DC Comics Quick Takes for the Week of April 16, 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 April 16, 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!
Wonder Woman #20
There’s a huge shift of gears with this issue moving past the Sovereign storyline. It doesn’t mean it’s any better, just different. Batman feels way out of place. Diana seems far too vengeful and quite detached in an odd sort of way. Guillem March depicts her almost as a femme fatale as she appropriates Batman for this mission to find out who killed Ares and clear Hippolyta’s name. In some ways it feels like it exists in its own universe more so than the previous 19 issues did, and boy did they ever! Tom King creates a strange moment in which he attempts to give Bruce and Diana a more personal connection, but it just ends up being awkward. Elements of the actual investigation are solid, but it all feels like something manufactured around that dagger we saw last issue, which also happens to be the murder weapon here.
Zatanna #3
Jamal Campbell delivers another fun, interesting, exciting and creative issue of Zatanna. It’s not simply the magical aspects, but the mysterious quality of the Lady White as well as the inventive use of Bat-characters Bruce Wayne and Basil Karlo/ Clayface. Furthermore, Campbell taps into some real emotion and there’s even a surprise with one of the supporting characters. There is still the feeling that there’s something else going on beyond what we know. This is series is proving itself to be damn good. It’s nice to see a character like Zatanna get quality treatment!
Titans #22
There’s nothing wrong with revisiting “Greatest Hits” every one and a while and that’s what Terra and Deathstroke bring to this issue. That coupled with some of the interpersonal subplots make this series feel more and more like the New Teen Titans than it has in a very long time. Of course, that’s sort of the point, that’s why people like these characters together. It’s taken some growing pains but, this series seems to be on the upswing, even if the art feel more YA Graphic Novel than mainstream comic book.
What are you reading this ? What were your favorite DC Comics for the week of April 16? Be sure to leave a comment below!
