Hello dear readers, for those of you that have been keeping up to date on current events you know that it is, in fact, 2011. Therefore 2010 is behind us.
But many great things happened in the world of Comics in 2010... and they can't go unnoticed. So I decided that I would give out the award for "Best...." in a few categories related to the funny books that I love so much.
Without further ado... the 1st annual Brookies.
BEST WRITER: This Brookie designates the writer who crafted the best stories and was... the best writer. And the nominees are...
+ Mark Millar (Kick Ass 2, Nemesis, Superior, Ultimate Avengers, and others)
+ Jason Aaron (PunisherMAX, Scalped, Wolverine: Weapon X, Wolverine)
+ Garth Ennis (The Boys and Others)
+ Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead, Astounding Wolfman, Haunt, and others)
+ Geoff Johns (Blackest Night, Brightest Day, Green Lantern, The Flash, and others)
And the winner is..... Robert Kirkman.
It seems only right that Kirkman wins this award. Even though Millar and Aaron had stellar years, Kirkman continues to write compelling stories with heavy focus on characters which I love.
BEST ARTIST: Writing is only half the creative process, this category rewards the visual half of Comic production.
+Steve McNiven (Nemesis)
+Steve Dillon (PunisherMAX, Ultimate Avengers 3)
+Francis Manupal (The Flash)
+Jason Howards (The Astounding Wolfman)
+Ryan Ottley (Invincible)
And the winner is... Steve McNiven.
Nemesis was fantastic in no small part to the beautiful and chaotic art of McNiven who helped give violent life to Millar's story about a real world super villain.
BEST LIMITED SERIES (Non Crossover): Not every series starts with the intention of a long run, this category praises the best limited series, as a rule they had to start in 2010, even if they haven't finished yet.
+Nemesis: The story of a super villain and the cop trying to stop him.
+Nancy in Hell: A girl fights her way through and out of hell, encountering zombies, beasts, and making out with Lucifer himself.
+Neonomicon: A modern update of Lovecraftian mythology, told by Alan Moore... the god-king of comics.
+Hit-Monkey: The "year one" tale of Marvel's monkey man slayer.
+Ultimate Avengers 3: A black ops team doing The Ultimate Universes dirty work, although there are three only one is nominated here.
And the winner is... Nemesis.
This should be no surprise to any readers of my CBW posts simply because I have given all the Nemesis issues above 9's. The story was compelling, the dialogue unrelenting, and the art fantastic... but it's Millar and McNiven so all that stuff was obvious.
BEST NEW SERIES: A category to praise any series that had an issue #1 released this year.
+Secret Avengers: A black ops team that consists of Marvel's bad asses doing dirty work.
+MorningGlories: A boarding school teaches 6 new students all kinds of new reasons to hate school.
+Wolverine: A revival of one of Marvel's most famous characters, kicking off with said character fighting his way out of hell.
+Namor: The First Mutant: An exciting return for Namor to his own title.
And the Winner is..... MorningGlories.
A truly fantastic start. MorningGlories weaves intrigue, romance, and teenage angst better than most of today's teen based fiction, even though it's not targeted at that demographic.
BEST COMPANY: A Category praising the company that provided the best stories in 2010
+DC
+Marvel
+Image
+Dark Horse
+IDW
+Dynamite
And the Winner is..... Marvel.
While Brightest Day was a let down, Marvel's Shadowland as well as memorable individual titles led to a very fine year from the House of Ideas, here's hoping they can continue to wow me in 2011.
BEST SERIES (On Going)
+ Captain America
+ Invincible
+ The Walking Dead
+ The Boys
+ Scalped
And the Winner is..... Scalped.
Scalped has been consistently one of the best series on the racks and the recently concluded "Unwanted" arc cemented this as not only my favorite series at the moment, but the best series to keep going strong from 2009 to 2010 and into 2011.
Well there's what Dr. Brooklyn is telling you to like when it comes to comics in 2010. Stay tuned with me through out 2011 and I'll keep you up to speed on what's worth liking and what's worth passing.
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Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Comic Book Wednesday Part 3: The Rest
Take heart, dear reader, there are only two more reviews for you to read, but they are also two of the best comics of the week.
SCALPED #43
Words by: Jason Aaron
Art by: Jason LaTour
It's kind of strange, I've always hated Wooster Karnow, and yet... because Aaron is such a great writer I actually feel a little for him. Not a lot, but enough for me to like a one and done starring the hate able sheriff. I guess like doesn't even cover it, perhaps truly enjoyed would better convey my emotional response to this issue. Although far from the best of Scalped, 43 holds some touching moments and was an interesting change of pace... even though I would have wanted a continuation of Unwanted which had some of the best comics I've read this year. Back to the issue at hand, the affair is genuine Aaron and Karnow is his typical braggart self but when faced with a man who's actually done what he claims to Karnow feels all kinds of inadequacy. My only complaint would be the art, after the tremendous work of Guera, LaTour's work seems to rely too much on imitation. Other than that this issue is another win for Scalped and Jason Aaron.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (9.5/10)
THE WALKING DEAD #79
Words by: Robert Kirkman
Art by: Charlie Adlard
In terms of The Walking Dead, this was an average issue. In terms of most comics this was a great issue. With roamers surrounding the town and internal struggles, Rick and Company are up the creek with out a paddle with a new arc in the next issue. Adlard continues to give some of the best art in all of comics and Kirkman continues to earn all the praise he gets, but for the final issue of an arc this issue felt a little rushed, I know that 79 is just set up for 80, but still I've come to expect a bit better from Kirkman... even though it's a good issue. Other than the last panel, there seems to be little major build up, yet that final page is so mouth watering that I can't wait for #80.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (8.75/10)
After more typing than I have typed for any previous CBW I think I'm content to say good night and have a happy thanksgiving.
P.S. Next week (due to the holiday) new comics come out on Thursday so my reviews won't hit until Thursday or Friday... because I know you'll be waiting to read them
SCALPED #43
Words by: Jason Aaron
Art by: Jason LaTour
It's kind of strange, I've always hated Wooster Karnow, and yet... because Aaron is such a great writer I actually feel a little for him. Not a lot, but enough for me to like a one and done starring the hate able sheriff. I guess like doesn't even cover it, perhaps truly enjoyed would better convey my emotional response to this issue. Although far from the best of Scalped, 43 holds some touching moments and was an interesting change of pace... even though I would have wanted a continuation of Unwanted which had some of the best comics I've read this year. Back to the issue at hand, the affair is genuine Aaron and Karnow is his typical braggart self but when faced with a man who's actually done what he claims to Karnow feels all kinds of inadequacy. My only complaint would be the art, after the tremendous work of Guera, LaTour's work seems to rely too much on imitation. Other than that this issue is another win for Scalped and Jason Aaron.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (9.5/10)
THE WALKING DEAD #79
Words by: Robert Kirkman
Art by: Charlie Adlard
In terms of The Walking Dead, this was an average issue. In terms of most comics this was a great issue. With roamers surrounding the town and internal struggles, Rick and Company are up the creek with out a paddle with a new arc in the next issue. Adlard continues to give some of the best art in all of comics and Kirkman continues to earn all the praise he gets, but for the final issue of an arc this issue felt a little rushed, I know that 79 is just set up for 80, but still I've come to expect a bit better from Kirkman... even though it's a good issue. Other than the last panel, there seems to be little major build up, yet that final page is so mouth watering that I can't wait for #80.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (8.75/10)
After more typing than I have typed for any previous CBW I think I'm content to say good night and have a happy thanksgiving.
P.S. Next week (due to the holiday) new comics come out on Thursday so my reviews won't hit until Thursday or Friday... because I know you'll be waiting to read them
Comic Book Wednesday Part 2: Marvel
Remember my promise of 10 marvel reviews? Well you should because it was only like 2 minutes ago... but here they are!
CAPTAIN AMERICA #612
Words by: Ed Brubaker
Art by: Butch Guice
The Trial of Captain America is on... well, the pre-trial is on. This issue doesn't really deal with the trial, other than a bunch of set up. Brubaker introduces us to Bucky's Lawyer, and there are a few scenes with her that make up the meat of the issue, but there is also the interesting sub plot of Sin being freed by Master Man with hopes of Reich's and Aryan nations all around. But that's pretty much it, still setting up all the players in the trial, there isn't anything truly ground breaking in this issue. It's good, don't get me wrong, but there's no real substance, it's all just expository scenes and interactions. I also can't help but notice the constant presence of Steve who it seems is making his way firmly back into the Cap main title... I'll let you think of that what you will.
Dr. Brooklyn says: AT LEAST READ this issue (7/10)
DEADPOOL #29
Words by: Dan Way
Art by: Carlo Barberi
Deadpool's main title is really the only one worth a darn at the current time, and this issue reassures it's readers that yes... it is worth a darn. Mixing the hilarious antics of Deadpool with such serious characters as Steve Rogers, Black Widow, and Moon Knight was a genius stroke by Way. In the conclusion to possibly the best arc since Monkey Business (yeah I know there's only been like... 2) Deadpool uses his own brand of "tactical genius" to bring Dr. Bong down, all the way cracking funny jokes and saving the day, truly becoming a hero. Now I'm curious as to where this arc will send the Merc with a Mouth next. Barberi's art continues to be some of my favorite art out there and the writing is returning to some of it's best moments.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (8.5/10)
DEADPOOL: PULP #3 (of 4)
Words by: Adam Glass and Mike Benson
Art by: Laurence Campbell
I know it's a constant gripe but you'll only have to hear it one more time... this is a great series, but a horrible Deadpool series. I believe given an actual Deadpool 616 title Glass and Benson could knock it out of the park, because they truly have a great grasp on his inner monologue, it's just that they've made the external dialogue of Wade so not Deadpool-y and the rest of the series is so not Deadpool-y that I can't truly love this series as much as I want to. This issue finds Wade flashing back to a war (which war is not specified) at the same time General Stryfe is instituting his master stroke to start WWIII and return America to it's natural state... one of war. The art is superb and the writing is exactly what you'd want in a story like this, except when there are actually any genuine Deadpool moments they seem more out of place than if Batman decided to wear a lime green cowl. I do recommend this series greatly because I like it and I'm positive you will too, but don't go in expecting to get Deadpool squaring off with a hit-man whose a monkey.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (9/10)
INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #32
Words by: Matt Fraction
Art by: Salvador Larroca
If you've been reading this blog regularly you know I've been losing my faith in Invincible Iron Man. Luckily for the money counters at Marvel Fraction was able to revive my faith in him with a good issue, bringing back what I loved about the earlier issues of this series. Instead of Tony Stark just moaning about the environment and running Oil out of business we get to see Tony being Iron Man and delivering repulsor based whoop-ass to the drones and Detroit Steel. But even cooler than that we get to see Pepper and Rhodey destroying drones too, giving us the first mission for Team: Iron Man. The issue returns to the action aspects of the first arc (The Five Nightmares) and gives both Pepper and Rhodey some development to the side, showing that with a threat like this Tony can't lone wolf it. Larocca's art is some of the best I saw this week and with visuals like this it's easy to forgive sins of the past.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (9/10)
NAMOR: THE FIRST MUTANT #4
Words by: Stuart Moore
Art by: Andres Guinaldo
What a way to end the first arc of a series! In a final climactic showdown Namor fights his grandfather and leader of the Aqueos Thakorr, while his team is out fighting the rest of the threat in true Return of the Jedi fashion. The art is slightly off, with Guinaldo attempting to recreate Olivetti's art from issue's 1-3. But other than the slight gripe about the art style this was one of my favorite issues this week. As a Namor fan I am really excited to see when Moore takes this series when it leaves the "Curse of the Mutants" banner and begins to deal with some original plot lines. This series should definitely be on your radar, because I have a feeling that it'll keep getting better and better.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (9/10)
SECRET AVENGERS #7
Words by: Ed Brubaker
Art by: Mike Deodato
Although another exposition heavy issue from Brubaker (see above) SA sets up a lot of plot lines that the first arc indicates will be brought to a glorious conclusion. Shang-Chi's father is proved to be risen, which spells disaster for the rest of the world. And as such the Secret Avengers begin to mobilize with sweet fights (beautifully portrayed by Deodato) and intrigue (beautifully written by Brubaker) all leading up to a big reveal of another member of the Shadow Council, John Steele... the first Super Soldier. In what is quickly becoming one of my favorite series, Brubaker continues to develop the team dynamic of the Avengers and we get not only a cool martial arts story, but a cool military story as well... all added up to an awesome issue of an awesome comic.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (9/10)
SHADOWLAND: BLOOD ON THE STREETS
Words by: Antony Johnston
Art by: Wellington Alves
I am really sad that Shadowland is ending, but with the continuing amount of good issues coming out as of "3 of 3"s and "4 of 4"s the pain is being comforted. In the stunning conclusion to Blood on the Streets, or the story of Misty Knight, Paladin, Silver Sable, and Shroud hunting down the fake Hand. In one of the best twists of Shadowland yet, revealing that the cops have taken advantage of the Hand's fear tactics to bring "justice" to the criminals that escaped real justice. But, the way Johnston frames how Misty and crew deal out real justice is quite interesting, reminding the readers in the midst of a crossover that is questioning the effectiveness of the police that real justice isn't anybody who kills a criminal. Alves gives gritty visuals and closes off this mini with a vengeance. I can honestly say that after SL:Moon Knight Blood on the Streets was my favorite mini.
