Justice League #49 Review

Oops!... I Did It Again

Written By: Si Spurrier

Art By: Aaron Lopresti, Matt Ryan, David Baron, Tom Napolitano

Cover Price: $3.99

Release Date: July 14, 2020

After saving a cargo ship full of alien children and returning them to their homeworld, the Justice League then took out the planet's evil dictator in hopes of freeing a world that was overrun by tyranny.  The only problem is........ what do these people, who have only known their own terrible way of life do with no leader to lead them?  Why, they ask their star saviors to lead them of course, but do the Justice League have the right to put their beliefs on these people?  Let's jump into this issue and see what the Justice League will do after they also had to save these people from an alien threat.  Let's check it out.

Metal Men #8 Review

The Mind Of Chemo

Written By: Dan Didio, Shane Davis

Art By: Shane Davis, Jason Wright, Travis Lanham

Cover Price: $3.99

Release Date: July 14, 2020

The Metal Mammals made their debut in the previous issue, but are they tough enough to take the place of the Metal Men?  You know, who now want to go and find themselves since the Nth Metal Man has actually given them life.  I guess we'll find out this issue since Chemo is on the loose and it will be up to Dr. Will Magnus and his creations to stop this toxic filled monster.  Let's jump into this issue and check it out.

Teen Titans #43 Review

Wayward Son

Written By: Robbie Thompson

Art By: Jesus Merino, Julio Ferreira, Marcelo Maiolo, Rob Leigh

Cover Price: $3.99

Release Date: July 14, 2020

The Teen Titans are strained but together as they try to rundown who killed Brother Blood after their magical mind whammy was taken away and the villains who they believed to be mentally neutered went right back to being bad to the bone.  Let's see if our young heroes can work together long enough to fix something they started and if this leads to them feeling like they can actually trust one another and keep going strong as an actual team......... you know, that doesn't lock up, kill or lobotomize bad guys.  Let's jump into this issue and check it out.

Nightwing #72 Review

Can Someone Erase My Memory?

Writer: Dan Jurgens
Artist: Ronan Cliquet
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: July 14, 2020

Well, I can only hope that the Joker War puts this ridiculous Ric Grayson thing to bed once and for all.  If it does, can we all promise never to mention it again?  If it doesn't, on the other hand, I will lose my mind (or what little is left) and leave my favorite hero behind, which is something I never thought I would do.  This bullshit has gone on for almost two years.  TWO YEARS!!!  Two months was too long, but TWO YEARS?!?!?!?  Whoever came up with it should be fired immediately, and if it was somebody who DC already fired (Dan Didio), rehire him so they can fire him again!  Alright, that made me feel a little better.  On with the review...

Aquaman #61 Review

Battle Royal

Writer: Kelly Sue DeConnick
Artist: Miguel Mendonca
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: July 15, 2020

What DC said: For whom the wedding bells toll, Arthur? They do not toll for thee! It’s a race to the chapel, as Mera is awake and betrothed, but who is the groom, and why isn’t he Arthur? There is a greater mystery at work, and Jackson makes a deep-sea discovery-but not before a depth-defying battle with Orm! Speaking of Ocean Master, he’s bringing all of Dagon to the wedding ceremony, and the Seven Kingdoms will never be the same again!

Strange Adventures #3 Review

Fake News

Writer: Tom King
Artist: Mitch Gerads, Evan Shaner
Cover Price: $4.99
Release Date: July 15, 2020

It's time for another Strange Adventures where I struggle to review a book that I should probably wait until it's over to start reading, let alone review.  You see, Tom King plays the long game with a twist. Things sometimes change in odd ways by the end, which makes aspects of the book null and void.  Something that seems significant at the moment (Barda's eyes changing color in Mister Miracle, The Puddlers in Heroes in Crisis) end up never coming up again or get explained away by exposition, making them seem silly rather than important.  But, it's my so-called job to do this and away we go.

Dark Nights: Death Metal #2 Review

Insert Metal Song Title Here

Writer: Scott Snyder
Artist: Greg Capullo
Cover Price: $4.99
Release Date: July 14, 2020

The first issue of Death Metal was polarizing for DC fans.  Some liked the vast scope and promise that everything matters, while others found it an overly convoluted and confusing start to an event.  I can see both sides of the argument, and while I want some answers, I understand Scott Snyder should give them in due time.  Until then, everyone can enjoy the Greg Capullo art and figure it all out together.  So, how was this month's issue?  Let's find out...

Catwoman #23 Review

So Cool

Writer: Sean Murphy, Blake Northcott
Artist: Cian Tormey
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: July 15, 2020

It seems like forever since I heard that Sean Murphy would be co-writing a Catwoman story!  My excitement grew as I started liking this book less and less, but now it's here!  I know it's not fair to lay all my Catwoman hopes and dreams at his and Blake Northcott's feat, but screw it, I am!  Did they make me happy to be reading Catwoman again?  Let's find out...

PREVIEW: Metal Men #8

Written By: Dan Didio, Shane Davis

Art By: Shane Davis, Jason Wright, Travis Lanham

Cover Price: $3.99

Release Date: July 14, 2020

With the new Animal Gas Gang united under Magnus, the Metal Men are eager to see what their freedoms bring- but at an amusement park they quickly learn that life is a disappointing rollercoaster ride. Meanwhile, back in New York City, Chemo wreaks havoc in Times Square, and when Magnus’s animals fail to save the city, the Metal Men must decide whether they want to return to Magnus’ side-or not!

PREVIEW: Justice League #49

Written By: Si Spurrier
Art By: Aaron Lopresti, Matt Ryan, David Baron, Tom Napolitano
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: July 14, 2020

“The Rule of War” part two! After the devastating events of last issue, the League is separated and labeled as alien visitors on a war-torn planet. With events spiraling out of control, and no leader to guide planet Trotha’s citizens, how can the League save this world without interfering? As the team battles rogue factions, Batman makes a startling discovery that will threaten any hope the team has of returning home!