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Gint's Pull List Review 1-20-11

This was a tough one this week. Three really good books. Even the new team on Supergirl came to play. But it was Brightest Day #18 that won the week.

Geoff Johns and Peter Tomasi know what they’re doing. A couple early issues bounced around a little too much, but they soon got it under control and started giving each storyline more of each issue.

The Hawkman/Hawkgirl storyline isn’t my favorite storyline in Brightest Day, but it was done well this issue and brought to somewhat of a conclusion. It doesn’t hurt that I love seeing Carol Ferris. And it breaks my heart when her and Hal long for each other. I’m a softee like that.

The Deadman/Dove storyline was also advanced. At this point though, I’m ready for the White Ring to quick fucking with Deadman. I also think his and Dove’s "getting it on" is a little creepy. But kudos to Boston Brand I guess.

Congratulations to Supergirl #60 for coming in second. As I stated, there was some hesitance to buy this issue. The Sterling Gales/Jamal Igle run on Supergirl was pretty super and a new creative team is sometimes like rolling the dice. Writers Nick Spencer and James Peaty acquitted themselves quite well in my humble opinion. They introduced some new characters and made them likeably unlikeable. They also wrote strong characterizations of Supergirl and Lois Lane. A MUCH better interpretation of Lois than what we got it Superman #707.

I knew Bernard Chang’s artwork wasn’t going to be an issue. I don’t think he’s too highly regarded by most of nerd-dom, but I’ve loved his work since he did some Wonder Woman issues with Gayle Simone. Plus he draws pretty girls.

The combo of writers and artist blended with each other well and did a great job with the alternating storylines toward the end of the book.

I’m interested. After Paul Cornell on Action Comics and Jeff Lemire on Superboy, I’ve been a little wary of these new writers. One issue in and Spencer and Peaty have earned themselves an A.

And lastly, Green Lantern Corps #56. Don’t let it’s 3^rd place finish fool you. It was a good book. This arc has been much more enjoyable than the first, but matched up against Brightest Day #18 and Supergirl #60 its just fell short.

The “The Weaponer” draws to its conclusion well. Sinestro finally shows and kicks some ass as do the rest of the Sinestro Corps. But its Tony Bedard’s characterization of the Green Lanterns that I don’t care for. Literally. When Tomasi was writing it I felt for the rest of the Corps. I was all in emotionally. But something is falling flat with Bedard’s writing. He’s just not making me give a shit about this new crew.

Maybe he’s still finding his way? I hope so.