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Welcome back to Upcoming Comics! If you missed last week’s announcement, we’re currently seeking new comic book reviewers. If you’re interested, follow the steps below. We’ll keep this post at the top of Upcoming Comics for a few weeks to ensure everyone has a chance to see it.
Step #1: Introduce yourself. Tell us who you are, where you’re from, and your schedule. What makes you a good writer? Have you read any literature on writing, such as “Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art” by Scott McCloud or “Story” by Robert McKee? What do you know about comic art techniques? We want a reviewer who can pay equal attention to both the illustrations and the story/characterization. Also, share your connection to The Dark Knight. We’re looking for passionate fans, not just those familiar with the big blockbusters. Impress us with a personal story or show us how far your obsession with Batman has taken you. Whether it’s a Bat tattoo or cosplay, we want to know. We want reviewers who truly live and breathe Gotham City (although you don’t have to be crazy enough to want to live there).
Step #2: Discuss your experience with these characters. The more comics you’ve read, the better. Let us know which comic book eras you’re most familiar with and unfamiliar with. What classic graphic novels have you not read yet, but feel ashamed about? What are your all-time favorite Batman stories? If you’ve watched all the shows or played every video game, tell us! The more information you provide, the more seriously we’ll consider you.
Step #3: Review some comics. There’s no better way for us to know your skills than through your reviews. Write two reviews, each with a minimum of 500 words. One review should be for an issue you liked, and the other for an issue you did not like. They should be current comics published within the past year. Don’t worry if your opinion differs from ours—we’re not looking for people who echo our views. Different perspectives are welcome! Just demonstrate your writing capabilities. Write in the style of one of our reviews, including a “Recommended If” and “Overall” section, and give a rating from 1 to 10.
Submit your application to ReviewerTryouts@gmail.com as a PDF or Word document. There’s no immediate deadline, and we’ll announce when tryouts are closed on Upcoming Comics. If we like what we see, we’ll start an email correspondence with you and give you a few more fun challenges. If you pass those tests, we’ll assign you some books to review. This is a paid gig with perks like free comics and interview opportunities with DC talent. However, don’t expect to become rich from writing comic reviews or quit your day job. This is primarily a passion project that offers a rare chance to connect with fellow Batman fans.
Upcoming Comics:
1. Beast World #5
Summary: Waller versus the world! The Titans and the woman with brutal methods stand divided after shocking events. Dr. Hate returns, spreading their unique brand of chaos.
Written By: Tom Taylor
Penciled By: Ivan Reis, Eduardo Pansica
Inks By: Danny Miki, Julio Ferreira
Colors By: Brad Anderson
Cover By: Ivan Reis, Danny Miki, Brad Anderson
Thoughts: Is Dr. Hate meant to be taken seriously? While the concept is dumb, it could work with more camp.
Rating: 7/10
2. Detective Comics #1081
Summary: Spirited away from Gotham and possessed by an Azmer demon, Batman must cross a mythic landscape on a vision quest. Meanwhile, the Orghams enact their master plan to erase Batman’s existence.
Written By: Ram V, Dan Watters
Penciled By: Riccardo Federici, Stefano Raffaele, Hayden Sherman
Inks By: Riccardo Federici, Stefano Raffaele, Hayden Sherman
Colors By: Triona Farrell, Lee Loughridge
Cover By: Evan Cagle
Thoughts: After enjoying the Outlaw arc, I have high hopes for Elegy of Sand.
Rating: 9/10
3. Batman: The Brave and the Bold #9
Summary: Batman confronts The Joker in the conclusion of “The Winning Card” by Tom King and Mitch Gerads. Aquaman faces the Dominator threat, and Hell comes to the Quad Cities in “Wild Dog: Here Comes Trouble!” by Kyle Starks and Fernando Pasarin. Bruno Redondo writes and illustrates a poignant Dark Knight tale.
Written By: Tom King, Kyle Starks, Bruno Redondo, Gabriel Hardman
Penciled By: Bruno Redondo, Gabriel Hardman, Mitch Gerads, Fernando Pasarin
Inks By: Bruno Redondo, Gabriel Hardman, Mitch Gerads, Oclair Albert, Wade von Grawbadger
Colors By: Mitch Gerads, Matt Herms, Matt Hollingsworth
Cover By: Simone Di Meo
Thoughts: Better late than never for the conclusion of a story that was supposed to end earlier. Will BatB find a new flagship story to capture interest?
Rating: 8/10
4. The Penguin #6
Summary: Tom King and guest artist Stevan Subic tell the story of the brutal first meeting between Penguin and Batman.
Written By: Tom King
Penciled By: Stevan Subic
Inks By: Stevan Subic
Colors By: Marcelo Maiolo
Cover By: Carmine Di Giandomenico
Thoughts: First Joker, then Poison Ivy, and now Penguin. Everyone seems to be getting a new origin story this month.
Rating: Not reviewed
5. Harley Quinn #36
Summary: Harley Quinn fights against Brother Eye and his O.M.A.C.s. Will you lend her your muscle? Also, Alexis Quasarano and Steve Beach tell the tale of “Harley the Barbarian.”
Written By: Tini Howard, Alexis Quasarano
Penciled By: Sweeney Boo, Steve Beach
Inks By: Sweeney Boo, Steve Beach
Colors By: Sweeney Boo, Steve Beach
Cover By: Sweeney Boo
Thoughts: An OMAC Harley Quinn story feels like throwing ideas at the wall to see what sticks.
Rating: Not reviewed
Beyond the Bat:
Welcome to Beyond the Bat, where we take a quick look at the rest of DC’s comics coming out this week. If you’re looking for something more than floppies, check out the graphic novels releasing this week.
Ratings:
Most Excited: Detective Comics #1081
Least Excited: Harley Quinn #36
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