DC COMICS WRITER: Rick Veitch ARTIST/COVER: Tommy Lee Edwards
Veitch seems to be trying too hard to put a bizarre, metaphysical spin on all his DC titles. This time it is the Question, formerly a rather logical fellow, who is stumbling around Metropolis in some sort of drug-induced haze, listening to the mysterious messages that the city is sending him about some evil conspiracy that not even Superman has detected. Superman actually drops by in this issue to ask Vic Sage some questions but lets him off to continue his quest. The story is intriguing and the art, which appears to be painted, gives the story a nice hallucinatory look. At the same time, the characters aren't very engaging and the action sequences, with the Question casually snatching armed men out of moving cars, are more confusing than exciting. It is a strange and amazing trip to be sure but one that leaves the heart untouched.
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…