Despite the first chapter giving the impression of a slow burn, "The Button" handily turned things around today, living up to the potential of what such an important crossover should be. Suffice it to say, if you read only one DC book this week, make it The Flash #21.
It's quite undeniable that Spider-Man continues to be one of the most popular and enduring superheroes ever created, but you have to at least somewhat concede to the common complaint that the film franchise has grown slightly repetitive. Fortunately, that'll change quite a bit in the near future, first this summer as Peter Parker makes his solo debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Spider-Man: Homecoming, and then in 2018 with a yet-to-be titled animated movie following the exploits of Miles Morales.
Although the live action Resident Evil film franchise certainly did accrue quite the following over the course of its fifteen-year lifespan, it was met with a bit of consternation by longtime fans of the video games, novels and other previously existing forms of entertainment. But something that folks on both sides of the fence have been able to get behind when it comes to non-interactive experiences is that of the amazing line of CGI animated films, the next of which will be Resident Evil: Vendetta.
Having dominated The CW's prime time lineup in recent years, it appears as though DC is ready to broaden its horizon with a new digital service that'll be launched by Warner Bros. Digital Networks in 2018. And, from what we can tell, they intend to storm out of the gate, having announced Titans and Young Justice: Outsiders to be the vanguards of this new initiative.
Now that Gotham season 3B is finally underway, our discussion of what's to come between now and June 5 (the date the finale has been set to air) will continue. Various details have already come to light - some to the chagrin of the show's producers - and now, there's a few more coming down the grapevine that we'll get into today.
Now that The Flash is returning in a matter of hours for the final stretch of its third season, it's about time that we look forward to the season finale. And as the next four weeks will undoubtedly bring us details that'll likely be juicier than the ones that preceded them, that doesn't mean what we have to discuss today is no less interesting.
Unless you’re a casual reader scoping out this review, odds are that you’re at least somewhat aware of the many contributions Scott Snyder has made to the Batman mythos during this decade. To say that he and Greg Capullo have made their mark is an understatement. Whether it be creating the Court of Owls, redefining the Joker or even putting Jim Gordon under the cowl, that dynamic duo may very well one day find themselves mentioned in the same breath as legendary creative teams such as Denny O’Neil and Neal Adams.
Boy, the month-long hiatus we as fans of The Flash have had to endure has been more difficult than those shared by some of the other DC TV shows, hasn't it? My reason for saying that isn't just because it's one of the stronger superhero series currently airing, but also because we've been left hanging when it comes to two very important plot threads.
Something that has rung true when it comes to Gotham is that the Batman prequel series has certainly seen no shortage of villains, a quality that some fans will argue as being either a strength or a detriment. But no matter how you feel, you have to admit that its refreshing takes on the likes of Penguin, Riddler, Hugo Strange, Mr. Freeze and even a proto-Joker have made for some compelling television.
Thankfully, tonight will mark the end of the month-long hiatus that Supergirl fans have been forced to endure. And aside from beginning the sprint leading toward a season finale that'll include the likes of Superman and General Zod, it looks like Kara will give this reporter thing another go.
