DC The New 52 Scorecard | Fight for Comics

Action Comics #1

Writer(s):
Grant Morrison
Penciler(s):
Rag Morales
Inker(s):
Rick J. Bryant

Price:
$3.99

Interesting new take on Superman with great dialog. My only complaint is there is a part in the story that is very confusing. The art looks kinda Mad Magazine style. But I liked it overall. I will continue this title.

Good start to an interesting take on young superman.

I have nothing against Superman or Grant Morrison, but I guess this book just isn't for me. I was confused by the plot, didn't care for Morales' art, and just have no interest in seeing where this story goes.

This is one of my favorite to emerge from the New 52. The art and writing were both top notch. My only complaint is the title of the book. Wish it would have been called Jonah Hex: Gotham or something like that.

Sherlock Holmes meets the old west by way of an Illuminati story. Amazing art and writing. Great start to the series.

Sherlock Holmes feel in old Gotham. Great Art! Loved it!

I love how the history of Gotham City is taking on such an important role in the bat-verse. This gives us even another taste of it, and putting Jonah Hex in the big city was fun. And it's always nice to read a book drawn by Moritat.

Animal Man #1

Writer(s):
Jeff Lemire
Penciler(s):
Travel Foreman
Inker(s):
Travel Foreman & Dan Green

Price:
$2.99

This book seems to pick right up where Jaimie Delano's brilliant Animal Man run left off. Considering how much I loved that series I am more than exstatic for this book that won me over on every level. Pick this book up!

Didn't really grab me until the nightmare sequence at the end. Great art and interesting story. Good issue.

A complete surprise. Loved it!

Travel Foreman's art is atypical for a superhero book, and that's a good thing. He's showing us something new. I like the emphasis on Animal Man's home life and like Swamp Thing, this book is totally creepy. A good pairing with Swamp Thing.

Aquaman #1

Writer(s):
Geoff Johns
Penciler(s):
Ivan Reis
Inker(s):
Joe Prado

Price:
$2.99

I loved the new approach of a blogger interviewing Aquaman to explain to readers what Aquaman is all about rather than showing it. The art was top notch and I just added Aquaman to my pull list, (something I never thought I would ever do).

My most anticipated new series did not let me down. Fantastic story and amazing art. Super excited for this title.

Woah! Fishman is a bad ass?!?! Love it!"

Aquaman has become a punchline, and this book takes that head-on, and it works. I'm a huge fan of Ivan Reis's art, which doesn't break new ground but is simply modern superhero art done very, very well, and the colors by Rod Reis make the art really sing.

Batgirl #1

Writer(s):
Gail Simone
Penciler(s):
Ardian Syaf
Inker(s):
Vicente Cifuentes

Price:
$2.99

Expected to hate the idea of Barbara walking again. I was relieved they didn't wipe The Killing Joke out of history. Pretty good first issue. Hopefully will keep going up and up.

Good art, but not interested in Barbara Gordon back on her feet.

Interesting to see how she will react when put in danger, because of her history.

Batman #1

Writer(s):
Scott Snyder
Penciler(s):
Greg Capullo
Inker(s):
Jonathan Glapion

Price:
$2.99

This was fantastic! Scott Snyder can do no wrong and he continues to impress me with anything he writes. Greg Capullo is a solid artist but really doesn't fit Snyder's style. I wish they would have kept the art team Snyder worked with on Detective Comics.

Another great script from Snyder. Intelligent interpretation of Batman and his gallery of characters. Capullo's art is good but IMO doesn't quite fit the tone of the book. Actual detective comic!

Love the story. Art is great, just not the right fit for the book

Top notch. Snyder introduces some great new Bat-tech, and it's fun to see Dick, Tim, and Damian all interacting with each other. Unlike the others, I didn't have a problem with the art, but I do miss Jock and Francisco Francavilla bringing Snyder's writing to life.

