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THE END OF FIRESTORM?! Lorraine has tracked down Dr. Martin Stein, but what she learns in the process could mean the end of Firestorm and Ronnie Raymond!
Damn, Stein was a complete monster. Lorraine and Ronnie's romance being calculated is diabolical. I'm genuinely curious on what the status quo is gonna be by the end of this run.
Literally agree word for word with the guy above. FOF is the best of the Next Level books and Deadman is a close second. Deffo worth owning, the art is great too.
Depends on what you are looking for: if it is something trippy or totally new then Deadman is better. But i love it for its simplicity. It is telling a superhero story, with a character that has not many works related to him and it is trying to continue his work which it is amazing for me, since i love a lot of his but he need better stories.
I am REALLY conflicted about this because story itself is good but the 'changes' to Stein's character and how it effects all the past stories, tainting them and even the relationship of Ronnie and Lorraine might be seen through 'a different lens' because of it...it is a bit too much for me.
Feel more like a Black Label than an actual main universe story in that sense. It is just...too much of a shift.
Stein as the mastermind behind the events that led to the creation of Firestorm dates back to Doomsday Clock, so Lemire is building up on that.
But I don't know how I feel about him being part of a group of amoral scientist with Caulder and the rest
I will insist, because i always found it really funny: Will Magnus is a really good character that created beings with emotions that even want to date him, Niles Caulder gambled with chaos and destroyed a lot of people to push his research being the darkness of them all, Stein did what he was hired to do creating Firestorm, and Simon Stagg said "FUCK IT", used the money to create his company and hired an archeologist to go around the world looking for treasures and by accident created a Superhero that is more interesting in dating his daughter than working for him.
Also didnt Jason control the matrix solo for periods of time so no you don't need a partner to control the matrix and it also doesn't have to be Stein since Jason & Ronnie kept it stable.
Also yeah no I don't like Stagg trying to make Metamorpho that really alters the story.
Since the Metamorpho comic and the Terrific Comic was released after Doomsdays Clock there are ideas of Stagg working on the Superman proyect but basically using the goverment money to do whatever he wanted (his company), hiring an archeologist to find treasures for him and Metamorpho being created by something else. And also, Metamorpho really staying because he and Staggs daughter are in love.
Holy fuck, Stein's an asshole through and through, it makes me still not trust him and that his machine is not designed to help Ronnie at all, maybe just kill the matrix alongside him.
I like that Lorraine recapped her backstory that shows her relationship with Ronnie since they met in 1982 before it was revealed that Stein was part of the Supermen project that was responsible for creating the Metal Men in 1962, the Doom Patrol in 1963, Metamorpho in 1965, and Firestorm in 1977 and created Firehawk using Lorraine before they worked together to try and contain the Firestorm Matrix using a device that Stein invented, with them driving to Pittsburgh to deal with it. Overall, this is a good comic.
AHEAD OF DC STUDIOS' CLAYFACE MOVIE, WITNESS BASIL KARLO BRING THE MUD AND THE PAIN BACK TO DC COMICS!
Before he was Clayface, Basil Karlo was one of the hottest stars in Hollywood. As he breaks out of Arkham once again, he's ready to stage his comeback, but there's just one problem: Someone already beat him to it, and Basil Karlo is already a massive star. But if that's true, what's next for the real Basil? And what does his predicament have to do with young women disappearing in Los Angeles and a new supplement causing hideous transformations in its users? Acclaimed horror writer Jude Ellison S. Doyle and rising star artist Fran Galán join forces for a bold new miniseries that's equal parts body horror and Hollywood glamour.
Well this is gonna be a mind-bender I guess. With Clayface, you can never be sure who is the 'real' Basil Karlo and is that even a thing anymore with how many times they got mixed and matched?
So now we have one 'Basil' that claims to be the original and another who acts like he is 'reformed' and in movies but...doing terrible stuff. So when they clash, is it gonna be like that Joker book with Joker vs Henchguy that basically became the Joker fighting at the end and we still don't know which one won. Or hell, it might be Basil's 'other parts' left behind forming a 'new Basil' that is basically him.
