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Post by thwhtguardian on Aug 2, 2022 8:04:21 GMT -5
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Post by DubipR on Aug 2, 2022 18:27:45 GMT -5
- Batman 126
- That Texas Blood #16
Small week. I'm okay with that
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Post by thwhtguardian on Aug 3, 2022 13:09:56 GMT -5
Sword of Azrael #1Written by Dan Watters Art by Nikola Cizmesija Summary: Seeking a new start Jean Paul Valley has traveled to a monastery in the middle of the Aegean sea but trouble has followed him.
Plot: I first started seriously reading just when Jean Paul Valley was introduced and I've been a big fan ever since so I was pretty excited to see him getting a new book even if its just a mini-series. After flying through this issue(it's an action packed romp) I find that what I really loved was the way that Watters quickly gave new readers a brief but comprehensive overview of Jean-Paul’s entire history and in such a way that it was also entertaining for old hands like myself. Some continuity minded readers might trouble themselves over how this fits into current continuity as the references are entirely tied to Knightfall and the events directly after that seminal 90's epic but for me this story stood on its own and I'm not troubled by how it fits into the continuity of the nu52's timeline.
Art: While I loved the story I was not as head over heels about the art, while Cizmesija excelled at delivering strong emotions in the nuanced faces the action was done in an overly simplified manga-like style that was bland and two dimensional. That said, the emotions were easy to read and greatly heightened the plot so it's not all bad.
Grade:8/10 |
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Post by thwhtguardian on Aug 3, 2022 13:46:15 GMT -5
- Batman 126 - That Texas Blood #16 Small week. I'm okay with that How are you liking the new run on Batman? While I think Chip's writing is good I'm not sold on yet another Batman needs to be torn down story. Still, I really enjoyed the last page reveal. |
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Post by thwhtguardian on Aug 3, 2022 15:20:32 GMT -5
The New Champion of Shazam #1Written by Josie Campbell Art by Doc Shaner Summary: While Mary Marvel has moved to New York City to reinvent herself in her Freshman year of college...the power of Shazam follows along.
Plot: I'll get this out of the way right at the start...Hoppy the Marvel Bunny makes his return here! Sure, the story of Mary wanting to reinvent herself and develop her own identity away from her family is definitely compelling and very relatable...but Hoppy! Come on, bringing back that amazing little bunny is the real selling point. I don't know why Billy is gone or why the family got de-powered but it doesn't really matter, it's a solid character study with a great action scene and Campbell isn't afraid to embrace the fun that is inherent in the Marvel family.
Art: On top of a really fun introductory issue you have some truly delicious art by Shaner. His art is just so crisp, bright and energetic and in my eye he's the guy that should be the artistic "voice" of the DCU, his eye for details and the way he modernize classic, nostalgic designs is just pitch perfect.
Grade:10/10
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Post by thwhtguardian on Aug 3, 2022 15:55:23 GMT -5
I'm not sure what to think of Peach Momoko's Demon Wars book. The art is as beautiful as always...but the plot is nearly incomprehensible. The Ironman Demon was easy enough to pick up on...but was the eagle demon meant to be a Captain America stand-in? It seems like a play on Civil War so that kind of opposition would fit but it wasn't clear.
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Post by DubipR on Aug 3, 2022 15:56:29 GMT -5
- Batman 126 - That Texas Blood #16 Small week. I'm okay with that How are you liking the new run on Batman? While I think Chip's writing is good I'm not sold on yet another Batman needs to be torn down story. Still, I really enjoyed the last page reveal. I haven't read this month's yet. I like Chip's writing as well. I've been tired of Batman beat to s**t lately. Can't we have him somewhat stable. It's only been one (now two) issues, I'll see it if I continue it after the first arc. |
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Post by thwhtguardian on Aug 3, 2022 16:03:42 GMT -5
How are you liking the new run on Batman? While I think Chip's writing is good I'm not sold on yet another Batman needs to be torn down story. Still, I really enjoyed the last page reveal. I haven't read this month's yet. I like Chip's writing as well. I've been tired of Batman beat to s**t lately. Can't we have him somewhat stable. It's only been one (now two) issues, I'll see it if I continue it after the first arc. That's why I love Waid's Worlds Finest; it's the only book with a well adjusted, fun Batman. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind a grittier Batman but when that's the only flavor available all the time it gets boring fast. |
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Post by majestic on Aug 4, 2022 21:01:07 GMT -5
The New Champion of Shazam #1Written by Josie Campbell Art by Doc Shaner Summary: While Mary Marvel has moved to New York City to reinvent herself in her Freshman year of college...the power of Shazam follows along.
