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Post by wildfire2099 on Jun 26, 2017 9:07:31 GMT -5
Nightwing continues to be good too, I like the focus on Dick's relationship though I've never liked Blockbuster, he's always just seemed too generic Yes the Blockbuster is a generic Hulk knockoff IMO. But I loved the twist at the end. It set up a neat scenario. I think Nightwing & Shaun's relationship won't last based on DC's Sept Solicits. Yeah, I'm sad about that... I really dislike the relationship from those solicits. She is WAY down my list of 'ships' for Mr. Grayson. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2017 11:25:06 GMT -5
Superman #25: enjoyed the issue and glad Lois isn't injured as we thought. Superman at his very best--fighting for everything he loves and believes in. I liked the ending with Manchester Black (and the kids and the cow, haha). Great art, brilliant colors, and looking forward to the Kents getting settled in their new Metropolis home.
9/10
Archie #21
This issue wasn't quite what I was expecting. I see where Waid was going with the different stories showing the characters going about their day and then getting devastating news (much like it goes in real life) but I was expecting the issue to have more of a sense of urgency (that was present in the final pages) and more about Betty. The last page was very shocking and I can't wait to read the next issue and see the fall out.
The Dilton and Moose section was my favorite.
7.5/10
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Post by Hoosier X on Jun 26, 2017 16:43:16 GMT -5
Kong of Skull Island #12I couldn't find the cover of Kong of Skull Island #12 on the Internet, and some other images I wanted to use were HUGE, so I used this Kong image that I'm not sure has anything to do with BOOM's Kong comics. Kong of Skull Island #12 finishes up the latest story arc, and what a rousing rollicking ROCKIN' conclusion it is! The renegades among the people of Kong Island watch helplessly as their big plan to make everyone hate the Kongs goes very very wrong. Lots of giant apes, crazy dinosaurs, and a not-inconsiderable amount of poetic justice gets distributed to the renegades. Around issue #7 and #8, I thought about dropping this title because I was having trouble remembering what happened from issue to issue, and overall it wasn't doing a whole lot for me. But the last three issues or so, I have really been enjoying this title! The characters finally started speaking to me as individuals instead of just lines on a page. I think I was just getting used to the art and the writing style. I'm so glad I stuck with it! I want to read all 12 issues again pretty soon.
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Post by thwhtguardian on Jun 26, 2017 20:25:48 GMT -5
I had dropped Batman awhile back because te Bane story was just that bad but I've always liked the Riddler so I decided to give this a shot and was pretty surprised that I enjoyed it. King's monologue had a great noir vibe to it and I loved Mikel Janin's art and June Chung's moody, muted color pallet.
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Post by Hoosier X on Jun 27, 2017 2:35:22 GMT -5
I had dropped Batman awhile back because te Bane story was just that bad but I've always liked the Riddler so I decided to give this a shot and was pretty surprised that I enjoyed it. King's monologue had a great noir vibe to it and I loved Mikel Janin's art and June Chung's moody, muted color pallet. I hope the second printing is available pretty quickly. I really want to read Batman #25. |
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Post by thwhtguardian on Jun 27, 2017 9:08:30 GMT -5
I had dropped Batman awhile back because te Bane story was just that bad but I've always liked the Riddler so I decided to give this a shot and was pretty surprised that I enjoyed it. King's monologue had a great noir vibe to it and I loved Mikel Janin's art and June Chung's moody, muted color pallet. I hope the second printing is available pretty quickly. I really want to read Batman #25. It was pretty solid, I think you'll enjoy it. |
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Post by Hoosier X on Jun 27, 2017 12:15:58 GMT -5
I hope the second printing is available pretty quickly. I really want to read Batman #25. It was pretty solid, I think you'll enjoy it. I got my fingers crossed. Whenever there's a reboot, I'm usually OK (if not particularly ecstatic) with the new Joker. But The Riddler is another matter. I liked the period where Eddie "reformed" and became a sort of combination con-artist/detective-for-hire. But I don't think I've liked any other version of the Riddler in ... I'm gonna say 15 years. |
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Post by String on Jun 27, 2017 14:53:36 GMT -5
Superman #25 - wow, that was a very strong ending to this arc. Superman's refusal to give up, Kathy and her kin standing up against Black and the fight for Jon's soul. Probably one of the best arcs that I've read in some time.
