Arrow #11

I wonder if they're planning to bring Helena back in the series, they're giving her a lot of focus here.

Things I liked: the parallels between the now and her training.

Things I didn't like: Ollie has to be going easy on her, there's no way she should be able to take him down.

Nightwing #15

I find it interesting that the Joker is going after the other Robins himself but is attacking those that Dick has chosen to surround himself. I think the Joker sees more in common between Batman and the first Robin than he'd like to admit.

Things I liked: the panel where Dick and Sofia kissed. The watermark images behind him of what was going through his head show that, like Batman, the death of his parents is till very much the defining moment in his life.

Things I didn't like: the conversation between him and Barbara seemed out of place. They keep running into one another as each moves from one event to the next but the conversations aren't in sync between their two titles.

Red Hood and the Outlaws #15

So many things I'd been waiting for: the reunion of Joker and Jason, the reunion of Roy and Kori with the Titans and the probable reunion of Dick and two of his best friends.

Things I liked: this did not disappoint. Everything was pretty much as I'd hoped it would be, but the best part? Roy's no longer out of it. He's still got the terrible hat, but he seems to be coming off whatever he was on.

Things I didn't like: the idea that Joker created Jason, as hinted in the zero issue.

Wonder Woman #15

I get what they're trying to do here. It's building a modern myth. I'm just not sure if others would get it without being well versed in traditional mythology as well as DC myth.

Things I liked: nice to see Orion again.

Things I didn't like: again, two heroes meet and the first thing they do is fight.

Young Justice #23

Batgirl battles Match alone! Next issue.

Things I liked: there was a lot going on in this issue but nothing really seemed to happen. It was one giant bridge.

Things I didn't like: too many characters. Nothing gs the attention that it deserves. Especially with the flashback to Dick's 14th birthday party too.

Superboy #14

Superboy is not having the best time. And it's stretching over three series!

Things I liked: Miguel is a good friend. He's what Kon needs.

Things I didn't like: I don't know. This was a pretty solid issue.

The Ravagers #6

Still not sure about this one. I like the relationships they're building but I don't get why Superboy is hanging around.

Things I like: the day trip was fun. It's giving them character.

Things I didn't like: new costumes again? And not a good one for Terra.

Legion Lost #14

This seems to be moving from one fight scene to the next. Not why I started reading it.

Things I liked: Timber Wolf seems to be the only Legionnaire that actually has it together.

Things I didn't like: multiple crossovers. Teen Titans and Ravagers in the mix. It's going to be confusing.

Green Lantern Corps #14

Wow, I almost feel sorry for Gardner.

Things I liked: Salaak and Killowog are starting to figure out what's going on. This should be good.

Things I didn't like: Guy just quitting, that doesn't seem like him. I hope he gave them a fake ring.

Demon Knights #14

Plans within plans within plans. That looks like one heck of a battle brewing.

Things I liked: the look in Jason's eyes when he switched to find himself at Tristan's sword.

Things I didn't like: it did seem too easy. I hope Ex really hasn't sold them out.

Arrow #10

I like Dig, even if sometimes he's used as the conscience of the piece.

Things I liked: just the simple narrative. The lack of word balloons made the story darker. It was more about the action than what they ha to say about it.

Things I didn't like: "Cheer! Cheer!"? Lamest sound bubble ever.

Batgirl #15

I still don't get why the Joker is going there with Batgirl, but I guess that's the point.

Things I liked: Barbara's determination. She's not going to let him get her again.

Things I didn't like: her proposal to kill him. It's just not a Bat thing to do. That's why Jason is the black sheep.

Batman #15

And in the backup story, the Riddler gets respect. He's a hard character to write, simply because his riddles are always his downfall. I think the Joker's right. If Eddie didn't leave the riddles, Batman wouldn't find him.

Things I liked: Nightwing and the rest of the Robins (+Batgirl) confronting Bruce. There was a lot there and every character not only had something to say, they said it differently, and the way they'd be expected to say it.

Things I didn't like: over too soon. I really like what Snyder is doing to these characters with this arc.

Batman and Robin #15

There's something wrong about the Joker and Robin together. I think it's because Damian doesn't seem all that different from the Joker.

Things I liked: the seeds the Joker's planting in Damian's mind. It's unsettling.

Things I didn't like: I really hope that they didn't blind Alfred. Alfred is the constant. He needs to be there.

Worlds' Finest #6

It seems like they give this whole secret thing way too little credit. Karen doesn't want Sipergilr to see her, but is willing to parade around naked in front of her company, who must all know how she got the data on the satellite.

Things I liked: oh, I want Helena to meet the other Robins.

Things I didn't like: Karen's company policies.

Stormwatch #14

I keep giving Stormwatch just one more chance, maybe it's time to cut it loose.

Things I liked: tying Demon Knights into Stormwatch.

Things I didn't like: terrible time for Apollo to act like a girl. I'm not even sure how Midnighter survived.

The Phantom Stranger #2

They're trying so hard to run through all the supernatural entities in the DCU, maybe too hard.

