Jonah Hex is haunted by the memory of a young girl whose death he accidentally brought about years ago. So every year, he visits her grave and every year, someone tries to kill him there. The story is told in an effective manner but the twist at the end looks highly contrived. The inclusion of an Indian medicine woman also comes out of nowhere-- like we need a positive Native American role model in this issue to balance an Indian attack earlier on. It is also odd to see Hex becoming such a softy-- and a loverboy to boot. This guy is suppose to be so durned hardened to the world that any signs of feeling from him are downright shocking. Yet in this issue, he practically sheds tears. Classic Hex artist, DeZuniga turns in an adequate effort, capturing the sordidness of Hex's life but at the same time, his work looks excessively scratchy-- much like his latter work on the earlier incarnation of Hex. Perhaps it was just the inker at the time but his early work on Hex was much better.
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…