Batman & Robin #1

Writer(s):
Peter Tomasi
Penciler(s):
Patrick Gleason
Inker(s):
Mick Gray

Price:
$2.99

Tomasi and Gleason hit a homerun. Unique and interesting. Great art and writing.

Tomasi has nailed it and the art is great. Pull list for sure.

I wasn't planning on reading this but I'm so glad I did. Complements the other Batman books very well without getting in the way. Once again, the unsung hero is the colorist, John Kalisz.

Batman: The Dark Knight #1

Writer(s):
Paul Jenkins & David Finch
Penciler(s):
David Finch
Inker(s):
Richard Friend

Price:
$2.99

Not for me. I'm not really that into Finch and I feel like it was an unimaginative same old same old version of Batman.

Do we have to have another Batman book full of cliche's? Why is Two-face the Hulk?

I couldn't even finish reading this.

Batwing #1

Writer(s):
Judd Winick
Penciler(s):
Ben Oliver
Inker(s):
Ben Oliver

Price:
$2.99

I can appreciate such a unique take on a different Batman. I am sure Judd Winick will make it work in future issues but having read Unwritten Soldier, I would rather reread that amazing series than give this book another try.

My favorite of the second wave of DC titles. Brutal, dark, and intriguing. Really loved the story and the art. Excited for this title.

Dark and gritty in Africa. This is the Batman comic for me.

There wasn't anything that bothered me about this book, but it just isn't for me and I forgot everything right after I put it down. Based on this mixed reviews here, you better pick it up and judge for yourself.

Batwoman #1

Writer(s):
Haden W. Blackman & J.H. Williams III
Penciler(s):
J.H. Williams III
Inker(s):
J.H. Williams III

Price:
$2.99

The art blew me away on this series. Easily the best art of all New 52 books. The writing is also good. Glad to see this title get another chance after Rucka left.

Incredible art and good story. Apprehensive about delays or it would have got 5 fists.

As usual J.H.'s art is spectacular, the story was good. I just hope it comes out on time.

I'd forgotten how unique and amazing JH Williams III's art is. Truly amazing. This book was creepy and I'm so intrigued by this supernatural villain that Batwoman is up against. Also, Rene Montoya is dead in the new universe?!?!?

Birds of Prey #1

Writer(s):
Duane Swierczynski
Penciler(s):
Jesus Saiz
Inker(s):
Jesus Saiz

Price:
$2.99

Uninteresting characters and story. I don't care at all for this group of characters. Kill them all for all I care.

Cover-ops team of super criminal women. Good setup. Good art.

I enjoyed Jesus Saiz's art, but it's not enough to carry this book. I love stories where a team comes together, this was told so poorly. Boring.

Blackhawks #1

Writer(s):
Mike Costa
Penciler(s):
Graham Nolan
Inker(s):
Ken Lashley

Price:
$2.99

Alright. By trying to be so modern, I fear that DC is unintentionally dating lots of these titles. I simply didn't care about any of the characters that also weren't even really introduced aside from stupid nickname explanations.

Fresh look at old characters? Nice twists? I'm interested...Go on."

Blue Beetle #1

Writer(s):
Tony Bedard
Penciler(s):
Ig Guara
Inker(s):
Ruy Jose

Price:
$2.99

Probably the most obvious attempt from DC at ethnic diversity, but it doesn't feel forced. A natural fit for the universe. Cool version of Blue Beetle for a specific demographic, but I enjoyed it also.

Awesome history of The Scarab and great introduction to the character.

Captain Atom #1

Writer(s):
J.T. Krull
Penciler(s):
Freddie Williams II
Inker(s):
Jose Villarrubia

Price:
$2.99

Dr. Manhattan for the DCU. Great art and pretty good script. Probably won't continue, but I can see how others will. Good comic.

Loved the art. Krull has found a book he can write! I'm on board!

Catwoman #1

Writer(s):
Judd Winick
Penciler(s):
Guillem March
Inker(s):
Guillem March

Price:
$2.99

Winick offers nothing new here with the exception of bodily fluids being exchanged with Batman. However, I liked the tone of the book and the art was a perfect fit for the script. I could see this book going places.

