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Review: Action Comics #975

Review: Action Comics #975

March 14th, 2017 | by Kyle King

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?

Where Does Watchmen Fit Into The Rebirth DC Universe?

March 12th, 2017 | by Kyle King

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

Review: Superman #18

March 4th, 2017 | by Kyle King

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,...

Review: Action Comics #974

Review: Action Comics #974

February 25th, 2017 | by Kyle King

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: Superwoman #7

Review: Superwoman #7

February 11th, 2017 | by Kyle King

Superwoman #7 completed the series' opening arc on Wednesday, bringing the Who Killed Superwoman? storyline to a conclusion perhaps as shocking as the ending of the initial issue. Phil Jimenez contributed the script and the layouts for the chapter subtitled Never Be Satisfied. ComiConverse contributor...

Review: Action Comics #973

Review: Action Comics #973

February 9th, 2017 | by Kyle King

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 #972

Review: Action Comics #972

January 28th, 2017 | by Kyle King

Action Comics #972 brought the lengthy Men of Steel story arc to a close on Wednesday. Writer Dan Jurgens was joined by penciller Stephen Segovia for the concluding chapter of Superman’s interstellar endeavor to save Lex Luthor. ComiConverse’s Kryptonian correspondent, T. Kyle King, is here...

Review: Trinity #5

Review: Trinity #5

January 22nd, 2017 | by Kyle King

Trinity #5 arrived in readers' hands last Wednesday, continuing the series' opening Better Together arc with a tale called Deliver Your Children. The latest issue was the handiwork of Steve Wands, who did the lettering, and Francis Manapul, who did everything else. ComiConverse contributor T....

Review: Action Comics #971

Review: Action Comics #971

January 15th, 2017 | by Kyle King

Action Comics #971 continued the Men of Steel storyline in last Wednesday’s installment. Writer Dan Jurgens and penciller Stephen Segovia teamed up to bring readers the much less harmonious pairing of Superman and Lex Luthor. ComiConverse contributor T. Kyle King is here to review the...

Review: Superwoman #6

Review: Superwoman #6

January 14th, 2017 | by Kyle King

Superwoman #6, released this past week, kicked the series into high gear. Creator Phil Jimenez contributed the script and the layouts to the chapter of the opening Who Killed Superwoman? arc subtitled Come Dancing. T. Kyle King, who covers all DC Comics superheroes wearing S's...

Review: Trinity #4

Review: Trinity #4

December 25th, 2016 | by Kyle King

Trinity #4 continued writer Francis Manapul’s Better Together storyline, carrying Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman to Themyscira. Artist Emanuela Lupacchino contributed the pencils for the chapter subtitled Nothing Is Real. ComiConverse contributor T. Kyle King is here to review the most recent issue. Trinity #4...

Review: Superman #13

Review: Superman #13

December 24th, 2016 | by Kyle King

Superman #13 wrapped up the Super-Monster story arc last Wednesday. Storytellers Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason once again were joined by penciller Doug Mahnke for an adventure pairing the Action Ace and Lois Lane with S.H.A.D.E. agent Frankenstein and his former wife, the bounty-hunting...

Review: Superwoman #5

Review: Superwoman #5

December 17th, 2016 | by Kyle King

Superwoman #5 reached the shelves this week with an adventure scripted and sketched by creator Phil Jimenez. In a story entitled Impressive Instant, the villain responsible for Lois Lane's death has taken control of Metropolis. ComiConverse contributor T. Kyle King is here to share his...

Review: Superman #12

Review: Superman #12

December 11th, 2016 | by Kyle King

Superman #12 began a new story arc for Clark Kent and Lois Lane. Co-authors Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason teamed up with penciller Doug Mahnke for the action-packed opening installment of Super-Monster. ComiConverse’s Krypton chronicler, T. Kyle King, offers his thoughts on a story...

Review: Action Comics #968

Review: Action Comics #968

November 27th, 2016 | by Kyle King

Action Comics #968 continued the Men of Steel storyline, pitting Superman, Superboy, and Lex Luthor against L'Call the Godslayer and Zade in a pitched battle in Metropolis. Writer Dan Jurgens was joined by artist Tyler Kirkham for the latest issue, which ComiConverse Krypton correspondent T....

Review: Superwoman #4

Review: Superwoman #4

November 13th, 2016 | by Kyle King

Superwoman #4 came out last week, allowing writer Phil Jimenez and penciller Emanuela Lupacchino to continue asking the titular question Who Killed Superwoman? Mystery, intrigue, and callbacks all abound in the latest issue, which T. Kyle King, who covers every superhero wearing a costume with...

Review: Action Comics #967

Review: Action Comics #967

November 11th, 2016 | by Kyle King

Action Comics #967 introduced a new story arc for the Superman family, in which writer Dan Jurgens and artist Tyler Kirkham brought together multiple caped champions wearing the crest of the House of El for Men of Steel — Part 1. T. Kyle King, who...

Review: Action Comics Rebirth

Review: Action Comics Rebirth

November 3rd, 2016 | by Yul Espinosa

 Action Comics Rebirth is one of the many hit story arcs on the market from DC Comics at the moment. Here, our own Yul Espinosa takes a look at the series so far and the success of its creative team. Review: Action Comics Rebirth  ...

Review: Action Comics #966

Review: Action Comics #966

October 30th, 2016 | by Kyle King

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...

The CW: Ranking The DC Season Premieres

The CW: Ranking The DC Season Premieres

October 19th, 2016 | by Dusty Haynes

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: Superwoman #3

Review: Superwoman #3

October 15th, 2016 | by Kyle King

Superwoman #3, released this week, saw writer Phil Jimenez joined by penciller Emanuela Lupacchino for the latest installment of a series chock full of deep-track callbacks and unexpected plot twists. ComiConverse contributor T. Kyle King, who covers all the superheroics in Metropolis, is here to...

Review: Action Comics #965

Review: Action Comics #965

October 13th, 2016 | by Kyle King

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...