And the following was taken from the thread on the DCCMB where "rogerburks" had readers to rank the new comic books read from June 30th, 2011:

1 Xombi #4 ***** 
The plot thickens as Annie Palmer reveals her story & the details on the intriguing Strongholds. This book is just incredibly interesting in its uniqueness & journey through the bizarre! 

2 Flashpoint: The Canterbury Cricket ****1/2 
The all-but-forgotten former Global Guardian, Godiva of the UK, is featured in this fun one-shot! And the Canterbury Cricket's tale was quite interesting too, very different from most of the other "Flashpoint" stuff. 

3 Batman, Inc. ****1/2 
This was an excellent spotlight on Man-of-Bats & Red Raven, a Native American dynamic duo! 

4 Flashpoint: Hal Jordan **** 
I've heard before that "imitation is the highest form of flattery" & this tale of Hal Jordan's somewhat mirroring things seen in Geoff Johns' "Secret Origin" story shows that that story was an instant classic & this comic just built on some things with it. I still wish that the "Green Lantern" movie had done the same in closely adapting from the "Secret Origin" story... 

5 Green Lantern: Emerald Warriors #11 ***1/2 
Guy seemed kind of devolved personality-wise in this issue & I was left wondering why a little bit. 

6 Gotham City Sirens ***1/2 

7 JSA 80-Page Giant 2011 *** 

8 T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents #8 *** 

9 Green Lantern Movie Prequel: Hal Jordan **1/2 

10 Flashpoint: Green Arrow Industries **1/2 




I had also replied to poster "gothamstar06" on that thread with the following:


> 1) Batman Inc #7 - One of my favorite reads of
> the year, this done in one Batman on a budget story
> was gritty and compelling and very down to earth from
> Grant Morrison of all people! I know Batwing is
> getting a series but after reading this Man-of-Bats
> might be a better candidate.

I totally agree with this review!