DC Comics Quick Takes for the Week of July 9. 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 July 9. 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!
Supergirl #3
After the first two issues of this series, I was not overly impressed despite enjoying the historical callbacks. Issue #3 heads full tilt into the aspects that have been troubling all along. If anything, this series feels even more juvenile than the previous two. There’s been that YA Graphic Novel sensibility, but this issue makes it even stronger to the point that I couldn’t even finish it. The adolescent characterization and themes of teenage insecurity are not right for a character who should be in her twenties. I just skimmed to the end. Kara feels even younger and by the finish she’s in trouble with adults from Kandor. It continues to be a step back for Supergirl’s character and disappointing. This would be fine for a YA Graphic Novel series aimed at middle schoolers, or cartoon series aimed at pre-teens, but it’s tonally distant from mainline DC Comics and feels very much out of continuity despite trying to incorporate so much previous continuity. It’s not enough to come close to saving the issue. Time to go back to the drawing board for a Supergirl comic.
Green Lantern Corps #6
This issue really pushes the plot and there’s not quite enough character stuff integrated effectively. The plots going on don’t quite feel inter related enough to work as a whole or intriguing enough by themselves. Sinestro has the most intriguing moments with his son and Lor-Zod and the Vexar’u’s admiration of him that’s teased. Sinestro has always been compelling as a former Lantern turned Hal Jordan’s greatest adversary, and when he gets brought back into the fold it’s hard not to find the idea of redemption mesmerizing. There’s some imbalance in this series and perhaps too much going on to keep this series focused.
Batman and Robin #23
I’ve been singing the praises of Batman and Robin in this column since back on January 8th when I first covered it. I’ll say it again…this book, along with Batman and Robin: Year One are the two best Batman titles being published right now. It’s a crime worthy of the Batman to uncover reasons why it doesn’t sell better. DON”T BELIEVE THE HYPE- Absolute Batman is not better ( not by a longshot), and neither is “H2SH” (though it’s very good). Phillip Kennedy Johnson once again turns in an excellent script that is balanced between action and character. He even brings a tear to your eye when Bruce is “talking” to the memory of Alfred. SO EMOTIONAL!! The art continues to be stellar as well, with a couple of breathtaking moments that the creative team combine on for stunning effect. Do yourself a favor and start reading this…you can start right now, it’s that good.
What did you read this week from DC Comics? What was great? What wasn’t? Leave a comment below on your favorite books from the week of July 9!
