Happy Baturday, Batman fans! This is going to be my last column for a while (maybe a month, maybe two) while I’m in New York City pitching my novel. But what a great way to end the school year (as a teacher and a comic reader) this week has been! Rebirth is here. Gotham and Arrow reached their respective season finales. And there was a whole slew of Batman-related comics and news to keep even the busiest of Batman fans happy! Here are my thoughts on this week’s releases:
Batgirl #52 – My Rating: 4/5
Batman ’66 Meets the Man from U. N. C. L. E. #6 (of 6) – My Rating: 4/5
DC Comics Bombshells #13 – My Rating: 4/5
DC Universe: Rebirth #1 (One-Shot) – My Rating: 5/5
Deathstroke #18 – My Rating: 4/5
The Flash #52 – My Rating: 4/5
Grayson #20 – My Rating: 3.5/5
Justice League #50 – My Rating: 5/5
Justice League 3001 #12 – My Rating: 3/5
Secret Six #14 – My Rating: 3/5
Suicide Squad Most Wanted: Deadshot/Katana #5 (of 6) – My Rating: 4/5
Superman #52 – My Rating: 5/5
Teen Titans #20 – My Rating: 4/5
We are Robin #12 – My Rating: 3/5
Arrow 4.23: “Schism” – My Rating: 4.5/5
Gotham 2.22: “Transference” – My Rating: 4.5/5
…and my pick of the week is… DC UNIVERSE: REBIRTH!!!
That’s that, folks. I loved Rebirth. So very much. This is the type of comic that has me read, re-read, and re-read again. This is the type of comic that gets me so excited that I actually find myself making audible gasps and getting real-life goosebumps. This is the type of comic that changes things and reaffirms my love for the medium, the characters, and the company that I’ve loved since I first started reading over 20 years ago. Justice League’s finale was amazing. Superman’s New 52 finale was great. And oh man is it ever a great time to be a Batman fan. Can’t wait to see what’s next! (Also: Watchmen? Entering the DC Universe? HELL. YES.)
