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Essential Reading For Green Lantern’s Guy Gardner and Kyle Rayner, along with a major encounter between Atheist superhero Mr. Terrific and God’s Agent Of Wrath, The Spectre! And MUCH MORE!

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00:01:09 Batgirl 8, JSA 8, Justice League: The Atom Project 6,

00:07:37 Trinity: Daughter Of Wonder Woman 1, Robin And Batman: Jason Todd 1, Action Comics 1087, Supergirl 2, Batman: Dark Patterns 7, Green Lantern Corps 5, Aquaman 6, Batman & Robin 22,

00:09:52 Guy Gardner: Essential Reading & Character Examination

00:46:02 Superman Unlimited 2, Batman/Superman: World's Finest 40, Wonder Woman 22, Batman & Robin: Year One 8, Detective Comics 1098, New History Of The DC Universe 1, The Flash 22, Green Lantern 24, Mr. Terrific Year One 2 (Spectre Vs. Atheist)

01:14:27 Best Of The Kyle Rayner Green Lantern Era

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DC Pride gives us something to think about, JSA shows how to wreck your marriage and Hal Jordan & The Spectre can remind us that God’s wrath might be more nuanced and complex than we think! And MUCH MORE!

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00:01:09 Captain Atom has had ENOUGH, DC Pride gives Christians something to think about, Black Canary Vs. Lady Shiva is finally settled(or not) & the JSA shows us how to DESTROY our marriages! Justice League: The Atom Project 5, Black Canary: Best Of The Best 6, JSA 7 (How To Wreck Your Marriage, Or SAVE It!), DC Pride 2025 1

00:34:28 Although Mr. Terrific (or his writer) seems to have forgotten The Spectre exists, Green Lantern Hal Jordan definitely has NOT! His conversation with the agents of God's Wrath reminded me of some nuanced facets of God's wrath that are worth considering! Superman Unlimited 1, Titans 23, Mr. Terrific: Year One 1, Green Lantern 23 (The Spectre & God's Wrath)

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The “Righteous” Anger Of Batman & Wonder Woman makes them BOTH look like villains… but are the WRITERS aware of this? PLUS, Aquaman discovers even MORE cool stuff he can do with his new power over water! And MUCH MORE!

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00:01:09 Clark Kent gets some GREAT treatment and attention and Aquaman continues his climb to what I've always dreamed he could be! Batman: Dark Patterns 5, Fire & Ice: When Hell Freezes Over 1, Green Lantern Corps 3, Action Comics 1085, Aquaman 4.

00:26:10 Despite some annoyingly anthropomorphic animals, DC had some solid books this week, and one in particular that Christians can learn from! Superman: A Friend Unleashed 1, Batman/Superman: World's Finest 38, Nightwing 125, Detective Comics 1096, Wonder Woman 20.

00:47:45 Another "mixed bag" week on DC Universe Infinite, more interesting to me for what is revealed and set up than for what actually happens... The Flash 20, Justice League Unlimited 6, Green Lantern 22, Superman 25, Batman 159.

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00:01:09 While one returning team book fell flat for me, another ensemble title might be ramping up to something I've wanted for Captain Atom for YEARS! Secret Six 1, Justice League: The Atom Project 3

00:18:15 While a new/old romance seemingly begins in Green Lantern Corps and Superman wrestles with "Justice", Jeremy Adams still seems influenced by Christianity as he presents a motivation for Aquaman that Christians should especially be able to relate to! Batman: Dark Patterns 4, Action Comics 1084, Green Lantern Corps 2, Aquaman 3

00:38:31 For two weeks in a row DC has largely put out books I've found disappointing, but the very LAST comic I read, once again, had a curious ray of light... Summer Of Superman Special 1, Batman & Robin: Year One 6, The Question: All Along The Watchtower 5, Detective Comics 1095, Batman 158, Justice League Unlimited 5, Superman 24, Wonder Woman 19, Black Canary: Best Of The Best 5, Green Lantern 21

