Book Review Topic: DC

William Messner-Loebs took the reins of The Flash in the late 80s (Issues #15-61). This period marks a transition in both tone and setting, moving the story from New York to Keystone City, and...

When The Flash series rebooted in 1987, it introduced Wally West as the main protagonist following Barry Allen's death during Crisis on Infinite Earths. The early issues set the stage for Wally's...

The Aquaman 1991-1992 series is caught up in the deep waters of Atlantean politics. The issues are primarily episodic, leaving little room for the narrative to breathe and develop in a way that...

The 1980s were a rough time for Aquaman, and revisiting his stories from this decade has only reinforced my disappointment. The 1985 miniseries by Neal Pozner and 1988 special by Dan Mishkin and Gary...

The late ‘70s Aquaman series (issues #40–63) is best remembered for its pivotal arcs—Search for Mera, Deadly Waters, and The Death of a Prince. These storylines explore Aquaman’s personal...

Booster Gold’s 1980s solo series was an interesting dive into the life of DC’s self-centered but surprisingly likable “hero of tomorrow.” Written and drawn by Dan Jurgens, the series...