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Post by thwhtguardian on Oct 11, 2018 8:48:58 GMT -5
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Post by thwhtguardian on Oct 11, 2018 10:42:36 GMT -5
Immortal Hulk #7Written by Al Ewing Art by Joe Bennett Summary: It's the world's biggest grudge match: the Green Goliath versus the World's Mightiest Heroes!
Plot: I think to start with I need to go in reverse...That ending was pretty fantastic! The Hulk reanimated in pieces, stuffed in jars in a secret government lab was just a fun horror movie reveal that really salvaged what would have otherwise been a pretty by the numbers slug fest type of story. Don't get me wrong, I like a good gamma powered slug fest as much as the next comic book reader, but the book didn't exactly bring anything new to the table even with the Avengers all saying the Hulk is stronger than ever and so I would have been pretty darn disappointed if it weren't for Ewing really sticking the landing with that ending. The only niggling question I have now is how does everyone know that the Hulk comes back from the dead at night? The Avengers all know it, and so do the guys at the lab...but how? It just seemed pretty convenient to me, especially considering how big a role it plays in the over all plot.
Art: While plot wise the fight scenes were pretty perfunctory art wise Bennett really scored big. I mean sure, we've seen the Hulk throw down with the Avengers probably a good hundred times already so we know the general beats but Bennett really brought his A-game and gave it his all and ended up delivering some scenes that really showcased a great sense of motion and also physical tension. About the only miscue was the bit about overloading T'challa's suit, although the neon lines looked cool it was far from clear what happened...but that's more being hampered by plot; you can't have the Black Panther just get knocked out by a punch when the Hulk is shredding the Hulkbuster like tissue paper and fracturing the God of Thunder's skull, and with Cap already bowing out due to the overwhelming strength of the Hulk you can't have the Panther do the same thing...so vibranium over load? I don't know what that is, and it didn't look like Bennett did either, but he did his best.
Grade:7/10 |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2018 10:45:15 GMT -5
Hawkman #5 by Vendetti, Hitch, Currie, and Skipper:
Hawkman finds himself reunited with his old friend, the Atom, in the Microverse. Atom tried to help Hawkman make sense of all that is happening to him with the reincarnations through time and space. Atom assists with some information about Nth metal and how it ties one of Hawkman's reincarnations to the Microverse. They also end up fighting a living planet that reminded me of Blackbriar Thorn.
Great jumping on point as there is a quick recap of the previous issues. Also, I loved the genuine and sincere friendship between Hawkman and Atom. It was a blast seeing them working together. Vendetti presents a very capable Hawkman, but in this issue we see just how all the reincarnation mess is really bothering him--he is worried and even a bit scared of all that is going on around him as he struggles to grasp it all. The art is absolutely top-notch and Atom looks fantastic. There is a totally awesome splash page of Hawkman and Atom in flight. Some may say the pacing is slow with the mystery, but I am finding it just right and I am very much enjoying this book!
8/10
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Post by Hoosier X on Oct 11, 2018 14:04:43 GMT -5
Detective Comics #990I'm mostly liking the basic idea of "Deface the Face," and Robinson isn't completely incompetent at getting his ideas across. But the dialogue! Too many characters talk like teenage boys or rude and thoughtless grown-ups. Gordon says "No idea" - twice - when I think it's a lot more likely that he would talk like an adult and say "I don't know." Or at least have the courtesy to add "I have …" to the beginning of the sentence. I also find it very annoying that so many characters don't use "I" at the beginning of the sentence. They just jump right in with the verb. I don't doubt that James Robinson talks like that. I just wish he'd put a little thought into who he's giving his speech patterns to. I'm sort of looking forward to when this is done and I can read it all in one sitting, already knowing that the dialogue is quite cringeworthy in places, but maybe I'll be able to let is slide because it's just not in James Robinson's nature to vary the voices of his characters enough for me. At least he doesn't have anybody using "literally" wrong.
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Post by Hoosier X on Oct 11, 2018 14:10:46 GMT -5
I also bought the True Believer reprint of What If …? #9! This is my favorite issue of What If …? and I haven't read it in many many years! So nice to be able to read it again! |
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Post by Slam_Bradley on Oct 11, 2018 14:47:50 GMT -5
Hawkman #5 by Vendetti, Hitch, Currie, and Skipper: Hawkman finds himself reunited with his old friend, the Atom, in the Microverse. Atom tried to help Hawkman make sense of all that is happening to him with the reincarnations through time and space. Atom assists with some information about Nth metal and how it ties one of Hawkman's reincarnations to the Microverse. They also end up fighting a living planet that reminded me of Blackbriar Thorn. Great jumping on point as there is a quick recap of the previous issues. Also, I loved the genuine and sincere friendship between Hawkman and Atom. It was a blast seeing them working together. Vendetti presents a very capable Hawkman, but in this issue we see just how all the reincarnation mess is really bothering him--he is worried and even a bit scared of all that is going on around him as he struggles to grasp it all. The art is absolutely top-notch and Atom looks fantastic. There is a totally awesome splash page of Hawkman and Atom in flight. Some may say the pacing is slow with the mystery, but I am finding it just right and I am very much enjoying this book! 8/10 It's a fun book. And I say that with the knowledge that Hawkworld was the only version of Hawkman I really ever cared for. It's definitely a treat for people familiar with DC's deep history. That said it kind of defaults to "fight a month" status. I'd like a bit more meat and character development. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2018 21:54:16 GMT -5
 Hawkman #5.Written by Robert Venditti. Art by Bryan Hitch and Andrew Currie. Carter lands in the Microverse and teams up with his friend Ray Palmer - The Atom! Venditti uses the Atom to help explain to Carter (& the readers) how Hawkman can exist in multiple lives throughout time & space. They discover Carter had left some Nth Metal in the Microverse in another incarnation. However a living world in the Microverse doesn't want Hawkman & the Atom to succeed in getting it back... Hitch turns in more gorgeous art. Beautiful page with the Atom on Hawkman's shoulder as Hawkman flies thru the Microverse. One of DC's best titles right now.