Plot: I'll get this out of the way right at the start...Hoppy the Marvel Bunny makes his return here! Sure, the story of Mary wanting to reinvent herself and develop her own identity away from her family is definitely compelling and very relatable...but Hoppy! Come on, bringing back that amazing little bunny is the real selling point. I don't know why Billy is gone or why the family got de-powered but it doesn't really matter, it's a solid character study with a great action scene and Campbell isn't afraid to embrace the fun that is inherent in the Marvel family.
Art: On top of a really fun introductory issue you have some truly delicious art by Shaner. His art is just so crisp, bright and energetic and in my eye he's the guy that should be the artistic "voice" of the DCU, his eye for details and the way he modernize classic, nostalgic designs is just pitch perfect.
Grade:10/10
Best book this week. Loved it. |
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Post by wildfire2099 on Aug 4, 2022 21:39:55 GMT -5
I'm not sure what to think of Peach Momoko's Demon Wars book. The art is as beautiful as always...but the plot is nearly incomprehensible. The Ironman Demon was easy enough to pick up on...but was the eagle demon meant to be a Captain America stand-in? It seems like a play on Civil War so that kind of opposition would fit but it wasn't clear. That's sad to hear, though not surprising.. her books are indeed amazing art wise, but the further away from Japanese folklore and the more Marvel bits that have been added the more hard to follow the plot becomes. |
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Post by thwhtguardian on Aug 5, 2022 5:15:30 GMT -5
The New Champion of Shazam #1Written by Josie Campbell Art by Doc Shaner Summary: While Mary Marvel has moved to New York City to reinvent herself in her Freshman year of college...the power of Shazam follows along.
Plot: I'll get this out of the way right at the start...Hoppy the Marvel Bunny makes his return here! Sure, the story of Mary wanting to reinvent herself and develop her own identity away from her family is definitely compelling and very relatable...but Hoppy! Come on, bringing back that amazing little bunny is the real selling point. I don't know why Billy is gone or why the family got de-powered but it doesn't really matter, it's a solid character study with a great action scene and Campbell isn't afraid to embrace the fun that is inherent in the Marvel family.
Art: On top of a really fun introductory issue you have some truly delicious art by Shaner. His art is just so crisp, bright and energetic and in my eye he's the guy that should be the artistic "voice" of the DCU, his eye for details and the way he modernize classic, nostalgic designs is just pitch perfect.
Grade:10/10
Best book this week. Loved it. Definitely my favorite as well, I hope the folks at DC get the message that fun books like this and Worlds Finest are what fans want and they publish more like them. |
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Post by thwhtguardian on Aug 5, 2022 5:18:13 GMT -5
I'm not sure what to think of Peach Momoko's Demon Wars book. The art is as beautiful as always...but the plot is nearly incomprehensible. The Ironman Demon was easy enough to pick up on...but was the eagle demon meant to be a Captain America stand-in? It seems like a play on Civil War so that kind of opposition would fit but it wasn't clear. That's sad to hear, though not surprising.. her books are indeed amazing art wise, but the further away from Japanese folklore and the more Marvel bits that have been added the more hard to follow the plot becomes. What with the oni and their world there is plenty of Japanese folklore around...but the whole bit about the girl from the "real" world being part oni that started back in demon days is still not that great, and then the attempt to throw in civil war compounded that making for an odd mash up that just wasn't clear enough to read well in my mind. |
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Post by wildfire2099 on Aug 12, 2022 11:38:43 GMT -5
I'm not sure what to think of Peach Momoko's Demon Wars book. The art is as beautiful as always...but the plot is nearly incomprehensible. The Ironman Demon was easy enough to pick up on...but was the eagle demon meant to be a Captain America stand-in? It seems like a play on Civil War so that kind of opposition would fit but it wasn't clear. I thought it wasn't bad. I'm thinking the Bird guy was meant to be Falcon maybe? The Marvel Metaphors were alot weaker than previously, which is fine. This actually reminded me alot of Inuyasha for some reason. Not terrible, but a totally different vibe. |
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