SHADOWLAND: POWER MAN
Words by: Fred Van Lente
Art by: Mahmud Asrar & Ray-Anthony Height
Another end to a Shadowland mini... another fantastic end to a Shadowland mini. I may have said some unkind things about SL:PM over the course of the last few months, but this last issue actually begins to redeem the series a little. With the final assault on Shadowland happening Power Man has gone in secretly to rescue his cousin, which results in the Beast of the Hand thinking he could take Power Man... long story short he was wrong. The story ends with Power Man realizing that he can't do it alone and if anyone can teach him things, it's Danny Rand, a.k.a. The Immortal Iron Fist. I also liked the semi Rocky III end, with Power Man and Iron Fist sparring in Rand's dojo. I will admit that I didn't like the series, but I will also admit that this was a great capstone and the best issue of the mini.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (8.75/10)
ULTIMATE AVENGERS 3 #4 (of 6)
Words by: Mark Millar
Art by: Steve Dillon
I must begin by saying that Blade breaking up a scene from Twilight was probably the best Twilight Parody yet. I have found that when an issue starts that strong it usually declines a little... unless it's written by Mark Millar, and then the only place it can go is up. And it goes up, up, and away. With Captain America breaking free and the Stark brothers unwilling to admit that Cap isn't just infected, but a Vampire, Blade relates the Ultimate history of Vampire hunters and reveals who's in Starks Mark I armor. Speaking of that suit of armor, Nerd Hulk whose now Vampire Nerd Hulk, begins to get a little cocky leading to a show of strength between Anthony and Nerd Hulk... spoiler alert Hulks always win the shows of strength. The writing continues to be top notch stuff with great art from a living legend Mr. Steve Dillon. With a set up of epic proportions coming this series is just outside my Top 5 Comics series, and this issue is my favorite of the week.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (10/10)
UNCANNY X-FORCE #2
Words by: Rick Remender
Art by: Jerome Opena
So issue one of this series was good... issue 2 was great. Following up with UCF's mission to kill the child Apocalypse, we see Wolverine toughening up his team... except Deadpool. When the team locates the child on the Moon, they set out to find him... only to bump into War, Pestilence, Conquest, and Death... leading to an epic fight in space. But the team is still a little green and they get captured, and Apocalypse will decide how they die. I like how Apocalypse is being portrayed like a cross between Damian and Rosemary's Baby being raised and groomed to bring the end of days. The art by Opena is just what the writing by Remender demands, I am quite impressed by this creative team and am looking forward to more... hopefully a lot more.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (9/10)
Whew... did you have as much pain in your fingers reading that as I did typing it? No? Oh, well never mind then. But I still have two more to review so stay tuned for "The Rest."
CAPTAIN AMERICA #612
Words by: Ed Brubaker
Art by: Butch Guice
The Trial of Captain America is on... well, the pre-trial is on. This issue doesn't really deal with the trial, other than a bunch of set up. Brubaker introduces us to Bucky's Lawyer, and there are a few scenes with her that make up the meat of the issue, but there is also the interesting sub plot of Sin being freed by Master Man with hopes of Reich's and Aryan nations all around. But that's pretty much it, still setting up all the players in the trial, there isn't anything truly ground breaking in this issue. It's good, don't get me wrong, but there's no real substance, it's all just expository scenes and interactions. I also can't help but notice the constant presence of Steve who it seems is making his way firmly back into the Cap main title... I'll let you think of that what you will.
Dr. Brooklyn says: AT LEAST READ this issue (7/10)
DEADPOOL #29
Words by: Dan Way
Art by: Carlo Barberi
Deadpool's main title is really the only one worth a darn at the current time, and this issue reassures it's readers that yes... it is worth a darn. Mixing the hilarious antics of Deadpool with such serious characters as Steve Rogers, Black Widow, and Moon Knight was a genius stroke by Way. In the conclusion to possibly the best arc since Monkey Business (yeah I know there's only been like... 2) Deadpool uses his own brand of "tactical genius" to bring Dr. Bong down, all the way cracking funny jokes and saving the day, truly becoming a hero. Now I'm curious as to where this arc will send the Merc with a Mouth next. Barberi's art continues to be some of my favorite art out there and the writing is returning to some of it's best moments.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (8.5/10)
DEADPOOL: PULP #3 (of 4)
Words by: Adam Glass and Mike Benson
Art by: Laurence Campbell
I know it's a constant gripe but you'll only have to hear it one more time... this is a great series, but a horrible Deadpool series. I believe given an actual Deadpool 616 title Glass and Benson could knock it out of the park, because they truly have a great grasp on his inner monologue, it's just that they've made the external dialogue of Wade so not Deadpool-y and the rest of the series is so not Deadpool-y that I can't truly love this series as much as I want to. This issue finds Wade flashing back to a war (which war is not specified) at the same time General Stryfe is instituting his master stroke to start WWIII and return America to it's natural state... one of war. The art is superb and the writing is exactly what you'd want in a story like this, except when there are actually any genuine Deadpool moments they seem more out of place than if Batman decided to wear a lime green cowl. I do recommend this series greatly because I like it and I'm positive you will too, but don't go in expecting to get Deadpool squaring off with a hit-man whose a monkey.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (9/10)
INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #32
Words by: Matt Fraction
Art by: Salvador Larroca
If you've been reading this blog regularly you know I've been losing my faith in Invincible Iron Man. Luckily for the money counters at Marvel Fraction was able to revive my faith in him with a good issue, bringing back what I loved about the earlier issues of this series. Instead of Tony Stark just moaning about the environment and running Oil out of business we get to see Tony being Iron Man and delivering repulsor based whoop-ass to the drones and Detroit Steel. But even cooler than that we get to see Pepper and Rhodey destroying drones too, giving us the first mission for Team: Iron Man. The issue returns to the action aspects of the first arc (The Five Nightmares) and gives both Pepper and Rhodey some development to the side, showing that with a threat like this Tony can't lone wolf it. Larocca's art is some of the best I saw this week and with visuals like this it's easy to forgive sins of the past.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (9/10)
NAMOR: THE FIRST MUTANT #4
Words by: Stuart Moore
Art by: Andres Guinaldo
What a way to end the first arc of a series! In a final climactic showdown Namor fights his grandfather and leader of the Aqueos Thakorr, while his team is out fighting the rest of the threat in true Return of the Jedi fashion. The art is slightly off, with Guinaldo attempting to recreate Olivetti's art from issue's 1-3. But other than the slight gripe about the art style this was one of my favorite issues this week. As a Namor fan I am really excited to see when Moore takes this series when it leaves the "Curse of the Mutants" banner and begins to deal with some original plot lines. This series should definitely be on your radar, because I have a feeling that it'll keep getting better and better.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (9/10)
SECRET AVENGERS #7
Words by: Ed Brubaker
Art by: Mike Deodato
Although another exposition heavy issue from Brubaker (see above) SA sets up a lot of plot lines that the first arc indicates will be brought to a glorious conclusion. Shang-Chi's father is proved to be risen, which spells disaster for the rest of the world. And as such the Secret Avengers begin to mobilize with sweet fights (beautifully portrayed by Deodato) and intrigue (beautifully written by Brubaker) all leading up to a big reveal of another member of the Shadow Council, John Steele... the first Super Soldier. In what is quickly becoming one of my favorite series, Brubaker continues to develop the team dynamic of the Avengers and we get not only a cool martial arts story, but a cool military story as well... all added up to an awesome issue of an awesome comic.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (9/10)
SHADOWLAND: BLOOD ON THE STREETS
Words by: Antony Johnston
Art by: Wellington Alves
I am really sad that Shadowland is ending, but with the continuing amount of good issues coming out as of "3 of 3"s and "4 of 4"s the pain is being comforted. In the stunning conclusion to Blood on the Streets, or the story of Misty Knight, Paladin, Silver Sable, and Shroud hunting down the fake Hand. In one of the best twists of Shadowland yet, revealing that the cops have taken advantage of the Hand's fear tactics to bring "justice" to the criminals that escaped real justice. But, the way Johnston frames how Misty and crew deal out real justice is quite interesting, reminding the readers in the midst of a crossover that is questioning the effectiveness of the police that real justice isn't anybody who kills a criminal. Alves gives gritty visuals and closes off this mini with a vengeance. I can honestly say that after SL:Moon Knight Blood on the Streets was my favorite mini.
SHADOWLAND: POWER MAN
Words by: Fred Van Lente
Art by: Mahmud Asrar & Ray-Anthony Height
Another end to a Shadowland mini... another fantastic end to a Shadowland mini. I may have said some unkind things about SL:PM over the course of the last few months, but this last issue actually begins to redeem the series a little. With the final assault on Shadowland happening Power Man has gone in secretly to rescue his cousin, which results in the Beast of the Hand thinking he could take Power Man... long story short he was wrong. The story ends with Power Man realizing that he can't do it alone and if anyone can teach him things, it's Danny Rand, a.k.a. The Immortal Iron Fist. I also liked the semi Rocky III end, with Power Man and Iron Fist sparring in Rand's dojo. I will admit that I didn't like the series, but I will also admit that this was a great capstone and the best issue of the mini.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (8.75/10)
ULTIMATE AVENGERS 3 #4 (of 6)
Words by: Mark Millar
Art by: Steve Dillon
I must begin by saying that Blade breaking up a scene from Twilight was probably the best Twilight Parody yet. I have found that when an issue starts that strong it usually declines a little... unless it's written by Mark Millar, and then the only place it can go is up. And it goes up, up, and away. With Captain America breaking free and the Stark brothers unwilling to admit that Cap isn't just infected, but a Vampire, Blade relates the Ultimate history of Vampire hunters and reveals who's in Starks Mark I armor. Speaking of that suit of armor, Nerd Hulk whose now Vampire Nerd Hulk, begins to get a little cocky leading to a show of strength between Anthony and Nerd Hulk... spoiler alert Hulks always win the shows of strength. The writing continues to be top notch stuff with great art from a living legend Mr. Steve Dillon. With a set up of epic proportions coming this series is just outside my Top 5 Comics series, and this issue is my favorite of the week.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (10/10)
UNCANNY X-FORCE #2
Words by: Rick Remender
Art by: Jerome Opena
So issue one of this series was good... issue 2 was great. Following up with UCF's mission to kill the child Apocalypse, we see Wolverine toughening up his team... except Deadpool. When the team locates the child on the Moon, they set out to find him... only to bump into War, Pestilence, Conquest, and Death... leading to an epic fight in space. But the team is still a little green and they get captured, and Apocalypse will decide how they die. I like how Apocalypse is being portrayed like a cross between Damian and Rosemary's Baby being raised and groomed to bring the end of days. The art by Opena is just what the writing by Remender demands, I am quite impressed by this creative team and am looking forward to more... hopefully a lot more.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (9/10)
Whew... did you have as much pain in your fingers reading that as I did typing it? No? Oh, well never mind then. But I still have two more to review so stay tuned for "The Rest."
Comic Book Wednesday Part 1:DC
Yeah, it's that time of the week already... time for some more of my Comic Book Wednesday entries discussing the comic books I bought this Wednesday. To begin with I've decided to go with DC, so... here we go.
