Fantastic Universes

 "The Eradication Agenda" - Part One Writer: Dan Jurgens Artists: Sean Chen, Sean Parsons and Norm Rapmund Color Artist: Chris Sotomayor Letterer: Travis Lanham Review by Adam Ray Batman Beyond  #43 is a return to action in many ways, as this is the first title this reviewer has had in way too long. On top of this, we get the mixture of our usual creative team bringing grand action to the pages of this title. There’s looming threat of something new, plus wonderful context from the last great crisis, McGinnis has recovered from. It’s a real treat of a story, bringing all the excitement and intrigue we’d want from a new arc. The opening brings many questions. Yes, it’s new threat, but one that we perhaps should’ve expected. This is exactly what we needed from the opening of this new storyline, and it’s very exciting to see. The richness of the future version of the DC universe is always something I am eager to explore, and by the looks of it we’re going to be seeing...

"Inner (Para) Demons" Director: Tom DeRosier Writer: Tom Hyndman Starring: Kaley Cuoco, Lake Bell, Ron Funches, Andy Daly, Tony Hale, Christopher Meloni, Matt Oberg, Alan Tudyk, Briana Cuoco, Michael Ironside, Jessica Walter Review by Kendra Hale Gordo And The Kiss “Inner (Para) Demons” finds Harls and Ivy reeling from the kiss seen (and felt) around the world. Each of them is dealing with the resulting emotions in their own way but as one might expect from these two… it isn’t a walk in the park. Let’s hop right in and see what this episode has in store for everyone. I’m An F Maybe “Inner (Para) Demons” starts us off with Harley and Ivy both discussing the kiss and what it meant for them. While Ivy’s supremely easy going about everything and moves on about her day, Harley isn’t dealing with it in the best way. Ivy goes on to lunch with Kite Man’s parents, who are definitely not what she was expecting. Harls, however, is tired of not being se...

Article by Steve J. Ray DC’s  Joker: Killer Smile  gave readers a terrific insight into the mind of the Joker, and now a special one-shot book,  Batman: The Smile Killer  is set to flip the switch, as we take a look behind the curtain at the psyche of everyone’s favorite Dark Knight. Here’s the full lowdown, direct from DC Entertainment: By the Eisner Award-winning Talent team of writer Jeff Lemire and artist Andrea Sorrentino. This prestige format one-shot epilogue takes a different look at the Clown Prince of Crime, through the eyes of a young Bruce Wayne and his favorite cartoon television show. Bruce grew up watching The Mr. Smiles Show – and the show might have been watching him back! Not only was young Bruce watching, he was listening… listening as Mr. Smiles spoke across the airwaves only to him. Lemire and Sorrentino land one last gut-punch to the mythos of the Batman, turning it on its head in the most devastating tric...

"A Little Help From My Friends" - Part Four Writer:  Jody Houser Artist:  Roberta Ingranata Color Artists:  Enrica Eren Angiolini with Shari Chankhamma Letterers:  Richard Starkings and Comicraft’s Sarah Hedrick Review by Steve J. Ray Summary New comics are back, showing that not even Covid 19 can stop the Doctor! Then again, part of the job of any good doctor is helping contain and combat viruses… right? We last left 10, 13 Martha, Yaz, Ryan and Graham on the run from both Weeping Angels and Autons, but the time for running is over. In  The 13th Doctor  #2.4, our heroes are taking a stand. Monsters beware! Positives Wow, where do I even begin? This comic is the equal of the TV show it’s based on and inspired by in every single way. Gripping cliffhangers, engaging characters, crazy sci-fi, thrilling action and great British wit and charm. I hear the actors voices, Feel the thrill and am completely engaged. Every. Single. Issue. Jody H...

Article by Fay Clark Well, this is the perfect time to get through a solid number of books. The ones I'm about to talk about have just been sitting on my shelf for way too many years! They've really spiced up my lockdown, so maybe you should check them out if you're bored of making banana bread! Running with Lions by Julian Winters - I would class this as a "Gay, Sports, Romantic Contemporary", which kind of tells you everything you need to know. Our main man Sebastian is the goalkeeper of the high school football team. They have a really great chance of winning the league, but as it's Sebastian's last year he wants to make sure he does everything he can to win. They set up a summer training camp and someone unexpected shows up to join; Sebastian's childhood friend who's now more of an enemy. Will the close quarters and sportsmanship help them ease back into a friendship? Or maybe something more? Now we get to to the part where I let...