Batman Annual #2

Is it wrong that I want to see more of Eric?  I think he'd be a good addition to the Batman supporting cast.

Things I liked: very cool idea.  The Asylum is something closely associated with Batman that doesn't always get the treatment it deserves.

Things I didn't like: nothing.  Once again Snyder comes through with a tight story.

Detective Comics Annual #2

This was such a good story.  I loved the whole thing.

Things I liked: I love it when Batman actually earns that "World's Greatest Detective" moniker.  And Harvey gets some good face time here as well.

Things I didn't liked: I didn't like Jane Doe when she was initially introduced.  I'm still not a fan, but this worked.

Red Hood and the Outlaws #22

This is what happens when you let a story develop.

Things I liked: no fight this issue, it's putting all the pieces in place for the story first.

Things I didn't like: Cheshire seems a little off.  I do like her Roy "thing" though.

Teen Titans #22

I really wish they'd given this stories more pages to finish.  There's too many holes.

Things I liked: Beast Boy is back to the way I remember him, but what happened to all the moodiness he shed like a dirty shirt?

Things I didn't like: the story could have been epic if given a couple of more issues to put everything in place, as it is, it feels rushed.  One shouldn't rush Trigon.

Batman: the Dark Knight #22

Why do I keep reading this one?  It's always terrible.

Things I liked: nice bit with Alfred.

Things I didn't like: Clayface turned into the girlfriend and the big question is how did he know she was connected to Batman.  It could be that she was killed by the Bat Signal but I suspect that they're going to give Clayface limited telepathy.

Batman and Robin #22

Now with Catwoman.  I'd like to think she called him in because she knows he's broken.

Things I liked: it's still weird to see Batman smile but I liked the reason he was.  Batman and children seem to be a good thing for him.  The fight scene was also very well done from an art perspective.

Things I didn't like: this whole thing with Carrie Kelly.  I don't know what Alfred's thinking, nor what Bruce is planning.  At some point he has to let the world know that Damian is dead.  That's not something that can be hidden for long.  I still expect him back at some point.  He is an al'Ghul.

Wonder Woman #22

I wish they'd spent more time on New Genesis, that was interesting.

Things I liked: Orion was great this issue, he's really forming into an intriguing character.

Things I didn't like: Wonder Woman does a whole lot of vowing to get back at people.  I don't recall vengeance being a big part of her philosophy.  It's becoming kind of a one note thing with her.

Justice League of America #6

There's a lot of lead up in this story, it really doesn't go anywhere until the end.

Things I liked: Diana's confidence.  This is why she's part of the big three.

Things I didn't like: the Question.  I don't like that's he's part of the trinity with the Phantom Stranger and Pandora.  He works better without the mystical influence.

Nightwing #22

The opening monologue sets the tone of this issue so well.  It's very much how I expect Dickmto look at his work.  He's still a performer at heart.

Things I liked: the art where he explodes into action is great.  It has a sense of movement that's often missed in comics.

Things I didn't like: Dick's very Spider-Man pose with the mayor.  It's not that I think he can't do that, it's just become known with someone else.

Batman #22

Everyone wants a chance to write Batman's first year.

Things I liked: I admit it, I was pretty sure that Uncle Phillip was planning to kill Bruce.  You got me this time Snyder.

Things I didn't like: it was too short.  I'm loving this story.

Batgirl #22

Batgirl goes on a date!

Things I liked: Batman must have let Gordon hit him.  He's a great friend.  I think Barbara needs a visit from Dick.

Things I didn't like: I don't get why Commissioner Gordon is so set against Batgirl.  She's never shown that she would kill purposefully, why now with his son.

Justice League #22

Normally I hate crossovers, especially if I don't read one of the titles.  This cover thing has me intrigued.

Things I liked: good intro with Madame Xanadu.  It's expository without being dull.

Things I didn't like: introducing Dr. Light just to kill him.

Detective Comics #22

Detecting in Detective Comics, who da thunk.

Things I liked: sure, I knew who the bad guy was fairly quickly, but I like that they're trying something new.

Things I didn't like: as someone with a science background, especially in biology and chemistry, watching Kirk Langstrom pour his formula down the sink hurt me deeply.

Green Arrow #22

Count Vertigo looks like he might be cool in the new 52.

Things I liked: it's really coming together, I feel like there's an actual plot happening here.

Things I didn't like: this was a strong issue.  I can't think of something I didn't like.

Teen Titans #21

They're trying to tell too big a story in too few pages.

Things I liked: some good quips, some nice teamwork.  Too bad it all fell flat.

Things I didn't like: the pace of this story's all wrong.  It has no rhythm.

Justice League of America #5

And so much better than the parent book.

Things I liked: team building.  These people are learning to work together.

Things I didn't like: gearing up for a multiple series crossover.  I hate those.

Justice League #21

I read the Justice League for the Justice League, not for Captain Marvel.

Things I liked: at least it was a good story.  I liked that Billy used wisdom to defeat Black Adam.

Things I didn't like: the whole Marvel family is back.  I don't mind Mary and Freddy, it's everyone else that's a pain.

Batman the Dark Knight

And then there's the difference between how two titles deal with grief...  Dark Knight doesn't even mention Damian, but the loss of lady love sends Batman on a rampage.

Things I liked: at least they're trying to make the Mad Hatter cool.

Things I didn't like: Batman has grown since Jason's death, why not acknowledge it?

Batman and Robin #21

And Batgirl offers to be his Robin.  At least someone notices he's gone off the deep end.

Things I liked: this is the Batman I remember from Jason's death.  At least one title is acknowledging the emotional toll he's going through.

Things I didn't like: they forgot how to draw Damian's costume.

Red Hood and the Outlaws #21

I don't know how I feel about all the supernatural stuff that's been going on here lately.  I liked it better when it was aliens.

Things I liked: seeing most of DC's assassins I one place.

Things I didn't like: Roy's slipping again.  He's turning into a one note character.

Wonder Woman #21

Orion is a good addition to the Wonder Woman pantheon.  It makes sense in a way.

Things I liked: Orion's complete confidence in himself.  Nothing phases him.

Things I didn't like: still can't figure out who this First Born is.  It should be Hephaestus, but it isn't. 

Worlds' Finest #12

I thought they were already underground.

Things I liked: I knew I recognized Kevin Maguire.  Looks like he's managed to learn to draw more than butts.

Things I didn't like: Desaad seems out of place here.  He's much creepier than I'm used to (which I like) but I don't like that he's separate from Darkseid.

Threshold #5

I'm not quite sure where they're going with this story.  It seems kind of all over the place.

Things I liked: nice to see him pull out the Green Lantern.  Can't have a character that says he is but does nothing with it.

Things I didn't like: please, please.  Let this be the end of Larfleeze.