BATMAN AND ROBIN #17
Words by: Paul Cornell
Art by: Scott McDaniel
I never thought I'd say it... but I miss Grant Morrison. Although I didn't review any of them I read the first 16 issues of this series over the last few weeks and I fell in love with this series, and then when I found out that Peter Tomasi (Green Lantern Corps) would be taking over I was thrilled, but then I found out Cornell would be doing a three issue interim arc and I thought that it would be alright. Faithful readers... it is not alright. The plot seems alright, a cult that is trying to find the missing piece of their wedding (the bride and groom) and it is revealed that the missing Bride is a woman that has recently been robbed from her grave, and used to date Batman. See? The Plot is kind of creative... but the dialogue is... hideous. I'm relatively new to the works of Cornell, so this might be the norm for him, but it all just seems so weak and disheartening after Morrison's amazing run on the series. The art is kind of average, and as such doesn't really help or hinder Cornell's writing. I don't know how much this arc will set up Tomasi's run so I'm going to check it out just in case, but dear reader if you haven't jumped on yet... wait until issue #20 when Tomasi takes over, jumping in now would be like waiting to dive off a diving board until a person has drifted into the landing zone on an inner tube.
Dr. Brooklyn says: PASS this issue (4/10)
JUSTICE LEAGUE: GENERATION LOST #14
Words by: Judd Winick
Art by: Aaron Lopresti
Let me get this crack out of the way... I think a more appropriate cover would have been this. All kidding aside, the issue isn't a rip off... per say. I mean, yes a hero from the modern times getting sent to a dystopia where giant robots are killing heroes does sound a lot like the Uncanny X-men issues that make up Days of Future Past, but here the future is a different story. Captain Atom (who dueled with Magog in the last issue) finds himself 112 years in the future, teamed up with a grizzled team of Justice League descendants. Together they embarked to shut off an OMAC reactor... they don't and in the fight they realize that Captain Atom must come back tot he modern time and stop Max Lord from killing Wonder Woman which kicks off the war that lead to the dystopia that the heroes are in. Although not the best issue of JL:GL it's far from the worst, mixing a cool plot line with a cool future JL and bringing the climax that much closer. Winick continues to weave his tale in a splendid fashion, easily making this the best Brightest Day tie-in.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (8.75/10)
So there's DC, a good and a bad... a little short though. But don't fret, I have 10 issues from marvel coming your way!
BATMAN AND ROBIN #17
Words by: Paul Cornell
Art by: Scott McDaniel
I never thought I'd say it... but I miss Grant Morrison. Although I didn't review any of them I read the first 16 issues of this series over the last few weeks and I fell in love with this series, and then when I found out that Peter Tomasi (Green Lantern Corps) would be taking over I was thrilled, but then I found out Cornell would be doing a three issue interim arc and I thought that it would be alright. Faithful readers... it is not alright. The plot seems alright, a cult that is trying to find the missing piece of their wedding (the bride and groom) and it is revealed that the missing Bride is a woman that has recently been robbed from her grave, and used to date Batman. See? The Plot is kind of creative... but the dialogue is... hideous. I'm relatively new to the works of Cornell, so this might be the norm for him, but it all just seems so weak and disheartening after Morrison's amazing run on the series. The art is kind of average, and as such doesn't really help or hinder Cornell's writing. I don't know how much this arc will set up Tomasi's run so I'm going to check it out just in case, but dear reader if you haven't jumped on yet... wait until issue #20 when Tomasi takes over, jumping in now would be like waiting to dive off a diving board until a person has drifted into the landing zone on an inner tube.
Dr. Brooklyn says: PASS this issue (4/10)
JUSTICE LEAGUE: GENERATION LOST #14
Words by: Judd Winick
Art by: Aaron Lopresti
Let me get this crack out of the way... I think a more appropriate cover would have been this. All kidding aside, the issue isn't a rip off... per say. I mean, yes a hero from the modern times getting sent to a dystopia where giant robots are killing heroes does sound a lot like the Uncanny X-men issues that make up Days of Future Past, but here the future is a different story. Captain Atom (who dueled with Magog in the last issue) finds himself 112 years in the future, teamed up with a grizzled team of Justice League descendants. Together they embarked to shut off an OMAC reactor... they don't and in the fight they realize that Captain Atom must come back tot he modern time and stop Max Lord from killing Wonder Woman which kicks off the war that lead to the dystopia that the heroes are in. Although not the best issue of JL:GL it's far from the worst, mixing a cool plot line with a cool future JL and bringing the climax that much closer. Winick continues to weave his tale in a splendid fashion, easily making this the best Brightest Day tie-in.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (8.75/10)
So there's DC, a good and a bad... a little short though. But don't fret, I have 10 issues from marvel coming your way!
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Comic Book Wednesday Part 3: The Rest
So here;s the third and final section of this week's CBW triumvirate... loosely title The Rest.
The Astounding Wolf-Man #25
Words by Robert Kirkman
Art by: Jason Howard
Because #24 came out before this blog started you have never heard my love of this series, and as such you don't know how sad this final issue made me. I have a few problems with this issue, the first one being how Zechariah (the primary antagonist for most the series) gets taken out in a fistful of seconds. I know the issue was supposed to be about the Elder and Gary Hampton (the eponymous Wolf-Man) and their duel, but Zechariah deserved better... at least death by Gary in payback for Rebecca (Gary's wife). My second problem is the ending... or lack there of. This issue was supposed to be the final issue of the series, and it is... but with the first ending in which Dracula is shown rejoicing the demise of the Elder and Zechariah and talking about his grand plan... we're left craving more, at least the other ending has been told when we'll get more, Kirkman outlines in Fang-Mail that GTG #3 will include the Wolf Corps. But beyond those gripes, I think this was a fitting end, with all the other loose ends being wrapped up quite nicely. I want to take this chance to thank Robert Kirkman and Jason Howard for giving us this great series (even though I know they've never heard of this blog).
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (9.5/10) Also... definitely go get the first three tpbs and pick up vol. 4 when it drops in a week or so.
THE BOYS: HIGHLAND LADDIE #4 (of 6)
Words by: Garth Ennis
Art by: Jphn Mcrea
For those keeping score my problem with HL has been the ubiquity of Scottish slang that is unknown to people who don't live in that area... luckily this issue has little to none of that. Instead we get the back story of Annie "The Lamplighter" January, also known as Wee' Hughie's former dame. The issue isn't nearly as good as #47 in which the two broke up, but there is needed back story and some touching dialogue showing once again why Ennis is one of the best at what he does... but what he does isn't very nice. I'll say this now, I greatly prefer Robertson's work to Mcrea's but he's not bad. Furthermore, I liked seeing Hughie returning to his innocence, something I felt like the last few issues of The Boys have been stripping him of. Although not amongst the best issues, HL #4 is very good and definitely the best of the HL spin off.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (9.5/10)
MORNINGGLORIES #4
Words by: Nick Spencer
Art by: Joe Eisma
In what is quickly becoming one of my favorite series the first arc begins to come to it's climax, as the Glories continue their rescue plan. The only problem I have with this series is that it's all quite predictable. Who's the snake in the grass? Oh yes, the sleazy jerk of the group. The Sweet and Like able nerd is the one that the strong and independent leader of the group is attracted to? Go on! Spencer is a good dialogue writer, and the plot is pretty inventive, but I can't get over how the twists and such are even more straightforward than most of the average plot. The Characters are all well developed, so I'll give him credit for that... but I think Spencer needs to watch a few Hitchcock movies and learn a little subtlety. That being said this series is amazing, matching beautiful art with cool story and great dialogue. It's just not as twisty as I think Spencer wants it to be.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (8.75/10)
SUPERIOR #2
Words by: Mark Millar
Art by: Leinil Yu
Continuing a series that is kind of like Big meets Shazam! Mark Millar is crafting what might be one of his best stories yet. Yeah, I said it. The story has something most of is tales don't, heart... lots and lots of heart. Yu's art is gorgeous, don't get me wrong, but the story here is incredible... you could almost say Superior. The story starts with Chris and Simon figuring out what all Simon can do now, and that's all fine and dandy, but there's so much more including a very touching segment in which Simon reveals what the best part of super powers is. And as simple as the story starts is as how intense it ends, yeah they space station is crashing towards earth. Although it might not be as good as Kick-Ass or Nemesis, Superior has the potential to be one of the best stories of the year.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (10/10)
And that's what I have for this weeks, CBW. I'll see ya'll down the trail.
The Astounding Wolf-Man #25
Words by Robert Kirkman
Art by: Jason Howard
Because #24 came out before this blog started you have never heard my love of this series, and as such you don't know how sad this final issue made me. I have a few problems with this issue, the first one being how Zechariah (the primary antagonist for most the series) gets taken out in a fistful of seconds. I know the issue was supposed to be about the Elder and Gary Hampton (the eponymous Wolf-Man) and their duel, but Zechariah deserved better... at least death by Gary in payback for Rebecca (Gary's wife). My second problem is the ending... or lack there of. This issue was supposed to be the final issue of the series, and it is... but with the first ending in which Dracula is shown rejoicing the demise of the Elder and Zechariah and talking about his grand plan... we're left craving more, at least the other ending has been told when we'll get more, Kirkman outlines in Fang-Mail that GTG #3 will include the Wolf Corps. But beyond those gripes, I think this was a fitting end, with all the other loose ends being wrapped up quite nicely. I want to take this chance to thank Robert Kirkman and Jason Howard for giving us this great series (even though I know they've never heard of this blog).
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (9.5/10) Also... definitely go get the first three tpbs and pick up vol. 4 when it drops in a week or so.
THE BOYS: HIGHLAND LADDIE #4 (of 6)
Words by: Garth Ennis
Art by: Jphn Mcrea
For those keeping score my problem with HL has been the ubiquity of Scottish slang that is unknown to people who don't live in that area... luckily this issue has little to none of that. Instead we get the back story of Annie "The Lamplighter" January, also known as Wee' Hughie's former dame. The issue isn't nearly as good as #47 in which the two broke up, but there is needed back story and some touching dialogue showing once again why Ennis is one of the best at what he does... but what he does isn't very nice. I'll say this now, I greatly prefer Robertson's work to Mcrea's but he's not bad. Furthermore, I liked seeing Hughie returning to his innocence, something I felt like the last few issues of The Boys have been stripping him of. Although not amongst the best issues, HL #4 is very good and definitely the best of the HL spin off.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (9.5/10)
MORNINGGLORIES #4
Words by: Nick Spencer
Art by: Joe Eisma
In what is quickly becoming one of my favorite series the first arc begins to come to it's climax, as the Glories continue their rescue plan. The only problem I have with this series is that it's all quite predictable. Who's the snake in the grass? Oh yes, the sleazy jerk of the group. The Sweet and Like able nerd is the one that the strong and independent leader of the group is attracted to? Go on! Spencer is a good dialogue writer, and the plot is pretty inventive, but I can't get over how the twists and such are even more straightforward than most of the average plot. The Characters are all well developed, so I'll give him credit for that... but I think Spencer needs to watch a few Hitchcock movies and learn a little subtlety. That being said this series is amazing, matching beautiful art with cool story and great dialogue. It's just not as twisty as I think Spencer wants it to be.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (8.75/10)
SUPERIOR #2
Words by: Mark Millar
Art by: Leinil Yu
Continuing a series that is kind of like Big meets Shazam! Mark Millar is crafting what might be one of his best stories yet. Yeah, I said it. The story has something most of is tales don't, heart... lots and lots of heart. Yu's art is gorgeous, don't get me wrong, but the story here is incredible... you could almost say Superior. The story starts with Chris and Simon figuring out what all Simon can do now, and that's all fine and dandy, but there's so much more including a very touching segment in which Simon reveals what the best part of super powers is. And as simple as the story starts is as how intense it ends, yeah they space station is crashing towards earth. Although it might not be as good as Kick-Ass or Nemesis, Superior has the potential to be one of the best stories of the year.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (10/10)
And that's what I have for this weeks, CBW. I'll see ya'll down the trail.
Comic Book Wednesday Part 2: Marvel
With the fat DC week it means there had to be a lean Marvel week (but my The Rest is comparable to DC). Anyways, here's the only Marvel book I bought this week.
DAKEN: DARK WOLVERINE #3
Words by: Dan Way and Marjorie Liu
Art by: Giuseppe Camuncoli
It's weird seeing Mystique actually care about someone. It's also weird to know Daken cares about someone. But over all the issue isn't weird... it's good. The restaurant from #2 has turned into a crime scene with Logan raising hell in all kinds of ways. Mystique escapes, saddened by Daken's death... or should I say, his fake death. There is a body burnt up inside the restaurant, that is taken away, but Daken watches from a nearby building, flashing back to a lesson from Romulus about the benefits of invisibility. Way and Liu deliver a pretty good story and have really made me want to go back and read their previous work on the character. Camuncoli's art is amongst my favorites right now and this series has me hooked for quite some time.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (9.5/10)
So that's all I've got from the Marvel front... stay tuned for The Rest.