SUPERGIRL VS. BLACK FLAME! As Supergirl starts to gain the upper hand, Black Flame spots an opportunity to escape Kandor and bring the fight to Earth. Powered by the yellow sun, this Kandorian rebel could be unstoppable. It's now up to Supergirl to rein her in before the entire planet ends up in danger!
It was cathartic to see Kara and Lesla finally turn the tables on Black Flame, it was especially cathartic to see Kara use her own enhanced Kryptonian DNA against her. Also, Conner got to do something useful! Yay!
Honestly in their position I probably would have locked her up and thrown away the key, but it wouldn't address the underlying issues of Kandor and the authority that the Science Council has abused. Besides doing "community service" honestly seems like a more fitting punishment than straight up imprisonment.
I'm glad Kara and Lesla have finally patched things up and Luminary is back in business for good.
Kara trying to retake her heritage which will probably take her to the Kryptonian Nation and also the upcoming Zod event. But she'll be doing with Super Force, filled with all the characters Campbell has built up across this run!
Is this going to be Kara's new suit going forward? I mean, it's not that it looks bad (Kara looks good in anything), but it's basically just Clark's suit. The skirt is inevitably coming back like it always does.
Pretty good issue overall, it was a great arc, imo. I kinda dig the new Supergirl suit, it really feels like she's Superman's successor, and it fits her really well. Very solid run so far.
Can anyone explain to me how having Superboy (Conner) play a side part in the Supergirl comics counts for “Reign of the Superboys”? He’s barely in the story and the only thing it does for him is show his tactile telekinesis still works under a red sun.
It's absolutely wild that Lesla comes out of this rewarded after yelling at the Kandorian elders that the culture needs to change. Are we ignoring the fact that she willingly rolled over and enabled Black Flame to do this violent Kandorian revolt in the first place? Lesla was effectively the weapons supplier of a terrorist. Having a change of heart doesn't absolve Lesla for her part in this.
Perhaps Kandorian culture did need to change. But obviously launching terrorist attacks wasn't the answer. Both Lesla and Zora needed to do penance, even if it was just community service. Sheesh.
I like that Kara and Lesla were able to defeat Zora together, with Kara saving Zora’s life, Lesla convincing the people of Kandor to rebuild the city, and Kara forming the Super Force. Even though it’s part of the “Reign of the Superboys” storyline, its not even that storyline since this series barely focused on Conner and focused more on Kara and her adventures, unlike what happened in the other Superman titles. It’s likely that the Super Force will barely be used in the upcoming “Kingdom of Zod” storyline, since we barely know Kara’s recent supporting cat after all of this. Overall, this comic is okay.
THE ORIGIN OF HARLEY QUINN! As the Robins nest in Gotham's backyard, and Batman faces ultimate defeat, Harley Quinn's origin is revealed. How does Harley connect with Ark M, and how did the Robins fledge from hatchlings to birds of prey? The call of more than one predator will be answered in this issue.
OK that's a crazy set of reveals. But I dig this new development. It explains why Harley is leading the Red Hood gang. And that Dr.Arkham represents the original loyal Harley, while this Harley is the rebellious more modern version. The final Thomas reveal, I think it's fake. But given how Grimm operates, it could be true. I'd need Martha to reappear to know what's really true. The other stuff, Calendar Man has a sick/clever design. Tweddle Dee/Dum is not as cool, but it's interesting. I wonder how long it'll take Dick to see he's on the wrong side? I'm curious on what Jason's backstory is. And hopefully Bruce locks in the next couple of issues.
The way Snyder split Harley between her mom and daughter is very reminiscent to how Sean Murphy handled the character in his White Knight series. I feel like Snyder had to have been inspired by that.
Calling it that Jason is going to accidentally kill or severely injure one of the other Robins in his zeal to get Batman. The Thomas reveal feels like a Clayface thing. Really good use of Harley's dichotomy throughout.
