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Post by Batflunkie on Jun 22, 2016 15:05:07 GMT -5
She-Wolf #1, seemed fairly interesting from the general synopsis given on Image's website. The end product was, however, less than inspired (ie angsty teenger gets cut by her werewolf boyfriend and suddenly becomes exposed to new surroundings that are steeped in the occult)
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Post by Arthur Gordon Scratch on Jun 22, 2016 15:17:59 GMT -5
I loved Tomasso's previous Image series, but this one felt too cliché, I passed even if I usually follow all his stuff.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2016 17:17:17 GMT -5
Han Solo #1 - Had to check this out because it's Han. Majorie Liu crafts a good intro and set-up for this mini story with Han reluctantly accepting an undercover spy mission from Leia that will be carried out amid one of the galaxy's toughest starship races. Mark Brooks' art is clean and clear, especially when we see the other alien pilots who've entered the race while Liu captures a good representation of Han and Leia's evolving relationship during this time. It was a great issue. I like how they used the starship races as a setting, since we learned in the novel Bloodline that they will eventually be more than a hobby for Han. |
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Post by Batflunkie on Jun 23, 2016 14:13:33 GMT -5
Action Man #1. I grew up enjoying the cgi cartoon from the late 90's/early 00's, as it was a really interesting mix of extreme sports and espionage. Action Man has always been a rather unique property I feel, with just enough going for it to help set it apart from it's American counterpart, G.I. Joe
That being said, the actual issue itself felt very haphazard and uninspired as it focuses on the son of the original Action Man, Ian Noble
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Post by earl on Jun 28, 2016 19:52:46 GMT -5
Local shop had a couple sets hit the table of the Batman Arkham video game comics. I'm not a gamer at all, but what I have seen of those newer Batman video games, they look really neat and have been quite popular, so it got me curious about the comics.
I got and read the six issue Arkham City comic and got lucky that it had the 'zero' issue which I think came with the game. That #0 issue is mostly viginettes introducting characters I assume you can meet along the play. The take on the Riddler is kinda more like the new Zero Year version, which caught me by surprise.
The actual series is an ok read, it's mostly an introduction to what elements led to the classic video game "Escape from New York" setup where part of Gotham becomes 'Arkham City'. Presentation wise, it's like a dark bronze age comic, as the plot is pretty straight forward.
Carlos D'Anda was also a main production design artist on the book and his take on Batman kind of reminds me of stuff like 2000 AD and Heavy Metal. It's a different and modern look for a Batman comic. Quite a bit of the comic is kinda 'pinup' as the story is an intro to the video game, so the series is pretty much setting up the characters and the world.
To me, as a Batman fan I dug it because it's a very different take, the story isn't fantastic but the design and artwork are interesting. I'm thinking about going to look on Youtube to see if they have the 'animated pieces' from those games edited together to show the plot. Not a fan of games, but some of that game animation story pieces between levels and missions is really neat.
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Post by Batflunkie on Jun 29, 2016 8:43:52 GMT -5
Captain America: Steve Rogers #2. Was actually kind of surprised at how good of a read, not to mention uncluttered, this issue felt as opposed to the previous
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Post by hondobrode on Jun 29, 2016 23:49:47 GMT -5
I have faith in Nick Spencer, the writer. One of the best Joker stories is an series he wrote for Image called Bedlam.  I've called it an X-rated Joker. 
My son, one of my brothers and I all love this series.
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Post by hondobrode on Jul 4, 2016 0:18:31 GMT -5
Reading Joe Casey's & Tom Scioli's awesome Kirby-esque Godland.  |
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Post by MDG on Jul 5, 2016 10:09:53 GMT -5
I'd sworn off fancy "manufactured" collectibles, but Sir Alfred #3 by Tim Hensley hit all the rights spots with me. It's a tabloid-size "biography" of Alfred Hitchcock, done as a series of short strips in the style of Owen Fitzgerald's Bob Hope comics or John Stanley/Irving Tripp's Little Lulu. Limited to 1,000 in a signed/numbered envelope, with a letterpress "coaster" and a numbered giclee print.
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Post by String on Jul 5, 2016 10:32:57 GMT -5
The Vader Down crossover between the main Star Wars and Darth Vader titles.
