Comics for May 25, 2016

DC Comics

Batgirl (2011-) #52 - Last issue for New 52. This series is one of the few bright lights on the New 52. Barbara goes from Commissioner's daughter, to Batgirl, to Oracle and then back to Batgirl. The series moved her to Burnside with some new friends and roommate. The entire series finishes on a high note before Rebirth. The art style was something I had to get used to, but it won me over.

Batman '66 Meets the Man From UNCLE (2015-) #6 (of 6) Two series from the 60's complete their mission against THRUSH and other super villains. Batman 66 was one of the few comics that was campy, but in a good way, just like the TV show. This time, they team up with the UNCLE agents against the villains. It goes about as you would expect, considering it's kind of like the TV show.

DC Universe Rebirth #1 Read my info here
http://jokerzwildcomicreview.blogspot.com/2016/05/spoilers-dcs-rebirth-is-not-reboot-its.html

Deathstroke (2014-) #18 The family gathering continues. The one thing I don't like about Deathstroke is the fact that they de-aged him, just like Green Arrow. That being said, the issues have always been violent and this no different. The Wilson family, Slade, Rose and Jericho, go up against CopperHead and a person from Slade's past. Ras Al Ghul makes and appearance as well, and the book is just action after action, with not really a lot of plot development.

The Flash (2011-) #52 - Last issue for New 52. The series concludes with Barry Allen with the Rogues fighting the Riddler, who has been using drones to scare and imprison people. This entire series has also been another one of the better series, in my opinion. I was never really a Flash fan or collector, but with this series it has been pretty good.

Grayson (2014-) #20 - Last issue for New 52. Oh, what a life for Dick Grayson. Circus Trapeze Artist. Orphan. Ward of Bruce Wayne. Robin. Nightwing. Martyr. Spy.
This series came out of the Forever Evil series in 2014 and put Grayson as a spy for Spyral. The adventures were crazy and fun and tongue in chic. It's like he knows he's in a comic book. (hint, hint)

Justice League (2011-) #50 - The issue to read before Rebirth #1. The Great Darkseid War comes to end. Fates changed. Questioned answered, somewhat. This sets up the forward to Rebirth with some questions at the end. The biggest question that was supposed to be answered was "Who was the Joker?", which Batman asked in a previous issue while in Metron's chair. The answer was not what he expected and is a little underwhelming when revealed.

Suicide Squad Most Wanted: Deadshot and Katana (2016-) #5 (of 6) Deadshot escapes and wants revenge. After the previous issue, Floyd Lawton is recovering from his wounds by the Deadshot wannabe, he escapes and visits his daughter.
Katana is in Markovia with the Suicide Squad helping Brian Markov fight against Kobra and their minions. This also brings the Halo character somewhat, or at least a version.
This whole series has been a great roller coaster of fun and well written. It's great to see characters outside their regular purview.

We Are Robin (2015-) #12 - Last issue. After the Robin Wars, the Robins attempt to go back to their lives, but a former Robin's life gets a distressed and an attempt to make a quick buck could go sideways. This was an interesting series because it didn't really focus on Batman and all the other Robins either, just normal kids who are wanting to do good after being inspired by Batman and the others. Alfred is the main help here and attempts to hide his appearance and is kind of found out.

Darby Pop

Bruce Lee, The Dragon Rises  (2016) #2 - Bruce Lee returns again and he is an amnesiac. After being awoken in 2012 in the previous issue, Bruce attempts to find out where he's been and why he's been kept out of society.
This book brings all sorts of nostalgia to me because I grew up a Bruce Lee fan, like most kids in the 70's. This book was approved by Bruce's daughter, Shannon and again, it's great fun. But's there only so much you can do with the series and I don't believe the series will last a whole lot of issues.

IDW

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Amazing Adventures #10 - Spinning off the TV series, TMNT Adventures is basically the comic book version of it.

TMNT Amazing Adventures Carmelo Anthony Spec #1 - I'll be honest, all I know about Carmelo is that he's a basketball player and I don't really care for basketball. That said, the issue focuses on kidnapping him and using as a test subject for a special kind of mutagen, that was designed by Baxter Stockman. Another issue that falls along the line of the TV show, which I think would have made a fun episode, like the book.

Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye (2011-) #53 - While waiting for the Dept of Judicial Decepticons, the Autobots tend to their wounded. One of the big things that shook up the Transformers universe was the change of Megatron's allegiances, which I believe was a good thing. Megatron had come to terms with his killings after Bumblemee was killed (not by him) because Bumblebee was striving for peace. It's interesting to see a character who was portrayed as a one dimensional despot, pining for victories, be fleshed out as someone who has definite flaws and that they are exposed.


Marvel

Deadpool (2015-) #12 - Deadpool 2099 returns. Someone claiming to be DP 2099 has the original one tied up. All the Deadpool series have had their ups and downs and I believe that the DP  2099 is one of their downs. It seems like they are just indulging it just to slap a 2099 label to it.

Deadpool: Mercs for Money (2016) #4 of 5 - Mayhem and betrayal. The series is typical of a Deadpool title, with mayhem and destruction . The fortune telling robot is being transported and everyone wants it. Will they get it? We have to wait til the last issue.

Obi-Wan & Anakin (2016) #5 (of 5) - Last issue. This series explores an early mission of the Jedis. It also explores the possible attempt at corruption or coercion of Anakin. This series was well written but the art leaves something to be desired but again, the writing makes up for it.

Spider-Man/Deadpool (2016-) #5 - The Bro-mance continues. Sort of. Has Deadpool killed Peter Parker? Yes and no. He's dead but hasn't gone to hell like Deadpool had hoped, so Peter comes back. As long they keep this book as a tongue in chic, bro-mance book, it should do well.

Star Wars (2015-) #19 - Prison arc concludes. Leia finds out who is killing the prisoners and she is not happy. This series has been well received and well written. The last Star Wars comics were done by Dark Horse, and while they were different, it is kind of sad that they weren't included in the Marvel universe, as they were pretty good stories. The stories themselves are all set after New Hope and before Empire, so it would be interesting to see if they skip a few years and follow Empire. As I've said, the stories are well written and the art is pretty interesting.