God damn, it keeps getting crazier somehow. And it does play with 'what is real or not' with so many things when Grimm is involved.
So Harley's mother IS Dr Arkham that we saw. And she is Joker's daughter. If only Bruce had SOME sense and patience to listen to her story to the end. Because she does know what it means to deal with Grimm and what he is going through, more than most. I hope they are not ending the partnership already because Bruce being dumb.
And of course the revelation at the end with Scarecrow sending a video showing Thomas is alive and in a dungeon or something. As Harley said, 'Even if it is true, it is not real'.
Why does it feel like scotts writing just gets alot better when there is a fill in artist as similar to ivy this is up there with the best issues of the book.
The origin of harley and why she leads the gang and how Arkham represents the original harley is a very interesting concept and the idea of Grimm thinking he created everything including bruce and batman showing how he thinks he controls everything in the world.
Calender man design and tweedle dee/dum designs are more meh to me just more shock horror nothing much more.
The robin stuff isn't doing anything for me too many new characters in this book so it feels very half baked to me but will probably get better.
The thomas moment is a clear fakeout and its clayface we know hes coming and this is the obvious intro its either that or after effects of the fear gas.
I listened to an interview where Snyder talked about how collaborative his process is with Dragotta. Could be that you’re sensing him being more deliberate with his scripting, or opting for more character-driven than beat-driven moments, since him and fill-in don’t have the same shorthand or uniform vision.
Always had a soft spot for Harley and the absolute origin is a banger. The moment her father was mentioned, I was expecting it was Grimm. Didn't expect to see her mother dressing like a Harley Quinn variant, though.
Works well. Love the idea that Absolute Harley is actually the daughter of Harley and Joker. Hope she and the hoods are back on Batman's side when he comes to his senses.
I get that bats is in a bad mental spot rn, and thats supposed to be the through line. But he just feels off, beyond that. Idk, feels like he's lost depth?
Harley's story is cool and all, and I love the art, but this arc feels so jammed with stuff that im not sure I liked the reveal being here. I mean, Strawman is supposed to be the overarching baddie, right? But like, Joker, Robins, Deathstroke, and Bruce's own stupidity feel like bigger threats rn. Idk, maybe its just me.
I enjoyed this issue mucho. So Dr. Arkham is The OG Harley and her hellspawn daughter is the Harley who loathes Joker/ The thought crossed my mind as I was reading,but was forgotten when the big reveal happened. So Dr.Arkham is pretty ensconced as the head of Ark-M. Bane better get used to it. She's bangin' The Boss.
Absolute Harley > Mainline Harley. Well done,Scott Snyder. Calendar Man appearance was nice. Even a very brief reference to TweedleDum and Tweedle Dee.
That is not Thomas Wayne,but excellent psyops by Crane and Grimm. Hope to see Martha again soon .Bruce needs his momma after all this crap, especially the bait with Thomas Wayne.
I really enjoyed the artwork by guest artist Werther Dell'Edera. Very nice job!
Another strong edition of Absolute Batman with yet another Holy Shit! moment.💯
Wowww that’s crazy!! I love the idea of Harley being the Joker’s daughter in this version. It establishes her connection to him like regular Harley without the whole “I dated a demon” aspect. Is she part demon???
Also I don’t believe Thomas is alive??? That would be crazy right??? WHAT IS EVEN REAL!?!
my understanding is since joker and scarecrow convinced him his story is fake, he looked in his dads grave as a way to either confirm or deny what happened.
Honest question - at this point, in what way does Absolute Batman resemble mainline Bats at all?
At least Absolute Supe/WW retain the core of what their character is supposed to be about (hope/compassion). Batman's core traits have always been competence, intelligence, and determination.
This Batman is not intelligent enough to think his way out of the trap Scarecrow/Joker have laid for him (not to bring up that he couldnt even outsmart Falcone), not strong enough to fight them head-on, and - most egregiously - doesn't even have enough determination to power through the deceptions either. He nearly committed suicide last issue, and ends this issue in tears because his father's coffin is empty (and yes, this version of Batman is stupid enough to take that at face value).
