Nightwing #28

So enjoyed this issue.  It was very much Dick Grayson has a terrible day.  I like when the focus shifts to the other side of the mask.  It must suck for him to be that guy though.  The guy that's expected to comfort the child because he's been there.  It's not like he's really gotten past the whole thing.  It's kind of what defines him.

Things I liked: the casual mention of death during superhero fight.  They always say they can't save everyone but they never talk about the ones they can't save.

Things I didn't like: obviously heading toward the end of the series.  Mr. Zsasz is where Forever a Evil starts.

Superman/Wonder Woman #5

Wonder Woman has widely varying power levels but I loved this.

Things I liked: she's so cool.  She did what Superman couldn't.

Things I didn't like: Amazonian serpents.  They were too not serpents for Greek myth.

Batgirl #28

I like Gail Simone so I'll give this a chance but Batgirl + vampires is weird.

Things I liked: Batgirl cautioning him to let her know if they sparkled.  I can hear the disdain.

Things I didn't like: Mary sort of came out if nowhere.  I haven't been following Birds of Prey so I don't know the relationship there.

Batman #28

A preview of Batman Eternal is an interesting idea.  Especially starting half way through.

Things I liked: she said sidekicks.  I have hope that Nightwing makes it out of Forever Evil.

Things I didn't like: I don't like Harper Row.  I don't like her in Nightwing's colours.

Justice League of America #12

Martian Manhunter dead?  Again?  Somehow I doubt.

Things I liked: I expected as much from Stargirl.  It wasn't quite what I thought but I knew it was tragic.

Things I didn't like: Martian Manhunter's a bit of a troll.

Forever Evil #5

I don't think Catwoman quite understands how Batman works...

Things I liked: no more Power Ring.  He was a terrible character and I'm glad he's gone.

Things I didn't like: but I want to know what happened to Nightwing!

Detective Comics #28

Gothopia continues.

Things I liked: Batman is prepared for anything.

Things I didn't like: so Scarecrow might not care about Batman's identity, but none of them would?  I have a feeling there's more to this delusion.

Green Arrow #28

I don't know what to think of this clan business.

Things I liked: the print screen effect with sounds for the fight.  Very clever.

Things I didn't like: Robert still being alive.  It lessens the impact.

Damian: Son of Batman #4

Well, that's that then.

Things I liked: that the Joker was there in the end.  He's such a big part of the Batman mythos it's almost not the same without him.

Things I didn't like: I still feel like Damian's trying to prove something.  It's not about the mission for him.

Batman and Robin Annual #2

Batman and the original Robin together.  Yay!

Things I liked: Dick as a teen is not all the different from Dick as an adult.  The escape stunt in the helicopter was improbable but oh so awesome.

Things I didn't like: it's a reminder that we'll probably never see this again.  Damian or Dick.

Teen Titans #27

Sigh... And another Titan falls to poor characterization.

Things I liked: the narration box was right, the Titans have lost the plot.

Things I didn't like: I never liked Bart as Kid Flash, but at least there was something there.  He was brash and fun loving and goofy.  This Bar Torr is everything wrong with the future.  This storyline has been terrible from the beginning.

Batman: the Dark Knight #27

Another silent issue.  This went a bit better.

Things I liked: the dark shadow Batman casts.

Things I didn't like: little late for a Christmas story.

Batman #27

Putting the glasses back in his pocket was a nice touch.

Things I liked: the relationships that Snyder is giving Bruce.  I like that everyone has to fight tooth and nail to get into his world.

Things I didn't like: not much, this Zero Year is solid.

Justice League #27

Holy build montage.

Things I liked: Cyborg's new design is sweet.

Things I didn't like: the montage was a little much.

Red Hood and the Outlaws #27

Oh good, it's over.

Things I liked: Jason came through.  I was worried he wouldn't.

Things I didn't like: too mystical a storyline.

Wonder Woman #27

I was a little concerned with this next phase of Wonder Woman, but I'm not disappointed.

Things I liked: I know she's up to something.  That little smile says she is.

Things I didn't like: the Minotaur as a gimp.

Batman and Robin #27

I don't like that this title has turned into the Batman teamup book.

Things I liked: having Harvey start off as a defense attorney adds a new complexity to the character,.

Things I didn't like: Gotham must have the least control airways of any city.  People are always taking them over.

Worlds' Finest #17

I want to know more of the firebug and less of Karen's out of control powers.

Things I liked: the mystery is what really interests me in this story.  They're playing it out slowly.

Things I didn't like: so she hitches a ride into space and thinks a non-disclosure agreement is going to keep him quiet.

Worlds' Finest #16

Poor Power Girl.

Things I liked: Helena's inner monologue about what her mother taught her about the business is always illuminating.

Things I didn't like: this whole PowerBirl becomming powerless is a tired storyline.

Talon #12

Feels likes it's winding up to the end.

Things I liked: can't be in Gotham long without running into Batman.

Things I didn't like: Calvin doesn't seem the type that Batman lets in his city.

Swamp Thing #25

Battle Royale!

Things I liked: interesting concept.  The Green seems really powerful.

Things I didn't like: they sent him to the moon.

Swamp Thing #24

Jason Woodroe!  I've missed him.

Things I liked: Capucine kicks ass.

Things I didn't like: the art was melty.

Arcane #1

I thought this would be more about Anton Arcane than it really was.

Things I liked: it was still a good story.

Things I didn't like: I don't like the rot.  Of the three powers it seems the worst.

Parasite #1

Parasite is one of those villains that is empathetic.

Things I liked: his new origin is more current.  More of trying to make Superman the problem.

Things I didn't like: not a fan of the character design.

H'El #1

How does this even work?  Time travel is sketchy at best, this is not the best.

Things I liked: more about Jor'El than H'El.  I'm fine with that.

Things I didn't like: looks like he killed Jor'El before getting a chance to father Superman.  I hate time travel.

Brainiac #1

I always forget Brainiac amongst Superman's foes.

Things I liked: seeing why he does what he does.

Things I didn't like: I want to know more about Noma.

Bizarro #1

They had to make Bizarro new without making him dumb.  They may have succeeded.

Things I liked: Lex is the obvious choice.

Things I didn't like: Lex is the obvious choice.  I realize they're not going to make Bizarro an alien but there's already a clone of Superman floating around.

Superman Annual #2

I wish Lois were in more Superman stories.  She's missed.

Things I liked: very good story.  Nice use of Lois as a reporter.

Things I didn't like: the fourth part of a story started in Action Comics.