Batwoman #8
(W) Greg Rucka (A) Dani
OUTNUMBERED, NOT OUTMANEUVERED. In the Cathedral of St. Dumas, the members of a GCPD TUCO squad think that they’re about to kill Batwoman, score a victory for Vandal Savage, and make themselves rich in the process.
Oni Press and Archie Comic Publications, Inc. have revealed the first look inside Sabrina the Teenage Witch #2, the next dazzling chapter of a brand-new ongoing series launching comics’ most iconic sorceress-in-training into a spectacular new era for Archie Comics! From Hugo Award–nominated writer Corinna Bechko and Eisner Award–nominated artist Kano, the stunning return of everyone’s favorite mischievous teenage witch is about to turn Greendale upside down this November!
Between staying on top of schoolwork during the day and figuring out this whole magic thing by night, Sabrina’s having a hard time keeping her head above water. When her aunts suggest a journal might help make her magic a little more comprehensible, she jumps at the opportunity to master at least one aspect of the dark arts. But it turns out just because you’re a witch doesn’t mean you have spell-check . . . And the journal that Sabrina has just created might accidentally be much, much more powerful than she ever intended . . . Plus: Your next bewitching bonus story of magical malpractice—featuring artwork by rising star Nick Cagnetti!
Expect mischief and magic to continue in force when Sabrina the Teenage Witch #2 flies onto shelves this November—featuring covers from by Eisner Award-nominated cover artist Marguerite Sauvage, Paulina Ganucheau, Khary Randolph, Eleonora Carlini, Dan Parent, and Dani!
Batwoman #7
(W) Greg Rucka (A) Dani
It was supposed to be a quick return trip before heading back to Greece, but with Batwoman now seen as a cold-blooded killer in the public eye, Commissioner Savage declaring open season on anyone who wears the Bat, and Poison Ivy’s “urban renewal initiative” sprouting chaos in the streets, it’s going to be a long night … especially when Batman reaches out with a mission to get comms back up between the heroes. Maybe she should’ve watered her plants before she left …
Destination Kill #4 (of 4)
Writer & Artist: Joe Palmer
Cover A: Joe Palmer
Cover B: Dani
Full Art Variant (1:10) Dani
THIS IS THE END! Dive into the explosive conclusion of the legend-in-the-making Joe Palmer’s (Time Before Time) neon-colored, action-ridden, justice-powered series that has been kicking down comic shop doors everywhere!
After discovering the true, terrible scope of the Builder attacks on the Paradise Loop station ahead of the supersonic train’s anniversary gala, detective Gina Serene and P.I. Lance Wingman gear up for their last stand: attending the swanky corporate party. Glen and the Builders are on the loose, Police Chief Powers implements martial law to quell rioters in the streets, and Overcon CEO Kovacs prepares for the celebration of his late-stage capitalist dreams. Can Gina and Lance pull through and defend their city against its biggest threat?
Batwoman #5
(W) Greg Rucka (A) Dani
A LAST CHANCE FOR REDEMPTION… OR DAMNATION! As Batwoman’s quest to avenge her sister’s death reaches its apex, she discovers the Dark Faith have a new, much more terrifying plan. A Kane must be the Alice who ushers in the era of Darkseid… and if Beth is dead, Kate must take her place. How do you fight the devil when the devil is real? Greg Rucka & DaNi bring an epic conclusion to their first arc of this blockbuster Next Level series.
Batwoman #4
(W) Greg Rucka (A) Dani
GREG RUCKA AND DANI PUT KATE KANE THROUGH THE WRINGER! Batwoman has declared war against the Dark Faith, and the body count continues to rise. As her actions raise alarms among friends and foes alike, the Question has come to Petalon in search of answers. But what she uncovers will force Kate into the most desperate fight of her life.
If you thought last issue’s climax was shocking, just wait until you see what Greg Rucka and DaNi have in store as their acclaimed Next Level series continues!
Batwoman #3
(W) Greg Rucka (A) Dani
TO FIND THE ANSWERS, RUCKA AND DaNI NEED THE QUESTION! In the aftermath of Batwoman’s brutal showdown with the Monks of the Stone, Jacob Kane fears his daughter may have crossed the point of no return. If there’s any chance of pulling Kate back from the brink, he’ll need the help of Renee Montoya, a.k.a. the Question — but neither of them may like the answer they find. The sparks will be flying in more ways than one when Greg Rucka and DaNi’s Next Level tale continues!
Essentials Volume 2
(W) Luke Arnold, Chris “Doc” Wyatt
(A) Jeffrey Kam, Dave Acosta, Joe Flood, Zelda Devon, Kelly Williams, Emma Price, Jason Howard
(C) Adam Guzowski (L) Jared K. Fletcher
(CA) Bill Sienkiewicz (VCA) Dani
When Earth collides with a non-physical alien dimension which undoes and rewrites the rules of reality, shotgun-wielding scientist Harris Pax and his two extra-dimensional, non-corporeal alien sidekicks (manifesting as a reanimated corpse and a toy robot) become humanity’s only hope for survival. What’s left behind is a twisted and surreal landscape shaped solely by the madness of the few survivors who are left. In order to complete their conquest of Earth, the other-dimensional beings must take form in the midst of this madness and convince the humans to kill themselves through fear, seduction or intimidation.
In this latest volume of the Essentials saga, Harris Pax’s journey brings him closer to his companion, Buttons, while bringing them into contact with a cavalcade of strange new characters, including a despondent oil-rig worker on the verge of giving up, a free-spirited artist who has learned to manipulate their (un)reality, and a lighthouse keeper with a Messiah complex.
Batwoman engages the enemy, drawing Master Slay and his acolytes onto the field. But can her father, Jacob Kane, reach her before the streets of Petalon become a kill zone? Batwoman #2 is an interesting issue picking up from the debut but feeling like you’ve been dropped into a story going on for years.
Written by Greg Rucka, this new series focuses a lot on Kate Kane/Batwoman’s past, especially her sister and a cult she was involved in. I read that run, and I’m still not 100% sure exactly what’s going on. Kate is sort of in therapy for everything that’s happened, but can still sneak out and do her Batwoman thing?
That’s what this issue focuses on, as Batwoman draws out the cult obsessed with her and drags her father back into the action. The comic visually looks great with an interesting flow to the action and a somewhat brutal delivery of it. But, the delivery so far feels rather choppy. It never feels quite established Kate knows about this cult, but suddenly is confronting them.
But, that’s not really the point of the comic, it’s the ending of it which attempts to be shocking. It’s a pretty crazy moment that points to where Kate’s head is at and also potentially sets something interesting up.
The art by Dani is good and absolutely nails the tone of what Rucka is going for. Matt Hollingsworth colors deliver a darker tone to it all but still makes the comic easy to follow. It’s dark but not to a point that it negatively impacts the issue. Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou‘s lettering too mixes cold emotion with shock.
Batwoman #2 feels like the first two issues really were to get us to the end of this issue. It will drive what comes next in the near term, and possibly the long term, for the character. There’s a lot of small details that show off the potential and how big a moment this might be. The issue overall feels like we’re well into the story, that last few pages make it feel like things are just beginning.
Story: Greg Rucka Art: Dani
Color: Matt Hollingsworth Letterer: Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou
Story: 7.75 Art: 8.0 Overall: 7.75 Recommendation: Read
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Batwoman #2
(w) Greg Rucka (a) Dani
Batwoman engages the enemy, drawing Master Slay and his acolytes on to the field. But can her father, Jacob Kane, reach her before the streets of Petalon become a kill zone?
