As June continued, we got another week dominated by DC Rebirth and Civil War II. DC launched another wave of new series that included Wonder Woman, The Flash and Aquaman, while Marvel debuted Civil War II: Amazing Spider-Man and Civil War II: Gods of War. Elsewhere, Legendary Comics released a graphic novel prequel to the Warcraft movie and Boom Studios kicked off the eagerly anticipated Lumberjanes/Gotham Academy crossover.

DC COMICS

Action Comics #957

7.8

Aquaman Rebirth #1

7.0

Black Canary #12

8.2

Detective Comics #934

8.8

The Flash Rebirth #1

8.6

Green Lantern Corps: Edge of Oblivion #6

8.9

Harley Quinn and Her Gang of Harleys #3

4.8

Sheriff of Babylon #7

8.3

Wacky Raceland #1

5.7

Wonder Woman Rebirth #1

9.0

Scroll down to check out our reviews for these and various other new releases, and be sure to let us know your favorite books of the week in the comments below.Written by Dan Jurgens | Drawn by Patrick Zircher"If you want a clearer sign that DC is embracing its past again, look no further than the number on the cover of this issue of Action Comics. The old numbering scheme is back, along with the old Superman and even a veteran Superman writer in the form of Dan Jurgens. Luckily, there's plenty new with the series as Action Comics embraces the DC rebirth status quo." -JesseFinal Score:Written by Dan Abnett | Drawn by Scot Eaton & Oscar JimenezThis issue is a great primer for readers who don't know the first thing about Aquaman. It elegantly establishes his powers, his tragic back-story, his relationship with Mera and the delicate balance he maintains in trying to maintain peace between his kingdom and the surface world. Writer Dan Abnett explores the many contrasts that define Arthur Curry and even pokes fun at the lingering aura of uncoolness that still plagues the character. All the while, the tag-team combo of Scot Eaton and Oscar Jimenez keep the book looking snazzy. There's a bit of a jarring shift when Jimenez's ultra-detailed, heavy line-work makes way for Eaton's slightly more exaggerated style, but individually, both artists find a great home with this book. The main flaw with this issue is that it all feels so familiar. It doesn't really accomplish anything Geoff Johns and Ivan Reis' first issue of Aquaman didn't already five years ago. If anything, it's a little worrisome that there's so little tangible difference between the beginning of one series and the next. This issue serves as a good starting point, but the goal going forward should be to showcase what makes Aquaman new and different in DC Rebirth. -JesseFinal Score:Written by Brenden Fletcher | Drawn by Annie Wu & Sandy JarrellFor a book so defined by fun and hope, this is one bleak and depressing issue. Fans of this series will find a very unsettling tone as this story goes on, as we see the entirety of Dinah Lance’s life to come pass in a very soulless fashion. So, at this point you’re probably thinking, “this issue sounds just miserable.” And parts of it are. But, the success of this issue is how this bleak tone is cast in such stark contrast to everything that came in the 11 issues prior - and of course, there’s still the happy ending which you’ll have to read for yourself. So, as offsetting as it may initially be, it winds up being a very powerful and affirming capper to this unique series. Annie Wu and Sandy Jarrell are the artists on this farewell show, and both artists give this book the face rocking final number it deserves. - LeviFinal Score:Written by James Tynion IV | Drawn by Eddy Barrows"When it comes to the Superman franchise, both Action Comics and Superman have some work to do in terms of establishing what makes each series unique and distinct from the other. That doesn't look to be a problem with DC's two flagship Batman titles, however. James Tynion's Detective Comics is clearly a far different beast from Tom King's Batman or any other incarnation of Detective Comics in recent memory. It's the ideal book for those who want to see Batman's supporting cast receive the same love and attention as the Dark Knight himself." -JesseFinal Score:Written by Joshua Williamson | Drawn by Carmine Di Giandomenico"No DC hero was as profoundly impacted by the events of DC Universe Rebirth #1 as Barry Allen. So it's only appropriate that Flash Rebirth #1 is the first comic to directly explore the events of that comic and the shocking revelations about the true mastermind of the New 52 universe. This issue is as much as continuation of that comic as it is the first chapter of Joshua Williamson and Carmine Di Giandomenico's Flash run. And while that creates some tension between the two halves of the story, this is nonetheless a promising