Green Lantern Corps #19
I believe this is the second to last issue for Peter Tomasi and Fernando Pasarin. Its a shame because they've done a really great job when they haven't been forced into a larger story.
Unfortunately, The Wrath of the First Lantern IS a larger story they've been forced into. Almost to the point where it feel like they're just filling issues until Geoff Johns' Giant Size finale in Green Lantern next month.
That said, its been a good run with Tomasi on Corps since 2005ish. The new creative team will have their hands full keeping up with the high standard that's been set.
Batman and Red Robin #19
There's a lot of good things about this book. The number one thing is Patrick Gleason's art. He's really been on a role, but these last two issues his work has really been the star of the show. Its almost like he's shifted into another gear. His spread as the below Panel of the Week highlights his slick way of storytelling.
The actual story inside is really good... until Peter Tomasi writes Bruce really going off the rails by capturing Frankenstein to help bring Damian back from the dead. For as good as Tomasi has written Bruce, even though he's having a rough time dealing with his grief, the quest to bring Damian back from the dead seems way out of character. Bruce should know better.
The biggest disappointment was the way the introduction of Carrie Kelley was spoiled in the media. Her name is never mentioned through the entire issue until you read it on a check made out to her on the last page. If we didn't know that was going into the book, that would have been a hell of a surprise. Shame Tomasi and Gleason didn't get to surprise the readers like they should have.
Star Wars #4
The coolest thing about this issue? Writer Brian Wood answers the question, "When the ghost of Ben Kenobi speaks to Luke, can anyone else hear it?"
I'd like to thank my buddy, "Image" Matt Casale, for convincing me to get this book. I think after four issues I can officially say I really like it. Artist Carlos D'Anda still doesn't draw the characters like their movie actors, but I've made my peace with that.
Han and Chewie are trapped in the bowels of Coruscant, Leia is off searching potential new bases for the Alliance and Luke is grounded for, well, kind of being an arrogant dick. Wood hints to Han's time in the Imperial Academy, and that doesn't play into my own fan fiction about Han's past, but that's okay.
Very satisfying issue. It'll be a shame when Disney pulls this license away from Dark Horse.
Saga #12
This was a tough call putting in 2nd Place. This is a damn fine book each issue out and #12 is no exception. Especially the last page.
The hubbub around this issue revolved around two small panels depicting gay sex in the first couple pages of the book. There was a Comxiology/Apple mishap that resulted in fans thinking Apple was a bunch of homophobic hate mongers for not having it available in their online store. The issue has since been resolved. Any press is good press I guess right? The more pressing issue for me is, why is Prince Robot IV having visions of gay sex when he's dying?
Another great issue from Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples.
Batman #19
This was a great issue. It really felt like a Batman story. A murder mystery that Bats has to solve with Clayface right in the middle. As far as I can tell Clayface hasn't been seen yet in the New 52. Its the Basil Karlo verison, not Matt Hagen (Animated Series, son), but I guess that's okay.
Bruce is still being miserable and closed off after the death of his son, but he handles it much more realistically than he does in this month's Batman and Robin. I think this story will be a quick couple of issues before Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo's Zero Year kicks off and so far it feels like a great 2-issue story. Not everything needs to be an epic run.
Capullo's art never fails to impress. From Batman to Alfred, from guns to trucks, Capullo can draw anything. And he does everything well. His Animated Series-type quality doesn't hurt either. Really great artist.
Spread of the Week:
A sweet layout highlighting Batman's taking apart of Frankenstein by Patrick Gleason. Very cool touch in the bottom right corner.
-Gint
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