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“Inhumans: Attilan Rising” comes to a close in issue #5, and the big twist manages to surprise the reader without deflating everything that’s come before it. Charles Soule knows how to tug at a reader’s heartstrings with high drama, and John Timms, Roberto Poggi and Frank D’Armata pack a punch with classic, killer artwork. Despite all it has going for it, though, “Inhumans: Attilan Rising” #5 is still rushed, and it’s hampered by the need to establish a place in the larger “Secret Wars” narrative. As a tie-in, “Inhumans: Attilan Rising” has been a satisfying read, but it didn’t do much beyond that. For its first half, this issue capitalizes on the good work done in issue #4. The rebellion plot picked up and took on clear direction last issue and, as a result, Soule can motor through the beginning of this one by unleashing all the consequences of that development. Soule also does excellent work cutting between scenes; he has a strong ear for when to break, so even the plans and disc

Featuring characters designs from Dave Johnson, “Inhumans: Attilan Rising” #1 reveals Attilan to be a critical component of Lord Doom’s Battleworld. Writer Charles Soule touches on many of the concepts in this “Secret Wars” tie-in series, giving artist John Timms a chance to draw Hulks from Greenland, some Inhumans, a Ghost Rider, some Thors and even the ghostly visage of Doom himself. The Battleworld domain of New Attilan, which also boasts the domain of Manhattan, sits at the heart of the story. Doom visits Medusa, the regent of Manhattan, to set her upon the task of uncovering the resistance that dares rise against Doom. Soule plays up the regal-to-regal relationship, with both Medusa and Doom looking down their noses at the commoners, readers included. During that exchange, Soule clearly presents Doom’s concern with the movement but also makes it quite clear the characters do not truly feel threatened, merely bothered. Among the other characters Soule unpacks from his recent “

In “When We First Met”, we spotlight the various characters, phrases, objects or events that eventually became notable parts of comic lore, like the first time someone said, “Avengers Assemble!” or the first appearance of Batman’s giant penny or the first appearance of Alfred Pennyworth or the first time Spider-Man’s face was shown half-Spidey/half-Peter. Stuff like that. Reader Bob L. wrote in to ask: Hi Brian, something that’s bugged me for years: When did the Inhumans start calling the Great Refuge Attilan? For the life of me I can’t find it. I’m familiar with the FF stories but suspect it may have been in the Thor backups, which I haven’t read. Great question, Bob, and it’s one that’s honestly a bit confusing, due to different writers having different takes on it. Amazingly enough, the first mention of the city of Attilan came in Captain America Comics #1, in a back-up story written and drawn by Jack Kirby

If you haven’t been reading Peter J. Tomasi’s Super Sons, you’ve been missing out on the most delightful team-up in DC’s post-Rebirth universe. The story of thirteen year-old Damian Wayne, aka Robin, and ten-year old Jonathan Kent, the current Superboy, has proven to be a goldmine of action and comedy. The ever-optimistic son of Superman is the perfect foil for the far-too-cynical spawn of Batman. Factor in that Jonathan is in the process of discovering his powers, whereas Damian is already an old hand at being a super-hero, and you’ve got all the ingredients for a classic coming-of-age story about a mismatched pair of buddies. RELATED: DC’s Super Sons of Tomorrow Is the Story Robin & Superboy Need Super Sons #10 moves the boys’ partnership to the next level, much to Jon’s contentment and Damian’s consternation. The pair is woken up in the middle of the night, and gifted an underwater headquarters by their fathers. The high-t

Batman and Catwoman’s wedding is just around the corner. To celebrate the occasion, Batgirl and Motor Crush artist Babs Tarr shared a stunning commission of Selina Kyle’s attire for her wedding night: Wedding Night Selina Kyle #commission pic.twitter.com/txlyGyUBPF — ･ﾟ 🍉 𝕭𝖆𝖇𝖘 𝕿𝖆𝖗𝖗 🍉 ﾟ･ (@babsdraws) June 23, 2018 RELATED: What Will It Really Mean When Batman and Catwoman Are Married? Drawing inspiration from the beautiful black lace adorning Catwoman’s wedding gown, Tarr gives Selina heart-shaped lingerie and a matching short veil with cat ears, a look completed by a sheer robe. The entire ensemble is sensual and sleek, just like the femme fatale wearing it. Tom King and Mikel Janin’s Batman #49 found Catwoman going toe-to-toe with the Joker, providing one of the most in-depth examinations of the two vil