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Review: Superman #27
Superman #27 shifts gears for the series following a one-off story. In the first chapter of Declaration, writers Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason take Clark Kent, Lois Lane, and Jonathan Kent on a family road trip, bringing artist Scott Godlewski along for the ride....
Review: Super Sons #6
Super Sons #6 commenced the series’ new Planet of the Capes story arc with an opening installment entitled Teen Beat. Jonathan (Superboy) Kent and Damian (Robin) Wayne are joined by the Teen Titans for a tale scripted by Peter J. Tomasi and drawn by Jorge...
Review: Superman #26
Superman #26 featured a brief break following the events of Black Dawn. Writer Michael Moreci and artist Scott Godlewski teamed up to bring readers the father-son tale Brains vs. Brawn, which highlighted the relationship between Clark Kent and both Jonathan Kents. ComiConverse contributor T. Kyle...
The Best Superpower: What Would You Choose?
The question that has been a hot button topic amongst comic book fans – and even those who are not – has famously been, “What is the best superpower to have?”. Our Joseph Gioeli breaks this question down with superhuman skill. The Best Superpower: What Would...
Review: Action Comics #978
Action Comics #978 continued Kal-El’s journey through his own past in the wake of Superman: Reborn. Writer Dan Jurgens teamed up with artist Ian Churchill for The New World — Part 2. Expert contributor T. Kyle King, who covers all things Kryptonian for ComiConverse, is...
Review: Action Comics #977
Action Comics #977 headlined a number of DC Comics releases this week that tracked the aftermath of the recent Superman: Reborn story arc. Writer Dan Jurgens was joined by artist Ian Churchill for the start of the next chapter in the lives of the Man...
Review: Action Comics #976
Action Comics #976 arrived this week, completing the Superman: Reborn story arc with a bang. The fourth and final chapter of the earth-shaking epic was written by Dan Jurgens and drawn by Doug Mahnke. ComiConverse’s Superman reviewer, T. Kyle King, is here to assess the hugely...
Review: Action Comics #975
Action Comics #975 burst forth on Wednesday as a double-length anniversary edition showcasing two related tales and an earthshakingly major revelation in the Superman: Reborn arc. Dan Jurgens wrote the main adventure, Paul Dini fleshed out the backstory in a bonus feature, and ComiConverse contributor...
Where Does Watchmen Fit Into The Rebirth DC Universe?
These are exciting times to be a DC Comics fan. The publisher’s Rebirth relaunch has been a stunning success, and the promises of Geoff Johns’s DC Universe: Rebirth #1 are starting to come to fruition, with Superman: Reborn underway and The Button forthcoming next month....
Review: Superman #18
Superman #18 saw the light of day on Wednesday, beginning the highly anticipated Superman: Reborn crossover. The storyline's first installment was written by Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason, the latter of whom also pencilled the issue. ComiConverse's Man of Steel reporter, T. Kyle King,...
We ComiConverse With Gene Luen Yang
Gene Luen Yang, currently the writer of DC Comics' New Super-Man, recently received the prestigious honor of being named a 2016 MacArthur Foundation Fellow. The so-called "genius grant" goes to distinguished individual recipients and fosters their creative endeavors by providing them with a $625,000 stipend...
Review: Action Comics #974
Action Comics #974 concluded the Mild Mannered arc, set up the Superman: Reborn storyline, and contained connecting threads to Superwoman and to Superman: Lois and Clark. ComiConverse's Krypton correspondent, T. Kyle King, reviews the latest issue, which was written by Dan Jurgens and pencilled by...
Review: Action Comics #973
Action Comics #973 led the way on a busy Wednesday for DC Comics’ line of Superbooks. Mild Mannered — Part One began a new story arc, which was penned by Dan Jurgens and pencilled by Patch Zircher and Stephen Segovia. ComiConverse’s Man of Steel reviewer,...
Review: Action Comics #970
Action Comics #970 brought readers the final Superman story of 2016 and the fourth installment in the Men of Steel story arc. As promised on the cover, writer Dan Jurgens and artist Patch Zircher presented the trial of Lex Luthor. ComiConverse’s Man of Steel reviewer,...
Batfleck: Why We May Be Taking Him For Granted
Ben Affleck's depiction of the Bat earlier this year in Batman v Superman fell under some immediate scrutiny. Since then, critics and fans alike have mitigated their negative reviews and at least tried to give this Batman a second chance. Our Joseph Gioeli takes a look...
Review: Action Comics #966
Action Comics #966, written by Dan Jurgens and pencilled by Stephen Segovia, concluded the Lois Lane: Back at the Planet story arc and helped cement the new norms for the Rebirth DC Universe. ComiConverse's Superman reviewer, T. Kyle King, offers his thoughts on the most...
Review: Superman #9
Superman #9 takes us back to the world of Darwyn Cooke’s The New Frontier for the conclusion of Escape from Dinosaur Island. Written by Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason with pencils by Doug Mahnke, the second half of the two-issue arc sends the caped...
Review: Trinity #2
Trinity #2 followed up on the cliffhanger ending of the series' first installment by sending Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman on an inexplicable trip that appeared to transport them across time and space. ComiConverse contributor T. Kyle King brings you his review of writer/artist Francis...
The CW: Ranking The DC Season Premieres
The CW is rolling out a strong line-up of shows this fall. Super girl, The Flash, Arrow and Legends of Tomorrow are bringing an increasingly familiar cast of characters to huge audiences. Here, our Dusty Haynes looks at the CW line-up and ranks the releases...
Review: Action Comics #965
Action Comics #965 began a new story arc this Wednesday, but its star is not the Man of Steel… or even a man at all. Writer Dan Jurgens and penciller Stephen Segovia instead trained their focus on a central character in a familiar setting for...
Review: Superman #8
Superman #8 began the latest story arc for the pre-Flashpoint Man of Steel and his son, the new Superboy. In the opening chapter of Escape from Dinosaur Island, co-authors Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason teamed up with penciller Doug Mahnke for an adventure inspired...
Man Of Steel 2: Hopes And Expectations
Man of Steel was the film that kicked off the DC Extended Universe. Now, with news of a sequel on the way, our Dusty Haynes is here break down his hopes and expectations for Man of Steel 2. Man Of Steel 2: Hopes And Expectations...