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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2021 23:01:33 GMT -5
Thank god that was scrapped. I don't know if I would have wanted it long term but I like the idea of the heroes aging and legacies taking over so I'm a little sad we won't get more of it. I love legacies, and DC used to do them really well. But that’s not what Future State sounds like. It sounds like another attempt by DC to right the ship by making these sweeping changes that nobody believes will last. But there is literally nothing DC could do to ever get me interested again, and I try to only talk about things I like so I’ll quit talking about Future State. |
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Post by thwhtguardian on Jan 10, 2021 20:03:37 GMT -5
Future State: Wonder Woman #1Written and Illustrated by Joelle Jones Summary: Yara Flor, the new Wonder Woman, puts the truth to the idea that the future is Female.
Plot: After having read most of these new offerings I have to say that Joelle Jones' Future State: Wonder Woman definitely stands apart from the rest as it hits the ground running at break neck speed and never once looks back and yet it never feels rushed despite its pace. And although the fast pace and high energy feel to the plot does make for an enjoyable read what really makes this stand out is just how unique this book is in comparison to the others in the line: this isn't a legacy taking up the mantle, it isn't a familiar character taking on a new role or a familiar character in a new setting...it's a whole new character in a bold new world which is incredibly exciting. It's a bold direction with incredible new characters and includes a mix of new mythology to the usual mix of Greek influences we're used to seeing in a Wonder Woman book. The only disappointing part? It's not an ongoing! If this were to go on for years and years and match the quality of this introductory issue I would be beyond happy...but it's not to be so I guess I'll just enjoy my time with this new Wonder Woman while I can.
Art: I loved Jones' style from the great real life look she brought to Supergirl a few years ago but I love her style here even more. She has a more polished look than she had previously, and her line work has a photo-realistic look that is reminiscent of Adam Hughes work which really gives the book a cinematic appeal that truly draws you in right off the bat and fully immerses you in the world on the page. Hopefully we'll see more of Jones in the future.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2021 20:31:35 GMT -5
Jones is doing a Wonder Girl book starring Yara after Future State, I think.
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Post by thwhtguardian on Jan 10, 2021 20:46:09 GMT -5
Jones is doing a Wonder Girl book starring Yara after Future State, I think. I'll definitely be checking that out then, this was a really fun read and Jones' art is beautiful so more is definitely welcome. I haven't gotten into anything Wonder Woman related since Gail Simone's run so this was a winning move for DC if there are more readers like me(and there should be!). |
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Post by String on Jan 23, 2021 13:33:36 GMT -5
Star Wars: The High Republic #1Written by Cavan Scott Art by Ario Anindito Summary: A longer time ago,in that galaxy far, far away we truly see the Jedi as defenders of peace and order within the galaxy.
Plot: In this first part of the newest Star Wars "event" the High Republic( a spiritual successor to 1996's Shadows of the Empire) Scott starts us out with a LOT of information, but the focus on the young jedi Keeve and her master provides the issue a solid focal point character-wise as Scott starts to dole out bits and pieces of the world-building. It's an interesting period, set 200 years before the prequel era when the Jedi were at the height of their power and influence in the galaxy and the view Scott intends to give us of how we go from a generation of peace and prosperity to the galaxy in turmoil we are familiar with is a setting ripe with possibility. There aren't a lot of hints as to where he plans to go so it's hard to say what will happen but the tease with a slightly younger Yoda and the character work we got was interesting enough to see where things are going.
Art: I think my two biggest take aways from the art are that I love the design work that went into giving this look at a younger Jedi order giving us an almost baroque look to the dress and technology and the second element was that I loved how Anindito moved away from panels when delivering us the action scenes, stretching the images all the way to the edges of the pages giving you are a really detailed, immersive and cinematic feel to the art that was really fun.
Grade:7/10 When I saw this issue available on Comixology, I bought it but didn't immediately read it since I had also just received my hardcover copy of the first High Republic novel, Light of the Jedi by Charles Soule. I wanted to read the novel first and after finishing it and then reading this first issue of the comic, I'm glad I did. To start with, the comic was great I thought. Scott's introduction of Jedi padawan Keeve was handled very well as we see distinct parts of her personality (watch that cussing Padawan) and her outlook, view (and yes, reverence) towards her Master Sskeer and others in the Jedi Order. The art was great too but I really appreciated it for one thing which I'll get to in a moment. You mentioned that this felt like an info dump and in a way, it is. Scott structured this so if you haven't read the novel yet, you'd still get the basic gist of the set-up and that's fine, he did great. BUT, if you read the novel, Scott actually highlights and expands on certain events from the novel. For example, the dedication ceremony of the Starlight Beacon. This sequence is actually shown a bit more from the Jedi order's perspective for this ceremony also occurs within the novel. Master Sssker's loss of his arm and his emotional outbursts at the issue's end is carried over from events in the novel (He lost in the arm in a major battle and he is upset over the death of a certain character). So there's the expansion of scenes read about in the novel but I appreciated the art for giving me visuals of this new era. New characters such as Sskeer and Avar Kriss, if you glance over the dedication ceremony scenes, I think the woman in dark robes/dress flanked by the large alien felines is Republic Chancellor Lina Soh. The fighter craft Keeve flies, a Vector, is a space craft designed uniquely for use by Jedi. That and the design of the Starlight Beacon itself, very nice to finally see. I really enjoyed the novel, I heartily recommend it. It's a different feel, it's a different era. Chancellor Soh is trying to spread the light, unity, and justice of the Republic across the galaxy via her Great Works, the Jedi Order are respected, seen as bringers of light and hope to all. The main antagonists are a group called the Nihil, an army of marauders, pirates, and criminals who operate in the Outer Rim and see the approaching influence of the Republic as a threat to their activities. Now, they may not seem like much of a threat to the Jedi but by the novel's end, they evolve into something far more menacing, their leader Marchion Ro being a very intriguing new villain I thought. Soule does a great job in introducing a wide new cast of characters, giving space for each and each grouping to develop so yes, I can understand Master Sskeer's anger over what happened. It's a more classic time, for example, bacta is just being developed as a medical aid, the Outer Rim is truly more like a Wild West final frontier, and hyperspace travel isn't all that safe nor as secure as it seemed in the movie trilogies. Master Sskeer, Avar Kriss, Elzar Mann, Porter Engle, Bell Zettifar, Burryaga, Loden Greatstorm, Keeve (to name a few) all new Jedi characters that I'm eager to read more about now. So yes, I'm on board for the High Republic. |
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