DC Comics Quick Takes for the Week of March 5, 2025
Sometimes, there isn’t enough to say for a complete review, but there is still something to be said. That’s what Quick Takes is about. It would be difficult to review EVERY comic I read in a week, but I’ll always have something to say. So, here’s to something new…Quick Takes for the Week of March 5, 2025. Be sure to comment on what you’re reading and enjoying this week and check out the full reviews for the week at DC Comics News!
Secret Six #1
The strongest part of this issue is Jon’s concern for Jay. Like Jay or not, like Jay and Jon as a couple or not, the concern Jon feels for Jay is something that is relatable to everyone. Despite having no affection for Absolute Power or Amanda Waller as a major villain, the mystery is of her escape is pretty strong. There are aspects of this issue that feel very niche and that will play differently to different people, but in and of itself it’s not a bad thing. One of the things that does stand out is that Nia, Jay and Black Alice (and the barely seen Catman and Deadshot) all seem to be played with a sense of the anti-hero…or “broken” hero (yes, some of them are 100% anti-heroes/ villains). Jon’s place with them is fairly awkward. He demonstrates his concern for Jay and his trust in Nia, but the whole positioning of the group (except Jon?) just feels weird.
Shazam! #21
This final issue definitely feels a rushed and heavy handed in its message. It’s clear last issue was a fill in, but it seems that Josie Campbell was also required to wrap things up in just one issue. There’s a suggestion that this story arc could’ve gone on for a few more issues. This series started with a lot of promise under Mark Waid and Dan Mora, and they made some changes that were exciting for readers who prefer a classic take on the character. Subsequent issues seemed to lose the momentum and go in a different direction. Maybe the mediocrity will finally convince DC to take CAPTAIN MARVEL and the classic Marvel Family to their own Earth where they can be the most important characters and thrive in a classic iteration instead of prolonging the pain with Geoff Johns’ always misguided version that’s been the standard since the New 52.
Poison Ivy #31
This comic leans heavily into horror. It has some classic EC Comics elements as well as an obvious similarity to DC’s own Swamp Thing. It feels unique even as someone checking it out for the first time, it is compelling despite it’s obvious debt to its influences. What’s going on is interesting even if you are unfamiliar with the larger storyline or Poison Ivy as a character. This series has soldiered on for nearly three years, and this issue demonstrates why.
What are you reading this week? Take a moment to leave a comment below about your favorite DC Comics of the week of March 5, 2025!
