Comics Review: Batman: The Killing Joke

When Watchmen’s final issue published in 1987, Alan Moore (my favorite comic book writer) collaborated with artist, Brian Bolland on a one-shot DC Comics storyline, “Batman: The Killing Joke.” The pair do their own take of Joker’s origin story in the Post-Crisis era of the DC Universe. Meanwhile, in Present Day Gotham City, Joker attempts […]

Clayface

Set one year before James Gunn’s “Superman,” talented handsome actor, Matt Hagen gets his face sliced by a mob boss. Desperate to get his face fixed and resume his acting career, Matt visits a scientist. Undergoes an experimental procedure injecting a serum. It was a huge success. Suddenly, Matt experiences a metamorphosis, his body can […]

Comics Review: Batman: The Long Halloween

You either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain. – Harvey Dent In his second year as a superhero, Batman and his ally, Jim Gordon form an alliance with Harvey Dent. Together, they uncover a serial killer who goes by the name, Holiday. His M.O. is killing people […]

Comics Review: Batman: A Death in the Family

In an attempt to match Marvel’s financial success of Marvel Epic Collection, DC Comics took cues by republishing previous material in a large-sized trade paperback as a comprehensive reading guide new and old comic book readers who want to seriously indulge in reading their favorite superheroes. Specifically, notable storylines including “Batman: Year One & Two” […]

Gamer’s Review: Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League

After “Batman: Arkham Knight” concluded the series, Rocksteady & WB commenced development on “Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League” set within the Arkham series. The game centers on Floyd Lawton/Deadshot, Harley Quinn, King Shark & George Harkness/Captain Boomerang who are recruited by Amanda Waller to stop Brainiac invading Metropolis and annihilate members of the Justice […]

Comics Review: All-Star Western: Guns and Gotham

Set in 1800s Gotham within DC Universe’s reboot, “The New 52,” scarred bounty hunter, Jonah Hex is recruited by future Arkham Asylum founder, Amadeus Arkham to hunt down a serial killer. Jonah reluctantly accepts the job. Together, they uncover a strings of murders linked to a secret society within Gotham. All six issues of All-Star […]