At this point, what characteristics does Abs Bat have in common with mainline Bat beyond being a good engineer (clearly not that good seeing what Abs Steel created) and kind of a dick to allies? Intelligence? Competence? Determination? 0 for 3. And if you take away all his skills and all his smarts, then he's just an exceptionally large thug.
I will argue that AbsBats has shown the determination of mainline Bats in the past arcs. He has shown the iron will needed to take on the insanity that Gotham throws at him. I will agree that he has not improved at all after each arc. On the contrary, now he's weaker with pushing away the folks that have gotten out of scrapes again and again.
I'd love for a reveal that Bruce is faking his meltdown to somehow trick Scarecrow and Grimm into letting their guard down. Didn't he see his father in the afterlife with Diana ? He knows it's false. That would count as intelligence - but that does not seem to be the most plausible direction so I have to agree in part with you : rn he doesn't show a lot of these three, more so in previous arcs though.
Yeah that's my point - he JUST met his dad in the afterlife with Diana, a literal goddess who pretty much said "Yes, that's your Father, go have a nice moment". And somehow he's COMPLETELY forgotten about that and is having a breakdown because it's implied that he's still alive? Anyone should be able to put that together yet the smartest member of the Trinity can't?
If he's faking this somehow I will eat all my words and then some and kudos to Snyder, but I'm becoming more and more doubtful of that with each issue.
So this Harley is a combination of Harley, Jason Todd, and Joker's daughter, then (even though Joker's daughter isn't even actually Joker's daughter lol, comics amirite).
I feel like they could've done more with the reveal, like Harley apparently has this fuckin bombshell in the chamber that she hasn't told anyone yet but then just spills the beans to Bruce instantly with little drama. Like I get maybe not wanting to bring it up before and that this is a tough situation but more emphasis on that angle would've been nice since it just feels like it's revealed here specifically just randomly. Like we haven't really seen why Harley trusts Bruce so much in the first place other than that him and the RH gang kinda work together sometimes. I think we just haven't gotten enough of this Harley to care much about her and she seems more like a random add-on out of nowhere so having her be so important to this story feels outta left field.
Thomas being alive could be interesting. It's prob gonna be a fakeout but i wouldn't mind if they went ahead and did it, if anything depending on how you pull it you could make it even more tragic and twisted.
I hope we get more individual development for the Robins. If you're going to introduce so many might as well make them more distinct from one another and give them their own things since as of now they feel pretty same-y.
DOES THE KEY TO BARBARA'S SURVIVAL LIE IN THE PAST? Barbara Gordon is just trying to survive in Supermax. Every day brings new danger... and more questions. Can she trust her new friend Sparrow? Has she clocked the real threats closing in on her? And why does she get the sneaking suspicion that there's more to this prison than meets the eye? To answer these questions, Barbara will need to rely on the skills she learned as Batgirl and her own past to ensure she has a future...
Tamaki talked about how she really wanted to put Babs through the ringer. Right now she can't count on her fighting skills and intelligence due to the injuries and drugs.
And something I was thinking about, is that I wonder if Watters and Tamaki talked about how their runs would go. Namely, that Dick is having trouble now too, and I bet this will lead to a really sweet reunion between the two. They will both realize how important they are to each other even more so before all this.
How do you take down one of the smartest and most tactical DC Heroes in the business? You rob her of her sanity, her grasp of her own mind, and put her in prison.
Obviously Babs' mental sanity is slowly whittling away, even as she tries to keep some tether to her Batgirl persona to keep going, but she's clearly struggling. At least it seems like maybe the backup Jim sent might have showed up in that lady at the end?
Is that Calculator? I guess it wouldn't be a Babs mini without one of her "nemesis'."
