Tuesday 5 October 2021

New 52 Anniversary: Why Did Helena Wayne Use Helena Bertinelli's Name In The New 52?

Hello. It's been a while since I've done a written post on here, hasn't it? And it's not just because DC hasn't been publishing any new Justice Society content apart from the Stargirl: Spring Break Special and the recently concluded Infinite Frontier miniseries. I've also been doing most of my nerd writing at CBR since early this year with now over 100 articles published on the site, covering everything from comics, manga, anime and television. 

Of course, I wouldn't be a features writer at CBR today without my Huntress blog, which is now officially 10 years old. Around this time a decade ago, I created this blog to share my love of the original Helena Wayne Huntress –– the character that made me a long-term DC fan. 

Tuesday 7 September 2021

Huntress Podcast E58: Wonder Woman #272 [Audio]

The Huntrio, Diane, Laurel and Ashford talk Solomon Grundy, loving art, The Huntress as a solo hero and so much more!  Thank you for listening.

Originally published 22 August 2021 

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Wonder Woman #272 is reprinted in The Huntress: Origins


Wednesday 4 August 2021

Huntress Podcast E56: Wonder Woman #271 [Audio]

The Huntress Podcast talks about the new story arc/ongoing adventures of Helena Wayne who is The Huntress, Lawyer, Socialite, and all-around leading character!

Originally published 26 July 2021 

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Wonder Woman #271 is reprinted in The Huntress: Origins


Friday 11 June 2021

Huntress Podcast E54: Adventure Comics #466 [Audio]

The Huntrio talk the Defeat of the Justice Society? The youth of the Justice Society, Helena Wayne and Karen Starr, talk a little Justice Society history. For over a decade, the Justice Society disbanded. Via the oral history of her father, Bruce Wayne, Helena, AKA, the Huntress, relays the story of the JSA's history.  

Originally published 07 June 2021 

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Adventure Comics #466 is available on DC Universe Infinite


Wednesday 26 May 2021

Helena Wayne Set To Appear In Infinite Frontier #1

INFINITE FRONTIER #1
written by Joshua Williamson
art by Xermanico
cover by Mitch Gerads
card stock variant cover by Bryan Hitch
June 22 | $4.99 US | 40 PAGES | 1 (OF 6) | FC | DC

When our heroes saved the Multiverse from Perpetua in Dark Nights: Death Metal, everything was put back where it belonged…and we do mean everything. All the damage from all the Crises was undone, and heroes long thought gone returned from whatever exile they had been in. Most of them, at least. Alan Scott, the Green Lantern from the Justice Society of America, has noticed some of his allies are still missing in action, and he’s determined to find them. There are others, though, who would rather remain hidden than explain themselves, like Roy Harper, a.k.a. Arsenal, a man who should be dead but now is not. Plus, what does all this mean for the DCU’s place in the Multiverse? On opposite sides of a dimensional divide, both Barry Allen and President Superman ponder this question. Not to mention the Darkseid of it all! Or a team of Multiversal heroes called Justice Incarnate!

Tuesday 25 May 2021

Stargirl: Spring Break Special Review (Spoilers Ahead)

Title: Stargirl: Spring Break Special
Story: The Seven Soldiers of Spring Break?, Justice Society: Past Is Prologue
Characters: Stargirl (Courtney Whitmore), S.T.R.I.P.E. (Pat Dugan), Green Arrow (Oliver Queen), Red Arrow (Emiko Queen), The Seven Soldiers of Victory
Creators: Geoff Johns (writer), Todd Nauck (artist), Bryan Hitch (artist)
Publication Date: 25 May 2021
Available In: Print | Digital

Summary: Stargirl and S.T.R.I.P.E. are back for spring break and their first order of business is a trip to a beach in North Carolina. However, they're not there to have a good time. Instead, they're responding to an emergency meeting from Vigilante, only to be summoned by the modern Seven Soldiers of Victory. 

Saturday 22 May 2021

Huntress Podcast E52: Justice League of America #172 [Audio]

The Huntress Podcast would like to welcome you to the conclusion of this two-part story, where the Justice League and Justice Society of America squads are teamed up to solve this cosmic Agatha Christie Whodunnit type story. Spoiler...it is not Alfred.  

Originally published 16 May 2021 

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Justice League of America #172 is available on DC Universe Infinite


Monday 12 April 2021

Huntress Podcast E50: Justice League of America #171 [Audio]

50 episodes in and the Huntrio finds itself talking about the JLA and JSA on the Watchtower, where a mysterious murder has taken place. We are talking a whodunnit?  

Originally published 11 April 2021 

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Justice League of America #171 is available on DC Universe Infinite


Wednesday 7 April 2021

PATREON | Aquaman Review

I realise this review is two years late and on the heels of The Trench (which I was looking forward to) being cancelled. Still, the 2019 Aquaman film by James Wan is, in my opinion, the best DCEU film to date. Talking about it now is still as good as ever. 

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Saturday 3 April 2021

The Batman To Introduce Earth-2 To The DCEU

This week, THR reported on WarnerMedia’s updated film slate for the current decade. Amongst the cancelled projects include Aquaman spin-off film The Trench directed by James Wan and the Ava DuVernay-directed New Gods film. Wan is still set to direct Aquaman 2 and DuVernay is still attached to the upcoming DCTV show Naomi for the CW. 

Wednesday 24 March 2021

PATREON | Zack Snyder's Justice League Review

Before I begin this review, I suppose I should start by answering the first question most people probably have:

Is Zack Snyder's Justice League better than the Joss Whedon theatrical cut we experienced in 2017?

