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Power Girl #25

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power-girl-25-coverThe second half of “We Can Be Heroes” may not be quite as good as the first, but writer Judd Winick finds a way to wrap up Rayhan Mazin’s storyline in more than satisfactory fashion. It’s too bad the DC reboot is looming and we won’t get to see what this character might have become.

Mazin fights off both Batman and Power Girl, causing storms across the city, in an attempt to get to his father’s death bed for a few final moments together. Power Girl goes to the skies in an attempt to control the weather unleashed by Mazin’s anger by doing her “Meteorological Girl Thing.” Heh. Batman’s attempts to slow down Mazin in the hospital are less effective.

The final scene between Mazin and his father works well, as does Power Girl’s conversation with the hero branded a terrorist (even if it does feel slightly rushed). However, Kara’s final pages with Batman feel a little awkward and don’t flow nearly as well as similar scenes she had with Dick Grayson a few issues back. Worth a look.

[DC, $2.99]

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Darkwing Duck #13

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darkwing-duck-13-coverAs Darkwing Duck continues to search for answers to Morgana‘s disappearance by visiting every psychic and palm reader within the city limits a new villain takes St. Canard by storm. A former relief pitcher known for never throwing the same thing twice has gone, well, screwball.

Under the guise of of One-Shot, the town’s newest super-villain, armed with a mysterious magic overcoat from which he can pull objects from other dimensions, throws everything he’s got (literally) at the city’s populace (but only once). Distracted by Morgana’s disappearance, Darkwing’s first attempt to stop the new evil-doer doesn’t go quite as planned.

Never fear! Darkwing manages to pull himself together and save the city (and Gosalyn, who has gotten herself captured by the crazy former pitcher). Our hero also decides on a questionable new course of action that may prove to be his downfall. Worth a look.

[Boom, $3.99]

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White Collar – Season Two on DVD

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  • Title: White Collar – The Complete Second Season
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white-collar-dvd-season-2The Second Season of White Collar continues the adventures of con artist Neal Caffrey (Matt Bomer) working with FBI agent Peter Burke (Tim DeKay) to bring down white collar criminals while attempting to solve the riddle of the music box and discover the identity of the man behind Kate’s (Alexandra Daddario) death.

This season builds on the relationships created in the First Season and gives us the return of a few familiar faces, most notably Alex Hunter (Gloria Votsis) and Diana (Marsha Thomason), and the introduction of insurance investigator Sara Ellis (Hilarie Burton). Mozzie (Willie Garson) will survive an attempt on his life while try to solve the code hidden in the music box. There are also a couple of episodes where Peter and Neal switch roles.

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Batgirl #22

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batgirl-22-cover"After being tapped by Batman (the original) for an overseas mission Stephanie Brown soon finds herself in the UK only called on to save England from from a gang of ruffians pulling the sword from the stone and releasing anti-time across the world. Tally Ho!

Once again writer Bryan Q. Miller makes a pretty darn good story without having anything resembling an A-list (or even C-list) villain to work with. And although I’ve never been that big of a fan of Squire I do like the pairing with Stephanie which provides some trademark Batgirl humor (and plenty of butt kickin’). And by the end you’ll know the real reason why Greenwich Mean is so important.

There are also a few sly pop nods throughout the book to keep your eye out for (including the a nice homage to the Beatles). Dammit Steph, I’m going to miss you when you’re gone. I’m happy for Barbara Gordon fans, but I’ve got to say DC is really missing the mark pulling the current Batgirl (who has much the same feel of the original) to reinstate a character who’s outgrown the position.

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White Collar – Where There’s a Will

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  • Title: White Collar – Where There’s a Will
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“This is a centuries old book written to a man’s dead twin brother donated by an equally eccentric recently deceased modern day Howard Hughes as part of a posthumous treasure hunt. There’s nothing simple about this one.”

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This is a very odd episode, and the fact that the cast make it work makes it all the more interesting. When a wealthy man leaves two forged wills and treasure map for his sons (played by real-life brothers Christopher Masterson and Danny Masterson) it’s up to Neal (Matt Bomer) and Peter (Tim DeKay) to follow the clues and solve the case. And the clock is ticking as the man’s granddaughter is being held for ransom by a kidnapper (William Sadler) demanding a piece of the estate.

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