Welcome to Graphic Policy’s DC Rebirth: Recap And Review where we take a look at the comics released under DC‘s Rebirth banner and try to work out just how accessible they are for new readers – we’ll also be providing  recap of sorts for the relevant story beats up until the issue in question in order to help you figure out if the series is something you’re interested in.

Each comic will receive a rating of Friendly or Unfriendly based on how easy it was for new readers to pick them up; the ratings are based solely on the issues released in the post-Rebirth ongoing series. More consideration regarding the comic’s accessibility will be given for the specific issue being read rather than the series overall, but if reading a back issue will help, then that will be mentioned. You’ll also notice that each comic will get a rating that falls on Graphic Policy’s typical ten point scale, which is there to help you pick between issues if you only want to check out one or two.

Not every comic is covered week to week, and that’s because I  sometimes forget to read them  (although that doesn’t happen often), or I really can’t bring myself to pick up the issue. If I have missed an issue, typically I won’t go looking for back issues to catch up on events – this feature is all about accessibility for new readers, after all.

*please note that due to a wonderful error, I lost the first version I wrote this. That said, this is far briefer than normal, and you have my apologies for that as I barely remember the comics at this point.

Aquaman #34 A look at the history of King Rath. It’s an interesting and Friendly look into Aquaman’s current enemy. 7/10

Batman #43 Wait till next issue. Please. Unfriendly. 3/10

Green Lanterns #43 The Unfriendly-ish conclusion to an arc that had the space cops crossing the galaxy undercover in pursuit of superhuman slave traders. Not bad, as things go, but the series has been better. 5/10

Justice League #41 The Watchtower crashed to Earth, and people want its parts. Despite how it feels, this is Friendly. 

Nightwing #41 An immortal manipulator is responsible for 30-odd deaths in three meetings with Nightwing, and the former boy wonder blames himself. Now, in this Friendly conclusion, we see Nightwing try to do the impossible to stop The Judge. 7.2/10

Super Sons #14 Robin’s mother, Talia Al Ghul, is trying to murder Lois Lane. Guess who’s gotta stop her? Yeah. Enjoy this Friendly romp through comic greatness. 8/10

Superman #43 Super Boy accidentally on purpose visited Bizarro world. Now, Boyzarro has appeared in his bedroom. 7.5/10