Catwoman #12

Really good issue. One of my favourites so far.

Things I liked: her knowing when to call in Batman, the art, the reveal of her best friend/fence killing Spark. There were too many to choose just one.

Things I didn't like: Dollhouse seemed to take Selena down too easily. The Cat has moves.

Batwoman #12

Man! They managed to for a whole lot of dialogue in this issue. It was stuck in all over the place.

Things I liked: when Wonder Woman was thinking about how her team mates would view her actions she said Batman and Aquaman would approve but Clark would not. I like that only Superman gets the first name.

Things I didn't like: while it was an interesting story I got the feeling theat the writer really wanted to do a Wonder Woman story and was using Batwoman to do it. There was a lot of build up to a team up. Maybe too much.

Nightwing #0

This one had almost everything that makes Nightwing a great character.

Things I liked: the parkour skills make sense, the acrobatics, his ability to read people being turned to detective skills. Dick was primed to be something great. I guess it was supposed to be a Talkn. His age was really bumped up too. I guess getting his start at 15 makes sense but I'm used to him being a Robin at 9.

Things I didn't like: where's Bruce as a father figure? He put him in an orphanage for 3 years? I'm hoping that they just forgot to mention that he was taken into Bruce's home and eventually adopted. That that happened just after the events in this issue.

Red Hood and the Outlaws #0

Nice to see Jason's origin remains largely unscathed.

Things I liked: switching out stealing the Batmobile's tires to stealing from Leslie. It's much more realistic.

Things I didn't like: while the Joker's story was amusing. I don't think it could have happened. The way it's told, the Joker would have to know who Batman is. He doesn't. And he's been very careful to keep it that way.

Justice League #0

So that's the origin of Captain Marvel, huh? There were parts of it I really liked, parts of it I'm not so sure. I guess every one else on the team has their own series to do the origins in but I'm not sure where Captain Marvel fits in the League.

Things I liked: that Billy's still a kid and the Captain often reflects that. I hope they remember that he also has the wisdom of Solomon.

Things I didn't like: his new cape. The half-cape had a lot more style. He's also looking a lot bulkier in the chest. Almost cartoonishly so.

Wonder Woman #0

Oh so corny.

Things I liked: it was kind of a nice throwback.

Things I didn't like: I was hoping for a bit more insight into how Azarello sees Wonder Woman. This was a joke.

Young Justice #20

Not in favour of the time jump so soon but do like what they've done with it. Quick and easy catch up of where everyone is.

Things I liked: continuing the proud tradition of Dick being the slut of the DC Universe.

Things I didn't like: Clark seemed kind of thrown in there. Nice to see him and Superboy get along but it was still unsatisfying.

Superboy #12

Lots of questions about Superboy, but very few answers.

Things I liked: Superboy's snarkiness is growing on me.

Things I didn't like: this story seemed to appear out of nowhere. I get that his landlady is rich, but why would she party with him? And why would he agree?

Resurrection Man #12

Oh man! I had planned to save some money and wait on buying the 0 issues until they were collected but I want to see how this ends!

Things I liked: I did not see that coming. Completely took me by surprise.

Things I didn't like: this series is being cancelled. In some ways it's good. I think they were running out of ways to kill him, but I enjoyed it.

Ravagers #4

There's a lot of angst going on in this title, and I'm not quite sure where it's all coming from.

Things I liked: Gar's connection to the Red. I hope they work in something from Animal Man here.

Things I didn't like: their ruthlessness. Not one of them has compassion for human life in any capacity. I do hope they get Lightning back though. I will miss her.

Legion Lost #12

Secrets were sort of revealed this issue. I just wish I knew what more of them meant.

Things I liked: Timber Wolf's return. Nothing keeps him down for long.

Things I didn't like: their plan to get rid of Alastor. I'm not sure how they came up with it. And Drake was right. It was too melodramatic.

Green Lantern Corps #12

The more Green Lantern I read, the less I like the Guardians.

Things I liked: I'm going to miss Varix.

Things I didn't like: I don't like where the Guardians are going with this. Also, not looking forward to a series crossover event when I don't really like the Red Lanterns.

Demon Knights #12

When Vandal Savage betrayed them I was a little surprised. Not so much when it was Etrigan.

Things I liked: good story. The whole idea of Morgana le Fay wanting Merlin's body so she could live on was interesting. I like the plan she put together, even though she's obviously insane.

Things I didn't like: the betrayals are too close together. It's basically two in one year. Hard to build the team that way.

Batman #0

I'm enough of a geek that I know when I see the Red Hood Gang that it means the Joker isn't far behind.

Things I liked: I actually liked the backup story more than the main this issue. Bruce feeling out being a vigilante and making mistakes is always a good read but the simplicity of the Bat Signal and what it means was done really well. It was fun to see all Batman's Robins before he interacted with them.

Things I didn't like: Gordon immediately suspecting Bruce of being the vigilante. Not much to go on there. And in the backup, Tim was the only Robin that felt off to me. Nice to point out that he's the genius, he just seemed too cocky.

