Just in time for her relaunch as the main hawk in the series, Hawkgirl gets a spotlight issue with her very own rogue villain. The witch that hunts her seems tied to her family heritage and wants to eliminate everyone associated with the Saunders. Meanwhile, Hawkman’s villains are enjoying their break having defeated Hawkman.
The Gray / Palmiotti writes lots of comics these days, and I cringe every time I see their name on a project. This was a filler issue that didn’t make much sense and added another level of complexity to Hawkgirl who is already saddled with a complicated backstory. At the same time, the pair managed to include some zombies - hey - everybody is raving about zombies these days. Of course, that Hawkgirl was literally smashed with a mace just recently and has no apparent scars seems to not bother them.
Sadowski does his best with this issue, but his style just doesn’t fit the zombie type of story we got here. His work is better suited to super heroes. His crazy page layout doesn’t help the story move or feel more interesting. At the end of this issue, one must ask why even pick up this book. It’s a good thing the entire team is being retired.
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…