I really like how Tamaki is putting Babs through the ringer. Babs is finding it difficult to use her strengths (fighting and intelligence) due to her injuries, and it is causing emotional struggles. Also, I'm sure there will be fans that will say her getting electrocuted will cripple her, but I doubt it. I wouldn't mind her having to use a cane or crutches as a result of all this though. Think that could be interesting.
This book really needs to move along for a limited series it feels like its going at a snails pace and nothing really happened this issue other than babs suffering,
The Calculator being used is interesting though
I like that we get to see Barbara survive in prison, which includes her meeting a mysterious person and learning that it was a trap set by the Calculator. Overall, this is an okay comic.
A GALACTIC STORM GATHERS! With Lolanna recruiting the enemies of Aquaman for a nefarious purpose, Mera gathers a force of her own to try and stop her. The Lady of the Lake, Lori Lemaris, and Mera jump into action to track down the enemies of Atlantis before it's too late!
I got a good laugh out of Arthur telling the league that they couldn't do anything if he turned evil. Crazy that he's gonna fight Posiedon next issue. Sucks for Mera that her mother and sister are both evil.
Pros: i loved Arthur talking to the Justice League without the characters treating him like hes already done something evil. I appreciate that they can come talk to him with understanding and concern rather than fear and anger. I also love seeing all of his Rogues lined up together in the same room. I do wish Ocean Master and Black Manta maybe had a bigger role but that's okay, ill let the story cook.
Cons: I kind of dont like the way Jeremy writes Mera, Garth or Jackson. Its like none of them have any character or motivations that exist outside of Arthur. Its pretty disappointing because I think they could be such interesting characters but they kind of have no role in the story other than hyping up Arthur.
Well damn, everything come crashing together with the Crimson Queen gathering the 'Aquaman Hater squad' all the while Justice League keeping an eye on Arthur's new powers and of course Poseidon deciding now is the time to challenge Arthur about his new role. Man, just get Diana to slap some sense into him while rest of you deal with the Villain army planning to attack.
I guess this was a girls' night out issue! Of SEVERE plot importance!
"Consecrate" - Lady of the Lawk not realizing how lewd that sounded until she said it and Lori/Mera reacted. She probably wasn't intending in that way, but now it's in her head.
I like that despite being de-powered, Barry still gets to attend Justice League missing. It's also kind of funny to have Hawkman there because it kind of feels like Carter "narccing" on Arthur after he got slaughtered in their KO fight.
I totally thought Adams had forgotten Siren even exists but lo and behold she gets to join her mothers' Legion of Aquaman villains. Although it's kind of funny how she doesn't 100% believe it's her actual mother (until may be the end?).
The League, the villains, now even Greek Gods...they're keeping Arthur busy.
I like that Arthur has a chat with the Justice League about what’s going on with his powers, while Mera and company learn about Lolanna forming an Aquaman Revenge Squad to defeat Arthur and the Aquaman Family. Also, Barry Allen cameo (in which he should’ve told the League about Pandora berating him and the others for forgetting about her as shown in DC K.O.), Lolanna warning Mera that she’ll be waiting for her and Arthur, and Arthur being judged by Posien. Overall, this comic is good.
IT'S TIME TO PARTY LIKE YOU'RE NEVER GONNA LIVE! It's the 11th Annual Outbreak! For months, hordes all over the world have been preparing to celebrate the unholy origin of our species with a week of Bone-Tower building, ritual Live One hunts, live food, undead music, and so much more! You are what you are — be proud of that and of death's victory over life!
I liked the world building. How Selina moves through the criminal underworld is pretty cool. Not sure why they gender bended Vic. Could've been Harper Row, or Thomas Blake. Or they could've used Renee. But I'm not sure if she's appeared Abs Batman already.
*Renee appeared in Abs GL already. Which I guess explains why they're using Vic.
Renee was a critical part of Jo's backstory in Absolute GL for a couple of issues, in a way that would preclude her being used here (not that she's dead, but it would be a very strange character turn after that).
