The time has finally come to review the DCnU. The last issue of Flashpoint shipped today along with the first issue of the new Justice League series. Flashpoint ended very well. It was a superb series and is worthy of a pick up.
Justice League #1 is basically a Batman and Green Lantern show for most of the book. We see Cyborg, but not as Cyborg yet...he is still just Vic Stone a high school football star. It seems as if we will see an origin of Cyborg and of the Justice League as well. This issue read well and the plot is a solid one. We have the big bad revealed but just his name. It is worthy of bringing together the world's greatest heroes.
All in all I would give this 4 out of 5 batarangs. The only thing keeping it from 5 is that it is mostly set-up and this plot would have made a better follow-up story instead of the first story. People are all keyed up to see the newness of the DCnU, and this was still set-up for where we are now (or will be when other books ship next week).
Good job, but it could have been more explosive out of the gate. Here's looking to next week and more (lots more) books.
Walls
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Friday, August 26, 2011
I'm back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sorry it has been so long since I have written you. The beginning of school can be tough on a teacher and they moved the main hub for the internet where I live. I have been without the net for two weeks. I am back and better than ever now...just in time for the DCnU to launch with Justice League 31 next week. Be on the lookout next Thursday night for a review of that issue.
Talk at you soon...
Walls
Talk at you soon...
Walls
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Review: Daredevil #1
Marvel and DC have both gotten on my nerves over the past 7-10 years with the way that they will end a current comic series and restart it with a new #1 just a few months later. I have plenty of ideas on how it should be done, but in the words of Peter David, "But I Digress..".
Marvel relaunched Daredevil a week ago and I had mixed feelings about it. First it was a Marvel book and I don't normally go for those. I also have never been a huge fan of the character, except for the Miller and Kevin Smith runs. I then noticed that a man named Mark Waid was going to be doing the writing chores. That got me intrigued enough to give it a read.
Mark Waid has done an amazing job of making a character that has been put through the ringer over the past 10 years as accessible as if he was brand new. This issue has him stop a kidnapping from being committed by The Spot, try to go back to being a lawyer, and start researching a mystery that is pretty interesting. This is a back to basics approach to the character that I hope DC takes with their re-launch.
I give this 5 out of 5 batarangs. I called my local comic shop, www.poepoz.net, and had the owner put this book on my pull list. Make mine DC, with a Marvel title or two. If there is a better book being published by Marvel at this time I do not know about it.
Daredevil #1 cover art.
Marvel relaunched Daredevil a week ago and I had mixed feelings about it. First it was a Marvel book and I don't normally go for those. I also have never been a huge fan of the character, except for the Miller and Kevin Smith runs. I then noticed that a man named Mark Waid was going to be doing the writing chores. That got me intrigued enough to give it a read.
Mark Waid has done an amazing job of making a character that has been put through the ringer over the past 10 years as accessible as if he was brand new. This issue has him stop a kidnapping from being committed by The Spot, try to go back to being a lawyer, and start researching a mystery that is pretty interesting. This is a back to basics approach to the character that I hope DC takes with their re-launch.
I give this 5 out of 5 batarangs. I called my local comic shop, www.poepoz.net, and had the owner put this book on my pull list. Make mine DC, with a Marvel title or two. If there is a better book being published by Marvel at this time I do not know about it.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Now This is Worth the Wait!
In 1994, DC Comics hired a writer named James Robinson to write a book titled Starman. It was spun out of the Zero Hour event and was about a legacy character who very few mainstream comic fans knew. It was a hit and the series ended 7 years later in 2001. DC has recently released the entire series in Omnibus format and if you have never read it you should pick it up and try it.
With the spoilers and solicts for the DCnU in September, James Robinson was missing from the creator list. He has been writing JLA for DC and people were beginning to speculate about why he was absent.
We now have the answer. He is revisiting the world of Starman with a new 12 issue mini-series that is debuting in October. Take it away DC.
THE SHADE #1
Written by JAMES ROBINSON
Art by CULLY HAMNER
Cover by TONY HARRIS
1:10 Variant cover by CULLY HAMNER
On sale OCTOBER 12 * 1 of 12, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US * RATED T+
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. See the Previews order form for more information.
