Fantastic Universes

“The Time Of Your Life” – Conclusion Writer: Marguerite Bennett Artists: Fernando Blanco & John Rauch Review by Steve J. Ray They say that all good things come to an end. I say that the most recent 18 issue run of  Batwoman  has been a very,  very  good thing indeed. I’ve been a huge fan of this character since she mysteriously popped up in the classic  52  weekly series, back in 2006. I can’t believe that this run has been going for a year and a half, and am truly saddened at its cancellation. Like I said in my review for issue #17 though, however beloved this character may be, sales of her comics have never been what I, for one, or DC Comics believe they should  – or deserved – to be. This final issue has everything I’ve come to expect from a comic by Marguerite Bennett, and from the rest of this incredible creative team. The script contains a ton of action, terrific character moments, insightful dialogue, heart, passi...

“Copycats” – Part 2 Writer: Joëlle Jones Artists: Joëlle Jones, Laura Allred Review by Adam Ray We open where the last issue closed. Cats abound wherever Selina is hiding. I counted over two dozen other women in Catwoman costumes (I don’t want to say cosplay, but that’s kind of how it works out) between this issue and issue 1. Outside the cat sanctuary, political turmoil begins to bubble from the attacks one of the fake cats carried out. The arc is building up to something, and it could go in many exciting directions. The unique art style of Jones and Allred is even stronger in this issue than in #1. The range of deceptively detailed images and shots they’re able to create, fills the issue and makes it a real treat. Selina’s fight with the other copycats is dynamic and true to the character’s style. While in the same issue, we get the hideous vision of Mrs Creel – noseless and hag-like. It’s so rewarding seeing a character handled by true and talented fans, han...

[Editor’s Note: This review may contain spoilers] Writer:  Adam Glass Artist:  Bernard Chang Colors:  Marcelo Maiolo Letters:  Rob Leigh Review by Steve J. Ray Summary “SET IT OFF: PART TWO – FULL TILT BOOGIE” Alright, I was wrong. Happy now? I will be the first to admit that I thought the introduction of three all new characters – half the team, in fact – was a mistake. Then I heard that one of the newbies was going to be Lobo’s daughter, which actually upset me a little, I mean… cheap marketing stunt, or what? Two issues into the new run and writer Adam Glass has me eating my words. These new characters  work . Why? Because they actually have their own voices, personalities and traits. Any comic book based on teenage characters that contains dialogue like this is deserving of my admiration: Roundhouse:  (Upon being released from a crate where he and the other five Teen Titans had been hiding) Thanks Gizmo! It was getting  real...

Review by Eric Lee When you close your eyes  to imahgine Winnie The Pooh, what images pop into your head? A colourful, whimsical, innocent cartoon bear jumping and laughing? I bet it's something like that. Well imagine that imagery through a very dreary, dark filter, then add some  Silent Hill- esque settings and you get  Christopher Robin. A Familiar Formula If one has seen the trailer, then one can surmise the plot of the movie. Pooh's best friend, Christopher Robin grows up and loses his child-like perspective of the magic and wonder of life. A reunion with Pooh, Eeyore, Piglet, Tigger, Owl, Rabbit, Kanga, and Roo shows the adult Robin the importance of being childhood. The plot is not new. It is not even new idea for a Disney property. 991's  Hook   had the exact same premise with Robin Williams as a grown up Peter Pan. Unfortunately,  Christopher Robin   does not have the same rousing adventurous tone or star power as it's pred...

Writer: Michael Moreci Artist: Hayden Sherman Color Artist: Jason Wordie Letterer: Jim Campbell Review by Steve J. Ray Revelations, machinations, devastation. This issue of Wasted Space has it all. O ur trio of reluctant heroes was captured at the end of the last issue , and this issue kicks off with them in the tight clutches of ASS (the Anarchist Society Syndicate) led by Molly's brother Rex. Now Billy, Molly and Dust must find a way to out of this hole, and finally decide upon a definitive course of action. Talk about being in a tight spot!  Even if they manage to squeeze their way out, there's no light at the end of this tunnel. Legion and the hordes of Devolous Yam  are waiting on the other side. Let's face it, things are looking pretty crappy. Sorry... that's enough with the ASS jokes. Dust To Dust Once again Michael Moreci and gang bring us a witty, clever, action-packed and fun-filled slice of comic-book yumminess. Mr Moreci's dialogue a...