8/10. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2018 21:59:25 GMT -5
 The Immortal Hulk #7.Written by Al Ewing. Art by Joe Bennett. The Avengers take down the Hulk. Yes we have seen epic battles of the Hulk vs the Avengers. But this one was a bit different. It was filtered thru the horror tone of this current run. So it was more brutal. More terror. And that 2 page ending! Bennett does an awesome job with the battles. The action scenes. The horror. Outstanding art. Outstanding title. 8/10. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2018 22:11:03 GMT -5
 Superman #4. Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art by Ivan Reis and Joe Prado. This title is so different from the companion Action Comics title. However this is the weaker of the two titles mainly because Bendis has picked a generic villain... Rogol Zaar... to build a story around. It appears Superman manages to get Earth out of the Phantom Zone but at the expense of him being trapped fighting Zaar forever. What Bendis excels at is nailing the character of Superman perfectly. The scenes with Jon were awesome. I don't know why Bendis has sidelined Jon in the titles. He totally gets the father-son dynamic between Clark & Jon. The other great thing about this title is Ivan Reis' beautiful art. 7/10. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2018 22:20:31 GMT -5
 Captain America #4.Written by Ta-Nehisi Coates. Art by Leinil Francis Yu. Cap fights the Taskmaster as he tries to rescue Sharon. I don't know why this Cap run is just not connecting with me. I'm not crazy about the "weary" Cap Coates portrays here. I also have problems with Coates' pacing. This story has run hot or cold for me. The only consistent quality is Yu's amazing art issue after issue. I am considering dropping Cap (yet again) after this arc.
5/10. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2018 22:26:30 GMT -5
 Amazing Spider-Man #7.Written by Nick Spencer. Art by Humberto Ramos. I'm not sure about this title either. This issue was boring. Boomerang takes Peter to a bar that is filled with supervillains. No Spidey. No MJ. Just a Boomerang focused issue. Don't care about Boomerang. Don't like him as Pete's room mate. The only good part of the issue? Who the heck is the villain that has the Kingpin scared on the last few pages? 5/10. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2018 22:38:38 GMT -5
 Project Super Powers Chapter Three #3.Written by Rob Williams. Art by Sergio Davila. Pandora is an alien from outer space and he is here for his box. Green Lama is dead. Scarab engages the alien invaders in space. Samson fights them on Earth. Black Terror guards the new Spirit of the American Flag. And Masquerade is possessed by the 'Devil who wants to kill the new host of the Spirit... Wow. Another action packed issue. Williams takes concepts from the first 2 volumes of P:SP and expands on them creating a credible threat and a reason for the heroes to team up. I like the smaller cast of heroes Williams is using to focus on. I really like the concept behind P:SP and really like this Volume so far. Dynamite has really improved IMO. This series, the new Lone Ranger series and the upcoming Turok series coming in Jan. has renewed my interest in Dynamite as a publisher.
8/10. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2018 7:58:21 GMT -5
Supergirl #23 by Andreyko and Maguire: Supergirl gets some cryptic clues about Krypton's destruction--and those responsible as she battles the Green Lantern Corp and gets some unexpected help from Mogo! I enjoyed seeing Supergirl not being deterred by the Green Lanterns as she continues her quest, Krypto along as well. I never liked any of the Green Lanterns except Hal and Kyle, so I liked seeing her take the Corps on. Andreyko gets her voice right and this version of Supergirl is much more likeable--and very determined. This book definitely has benefited from the change in creative teams and is quickly becoming my favorite alongside Hawkman and Terrifics. Not sure how long they can milk this mystery but just enough is planted each issue to keep me interested. Beautiful art by Maguire.
8/10
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Post by hondobrode on Oct 12, 2018 12:03:25 GMT -5
I'm LOVING the Hawkman series and really enjoying The Terrifics as well.
Greatly looking forward to the return of both the JSA and LSH as well as the Freedom Fighters maxi.
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Post by thwhtguardian on Oct 12, 2018 14:37:36 GMT -5
House of Whispers #2Written by Nalo Hopkinson Art by Domo Stanton Summary: Erzulie and Uncle Monday awaken to find themselves in the Dreaming and they can't seem to find a way back.
Plot: What originally drew me to Hopkinson's entry into the new Sandman Universe was that it looked to be a stand alone work, a brand new mythology and through most of the first issue that's what we got but by the end the whole new cast of characters and their world aboard the houseboat got sucked into the Dreaming and I began to worry. With the second issue now complete my initial worry has done nothing but grow as the story seemed to grow closer to that of the Dreaming and the disappearance of Dream. There are still elements that drew me here, the unique voodoo mythology does appear and that scene with the appearance of a trio of new gods looking for Erzulie was by far the best part but it was so fleeting in comparison to the rest. It's a book torn in two directions and I'm left wondering if there's enough to keep me going in either direction.
Art: I love Stanton's character work, and the details in the settings are truly fantastic but at times the storytelling comes across as muddled. There's nothing unreadable about it, and after a panel or two the muddled parts sort of become clearer but it is a distraction none the less.
Grade: 5/10 |
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