The worst of the lot for me. Crappy derivative cliches but with turned up brainless sex and violence. Feels like awful perverted fan art come to life. Pandering bullshit.

Black Widow vibe, but the book just falls short.

Not what I was hoping. March's art is outrageously sexy, which I guess is fine but also feels so puerile. I dunno, I wanted this to be more "fun" and sly, instead of just outright cheesecake.

DC Universe Presents #1

Writer(s):
Paul Jenkins
Penciler(s):
Bernard Chang
Inker(s):
Bernard Chang

Price:
$2.99

One of the few characters that I feel didn't really need an origin story is given one in exhaustive detail. Puzzling editorial oversight. Otherwise pretty great.

Another history of Boston Brandt, this time he's more cocky than ever.

Deathstroke #1

Writer(s):
Kyle Higgins
Penciler(s):
Joe Bennett
Inker(s):
Art Thibert

Price:
$2.99

Great as a one-shot, not sure it can be sustained as an ongoing.

Asshole assassin. Explosions. Guts.

Demon Knights #1

Writer(s):
Paul Cornell
Penciler(s):
Diogenes Neves
Inker(s):
Oclair Albert

Price:
$2.99

This shows promise. The story and art were decent. This is mainly a set-up issue which is fine but it really better get me more involved with the characters more in the next issue for me to keep interest.

Really disappointed with this one. Mediocre art and story. Dropped.

What the hell is going on, and why is the art so mediocre?

Detective Comics #1

Writer(s):
Tony Daniel
Penciler(s):
Tony Daniel
Inker(s):
Ryan Winn

Price:
$2.99

Nothing new here. The ending was intriguing but the rest of the issue had me yawning. Art was good.

Terrible cliche story and characterization. A very stale take on Batman. Nothing new or interesting about this batman. The only saving grace was that the art was pretty good, otherwise this would have got zero fists. I hated it. Awful.

Stereotypical Batman in a story told 1,000 times before.

Frankenstein, Agent of S.H.A.D.E. #1

Writer(s):
Jeff Lemire
Penciler(s):
Alberto Ponticelli
Inker(s):
Alberto Ponticelli

Price:
$2.99

Cool art and intriguing story. Lemire is one of the breakout stars of the New 52 along with Snyder.

Awesome reboot, love the setup.

Lemire introduces some really cool and unique ideas here, but I was still disappointed. I wasn't engaged in the story and two many of the DC books are relying on a phantom narrator to fill in the back story and in this case it was just awkward and clunky.

Green Arrow #1

Writer(s):
J.T. Krull
Penciler(s):
Dan Jurgens
Inker(s):
George Pérez

Price:
$2.99

Crappy 80's feeling comic. For Iron Man fans with low self esteem.

Wow, I thought the run before the reboot was bad.

Green Lantern #1

Writer(s):
Geoff Johns
Penciler(s):
Doug Mahnke
Inker(s):
Christian Alamy & Tom Nguyen

Price:
$2.99

I liked the direction they are taking Sinestro in. However, Hal Jordan is really boring me. Isn't this a Green Lantern book?

Great Green Lantern issue, but not sure it is a good first issue. Solid issue nonetheless.

Hal as a nobody? Now we're talking.

Oh yeah, I forgot that sometimes I really like Green Lantern stories. As a long time GL reader I found this book very refreshing. I don't really think it's great for new GL readers (for that, go back to Rebirth) but if you've liked GL in the past, go for it!

Green Lantern Corps #1

Writer(s):
Peter Tomasi
Penciler(s):
Fernando Pasarin
Inker(s):
Scott Hanna

Price:
$2.99

Good first issue, introduces the world of the GLC in a simple way for new readers and yet still an interesting way for old readers.

Regular continuity. Not really a reboot, but a good issue over-all.

Green Lantern: New Guardians #1

Writer(s):
Tony Bedard
Penciler(s):
Tyler Kirkham
Inker(s):
Batt

Price:
$2.99

Really good first issue that sets up the return of Kyle Rayner. Art and the cliffhanger are great as well.