start for the new series." -JesseFinal Score:Written by Tom Taylor | Drawn by Scott McDaniel & Jack HerbertThe final issue of Edge of Oblivion packs in all the scope and drama one would expect from a story about a group of stranded Green Lanterns fighting against overwhelming odds while the universe dies around them. It doesn't matter that DC is in the process of relaunching the franchise, or that we know at least some of these characters will emerge from the battle unscathed. Writer Tom Taylor sells the tragedy and heroism of this battle. The narration lends context to the many heroic sacrifices and the lives lost. The art (with breakdowns from Scott McDaniel and finishes from Jack Herbert) expertly depicts a massive battle for the fate of this dying universe. Yes, Ethan Van Sciver's absence is still felt, but this finale issue delivers the strongest and most consistent art since his departure. This issue serves as a great cap to a fantastic but entirely too brief Lantern comic. There's much the incoming creative team can learn from what Taylor and his collaborators were able to accomplish in these six issues. -JesseFinal Score:Written by Frank Tieri & Jimmy Palmiotti | Drawn by MauricetLast issue, this series was beginning to suffer from a serious lack of dramatic tension. That trend continues in this third chapter, with the added problem that the momentum is quickly stalling. There's little tangible story progress in this issue. Harley Quinn is still being held captive by Harley Sinn and her team. The Gang of Harleys are still struggling to rescue their fearless leader. That's where this issue begins and where it ends. If nothing else, the plodding approach allows more room for character development, but that development is unevenly applied. Co-writers Frank Tieri and Jimmy Palmiotti are doing more to flesh out Harley Sinn and her evil compatriots than they are the actual Gang of Harleys, to the point where I'd rather the book were focused on those villains. They show personality and pathos whereas the Gang of Harleys are mainly a collection of bland stereotypes. The colorful, energetic visuals can only do so much to keep this increasingly dull mini-series moving along. -JesseFinal Score:Written by Tom King | Drawn by Mitch GeradsSheriff of Babylon #7 is a brutal, unpleasant story. Much of the series has dabbled in “unpleasantness”, but has tended to be wrapped in Tom King’s dark humor, or Mitch Gerads’ blockbuster camera movements. With this issue, we don’t get the cathartic jokes or the emotional Hollywood ending. Instead, we get 20 pages of these characters miring in their own muck and the muck they’ve been forced into by others. Gerads doesn’t spare you from the nastiness of the moments, but nor does he revel in them. Many have written about the universal truths that King writes into these scripts, but Gerads deserves just as much credit for his unblinking artistic eye. This is easily the hardest issue to get through yet, but as always, worthy of your attention. - LeviFinal Score:Written by Ken Pontac | Drawn by Leonardo MancoApparently DC has decided that "vintage Hanna-Barbera property plus post-apocalyptic makeover" is a formula for instant success. It's clearly not, but at least Wacky Raceland's first issue is slightly more successful than Scooby Apocalypse's. This series mashes up the classic Wacky Races cartoon with a healthy dose of Mad Max to deliver a tale of a group of bloodthirsty racers battling each other for the right to enter Utopia. At times it's enough to wonder why DC didn't simply commission another Mad Max comic. But at least this series seems more self-aware and intentionally silly than Scooby Apocalypse. Plus, there's something intriguing in the idea of dysfunctional racers forming bonds with their talking, sentient cars. Leonardo Manco's gritty style suits the tone of this universe well, though at times his art is too murky to properly convey the motion and carnage of the racing action. The script also suffers from the nonlinear storytelling approach, which makes the story a little more confusing and disjointed than it needs to be. -JesseFinal Score:Written by Greg Rucka | Drawn by Matthew Clark & Liam Sharp"The relaunched Wonder Woman series is one of the most crucial pieces of the DC Rebirth lineup. Not just because it comes at a time when the character's mainstream exposure is growing significantly, but also because it marks Greg Rucka's return to DC after a less than amicable split several years ago. Rucka's voice is exactly what DC needs to help recapture what's been missing with the New 52 and salvage a character who's been through a real roller coaster of storytelling quality lately." -JesseFinal Score: