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Power-draining aliens, the crumbling of a super-team, and the book that changed Batman forever
Power-draining aliens, the crumbling of a super-team, and the book that changed Batman forever
Adventures of Superman 442, Batman 421, Infinity Inc 52, Justice League Annual 2, Martian Manhunter 3, Secret Origins 28, Batman: The…
Nicholas Ahlhelm
Aug 17
The last Batgirl story, the hottest new bounty hunter in the game, and a self-loathing villainous…
The last Batgirl story, the hottest new bounty hunter in the game, and a self-loathing villainous…
Batgirl Special 1, Forever People 6, Manhunter 1, Superman 19, Wonder Woman 18, Young All-Stars 14
Nicholas Ahlhelm
Aug 10
Figuring out Aquaman, the return of Godiva, and is Captain Atom a superhero?
Figuring out Aquaman, the return of Godiva, and is Captain Atom a superhero?
Aquaman Special 1, Captain Atom 16, Detective Comics 587, New Teen Titans 44, Power Girl 1, Suicide Squad 14
Nicholas Ahlhelm
Aug 3
Alien attackers, the blandest Vandal Savage, plus tarot cards and ghost love
Alien attackers, the blandest Vandal Savage, plus tarot cards and ghost love
Checkmate 4, Firestorm 73, Flash 14, Justice League International 15, The Spectre 15, World of Smallville 4
Nicholas Ahlhelm
Jul 27
Who is the man behind the mask? Meet DC’s Midwest-based antiterrorist
Who is the man behind the mask? Meet DC’s Midwest-based antiterrorist
Wild Dog #1–4 by Max Allan Collins, Terry Beatty, and Dick Giordano
Nicholas Ahlhelm
Jul 22
Cartoonish hijinks, a rain of men, and an origin of all magic?
Cartoonish hijinks, a rain of men, and an origin of all magic?
Adventures of Superman 441, Doom Patrol 9, Martian Manhunter 2, Secret Origins 27, Swamp Thing 73, The Weird 3
Nicholas Ahlhelm
Jul 20
Batman versus a foe he cannot beat? plus a return to Krypton and the Infinity Man rises again!
Batman versus a foe he cannot beat? plus a return to Krypton and the Infinity Man rises again!
Batman 420, Forever People 5, Infinity Inc 51, Superman 18, Young All-Stars 13
Nicholas Ahlhelm
Jul 12
Killing white supremacists, battling a space monster, and some Manhunting history
Killing white supremacists, battling a space monster, and some Manhunting history
Checkmate! 3, Firestorm 72, Flash 13, Justice League International 14, Wonder Woman 17, World of Smallville 3
Nicholas Ahlhelm
Jul 5
Superman and Wonder Woman’s love connection, more Major Force, and all of the rats
Superman and Wonder Woman’s love connection, more Major Force, and all of the rats
Action Comics #600, Captain Atom #15, Detective Comics #586, The Spectre #14, and Suicide Squad #13
Nicholas Ahlhelm
Jun 28
Blackhawk takes flight!
Blackhawk takes flight!
DC: New Dawn Bonus Edition#1
Nicholas Ahlhelm
Jun 23
Another battle with Shrapnel, the end of the Corps, and things get Weird-er
Another battle with Shrapnel, the end of the Corps, and things get Weird-er
Adventures of Superman 440, Doom Patrol 8, Green Lantern Corps 224, Infinity Inc 50, New Teen Titans 43, Swamp Thing 72, The Weird 2
Nicholas Ahlhelm
Jun 21
The end of a lackluster era, planet-stealing aliens, and the first time Martian Manhunter had his…
The end of a lackluster era, planet-stealing aliens, and the first time Martian Manhunter had his…
Superman: The Earth Stealers 1, Blue Beetle 24, Forever People 4, Martian Manhunter 1, Secret Origins 26, Superman 17, Young All-Stars 12
Nicholas Ahlhelm
Jun 14
Fighting white supremacists, Russian super soldiers, and the Suicide Squad — a busy week in the DCU
Fighting white supremacists, Russian super soldiers, and the Suicide Squad — a busy week in the DCU
Checkmate! 2, Firestorm 71, Flash 12, Justice League International 13, Wonder Woman 16, World of Smallville 2, Batman 419
Nicholas Ahlhelm
Jun 7
More Metal Men, double the Nightshade, and so many rats!