DAKEN: DARK WOLVERINE #3
Words by: Dan Way and Marjorie Liu
Art by: Giuseppe Camuncoli
It's weird seeing Mystique actually care about someone. It's also weird to know Daken cares about someone. But over all the issue isn't weird... it's good. The restaurant from #2 has turned into a crime scene with Logan raising hell in all kinds of ways. Mystique escapes, saddened by Daken's death... or should I say, his fake death. There is a body burnt up inside the restaurant, that is taken away, but Daken watches from a nearby building, flashing back to a lesson from Romulus about the benefits of invisibility. Way and Liu deliver a pretty good story and have really made me want to go back and read their previous work on the character. Camuncoli's art is amongst my favorites right now and this series has me hooked for quite some time.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (9.5/10)
So that's all I've got from the Marvel front... stay tuned for The Rest.
Comic Book Wednesday Part 1:DC
Last week was a lean week, this week was a fatter week (especially in the realm of DC). I never know what to say in these intros, so I say to heck with this and let's get right into the comics.
BATMAN: THE RETURN (1 Shot)
Words by: Grant Morrison
Art by: David Finch
Unless you've been living under a rock you know that Bruce Wayne was officially brought back last week in Return of Bruce Wayne #6 (sure Batman and Robin #16 came out first... but... So to return Bruce to the DCU a one shot was needed, and here it is. Mainly the issue concerns itself with establishing Wayne's intentions for Batman Inc. which I feel is a really dumb idea. But the issue is alright, the art is good, exciting me for Batman: The Dark Knight with Finch's words and art. That being said, if you don't plan on reading at least one of the new post return Batman series than this issue won't have anything for you. In terms of story telling this issue is more akin to the amazing Batman and Robin and not the less than zero Return of Bruce Wayne.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (8/10)
BRIGHTEST DAY #14
Words by: Geoff Johns and Peter Tomasi
Art by: Ivan Reis
The cover promises White Lantern Batman... but in all honesty we only get WL Batman for about 3 pages, a let down for sure. But the issue also serves as a bit of a let down because now the series, it seems, is getting back to the heroes running around with their hands in the air going "Why were we brought back?" only now the cry will be "Who's the chosen one?" But, I've read worse entries into the Brightest Day series. Some highlights, especially for me, include the final panels with Batman uttering the phrase "We need to talk about Maxwell Lord." Peaking my "Generation Lost" fan boy nature. Also in the final panel (bizarre when the title of the next issue can get one excited) the foreshadowing piece of "Whatever happened to the Manhunter from Mars?" again touching the soul of m being. For a Brightest Day issue it's pretty good, but that's a relative good when most of the Brightest day stuff has gotten negative feedback from this blog.
Dr. Brooklyn says: AT LEAST READ this issue (7.5/10)
THE FLASH #6
Words by: Geoff Johns
Art by: Francis Manapul
If you haven't jumped on this series, wait until #7, seeing as #6 is the end of an arc... a decent end of an arc. The Renegades have gotten a hold of Flash... or so they thought and faster than you can say 'it's just a jump to the left' The scarlet Speedster is back in our time to save Iris and bring The Top to justice. There's a high speed fight where The Top confesses to everything, only to be stopped when the Flash enters him and spins him the other way, stopping him and allowing the Renegades to capture the traitorPhantom Limb The Top and return him to the future for some justice. The issue actually has an interesting commentary on the nature of justice in both the future and our modern time, with an innocent man being cleared. Although the issue's not the best issue I read this week it is very good and Manapul has become one of my favorite current artists.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (8.5/10)
GREEN LANTERN #59
Words by: Geoff Johns
Art by: Doug Mahnke
This issue is kind of hard to judge, mainly because nothing really happens. Sure there's great dialogue between Allen and Jordan, but it seems weird how it just... happens while Adara is a few feet away. Also of note is a conversation with the Guardians who are plotting to have someone watch Hal because he's trying to avoid detection. I like the way Johns handles the dialogue and the set up of Parallax becoming the fastest man on Earth is pretty enticing, but the subplot of having the Indigo lanterns essentially a mind washed cult seems forced, I think mainly because all the characters are freaking out because Blank Hand is now peaceful and compassionate... the fate they sentenced him to. Why would they complain that he's not a murderous creep obsessed with death anymore? THAT WAS THE POINT OF SENDING HIM OFF WITH THE INDIGO CORPS IN THE FIRST PLACE!! In what's more a set up issue, 59 isn't entirely strong but far from weak.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (8/10)
GREEN LANTERN CORPS #54
Words by: Tony Bedard
Art by: Tyler Kirkham
In another case of the cover betraying the interior, the readers are expecting an epic duel between Rayner and Sinestro... but what we actually get is Sinestro beating the shit out of Rayner... three times over as many pages. But, the rest of the issue makes up for the apparent lie on the cover. Carrying on from previous issues The Weaponer has Soranik captured, but Sinestro won't pay the piper and go to try and save his daughter. I especially like how The Weaponer is being painted as a tragic character, trying to redeem himself and save his world (I've had little to no introduction to him before now). It's kind of weird, but I actually am looking more forward to the next issue of this than the main Green Lantern series.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (9/10)
BATMAN: THE RETURN (1 Shot)
Words by: Grant Morrison
Art by: David Finch
Unless you've been living under a rock you know that Bruce Wayne was officially brought back last week in Return of Bruce Wayne #6 (sure Batman and Robin #16 came out first... but... So to return Bruce to the DCU a one shot was needed, and here it is. Mainly the issue concerns itself with establishing Wayne's intentions for Batman Inc. which I feel is a really dumb idea. But the issue is alright, the art is good, exciting me for Batman: The Dark Knight with Finch's words and art. That being said, if you don't plan on reading at least one of the new post return Batman series than this issue won't have anything for you. In terms of story telling this issue is more akin to the amazing Batman and Robin and not the less than zero Return of Bruce Wayne.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (8/10)
BRIGHTEST DAY #14
Words by: Geoff Johns and Peter Tomasi
Art by: Ivan Reis
The cover promises White Lantern Batman... but in all honesty we only get WL Batman for about 3 pages, a let down for sure. But the issue also serves as a bit of a let down because now the series, it seems, is getting back to the heroes running around with their hands in the air going "Why were we brought back?" only now the cry will be "Who's the chosen one?" But, I've read worse entries into the Brightest Day series. Some highlights, especially for me, include the final panels with Batman uttering the phrase "We need to talk about Maxwell Lord." Peaking my "Generation Lost" fan boy nature. Also in the final panel (bizarre when the title of the next issue can get one excited) the foreshadowing piece of "Whatever happened to the Manhunter from Mars?" again touching the soul of m being. For a Brightest Day issue it's pretty good, but that's a relative good when most of the Brightest day stuff has gotten negative feedback from this blog.
Dr. Brooklyn says: AT LEAST READ this issue (7.5/10)
THE FLASH #6
Words by: Geoff Johns
Art by: Francis Manapul
If you haven't jumped on this series, wait until #7, seeing as #6 is the end of an arc... a decent end of an arc. The Renegades have gotten a hold of Flash... or so they thought and faster than you can say 'it's just a jump to the left' The scarlet Speedster is back in our time to save Iris and bring The Top to justice. There's a high speed fight where The Top confesses to everything, only to be stopped when the Flash enters him and spins him the other way, stopping him and allowing the Renegades to capture the traitor
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (8.5/10)
GREEN LANTERN #59
Words by: Geoff Johns
Art by: Doug Mahnke
This issue is kind of hard to judge, mainly because nothing really happens. Sure there's great dialogue between Allen and Jordan, but it seems weird how it just... happens while Adara is a few feet away. Also of note is a conversation with the Guardians who are plotting to have someone watch Hal because he's trying to avoid detection. I like the way Johns handles the dialogue and the set up of Parallax becoming the fastest man on Earth is pretty enticing, but the subplot of having the Indigo lanterns essentially a mind washed cult seems forced, I think mainly because all the characters are freaking out because Blank Hand is now peaceful and compassionate... the fate they sentenced him to. Why would they complain that he's not a murderous creep obsessed with death anymore? THAT WAS THE POINT OF SENDING HIM OFF WITH THE INDIGO CORPS IN THE FIRST PLACE!! In what's more a set up issue, 59 isn't entirely strong but far from weak.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (8/10)
GREEN LANTERN CORPS #54
Words by: Tony Bedard
Art by: Tyler Kirkham
In another case of the cover betraying the interior, the readers are expecting an epic duel between Rayner and Sinestro... but what we actually get is Sinestro beating the shit out of Rayner... three times over as many pages. But, the rest of the issue makes up for the apparent lie on the cover. Carrying on from previous issues The Weaponer has Soranik captured, but Sinestro won't pay the piper and go to try and save his daughter. I especially like how The Weaponer is being painted as a tragic character, trying to redeem himself and save his world (I've had little to no introduction to him before now). It's kind of weird, but I actually am looking more forward to the next issue of this than the main Green Lantern series.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (9/10)
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Comic Book Wednesday Part 3: The Rest
And last but not least is the Image comic I bought and read this week...
NANCY IN HELL #4 (of 4)
Words by: El Torres
Art by: Malaka Studios, Antonio Vasquez, and Juan Jose Ryp
In what I think might have been the most underrated and missed gem of the year, Nancy Simmons (with a little help from Lucifer) fought her way through and out of Hell. Perhaps it was because I'm lamenting this being the series end, but this issue seemed to be a little bit on the anticlimactic side. Yes the last few pages were a great end and one of the "best" endings in that manner since the original Doom. But, I expected a grander fight at the Gates and a little bit more of a showdown with the beast, but the art remained visceral and the writing maintained it's impact, establishing Nancy Simmons as a truly great heroine. Although not the best of the series, NiH #4 is one of the best issues I read this week and is a fitting cap to the series, even though it's not the best one that could have been.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (8.75/10)
NANCY IN HELL #4 (of 4)
Words by: El Torres
Art by: Malaka Studios, Antonio Vasquez, and Juan Jose Ryp
In what I think might have been the most underrated and missed gem of the year, Nancy Simmons (with a little help from Lucifer) fought her way through and out of Hell. Perhaps it was because I'm lamenting this being the series end, but this issue seemed to be a little bit on the anticlimactic side. Yes the last few pages were a great end and one of the "best" endings in that manner since the original Doom. But, I expected a grander fight at the Gates and a little bit more of a showdown with the beast, but the art remained visceral and the writing maintained it's impact, establishing Nancy Simmons as a truly great heroine. Although not the best of the series, NiH #4 is one of the best issues I read this week and is a fitting cap to the series, even though it's not the best one that could have been.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (8.75/10)
Comic Book Wednesday Part 2: Marvel
Let the record show that for one of the first times on this blog the DC section is bigger than the Marvel section. But, that doesn't mean Marvel didn't have anything good to offer.
INVADERS NOW! #3 (of 5)
Words by: Christos Gage
Art by: Carlo Reis
If you remember I trashed issue 1 and loved issue 2, and issue 3 falls somewhere in between the two. There's less drama than 2, but more plot than 1, although it just doesn't escape the "good" zone. The Invaders fight the Axis team from the end of last issue, and that is cool, I'm really starting to like Reis's visuals. But Gage is starting to slide closer to the stilted writing that made the dialogue of #1 unbearable. The story remains creative, but poor writing kills creative story lines. I know it seems like I've been bashing this issue quite a bit, but there are some redeeming qualities such as the dramatic final panels where Steve Rogers outlines the Invaders plan and some parts in the middle where Union Jack and Spitfire encounter some troubles, but all in all the the issue is pretty generic and average.
Dr. Brooklyn says: AT LEAST READ this issue (6.75/10)
SHADOWLAND: DAUGHTERS OF THE SHADOW #3 (of 3)
Words by: Jason Henderson
Art by: Ivan Rodreiguez
It makes me sad that Shadowland is ending, with this month being the final nail in the coffin and this series being one of the first tie ins to take the bow before the curtains, but for this tie-in at least, the third act was the weakest. SL:DotS started strong, with plenty of drama that helped develop Shadowland, but this last issue was a little too... small in scope. Instead of the wide spread stories that have made Shadowland good, we are given a story that focuses on two duels between various Daughters of the Nail. There is little to no talk about the events of Shadowland that are coming up, and as such I felt a little cheated by this issue. It's not bad, with the writing and art consistently good, it just wasn't a good tie in.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (7.5/10)
And there, dear readers, is my Marvel section, with very little to rave about.
