Pick of the Week:
Batman #51 - We have reached the end of an era. Snyder and Capullo said farewell to the Dark Knight in a beautiful tribute to Batman and the impact he has on Gotham. He is often blamed for creating many of the villains in Gotham, but we need to remember the positive impact he has on its citizens. In a somewhat subdued issue, it was a fitting way to mourn the passing of the torch and the end of an era. While I am sad to see Snyder and Capullo give up the reigns on this series, with the reboot that isn't a reboot entitle Rebirth on the horizon, it makes sense to let someone else start anew. I would like to take this time to thank both Snyder and Capullo on the definitive run of Batman during my time with comic books.
The Rest:
Saga #36 - Marko and Alana are reunited with Hazel!!!!!!!!!! They are all together again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Oh happy days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Marko Alana and Hazel are a family again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This issue brought a tear to my eye and I am not embarrassed to admit that I cried when Hazel was hugging her daddy.

Daredevil #6 - The first issue in the new arc, Elektric Connection, is off to a smashing start and is a great jumping on point if you are thinking about reading some Daredevil. Most of the issue is a fight between Elektra, Blindspot, and Daredevil and I am just fine with that. I have really enjoyed the darker tone that Charles Soule has brought back to the Man with No Fear and artist Matteo Buffagni and color artist Matt Milla deliver some stunning panels. This is a high-octane, no frills start to the new arc and one that has me very excited to see such an elite assassin brought into the mix.

POSTED BY MIKE N. aka Victor Domashev -- comic guy, proudly raising nerdy kids, and Nerds of a Feather contributor since 2012.