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Jace and Rocky from Comic Boom are back with another week of DC Comics. It’s a pretty solid wee , but with so many books, the guys are dividing it up into two episodes and here is the part 2!

 

Detective Comics #1042 – We’ve reached the end of the Hue Vile saga as that villain meets his ultimate fate, but like anything in Gotham, we aren’t sure we’ve seen the last of him. Also while this is a satisfying conclusion and certainly does a great job leading into Fear State, where the story really shines is in the humor and quieter moments writer Mariko Tamaki brings to the story. The back-up story, Task Force Z is always a pleasure to read. Writer Matthew Rosenberg is quickly becoming Jace’s favorite when it comes to dialogue and both the guys really enjoy the characterization of Deb Donovan and the interesting contrasts that exists between her and Vicki Vale.

Writers – Mariko Tamaki & Matthew Rosenberg, Artists – Viktor Bogdanovic, Daniel Henriques & Max Raynor, Color Artists – Jordie Bellaire & Diego Rodriguez, Letterer – Aditya Bidikar & Rob Leigh

 

Icon & Rocket Season 1 #2 – The best thing about a comic when it gets into accurately portraying social issues is for it to feel natural and that is exactly what we see in this issue. As the background of Augustus Freeman is explored and we see the consequences of his actions as Icon affect his present, the subtext of his agency as a person of color is always there. As we are introduced to a potential powerful new threat to Icon and Rocket, the subtext is there. It’s fantastic storytelling that makes this story so relevant and grounds it in a realism for present day issues. Plus the artwork is FANTASTIC.

Writer – Reginald Hudlin, Penciller – Doug Braithwaite, Inker – Andrew Currie, Color Artist – Brad Anderson, Letterer – Andworld Design

 

Superman Son of Kal-El #2 –  Jon Kent attempts to re-establish a secret identity but it falls apart quickly. That leads him to have a very serious conversation with his father about there respective rolls as earth’s protectors. What is interesting is how Kal-El sees Jon’s role as different than his own, but how does Jon see it and how will the events of this issue affect him going forward.

Writer – Tom Taylor, Artist – John Timms, Color Artist – Gabe Eltaeb, Letterer – Dave Sharpe

 

Superman vs Lobo #1 – Lobo takes offense when Superman swoops in and not only helps him save people at an interstellar resort, but gets all the credit for the rescue while Lobo doesn’t even get mentioned. This leads the Main Man to come to earth where he plots a rather sophisticated and very meta revenge by attacking Superman on Lex Luthor’s recently released social media platform Lexer. It’s wild times on this Black Label title.

 

Wonder Woman Black and Gold #3 – Some great stories celebrating Wonder Woman and her different roles throughout her history. A particular highlight is the ESPIONAGE story which hearkens back to the Mike Sekowsky era of Wonder Woman when she was much more spy, than superhero.

Writers – Janet Harvey, Robert Venditti, Paula Sevenbergen, Nnedi Okorafor & Aimee Garcia, Artists – Megan Levens, Steve Epting, Inaki Miranda, Jack T. Cole & Sebastian Fiumara, Color Artist – Eva De La Cruz, Letterer – Becca Carey, Andworld Design, Pat Brosseau & Rob Leigh

 

Robin #5 – We see the Bat-family confront Damian about his recent disappearance and what he’s been doing while out on his own. There is an especially heartfelt moment between the first Robin, Dick Grayson and the last, Damian himself. How will this affect Damian as the League of Lazarus tournament finally gets underway? Also what is the mysterious book Mother Soul has given so much to acquire?

Writer – Joshua Williamson, Artist – Gleb Melnikov, Color Artist – Luis Guerrero, Letterer – Troy Peteri

 

Wonder Woman #778 – The journey continues for Wonder Woman and Siegfried as they travel through both the Phantom Zone & the Fifth Dimension. The guys feel like this story may be starting to drag a little and Janus herself, as an antagonist, may be a little too derivative. If this story sticks the landing maybe all will be forgiven?

Writers – Michael W Conrad, Becky Cloonan & Jordie Bellaire, Artists – Travis Moore & Paulina Ganucheau, Color Artists – Tamra Bonvillain & Kendall Goode,  Letterer – Pat Brosseau & Becca Carey

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