Toys
Val’s Toy Chest- New Year, New Toys!
Happy New Year! As we wrapped last year up, some new toys started to arrive for the new year with more on the way soon. What’s coming out, you ask? Let’s take a look! Mattel […]
DC Comics
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Snagglepuss Chronicles Is The Best Book Of 2018 (So Far)!
There are some comics that transcend the medium. They elevate storytelling past your expectations. Tom King has made a habit of doing this in the last couple of years. I’m referring to The Vision and […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
Batman And The Signal Lights The Way
For, well, almost his entire history Batman has always been a protector in the shadows. Okay, so in the 50’s he was something of Gotham’s first citizen but who the heck remembers those stories? I […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
The Doomsday Clock Strikes A Second Time!
Doomsday Clock #1 is a heck of a read. Having far exceeded the general reading public’s expectations, what’s next? This week we’ll find out how the events of the first issue build in Doomsday Clock […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
Dark Nights: Metal #4 Breaks The Multiverse
FINALLY, after two long months where we resume our journey into the nightmare that is Dark Nights: Metal with issue number four! There’s so much to get into and there’s no way to do it […]
Toys
Val’s Toy Chest- Gift Guide Part 3- DC Comics
We are just a few days away from Christmas, so here’s one last gift guide for y’all before the main event. This time, the focus will be on items from the license that is near […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
Mister Miracle Escapes Death! Maybe…
There are approximately five hundred new comics that come out every single month. That’s not an exaggeration. FIVE HUNDRED! And you know what arguably is the best, month in and month out, for almost half […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
Batman: The War Of Jokes And Riddles – Graphic Spotlight
The current of the flagship Bat Family title is reaching a new peak with every issue. There’s no question that a lot of fans were a bit uncertain through the first eight issues. The first […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
Batman White Knight Raises The Stakes As The Joker Raises An Army!
Batman White Knight #3 is upon us. Has it only been a few short weeks? Between all the shenanigans in Dark Nights: Metal and Doomsday Clock this title has gone to the back burner of […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
Batman Creature Of The Night Begins!
The story is familiar to many, if not all, of us: A young boy and his parents walk down a dark alley. A gunman emerges from the darkness up ahead. Shots momentarily light up the […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
Doomsday Clock Strikes For DC Comics!
To paraphrase “The Great One”: FINALLY, the Watchmen arrive in the DC Universe! We’ve been building to this moment in the history of comics for over a year. Ever since DC Universe: Rebirth #1 this has […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
Doomsday Clock #1 11:57pm Release Party at Forbidden Planet NYC
Join us Tuesday 11/21 at 11:57pm for a special midnight-ish release of DC Comics’ Doomsday Clock #1! All variant covers of this special, momentous comic book will be available for purchase, along with ALL of […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
Catwoman Vs Talia Al Gul In Batman #35!
Since the start of “Dream of Me” in Batman #33, Tom King and artist Joelle Jones have kicked the Caped Crusader into another gear. Batman has always been a dark character-driven saga. And now they’re […]
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Batman: The Dark Prince Charming Part One – Graphic Spotlight
Okay, I’m cheating. I admit this because I cannot lie to you, dear readers. The first part of Batman: The Dark Prince Charming came out last week. But I decided to write about Black Vol.1 instead […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
The Oz Effect Ends In Epic Fashion!
This is it! “The Oz Effect” comes to an end this week in Action Comics #991. One last gorgeous lenticular cover to snatch up. One last chance to see how this will bleed into Doomsday […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
Joker Rallies The 99% In Batman: White Knight #2
The (once) Joker is on the rise and Batman is being positioned for a fall. Jack Napier has the GCPD in a compromising position and believes that he can become the hero Gotham City needs […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
“The Oz Effect” Hits Home With Action Comics #990
“The Oz Effect” part four in this week’s Action Comics #990 continues as Superman’s family will be tempted with paradise at the expense of their home. Mr. Oz (or Jor-El if you want to use […]
Toys
Val’s Toy Chest- DC Drops Some Bombshells
DC Comics has been releasing their Bombshells line of statues for the past few years which has spawned all kinds of merchandise, from POP vinyls to wallets, pins, belts and even socks! Collecting the Bombshells […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
Batman Has A Horse And A Shotgun, What Can Go Wrong?
First off let’s get this out of the way right now: Stop reading this if you haven’t already checked out Batman #32. If you haven’t then don’t worry, I’ll wait…No, really, go ahead, I’ve got […]
Toys
Val’s Toy Chest- NYCC 2017 Wrap-Up/More Hot Toys
Hey guys- I spent part of my weekend at New York Comic-Con (NYCC) and had a great time- there was even a smattering of toy news that came from the con too. Hasbro’s newest reveals […]