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Jack Kirby’s The Fourth World is an ambitious saga spanning multiple titles, including Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen, The Forever People, The New Gods, and Mister Miracle. The series explores the...

The first part of John Ostrander's Suicide Squad run (#1-18 covered here) delivers a gripping mix of espionage, morality, and chaos that sets it apart from the standard superhero fare. This isn’t a...

The 1988 Deadshot mini-series is a dark and gripping exploration of Floyd Lawton's psyche, past, and motivations. Across four issues, Ostrander dives deep into the layers of Deadshot’s cold and...

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...