A fun story, good characterization by both Aaron and Gillen (I think Gillen relishes creating sinister dialogue for Vader who had quite a few delectable lines of dialogue throughout this), good humor. The pair of homicidal droids Triple Zero and Beetee -One were a special highlight (especially the 'fight' scenes between R2 and the more heavily-armed BT. R2's eventual winning move just brings a smile to your face). LaRocca and Deodato's art was first-rate, loved it.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2016 10:35:39 GMT -5
The Vader Down crossover between the main Star Wars and Darth Vader titles. A fun story, good characterization by both Aaron and Gillen (I think Gillen relishes creating sinister dialogue for Vader who had quite a few delectable lines of dialogue throughout this), good humor. The pair of homicidal droids Triple Zero and Beetee -One were a special highlight (especially the 'fight' scenes between R2 and the more heavily-armed BT. R2's eventual winning move just brings a smile to your face). LaRocca and Deodato's art was first-rate, loved it. I read the trade collection of this form the library a month or so ago and really enjoyed it. I am enjoying a lot of the new MArvel stuff. It's not perfect, but it's fun to read. -M |
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Post by hondobrode on Jul 5, 2016 21:37:32 GMT -5
Thanks to Comixology Unlimited I decided to read a title I'd almost bought on sale but didn't.
Now I'm glad I read before I bought, cause I would've regretted buying it.
God Hates Astronauts sounds ok but the execution left me cold. I couldn't even finish the first issue.
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Post by Roquefort Raider on Jul 6, 2016 7:55:36 GMT -5
Currently reading Love and Rockets #8.
So much goodness. I was struck by how few lines Jaime needs to convey complex emotion on a face... truly the work of a master.
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Post by brutalis on Jul 6, 2016 8:10:23 GMT -5
Just finished the new Micronauts 1-3. Decent re-imagining which manages to slightly recapture the fun and delight of the Marvel series while creating it's own universe. Unique redesigns which carry the "flavor" of the toys and Marvel concepts while making them all new characters.
Read the first 2 TPB's of Manifest Destiny. Beautiful artwork in a slowly expanding story mixing history, fantasy, science and horror in a wonderful mash-up. It starts off slowly which has you feel as though you are a participant of the Lewis and Clark expedition where all is seemingly quiet and dull when "BAM" the excitement and adrenaline with fear comes rushing in and carries you into the adventure. Not sure this series works as well in a monthly dosage but in collected form it is a fairly enjoyable if quick read that i found myself going back into after reading if only to study and enjoy the artwork.
Lady Mechanika by Joe Benitez and "crew" which is very slight in story but centered in a steampunk world. While the stories seem to be written if only to serve as concepts to showcase Benitez art they are interesting.
Disney Princess #1-4. Enjoyable fairy tale escapades of the Disney Princesses done as single tier newspaper comic style with gags and jokes done in 1-4 panels or carried over several columns. The book insides are printed in landscape format enlarging the panels and length. Very cute and adorable artwork which avoids being childish but helps to remind of the child within we should let out more often.
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Post by Gene on Jul 6, 2016 22:57:24 GMT -5
Some quick capsule reviews:
Superman #2
The first issue had me worried that the series was going to be unnecessarily grim, but this issue restored my faith. There are some good emotional beats throughout and we get the return of a classic Post-Crisis antagonist (villain isn't quite the right word).
Batman #2
This issue did a good job of introducing us to Gotham and Gotham Girl's relationship with Batman and Gordon. The rest of the book was setup for the upcoming Monster Men story. It wasn't bad, but I would have liked to have seen some more development of the new characters.
Moon Knight #4
Another solid issue of a great book. Marc, in his Mr. Knight persona, and his fellow escapees from the hospital continue their journey towards the pyramid that has (maybe) appeared in the center of New York. Lemire continues to keep the characters and the readers guessing as to what's real and what's not in the world of Moon Knight. Highly recommended.
Punisher #3
Becky Cloonan has saved the Punisher. After the abysmal previous series, Cloonan returns to what works: Hard hitting vigilante stories that go just over the top enough to keep from getting bogged down in grim n' grittiness. This book doesn't try to reinvent the wheel, and that's what makes it work. Also Highly recommended.
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