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‘Batman: Hush’ (movie review, DCAU) at Forces of Geek

‘Batman: Hush’ (movie review, DCAU) at Forces of Geek

Batman takes on Superman who has, like Catwoman, succumbed to Poison Ivy’s charms.

For those familiar with the comic, we’re introduced to all star surgeon and childhood friend of Bruce Wayne, Tommy Elliot. Read The Review: https://www.forcesofgeek.com/2019/08/batman-hush-review.html?fbclid=IwAR3MVNDNSybR2b7-nA_g3za5nGnNwTEHTs447A3OLqBcjLOfHcB8RCMQyfI

‘Archie vs. Predator II #1’ (review) at Forces of Geek

‘Archie vs. Predator II #1’ (review) at Forces of Geek

While falling asleep in art history class was a subject I excelled in, I do remember talking about “the ‘fungibility of text’. Meaning, mutually interchangeable.

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Aquaman #50 (Review) on Forces Of Geek

Aquaman #50 (Review) on Forces Of Geek

Aquaman reaches a landmark 50th issue this week, and as expected we get more than your typical issue.



‘Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III #3’ (review) at Forces of Geek

‘Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III #3’ (review) at Forces of Geek

“Crisis On A Half Shell” continues the limited series of Batman TMNT III with issue #3, incorporating elements from classic TMNT with a mashup of origins for The Dark Knight.

‘Downton Abbey’ Arrives in Boston (Downton Abbey Exhibition preview at Forces of Geek)

‘Downton Abbey’ Arrives in Boston (Downton Abbey Exhibition preview at Forces of Geek)

Downton Abbey: The Exhibition has landed in Boston at The Castle at Park Plaza for an extremely limited three month run. An appropriately themed afternoon tea was held on Friday, June 14th, featuring Executive Chairman of Carnival Films, Gareth Neame, and members of the press and socialites (aka social media influencers).

‘Wonder Woman #73’ (review) at Forces of Geek

‘Wonder Woman #73’ (review) at Forces of Geek

Guest writer Steve Orlando takes over for a special fill-in issue.

In a convenient flashback to her childhood, Diana tells the tale of Dimension Chi, an alternate dimension referenced at the end of the last issue.

‘Aquaman #49’ (review) at Forces Of Geek

‘Aquaman #49’ (review) at Forces Of Geek

Arthur Curry is learning more about his past self and is memory is coming back about who he is and what his relationship with Mera means courtesy of mysterious ocean creature Mother Shark in Aquaman #49.

‘Wonder Woman #72’ (review) at Forces of Geek

‘Wonder Woman #72’ (review) at Forces of Geek

Maggie and her magic sword have lead Wonder Woman to a Minotaur’s lair in Wonder Woman #72.

‘Dark Phoenix’ (review) at Forces Of Geek - Spoilers!

‘Dark Phoenix’ (review) at Forces Of Geek - Spoilers!

…there is an extended train fight, daresay, ‘train battle’ that of course perked me right up! Lots of metal for Magneto to play with in a train fight!

‘Dog Days of Summer #1’ (review) at Forces of Geek

‘Dog Days of Summer #1’ (review) at Forces of Geek

Sometimes, an assignment just ‘gets me’. And this week’s single issue comic review has me kicking back in my mind to those days at Cape Cod in the dead of summer with nothing but a walk to the beach or into the center of town for some good spinner rack perusal.

‘Wonder Woman #71’ (review) at Forces Of Geek

‘Wonder Woman #71’ (review) at Forces Of Geek

Summergrove, CT is a mess of broken promises, broken homes and broken hearts now that Aphrodite’s son Atlantiades has taken over in Wonder Woman #71.

‘Aquaman #48’ (review) at Forces of Geek

‘Aquaman #48’ (review) at Forces of Geek

Aquaman #48 returns the birth name to the titular character and seeks to reset the memories of the amnesiac Arthur Curry by returning him to the depths of the ocean.

‘Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III #1’ (review) at Forces Of Geek

‘Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III #1’ (review) at Forces Of Geek

Batman/TMNT III #1 kicks off a brand new arc to conclude his popular series and to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Batman and the 35th anniversary of the Ninja Turtles.

‘Wonder Woman #69’ (review) at Forces Of Geek

‘Wonder Woman #69’ (review) at Forces Of Geek

Love, exciting and new. Except when it’s not. Except when it’s everyone falling under the spell of lust in Summergrove, CT.

Justice League vs. The Fatal Five (review) at Forces of Geek

Justice League vs. The Fatal Five (review) at Forces of Geek

Justice League Vs. the Fatal Five, DC Animation’s 34th feature film, shines a spotlight on The Fatal Five (comprised of Tharok, Emerald Empress, Validus, Mano and the Persuader), traditionally utilized as villains of the Legion of Super-Heroes.

‘Wonder Woman #68’ (review) at Forces of Geek

‘Wonder Woman #68’ (review) at Forces of Geek

Wonder Woman wraps up its second major story arc from the mind of writer G. Willow Wilson. ‘The Giants War’ ends after three issues as the new status is maintained.

‘Wonder Woman # 67’ (review) at Forces Of Geek

‘Wonder Woman # 67’ (review) at Forces Of Geek

Wonder Woman has an uneasy alliance with Giganta as the two ladies take on nature and Titan-sized rock beasts threatening a small Colorado mountain town as they seek the missing Themyscira and the home of immortals Mt. Olympus.

‘The Batman Who Laughs: The Grim Knight #1’ (review) at Forces of Geek

‘The Batman Who Laughs: The Grim Knight #1’ (review) at Forces of Geek

This all-star Batman team of Tynion, Snyder and Risso seeks to expand on the Dark Knight: Metalstoryline with what would normally be an Elseworlds tale with The Batman Who Laughs: Grim Knight #1.

‘Wonder Woman #66’ (review) at Forces of Geek

‘Wonder Woman #66’ (review) at Forces of Geek

Wonder Woman and Aphrodite are on a mission to find out the mystery of the missing Mount Olympus and Wonder Woman’s mother in Wonder Woman #66. They call upon longtime enemy Giganta to take on rocky beasts and form an even rockier alliance.