About Heroes

Writer: Chuck Dixon
Penciller: Julian Lopez
Inker: BIT
Colors: Marta Martinez
Action packed and Chuck Dixon should always go hand and hand. I would still like to know why Tony Bedard was replaced as the writer of this book. I know that Koi Turnball was replaced because he could not meet a monthly deadline. I’m not complaining at all, because I really love this creative team.

Batman and his team of Outsiders are on a tactical strike against an evil corporation. Unbeknownst to him he is on the end of Gunhawk’s sight and barrel. Lucky for him Gunhawk and Bunny are processed by Ralph and Sue Dibny, who were such a joy to read again. While the team takes on Militia it turns out Geo Force of all people saves the day. Metamorpho, one of the most powerful heroes on Earth, was being taken apart by Militia and Geo-Force not only takes him out single-handedly, but destroys an Omac when funny enough it took the whole JSA to drop one these suckers. He writes Geo like the man, heck I can see why he fits in this team more than he ever did in the Justice League.

There are still a few problems with the issue. I’m not sure I like what the way Dixon is handling Thunder and Grace. They just seem to be in the background lately; I just hope Dixon has plans for them. I think I am also ready for a super villain to come into the Outsiders’ life and make a little havoc. The evil corporation is getting a little old and there are plenty of villains in the DC universe. I’ve also noticed in the past issues that Batgirl’s dialogue just keeps getting odder and odder. I’m not sure if I like that direction. Meanwhile Dixon’s Batman, Green Arrow, Katana, and Geo Force are a great read. And the Dibnys really saved the day and this issue. Julian Lopez has some great potential as a dynamic action artist. He just keeps getting better and better with each issue. All his faces are filled with emotion and his action sequences are a great match for Dixon’s storytelling. Throw in some classic villains and we’ll have a great book in our hands. B