(THE WEEK) JULY 4-10, 2012 [update]

Action Comics #11
(Morrison, Morales)
- "The Death of Clark Kent" continues with the revelation of Superman's new alter-ego! And the back-up story by Sholly Fisch answers the question, "where did all those 'S' t-shirts come from?"

Animal Man #11
(Lemire, Pugh)
- The war between against the Rot was supposed to start last month, but it was more of a prelude than anything. Hopefully, this conclusion of "Extinction Is Forever" will bring about the actual warring!

Avengers vs. X-Men #7 of 12
(Fraction, Coipel)
- Matt Fraction picks up where Jonathan Hickman left us last month, with "No More Avengers!"

Before Watchmen: Ozymandias #1 of 4
(Wein, Lee)
- I'm actually extra-excited for this series, as Ozy' was the villain of Moore's original Watchmen - it will be interesting to see how his past is framed.


Dial H #3
(Mieville, Santolouco)
- Nelson's situation gets a little bit better when he gains an ally! Check out one of the best series going on right now!

Earth 2 #3
(Robinson, Scott)
- Last month's thrilling cliffhanger started the cogs turning for the revamped origins of Earth 2 Green Lantern!

Justice League International #11
(Jurgens, Lopresti)
- As JLI winds down, "Breakdown" comes to a conclusion with some deaths, apparently! Let's see how DC plans on dismantling one of the best teams of the 'New 52'... :(

4-Sentence Reviews

The Cape: 1969 #1
(Hill, Ciaramella)
- Last years fantastic The Cape series surprised everyone with it's dark take on the concept of gaining powers and deciding how to use them. Now, Joe Hill takes us back in time to the Cape's origins in the thick of the Vietnam War!

Detective Comics #11
(Daniels, Benes)
- Tony Daniels announced his stepping fown from Detective Comics after issue 12, so I'll be interested to see how he handles Hypnotic and the connection to Wayne Industries before his run ends!

Powers: FBI #1
(Bendis)
- I've always been intrigued by Powers, but never took the plunge into the ongoing series. Now that it's getting a reboot at the federal level, I'd like to give it a shot and see how I like it. Who knows - maybe it'll inspire me to read the first three volumes!

Red Lanterns #11
(Milligan, Sepulveda)
- I have really covered Red Lanterns before - mostly because I cover every other GL title - but things are starting to move a little more, and I want to take a look at how things will unfold as "Rise of the Third Army" gets closer and closer.

World's Finest #3
(Levitz, Perez)
- Paul Levitz brings us a big more history from Huntress and Power Girls' last five years on Earth Prime, along with their hunt for the mysterious assassin who came through the boom tube all those years ago!

(THE WEEK) MAY 30 - JUNE 5, 2012

COMIC COVERAGE

Batman Annual #1

(Snyder, Tynion IV, Fabok)

"Night of the Owls" continues as Mr. Freeze's connection to the Court of Owls is revealed! Extra-long premier Annual issue for Batman!

The Ravagers #1 (SPECIAL COVERAGE)

(Mackie, Churchill)

DC's 'New 52: Second Wave' finishes up it's first month with the aftermath of "The Culling", the crossover event connecting Superboy, Teen Titans, and Legion: Lost. See what happens to the 'other' metahuman teenagers that didn't get to go with the Legionnaires or the Titans.

Superman #9

(Johns, Reis)

I know, I know: this issue was released last week and I never reviewed it! Well, this week is a little scarce on new material - being a 5th week, and all - so I'll be going back to cover this issue of Superman for your reading pleasure.

Wonder Woman #9

(Azzarello, Akins)

Another issue this month I neglected to review. Check out how Diana's trip into Hell is going.

(THE WEEK) MAY 2-8, 2012 [update]

COMIC COVERAGE

Action Comics #8
(Morrison, Ha)
Grant Morrison takes us on a WILD ride through 3 different tales of alternate-universe Supermen, including President Superman! AWESOME!

Avengers vs. X-Men #3 of 12
(Aaron, Bendis, Brubaker, Fraction, Hickman, Romita Jr.)
Marvel's premier summer event continues into the third issue of the main series! After the fallout in issue 2, what will come of the conflict between Earth's Mightiest Heroes and the the world's mutant population?


Batwing #9
(Winick, To)
"Night of the Owls" continues! Special issue coverage! Batwing fights for his life against the Talons in Gotham!

Dial H #1
(Mieville, Santolouco)
Internationally renowned author China Mieville reboots the classic Dial H for Hero concept for the 21st century! Part of DC's 'New 52' Second Wave!

Earth Two #1
(Robinson, Scott)
The Justice Society comes to the 'New 52'! Follow the stories from an Earth parallel to our own! Part of DC's 'New 52' Second Wave!

Justice League International #9
(Jurgens, Lopresti)
The JLI must face O.M.A.C.! Includes a special crossover with this month's Firestorm: The Nuclear Men.

Teen Titans Annual #1
(Johns, Benes, et. al )
DC's first 'New 52' Annual issue! "The Culling" finally begins - it's the Titans and Superboy vs. Legion Lost!

World's Finest #1
(Levitz, Perez)
Follow the adventures of Power Girl and Huntress - both from Earth 2! - as part of DC's 'New 52' Second Wave! Why are these two heroes stuck on our Earth?


OTHER COVERAGE


DC Nation for May 5
- Young Justice Season 2, Episode 2 - "Earthlings"
- Green Lantern: The Animated Series Season 1, Episode 10 - "Regime Change"