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Article by Steve J. Ray Penguin Random House and DC have revealed the release date and contents for their upcoming  Wonder Woman: 80 Years of the Amazon Warrior  Deluxe Edition hardcover. In terms of scope, and years covered, it could be the most comprehensive to date, as it will feature some of Wonder Woman’s greatest adventures fromAfter the huge success of the Superman, Batman, Robin, Joker, Flash and Green Lantern books, this new edition is a must have item for any and all fans of Princess Diana of Themyscira. In terms of scope, and years covered, it could be the most comprehensive to date, as it will feature some of Wonder Woman’s greatest adventures from 1940, all the way to 2020! For 80 years Wonder Woman has stood as a symbol of truth, justice and equality to people everywhere! Diana’s mission to keep peace in Man’s World hasn’t always been easy. Follow along in this incredible collection as the Amazon Warrior fights for justice! Starting from the first appearance of W...

“ Detective Comics: Cold Vengeance “ Writers: Peter J. Tomasi and Tom Taylor Artists: Doug Mahnke, Jaime Mendoza, Keith Champagne, Christian Alamy, Mark Irwin, José Luís, Matt Santorelli, Fernando  Blanco and Scott Godlewski Color Artists: David Baron and John Kalisz Letterers: Rob Leigh and Travis Lanham Review by Steve J. Ray Detective Comics: Cold Vengeance  is a brilliant trade paperback that collects the complete Mr Freeze saga from issues #1012-#1016, the standalone story “Orphans” from #1017, and the “Dead of Winter” two parter: “Have Yourself A Pagan Little Christmas”, and “A Bloody New Year”, from issues #1018-#1019, of the ongoing  Detective Comics  series. Eight great issues under one cover? That’s enough to send chills down anybody’s spine… including Mr Freeze himself! Cold Vengeance Yes, the classic villain has returned, and he’s proving to be colder than ever. After enhancing his abilities with nano-tech given to him by  Apex Lex , Freeze...

"Death Race" - Part Two Writer:  Brandon Vietti Artist:  Dale Eaglesham Color Artist:  Mike Atiyeh Letterer:  Steve Wands Review by  Kendra Hale Summary Future State: The Flash  #2 sends a very clear message – be careful what you wish for. The Flash clan have always been beacons of purity in the DCU, seeing the best in all around them. This tale turns that on its head. Two months after the  altercations  of  Future State: The Flash  #1, Barry Allen's trying to rise above all the losses he's faced. Science is his inspiration, and he's utilizing all the weapons gathered in his wins against the rogue’s gallery. Plotting an all-out onslaught to the end, against Wally and Famine, hope may prove to be the be the end of poor Barry Allen. Positives This isn’t the first time readers have seen such anguish in a Flash title, but it's heavy to take. Barry's relying on science, the one thing that's always helped him to cope with the stress of his rea...

"Death Race" - Part One Writer: Brandon Vietti Artist:  Dale Eaglesham Color Artist:  Mike Atiyeh Letterer:  Steve Wands   Review by  Kendra Hale Summary The speed force has left the speedsters.  With no powers and only themselves to count on, Barry Allen and former Flashes like Jay Garrick, Max Mercury, Avery Martell, even Bart Allen are trying new ways to persevere. Adapting their arsenal from their villains technology, they still fight for justice. But they also fight for the return of one of their own. Wally West has become a villain in this universe, possessed by someone or something that is causing him to to act in heinous ways. Barry has hope to save Wally, but will his hope be enough? Or has Wally crossed one too many lines to come back from? Future State: The Flash  #1 is not a book to be played with. It lands a speedy punch right into the side of your noggin to be sure. I was sold just seeing the familiar name of Dale Eaglesham, who has ...