Red Sonja investigates an ancient temple within the Darkwood and soon finds herself battling an “unhuman horde.” The lead feature by Roy Thomas and Dick Giordano is good, but the reprint backup – featuring art by Esteban Maroto, Neal Adams and Ernie Chan – is the real treat.
READ
“To Kill a Legend,” a gem of a Batman story from Alan Brennert and Dick Giordano, anchors this above-average “anniversary” collection, which also features work from Len Wein, Mike W. Barr, Joe Kubert, Jim Aparo, Walter Simonson and many more.
READ
The court case of Ultraa v. Justice League is interrupted by an alien invasion that threatens all life on Earth. A sub-par story from Gerry Conway, ably illustrated by Dick Dillin and Frank McLaughlin.
READ
In a future Gotham City, an older Batman and Robin team to battle a color-themed secret society of nostalgia thieves. An unsatisfying conclusion undermines an otherwise entertaining comic by David V. Reed, Walter Simonson and Dick Giordano.
READ
Diana Prince teams with Jonny Double in an effort to protect the “King of Beautiful Women.” Dated-but-eminently-enjoyable fun from Denny O’Neil, Don Heck and Dick Giordano.
READ
A hitman named Wormwood is hired to acquire Batman’s cowl – but who is really setting the trap? The lead story is a done-in-one treat from Elliot S. Maggin and Walter Simonson, while the backup tale features some nice art from Al Milgrom and Terry Austin.
READ
Linda “Supergirl” Danvers moves to San Francisco to start a new job – unfortunately, with Lex Luthor’s niece in tow. Writer/artist Mike Sekowsky brings some Marvel-style continuity to the maid of might.
READ
After learning the alien threat still lives, Phoenix races to New York to stop the annihilation of the city. Heavy with Biblical allusions, this series, by artist Sal Amendola and new writer Gabriel Levy, still has potential.
READ
An astronaut rescued in the Arctic by aliens flees when he discovers his saviors’ plan to obliterate humanity. While not all that original, Jeff Rovin and Sal Amendola’s Phoenix debut shows potential.
READ
As the Legion prepares for a celebration, Brainiac 5 seeks to cure an ally trapped by visions of alternate futures. LoSH regulars Paul Levitz and Keith Giffen anchor an impressive team of talent for the special anniversary issue.
READ