Sometimes, the staff at Graphic Policy read more comics than we’re able to get reviewed. When that happens you’ll see a weekly feature compiling reviews of the comics, or graphic novels, we just didn’t get a chance to write a full one for.
These are Graphic Policy’s Mini Reviews and Recommendations.
Brett
Captain America #750 (Marvel) – More of a stop in the current storyline, Captain America #750 is packed with a few different stories that either continue what’s going on for the two Caps or remind us what makes Captain America great. It’s a pretty solid issue and would have been a bit nicer being the aftermath of the current event “Cold War,” but overall, it’s an interesting but not exciting, read. Overall: 7.5 Verdict: Read
Knight Terrors: Batman #1 (DC Comics) – Two stories, the first featuring Batman caught in a nightmare. It’s the usual “Batman plans for everything,” but there’s something nice and interesting about it since Boston Brand has taken over Batman’s body causing issues. Damian’s experience is also explored picking up from the Free Comic Book Day issue. Overall, an interesting issue that has potential as an event tie-in. Overall: 7.75 Recommendation: Read
Knight Terrors: Black Adam #1 (DC Comics) – The issue doesn’t use its premise well and just feels like an issue of Black Adam. This is one that can be skipped. Overall: 6.0 Recommendation: Pass
Knight Terrors: Poison Ivy #1 (DC Comics) – The monotony of suburban life seems like it’d be a nightmare for Poison Ivy and a twists version of that is what she’s thrown into for this tie-in. While it has its moments, it doesn’t use its setting enough to really drive home the oddness that can be a part of that living. Still, there’s some small moments that make the issue entertaining to read. Overall: 7.0 Recommendation: Read
Knight Terrors: Ravager #1 (DC Comics) – This is one that’s intriguing as it has more to do than just a character fighting bad dreams. There’s some cool aspects as to what’s going on and a great twist towards the end. A pretty strong event tie-in. Overall: 8.0 Recommendation: Buy
Knight Terrors: The Joker #1 (DC Comics) – The strongest of the Knight Terror debuts so far, the story shows the Joker’s nightmare, what to do after killing Batman. Between how Batman dies and the corporate life for the Joker, the comic is funny in a twisted way. Really solid and entertaining, this is one I look forward to the second issue. Overall: 8.5 Recommendation: Buy
Well, there you have it, folks. The reviews we didn’t quite get a chance to write. See you next week!
Please note that with some of the above comics, Graphic Policy was provided FREE copies for review. Where we purchased the comics, you’ll see an asterisk (*). If you don’t see that, you can infer the comic was a review copy. In cases where we were provided a review copy and we also purchased the comic you’ll see two asterisks (**).
