Voltron #12

I can't fall if that was the last issue of if Dynamite is just slow getting things to digital.

Things I liked: good story.  Linking the whole thing to Hunk's letter of resignation gave a feeling of melancholy that I don't think they could have has otherwise.

Things I didn't like: some of the art is still off model.  It's weird.

Talon #8

They finally did it.  They killed Calvin Rose.

Things I liked: I thought the resurrection page was quite powerful.

Things I didn't like: his open top cowl makes less sense with him dead.

Sword of Sorcery #8

I wish this series had a little more time to develop the story.

Things I liked: the mythology of Gemworld was interesting.  I would have liked more.

Things I didn't like: the people of Gemworld must be idiots.  There's no other reason to follow Amy blindly.

Superman #20

Orion is awesome as always.  I should push for him to get his own title.

Things I liked: that full page spread of Superman punching Orion through the museum was amazing.

Things I dint like: resolution by Wonder Woman.  Good thing she showed up.  Not like men could figure it out on their own.

Supergirl #20

I don't remember Supergirl's house being this sassy, but I like it.

Things I liked: the dialogue was sharp this issue.  It was just a battle but it seemed like more.

Things I didn't like: maybe the robot, it implies there's more of this fight to come.

Ravagers #12

This series had potential and then it turned into one big fight scene after another.  Bleh.

Things I liked: hey she's a clone!  I was just wondering what was up with Caitlyn Fairchild.

Things I didn't like: so Deathstroke shows up and kills everybody.  Except his knife is actually a teleportation blade so they're all just back with Harvest.  Except Rose and Terra, 'cause Deathstroke likes little girls?  Sure, one is his daughter, but why Terra?

King's Watch #1

My favourite cartoon as a kid was Defenders of the Earth.  That's what this is... Without the kids.

Things I liked: Flash Gordon, Mandrake the Magician and the Phantom.  What's not to like?   They even brought in Lothar.

Things I didn't like: Flash is a little too far on the crazy side.

Vibe #4

Something about Gypsey and Vibe being together works.

Things I liked: Gypsey's powers are much cooler than I remember them... That's a bonus.  And Vibe's actually thinking.

Things I didn't like: where'd she get the money for trading?

Green Team #1

False advertising!  Deathstroke appeared nowhere in this book.

Things I liked: the car run by the internet was crazy fun.

Things I didn't like: I thought this was a story about teens using their fortune to get closer to heroes.  Instead he wants to use his fortune to become a superhero.

Green Lantern: New Guardians #20

Sappy!

Things I liked: it was a fitting epilogue.

Things I didn't like: I hope that a new creative team is in the works.  I hate Kyle's white Lantern getup.

Fury of Firestorm #20

Wrapped up in a rush.

Things I liked: the interplay between Jason and Ronnie was always the best part of this series.

Things I didn't like: they weren't given enough time to wrap things up.  It's very rushed.

Flash #20

This was appropriately dedicated to Carmine Infantino.  It was a classic Flash tale updated.

Things I liked: the wind tunnel.  Flash always loved the wind tunnel.  I always wondered what that did to his arms.

Things I didn't like: telling Patty to hide the evidence.  That's going to bite him later.

Catwoman #20

I like it when Batman villains fight each other.

Things I liked: she's going to get herself in trouble.  I like that she doesn't know when to stop.

Things I didn't like: the Penguin stealing jewels to put on his mother's corpse.  That's a level of crazy that the Penguin doesn't have.

Batwoman #20

What exactly makes them think that Batwoman is capable of discovering Batman's secret identity?

Things I liked: they at least get on with it.  The plot moves forward at a good pace.

Things I didn't like: she's constantly being presented with ultimatums that she never comes through on.  They've got to call her on it soon.

Batman Incorporated #11

If this issue wasn't the second to last I'd probably stop reading.

Things I liked: nothing.  This one just wasn't good.

Things I didn't like: the story was dumb, Batman Japan and Canary were dumb and Lady Tiger Fist was especially dumb.

Aquaman #20

Aquaman without Aquaman?  Not fair.

Things I liked: I do like the Others.  I'm interested in who they are and their dynamic.

Things I didn't like: feels like cheating the new 52.  They can't have their own book so they take over someone else's for a while.

Animal Man #20

Poor Buddy.

Things I liked: when superheroes do "real" this is the sort of thing I like.  Buddy was a stuntman, of course he'd still be doing movies.

Things I didn't like: slow year for movies?  I didn't think the story was that great.

All-Star Western #20

I've missed Jonah Hex.  And Booster too, but he's not a regular anymore.

Things I liked: Booster's discovery of his bullet proofing.

Things I didn't like: I liked Booster's amnesia while I read the issue, now I'm wondering about consistency.  There seems to be no problem going back in time for DC characters, going forward hasn't happened yet.  Booster trapped in the old west is a bad thing.

Nightwing #24

Bit of a morality play for Dick.  Fighting someone with the same reason for being.

Things I liked: Prankster actually had a reason behind his actions.

Things I didn't like: it's a good thing that the Crime Syndicate revealed his identity because he's been doing a poor job of keeping it secret.

