After a few light weeks, 2-9-11 offers up five books on the pull-list.
In 5th place, and rightfully so:
DCU Legacies #9This book has been like slow torture. Maybe I set up myself up for disappointment expecting this to be anywhere near as good as Marvels. Its not. And being a DC fan burns my ass even more because DC couldn’t put together something close to what Marvel did in this regard.
Quick review: more corny dialogue, more rehashing old stories without making them fresh from a different light.
The only saving grace this issue had was the art of Jesus Saiz. DC should seriously consider getting this guy on a high-profile monthly. His work on Brave & the Bold was exceptional and he brought the same here.
The backup feature offered more disappointment with eight pages of scribble and wordy dialogue.
Lets save everyone some cash and wrap this story up next issue. Thanks.
In 4th with a surprising effort:
Superman #708Oh Superman. What do we have to do to get you a consistently good writer and artist?
Actually, after the crazy Fortress of Solidarity crap, this issue turned out to be pretty solid. Seems like we’re finally getting to the meat and potatoes of what was a rudderless story. (Sorry, JMS.)
The second half gave us a story that actually felt like a Superman story. And the addition of the new Wonder Woman at the end was the first time I was interested in this new direction of the character.
AND (more praise?) I wasn’t appalled at Eddy Barrows art! Part of it may have been due to some Jim Lee/Ed Benes similarities, but regardless, nothing pulled me out of the story.
Could be my expectations were just super low, but this was a solid issue.
Our 3rd place finish:
Red Robin #20
Red Robin is always a book I know I can count on for some good solid artwork. I feel like I’ve been giving DC’s stable of artists a hard time lately, so lets give a little positive credit where its due: Marcus To can hook up a book.
His work is always clean and clear. And he’s good at the little stuff like where Robin’s costume is ripped from panel to panel. $oss would call that nitpicky. I may start wearing that accusation as a badge of honor.
I’ve heard some Fabian Nicieza-hate from when he was at Marvel, but all he’s done for me at DC has been deliver a consisten on-character story. He’s taken Adam Beechen’s characterization of Tim Drake and not only nailed it, but built upon his growth as Red Robin. He’s really brought this character into his own after my initial fear when the Red Robin title started.
Always quality in 2nd place:
Red Robin is always a book I know I can count on for some good solid artwork. I feel like I’ve been giving DC’s stable of artists a hard time lately, so lets give a little positive credit where its due: Marcus To can hook up a book.
His work is always clean and clear. And he’s good at the little stuff like where Robin’s costume is ripped from panel to panel. $oss would call that nitpicky. I may start wearing that accusation as a badge of honor.
I’ve heard some Fabian Nicieza-hate from when he was at Marvel, but all he’s done for me at DC has been deliver a consisten on-character story. He’s taken Adam Beechen’s characterization of Tim Drake and not only nailed it, but built upon his growth as Red Robin. He’s really brought this character into his own after my initial fear when the Red Robin title started.
Always quality in 2nd place:
The Flash #9While I’m thrilled to have Geoff Johns and Francis Manapul paired up on a monthly, everytime I open this book I’m reminded of how awesome a longer series on Adventure Comics would have been. But I digress…
This is essentially the opening issue of Flashpoint, so we get a lot of setup. Who’s the guy on the bike? Who’s Elongated Kid? Why’s Barry STILL mopey and not enjoying being alive again?
Aside from Barry’s boo-hoo attitude, this was a solid issue. Flashpoint hasn’t really grabbed my full interest yet, but this issue goes a long way toward getting me interested.
And our 1st place finisher:
Green Lantern: Emerald Warriors #7I always feel like a homer when I pick a Green Lantern book number 1. But god damnit, this is a damn good book.
There are few things Guy Gardener does better than getting pissed off and kicking ass, and we get a whole issue of that here.
Fernando Pasarin hooks up the art properly illustrating a fair amount of gruesome things. Due to his art and Peter Tomasi’s writing, this is the book that feels more like the continuation of Green Lantern Corps after Blackest Night then the actual Green Lantern Corps title does.
While I never liked the name Sodam Yat, I imagine you’re going to find a lot of dumb names across the universe.
Bottom line: another solid performance from the Emerald Warriors team.
Fernando Pasarin hooks up the art properly illustrating a fair amount of gruesome things. Due to his art and Peter Tomasi’s writing, this is the book that feels more like the continuation of Green Lantern Corps after Blackest Night then the actual Green Lantern Corps title does.
While I never liked the name Sodam Yat, I imagine you’re going to find a lot of dumb names across the universe.
Bottom line: another solid performance from the Emerald Warriors team.
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