More Metal Men, double the Nightshade, and so many rats!
Action Comics 599, Captain Atom 14, Detective Comics 585, Peacemaker 4, The Spectre 13, Suicide Squad 12, Teen Titans Spotlight 21
Nicholas Ahlhelm
May 31
A Super-bot, a story arc key to The Sandman, and things get Weird
A Super-bot, a story arc key to The Sandman, and things get Weird
Adventures of Superman 439, Infinity Inc 49, New Teen Titans 42, Swamp Thing 71, The Weird 1
Nicholas Ahlhelm
May 24
Shadows everywhere, an exploding man, and a mysterious girl in a Superman costume!
Shadows everywhere, an exploding man, and a mysterious girl in a Superman costume!
Forever People 3, Secret Origins 25, Superman 16, Young All-Stars 11, Doom Patrol 7, Green Lantern Corps 223
Nicholas Ahlhelm
May 17
A very special electric friend, the wages of Tzin, and hunting the beast
A very special electric friend, the wages of Tzin, and hunting the beast
Justice League International 12, Flash 11, Peacemaker 3, Wonder Woman 15, Batman 418, Blue Beetle 23
Nicholas Ahlhelm
May 10
Checkmate on the case, Batman versus the Ventriloquist for the first time, and Suicide Squad living…
Checkmate on the case, Batman versus the Ventriloquist for the first time, and Suicide Squad living…
Checkmate! 1, Captain Atom 13, Detective 584, Doom Patrol and Suicide Squad Special 1, Firestorm 70
Nicholas Ahlhelm
May 3
Creepy demons, evil drug dealers, dangerous terrorists, and Checkmate!
Creepy demons, evil drug dealers, dangerous terrorists, and Checkmate!
Action Comics 598, Spectre 12, Suicide Squad 11, Teen Titans Spotlight 20, World of Smallville 1
Nicholas Ahlhelm
Apr 26
The rise of Brainiac, a new look for Doom, and the return of Wildebeest (sigh…)
The rise of Brainiac, a new look for Doom, and the return of Wildebeest (sigh…)
Adventures of Superman 438, Doom Patrol 6, Green Lantern Corps 222, Infinity Inc 48, New Teen Titans 41, Swamp Thing 70
Nicholas Ahlhelm
Apr 19
Major Force, pointless time travel shenanigans, and more space hippies
Major Force, pointless time travel shenanigans, and more space hippies
Blue Beetle 22, Forever People 2, Secret Origins 24, Superman 15, Young All-Stars 10, Captain Atom Annual 1
Nicholas Ahlhelm
Apr 12
Dangerous fallout from Millennium for one hero and a deadly new Batman foe
Dangerous fallout from Millennium for one hero and a deadly new Batman foe
Firestorm 69, Flash 10, JLI 11, Wonder Woman 14, World of Krypton 4, Batman 417
Nicholas Ahlhelm
Apr 5
Lois vs. Lana, a legendary creative team, and Batman vs. the Suicide Squad
Lois vs. Lana, a legendary creative team, and Batman vs. the Suicide Squad
Action Comics 597, Captain Atom 12, Detective Comics 583, Peacemaker 2, Suicide Squad 10
Nicholas Ahlhelm
Mar 29
Murder in the Ozarks, some ghostly villainy, and elemental issues
Murder in the Ozarks, some ghostly villainy, and elemental issues
Doom Patrol #5, New Teen Titans #40, Swamp Thing #69
Nicholas Ahlhelm
Mar 22
DC: A New Dawn Month 9
DC: A New Dawn Month 9
This month is all about Millennium as most of the books are drawn into the crossover event!
Nicholas Ahlhelm
Dec 18, 2023
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