing, Vol. 1: Traps and Trapezes. I read it because I find with DC comics, when I’m interested in a crossover storyline, the supplemental comics feel necessary more than […]

Comic Review: Batgirl: Knightfall Descends by Gail Simone

Posted on June 20, 2013 Leave a Comment

Batgirl, Vol. 2: Knightfall Descends by Gail Simone Just dial F for Feelings on this one. My second journey into a Gail Simone book, and let me just say, that I really enjoyed this book. Gail seems to have found her footing in this book and with the character. Much of the campiness that slightly […]

Graphic Novel Review: Batgirl: The Darkest Reflection by Gail Simone

Posted on June 10, 2013 Leave a Comment

Batgirl: The Darkest Reflection by Gail Simone Full disclosure. I stopped reading the New 52 after four comics. I read Mister Terrific #1, Justice League #1, Detective Comics #1, and Swamp Thing #1. Out of those four comics, I was only impressed with Detective Comics and Swamp Thing. Justice League was only “meh” and didn’t […]