Clunky badly paced story and writing. Boring characters with no context to time period.

Kyle as a Green Lantern, I like. Other than that what is the purpose of this book?

Grifter #1

Writer(s):
Nathan Edmondson
Penciler(s):
CAFU
Inker(s):
Jason Gorder

Price:
$2.99

Big surprise in this. I wasn't interested at all and I quite enjoyed the sci fi elements of this comic.

Con-man gets abducted by aliens? Count me in.

Hawk & Dove #1

Writer(s):
Sterling Gates
Penciler(s):
Rob Liefeld
Inker(s):
Rob Liefeld

Price:
$2.99

Didn't get what was going on. If fact I didn't care either.

Mediocre story and art. Not interested in this title at all.

Interesting start, but will Hawk & Dove fans love the new twist on the power origin?

iVampire #1

Writer(s):
Joshua Hale Fialkov
Penciler(s):
Andrea Sorrentino
Inker(s):
Andrea Sorrentino

Price:
$2.99

Dark cool supernatural vampire story minus the teenage romance crap. Great Jae Lee looking art. Nice surprise.

I am TIRED of vampires. However, this book is a nice change.

Loved the art, didn't care one lick about the story. Next.

Justice League #1

Writer(s):
Geoff Johns
Penciler(s):
Jim Lee
Inker(s):
Scott Williams

Price:
$3.99

Pretty underwhelmed by this issue. Green Lantern was acting like a parody of the character and the story did nothing to hook me or make me anticpate the next issue.

DC for Dummies, not for me but great for kids and new readers. Pretty good art, (great if you love Jim Lee).

Probably good for people who have no idea who Superman or Batman are.... or not.

Yep, what they said.

Justice League Dark #1

Writer(s):
Peter Milligan
Penciler(s):
Mikel Janin
Inker(s):
Mikel Janin

Price:
$2.99

Incredible stand out art and a group of dark quirky characters. Good comics.

WOW!! THE ART IS AWESOME!! I'll buy it just for that.

This is an interesting case because I didn't particularly enjoy this issue, but the setup was interesting enough that I will definitely come back for a couple more issues.

Justice League International #1

Writer(s):
Dan Jurgens
Penciler(s):
Aaron Lopresti
Inker(s):
Matt Ryan

Price:
$2.99

I know nothing about these characters other than Batman. It was an okay introduction. I liked the less serious tone.

Funny character interaction but generic story. Great art though I'm not thrilled at the Booster Gold costume redesign.

Good place to get my booster fix.I hope this picks up by issue 3.

Legion Lost #1

Writer(s):
Fabian Nicieza
Penciler(s):
Pete Woods
Inker(s):
Pete Woods

Price:
$2.99

This comic was confusing and wasted a great opportunity to introduce the Legion to a whole new group of readers. Major fail.

I think I'm more Lost than Legion. What the hell is going on here?

Legion of Super-Heroes #1

Writer(s):
Paul Levitz
Penciler(s):
Francis Portela
Inker(s):
Francis Portela

Price:
$2.99

Like Legion Lost, DC squandered a great chance to introduce Legion to new readers. Confusing and boring even to an old Legion fan such as myself.

I would love to jump on this book, unfortunately I have no idea what is going on.

Men of War #1

Writer(s):
Ivan Brandon & Jonathan Vankin
Penciler(s):
Tom Derenick & Phil Winslade
Inker(s):
Tom Derenick & Phil Winslade

Price:
$2.99

Pretty good war comic until superheroes show up. Not for me.

Really great war story, would like it better with out 'powers'.

Mister Terrific #1

Writer(s):
Eric Wallace
Penciler(s):
Gianluca Gugliotta
Inker(s):
Wayne Faucher

Price:
$2.99

Another title that failed to make you interested or explain a pretty unknown character. Not even sure of Mr Terrific's powers if he has any.

