Comic Book Quick Reviews: Wonder Woman, Hawkeye, Deathmatch, Green Arrow, Five Weapons, and Lost Vegas

WONDER WOMAN #17

SYNOPSIS:  Wonder Woman, War and Orion must join forces to save Zola’s baby from Hermes! Orion’s reasons for helping Wonder Woman lead to a disastrous betrayal! Plus: The truth about the dreaded First Born is revealed! Woe to the world...

REVIEW: Unlike the disappointing meandering storyline of Batwoman, Wonder Woman's meandering storyline is saved by a distinctive cast of characters that breath life to the Amazon Princess's new origin story in the new 52. The search for Zola's baby continues but not without the interactions of WW's dysfunctional but powerful family of gods. This is a case of the journey being worth the trip wherever it may lead them. 

HAWKEYE #7

SYNOPSIS: Valentine’s Day with THE heartthrob of the Marvel Universe? This will be… confusing. Xoxo, Hawkeye

REVIEW: One of the most consistently enjoyable reads in comics today continues to impress with down-to-earth adventures. In this issue, Clint Barton finds himself in trouble thanks to a redhead with a plan that of course goes sideways. 

DEATHMATCH #3

SYNOPSIS:THE SMASH HIT CONTINUES! The mysteries of the deathmatch arena grow deeper as the Rat reveals the secret of the prison’s ominous Light Guards. And as the second stage of the tournament looms, which heroe will fall in the final battles of the opening round? Ask your local comic shop about the Deathmatch Death Draft promotion and how you can get the Deathmatch Morgue Pre-Order variant cover. Also available are rare with product details incentive covers by Carlos Magno and Whilce Portacio!

REVIEW: The mysterious superhero tournament to the death continues and more is revealed. The characters are beginning to take shape and the bloody matches provide plenty of action. It's an intriguing book that draws you and leaves you wanting more. 

GREEN ARROW #18

SYNOPSIS: Oliver Queen has lost everything: His company, his money, his friends and most of his arrows. It’s all because of one man: Komodo, who has come to tear Ollie’s life to shreds! From the ashes, Ollie must uncover the secrets of his father’s past — secrets of the island and Ollie’s own uncanny ability with the bow.

REVIEW: Now this plot is not new- hero is framed for a crime he didn't commit and is forced to hide underground while he tries to clear his name - but is so well written that you won't mind. 

FIVE WEAPONS #1

SYNOPSIS: 13-year-old Tyler finds himself in a specialized school where assassins send their kids for education and training in one of the five deadly weapons. Tyler doesn't have a weapon or any fighting skills, but he still plans to graduate by beating every weapon master in the school because he has a powerful ability that nobody can match: his razor-sharp mind! JIMMIE ROBINSON twists the insanity of BOMB QUEEN in a fun new series that will keep you guessing to the end. This series is rated T for Teen!

REVIEW: A familiar tale of a school for young assassins gets a nice twist and wonderful art. 

LOST VEGAS #1

SYNOPSIS:The EISNER AWARD-WINNING team of JIM McCANN & JANET LEE reunite to create a universe filled with intrigue as one gambler-turned-slave has 24 hours to go all in and pull off the greatest heist the universe has seen.

WELCOME TO LOST VEGAS! Aboard this luxurious casino-filled traveling space-station you will find the highest stakes games from every corner of every planet, unheard-of winnings, and the greatest attractions anywhere!

*the fine print- those who bet it all and lose must work it off as indentured servants to the casino. Escape is not possible. No one is exempt from these rules.

REVIEW: A great start and creative take on a debtor's prison in this sci-fi story. Shawshank meets Ocean's 11.