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Post by thwhtguardian on Oct 18, 2017 9:59:33 GMT -5
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Post by thwhtguardian on Oct 18, 2017 11:34:53 GMT -5
Sherlock Frankenstein #1 Written by Jeff Lemire Art by David Rubin Summary: Reporter Lucy Webber is looking for answers to the disappearance of her father, The Black Hammer, but all her leads have turned up nothing leaving her only one person left to question: Sherlock Frankenstein the world's greatest supervillain.
Plot: I've been loving Lemire's Black Hammer so this spin off was a must buy and it didn't disappoint. The mystery subplot surrounding the heroes disappearance has long been a favorite plot point of mine so I was excited to it take center stage in this spin off. While we didn't get much development in this issue I loved the view it gave into the villains of the world, they're like an amalgam of classic DC and Marvel villains with a touch of Dick Tracy which makes them wacky, weird and fun so I'm excited to see more of them.
Art: Rubin must have had a blast developing these villains and I'm excited see what he does if given more action.
Grade: 10/10 |
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Post by thwhtguardian on Oct 18, 2017 15:33:48 GMT -5
Mighty Thor #700 Written by Jason Aaron Art by Russell Dauterman, Walter Simonson, Becky Cloonan, Jill Thompson, James Harren, Chris Burnham and others. Summary: Malekith's armies invade the realm of the Norns and Mangog strikes!
Plot: I don't know how many times Jason Aaron's run on Thor has been re-branded, renumbered and relaunched but through it all it has been one of the best super hero books out there and in this latest renumbering that has not changed. One of my favorite elements that Aaron had used in the past was the notion of story telling and time and in this milestone issue he brought the focus back to those elements to create a story with a truly epic feel as he explored the notion of fate and the ways in which Thor's legend and influence have spread across time and space. All the familiar themes are here, including the clash between free will and destiny, the rift between fathers and sons and the question of what makes a god truly worthy. In the process, this story captures so much of what makes this saga great in the first place and it does so with out feeling repetitive even though he's tackled these themes previously.
Art: With so many artists contributing to this issue you'd think it would feel muddled and disjointed visually, but due to the excellent framing device involving the norns the vignettes of the various times and thors could each have their own feel and still feel like a cohesive whole.
Grade 10/10 |
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Post by thwhtguardian on Oct 18, 2017 18:47:13 GMT -5
Supersons #9 Written by Peter J. Tomasi Art by Jorge Jimenez Summary: Robin and Superboy lead a revolt on the living planet and inspire a new generation of heroes.
Plot: This arc had a little bit of a clunky start but Tomasi really stuck the landing with this issue. Inspiring the villain to become a hero with a daring speech could have came off as overly smaltzy but the delivery by Superboy was believable, age appropriate and played into the magician's own motivation(to be remembered) which really made it work. While it was a great moment for Jon, Damian does come off as a bit stagnant as he didn't really provide anything other than his usual cynicism although the final encounter with Superdad did have characterized a little better but I really hope that we get a story that gives Damian more room to develop in the same way that this one did for Jon.
Art: Jimenez continues to turn in adequate work, there's nothing bad about his art but nothing to make you linger. I've said it from the start, I love the covers by Dustin Nguyen and other than the fact that he's probably busy with Descender I can't fathom why he isn't on art here full time as his soft look is perfect for these coming of age super hero stories.
Grade:7/10 |
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Post by thwhtguardian on Oct 18, 2017 20:33:33 GMT -5
TMNT Universe #15 Written by Eric Burnham Art by Sophie Campbell Summary: Karai gains her mythical sword and resumes business in Tokyo.
Plot: I've really been enjoying this journey with Karai but now that she's gotten her sword and taken care of Tokyo's underworld I'm not sure I like where things feel like they will be going. I mean, I always knew she would bounce back from her defeat at the hands of Clan Yoshi and that she wouldn't be able to sit by with them in power but the process to get their seems so simplistic now. I loved the character beats of the story and how it developed her supporting cast but now that she has her own power base I'm a little disappointed with the conclusion. It just feels to easy, too simple which is a real shame because the smaller elements were top notch.
Art: Sophie Campbell's art has been stellar all along, I love the real sense of motion she achieves in her work but I wasn't in love with Karai's new costume. I get that red goes with her new mystical sword, which does look cool, but the red scarf just looks too Electra to me. I mean, it fits in a way as Daredevil was a big influence on the birth of the Turtles but still it seemed a little too close visually for me.
Grade:7/10 |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2017 22:18:20 GMT -5
Titans 16: a lot is revealed in this issue narrated by Lilith. The story is a big fight that begins with Kid Flash sensing something has happened to Wally. The Titans fight Mal and Gnarkk who are under the bad guys' control. Revelations about the team are forthcoming going back to Titans Hunt and Titans Annual # 1. And as for “the girl clay” that is supposedly Lilith ordained to betray the team, well there is a big reveal about that too.
Abnett continues to show what an excellent grasp he has on the characters. The art fits this fast paced, action-filled story. All this plus a nod to Nick Cardy on the cover.