He's smarter than ever, but more stupid.

Nightwing #1

Writer(s):
Kyle Higgins
Penciler(s):
Eddy Barrows
Inker(s):
J.P. Mayer

Price:
$2.99

Great costume redesign. Entertaining story and great art. Worth picking up.

Best costume in new 52. Nice introduction to the character.

Perfectly fine, good introduction to the character, solid art. Nothing wrong with it at all but unfortunately nothing to bring me back for issue #2. If I hear good buzz I'll check it out again.

O.M.A.C. #1

Writer(s):
Dan DiDio & Keith Giffen
Penciler(s):
Keith Giffen
Inker(s):
Scott Koblish

Price:
$2.99

Had no idea who this character was or what was going on. I hated it.

Loved the over the top Kirby-esque art and goofy weird story. Omac as a character isn't very interesting so far, but this title seems like it will be lots of fun.

I loved this as a one-shot, but I'll stick around to see where it goes.

Red Hood and the Outlaws #1

Writer(s):
Scott Lobdell
Penciler(s):
Kenneth Rocafort
Inker(s):
Kenneth Rocafort

Price:
$2.99

Good art, but thoughtless vapid unlikable group of characters. Offensive retcon of Starfire. A big fail.

Too bad the story isn't as good as the art.

Red Lanterns #1

Writer(s):
Peter Milligan
Penciler(s):
Ed Benes
Inker(s):
Rob Hunter

Price:
$2.99

I just feel like Milligan had an uphill battle because the Red Lanterns just aren't that interesting. It's hard to make side characters protagonists.

Red lanterns are good in the GL story line, but not worthy of their own book.

Resurrection Man #1

Writer(s):
Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning
Penciler(s):
Fernando Dagnino
Inker(s):
Fernando Dagnino

Price:
$2.99

Interesting Vertigo feeling comic. Reminded me alot of Preacher, but less sacrilegious, (or interesting).

Vertigo Garth Ennis vibe, I like it.

Loved it. Great intro to a character I've really never heard of before. His powers are interesting and unique and like the fellas said, I dig the classic Vertigo style.

Static Shock #1

Writer(s):
Scott McDaniel & John Rozum
Penciler(s):
Scott McDaniel
Inker(s):
Jonathan Glapion & Le Beau L. Underwood

Price:
$2.99

Yet again couldn't follow the story too well and was confused.

Felt forced. Alright art, but pretty bad dialog.

Okay art, lacking story, HORRIBLE dialog, not the book for me.

Stormwatch #1

Writer(s):
Paul Cornell
Penciler(s):
Miguel Angel Sepulveda
Inker(s):
Miguel Angel Sepulveda

Price:
$2.99

Didn't love the art, but the story was at least interesting. DC version of S.H.E.I.L.D.

Not a very good set up for new readers. Interesting enough to give it a chance.

Suicide Squad #1

Writer(s):
Adam Glass
Penciler(s):
Federico Dallocchio & Ransom Getty
Inker(s):
Federico Dallocchio & Scott Hanna

Price:
$2.99

Filler. Bad redesign on Harley Quinn, who like Red Lanterns and Deathstroke are simply not interesting or 3 dimensional enough to carry an entire comic. Who cares about Harley Quinn and all these lame C-List characters, (aside from King Shark!)?

Why is the test, to be willing to die, for the organization I'm being FORCED to join?

Bah. Was excited for this because I love Harley Quinn, but this was terrible. Too many logical flaws, and it was just plain no fun. Hate the sexified Harley redesign too.

Superboy #1

Writer(s):
Scott Lobdell
Penciler(s):
R.B. Silva
Inker(s):
Rob Lean

Price:
$2.99

Solid smart take on Superboy and his powers. Good art and intriguing story that grabs you. Interested to see where this story goes.

Really cool setup, stoked to see where it goes.

They're starting from scratch on this one and giving us a full Superboy origin. Will definitely be back for issue #2.

