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Scott Snyder’s DC K.O. #3 puts Joker front and center—and proves the rules don’t matter anymore. Superman, stakes, and basic logic all take a backseat as the event bends to serve one character.
DC K.O. was sold as a brutal, rules‑driven tournament, but issue #3 makes it clear those rules are flexible whenever Joker is involved. Written by Scott Snyder with art by Javi Fernández, the story increasingly favors legacy popularity over internal logic. Even Superman, the supposed star of DC K.O., ends up feeling sidelined while Joker keeps advancing as a non‑physical threat.
In this breakdown, we dig into how Snyder’s Joker dependence, odd tag‑team choices, and constantly shifting rules are frustrating longtime DC readers who actually care about stakes and consequences.
Then it’s time for the week’s must-read comics:
• G.I. Joe #17 — Joshua Williamson (writer), Tom Reilly (artist)
The explosive finale to the Dreadnok War delivers massive twists, sharp pacing, and one of the strongest Energon Universe issues yet.
• Transformers #28 — Robert Kirkman (writer), Dan Mora (artist)
Megatron’s evolution takes a darker turn as loyalties are tested and the Energon Universe ramps toward its next major escalation.
• G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #324 — Larry Hama (writer), Paul Pelletier (artist)
Classic Joes meet sci-fi paranoia as a space-based threat pushes the team into unfamiliar territory.
• Geiger #20 — Geoff Johns (writer), Gary Frank (artist)
A major meeting reshapes Geiger’s future, blending heart, humor, and world-building at Ghost Machine’s best.
• Space Ghost #7 — David Pepose (writer), Jonathan Lau (artist)
The tragic birth of a new villain brings real danger and emotional weight to the series.
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #14 — Gene Luen Yang (writer), Freddie Williams II (artist)
The stakes rise as new enemies test the Turtles in one of the most visually striking issues of the run.
• 2000 AD #2465 — Dan Abnett, John Wagner, Peter Milligan, more
Judge Dredd confronts a future where robotic justice may be more effective—and more terrifying—than human judgment.
• Aquaman #13 — Jeremy Adams (writer), Daniel Bayliss (artist)
Political intrigue and mounting threats push Atlantis closer to disaster in one of DC’s strongest ongoing titles.
• Batman & Robin #29 — Philip Kennedy Johnson (writer), Fico Ossio (artist)
A haunting, emotional issue that digs deep into identity, manipulation, and the cost of vengeance.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:04 DC K.O. #3 Disappoints
04:34 G.I. Joe #17
05:55 Transformers #28
07:22 G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #324
08:24 Geiger #20
10:07 Space Ghost #7
11:15 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #14
12:53 2000 AD #2465
14:47 Aquaman #13
16:36 Batman & Robin #29
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Scott Snyder’s DC K.O. #3 puts Joker front and center—and proves the rules don’t matter anymore. Superman, stakes, and basic logic all take a backseat as the event bends to serve one character.
DC K.O. was sold as a brutal, rules‑driven tournament, but issue #3 makes it clear those rules are flexible whenever Joker is involved. Written by Scott Snyder with art by Javi Fernández, the story increasingly favors legacy popularity over internal logic. Even Superman, the supposed star of DC K.O., ends up feeling sidelined while Joker keeps advancing as a non‑physical threat.
In this breakdown, we dig into how Snyder’s Joker dependence, odd tag‑team choices, and constantly shifting rules are frustrating longtime DC readers who actually care about stakes and consequences.
Then it’s time for the week’s must-read comics:
• G.I. Joe #17 — Joshua Williamson (writer), Tom Reilly (artist)
The explosive finale to the Dreadnok War delivers massive twists, sharp pacing, and one of the strongest Energon Universe issues yet.
• Transformers #28 — Robert Kirkman (writer), Dan Mora (artist)
Megatron’s evolution takes a darker turn as loyalties are tested and the Energon Universe ramps toward its next major escalation.
• G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #324 — Larry Hama (writer), Paul Pelletier (artist)
Classic Joes meet sci-fi paranoia as a space-based threat pushes the team into unfamiliar territory.
• Geiger #20 — Geoff Johns (writer), Gary Frank (artist)
A major meeting reshapes Geiger’s future, blending heart, humor, and world-building at Ghost Machine’s best.
• Space Ghost #7 — David Pepose (writer), Jonathan Lau (artist)
The tragic birth of a new villain brings real danger and emotional weight to the series.
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #14 — Gene Luen Yang (writer), Freddie Williams II (artist)
The stakes rise as new enemies test the Turtles in one of the most visually striking issues of the run.
• 2000 AD #2465 — Dan Abnett, John Wagner, Peter Milligan, more
Judge Dredd confronts a future where robotic justice may be more effective—and more terrifying—than human judgment.
• Aquaman #13 — Jeremy Adams (writer), Daniel Bayliss (artist)
Political intrigue and mounting threats push Atlantis closer to disaster in one of DC’s strongest ongoing titles.
• Batman & Robin #29 — Philip Kennedy Johnson (writer), Fico Ossio (artist)
A haunting, emotional issue that digs deep into identity, manipulation, and the cost of vengeance.
Video Sponsor — The 616 Comics
For the best retailer-exclusive variants in comics, check out The 616 Comics.
Visit https://the616comics.com! Use code THINKINGCRITICAL to get 10% off their exclusive covers.
🎧 Want More No-BS Comic Talk?
The latest Hot or Not Podcast is live right now, covering even more weekly releases and deeper discussion.
Support the Channel / Join the Community
Support Thinking Critical on Patreon for Exclusive Content
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Back Channel Memberships
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:04 DC K.O. #3 Disappoints
04:34 G.I. Joe #17
05:55 Transformers #28
07:22 G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #324
08:24 Geiger #20
10:07 Space Ghost #7
11:15 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #14
12:53 2000 AD #2465
14:47 Aquaman #13
16:36 Batman & Robin #29
Follow the Channel
📱 TikTok: tiktok.com/@thinking_critical
📸 Instagram: instagram.com/thinkingcrit
📘 Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/1368359010382132
💬 Discord: discord.gg/uHM3Z68
🎮 Twitch: twitch.tv/thinking_critical_yt
Contact Wes
🐦 Twitter: twitter.com/Wes_from_TC
📧 Email: wesdigscomic@gmail.com
🔊 Automatic Dubbing Disclaimer
This video includes YouTube’s automatic dubbing feature for non-English speakers. Translations may contain minor errors and do not always reflect tone or expression. You can switch back to the original English track in the settings if needed.