9/10
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2017 16:33:09 GMT -5
 Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Walter Simonson, Russell Dauterman, Daniel Acuna, James Harren, Becky Cloonan, Das Pastoras, Chris Burnham, Andrew MacLean, Jill Thompson, Mike Del Mundo and Olivier Coipel. Cover by Russell Dauterman. Wow! This was a great anniversary issue! Aaron tells an epic tale that celebrates the legacy of Thor. He weaves the past, present & future into a coherent story. It is a grand vision of all the good Thor has done throughout time. And what an all star lineup of art! Beautiful. Majestic. Well Done Marvel! 10/10. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2017 16:39:05 GMT -5
 Written by Dan Abnett. Art and Cover by Stjepan Sejic. And another perfect issue. Abnett tells the story of Aquaman in hiding fighting behind the scenes with Dolphin. Mera & Garth attempt to break into Atlantis to rescue Arthur & overcome King Rath. And loyal Vulko digs into Atlantis' past to find a weapon to stop Rath. Mix in Sejic's gorgeous art & you have an Aquaman story that will rank as one the best Aquaman stories ever printed. 10/10. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2017 16:46:08 GMT -5
 #31. Written by Tim Seeley. Art by Miguel Mendonca. Cover by Javi Fernandez. Raptor is in Bludhaven. Nightwing & Blockbuster form an uneasy alliance to get him out. The story is OK. Not a fan of Raptor. Also the art is not as good as usual for this title. I understand Nightwing will be getting a new creative team once this arc is over. Sad to see one of the better titles of DC Rebirth has become mediocre. 5/10. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2017 16:53:52 GMT -5
 #16. Written by Dan Abnett. Art and Cover by Brett Booth and Norm Rapmund. Not sure why Kid Flash is on the cover since he really doesn't do anything in this story. Wally (the first) lies dead after a heart attack. The Fatal Five & the Titans fight. Bumblebee's memories return to her. The Key & Mr Twister join the fight. Mal & Gnarkk are under Psimon's control...and the last page reveals who is behind all of this. BAM! Abnett continues to amaze me with this version of the Titans. Man I can not wait for next issue after that last page! 8/10. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2017 17:01:36 GMT -5
 #9. Written by Peter J. Tomasi. Art by Jorge Jimenez and Carmine Di Giandomenico. Just an OK issue. Superboy & Robin inspire other kids in another dimension to become heroes. Honestly this arc felt like a fill in. Part of the "draw" (pun intended) for me is Jimenez' art. He only drew 1/2 the issue. Carmine has turned in incredible art over in Flash but his art here looked rushed & not as good as his art on Flash. Hopefully this title can get back on track. 6/10. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2017 17:11:41 GMT -5
 #33. Written by Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason. Art by Doug Mahnke and Jaime Mendoza. Cover by Ryan Sook. After the last 6 issues of fill ins we get back to the main story. Apokolips is in chaos with Darkseid gone. Meanwhile on Earth Lex & Superman team up to fight crime in Metropolis. Those scenes were a little surreal. Then Lex is captured & taken to Apokolips. His tech summons Superman when he is with his family. Somehow Clark, Lois & Jon all end up in different places on Apokolips. This arc looks like it will be great. However it felt like it started abruptly with the fill ins the last 3 months. Otherwise glad to see this title get back on track. 8/10. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2017 17:20:17 GMT -5
 Spectacular Spider-Man #5. Written by Chip Zdarsky. Art and Cover by Adam Kubert. The Vulture. The Tinkerer. Aunt May. JJJ. Betty Brant. Flash Thompson. This Spider-Man title is definitely for Spidey readers like me that stopped reading after OMD. This book is fun & "feels" like a Spider-Man book should. I have only read Zdarsky's Jughead which I loved. Now with this title I am going to get his new Marvel Two in One title. I really love his balance with action, humor & characterization. Add in Kubert's expressive art & this book is a winner. 9/10.
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Post by thwhtguardian on Oct 19, 2017 20:52:12 GMT -5
Future Quest Presents #3 Written by Jeff Parker Art by Ariel Olivetti Summary: Space Ghost and Metalus square off in a final battle among the ruins of the Space Force's citadel.
Plot: Parker continued to nail the Saturday morning cartoon feel here and I loved every panel of it. I think my favorite part of this book is the fact that it stays true to that Saturday morning spirit but still offers up solid action and characterization. This could have easily come off as feeling overly simplistic, but Parker manages to offer threats that feel real to the characters with out being "gritty" which is a great change of pace.
Art: Olivetti is stunning once again, I thought I'd miss the Rude Dude(and heck I'd love to see more from him!) but her work has been stunning right along blending realism with the look of the cartoon perfectly with out ever looking stiff or artificial.
Grade:10/10 |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2017 23:31:31 GMT -5
Riverdale #7: Dilton Doily gets the spotlight in this issue by writers Aaron Allen and Will Ewing with art by Thomas Pistilli. Lots of Dilton’s background is revealed. We learn he grew up in a home full of paranoia with a very misguided father. Of course all this resulted in Dilton being a very capable but odd young man.
Dilton predicts the end of the world to his classmates and Betty asks Jughead to keep an eye on him. There is a very tense and uncomfortable tone throughout the book. Ethel has a an off putting encounter with Dilton. Jughead learns just how messed up Dilton is when he agrees to join him in the bunker built by Dilton and his dad.
The art lends itself to this very creepy story. There’s a shot of the kids in the school hall looking like regular students and Dilton is in the center. He looks very ill at ease, paranoid, and dare I say crazy. I was not expecting such an intense and uncomfortable story.
9/10
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