Supergirl #1

Writer(s):
Michael Green & Mike Johnson
Penciler(s):
Mahmud A. Asrar
Inker(s):
Mahmud A. Asrar & Dan Green

Price:
$2.99

Pretty much the perfect first issue of a superhero comic. Reinterpretation done right.

BEST REBOOT OUT OF THE 52! Fresh and exciting! Sign me up!

Easily my favorite of the new #1s. Looks like this one is Supergirl's origin story, and though the issue is one big fight scene it's done in such an exciting way that I'm thrilled. Classic comic book storytelling done very, very well.

Superman #1

Writer(s):
George Pérez
Penciler(s):
Jesus Merino
Inker(s):
Jesus Merino

Price:
$2.99

Pretty good traditional Superman story. Not breaking new ground here, but entertaining. Expected more from a first issue though.

Nothing new here. If you like classic superman, this may be for you. I was expecting more from a #1, get me on board, reboot issue.

Swamp Thing #1

Writer(s):
Scott Snyder
Penciler(s):
Yanick Paquette
Inker(s):
Yanick Paquette

Price:
$2.99

Solid writing and art which shall hopefully keep this series going longer than the last three Swamp Thing series.

My favorite of all the titles I have read so far. Creepy and entertaining. Fantastic art and fantastic writing. Top of my pull list for the new 52

Loved the art. Amazing view of how awesome Swamp Thing can be.

Loved it. Scott Snyder is giving me something new (at least, new to me), and it's way creepy too. A good companion book to Animal Man.

Teen Titans #1

Writer(s):
Scott Lobdell
Penciler(s):
Brett Booth
Inker(s):
Yanick Paquette

Price:
$2.99

Nothing special here, stupid redesign to most of the Teen Titans costumes, especially Red Robin who just looks like Falcon.

Good art, okay story. BUT WHAT IS UP WITH TIM DRAKE'S NEW COSTUME?

I'm a fan of Tim Drake, and I'm a fan of stories where teams come together. Unfortunately for this book I'm also a fan of well-written and well-drawn stories. Nope.

The Flash #1

Writer(s):
Francis Manapul & Brian Buccellato
Penciler(s):
Francis Manapul
Inker(s):
Francis Manapul

Price:
$2.99

Art was gorgeous. Story was a good solid set-up issue.

Surprisingly solid first writing effort from Manapul. Superior art to anything he has done before. Pretty interesting story. Good first issue.

Beautiful book. Would be even better with a season writer on it.

Perfectly fine, but could be any random issue of any random Flash run. Manipul's art is striking but the story was so forgettable I'll have to pass on keeping up with this one.

The Fury of Firestorm #1

Writer(s):
Gail Simone & Ethan Van Sciver
Penciler(s):
Yildiray Cinar
Inker(s):
Yildiray Cinar

Price:
$2.99

Another title I was excited for that really let me down. Unnecessary racial commentary and unlikable protagonists.

Weirdest after school special I have ever seen."

The Savage Hawkman #1

Writer(s):
Tony Daniel
Penciler(s):
Philip Tan
Inker(s):
Philip Tan

Price:
$2.99

Great art and cool Hawkman redesign. Brutal brooding character. Liked it more than I expected.

Amazing art as well. Good re-introduction to Hawkman.

Voodoo #1

Writer(s):
Ron Marz
Penciler(s):
Sami Basri
Inker(s):
Sami Basri

Price:
$2.99

Great art wasted on a stupid comic. A stripper that turns into a monster? Guess what? I don't remotely give a shit. A comic for a horny 14 year old. Crap.

Femalien meets showgirls. Only interesting.

Wonder Woman #1

Writer(s):
Brian Azzarello
Penciler(s):
Cliff Wu Chiang
Inker(s):
Cliff Wu Chiang

Price:
$2.99

Fantastic art and a really Greek Mythology oriented take on Wonder Woman.

Love, Love, Love the art. Nice set up.

Outstanding art, intriguing set-up. Have no choice but to keep reading this as long as Cliff Chiang is drawing it.