Things I liked: Jim Corrigan! I love the Spectre.

Things I didn't like: still don't like that he has a family. At least it's not real.

Swamp Thing #14

I can't wait to see how the Bat family came through Rot World.

Things I liked: that the weapon that can destroy the rot is in Gotham.

Things I didn't like: Alec's fixation on Abby.

Earth 2 #6

Green Lantern really is a giant ass. I hope it's just because he feels bad for nearly falling for the pseudo- Sam.

Things I liked: it's weird seeing the veterans just figuring things out.

Things I didn't like: why do they have to be such dicks?

Dial 'H' for Hero #6

For a fill in issue this was actually pretty amusing.

Things I liked: that Manteau had rules when the dialed hero was too much to go out. There are some pretty crazy stereotypes that have been put into comics.

Things I didn't like: potty humour. The horse did not have shit on people to save the day.

Arrow #8

Best of both worlds, marrying a teacher and connected to the mob.

Things I liked: that it acknowledged Helen's past in the DCU.

Things I didn't like: still going from 0-60 with nothing in between.

Animal Man #14

I still don't quite get what's going on with Animal Man.

Things I liked: nice to see Black Orchid again. And to have it acknowledged that orchid are a bit of both the Red and the Green.

Things I didn't like: well, at least there's a reason Maxine is precocious. I still would've liked her older.

Detective Comics #15

I've never been a big fan of Clayface, and I'm still not. The weakest of the "Death of the Family" crossovers so far.

Things I liked: I did like how vulnerable Basil was. I can imagine that since he's been transformed he's been lonely, who wants to date mud?

Things I didn't like: taking over the Penguin's empire and the. Calling yourself Emperor Penguin? Lame.

Talon #1

I didn't like the idea of the Talons getting their own series. They were great foil for Batman, but undead assassins don't make for a good series. I like Scott Snyder so I gave it a chance. I'm glad I did.

Things I liked: he's not dead. That's really the first thing. Plus he's got a reason to be doing what he's going to do.

Things I didn't like: would have liked a little more background. I'm really curious as to who Calvin Rose is. They didn't tell me enough!

Superman #14

I kind of agree with Clark. News isn't news anymore. Wasn't expecting him to quit though, he does need a day job.

Things I liked: Jimmy getting some. It's nice to see him as a real person rather than some exaggerated nerd.

Things I didn't like: Supergirl going on about Krypton again. She's been there, she knows its dead.

MacGyver #1

How can I resist MacGyver? I was trying to figure out if this was during the series or post-series. I'm leaning to the latter. He's part of the Phoenix Foundation and not the DEA.

Things I liked: it felt like MacGyver. There's the narrative intro, the hot chick that distrusts him, it's about friends and, of course, science!

Things I didn't like: the plot is a little far fetched, but what MacGyver wasn't?

Fury of Firestorm #13

This is another issue that makes me wish I'd read the zeroes.

Things I liked: yay! Just one Firestorm again!

Things I didn't like: things seem back to normal after what had just happened. Their parents are back in town. Ronnie has both arms... I'm a little lost

The Flash #13

I've been getting a lot of ribbing lately about DC's love of gorillas. The Flash is not helping my case.

Things I liked: some of the panel placement this issue were amazing. I love the art for this book.

Things I didn't like: I'm not down with the gorillas connection to the Speed Force. I guess it's an explanation of some ki d.

Batman Incorporated #4

I don't get this one, usually they're really good about crossovers in the Bat titles but something's off here. Damian still has his price, and Robins going out under a different identity is expected but I don't get the Damian hate on Jason or the declaration that he's going back to his mother. None of it works.

Things I liked: the Bat assault was kinda neat. I'm still not sold on incorporation.

Things I didn't like: I can only assure this some kind of fever dream because it doesn't track.

Arrow #8

This is a much better story about him than he last one.

Things I liked: the locals trying to track him down.

Things I didn't like: he let them get too close.

Aquaman #13

I'm satisfied with how this arc played out.

Things I liked: Arthur didn't kill Manta. That would have really changed his character. I also really liked the last few pages where the Prisoner went to talk with the families o the soldiers he carries around. I found it touching.

Things I didn't like: this whole turns of Atlantis thing coming up. It might be good, but it seems like its been done before.

Aquaman #13

I'm satisfied with how this arc played out.

Things I liked: Arthur didn't kill Manta. That would have really changed his character. I also really liked the last few pages where the Prisoner went to talk with the families o the soldiers he carries around. I found it touching.

Things I didn't like: this whole turns of Atlantis thing coming up. It might be good, but it seems like its been done before.

All-Star Western #13

Jimmy Palmiotti must be enjoying his romp through DC's western characters. He's pulling in so many of them.

Things I liked: Haley's Circus. It roots this comic in the universe to have things that we're used to seeing in Gotham.

Things I didn't like: Talulah Black. I like her; I just don't want her with the boys all the time. It's like a girl in Supernatural - it breaks up the bromance. Hopefully she won't fall to the same fate.