Janey Schmidt, Columbia College Chicago

The newest rendition of the Caped Crusader takes him back to the days of solitary superhero work, which most fans prefer.

Beth Nipper, University of Iowa

Mariko Tamaki’s latest graphic novel is marked by a slew of both positive and negative reviews, leaving potential readers at a loss of what to do.

Alyssa Alexander, SUNY Buffalo State

Violent, dark and gritty. Here’s why these superheroines deserve as much recognition as their idealized counterparts, like Wonder Woman.

Claudia Ng, University of Texas at Austin

It’s the beginning of the end of misrepresentation in the television industry.

Ashley Peterson, Geneva College

DC Comics’ offer to the world of streaming sounds great in theory, but does not live up to the hype.

Alex Futo, Otterbein University

Cartoon Network isn’t running the show anymore.

Carrie Christensen, Pensacola Christian College

DC Universe looks promising, but it could be the last gasp for a brand in crisis.

Ryan Secard, College of Wooster

Three unorthodox companies — DC, Apple and Walmart — are throwing their hats in the streaming service ring.

Michele Mendez, Temple University

From emotional moments to action-packed scenes, ‘Legends of Tomorrow’ never disappoints its viewers.

Devon Hodge, Western Washington University

From Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’ to DC’s ‘Justice League,’ a guide to five of the most wildly anticipated superhero films coming out in late 2017 and 2018.