The Justice Society and Billy Batson go to the Rock of
Eternity, the source of power for Captain Marvel and Black Adam. Black Adam and
his wife, Isis have captured the rock and want to recreate the world. Will the
Justice Society succeed in stopping Black Adam and his family.
Black Adam always lightens up the Justice Society when he
mixes with them. Frankly, he shouldn’t be pissed at being used by them so much.
The series made him a star in the first place. This story is more adventure,
but it’s entertaining. I do get the feeling that the plot for this issue was
thin, as it seems that Johns is dispersing his efforts all over the place. This
story seems a much quicker read than the last story arc with Gog.
Wiacek is the wrong inker for Ordway. He used to also ink
John Byrne, which explains in part why he shouldn’t have been given this job. Byrne
and Ordway are strong illustrators, but their renditions are not exactly as
cutting edge as the work of current comic book artists. Wiacek doesn’t ink
their work in a manner that covers the crispy extra details the artists use in
their work. Instead, he exacerbate the very tones he should smudge under strong
inks. It makes the comic book look dated, even if it is well crafted.
Action Comics #883
Nighwing and Flamebird make their public debut and start the hunt for Zod’s most dangerous sleeper.
Blood and Water
Vampire stories are all the rage these days. Most are silly teenage romances, but every once in a while a vampire tale comes along that doesn’t, um…suck.
Secret Six # 15
Deadshot tries to come to terms with his homicidal impulses.
Blackest Night #4 (of 8)
Barry Allen does his best to rally the heroes, but will they be able to stand against the arrival of Nekron?
Superman: World of New Krypton #9
Jemm storms New Krypton’s High Council Chamber demanding an audience, Kal-El and Zod meet, and the first murder on New Krypton is committed.
Madame Xanadu #16
The return of series artist Amy Reeder Hadley also marks the start of a new, creepy, and great Matt Wagner story.
Superman #693
General Lane makes Mon-El an offer he has to refuse, but an unlikely ally might just save Mon-El’s life.
The Brave and the Bold # 28
The Flash travels back in time to World War II where he joins forces with the fabled Blackhawks.
Northlanders #21
A settlement along The Volga River in Russia deals with the onslaught of a plague in the start of a new story arc.
Superman: Secret Origin #2 (of 6)
Young Clark Kent experiences a bit of a super identity crisis, but manages to get by with some help from his parents and some new friends…Long Live The Legion!
Superman/Batman #65
The Scarecrow takes Superman, The Batman, The Joker, and Lex Luthor on a fear gas induced Halloween nightmare ride.
Azrael #1
The new Azrael’s ongoing series debuts with the death of a major character…
Supergirl #46
The Metropolis Three finally capture Reactron, Thara and Kara make up, and some more light is shed on Lana’s mysterious condition…