NEW COMICS 4 THIS WEEK (11/13/24)
*All comics will be rated on a scale from 1 to 10*
Absolute Batman # 2 
Action Comics # 1075
Amazing Spider-Man # 61 
Batman & Robin # 15 
Batman: Gotham By Gaslight- The Kryptonian Age # 6
Black Lightning # 1 
Gatchaman: Jun- Apex Heart # 1
G.I.Joe # 1
Psylocke # 1
The Spectacular Spider-Men # 9
Transformers # 14
Ultimate X-Men # 9
Uncanny X-Men # 5
Absolute Batman # 2– This issue continues to live up to the massive hype from the first issue and further explores who Bruce Wayne is and this new iteration of Gotham. For those wondering, we get a small but interesting interaction between Batman and Alfred Pennyworth that displays their respect for each other. There are times that the pacing is slow, but even with that, there is more information about the way Batman operators and the day at the zoo that changed him forever (*NO SPOILERS**). The plot threads come together quite well, even if most of us have to get used to the fact that some elements are different than what we’re used to, it still served as another spectacular issue of this brilliant Batman series.
Amazing Spider-Man # 61– Spider-Man gets a new costume and experience walking on the sorcery side in this new era of ASM as new regular writer Joe Kelly (Who’s no stranger to the Wall-Crawler) comes aboard to send Spidey on the most daring adventure he’s ever embarked on, thanks in part to the new sorcerer supreme, Doctor Doom, who chooses Spidey to be earth’s champion so that he can stop an event called “The Covenant” so with a new Doom-esque armor and some magic tricks, he gets involved into a conflict that does more harm than good especially when he has to deal with dying and then being resurrected eight times (*OUCH*); Joe Kelly has always shown what an acclaimed storyteller he is and his return to ASM is not a disappointing effort as he keeps the aspect of Peter Parker’s bad luck combined with his responsibilities as Spoider-Man intact that only has the most devoted Spider-Man fans delighted but it also them a glimpse of what makes him unique but some fans may get overwhelmed by the magical gimmicks and the fact that Spidey can die over and over it’s a concpet worth cheking out and with Kelly reunited with Ed McGuinness (their collaborations alwasy result in magic happening….no pun intended!) this is a completely different story that once again leans on the plot thread of Spidey being out of his depth but it also adds a exciting factor that should be look at with fresh eyes and while Spidey may have magical powers, at the core of it, it’s still a Spider-Man story no matter how gimmicky this arc comes off but with Kelly and McGuinness at the helm, it’s sure to be a fun ride.
G.I.Joe # 1– This series is by far the shining star of the Energon Universe, and It shows the roster of characters that brings a classic 80s feel to it. Still, it also gives us some surprises, such as the inclusion of the Baroness to the fold, and she adds plenty to the team even if it has some chaos attached to it. Joshua Williamson understands how to make this title work, from the team’s interaction to making Cobra Commander and Destro a threatening force that doesn’t need to invoke the 80s cartoon to do so. I have to say that this is the first G.I.Joe title that was not written by Larry Hama that adds a fresh foundation instead of relying on nostalgia to help make this title enjoyable, and fans will enjoy the team’s introductory sequences that catch up on their history with ease. This is a new beginning for this beloved franchise that has no problem covering modern themes while the classic factors are represented in a big way, making it an amazing start to this new and fresh version of G.I.Joe.
Psylocke # 1– Kwannon, aka Psylocke, is back in her series and highlights what a living weapon Psylocke can be. She takes on a mission that involves the trafficking of young mutants, where her past training from The Hand comes into play, and her old habits resurface, to her dismay. Right away, the action sequences are fast and brutal, but the whole saving young mutants aspect is a noble act of compassion, and the story itself is a pleasant read, most of the beats in this issue never help in making Psylocke a strong anti-hero, even with the traumatic backstory that accompanies it. For the most part, Psylocke works better as a member of the X-Men, but while her latest solo offering may have stumbled out of the gate, let’s hope the next few issues get back on track.
Well, that’s it for me this week. Thanks for sticking around, and I look forward to seeing you all next time.
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