James Robinson returns to the world of his acclaimed STARMAN series with a new 12-issue series starring the antihero known as The Shade! An attack at the Starman museum kicks off a globe-hopping, centuries spanning quest that will irrevocably change The Shade's life, and ultimately shed light on his true origin! Artist extraordinaire Cully Hamner (RED) kicks off the series, and upcoming issues will feature art by such luminaries as Darwyn Cooke, Javier Pulido, Jill Thompson, Frazer Irving and Gene Ha!
This is very exciting for fans of his Starman work....who knows maybe this will spin into an ongoing in a year after the mini-series ends. It is being published under the Dark line in the DCnU, so it will contain some of the characteristic mood and material we loved about the Starman series. Go to your local shop and pre-order it right now....you will be glad you did. Here is the cover for issue #1.
With the spoilers and solicts for the DCnU in September, James Robinson was missing from the creator list. He has been writing JLA for DC and people were beginning to speculate about why he was absent.
We now have the answer. He is revisiting the world of Starman with a new 12 issue mini-series that is debuting in October. Take it away DC.
THE SHADE #1
Written by JAMES ROBINSON
Art by CULLY HAMNER
Cover by TONY HARRIS
1:10 Variant cover by CULLY HAMNER
On sale OCTOBER 12 * 1 of 12, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US * RATED T+
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. See the Previews order form for more information.
James Robinson returns to the world of his acclaimed STARMAN series with a new 12-issue series starring the antihero known as The Shade! An attack at the Starman museum kicks off a globe-hopping, centuries spanning quest that will irrevocably change The Shade's life, and ultimately shed light on his true origin! Artist extraordinaire Cully Hamner (RED) kicks off the series, and upcoming issues will feature art by such luminaries as Darwyn Cooke, Javier Pulido, Jill Thompson, Frazer Irving and Gene Ha!
This is very exciting for fans of his Starman work....who knows maybe this will spin into an ongoing in a year after the mini-series ends. It is being published under the Dark line in the DCnU, so it will contain some of the characteristic mood and material we loved about the Starman series. Go to your local shop and pre-order it right now....you will be glad you did. Here is the cover for issue #1.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
WOW!!!! What a September!
I have recently had a chance to look at the newest Previews and all I can say for what is shipping in September is WOW!
First, Dark Horse has Buffy season 9 issue #1, Roy Thomas writing the ongoing Conan Road of Kings, and all of the Star Wars books.
DC has their re-launch of 52 new #1 titles, including new #1's of Action Comics and Detective Comics. This has the comic world buzzing right now about all of the possible story ideas and where the company can go from here.
Zenescope has all of the Grimm Fairy Tales books including a new Neverland book. Plus their newest hit, The Fly and a soon to be hit Raven Gregory's horror book The Theater.
Dynamite Entertainment has a new Bionic Man series written by none other than Kevin Smith. They also have a comic adaptation of George R.R. Martin's A Game of Thrones beginning as well. This could be a hot book considering the popularity of the HBO series based on the book.
Marvel is coming close to a conclusion with the Fear Itself story and all of its tie-ins. The Ultimate universe is shipping issue 2 of Spider-Man and Ultimates and a new #1 of Ultimate X-Men. The mutants are taking center stage along with Fear Itself leading to the new status quo in October.
It is the end of an era in Image because long time Witchblade writer Ron Marz is leaving the book after this months' issue #150.
There are more books than I have money for. Luckily for me my local shop, which can be found online at www.poepoz.net offers a good subscription discount. Look up the information online because it is good for online subscribers as well.
Here are my can't wait picks of the month for September.
The Theater #1
Detective Comics #1
A Game of Thrones #1
Action Comics #1
Buffy Season 9 #1
First, Dark Horse has Buffy season 9 issue #1, Roy Thomas writing the ongoing Conan Road of Kings, and all of the Star Wars books.
DC has their re-launch of 52 new #1 titles, including new #1's of Action Comics and Detective Comics. This has the comic world buzzing right now about all of the possible story ideas and where the company can go from here.