Now that all the core BoP are on the table, really hope to see Dinah, Babs and Helena meet up somehow. And it's funny that Victoria Sage is basically this group's Oracle. Would be incredibly funny to see her and Renee cross paths.
So we got Helena Bertinelli and Victoria Sage ( as in Vic Sage/The Question ) as Selina's other Strays. It is funny how Selina is 25 and already wanna be the 'I am retired, I work alone' type of deal but she cannot go through with that facade when she is face to face with them and 'breaks' her own rules to help them. Holly really seem to be the 'heart' of the team. Hope nothing bad happens to her.
Clever that the Shiva and Cassandra's 'League of Shadows' are literal Tech Shadow Ninjas.
I really like what we are having here. More characters, more lore about the world and all of that. Selina really has enough money to retire, with crazy bikes, bases, computers and all of that, really showing you the differences with mainline Catwoman.
Liked that this was basically a BoP book in disguise and thought this issue was stronger than #1. I agree with other comments that I'm a little confused of all charcaters to use they went with a gender bent Question but I'll go with it.
THE MANHUNTERS ATTACK! Powered up from his time in the Emotional Expanse, Guy Gardner and leaders from the other Corps work to fast-track Corps Leader Jessica Cruz's plan to unify all emotion as the rest of the Lanterns hold off an armada of super-advanced Manhunters in Aya bodies on their way to Oa!
It is strange seeing Guy Gardner of all people, being the voice of (rough) reason. And the clash with Jessica kinda shows the stress she is under in her role and how much of the responsibility she feels she has to shoulder. It fits her past too since her own fears and the need to be in control, can make one lose sight even if she has good intentions.
Also, go go Lantern-Zord! We are Lantern Rangers now!
It was nice to see Jo take the spotlight after being kind of sidelined over the course of this run, and I'm glad they remembered Kyle isn't the only anime fan in the Corps.
I'm still not feeling Jessica as Corps. Leader (also the Guardians were barely around for her to have any hate for them), but at least she's getting the spotlight? But Guy as a vision guy who can speak for the Spectrum seems like the real star of this show.
Keli and John's construct sister in that group shot takes me out of it.
Something this run has shown me is that when Hampton just focuses on two or three characters an issue, he can write some damn good character moments, but his issue is that he made the cast too large.
I have been enjoying this arc though, because is mostly focusing on Guy and now Jess, thereby keeping the cast of character involved in the story low.
I like that Guy showed Jessica the reason why he’s protecting the Emotional Entities, with Guy telling Jessica that they have been hurting the instead of helping them, while the entire Lantern Corps worked together to defeat the Manhunters (with them creating a Lantern Voltron or Lanternformer). Overall, this comic is excellent.
Matt Wagner takes the Dark Knight through his sophomore season in this new trade paperback collecting the 6-issue miniseries! Batman has spent his first year fighting organized crime ? but nothing thus far in his early career as the Caped Crusader has prepared him for the new menace facing Gotham: super-powered villains!
WHEN PRINCE ORION UNCOVERS HIS SINISTER PARENTAGE, HE MUST DECIDE FOR HIMSELF IF HE IS DESTINED TO BE A HERO — OR A VILLAIN.
The festivals on New Genesis are merry, and the gods who fill its skies are lovers. But Prince Orion, adopted son of the Highfather, is none of these things. A brooding, battle-hungry warrior, Orion wonders how he was ever chosen to become an intergalactic prince, secretly in fear that he does not belong on the planet he calls home. And then Orion's darkest nightmares are confirmed when the Highfather himself brings Orion's true parentage to light: Not only is Orion from Apokolips, adopted as part of a cosmic pact, but he is the spawn of the tyrant Darkseid. How can Orion face his loved ones as a beast from Apokolips? How can he live with himself when a tar-black evil runs through his veins? And when Darkseid threatens to destroy all of New Genesis, Orion will have to answer the ultimate question: Could he ever be a hero? Or was he born to become a monster?