INVADERS NOW! #3 (of 5)
Words by: Christos Gage
Art by: Carlo Reis
If you remember I trashed issue 1 and loved issue 2, and issue 3 falls somewhere in between the two. There's less drama than 2, but more plot than 1, although it just doesn't escape the "good" zone. The Invaders fight the Axis team from the end of last issue, and that is cool, I'm really starting to like Reis's visuals. But Gage is starting to slide closer to the stilted writing that made the dialogue of #1 unbearable. The story remains creative, but poor writing kills creative story lines. I know it seems like I've been bashing this issue quite a bit, but there are some redeeming qualities such as the dramatic final panels where Steve Rogers outlines the Invaders plan and some parts in the middle where Union Jack and Spitfire encounter some troubles, but all in all the the issue is pretty generic and average.
Dr. Brooklyn says: AT LEAST READ this issue (6.75/10)
SHADOWLAND: DAUGHTERS OF THE SHADOW #3 (of 3)
Words by: Jason Henderson
Art by: Ivan Rodreiguez
It makes me sad that Shadowland is ending, with this month being the final nail in the coffin and this series being one of the first tie ins to take the bow before the curtains, but for this tie-in at least, the third act was the weakest. SL:DotS started strong, with plenty of drama that helped develop Shadowland, but this last issue was a little too... small in scope. Instead of the wide spread stories that have made Shadowland good, we are given a story that focuses on two duels between various Daughters of the Nail. There is little to no talk about the events of Shadowland that are coming up, and as such I felt a little cheated by this issue. It's not bad, with the writing and art consistently good, it just wasn't a good tie in.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (7.5/10)
And there, dear readers, is my Marvel section, with very little to rave about.
Comic Book Wednesday Part 1:DC
Another week, another grouping of comics that I'm going to review, but sadly (like last week) there wasn't a lot on the racks that I was desperately wanting to buy, but these 6 titles did make the cut so here's the first subgroup: DC.
BATMAN: THE RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE #6 (of 6)
Words by: Grant Morrison
Art by: Lee Garbett
So... Grant Morrison is an enigma. I've been reading through his Batman and Robin series and I've been loving it, his ability to weave characters is amazing, but at the same time... B:TRoBW remains to be the clusterfuck I've accused it of being for the last few issues. In quite possibly the most scattered issue yet, Morrison officially returns Bruce Wayne to the limelight, bringing him out of the time stream and... well... I don't even know what happened. I mean, Batman gets fused with some bizarre robot thing that's apparently sent from Apokolips to kill Batman, yadda, yadda, yadda. There's no period work like the first 5 issues, and there's less plot. Most of the issue is spent flipping around with panels out of order and random voice bubbles to show that the time stream is being tampered with, but that just makes the issue seem like it's just trying to be trippy.
Dr. Brooklyn says: PASS on this issue (4/10)
GREEN LANTERN: EMERALD WARRIORS #4
Words by: Peter J. Tomasi
Art by: Fernando Pasarin
There are two distinct story lines in this issue, but they aren't equally good. The first is the continuing road trip of Guy, Arisia, Kilowog, and (as of last issue) Bleez deep into the unknown sector, and the other is an entirely expository talk of Sodam Yat doing... something. I think it's implied he's going to blow up or just move a planet, but... that's not really fleshed out (hopefully next month). But, back to the first plot line, the Road Warriors stop on Daxam, for a few pages, just to tie their arc in with the new Sodam arc. The issue isn't really great, it's good, but when compared to the last few issues this issue seems more like a typical Green Lantern issue than Emerald Warriors.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (7.75/10)
JUSTICE LEAGUE: GENERATION LOST #13
Words by: Judd Winick
Art by: Joe Bennett
As the last issue closed readers knew that #13 was going to give readers an epic fight between Magog and Captain Atom, and Winick and Bennett deliver. But, the pacing of this issue was slightly off. The fight was spectacular and the way Booster and Blue Beetle appeared scared, but trying to be heroic was a needed addition to the issue's script that broke up the fight with a human element, though there were too many panels of fighting and not enough of furthering the plot, with this issue JL:GL has crossed the halfway point and as such issues here can't be devoted to full on brawls with only a few panels of Max Lord being a basterd. That having been said, the issue is among the better issues that I read this week, and it does carry on the legacy of this great series.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (9/10)
And there's the DC part of this weeks Comic Book Wednesday, stay tuned for Marvel and The Rest
BATMAN: THE RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE #6 (of 6)
Words by: Grant Morrison
Art by: Lee Garbett
So... Grant Morrison is an enigma. I've been reading through his Batman and Robin series and I've been loving it, his ability to weave characters is amazing, but at the same time... B:TRoBW remains to be the clusterfuck I've accused it of being for the last few issues. In quite possibly the most scattered issue yet, Morrison officially returns Bruce Wayne to the limelight, bringing him out of the time stream and... well... I don't even know what happened. I mean, Batman gets fused with some bizarre robot thing that's apparently sent from Apokolips to kill Batman, yadda, yadda, yadda. There's no period work like the first 5 issues, and there's less plot. Most of the issue is spent flipping around with panels out of order and random voice bubbles to show that the time stream is being tampered with, but that just makes the issue seem like it's just trying to be trippy.
Dr. Brooklyn says: PASS on this issue (4/10)
GREEN LANTERN: EMERALD WARRIORS #4
Words by: Peter J. Tomasi
Art by: Fernando Pasarin
There are two distinct story lines in this issue, but they aren't equally good. The first is the continuing road trip of Guy, Arisia, Kilowog, and (as of last issue) Bleez deep into the unknown sector, and the other is an entirely expository talk of Sodam Yat doing... something. I think it's implied he's going to blow up or just move a planet, but... that's not really fleshed out (hopefully next month). But, back to the first plot line, the Road Warriors stop on Daxam, for a few pages, just to tie their arc in with the new Sodam arc. The issue isn't really great, it's good, but when compared to the last few issues this issue seems more like a typical Green Lantern issue than Emerald Warriors.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (7.75/10)
JUSTICE LEAGUE: GENERATION LOST #13
Words by: Judd Winick
Art by: Joe Bennett
As the last issue closed readers knew that #13 was going to give readers an epic fight between Magog and Captain Atom, and Winick and Bennett deliver. But, the pacing of this issue was slightly off. The fight was spectacular and the way Booster and Blue Beetle appeared scared, but trying to be heroic was a needed addition to the issue's script that broke up the fight with a human element, though there were too many panels of fighting and not enough of furthering the plot, with this issue JL:GL has crossed the halfway point and as such issues here can't be devoted to full on brawls with only a few panels of Max Lord being a basterd. That having been said, the issue is among the better issues that I read this week, and it does carry on the legacy of this great series.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (9/10)
And there's the DC part of this weeks Comic Book Wednesday, stay tuned for Marvel and The Rest
Friday, November 5, 2010
Comic Book Wednesday Part 3: The Rest
And last but not least is my "The Rest" section which consists of my second favorite series newest installment.
THE BOYS #47
Words by: Garth Ennis
Art by: Russ Braun
First off let me say that this issue has the best cover of any series for the entire year. The brilliant TDKR parody made me laugh my ass off when I saw that it was coming about a month or two ago and when I actually got it in my hands I beamed from ear to ear. Thankfully the interior is just as good. Coming off of one of the best issues of the series, The Boys couldn't help but take a slight down turn, and it is a down turn, from #46. This issue focuses mainly on two arc: Butcher talking to MM and a new woman learning how to deal with The Seven. There are a few hints as to what Homelander is planning, but still it's a mystery for all involved... except him, of course. Also of note in this issue is the scene with Black Noir and the Noir Plane, shown to be going rogue, Noir kills his instructor and just walks away, which (for some reason or another) upsets The Homelander who quickly goes to follow him, but their meeting is not seen. This arc has the makings of something great, so I say stay tuned.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (9.5/10)
THE BOYS #47
Words by: Garth Ennis
Art by: Russ Braun
First off let me say that this issue has the best cover of any series for the entire year. The brilliant TDKR parody made me laugh my ass off when I saw that it was coming about a month or two ago and when I actually got it in my hands I beamed from ear to ear. Thankfully the interior is just as good. Coming off of one of the best issues of the series, The Boys couldn't help but take a slight down turn, and it is a down turn, from #46. This issue focuses mainly on two arc: Butcher talking to MM and a new woman learning how to deal with The Seven. There are a few hints as to what Homelander is planning, but still it's a mystery for all involved... except him, of course. Also of note in this issue is the scene with Black Noir and the Noir Plane, shown to be going rogue, Noir kills his instructor and just walks away, which (for some reason or another) upsets The Homelander who quickly goes to follow him, but their meeting is not seen. This arc has the makings of something great, so I say stay tuned.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (9.5/10)
Comic Book Wednesday Part 2: Marvel
So Marvel didn't provide me with too much more than DC, but thank the comic Gods because both of the Marvel issues were decent to pretty good.
NAMOR: THE FIRST MUTANT #3
Words by: Stuart Moore
Art by Ariel Olivetti w/ Fernando Blanco
To be frank, this was probably the worst of the three issues. I'm not saying it's bad, but relatively it's not great. The art is still strong, but the problem is that the issue starts a little slow, and by that I mean the first few pages are devoted to some back story and exposition that sets up the latter parts of the issue, but it still kind of bogs it down a bit. Overall it's not a bad issue, with some cool action and I'm still digging the Aqueos, but like I said the action is all in the second half and the plot is almost all in the first, pacing slows down this issue, but it's still got a nice jog going.
Dr. Brooklyn says: AT LEAST READ this issue (7/10)
WOLVERINE #3
Words b: Jason Aaron
Art by: Renato Guedes
What could be more bad ass than Wolverine inspiring a rebellion in Hell? Oh yeah, when the Saint of Killers served Satan a lead dinner. Which brings me to my complaint of not just this issue, but of the series thus far. There's really nothing being done here (except Wolverine's body haunting his loved ones) that wasn't done better in The Saint of Killers mini. Aaron is one of my favorite writers at the moment, and the series is strong, I just can't help but make comparisons and in those match ups this series loses. Don't get me wrong this was a good issue, I particularly enjoyed how the story remained in hell for most the issue giving Wolverine and Old Scratch a few really intense showdowns, including when Logan spat on Satan; I also am impressed by Guedes work, visceral and gritty his art captures hell pretty well I think. So in conclusion, good issue/arc just not the greatest "guy in hell" story.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (8/10)
And there's what Marvel offered me this week... not a lot, but both were worth the read
NAMOR: THE FIRST MUTANT #3
Words by: Stuart Moore
Art by Ariel Olivetti w/ Fernando Blanco
To be frank, this was probably the worst of the three issues. I'm not saying it's bad, but relatively it's not great. The art is still strong, but the problem is that the issue starts a little slow, and by that I mean the first few pages are devoted to some back story and exposition that sets up the latter parts of the issue, but it still kind of bogs it down a bit. Overall it's not a bad issue, with some cool action and I'm still digging the Aqueos, but like I said the action is all in the second half and the plot is almost all in the first, pacing slows down this issue, but it's still got a nice jog going.
Dr. Brooklyn says: AT LEAST READ this issue (7/10)
WOLVERINE #3
Words b: Jason Aaron
Art by: Renato Guedes
What could be more bad ass than Wolverine inspiring a rebellion in Hell? Oh yeah, when the Saint of Killers served Satan a lead dinner. Which brings me to my complaint of not just this issue, but of the series thus far. There's really nothing being done here (except Wolverine's body haunting his loved ones) that wasn't done better in The Saint of Killers mini. Aaron is one of my favorite writers at the moment, and the series is strong, I just can't help but make comparisons and in those match ups this series loses. Don't get me wrong this was a good issue, I particularly enjoyed how the story remained in hell for most the issue giving Wolverine and Old Scratch a few really intense showdowns, including when Logan spat on Satan; I also am impressed by Guedes work, visceral and gritty his art captures hell pretty well I think. So in conclusion, good issue/arc just not the greatest "guy in hell" story.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (8/10)
And there's what Marvel offered me this week... not a lot, but both were worth the read
Comic Book Wednesday Part 1:DC
So I don't know about y'all, but my Comic Book Wednesday this week was terribly lame. I only got four total titles... well, some back issues were bought as well, but here I am to review the few issues I bought, and I'll start with DC
BRIGHTEST DAY # 13
Words by: Geoff Johns and Peter Tomasi
Art by: Ivan Reis
So... how come when the issue focuses on Hawkman and Hawkgirl they get the whole bloody issue? I mean, Martian Manhunter and Aquaman split most of their issues, but the Hawks get cover to bloody cover... which is horrible reading if you hate the hawk people, and if the story is lame. And that's what we have with this issue, a lame plot involving the Hawks being tortured to open a gate for Hawkgirl's mother to go invade Zammarron. Like I said, the story line is convoluted, and if you don't like the characters (like me) the issue lacks any real punch, especially when you consider that it does absolutely nothing to further the brightest day plot line, something that can be overlooked in tie-ins but not the main series.