Zenescope has all of the Grimm Fairy Tales books including a new Neverland book. Plus their newest hit, The Fly and a soon to be hit Raven Gregory's horror book The Theater.
Dynamite Entertainment has a new Bionic Man series written by none other than Kevin Smith. They also have a comic adaptation of George R.R. Martin's A Game of Thrones beginning as well. This could be a hot book considering the popularity of the HBO series based on the book.
Marvel is coming close to a conclusion with the Fear Itself story and all of its tie-ins. The Ultimate universe is shipping issue 2 of Spider-Man and Ultimates and a new #1 of Ultimate X-Men. The mutants are taking center stage along with Fear Itself leading to the new status quo in October.
It is the end of an era in Image because long time Witchblade writer Ron Marz is leaving the book after this months' issue #150.
There are more books than I have money for. Luckily for me my local shop, which can be found online at www.poepoz.net offers a good subscription discount. Look up the information online because it is good for online subscribers as well.
Here are my can't wait picks of the month for September.
Monday, June 27, 2011
The Best Book You're Probably Not Reading Right Now.
Grimm Fairy Tales and all the other books being published by Zenescope Entertainment are some very good books. I was skeptical when they first appeared because they reminded me of the bad-girl books from the 90's, which were light on story, great art, but essentially just T & A books.
I have read every one of the books in this series and all other series in this universe. When they first started this series it was a little tough to read because the writers were just starting to find their voice. As the world they were creating started to solidify, the characters began to find their own voice, and things really started to gel.
Art has always been a high point for this series. Sometimes there is a little too much risque art for my taste, but it is good nonetheless.
The entire universe is starting to come together now during "The Dream Eater Saga" which is bringing all the characters and worlds together. If you pick it up now it may confuse a new reader. My suggestion to you is to start with the first trade, or the hardback that collects the first two trades. If you do you will pick all of them up within a few months and be hooked. They have even released a source book for all the characters, worlds, and events.
I think you should run out to your local comic shop or call Poe Poz and order the trades or visit www.poepoz.net to order. You will be glad you did. I leave you with another cover to entice you to buy soon.
Friday, June 24, 2011
Review: Brightest Day Aftermath: The Search for Swamp Thing
This is a book that should be labeled required reading for the DCnU launch in September. It reintroduces John Constantine and Swamp Thing back into the DCU just in time for the re-launch. It even introduces on of Constantine's long time associates Chas into the universe.
This book is well written, the only problem with it is that if you don't know who Constantine or Swamp Thing are you may be lost. It does no introductions of the characters other than Constantine remembering Batman from the original Crisis. It brings in Zatanna as well, which is good since she will be part of Constantine's JL Dark come September.
I am not going to spoil the book for you, you need to go to Poe Poz and buy a copy to read, but I will say that it should be read by those who are comics fans and want a glimpse into how the events of the re-launch are being set up. If you have not read DC and are interested for September, it is a good book, but you will need to ask a few questions of your local comic shop staff on who the characters are and maybe get them to explain where Constantine and Swamp Thing have been for 20+ years.
This book gets a 3 out of 5 batarangs from me. If it had more character introduction it would have been higher. I use batarangs instead of stars because a) I am a Batman apologist, b) I am the one writing, and c)they are cooler than stars.
Here is the cover for this issue for those interested.
This book is well written, the only problem with it is that if you don't know who Constantine or Swamp Thing are you may be lost. It does no introductions of the characters other than Constantine remembering Batman from the original Crisis. It brings in Zatanna as well, which is good since she will be part of Constantine's JL Dark come September.
I am not going to spoil the book for you, you need to go to Poe Poz and buy a copy to read, but I will say that it should be read by those who are comics fans and want a glimpse into how the events of the re-launch are being set up. If you have not read DC and are interested for September, it is a good book, but you will need to ask a few questions of your local comic shop staff on who the characters are and maybe get them to explain where Constantine and Swamp Thing have been for 20+ years.
This book gets a 3 out of 5 batarangs from me. If it had more character introduction it would have been higher. I use batarangs instead of stars because a) I am a Batman apologist, b) I am the one writing, and c)they are cooler than stars.
Here is the cover for this issue for those interested.
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