Batman #24

Batman is doing this Forever Evil thing right, do Zero Year instead.

Things I liked: wow!  This one hit so many great points.  The costume with the gloves, the Detective #27 homage, the cave.  Everything.  I especially liked that they've kept the Joker's identity a mystery.

Things I didn't like: it was too big?  DC is just costing me money with all the great stuff they're putting out.

Batgirl #24

Barbara likes younger men.  I hadn't pegged Ricky as a 19 year old but there you go.  I hope she's still older than Nightwing, I've always liked that part about their relationship and she's had way too much life experience to still be 19 herself, plus I'm pretty sure we've seen her drinking.

Things I liked: the reaction to the shooting.  Everyone involved has a very real world feel to it.

Things I didn't like: she's so willing to give up Batgirl.  It feels contrived to me.

Batman Black and White #2

And there's yet another issue after this one!  I feel spoiled.

Things I liked: the art styles really captivate me.  I find this series is a long read becaue I really want to examine each panel.

Things I didn't like: wasn't that keen on Grampa's offering.  It didn't draw me in.

Forever Evil #2

This is why Tim is my favorite ex-Robin.  He wants to go after Dick, but mostly because it might compromise the identities of everyone he knows.

Things I liked: Owlman's deal.  I don't know who the hooded guy is (I suspect Lex Luthor) but I like that Owlman stands up for Dick Grayson.

Things I didn't like: I don't think Geoff Johns knows how to write the Teen Titans.  Which is weird becaue I usually really like his stuff, but they didn't seem right.

Detective Comics #24

Doing the smart think here - tidying up the Wrath storyline and then heading straight into Zero Year.

Things I liked: Batman knows his allies as well as he knows his enemies.  I like that he "shared" the takedown with the police.

Things I didn't like: it felt rushed.  The narration was all in past tense but it hopped forward days.  I'm not sure where to place it.

Green Arrow #24

Whew!  Villain month is over and things can get back on track.

Things I liked: Diggle!  The TV show invades the comics.  He's a great character and I think he fits in this world.

Things I didn't like: my problem with universe wide events is that they often don't impact the universe.  Green Arrow is supposed to be dead.  I guess this could be happening just before Forever Evil, but in that case they should have let the titles finish their current arcs and then interrupted everything.

First Born #1

This read like a Greek myth.  And an origin story too.

Things I liked: I've wanted to know more of the first since he first appeared.  I know my Greek mythology pretty well so I thought I could place him.  This makes sense.

Things I didn't like: the hyena people were a little disturbing.

Man-Bat #1

Oddly, of all Batman's villains, Man-Bat is the one I'd expect to step up in a crisis.

Things I liked: symmetry.  I like when things go full circle, even if it's a little tragic.

Things I didn't like: that the bats can talk.  That doesn't make sense.

Joker's Daughter #1

I have no idea who the Joker's Daughter is.  After reading this, I still don't know.

Things I liked: it's tough to introduce a new Batman character that'll stick.  This one may have potential.

Things I didn't like: what worked for the Ventriloquist didn't work here.  I've never seen this character before, I have no idea of her proclivities.  She could have told the truth with her story and I'd have no clue.

Killer Croc #1

Killer Croc is a tough character to write.  You want to make him the main focus, but he's just not that bright.

Things I liked: what makes Croc Croc was interesting.  He failed more than he succeeded.

Things I didn't like: it was hard to get invested in the story.  He's still Killer Croc.

Bane #1

Meh.

Things I liked: Bane wasn't a mindless stooge.

Things I didn't like: never been a fan of Bane.  I liked Knightfall's but since then they've been trying to work him into the DC universe and he just doesn't fit.

Secret Society #1

This was so good!  Easily my favourite of the bunch.  It answered so many questions and raised some too.

Things I liked: Talon as a sidekick for Owlman makes more sense than Robin for Batman.  I liked that they brought the Court of Owls into the story.

Things I didn't like:  I'm still a little unsure if Thomas is Bruce's dad or if he's his brother.

Black Adam #1

Black Adam is a tough one.  He's supposed to be the opposite of everything Captain Marvel, but lately there's been more layers added to the character.  He's almost sympathetic.  He rules a country now, absolutely, but he's not quite a dictator.

Things I liked: nice to see him resurrected.  I thought they killed him too soon after reinventing Shazam.

Things I didn't like: maybe it's just the post-resurrection loopiness, but he didn't seem to be with it.  He's a bundle of rage and that's a step down for this character.

Batman Black and White #1

There's more than one of these?  I'm so excited!

Things I liked: black and white art forces the artist to rely on the purity of the line and the subtly of the shading to convey the idea.  The art in this book is amazing.  From a look back at the Sprag style, to the legend that is Neil Adams every story in this collection was beautiful to look at.  They were also very good stories.  I hope the next issue lives up to this standard.

Things I didn't like: the reminder that they're not choosing to draw Harley with the whimsy she deserves.

Dial E #1

I was disappointed with this one.  All the other villain month issues I read did something, this was an excuse for throwing out a list of terrible superhero code names.

Things I liked: the cover was very cool.

Things I didn't like: no story, no consistency.  No point.