Finished reading Nightwing, Vol. 2: Get Grayson by Tom Taylor

After millionaire Dick Grayson announces to Blüdhaven his plans to give all his money away to create the Alfred Pennyworth Foundation and help unhoused children on the streets, Blockbuster feels the city’s power slipping from his hands and places a target on Dick Grayson’s head…and through gritted teeth he orders his assassins to…get Grayson. Also in this volume is the fan-favorite story from Nightwing #87 presented as one continously connected 22-page image, which was nominated for a 2022 Eisner for Best Single Issue.

Nightwing Vol. 2: Get Grayson collects Nightwing #87-89, Superman: Son of Kal-El #9, and Nightwing #90-91.

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 15:42:24 -0700

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Finished reading Nightwing, Vol. 3: The Battle for Blüdhaven’s Heart by Tom Taylor

With Dick Grayson under the protection of Nightwing and the Titans, Blockbuster’s finding it difficult for his hit men to get Grayson…until Heartless comes in to offer Blockbuster a deal. Meanwhile, Blockbuster discovers who Grayson’s mole in his mob is, and it all ends with a secret identity revealed and heart taken…and you’ll have to read this to find out whose! This volume collects Nightwing #92-96.

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 13:18:49 -0700

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Finished reading Doctor Strange, Vol. 1: Across the Universe by Mark Waid

Collects Doctor Strange (2018) #1-5.

Earth’s Sorcerer Supreme goes intergalactic! When Stephen Strange loses his mastery of the mystic arts, Tony Stark offers a 21st-century solution: search for new magic in outer space! Bizarre new spells, allies and enemies await Strange beyond the stars, as he uncovers corners and secrets of the Marvel Universe never before witnessed! But he’s a little out of his element traveling the galaxy — and it shows! Doctor Strange soon finds himself the prisoner of a hostile civilization. Powerless, friendless and far from home, can he convince an alien stranger that he’s worth saving? Plus, with Infinity Wars on the horizon, Strange and a new companion face the Super-Skrull, wielder of the Time Stone! But where will Strange head next on his interplanetary power trip? And what shocking surprise is waiting for him back on Earth?

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 14:53:39 -0700

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Finished reading Nightwing, Vol. 1: Leaping Into the Light by Tom Taylor

Nightwing is back in Blüdhaven and his drive to keep his adopted city safe has never been stronger! But protecting Blüdhaven is no small task, especially now that it’s being menaced by Nightwing’s most terrifying foe yet-a mysterious and murderous villain with a penchant for stealing his victim’s hearts, known only as Heartless. Collected in this Infinite Frontier Nightwing evolution are issues #78-83.

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 16:14:40 -0700

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Finished reading Star Trek: The Mirror War (Star Trek: The Mirror War (2021-2022)) by Scott Tipton

Return to the Mirror Universe of The Next Generation with Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the ISS Enterprise-D as they plot to reestablish their dominance. There is the reality you know. And, on another dimensional plane, there exists a dark, twisted reflection of that universe. So familiar, and yet so different. An Empire in place of a Federation, where profit and power take precedence over peace and exploration. As the Klingon-Cardassian Alliance rules, having overrun the Empire, destroying its fleet, and driving it back to Earth, rumors and propaganda spread throughout the Alpha Quadrant the news of the Empire’s final demise. Those rumors are, however, untrue. A handful of Imperial ships remain, intent on protecting Earth and what’s left of the Empire. And commanding the newest and most powerful of those ships is a man equally intent on seeing it rise again—Captain Jean-Luc Picard. Witness the epic struggle that will shake the Mirror Universe to its core! Collects issues #1–8 of Star The Mirror War.

Sat, 29 Jun 2024 12:25:05 -0700

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Finished reading Dawn of X, Vol. 13 by Jonathan Hickman

Collects Cable (2020) #3-4, X-Men (2019) #10, Empyre: X-Men (2020) #1-2.

Galactic empires rock the Dawn of X! Nathan Summers has a new sword — but the Spaceknights of Galador want to pry it from his grasp! Plus: Deadpool considers Cable one of his oldest and best friends. But thanks to time travel, young Cable hasn’t met Deadpool…yet. Nathan’s in for a treat! Elsewhere, when the Cotati set up shop on the moon in their war with the Kree, Skrulls and Earth itself, what will the neighbors — the Summers family — have to say? And as the Cotati conflict rages across the globe, Angel, Magik and more X-Men join the frontlines in Genosha! They say war is hell — and that’s certainly true when you’re dealing with alien plants vs. mutant zombies vs. weird old ladies!

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 21:38:53 -0700

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Finished reading Supergirl, Volume 5: Red Daughter of Krypton by Tony Bedard

She’s done with people pushing her around, taking advantage of her and betraying her. She’s done feeling helpless, lost and discarded. She’s done with hope, faith and acceptance. Now, all that’s left is rage. And she’ll burn the universe down before she lets another person tell her who she should be. Supergirl’s journey as a Red Lantern begins here. The newest, most daring chapter in Supergirl’s history unfolds in SUPERGIRL VOL. 5: RED DAUGHTER OF KRYPTON!

Collects: Supergirl #26-33, Red Lanterns #28-29 and Green Lantern #28.

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 09:47:21 -0700

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Finished reading Star Trek: The Next Generation: Terra Incognita by Scott Tipton

Following their clash with their villainous doubles from the Mirror Universe, the Enterprise crew returns to business as usual, little realizing the serpent in their midst–one of their own has been replaced! Six stories focusing on fan-favorite crew members of the Enterprise-D–including Deanna Troi, Wesley Crusher, and Selar–each connected by the machinations of this sinister doppelgänger. What does Mirror Barclay want, and what’s to become of his Prime-universe counterpart?

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 21:11:51 -0700

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