Comic Reviews 03/25/2009

The following reviews are from comics that I picked up from the release week of 03/25/2009.

Batman Battle for the Cowl: Commissioner Gordon











There are many one-shots and side stories being included with the Battle for the Cowl storyline. This installment in the series is in no way a disappointment. The story is very well written and gives the reader a behind the scenes look at Gordon's life in Gotham after the disappearance of Batman. It also shows his emotional abandonment at the thought of Batman being gone forever leaving the city in civil unrest. Featured in this story is Mr. Freeze who has captured Gordon without worries of Batman's interference. Little does Freeze expect Gordon to become his own guardian and protector and realize that it is now the job of G.C.P.D. and himself to save the city from corruption.

Rating:
Story--10/10
Art--10/10
Overall--10/10

Oracle: The Cure 1 of 3











The first issue of three in a limited run pertaining to the Battle for the Cowl storyline. Barbara is back in Gotham and trying to hunt down information of the Anti-Life Equation. The Calculator, an evil villian striving to save the life of his daughter, is trying to find out more about the Anti-Life Equation for himself in order to save her. Barbara Gorden gets involved trough a gaming environment with the death of a friend(which is pretty awesome).

Story--8/10
Art--10/10
Overall--9/10

Superman #686











With Superman out of the picture for the Earth's protector, it us now up to Mon-El to save humanity. With the help from others, he is learning what it will take to save innocent people from the villains trying to destroy them. I am having high expectations for this character and story. Personally I really like Mon-El and think this could make a great addition to the whole Superman world!

Rating:
Story--10/10
Art--10/10
Overall--10/10

War Machine #4









Every week I keep posting about how sick this series is and once again I'm going to say it. This series rules! I mean War Machine is just incredibly in these issues. As if that was not enough we have Ares still appearing in this issue, as well as infected zombie-like test subjects. There is no doubt that every week this comic is always the best read of the week! Seriously, do yourself a favor and read this series if you haven't already started.

Rating:
Story10/10
Art--10/10
Overall--10/10