In terms of style and tonal consistency, yes. In terms of telling a more complete story, yes. In terms of execution, this is where the mileage may vary.

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Friday 5 March 2021

Infinite Frontier Is Here Part 02: Where Does Helena Wayne Fit In?

With the debut of Infinite Frontier #0 this past Tuesday, there are probably more questions than answers as to how some of our favourite characters fit into this new infinite continuity of infinite possibilities. Two of those questions I have concern the Earth-2 Huntress and Power Girl: 'where are they now?' and 'what are their futures?'

At best, with Power Girl, we can probably expect her to still be the Earth-2 survivor of Crisis on Infinite Earths while the rest of Justice Society were all integrated into the main DC Earth. The events of Infinite Crisis that saw the brief return of the Earth-2 Superman and Lois Lane are most likely still a part of Power Girl's canon in the Infinite Frontier era. But what about her long lost best friend, the original Huntress from Earth-2?

Wednesday 3 March 2021

Infinite Frontier Is Here Part 01: The Omniverse Explained

This week, DC officially started their Infinite Frontier era with the one-shot Infinite Frontier #0, which gave readers a glimpse of the new status quo. During their two month event, Future State, DC also released the Generations: Shattered and Generations: Forged one-shots, which introduced readers to the Linearverse.

Just what exactly is the Linearverse, and how does this tie into the current Omniverse Dark Nights Death Metal established? Is the Metaverse from Doomsday Clock still relevant? How does it all come together in a cohesive DC timeline that actually makes sense? More importantly, how do characters like Power Girl and the original Helena Wayne Huntress tie into the main DC canon moving forward, especially as characters tied to DC's Earth-2 universe?

Tuesday 2 March 2021

Huntress Podcast E48: Adventure Comics #465 [Audio]

Laurel, Diane, and Ashford come together to talk about Helena Wayne, her leadership in the Justice Society of America, and street level stories.

Originally published 02 March 2021 

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Adventure Comics #465 is available on DC Universe Infinite


Sunday 14 February 2021

Earth-2 Huntress Makes A Surprise Cameo in DC Love Is A Battlefield One-Shot

It's Valentine's Day today! My favourite day of the year for talking about Helena Wayne's love life, and making Valentine's Day graphics with Huntress and Power Girl. (In fact, you can check out the ones I've already made this year on my Instagram.)

Normally, on this day, I would be writing essays, opinion pieces, or even a fun 'Top #s' list on Helena Wayne's significant relationships. But for once, DC actually delivered the goods themselves!

Sunday 7 February 2021

Huntress Podcast E46: Adventure Comics #464 [Audio]

The Huntrio are talking about the passing of the torch and the ever growing leading lady, Helena Wayne, and she takes a little down time from her moonlighting and starts to engage in a night life with some of the younger members of the JSA.  

Originally published 06 February 2021 

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Adventure Comics #464 is available on DC Universe


Saturday 9 January 2021

Huntress Podcast E44: Adventure Comics #463 [Audio]

Diane, Laurel, and Ashford talk about the afterwards for the Justice Society of America after the Death of Bruce Wayne/Batman. 

Originally published 08 January 2021 

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Adventure Comics #462 is available on DC Universe


Thursday 7 January 2021

Huntress Podcast E42: Adventure Comics #462 [Audio]

Ashford, Laurel, and Diane discuss the tragic end to Earth 2's Batman.  Although a legend dies, the legacy of the Bat lives on, forging new and untold paths and stories.

Originally published 06 December 2020 

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Adventure Comics #462 is available on DC Universe


Wednesday 6 January 2021

Huntress Podcast E41: Adventure Comics #461 [Audio]

Laurel, Diane and Ashford discuss Helena Wayne's Huntress as she navigates her way as a newer member of the Justice Society of America while also dealing with being Batman's daughter.

Originally published 08 November 2020 

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Adventure Comics #461 is available on DC Universe


Tuesday 5 January 2021

Death Metal Ends And Infinite Frontier Begins

DC Comics welcomes the first week of 2021 with a big bang! Literally! On the first week of January, Dark Nights: Death Metal delivered its epic finale that not only launched DC's two-month event Future State on the same day, but more importantly, started the new era of DC: Infinite Frontier

What exactly is Infinite Frontier? It's hard to say at this point in time with so many details still being revealed as 2021 continues to roll out. What we do know as of Death Metal's conclusion is that DC is back to—spoiler alert—having an infinite multiverse again. Huh? What does this even mean? Does this mean the pre-Crisis DC Multiverse is back or something different? Well, the answer to that is 'both.'

Monday 4 January 2021

Huntress Podcast E40: Justice League of America #160 [Audio]

Our favourite, The Huntress is not only teamed up with the Justice Society of America, but she is in full hijinx with the Justice League of America as well. A ruthless Time Lord's (not that one) super computer has gone mad haywire, and only these two supergroups can stop a intergalactic/interstellar calamity.  

Originally published 14 October 2020 

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Justice League of America #160 is featured in Crisis on Multiple Earths Vol. 5


Friday 1 January 2021

Huntress Podcast E39: Justice League of America #159 [Audio]

Diane, Laurel, and Ashford discuss our Helena Wayne, teaming up with the Justice League of America as well as Justice Society of America in a multiple earth, multiple time zone saga.  

Originally published 20 September 2020 

For more episodes of The Huntress Podcast, visit:
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Justice League of America #159 is featured in Crisis on Multiple Earths Vol. 5