9/10
Daredevil #22 - this read like a Law & Order episode with all the legal wrangling but it was so engrossing regardless. A unique approach to this legal quandary by both Matt and Soule with huge, HUGE personal risk to Matt should it backfire. The last page was great and highlights a consequence of Matt's ID resolution that's been overlooked so far: Wilson Fisk no longer knows Matt's secret. For the first time in what, 20+ years? So interested in seeing where Soule takes this now.
8/10
Super-Sons #5 - another fun issue, as we see the foundation of their new ongoing partnership. The in-character dialogue quips and rants are fantastic (never fail to laugh out loud at some of Damian's remarks). For me, the art was a nice match to the tone and spirit of the story.
8/10
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Post by String on Jun 27, 2017 15:03:25 GMT -5
Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #1 - by Chip Zdarsky with art by Adam Kubert
For those that may be tired of Peter the global CEO magnate/semi super-spy/hero, this new companion title is set to focus Peter back on more traditional ground such as Queens, NY and facing random crimes.
Zdarsky provides some good humor and tone throughout as Peter reconnects with Johnny Storm, gains a potential date interest and becomes aware of a potential criminal plot involving hacked Stark tech. The cameo appearance by the new Ant-Man was nice too. In a back-up tale, Black Widow is coerced into helping a SHIELD unit gain tactical info on Spidey's spider-sense.
I've long enjoyed Adam Kubert's work and here, he doesn't fail. Terrific styling that matches the tone of the story.
8/10
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Post by thwhtguardian on Jun 28, 2017 8:52:12 GMT -5
It was pretty solid, I think you'll enjoy it. I got my fingers crossed. Whenever there's a reboot, I'm usually OK (if not particularly ecstatic) with the new Joker. But The Riddler is another matter. I liked the period where Eddie "reformed" and became a sort of combination con-artist/detective-for-hire. But I don't think I've liked any other version of the Riddler in ... I'm gonna say 15 years. He was a little more Hannibal Lecter than I liked at the start here, but I liked the characterization as it went on. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2017 12:36:27 GMT -5
Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #1 - by Chip Zdarsky with art by Adam Kubert For those that may be tired of Peter the global CEO magnate/semi super-spy/hero, this new companion title is set to focus Peter back on more traditional ground such as Queens, NY and facing random crimes. Zdarsky provides some good humor and tone throughout as Peter reconnects with Johnny Storm, gains a potential date interest and becomes aware of a potential criminal plot involving hacked Stark tech. The cameo appearance by the new Ant-Man was nice too. In a back-up tale, Black Widow is coerced into helping a SHIELD unit gain tactical info on Spidey's spider-sense. I've long enjoyed Adam Kubert's work and here, he doesn't fail. Terrific styling that matches the tone of the story. 8/10 I picked this up based on your review. Thanks. I really liked it. It was a fun issue. I am adding it to my pull list. |
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Post by wildfire2099 on Jul 5, 2017 19:11:52 GMT -5
I thought the Manchester Black thing in Superman #25 was a bit weird... I mean, they never really give him a reason to exist... is he supposed to be evil? Or good in his way? No mention of him trying to take over the Titans, too, which is weird. Good story, and one that needed to happen to move the Kents to Metropolis, but I feel like they could've either written Black better or used another bad guy. The Frankensteins were really fun, though  |
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Post by thwhtguardian on Jul 9, 2017 19:43:16 GMT -5
I thought the Manchester Black thing in Superman #25 was a bit weird... I mean, they never really give him a reason to exist... is he supposed to be evil? Or good in his way? No mention of him trying to take over the Titans, too, which is weird. Good story, and one that needed to happen to move the Kents to Metropolis, but I feel like they could've either written Black better or used another bad guy. The Frankensteins were really fun, though Yeah, Black was the real weak point here, I mean I know he got soundly beat in, "What ever happened..." so vengeance is expected...but the plan here wasn't really clear, nor were the extent of his abilities. |
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