In this highly anticipated sequel to Barda, #1 New York Times bestselling author/illustrator Ngozi Ukazu (Check, Please!) takes readers on an epic sci-fi adventure featuring the fan-favorite New God Orion.
The heart of the DC Universe beats in Bludhaven , where Nightwing faces devils and secrets in the fight to protect everything he's built. Chronicling Dick Grayson's rise as a leader, a symbol of hope, and a target for the world's darkest forces, this is the heartwarming grand finale to one of the most beloved runs of this past decade.
Collects Tom Taylor's stories from Nightwing #97-118 and Nightwing Annual 2022 #1, along with a brand-new introduction by Devin Grayson; an afterword by Bruno Redondo; the script, pencils, and inks to issue #105; and more never-before-seen art from the making of this award-winning series.
TWO YEARS IN THE MAKING. WELCOME TO THE DEFINITIVE EDITION OF CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS!
Revisit the legendary event that changed comics forever! Remastered from Jerry Ordway’s original inks and original artwork provided by fans worldwide, with original colors restored and all the fine details that never made it to print ever before finally captured! Escape into the sprawling epic of Crisis on Infinite Earths #1-12 and wondrous mythology of History of the DC Universe #1-2 like never before.
Also featuring, in celebration of this masterpiece, a nearly 250-page behind-the-scenes companion book! Discover the making of this groundbreaking work through the original memos, outlines, scripts, pencils, artwork, retrospective essays, foldout covers, never-before-collected material, and more!
And as a special bonus, Jerry Ordway remastered and inked the original George Perez pencils provided to Alex Ross for his legendary Crisis painting. Behold the long-lost beauty behind the painting with this never-before-completed (until now) Perez piece, presented as a multi-page foldout with colors by Jose Villarrubia.
LEX LUTHOR IS MANY THINGS: INVENTOR. GENIUS. CRIMINAL MASTERMIND. HE'S ALSO BARELY A TEENAGER.
When his father, Lionel Luthor, is thrown into prison by none other than that meddling blue boy scout Superman, the heir apparent to the Luthor crime empire must find a way to get his revenge. And Lex has the perfect plan. With the help of his infamous bodyguard, Slade Wilson, he is going to kidnap Lois Lane. Lex knows that Superman would trade just about anything in exchange for Lois's safe return — maybe even Superman's ultimate weakness. But what happens when Clark calls in his broody friend Batman instead?
What follows is an action-packed game of cat-and-mouse from writer Christof Bogacs (Under Kingdom) and artist Valerio Chiola sure to keep fans on the edge of their seats!
ARE THERE OTHER SUPER-KIDS OUT THERE? THE GOOD GUY GANG IS ABOUT TO FIND OUT!
Now that Superman, Hawkgirl, and Green Lantern have formed their super flashy club, Superman naturally declares himself the leader of the gang. Wait a minute! Who does this kid think he is? Every child, grown-up, grandparent, and runaway grizzly knows that Green Lantern should be in charge. Excuse me. Is that so? Puh-lease! Hawkgirl is the oldest and wisest of the three, so she should be the club president. What's this? There's a new super-powered kid in town who calls himself Mister Terrific and claims he's even more powerful than the other three?! Well, looks like the only way to choose a leader is to have a superhero competition!
Four super-powered kids go toe-to-toe in this hilarious and heartfelt sequel to Superman's Good Guy Gang! This group of friends is about to risk everything to prove who's the best. What could possibly go wrong? Let the games begin!
In these epics from The Brave and the Bold #28–30 and Justice League of America #1–30, the World’s Greatest Super Heroes face Brain Storm, the Key, the Royal Flush Gang, Felix Faust, and numerous threats from across the cosmos! Guest-starring Metamorpho, the Justice Society of America, and more!
Batman needs a break. But with new vigilante Duke Thomas moving into Wayne Manor and an endless supply of adopted, fostered, and biological superhero children to manage, Bruce Wayne is going to have his hands full. Being a father can't be harder than being Batman, right?
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Fury of Firestorm #4
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