Dr. Brooklyn says: PASS on this issue (4/10)
So that's all I read from DC this week, I kind of regret that with how badly BD stunk.
BRIGHTEST DAY # 13
Words by: Geoff Johns and Peter Tomasi
Art by: Ivan Reis
So... how come when the issue focuses on Hawkman and Hawkgirl they get the whole bloody issue? I mean, Martian Manhunter and Aquaman split most of their issues, but the Hawks get cover to bloody cover... which is horrible reading if you hate the hawk people, and if the story is lame. And that's what we have with this issue, a lame plot involving the Hawks being tortured to open a gate for Hawkgirl's mother to go invade Zammarron. Like I said, the story line is convoluted, and if you don't like the characters (like me) the issue lacks any real punch, especially when you consider that it does absolutely nothing to further the brightest day plot line, something that can be overlooked in tie-ins but not the main series.
Dr. Brooklyn says: PASS on this issue (4/10)
So that's all I read from DC this week, I kind of regret that with how badly BD stunk.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Comic Book Wednesday Part 3: The Rest
And last, but certainly not least (actually probably the foremost) is the Veritgo offering from this week... Scalped #42.
SCALPED #42
Words by: Jason Aaron
Art by: R.M. Guera
If you remember (and you'd better) I raved about the last Scalped and called it the best of the series, well, sadly this issue doesn't top it, but it does stay high up on the quality meter. We get the result of Dash and Carol running into each other, and we also get one of the most touching moments of the series... the opening of the issue is Carol dreaming about the perfect life Her and Dashiell are married, completely cleaned up, she doesn't have her tattoo's they live in a nice apartment they're happy and kind... but that's not how it is, because Carol and Dashiell aren't the ideal story book relationship. Furthermore, we get a conclusion to the Unwanted arc... Carol goes to Planned Parenthood and... well I'm sure you can put it together from there. I don't feel ashamed to say this at all... Scalped is the best series on the racks right now. The art is great and Aaron has a mastery of neo-crime with peers like Tarantino.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (10/10)
SCALPED #42
Words by: Jason Aaron
Art by: R.M. Guera
If you remember (and you'd better) I raved about the last Scalped and called it the best of the series, well, sadly this issue doesn't top it, but it does stay high up on the quality meter. We get the result of Dash and Carol running into each other, and we also get one of the most touching moments of the series... the opening of the issue is Carol dreaming about the perfect life Her and Dashiell are married, completely cleaned up, she doesn't have her tattoo's they live in a nice apartment they're happy and kind... but that's not how it is, because Carol and Dashiell aren't the ideal story book relationship. Furthermore, we get a conclusion to the Unwanted arc... Carol goes to Planned Parenthood and... well I'm sure you can put it together from there. I don't feel ashamed to say this at all... Scalped is the best series on the racks right now. The art is great and Aaron has a mastery of neo-crime with peers like Tarantino.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (10/10)
Comic Book Wednesday Part 2: Marvel
Alright, here's where most of my comic book money was spent this week, making sure Joe Quesada's kids have food. I don't really know how else to set this up... so here ends my framing device, and here also begins my reviews.
CAPTAIN AMERICA #611
Words by: Ed Brubaker
Art by: Daniel Acuña
So at the end of last issue we were told that Bucky was going on trial, and as such the media storm starts in this issue. We also see a lot of Steve Rogers, and now that raises a question... why would there be more of Steve Rogers than Bucky Barnes in the current Cap comic? Here's my theory and make sure you remember this so I can do the I told you so dance soon... Steve Rogers is going to be Captain America before this time next year. The Trial doesn't actually start in this issue, but all the set up and expository details make a good story, blending the other heroes reactions, with Bucky trying to block it out, all under the umbrella of Steve that connects the two. I have high hopes for this arc, but this issue is another strong Cap story from Brubaker.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (9/10)
SECRET AVENGERS #6
Words by: Ed Brubaker
Art by: Mike Deodato
This series' first arc was fantastic. We got an amazing team book with super fights, great tech, and cool locations... three things required for a great super team book. But we also get a team that interacts superbly, they are all different, but they obviously share a mission and are like able as a unit. And this next arc seems like Brubaker will take it to the next level. The Shadow Council is after the Eyes of the Dragon, jewels able to raise the dead. And as such their mission is to raise Shang-Chi's father to lead the new Hai-Dai, which means the Secret Avengers are going to be try and get the jewels first. The writing is just as strong as before, with Deodoto continuing to give equally great visuals.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (8.5/10)
SHADOWLAND: MOONKNIGHT #3 (of 3)
Words by: Gregg Hurwitz
Art by: Bong Dazo
Moonknight has become one of my favorite characters this year, and it's stories like this that have made it so. Moonknight follows Khonshu's urging to Naw'leans (New Orleans) to find the Sapphire Crescent (which he finds) only for Shadowknight to steal away the crescent and cue a climactic battle between the Moon and the Shadow, and in a moment that seems to counteract the current Vengeance of the Moonknight ongoing... Moonknight finishes Shadowknight, and takes back the crescent... heading into Shadowland to use the Crescent to try and kill Daredevil, of course we can't see that because there are still five SL titles to come. But I think the most crucial part of this story is the Epilogue to this tie in... we see Moonknight standing on the belcony, with Marlene on the bed staring at him, calling him to bed, but of course she calls him Jake Lockley, his current name, to which he responds Jake (his peaceful cabbie alter ego) is dead... and his name is Marc Spector (His violent former merc alter ego) setting up more Moonknight arcs with his return to violence... to say the least I geekgasmed when I saw that panel.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (9.5/10)
SHADOWLAND: THUNDERBOLTS #149
Words by: Jeff Parker
Art by: Declan Shalvey
The review on the cover from Newsarama says it all... this book is like a comic version of The Dirty Dozen. Sure there are some Shadowland elements, but this series just has the banner and the ninjas to try and squeeze a few more dollars out of the Shadowland completests... and since I've bought two Thunderbolt issues in my life obviously I'm one of those completests, furthermore Marvel's ultimate Adrian Veidt scheme is coming to fruition... once Shadowland ends I'm going to continue buying The Thunderbolts because Parker is a great writer, and the characters are gritty, real, and exciting. Shalvey's art matches that feel providing a 1-2 punch and knocking the reader out. This issue finds the T-Bolts still in the sewer fighting the ninjas they were trying to find in #148. Oh... there's also a dragon. But this issue includes something even cooler... Crossbones with superpowers. Yes, one of Marvel's best (current) bad guys has some super powers... what could possibly gowrong right?
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (9/10)
ULTIMATE AVENGERS 3 #3 (of 6)
Words by: Mark Millar
Art by: Steve Dillon
The pure win that is this issue can be summed up in three words: Vampire Captain America. Yes, dear readers, The Red, White, and Blue shield slinger is now a child of the night... allow me to geek out a tad.
(one geek out later)
Alright I'm back. The issue's plot resolves around Fury and the rest of the Avengers rushing the bitten Rogers back to the Triskelion to try and save him, but soon they are all fainting, an unexplained event... well that is until a certain half-vampire vampire slayer shows up to drive a wooden stake through the heart of the sentinel of liberty. This series is truly incredible, I mean the first two arcs were great but... damn, number 3 is amazing, matching one of the greatest writers of all time (Millar) with one of the true living legends of comics (Dillon) was destined to be good... but how good I am still unable to fathom.
LIKE this issue (10/10)
ULTIMATE MYSTERY #4 (of 4)
Words by: Brian Michael Bendis
Art by: Rafa Sandoval
Ugh. The real mystery is why some people think BMB is one of the best writers Marvel has. The plot remains just as convoluted as issue #1... which shouldn't happen by the final issue of a mini. Bendis here continues to weave his yarn, but the tapestry looks more like a four year old's attempt than that of a (alleged) master. Captain Marvel is captured and held by Fury, Danvers, The Torch, and The Thing... but during the interrogation there are voice bubles going to the wrong people (unless The Thing and Sue Storm are suddenly siblings) and the dialogue is just as amateurish as always, with zingers barely zinging and big reveals feeling like... well... seeing something that has been in the open for awhile now because Bendis is a terrible writer. I can't really describe how awkward and crappy this issue is... oh wait yes I can!
Dr. Brooykln says: PASS this issue (3/10)
So that's Marvel's offerings this week, most of it was solid but as usual the Bendis title was the one lacking what I want in my comics: Quality.
CAPTAIN AMERICA #611
Words by: Ed Brubaker
Art by: Daniel Acuña
So at the end of last issue we were told that Bucky was going on trial, and as such the media storm starts in this issue. We also see a lot of Steve Rogers, and now that raises a question... why would there be more of Steve Rogers than Bucky Barnes in the current Cap comic? Here's my theory and make sure you remember this so I can do the I told you so dance soon... Steve Rogers is going to be Captain America before this time next year. The Trial doesn't actually start in this issue, but all the set up and expository details make a good story, blending the other heroes reactions, with Bucky trying to block it out, all under the umbrella of Steve that connects the two. I have high hopes for this arc, but this issue is another strong Cap story from Brubaker.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (9/10)
SECRET AVENGERS #6
Words by: Ed Brubaker
Art by: Mike Deodato
This series' first arc was fantastic. We got an amazing team book with super fights, great tech, and cool locations... three things required for a great super team book. But we also get a team that interacts superbly, they are all different, but they obviously share a mission and are like able as a unit. And this next arc seems like Brubaker will take it to the next level. The Shadow Council is after the Eyes of the Dragon, jewels able to raise the dead. And as such their mission is to raise Shang-Chi's father to lead the new Hai-Dai, which means the Secret Avengers are going to be try and get the jewels first. The writing is just as strong as before, with Deodoto continuing to give equally great visuals.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (8.5/10)
SHADOWLAND: MOONKNIGHT #3 (of 3)
Words by: Gregg Hurwitz
Art by: Bong Dazo
Moonknight has become one of my favorite characters this year, and it's stories like this that have made it so. Moonknight follows Khonshu's urging to Naw'leans (New Orleans) to find the Sapphire Crescent (which he finds) only for Shadowknight to steal away the crescent and cue a climactic battle between the Moon and the Shadow, and in a moment that seems to counteract the current Vengeance of the Moonknight ongoing... Moonknight finishes Shadowknight, and takes back the crescent... heading into Shadowland to use the Crescent to try and kill Daredevil, of course we can't see that because there are still five SL titles to come. But I think the most crucial part of this story is the Epilogue to this tie in... we see Moonknight standing on the belcony, with Marlene on the bed staring at him, calling him to bed, but of course she calls him Jake Lockley, his current name, to which he responds Jake (his peaceful cabbie alter ego) is dead... and his name is Marc Spector (His violent former merc alter ego) setting up more Moonknight arcs with his return to violence... to say the least I geekgasmed when I saw that panel.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (9.5/10)
SHADOWLAND: THUNDERBOLTS #149
Words by: Jeff Parker
Art by: Declan Shalvey
The review on the cover from Newsarama says it all... this book is like a comic version of The Dirty Dozen. Sure there are some Shadowland elements, but this series just has the banner and the ninjas to try and squeeze a few more dollars out of the Shadowland completests... and since I've bought two Thunderbolt issues in my life obviously I'm one of those completests, furthermore Marvel's ultimate Adrian Veidt scheme is coming to fruition... once Shadowland ends I'm going to continue buying The Thunderbolts because Parker is a great writer, and the characters are gritty, real, and exciting. Shalvey's art matches that feel providing a 1-2 punch and knocking the reader out. This issue finds the T-Bolts still in the sewer fighting the ninjas they were trying to find in #148. Oh... there's also a dragon. But this issue includes something even cooler... Crossbones with superpowers. Yes, one of Marvel's best (current) bad guys has some super powers... what could possibly go
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (9/10)
ULTIMATE AVENGERS 3 #3 (of 6)
Words by: Mark Millar
Art by: Steve Dillon
The pure win that is this issue can be summed up in three words: Vampire Captain America. Yes, dear readers, The Red, White, and Blue shield slinger is now a child of the night... allow me to geek out a tad.
