DC Nation #0 Is an Amazing Value

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With a measly cover price of 25 cents (or free if you're reading digitally), DC fans don't need much incentive to give this issue a try. It's heartening, then, that DC devoted so much time and energy into giving readers the ultimate bang for their minuscule buck. With three different all-star creative teams and three stories that offer compelling glimpses of what's to come for the DCU, this issue would be well worth a read even at a normal price.

The first story included in this issue reunites writer Tom King and artist Clay Mann for a Joker-centric tale leading into the upcoming Batman/Catwoman wedding. The premise is simple but effective, with Joker invading a random Gotham City resident's home so he can wait for his wedding invitation to arrive in the mail. King's script maintains a high level of suspense throughout. We know just as Joker's new "friend" does that no invitation is coming, so it's really just a waiting game until the Clown Prince of Crime snaps. King's take on the villain is noticeably different from that of "The War of Jokes and Riddles." While still prone to making bad jokes and puns, this Joker is clearly more deranged yet also more at peace with himself.

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YouTube Red's Cobra Kai Keeps the Karate Kid Legacy Alive

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It’s been 30 years since the legend of The Karate Kid was born, and if you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to see All Valley Tournament alums Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence reignite their rivalry, then you’re in luck with a new original series from YouTube Red, titled Cobra Kai.

After five films, and one failed animated series, it’s great to see The Karate Kid franchise getting back to its roots, by shifting the focus back onto Daniel and Johnny, decades after the famous Crane Kick altered the destiny of these two very different men.

William Zabka’s portrayal of Johnny is the standout in the first two episodes, delivering an unexpectedly comedic performance. When Johnny is first introduced, it’s clear that he’s still feeling the emotional impact of Daniel’s kick. He’s a lonely drunk, lacking all of that California-boy bravado that made him so memorable in the first movie.

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LG 27UK850-W Monitor Review

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After LG released its first HDR monitor last year, the 32UD99, it quickly followed up with three more 27-inch models, and the 27UK850-W (See it on Amazon) I'm looking at here is at the top of the heap. It isn’t specifically a gaming monitor but it does come with some features gamers appreciate, including HDR support, AMD's adaptive sync technology, a low response rate – and the benefits of an IPS panel. Plus it’s 4K resolution too. But even with that resolution, is HDR and a smattering of gaming features enough to justify a price just shy of $700?

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Donkey Kong: Tropical Freeze on Switch Review

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When we first reviewed Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze on the Wii U in 2014, we gave it a 9.0, for Amazing. Here’s what we said about it then:

“Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is a great platformer full of tense sequences and tough levels. Boss battles are a huge highlight, and it’s packed with hard-to-find secrets and collectibles. Multiplayer could use some improvement, but I found myself laughing whenever my teammate and I wiped out on some of these unforgiving setups. But a rewarding sense of accomplishment stuck with me each time I overcame a new obstacle, and that feeling kept me going all the way to the end.”

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