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Preview: Knight Terrors: The Flash #2 (of 2)

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Knight Terrors: The Flash #2 (of 2)

(W) Alex Paknadel (A) Tom Derenick
In Shops: Aug 08, 2023
SRP: $4.99

CAN BARRY OUTRUN HIS BIGGEST FEARS? As Barry Allen plunges deeper into the Nightmare Realm, he’s confronted with his biggest fears and experiences some of the most shocking events that took place before his return! Barry continues to run free of the terror, but something’s gaining on him…

Knight Terrors: The Flash #2 (of 2)

WildC.A.T.s #9 continues the fun action

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WildC.A.T.s #9

Grifter is still making his way back to his Earth while the rest of the team is made an offer they can’t refuse. WildC.A.T.s #9 makes things really interesting as three stories bounce around adding to the threat and delivering the fun action the series has been delivering since its debut.

WildC.A.T.s #9 continues its trio of focuses. Matthew Rosenberg delivers solid time to each moving things along in entertaining ways and making sure to deliver some surprises for each.

Grifter delivers the emotion of the comic as Rosenberg has done so much for the character. To make it back to his world he must kill someone but in doing so, he condemns another world. That world features his brother and his former lover, both want him to not do what he needs to. All of it is a bit tragic and is sure to haunt Grifter as the series continues.

The WildC.A.T.s team itself is being made an offer by a mysterious individual who promises them support. It’s clear there’s others who really want the team on their payroll and a surprising name is dropped, one that could open up the characters for a very interesting future. This part of the story delivers the humor the series has packed in.

Then, there’s Voodoo who’s capture by the Court of Owls and their superhero team. It’s interesting to see where it goes and the friction there but it also delivers a great ending full of action. It’s a bit of been there, seen that overall, but the scene is entertaining in its own ways.

The comic continues its solid visuals from Danny Kim and Tom Derenick. There’s such a great balance of drama, action, and humor when it comes to the visuals. A line is delivered with a great look on a face or body language, it helps deliver each punch. The duo is helped by Elmer Santos‘ coloes and lettering by Ferran Delgado.

WildC.A.T.s #9 continues a great story and integration of the characters and series into the greater DCU. It’s been fantastic and delivered with each issue nailing key moments and doing a solid job of folding so many classic characters.

Story: Matthew Rosenberg Art: Danny Kim, Tom Derenick
Color: Elmer Santos Letterer: Ferran Delgado
Story: 8.15 Art: 8.25 Overall: 8.2 Recommendation: Buy

DC Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Purhcase: TFAW – Zeus Comics – Kindle

Preview: The Flash #799

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The Flash #799

(W) Jeremy Adams (A) Tom Derenick, Fernando Pasarin
In Shops: May 16, 2023
SRP: $3.99

Uncovering the truth about what happened to their third child, Wally and team must infiltrate the dangerous compound known as the Nest in hopes of saving their newborn, while battling the formidable Granny Goodness!

The Flash #799

Preview: The Flash #797

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The Flash #797

(W) Jeremy Adams (A) Tom Derenick, Serg Acuña
In Shops: Apr 18, 2023
SRP: $3.99

It’s a super-speed misadventure in babysitting as Kid Flash watches Jai and Irey, the Flash’s children! When a sleepover goes awry, Ace has to bring back the twins, Maxine, and a few new friends from across time and space!

The Flash #797

WildC.A.T.s #6 delivers a hell of a pivot to the story

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WildC.A.T.s #6

With much of the team and personalities established and all the players in place now, WildC.A.T.s #6 is a hell of a pivot for the series. The hints, the teases, it all comes together here as a the bigger picture begins to unfold. It’ll leave the readers asking one question really, are we the baddies?

Written by Matthew Rosenberg, WildC.A.T.s #6 wraps up the first trade arc with the team somewhat scattered and reeling from the death of Cole, aka Grifter. But, not everything is at it seems as the issue delivers a whirlwind of twists and turns that’ll propel the series in its next arc which promises to be a hell of a new direction. It further cements the series and characters’ place in the DC Universe, making it one of the best integrations of the Wildstorm universe yet.

Up to this point, it’s clear something isn’t quite right. Halo Corporation, while seemingly benevolent, clearly has something up its sleeve. All of curtains begin to be pulled back as what’s left of the team smells that something is rotten.

What’s great about Rosenberg’s work as well is his integration of the DC Universe as a whole. Not only have the Court of Owls been the villains behind the scene but the use of Superman, and now Clark Kent, has been excellent as well. Another pretty big hero shows up here too adding to the intrigued of where things are going from here. It’s been a solid folding in of new and old.

The art by Stephen Segovia and Tom Derenick has been great. With color by Elmer Santos and lettering by Ferran Delgado, the comic has looked fantastic with a mix of action, mystery, and humor. The interactions of the characters has been key and the art has conveyed not just the humor of the series but also the relationships between each character as well. The body language and facial expressions have been key throughout.

The series as a whole has felt like it has cracked the code of how to bring Wildstorm and DC together and WildC.A.T.s #6 delivers a launch for the wild ride to come. The series has been full of nostalgia as well as forging its own path. A welcome return of the characters has me excited to see where things continue to go and evolve.

Story: Matthew Rosenberg Art: Stephen Segovia, Tom Derenick
Color: Elmer Santos Letterer: Ferran Delgado
Story: 8.5 Art: 8.5 Overall: 8.5 Recommendation: Buy

DC Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Purchase: Zeus Comics – comiXology/Kindle

Preview: WildC.A.T.s #6

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WildC.A.T.s #6

(W) Matthew Rosenberg (A) Stephen Segovia, Tom Derenick
In Shops: Apr 11, 2023
SRP: $3.99

With the WildC.A.T.s out of commission and still reeling from the death of a teammate, their replacements find themselves fighting for their lives. While everyone is distracted, the Court of Owls set their sights on the HALO Corporation for a hostile takeover…extremely hostile.

WildC.A.T.s #6

Preview: WildC.A.T.s #6

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WildC.A.T.s #6

(W) Matthew Rosenberg (A) Stephen Segovia, Tom Derenick
In Shops: Apr 11, 2023
SRP: $3.99

With the WildC.A.T.s out of commission and still reeling from the death of a teammate, their replacements find themselves fighting for their lives. While everyone is distracted, the Court of Owls set their sights on the HALO Corporation for a hostile takeover…extremely hostile.

WildC.A.T.s #6
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