Birds of Prey #27 – Kelly Thompson, Writer; Sami Basri, Penciller; Vicente Cifuentes, Inker; Adriano Lucas, Colorist
Ray – 9/10
Ray: This series is unfortunately wrapping up next issue, and the creative team has chosen a chaotic final arc that finds the Birds trapped inside a real world MMORPG taking over Gotham. As they each put on their unique “skins” and participate in the bizarre challenges, Oracle mans the computers and tries to keep an eye on Inque. Cassandra Cain, meanwhile, tracks down the mastermind of the game and tries to find out the hidden truth behind the plot. It turns out to be one that Cass can definitely relate to, and the two wind up partnering – just as a chaotic new x-factor is introduced into the games, turning the players against each other. This arc is bringing a lot of elements from the whole series together, including a betrayal that throws the whole arc for a loop and a shocking cliffhanger that ends things on a very dark note. I’m not sure how this series will wrap next issue, but Kelly Thompson has done an amazing job of making me want that final issue right now.
Cheetah and Cheshire Rob the Justice League #4 – Greg Rucka, Writer; Nicola Scott, Artist; Annette Kwok, Colorist
Ray – 9/10
Ray: As the heist gets closer, Cheshire, Cheetah and their crew run into a major problem – to infiltrate the Watchtower, they’ll have to deal with Wonder Woman. And Cheetah can’t deal with Wonder Woman without losing it. So Cheshire makes the difficult decision to bench her partner from this part of the mission – and chooses to sub her own daughter in instead. The idea of Lian actually participating in her mother’s crimes isn’t an idea I’m fully on board with, but the segment involving her getting onto the Watchtower with Sideways’ ID and trying to bamboozle everyone is a lot of fun. I also really liked the involvement of Renee Montoya, who Rucka is one of the formative writers for. Of course she’s involved – she’s League security, and nothing gets past her. This issue is sort of the calm before the storm of next issue’s full infiltration, but there are a lot of very clever moments and great character beats through the issue.
Poison Ivy #38 – G. Willow Wilson, Writer; Marcio Takara, Artist; Arif Prianto, Colorist
Ray – 9/10
Ray: This issue has been building for well over a year, as Janet’s betrayal has been revealed, and the dying woman and Ivy descend into the green. The confrontation between the two is highly intense, but Janet isn’t Ivy’s true target. That would be Bog Venus, the dogmatic avatar of the Green who is obsessed with preventing Ivy’s armistice with the Grey. As the two confront each other, Bog Venus enters Ivy’s mind and shows her the history of the Green vs. the Grey – at least from her perspective, which is very dubious. That’s enough for Ivy to make a deal with the green devil, to seal away Marshview again. But as she and Janet head to their haven one last time, her true plan becomes clear. This issue is almost suffocating in its intensity at times, with some devastating moments and a great last act twist, but how much you enjoy it will depend a lot on your interest in Janet’s character.
Teen Titans Go! #9 – Sholly Fisch, Writer; Erich Owen, Artist
Ray – 7.5/10
Ray: This issue leans heavily into one of the cartoon’s most controversial traits – Robin’s insecurity and his jealousy of Titans Eest, led by Speedy. The Titans visit their rivals across the country, and discover that they have an over-the-top glittering tower filled with things like a spa and a chocolate fountain – all paid for by their local government. Jealous, Robin returns home and demands that Jump City give them the same – and the Titans go on strike when the Mayor refuses because the Titans keep on destroying the city. After the strike doesn’t work, Robin decides that the Titans should become villains and show that they’re still needed – but the Hive Five suddenly decide to be heroes and fight them. It’s a very broad, silly issue that ensures the status quo is restored by the end, but it does pack a few good gags.
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