The Justice Machine teams with the T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents to battle General Von Geist’s super-powered, “ultrablitz” stormtroopers. This lead feature by William Messner-Loebs and Bill Reinhold is a bit of an afterthought thanks to this issue’s backup story: the outstanding debut of Bill Willingham’s Elementals.
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The Teen Titans take the fight to H.I.V.E. under the Atlantic – but all is not as it seems. This is another solid outing from the team of Marv Wolfman, George Pérez and Mike DeCarlo, but a “been there, done that” vibe is settling in.
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The Titans try to move forward with their personal lives following Terra’s death but come under attack from H.I.V.E. again. This low-key, transitional issue offers an understandable exhale following the “Judas Contract,” from the team of Marv Wolfman, George Pérez and Mike DeCarlo.
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Killraven and company team with an old astronaut to battle Deathraven and the High Overlord. Don McGregor and P. Craig Russell’s effort to conclude this War of the Worlds’ story has issues but remains a worthwhile book.
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The Shadow and his crew take to the seas to thwart an assassination plot by the mercenary General Sodom. Frank Robbins steps in for Michael W. Kaluta, joining Denny O’Neil to deliver a surprisingly good period adventure.
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The Hulk gets pulled into a religious war between two factions on Cygnet VII – with heartbreaking results. A surprisingly strong critique of organized religion from Hulk regulars Bill Mantlo and Herb Trimpe.
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To spare Galador, Rom offers up the Dark Nebula – but does even Galactus have the stomach for Wraithworld? An emotionally complex handling of the devourer of worlds from Bill Mantlo, with journeyman art from Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott.
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When Brother Voodoo is compromised by the extradimensional Damballah, it’s up to Doctor Strange to save the day. Writer Roger Stern is joined by the legendary Detective Comics art team of Marshall Rogers and Terry Austin.
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Captured by tiger leader Great Caesar, Kamandi must first survive arena combat, then mediate a peace between warring animal forces. Strong art and fun stories make Jack Kirby’s Kamandi a regular winner.
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Trapped in a dispute between tigers and gorillas, Kamandi finds his mission: “To see that humans get their second chance.” Another quality issue from Jack Kirby and Mike Royer, though a few things are starting to annoy.
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