Riddle Me This, Riddle Me That: Reviewing ‘Detective Comics’ #1059
Detective Comics is a series that has worn many masks over the many decades that it has been published by
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A Towering Achievement: Reviewing ‘Detective Comics’ #1058
All things must come to an end, but some endings are actually just a beginning. All that was to say
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Batman Returns: Reviewing ‘Detective Comics’ #1057
They often say that “absence makes the heart grow fonder,” about a great many things in life. While Batman hasn’t
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A Harley Ace Up The Sleeve: Reviewing ‘Detective Comics’ #1056
There are a number of things that Batman is well known for — from the costume, to the mission, to
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The Worst-Laid Plans Also Go Awry: Reviewing ‘Detective Comics’ #1055
Over eight weeks ago ‘Shadows of the Bat‘ kicked off with an issue that flashed ahead to the moment when
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The Folly Of One Tobias Wear: Reviewing ‘Detective Comics’ #1054
Ever since the first issue of Detective Comics event storyline ‘Shadows of the Bat’, we’ve known that everything the then
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Walking A Mighty Fine Line: Reviewing ‘Detective Comics’ #1053
When one builds a house out of cards, they can’t be all that surprised when said house begins to wobble,
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The Beginning Is the End Is the Beginning: Reviewing ‘Detective Comics’ #1052
In the modern era, there has been a lot of conversations about decompression within American/western comic books, with many for
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The Man In The Golden Mask: Reviewing ‘Detective Comics’ #1051
Over the decades, there have been an enormous number of characters introduced within the variety of DC Comics universes and
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Its A Bat-Themed Celebration: Reviewing ‘Detective Comics’ #1050
No matter how it started, Detective Comics has long been synonymous with Batman at this point as it has served
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Retcons, Reboots And Resurrections #26: The Many Lives Of Stephanie Brown
In life, they say only three things are certain: birth, death, and change. Within comic books, the three things that
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Dark Secrets Rising: Reviewing ‘Detective Comics’ #1049
Arkham is a name that comes with a lot of darkness and expectations for bad things when it comes to
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Physician, Heal Thyself: Reviewing ‘Detective Comics’ #1048
After kicking off its big twelve-part ‘Shadows of the Bat’ storyline with a bang, Detective Comics slows things down just
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Welcome To New Arkham, Same As Old Arkham: Reviewing ‘Detective Comics’ #1047
It’s a brand-new year and a whole new era is beginning in Gotham City, one where Batman is taking a
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A Shadows Of The Bat Appetizer: Reviewing ‘Detective Comics’ #1046
While ‘Fear State‘ might have come to an end, things aren’t going any easier for the citizens or heroes of
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A New Era Needs New Solutions: Reviewing ‘Detective Comics 2021 Annual’ #1
Social/political issues and comic books (and all forms of art really) have gone hand in hand since the very beginning.
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An Odd Couple Gets Less Odd: Reviewing ‘Detective Comics’ #1045
Since the moment he emerged from the shadows to fight for Gotham City, against the superstitious and cowardly criminals, the
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Someting Vile This Way Comes: Reviewing ‘Detective Comics’ #1044
Despite the best efforts of many involved, Gotham City is once more being put through the wringer as the Scarecrow
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Retcons, Reboots And Resurrections #18: Actor, Butler, Soldier, Father
They say the only three certain things in life are birth, death, and change. When it comes to comic books
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An Odd Couple Situation: Reviewing ‘Detective Comics’ #1043
The ‘Fear State‘ has begun and fully taken hold of Gotham City across all of DC Comics’ Batman-related titles, causing
Read moreA Lot Of Hastily Tied-Up Loose Ends: Reviewing ‘Detective Comics’ #1042
Anytime a creator embarks on an endeavor to do a really long-form format to tell a story, there is pretty
Read moreRetcons, Reboots And Resurrections #14: Ten Years Later – The New 52 (Part II)
They say the only three certain things in life are birth, death, and change. When it comes to comic books
Read moreFree Comics: ‘Stray Bullets’ Meets ‘Stray Toasters’ – The David Lapham And Bill Sienkiewicz Unpublished Batman Story
It’s always nice to get free things, and since this is the month of the delayed Free Comic Book Day,
Read moreA Taste Of The Batman Stories We Need: Reviewing ‘Detective Comics’ #1041
There was a point in time when this brand-new Detective Comics run looked to be a counterpart to the main
Read moreNew To You Comics #80: The Dark Knights Rise In ‘Detective Comics: Rise Of The Batmen’
With the comics industry continuing to battle the effects of the pandemic, Brendan Allen and I are continuing to talk
Read moreRetcons, Reboots And Resurrections #12: The Painful Tale Of One Jason Todd
They say the only three certain things in life are birth, death, and change. When it comes to comic books
Read moreReview: ‘Detective Comics’ #1040 Presents A Intriguing And Beautiful Story That Could Use A Bit More Breathing Room
While the last issue provided a conclusion of sorts, the issues facing Bruce Wayne in his new area of town
Read moreReview: ‘Detective Comics’ #1039 Presents A Somewhat Rushed But Still Solid Story Arc Conclusion
The first story arc in DC Comics’ new direction for Detective Comics has concluded, and thankfully so too has Viktor
Read moreReview: ‘Detective Comics’ #1038 Continues To Chug Along Despite The Toxic Anchor Dragging Behind It
It’s no secret that the comic book industry (as with most entertainment industries) is a place where the most toxic
Read moreReview: An Overall Good Issue Is Brought Low By A Toxic Cloud With ‘Detective Comics’ #1037
Far too often some variations of the words “the comic industry will break your heart” find their way around the
Read moreReview: It’s A Horrifying Night In Batman’s Neighbood For ‘Detective Comics’ #1036
Something’s not quite right in Gotham City’s neighborhoods, and their newest resident Batman is on the case. What appeared to
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