Batgirl #0

I hope that they go back and explore some of the ideas that were raised in this story. I would've liked to have had more than one issue for this story.

Things I liked: how she became Batgirl. Much better than the original origin.

Things I didn't like: they didn't answer how she learned to walk again. It also highlights a problem with the abbreviated history of the new 52. I don't know where Batman found the time. And she was only Batgirl for a year.

Batman and Robin #0

This issue did answer a lot of my questions about Damian. Except the how. I really wonder where they got Batman's generic material to make him Damian's father. It's important to how Bruce sees him in my opinion.

Things I liked: the scene where Damian finds the cowl. It's the one part where he actually looks like a child.

Things I didn't like: how ruthless he was. He's turning into a hero, a bit more questioning of Talia's motives would have been nice. Though, admittedly probably not in character for a 10 year old and his mother.

Worlds' Finest #4

I'm very interested in where this is going. I want to see them interact more with Earth 1.

Things I liked: Helena's musings on her "not-father".

Things I didn't like: why tear Power Girl's terrible uniform.

Swamp Thing #12

Sneaky, sneaky. Great ideas in this one, mostly successful.

Things I liked: the idea of Buddy's connection to the Red being weaker near the Rot.

Things I didn't like: time jump. It's a hard story to tell.

Stormwatch #12

I liked Martian Manhunter being part of Srowmwatch. It felt more like part of the universe that way.

Things I liked: Jenny's 13, huh? This is the first time she's been drawn that way. Makes more sense now.

Things I didn't like: mind wipes. I hate mind wipes.

Green Lantern #12

They sure like to make Hal the villain. Even with Sinestro right there!

Things I liked: getting a better handle on who Black Hand is now. He's kind of a creepy villain.

Things I didn't like: the Guardians' plan to get rid of all the Lantern Corps. I think this "Rise of the Third Army" arc is going to be a bit of a slog.

Earth 2 #4

I'm almost ashamed to admit that I didn't know it was the Atom until Hawkgirl called him Al.

Things I liked: nice team building. Everyone has a place.

Things I didn't like: looks like the obligatory superhero showdown is coming up.

Dial 'H' for Hero #4

I always feel like I'm reading a novel when I read this series.

Things I liked: Manteau is an old woman, I didn't see that coming.

Things I didn't like: Abyss' word balloons were hard to read. Not only did the order not make sense, the colouring faded into the background.

Animal Man #12

This is where it starts to get good. I can't wait to see Buddy and Alec versus the Rot.

Things I liked: Mary's speech to Buddy before sending him off. I liked what she had to say and I'm glad she said it.

Things I didn't like: Ellen is totally going mother bear. It's starting to wear thin. I get that she's overwhelmed but it's the same note issue after issue.

Detective Comics #0

I think I'm going to like 0 month. It's giving me a lot of the origins that I'm missing.

Things I liked: a couple of things actually. They avoided doing another telling of the deaths of Bruce's parents and they told what Alfred was going through while Bruce was traveling the world.

Things I didn't like: while I liked the parallels of Bruce's time in China with the Zen master, they fell into the James Bond trap that Batman has with women. It's just not safe.

Aquaman #11

Really enjoying this look into Arthur's past. There seems to be so much from which to draw.

Things I liked: the confrontation at the open doors of the hanger. It's very much the Aquaman I remember.

Things I didn't like: Mera is annoying. I can't get past that.

Detective Comics Annual #1

I'm still not familiar with the Black Mask so I can't say if this is a new origin for him or not, but I did really enjoy it.

Things I liked: the story gripped me the whole way through. I'm glad they chose to do this as an annual. I do 't think I could have waited monthly.

Things I didn't like: a little more background would have been nice. I feel like I'm still trying to catchup here.

Justice League #12

Boo! Hiss! I'm not a fan of a hook up between Superman and Wonder Woman.

Things I liked: Steve Trevor kicked some serious ass this issue. And she still dumped him!

Things I didn't like: besides the kiss. I didn't like how they all broke up. The infighting is very petty and, while I can see it from Aquaman, Batman seemed out of character.

Justice League International Annual #1

Wow! When they decide to cancel a bunch of series they don't fool around!

Things I liked: mention of the Global Guardians. Some part of me hopes they'll get their own series and that Fire and Ice will be able to join again. I guess even Vixen (but she was never a Guardian).

Things I didn't like: Booster and Beetle just disappear? Beetle has some chance of being picked up by a multitude of colorful Lanterns, but Booster? He could be any when.

Young Justice #19

It was interesting to see all the gorilla origin stories condensed into one story. It's a reminder on just how many gorillas DC has.

Things I liked: it was all told from Robin's point of view. Of all of them he is most likely to keep "case files".

Things I don't like: still feels rushed into Invasion. I would have liked to see a few more stories with the original crew. Hopefully there'll lots of flashbacks to explain why they are where they are.