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The Forever People 1987 series attempted to bring Jack Kirby’s cosmic creations into a more contemporary setting, but it felt like an awkward blend of outdated concepts and uninspired storytelling....

The stories in New Gods #13-19 by Gerry Conway and Mister Miracle #19-25 by Steve Englehart are continuations of Jack Kirby’s iconic Fourth World saga, but they lack much of the energy and...

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...