(one geek out later)
Alright I'm back. The issue's plot resolves around Fury and the rest of the Avengers rushing the bitten Rogers back to the Triskelion to try and save him, but soon they are all fainting, an unexplained event... well that is until a certain half-vampire vampire slayer shows up to drive a wooden stake through the heart of the sentinel of liberty. This series is truly incredible, I mean the first two arcs were great but... damn, number 3 is amazing, matching one of the greatest writers of all time (Millar) with one of the true living legends of comics (Dillon) was destined to be good... but how good I am still unable to fathom.
LIKE this issue (10/10)
ULTIMATE MYSTERY #4 (of 4)
Words by: Brian Michael Bendis
Art by: Rafa Sandoval
Ugh. The real mystery is why some people think BMB is one of the best writers Marvel has. The plot remains just as convoluted as issue #1... which shouldn't happen by the final issue of a mini. Bendis here continues to weave his yarn, but the tapestry looks more like a four year old's attempt than that of a (alleged) master. Captain Marvel is captured and held by Fury, Danvers, The Torch, and The Thing... but during the interrogation there are voice bubles going to the wrong people (unless The Thing and Sue Storm are suddenly siblings) and the dialogue is just as amateurish as always, with zingers barely zinging and big reveals feeling like... well... seeing something that has been in the open for awhile now because Bendis is a terrible writer. I can't really describe how awkward and crappy this issue is... oh wait yes I can!
Dr. Brooykln says: PASS this issue (3/10)
So that's Marvel's offerings this week, most of it was solid but as usual the Bendis title was the one lacking what I want in my comics: Quality.
Comic Book Wednesday Part 1:DC
Hello True Believers, and yes I did take last Wednesday off, but in my defense I picked up over 15 comics and by the time I had finished them... I was tied and didn't feel like going through and reviewing all of them. BUT this week you're lucky/damned, because I only have 8 titles to review, and as such I will review them. So sit tight, and get ready to see what was worthy reading for the Comic Book Wednesday Oct. 27th, 2010.
BRIGHTEST DAY: JUSTICE LEAGUE GENERATION LOST #12
Words by: Judd Winick
Art by: Fernando Dagnino
So I've been pretty smitten with this series for #1-#11, As I'm sure you've been noticing, but this issue... before I continue let me set the record straight, dear readers I don't hate back story, but I do hate back story in the middle of an intense action scene. This issue finds Ice at a heightened state of power, like we left her at the end of last issue, and this issue finds us in a showdown between Fire and Ice, with Fire trying to calm down the angered (or as the cover says berserk) Ice. But we can't just get that, we get a bunch of (imao* unneeded) back story concerning her controlling grandfather, her discovery of her powers, and how she matured and developed into who she is, and that's all fine and dandy, but I would rather have this series continue to move forward, developing the plot more. Beyond the back story we get two or three pages of Blue Beetle III, Booster, and Captain Atom... only for Magog to show up and give us a cliff hanger. Like I said the issue's not bad, but with the high quality of the previous issues I felt a tad let down, but with Magog and Captain Atom squaring off in probably the next issue, I have hope.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (8/10)
So yup, that was my only DC title this week, but luckily it was good. And I do recommend it, but if you want a long multi title review stay tuned for the Marvel review it has 600% more reviews... so it's got something going for it.
*in my arrogant opinion
BRIGHTEST DAY: JUSTICE LEAGUE GENERATION LOST #12
Words by: Judd Winick
Art by: Fernando Dagnino
So I've been pretty smitten with this series for #1-#11, As I'm sure you've been noticing, but this issue... before I continue let me set the record straight, dear readers I don't hate back story, but I do hate back story in the middle of an intense action scene. This issue finds Ice at a heightened state of power, like we left her at the end of last issue, and this issue finds us in a showdown between Fire and Ice, with Fire trying to calm down the angered (or as the cover says berserk) Ice. But we can't just get that, we get a bunch of (imao* unneeded) back story concerning her controlling grandfather, her discovery of her powers, and how she matured and developed into who she is, and that's all fine and dandy, but I would rather have this series continue to move forward, developing the plot more. Beyond the back story we get two or three pages of Blue Beetle III, Booster, and Captain Atom... only for Magog to show up and give us a cliff hanger. Like I said the issue's not bad, but with the high quality of the previous issues I felt a tad let down, but with Magog and Captain Atom squaring off in probably the next issue, I have hope.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (8/10)
So yup, that was my only DC title this week, but luckily it was good. And I do recommend it, but if you want a long multi title review stay tuned for the Marvel review it has 600% more reviews... so it's got something going for it.
*in my arrogant opinion
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Comic Book Wednesday Part 2:DC
Alright, here's the highly anticipated sequel to my earlier blog post, you can stop holding your breaths now. As you can assume, based off the title, this section is devoted to those crazy bastards over at DC.
BATMAN: THE RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE 5 (of 6)
Words by: Grant Morrison
Art by: Ryan Sook
Okay, so I haven't been a fan of this series... I mean, it's been kind of fun, but the covers are far and away the best part of this series. And this issue is no exception. The story is kind of.... well, an accurate description is cluster fuck. Bruce arrives in the 20s and is conned by... his mother (?) into becoming a "bat man" to help pull off a scam, but then the scam is revealed to be... getting Bruce to be a sacrifice in the family cemetery of Wayne Manor. Okay, so my reaction when I set this down was What the Fuck? I just... I really don't know what to say... I mean, the art was good but... that's not enough to salvage a comic with story this bad. Sorry Morrison, you get my only pass of the week. I just can't wait until this arc is done, Wayne returns and a new guy takes over Batman.
Dr. Brooklyn says: PASS this issue (4/10)
GREEN LANTERN #58
Words by: Geoff Johns
Art by: Doug Mahnke
The issue starts with The Butcher (The Red Lanterns Entity) causing hell at a prison, but we don't get a lot of that... but I do appreciate the foreshadowing. The issue is much more episodic than I would like, working more like a really good BD issue as opposed to a strictly GL tale, but that doesn't hurt it at all. For me (being a hopeless romantic) I kind of would have liked more between Carol and Hal, but overall the issue has little to knit pick, balancing out the 'meh' BD series that Johns is also working on.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (8.75/10)
GREEN LANTERN: EMERALD WARRIORS #3
Words by: Peter Tomasi
Art by: Fernando Pasarin
This is a series quickly climbing the ranks of things I look forward to. In the main GL title, we have Hal being a fine upstanding guy, but in Emerald Warriors we get Guy being Guy, leading a rag tag group of Kilowag, Arisia, and now Bleez. The story looks like it's going to turn into the catalyst of the next GL crossover (seems all of DC's crossovers have to involve the GL corp, but whatever) Anyways, the story and art are both equally strong and we get to see some badassery, so check this series out if you like good comics.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (9/10)
JUSTICE LEAGUE: GENERATION LOST #11
Words by Judd Winick
Art by: Aaron Lopresti
And the love affair continues. I know I gush for this series like the media gushed for Obama, but it's worth it... for serious. The story now pits the JLI against the Metal Men (and woman) thanks to Max Lord reprogramming them. The two teams fight hard, but then the Metal Men unite and become a mega Metal... person. This series continues to be my favorite DC publication at the moment, with smart writing, cool art and the only direct BD tie in that does anything. I think I might be at that point where all I have left to say is gushing compliments, so I'll cut this review short.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (9.5/10)
So there's this weeks DC stuff... that I bought. Check some of that stuff out if you feel like reading some good stuff, but avoid B:TRoBW
BATMAN: THE RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE 5 (of 6)
Words by: Grant Morrison
Art by: Ryan Sook
Okay, so I haven't been a fan of this series... I mean, it's been kind of fun, but the covers are far and away the best part of this series. And this issue is no exception. The story is kind of.... well, an accurate description is cluster fuck. Bruce arrives in the 20s and is conned by... his mother (?) into becoming a "bat man" to help pull off a scam, but then the scam is revealed to be... getting Bruce to be a sacrifice in the family cemetery of Wayne Manor. Okay, so my reaction when I set this down was What the Fuck? I just... I really don't know what to say... I mean, the art was good but... that's not enough to salvage a comic with story this bad. Sorry Morrison, you get my only pass of the week. I just can't wait until this arc is done, Wayne returns and a new guy takes over Batman.
Dr. Brooklyn says: PASS this issue (4/10)
GREEN LANTERN #58
Words by: Geoff Johns
Art by: Doug Mahnke
The issue starts with The Butcher (The Red Lanterns Entity) causing hell at a prison, but we don't get a lot of that... but I do appreciate the foreshadowing. The issue is much more episodic than I would like, working more like a really good BD issue as opposed to a strictly GL tale, but that doesn't hurt it at all. For me (being a hopeless romantic) I kind of would have liked more between Carol and Hal, but overall the issue has little to knit pick, balancing out the 'meh' BD series that Johns is also working on.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (8.75/10)
GREEN LANTERN: EMERALD WARRIORS #3
Words by: Peter Tomasi
Art by: Fernando Pasarin
This is a series quickly climbing the ranks of things I look forward to. In the main GL title, we have Hal being a fine upstanding guy, but in Emerald Warriors we get Guy being Guy, leading a rag tag group of Kilowag, Arisia, and now Bleez. The story looks like it's going to turn into the catalyst of the next GL crossover (seems all of DC's crossovers have to involve the GL corp, but whatever) Anyways, the story and art are both equally strong and we get to see some badassery, so check this series out if you like good comics.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (9/10)
JUSTICE LEAGUE: GENERATION LOST #11
Words by Judd Winick
Art by: Aaron Lopresti
And the love affair continues. I know I gush for this series like the media gushed for Obama, but it's worth it... for serious. The story now pits the JLI against the Metal Men (and woman) thanks to Max Lord reprogramming them. The two teams fight hard, but then the Metal Men unite and become a mega Metal... person. This series continues to be my favorite DC publication at the moment, with smart writing, cool art and the only direct BD tie in that does anything. I think I might be at that point where all I have left to say is gushing compliments, so I'll cut this review short.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (9.5/10)
So there's this weeks DC stuff... that I bought. Check some of that stuff out if you feel like reading some good stuff, but avoid B:TRoBW
Comic Book Wednesday Part 1: Marvel
Alright, another week of comics has come and sadly gone, so it seems like its time for me to tell you what comics you should pick up, provided you have bad taste and didn't pick these up already (well, in some game good taste should have scared you away) So here we go with some reviews and cynicism.
