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Post by thwhtguardian on Jul 8, 2020 18:51:58 GMT -5
New Comics means new reviews of books right.... OFF THE RACKS! Almost skipped making a thread for this week again as there aren't many new books this week. What did you pick up? |
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Post by thwhtguardian on Jul 10, 2020 7:16:41 GMT -5
Adventerman #2Written by Matt Fraction art by Art by Terry and Rachel Dodson Summary: As Claire and her son Tommy continue on with their regular lives, they find that their world is not what it seems.
Plot: As much as I love the scenes of pulpy action from both the flash backs and the narration of Claire and Tommy reading their mysterious new Adventureman book what really continues to draw me into the story is the everyday life of Claire, Tommy and their family. Maybe it's just my own lack of social interactions due to COVID-19, but the family scenes that Fraction crafts in this issue are just stunningly beautiful. From the he quiet character moments in the cafe to the loud, chaotic dialog of the family dinner at the end I just can't escape from being drawn into the world of Adventureman and the feeling that these are real people I'm seeing an interacting with and that sense of reality is what makes the weirder pulp moments all the stronger as they contrast so heavily with the rest of the book. Ultimately, I think that's the high mark of literature( especially fantasy literature in particular); it's ability to make you believe in something down to your very core and to transport you from your armchair to some distant place and Adventureman in its fantastic second issue does just that.
Art: As strong as the written portion of the book is I think the art by the Dodsons is even stronger. Terry performs some real magic in the way he is able to give each member of the family their own unique look and yet at the same time show us that they are all related in small subtle ways and I love the contrast between the warm color pallet for the ordinary world and matte, industrial look of the pallet for the pulp elements that Rachel employs. But for all the love I have for the real world, above and beyond that though are faces in the action scenes. As much as I love big action superhero comics, that constantly static teeth gritting grimace that all heroes(male or female) seem to always wear has always stuck out to me...but Dodson never succumbs to that once here. Through out her whole harrowing adventure through Adventureman tower Claire's facial expression never ceases to have a sense of energy to it, reacting in a myriad of different ways from panel to panel...and it's beautiful.
Seriously, there's nothing that isn't amazing about this book.
Grade:10/10 |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2020 18:16:47 GMT -5
 Dr Strange #5. Written by Mark Waid. Art by Kev Walker. Someone is stealing Dr Strange's magical artifacts. With Dr. Druid, Strange goes undercover into a magical black-market arms dealing ring… Waid & Walker keep this new direction interesting alternating between Strange as a surgeon and a sorcerer. Intriguing story line and great art. 8/10. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2020 18:24:08 GMT -5
 Hawkman #25. Written by Robert Venditti. Art by Marco Castiello. Hawkman and Hawkwoman are finally reunited but have to fight the Lord Beyond the Void (the god to whom Hawkman answered to). He has now become his enemy because the Lord Beyond hates the hero Hawkman has become. He vows to drain Carter's life force away and put an end to his reincarnations... Venditti continues his classic run on Hawkman as he starts his 3rd year on the title and continues to expand and make some sense of the different Hawkmen throughout time & space. 8/10. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2020 18:34:28 GMT -5
 Superman #23. Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art by Kevin Maguire. Superman's closest friends are worried that he has been tricked into revealing his secret ID. So Superman consults Dr. Fate. As usual Bendis has a great idea but his execution doesn't make sense. This isn't the experienced Dr Fate (Kent Nelson). It is the newbie Dr Fate (Khalid) who is unsure of himself. With all the experienced magicians in the DCU Superman picks the newest one to examine him? The rest of the issue was decent. 6/10. |
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Post by hondobrode on Jul 11, 2020 0:33:21 GMT -5
Just read Hawkman # 25
Again, great art by Marco Castiello and Danny Miki, and Venditti has never failed me, on this or another favorite, X-O Manowar either.
The attraction of Katar and Sheira and especially the revelation of Sheira's previous role... wow !
I've always liked Hawkman, and he grew to be a favorite with Johns, and now, under the next legendary chapter by Venditti, more greatness.
Highly recommended
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2020 7:00:15 GMT -5
Just read Hawkman # 25 Again, great art by Marco Castiello and Danny Miki, and Venditti has never failed me, on this or another favorite, X-O Manowar either. The attraction of Katar and Sheira and especially the revelation of Sheira's previous role... wow ! I've always liked Hawkman, and he grew to be a favorite with Johns, and now, under the next legendary chapter by Venditti, more greatness. Highly recommended Absolutely! Johns did an awesome job on Hawkman. It's a tough character to write but when someone understands what makes him unique he becomes a really great character. And yeah Sheira's part in Carter's life was a great addition to their relationship. |
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