DC Comics Quick Takes for the Week of June 11, 2025
Here’s a selection of new DC Comics from this week…
…Quick Takes for the Week of June 11, 2025. Be sure to comment on what you’re reading and enjoying and check out the full reviews for the week at DC Comics News!
Supergirl #2
The strengths of this issue lie once again in the Bronze Age references and Silver Age feel. Leaving Supergirl in THAT costume at the end of the issue is brilliant, and seeing the fashion show from the ’70’s era costumes is fun. However, identity themes just feel out of place and heavy handed. Now it’s Lesla-Lar also trying to figure out who she is. It all feels contrived and forced onto the title as none of it seems to push the character forward with any development. Dare I say another, “Friendship is Magic” type of series? As an older reader there’s a bit of the Silver Age present that’s appreciated, but it really has a younger readers/ YA tone that is incongruent with the current Super-books and mainline DC Comics. It feels aimed directly at pre-teens, it doesn’t have that all-ages approach that is critical to comics reaching a larger audience. Sometimes it even feels a little silly, maybe a sign it’s just not meant for me? The fact that it’s set firmly in continuity makes it a bit difficult to digest. This goes with Lena Luthor’s sudden Goth makeover in this issue. Inexplicably, she’s unrecognizable from her appearance in Superman #26 two week’s ago. These sudden jumps are what will turn off some readers. However, if continuity and consistency aren’t your thing, it’s easy to find a Supergirl that is reminiscent of her classic and younger iteration.
Batman and Robin #22
This issue is really easy to review. Quite simply it’s a 9/10 in every way. There’s amazing character work, there’s a complex mystery unfolding. There’s interesting conflict between Bruce and Damian being explored, there’s a part of Batman’s past being examined. It’s quite literally everything you’d want in a Batman comic. EVERYTHING YOU’D WANT IN A BATMAN COMIC. And, this series has been this way for a while…it only took Phillip Kennedy Johnson a few issues into the “All In” era to make this a great series. Now, almost nine months in, it’s one of DC’s best books, and it’s not really close. There are only a few DC books at or near this level of quality. The only question is why aren’t YOU reading it. Not spoiling anything, you’ve got to read it for yourself!
Green Lantern Corps #5
The anticipation for Space Cabbie didn’t quite get fulfilled. There are a lot of characters in this book, maybe too many characters. While Guy’s not my favorite, the spaced themed elements like Nacropia Station that are riffs on classic DC characters and concepts have a lot more mileage for exploration. The first half of the issue with Simon, Keli and Ellie wears out its welcome pretty quickly. If Keli is your character then it may work for you, but not really having an affinity for her made it a slog to get through. In short, too many characters, not enough time to spend with the ideas that are working. At this point it feels like a completely different title than issue #1.
Aquaman #6
Aquaman has a long history of storytelling involving other genres, so this current run fits better than one might think. The Quest and a “hunt for Mera” are well used ideas for the character as well. This issue moves us a bit closer as Arthur, Vivienne, Arion and Nemo appear to get closer to Dagon. There’s a surprise at the end of the issue that suggests the tone is about to shift…or at least it’s going to take a lot of work from Jeremy Adams to keep this book on track. I don’t think everyone loves this character or will be excited to see him. His inclusion in mainstream DC continuity is questionable at best. While there is some good action in the beginning of this issue, it ends on a downer and there’s not a whole lot of plot movement.
What are you reading this ? What were your favorite DC Comics for the week of June 11? Be sure to leave a comment below!