DAKEN: DARK WOLVERINE #2
Words by: Dan Way and Marjorie Liu
Art by: Giuseppe Camuncoli
I was really pleased with Issue #1 of this series, but often times strong initial issues are followed with lackluster sequels... luckily this is another strong issue. Continuing the story from Wolverine #1 Daken finds himself dealing with Wolverine's body that is causing all kinds of hell (no pun intended) here on Earth while Logan fights his way through scores of people he's already killed. The majority of this issues works around Daken sweet talking Mystique out on a date, only for Wolverine to cut in. The writing is great as Way and Liu bring a nice balance of manliness and a feminine touch, I've met Dan, but not Marjorie so my knowledge of her is slim, but Dan's touch is very much on this story. The art is kind of... well, it's not bad, but it's not great the facial proportions of Daken change a little too much for my like, but it's not enough to detracts from the story.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (9/10)
INVADERS NOW! 2 (of 5)
Words by: Alex Ross and Christos Gage
Art by: Caio Reis
If you are one of my faithful readers, you observed me giving the first issue in this mini a 6.5/10 and a mediocre review... Ross and Gage really stepped it up with this issue, providing a really strong story that looks at what happens in war and when their can be justification, and what's too far. Frankly, the issue was pretty damn good, except the art is kind of weak. When I look at comic art I want strong form and nice color, this art is just not good enough for the quality of writing that Ross and Gage put down in this issue.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (8.75/10)
INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #31
Words by: Matt Fraction
Art by: Salvador Larroca
So these Marvel guys seriously like making me eat my words. If you remember I said that IIM is getting ready to jump the shark and gave the last issue a pass... so Matt Fraction reads my blog* and uped the quality of this issue. Where the last few issues have been lame Eco-Friendly tales, this last story gets back to what Iron Man is all about, sex, tech, and explosions. This seems to be a recurring theme, but the art was a little... weird. I mean, I know Larroca is talented, seeing it from #1-31 of this series, but there were some things off this issue. The Story is starting to return to the High Quality that the series began with, and I am very pleased with that, being that IIM was one of my favorites, it might just sneak back into that elite group.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (8.75/10)
*Yes I know Matt Fraction has never even heard of my blog, I just like to dream
SHADOWLAND #4 (of 5)
Words by: Andy Diggle
Art by: Billy Tan
Holy Shit. Yeah I started my review of The Boys #47 that way, so you should know how this review will end. That being said I will still give you a nice review. The story is really coming to it's climax now, we see a loose collection of street level heroes on their way to kill Matt Murcok, needless to say, they don't succeed. But the issue ends on a high note, Matt laughing off Wolverine who ended a leap with all six claws into the Man without fear. For one of the best crossovers of the fall, this issue ranks among the best and it seems like the climax next month will be some of the most exciting stuff of the year.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (10/10)
SHADOWLAND: BLOOD ON THE STREETS 3 (of 4)
Words by: Antony Johnston
Art by: Wellington Alves
This subseries has been pretty interesting, a series of murders that match the Hand's M.O... but it's not them! And as such, there is a mystery that several of the detective characters have been working on, despite all that's going on. This issue reveals some clues, but they obviously won't be revealed until next months #4. The plot continues to be good stuff, and I am very much so intrigued by this series and am really sad that it's going to end.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (9/10)
DAKEN: DARK WOLVERINE #2
Words by: Dan Way and Marjorie Liu
Art by: Giuseppe Camuncoli
I was really pleased with Issue #1 of this series, but often times strong initial issues are followed with lackluster sequels... luckily this is another strong issue. Continuing the story from Wolverine #1 Daken finds himself dealing with Wolverine's body that is causing all kinds of hell (no pun intended) here on Earth while Logan fights his way through scores of people he's already killed. The majority of this issues works around Daken sweet talking Mystique out on a date, only for Wolverine to cut in. The writing is great as Way and Liu bring a nice balance of manliness and a feminine touch, I've met Dan, but not Marjorie so my knowledge of her is slim, but Dan's touch is very much on this story. The art is kind of... well, it's not bad, but it's not great the facial proportions of Daken change a little too much for my like, but it's not enough to detracts from the story.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (9/10)
INVADERS NOW! 2 (of 5)
Words by: Alex Ross and Christos Gage
Art by: Caio Reis
If you are one of my faithful readers, you observed me giving the first issue in this mini a 6.5/10 and a mediocre review... Ross and Gage really stepped it up with this issue, providing a really strong story that looks at what happens in war and when their can be justification, and what's too far. Frankly, the issue was pretty damn good, except the art is kind of weak. When I look at comic art I want strong form and nice color, this art is just not good enough for the quality of writing that Ross and Gage put down in this issue.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (8.75/10)
INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #31
Words by: Matt Fraction
Art by: Salvador Larroca
So these Marvel guys seriously like making me eat my words. If you remember I said that IIM is getting ready to jump the shark and gave the last issue a pass... so Matt Fraction reads my blog* and uped the quality of this issue. Where the last few issues have been lame Eco-Friendly tales, this last story gets back to what Iron Man is all about, sex, tech, and explosions. This seems to be a recurring theme, but the art was a little... weird. I mean, I know Larroca is talented, seeing it from #1-31 of this series, but there were some things off this issue. The Story is starting to return to the High Quality that the series began with, and I am very pleased with that, being that IIM was one of my favorites, it might just sneak back into that elite group.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (8.75/10)
*Yes I know Matt Fraction has never even heard of my blog, I just like to dream
SHADOWLAND #4 (of 5)
Words by: Andy Diggle
Art by: Billy Tan
Holy Shit. Yeah I started my review of The Boys #47 that way, so you should know how this review will end. That being said I will still give you a nice review. The story is really coming to it's climax now, we see a loose collection of street level heroes on their way to kill Matt Murcok, needless to say, they don't succeed. But the issue ends on a high note, Matt laughing off Wolverine who ended a leap with all six claws into the Man without fear. For one of the best crossovers of the fall, this issue ranks among the best and it seems like the climax next month will be some of the most exciting stuff of the year.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (10/10)
SHADOWLAND: BLOOD ON THE STREETS 3 (of 4)
Words by: Antony Johnston
Art by: Wellington Alves
This subseries has been pretty interesting, a series of murders that match the Hand's M.O... but it's not them! And as such, there is a mystery that several of the detective characters have been working on, despite all that's going on. This issue reveals some clues, but they obviously won't be revealed until next months #4. The plot continues to be good stuff, and I am very much so intrigued by this series and am really sad that it's going to end.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (9/10)
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Comic Book Wednesday the You should probably ge tused to these coming on thursday Edition Part 3: The Rest
THE BOYS #47
Words by Garth Ennis
Art by: Russ Braun
Holy Shit. This issue was good. Like high up there for best The boys issue good. And that's saying something. The way Ennis portrays Butcher and Hughie at the beginning of the issue, then Annie and Hughie, and Finally showing us a glimpse of The Homelander scheming this issue sets up all kinds of hell to come, for The boys AND The Seven. Without a doubt this is a must read series, and this issue which concludes the BELIEVE arc maybe be exhibit A-F in the case to prove it. Although it doesn't really talk about Believe, this does give some closure to the main elements of that arc, and as a direct result sets up the next arc.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (10/10) Get used to those in this section.
METALOCALYPSE: DETHKLOK #1
Words by: Brendon Small, Jon Schnepp, and Jeremy Barlow
Art by: Lucas Marangon
To appreciate this issue, you must like the show. STOP! If you don't like the show don't read this review or this issue, you won't like it. The plot is simple, the band endorses some frozen foods and causes mayhem. The humor then comes from the same kind of dialogue and situational black humor that makes the show great. The only problem was the song at the end, it's one thing to listen to metal... it's another to read it with no music, but that's a nit pick. I laughed quite a bit during the reading of this issue and I think you will too if you like the show.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (8/10)
NANCY N HELL #3 (of 4)
Words by: El Torres
Art by: Antonio Vasquez
This issue is actually deep. While the first two have been exploitation fun, this one actually questions the superiority of humans to angels, and makes Lucifer reexamine himself, giving us a unique look on the Fallen Angel himself. The art is pretty consistent with what the rest of the series has had, just good gory fun. Overall this series has turned into a hidden gem, which I'm afraid most people will miss out on. if you like chainsaws, the undead, demons, and hot chicks you'll love this series.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (8.5/10)
NEONOMICON #2
Words by: Alan Moore
Art by: Jacen Burrows
remember in my first post when I linked to my friend D**** S****'s blog? Well, me and him have been waiting like crackheads for a rock for this issue, and it doesn't disappoint. The story is full of more Lovecraft references than the first, and finds Brears having sex with an old one in the final panels. The plot gets the two agents undercover, where they are invited to a ritual, trying to get a lead on Carcosa. But the ritual is actually an orgy and Brears finds herself being raped by a hideous monster after watching her partner get shot in the face. This is a very graphic issue, with lots of sex, dicks, and blood, so if you are squeamish at all, pass on this issue, or better have someone read it too you, because you don't want to miss this one.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (10/10)
SCALPED #41
Words by: Jason Aaron
Art by: R.M. Guera
The Unwanted Arc is probably the best of the series thus far, mainly because it has allowed for so much characterization of Dashiell and Carol, and this issue doesn't slow that down. We open with a flashback to Carol's mother, then we return to the modern with Carol dealing with her pregnancy by consulting Dino Poorbear, another of the Rez's parents with a lot of troubles. But the gem of this issue is Dashiell and Carol searching for each other through out the town, Dashiell learning carol has kicked the drug habit, and Carol learning Dashiell has been distancing himself from her father, ending in them finding each other in a "romantic" passing. Just like this week's The Boys, this issue ranks up with some of the best Scalped issues.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (10/10)
Words by Garth Ennis
Art by: Russ Braun
Holy Shit. This issue was good. Like high up there for best The boys issue good. And that's saying something. The way Ennis portrays Butcher and Hughie at the beginning of the issue, then Annie and Hughie, and Finally showing us a glimpse of The Homelander scheming this issue sets up all kinds of hell to come, for The boys AND The Seven. Without a doubt this is a must read series, and this issue which concludes the BELIEVE arc maybe be exhibit A-F in the case to prove it. Although it doesn't really talk about Believe, this does give some closure to the main elements of that arc, and as a direct result sets up the next arc.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (10/10) Get used to those in this section.
METALOCALYPSE: DETHKLOK #1
Words by: Brendon Small, Jon Schnepp, and Jeremy Barlow
Art by: Lucas Marangon
To appreciate this issue, you must like the show. STOP! If you don't like the show don't read this review or this issue, you won't like it. The plot is simple, the band endorses some frozen foods and causes mayhem. The humor then comes from the same kind of dialogue and situational black humor that makes the show great. The only problem was the song at the end, it's one thing to listen to metal... it's another to read it with no music, but that's a nit pick. I laughed quite a bit during the reading of this issue and I think you will too if you like the show.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (8/10)
NANCY N HELL #3 (of 4)
Words by: El Torres
Art by: Antonio Vasquez
This issue is actually deep. While the first two have been exploitation fun, this one actually questions the superiority of humans to angels, and makes Lucifer reexamine himself, giving us a unique look on the Fallen Angel himself. The art is pretty consistent with what the rest of the series has had, just good gory fun. Overall this series has turned into a hidden gem, which I'm afraid most people will miss out on. if you like chainsaws, the undead, demons, and hot chicks you'll love this series.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (8.5/10)
NEONOMICON #2
Words by: Alan Moore
Art by: Jacen Burrows
remember in my first post when I linked to my friend D**** S****'s blog? Well, me and him have been waiting like crackheads for a rock for this issue, and it doesn't disappoint. The story is full of more Lovecraft references than the first, and finds Brears having sex with an old one in the final panels. The plot gets the two agents undercover, where they are invited to a ritual, trying to get a lead on Carcosa. But the ritual is actually an orgy and Brears finds herself being raped by a hideous monster after watching her partner get shot in the face. This is a very graphic issue, with lots of sex, dicks, and blood, so if you are squeamish at all, pass on this issue, or better have someone read it too you, because you don't want to miss this one.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (10/10)
SCALPED #41
Words by: Jason Aaron
Art by: R.M. Guera
The Unwanted Arc is probably the best of the series thus far, mainly because it has allowed for so much characterization of Dashiell and Carol, and this issue doesn't slow that down. We open with a flashback to Carol's mother, then we return to the modern with Carol dealing with her pregnancy by consulting Dino Poorbear, another of the Rez's parents with a lot of troubles. But the gem of this issue is Dashiell and Carol searching for each other through out the town, Dashiell learning carol has kicked the drug habit, and Carol learning Dashiell has been distancing himself from her father, ending in them finding each other in a "romantic" passing. Just like this week's The Boys, this issue ranks up with some of the best Scalped issues.
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (10/10)
Comic Book Wednesday the You should probably ge tused to these coming on thursday Edition Part 2: DC
Yeah, with all the Marvel and Miscellaneous comics I read I only had skrilla to buy 1 DC, and it was
BRIGHTEST DAY #11
Words by: Geoff Johns and Peter Tomasi
Art by: Ivan Reis
I am going to assume Geoff Johns reads my blog, and that's why he has taken BD from crap to one of the best issues I read this week. The opening bit is clearly the best, setting up a massive conflict between Black Lanterns and the raised White Lanterns, all while claiming the new saviour. FINALLY PLOT!!! seeing the big splash page of the black lanterns was nice, and I am pleased to report there wasn't a single utterance of the phrase "Why were we brought back?" the entire issue. #11 knocks it out of the park and rivals some of the best BN issues. (even though most of the early BD stuff was shit).
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (9/10)
Yeah, I gave a Brightest Day issue a 9, maybe 'm just getting softer in my old age.
BRIGHTEST DAY #11
Words by: Geoff Johns and Peter Tomasi
Art by: Ivan Reis
I am going to assume Geoff Johns reads my blog, and that's why he has taken BD from crap to one of the best issues I read this week. The opening bit is clearly the best, setting up a massive conflict between Black Lanterns and the raised White Lanterns, all while claiming the new saviour. FINALLY PLOT!!! seeing the big splash page of the black lanterns was nice, and I am pleased to report there wasn't a single utterance of the phrase "Why were we brought back?" the entire issue. #11 knocks it out of the park and rivals some of the best BN issues. (even though most of the early BD stuff was shit).
Dr. Brooklyn says: LIKE this issue (9/10)
Yeah, I gave a Brightest Day issue a 9, maybe 'm just getting softer in my old age.
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