book review

‘Daredevil #12’ (review) at Forces of Geek

‘Daredevil #12’ (review) at Forces of Geek

The current status quo of Daredevil is that Matt Murdock is Daredevil no more, Elektra doesn’t know her former ex (or exes) are the same person, and there are copycat Daredevils running around Hell’s Kitchen.

‘Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III #6’ (review) at Forces of Geek

‘Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III #6’ (review) at Forces of Geek

Ahh, the sweet relief of a series ending! I’ve gone from enthusiast to impatient with this series, but now I’ve come full circle back to loving Batman/TMNT III again.

‘Wonder Woman #79’ (review) at Forces of Geek

‘Wonder Woman #79’ (review) at Forces of Geek

The most frustrating part of double shipping is we have gone beyond one artist per book for scheduling.

Wonder Woman #79 continues along this path, and so far the wheels are attached to the wagon, but top tier books always have the priority for top tier artists, but at what cost?

‘Aquaman #52’ (review) at Forces of Geek

‘Aquaman #52’ (review) at Forces of Geek

There’s an attack by a sea monster on Amnesty Bay, Maine and Aquaman, Aqualad, Caille, and crew are ready to defend the lighthouse at any costs.

READ THE REVIEW: https://www.forcesofgeek.com/2019/09/aquaman-52-review.html

‘G.I. Joe #1’ (written by Paul Allor - review) at Forces of Geek

‘G.I. Joe #1’ (written by Paul Allor - review) at Forces of Geek

As one gets with ‘your favorite thing’, when a new edition comes out, you approach skeptical by nature, speculate on merits, and if you have a generous heart and mind, you ‘give it a shot’ at least. Star Wars, Star Trek, Mad Max, whatever it is that floats your boat, you hope the new folks don’t muck it up too badly.

READ THE REVIEW: https://www.forcesofgeek.com/2019/09/g-i-joe-1-review.html

‘Wonder Woman #78’ (review) at Forces of Geek

‘Wonder Woman #78’ (review) at Forces of Geek

The latest issue of Wonder Woman continues the story of Diana’s world after Aphrodite was murdered by Cheetah last issue. The consequences are affecting Steve; Aphrodite’s now motherless demigod spawn, Atlantiades; and Diana being stripped of her shield and bracelets by Cheetah.

Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy #1 (review) at Forces of Geek

Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy #1 (review) at Forces of Geek

Harley and Poison Ivy have been BFFs for a number of years now. Jody Houser hops on with the squad train to give us Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy #1 of #6.

Batman / Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III #5 (review) at Forces of Geek

Batman / Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III #5 (review) at Forces of Geek

IDW and DC’s joint venture Batman/TMNT III hits its penultimate issue this week with #5. It’s Batman and the green ‘modern’ turtles with Shredder vs Joker and the Foot Clan robots.

‘Wonder Woman #77’ (review) at Forces of Geek! (Spoilers)

‘Wonder Woman #77’ (review) at Forces of Geek! (Spoilers)

Steve Trevor attempts to spare Diana and Atlantiades from the sight of a fallen god in the latest Wonder Woman #77.

‘Aquaman #51’ (review) at Forces Of Geek

‘Aquaman #51’ (review) at Forces Of Geek

Aquaman #51 takes us from the landmark anniversary issue to a much more grounded and familiar place for the King of Atlantis.

‘Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III #4’ (review) at Forces of Geek

‘Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III #4’ (review) at Forces of Geek

Crisis in a Half Shell continues with part four in Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III #4. The third volume in the Batman/TMNT crossover franchise shifts away from Eastman’s drawings this issue but he does provide the variant cover.

‘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.

READ MORE: https://www.forcesofgeek.com/2019/07/archie-vs-predator-ii-1-review.html

‘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.

‘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.

‘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.

‘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 #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.

‘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.