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Comic Book Review – Superman: Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book 4

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Ricky Church reviews Superman: Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book 4… One of the best series to come out of DC’s Rebirth initiative was Peter Tomasi and Patrick Gleason’s run on Superman. By bringing back the pre-New 52 Superman and his marriage to Lois Lane, but adding in a young super-powered son named Jon, the pair brought a […]

Comic Book Review – Superman: Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book 3

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Ricky Church reviews Superman: Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book 3… When it comes to superheroes known for being a hopeful figure, Superman stands at the top of that list for the inspiration he offers both to his fellow superheroes and real-life fans. Peter Tomasi and Patrick Gleason strike to the core of Superman’s status in Superman: Rebirth […]

Comic Book Review – Superman: Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book 2

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Ricky Church reviews Superman: Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book 2… The biggest change to Superman in recent years is the addition of a young son, Jonathan Kent, to his world as how he adjusts to fatherhood. Peter Tomasi and Patrick Gleason have done an excellent job developing the new family dynamic in the Superman title and that continues […]

Comic Book Review – Action Comics #1000

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Ricky Church reviews Action Comics #1000… This is it. The big one. In 1938 the world was introduced to Superman in the pages of Action Comics #1 by two young writers and artists from Cleveland, Ohio named Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Flashforward 80 years later and Superman has somehow remained so popular in the public consciousness […]

Comic Book Review – Superman: Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book 1

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Ricky Church reviews Superman: Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book 1… Its an easy argument to say Superman has had a tough time in comics in the last few years. DC’s New 52 reboot was, many fans felt, contrary to many of the core characteristics and ideals of Superman in his line of comics. Gone was his […]

Comic Book Review – Batman and Robin by Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason Omnibus

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Ricky Church reviews Batman and Robin by Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason Omnibus… When he was first introduced in Grant Morrison’s epic run on Batman, many people didn’t like Damian Wayne and felt he was a spoiled, annoying, ungrateful little brat. Over time he became a fan-favourite character and developed into quite an interesting […]

Comic Book Review – Superman Reborn

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Ricky Church reviews Superman Reborn… The past few years have seen Superman’s status in the DC universe complicated to say the least as the company rebooted the line in The New 52 with the original Superman and New 52 Superman briefly coexisted until the death of New 52 Superman. With the start of DC Rebirth, […]

Comic Book Review – Superman #19

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Ricky Church reviews Superman #19… “SUPERMAN REBORN” part three! In the penultimate chapter of this tale the life of Superman’s son hangs in the balance—and the Man of Steel faces the truth about his life! SEE ALSO: Check out a preview of Superman #19 here Superman is put through the wringer as he continues his […]

Comic Book Review – Superman #18

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Ricky Church reviews Superman #18… “SUPERMAN REBORN” part one! In DC UNIVERSE: REBIRTH #1, the enigmatic Mr. Oz told this Superman, “You and your family are not what you believe you are. And neither was the fallen Superman.” Now, in the first Rebirth crossover between SUPERMAN and ACTION COMICS, the shocking truth behind Oz’s words […]