01:01:02 DC has some really cool ideas being set up and developed in their books, but are they actually going to make good on the potential of these great ideas, or take the easy way out? I have my doubts... Batgirl 6, Secret Six 2, Justice League: The Atom Project 4, JSA 6

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00:01:09 While the pages of Batman are dealing with "righteous" anger and flawed characters, the Green Lantern Corps is potentially re-discovering honesty as a value, and Aquaman is discovering even MORE of what he can do with his new ability to control water! Batman 157, JSA 4, Green Lantern Corps 1, Aquaman 2

00:27:37 More "righteous" anger comes into play at DC this week, but is Wonder Woman actually modelling & encouraging anger that is not only UN-righteous, but actually cruel and hateful? Zatanna 1, Nightwing 123, Batman and Robin: Year One 5, The Question: All Along The Watchtower 4, Wonder Woman 18

00:52:54 Is Black Canary on an awesome hero's journey, or is she turning out to be a "Girl Boss"? And DC is losing focus on some of their main characters and may be losing ME as a result! Green Lantern 20, The Flash 18, Batman: The Long Halloween: The Last Halloween 5, Superman 23, Green Arrow 21, Detective Comics 1094, Black Canary: Best Of The Best 4

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This month relationships are messy, beautiful and everything in between. But which of these are supposed to be examples to inspire, and which are intended as cautionary tales? Some great character stuff happening in the midst of the usual comic book craziness!

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00:01:09 The moral fall of Jim Gordon, and more! Reactions to Two-Face 1, Batgirl 2, Batman 155

00:11:54 A GREAT new Batman villain, some complex/strange moralizing and love is defined in a surprisingly BIBLICAL way! Reactions to Superwoman Special 1, Batman: Dark Patterns 1, Black Lightning 2, Green Lantern 18

00:34:16 Pretty much every comic I read this week fell flat for me. In fact, I honestly did not want to share my thoughts about them at all. Give me a few minutes and I'll explain why... Reactions to The New Gods 1, The Question: All Along The Watchtower 2, Wonder Woman 16 (Should The U.S.A. Have A Queen?)

00:46:07 Martian Manhunter is keeping a dangerous secret and Black Canary has a devastatingly difficult choice to make! Reactions to Metamorpho: The Element Man 1, The Flash 16, Action Comics 1081, Justice League Unlimited 2, Black Canary: Best Of The Best 2

01:10:22 In the midst of the usual comic book craziness, a bunch of messy relationships shared the spotlight this week! With examples to learn from and others to avoid! Reactions to Justice League: The Atom Project 1, JSA 3, Batman 156, Batgirl 3

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This month I'm reminded why I LOVE beig a DC fan! Some great character interactions, philosophical stories, family drama, a MASSIVE new Justice League that still cares about character, and the start of the ultimate martial arts fight in DC History!

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00:01:09 In catching up with TWO weeks of releases from DC Comics I'm reminded of the kinds of things I love most about being a DC fan! Reactions to Batman 154, Batgirl 1 (Mother-Daughter Stuff & Our Sinful Tendencies), JSA 1 (Marriage Conflict), Batman & Robin 15 (Father-Son Dynamic), Green Lantern 17, Black Lightning 1 (Marital Reconciliation?), Action Comics 1075!

00:47:24 The DCU MMA fight of the century, why heaven sucks if you leave out God, and more! Reactions to The Question: All Along The Watchtower 1, Wonder Woman 15, Justice League Unlimited 1, Superman 20, Green Arrow 18, Black Canary: Best Of The Best 1!

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DC's "All-In" initiative is looking to help new readers jump onboard, and has so far involved a mixed bag of intriguing, frustrating and mystifying. But when Dick Grayson loses, readers might win! (SEE TIME STAMPS!)

