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Post by thwhtguardian on Jan 30, 2019 10:27:48 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2019 23:23:55 GMT -5
Betty and Veronica #2: the girls seems like they are drifting apart as Veronica gets an internship and the opportunity to write an advice column (she later finds out her dad is pulling strings, much to her dismay). Betty is helping out with a habitat for humanity type organization, tutoring Moose, running Ethel’s campaign for student council, and worrying for her family (Betty’s dad loses his job). The BFFs finally reconnect at the big Halloween dance where Reggie asks if Veronica can help him out with his romance with Betty. Betty happens upon the scene and misunderstands as the girls made a pact to not let a boy come between them (Betty has previously dated Reggie).
Awesome issue and a study In opposites. Veronica’s future is certainly brighter even without her dad interfering and Betty’s is up in the air. The writing is solid and I think it would appeal to younger readers. The art is excellent too—nothing fancy or crazy, just solid art that has a very indie feel to it.
8/10
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Post by thwhtguardian on Jan 31, 2019 10:42:46 GMT -5
Action Comics #1007Written by Brian Michael Bendis Art by Steve Epting Summary: Jimmy Olson uncovers a Kobra Cult cell, Lois confronts her father and Superman gets involved with a Task Force X mystery.
Plot: The character focused vignettes that Bendis laid out in this latest installment were certainly strong...but overall it felt slightly empty. These would be fantastic subplots fleshing out a main story...but there isn't a main story presented here so all we're left is a series of disconnected scenes. In the end that lack of connective tissue really hampers the impact the scenes really deserve.
Art: Epting's art here really sold the emotions in the vignettes, the power and depth of hurt in Lois' face as her father walked away was simply stunning.
Grade:6/10 |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2019 23:17:35 GMT -5
Heroes in Crisis # 5: what a chore getting through this filler issue was. Pretentious and boring...but if it weren’t almost over I’d drop it. Only 4 more issues to suffer through. Superman is in damage control mode assuring the public about Sanctuary. Batgirl and Harley Quin continue to investigate as Booster Gold discovers an important clue about one of the victims. There are pages devoted to some C and D list heroes as they work through their issues at Sanctuary. The Protector from the Teen Titans drug awareness comics from the 80s reveals he abuses drugs. Steel and Solstice also appear.
To end in a positive note, Booster Gold And Blue Beetle are the best part of this issue, bromance and all. I do like King’s Depiction of them. The art is definitely a 10. Too bad I can’t say the same for the story.
3/10
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2019 23:38:30 GMT -5
The Terrifics #12: Mr Terrific is at the mercy of Java and the Dreadfuls. Phantom Girl escapes back to earth just in time to receive his distress call, reuniting the team. Before they reunite, Plastic Man is still trying to bond with his son (including an awesome scene with the bat mobile!) Rex makes a decision about his own future as well.
Lemire presents an issue full of awesome character moments for each member of the team...Rex’s inner turmoil, Plastic Man’s desperation, Phantom Girl’s depressing future on Bztzl, and Mr Terrific dealing with his late wife’s doppelgänger. Bogdanovic’s art doesn’t appeal to me, however his style really lends itself to the Plastic Man scenes. A consistent excellent first year for The Terrifics!
9/10
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2019 8:37:04 GMT -5
Too busy to do reviews this week. A quick rundown: Action was OK. Terrifics was awesome. Lone Ranger was decent. Wonder Woman is steadily improving. Flash Annual was a tie in to Heroes in Crisis and featured Impulse and was pretty good.
The story in Action was really uneven like thwhtguardian stated. Some parts were good but it all felt like random scenes. Epting's art was a little more cartoony than I remember.
Terrifics continues the old school Silver Age feel. Unlike @mrjupiter I like the art. It fits this title.
Lone Ranger wraps up next issue and not a lot happened this issue but it still entertained.
WW surprised me. Now that Wilson's initial arc is over I can see where she is taking the title. Glad I decided to give this second arc a try.
Flash Annual. Impulse. Barry & Iris' reactions to Wally's "death" over in Heroes in Crisis. A plug for Young Justice. Wish the monthly title was this good. |
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Post by The Captain on Feb 3, 2019 14:58:37 GMT -5
Captain America #7 "Captain of Nothing: Part 1  This issue picks up after the events of last month, which ended with the discovery of a murdered Thunderbolt Ross, seemingly at the hands of Captain America. It opens with Baron Strucker, now running a private prison for enhanced individuals, and Selene (who Strucker addresses as "Frau Gallo") discussing whether his prison can hold Steve Rogers, which he assures her it can. Next, it cuts to Steve and Sharon meeting with Bernie Rosenthal to discuss his options, since it appears to be a fairly cut-and-dried case (or at least a near-perfect frame job). Bucky gets into the story by beating up a bunch of thugs at a Bar with No Name, eventually getting a dressing down by The Owl, who muses on the topic of heroes and villains before getting pummeled. Steve and Sharon share a moment before he decides to turn himself in, as this isn't about him but about the shield that he represents, and after he does so without the shield, which Nick Fury believes is the murder weapon, Sharon calls on the Daughters of Liberty, a group of female heroes including Ms. Marvel, Misty Knight, Sue Storm, Echo, White Tiger, Mockingbird, and, I belive, Jessica Drew. Overall, it's fine as a set-up to the next story arc in the book. We start to see how the cliffhanger from last issue is going to resolve, with Cap in a prison full of people who hate him and run by someone who really hates him, his friends looking for answers and a way to help him, and the Power Elite seemingly without opposition. The problem is that it reads just like the synopsis above: disjointed and all over the place. There's zero pacing to it, as it just jumps from one scene to the next to the next to the next, and it leaves the reader feeling as though there should have been some kind of transition other than turning the page to find something new going on. It's earned a reprieve from the chopping block for another month, as this wasn't terrible, but it's going to need to be a whole lot better and get there a whole lot faster or else I will be without an ongoing Captain America title on my pull list for the first time in years. 5/10 |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2019 23:19:50 GMT -5
Action 1007: this one read like an old issue of Superman Family. Glad to see Jimmy and Lois get some time in this issue, especially Jimmy. The scenes with Lois didn’t grab me. Did she consult with Clark before doing what she did? I was under the impression that her Dad had no use for Superman. Is this the most dangerous secret in the dc universe touted on the cover? Loved the scenes of Superman at the end. A bit of a disconnected issue, but good to see solo Jimmy and Lois. The art was clear and clean.
6/10
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