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00:01:09 Dick Grayson is harshly denied justice he has longed for his whole life... and that might be a good thing for us as readers! Reactions to Batman and Robin 14, Wonder Woman 14, Titans 16, Catwoman 69, Nightwing 118!

00:18:56 Although I'm not excited by the "All-In" brand DC comics this week, Batman is wrestling with the value of human life in a VERY interesting way! Reactions to Absolute Wonder Woman 1, Green Arrow 17, Nightwing 119, Superman 19, The Flash 14, Detective Comics 1090 (Batman's Mortality & Valuing Lives Of Evil People)!

00:48:08 DC fell flat for me this week. Despite a nice spotlight given to The Penguin, a strange artistic choice and a baffling philosophical choice left me hoping next week will be more my cup of tea. Here's why... Reactions to The Penguin Special 1, Batman The Long Halloween: The Last Halloween 2, Poison Ivy Swamp Thing: Feral Trees 1!

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Jon Kent could be rebooted, DC missed some GREAT opportunities, Zero Hour is back, and Alan Scott effectively shows why comics can't work if atheism is true! That and MUCH MORE! (SEE TIME STAMPS!)

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00:01:09 Is Jon Kent finally getting the reboot/restoration I've wanted? It at least seems possible after what happens to him this week! Reactions to Plastic Man No More 1, Batman 151, Absolute Power 2 and Jon Kent's Potential Big Change!

00:13:07 Trouble in paradise as Lois & Clark are dealing with a work-related relational rift between them, and Alan Scott inadvertently makes a case for why comics can't function if atheism is true! Reactions to Absolute Power Task Force VII 4, Action Comics 1068 & Lois & Clark Marital Troubles and Green Lantern 14 & Free Will!

00:29:51 The DC books I read this week almost all had one thing in common: They zigged when I REALLY think they should have zagged! So much potential that went unrealized! Reactions to Superman 17, Wonder Woman 12, Batman/Superman: World's Finest 30, Green Lantern: War Journal 12, Nightwing 117, Batman: The Long Halloween: The Last Halloween 0

00:47:43 DC digs into their past and makes it matter TODAY in this week's selection of comics! Did you think "Zero Hour" ended back in the 90's! Turns out, 30 years later, it's still happening and about to possibly have a BIG effect on today's DC Universe! PLUS! The origin the "brain bombs" of the Suicide Squad! Reactions to Batman The Long Halloween: The Last Halloween 1, The Flash 12, Zero Hour 30th Anniversary Special 1 and Absolute Power: Origins 2!

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The Absolute Power crossover event is here and making massive craters across the DCU! It's also giving readers some worthwhile things to think about long the way! That and MUCH MORE! (SEE TIME STAMPS!)

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00:01:09 Absolute Power 1 completely rocks the foundations of the DCU with Amanda Waller's seemingly unstoppable plan. And along the way there are some pretty worthwhile things for us to think about here in the real world! Reactions to Shazam 13, Justice Society Of America 10, Batman 150, Absolute Power 1

00:25:11 An emotion I've REALLY want to see added to the emotional spectrum mythos of Green Lantern arrives, and Hal & Carol still seem on the road to lasting, maturing love! We'll see! Reactions to Absolute Power: Task Force VII 1, Death In The Family: Robin Lives 1, Action Comics 1067 & Green Lantern 13.

00:42:25 The latest issue of Nightwing features such a great surprise that was totally unexpected and yet so delightful I can't believe it hasn't been done already! Reactions to Wonder Woman 11, Superman 16 and Nightwing 116!

01:05:54 Amanda Waller's definitive origins story is presented and it turns out... she's kinda like US! Reactions to Absolute Power: Task Force VIII 2, Green Arrow 14 and Absolute Power: Origins 1!

01:20:53 Intentionally or not, a DC story this week defined defined free will in... an interesting way. And one we should think carefully about as we consider our conversations about the nature of A.I., personhood and humanity's future! Reactions to Absolute Power: Task Force VII 3!

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