Giant universe-saving epics are nice, but sometimes you like a story about a hero going back to his high school reunion.
Garbage Book of the Week:
Justice League Dark #28
I remember the days when I couldn't wait to read this book. Those days are officially gone. J.M. DeMatteis' over-wordy, exposition style of writing is not for me. I don't need to see a picture of someone getting their wings ripped off followed by a word balloon saying what just happened. I saw it. I get it.
This issue doesn't even have the benefit of Mikel Janin's art. Vicente Cifuentes does a fine job trying to cram art around all of DeMatteis' words, but he's still no Janin. Janin is of a different caliber.
It doesn't help that DeMatteis' entire run has been mired in a boring Forever Evil tie-in that crosses over with two other books. I'm willing to try this book post-Forever Evil, but it will be on a short leash.
The Flash #28
What I really like about this story, and about these kinds of stories in general, is when you take a non-supernatural character like the Flash, and dump them into a story involving ghosts and monsters. That's what's nice about a diverse shared universe. Its not strange to see superheroes fighting vampires and such.
Brian Buccellato is writing and Patrick Zircher is drawing the story, which should have one more issue before the new creative team takes over. It's a classic DC team-up as Deadman makes a guest appearance to help Barry out with his ghost problem.
Patrick Zircher is no Frances Manapul, but with Buccellato's interesting story The Flash has barely missed a beat since Manapul left.
DC Universe vs. Masters of the Universe #5
Keith Giffen, Tony Bedard and Pop Mhan bring the story one step closer to the conclusion. We learn all about Orko's fall into darkness and his alliance with Skeletor. This book easily counts as a guilty pleasure.
Pop Mhan does a nice job on art. I'd prefer the linework to be a little tighter, but its a small complaint. Just seeing the DC heroes and He-Man characters together makes up for any art slights. Also, Man-At-Arms shouldn't be using the word "comrades." Unless there's a Russia on Eternia, which I doubt.
The next issue is the last of the series and I'll be seriously sad to see it go. The quality of the story has paid off the nerd excitement for this book.
The Wake #6
After getting so attached to Lee Archer in the first five issues, jumping 200 years into the future is going to take some adjusting. And Scott Snyder is going to have to step up his game to keep me interested. So far so good.
We learn that shortly after the events of issue #5, the merpeople took over the majority of the planet by sinking half the landmasses. Most of the United States' coastal cities are now fully underwater. A distopian future Soss would be proud of. But the ol' US government is up to some shady tricks as usual that our new hero, the Harper Row-ish Leeward, has to fight off.
The constant 200 years later is Sean Murphy's art. He draws us into this future with art just as stellar as the first part of this story. Its a pleasure buying his work.
First Place:
Aquaman #28
This was an issue I'd like to see more of in super hero books. Aquaman goes back to his high school reunion. Its the little relatable details like that that make our heroes less godly and more like us. Thanks to Jeff Parker and Paul Pelletier for this issue.
Arthur goes back to his high school reunion and unlike most heroes who would be a brooding outcast, Arthur is welcomed back with open arms. Its nice to see a hero with a known identity who is not only accepted by his hometown, but protected by them too. But while Arthur and Mera are having a good time, someone is getting turned into a fish-man and someone else stole his trident. So we'll have our share of drama in the months to come.
Parker and Pelletier are continuing the course set by Geoff Johns in creating a high quality book.
Panel of the Week:
Scott Snyder's United States 200 years after the merpeople took over in The Wake. Art by Sean Murphy.
-Gint
Aquaman #28
This was an issue I'd like to see more of in super hero books. Aquaman goes back to his high school reunion. Its the little relatable details like that that make our heroes less godly and more like us. Thanks to Jeff Parker and Paul Pelletier for this issue.
Arthur goes back to his high school reunion and unlike most heroes who would be a brooding outcast, Arthur is welcomed back with open arms. Its nice to see a hero with a known identity who is not only accepted by his hometown, but protected by them too. But while Arthur and Mera are having a good time, someone is getting turned into a fish-man and someone else stole his trident. So we'll have our share of drama in the months to come.
Parker and Pelletier are continuing the course set by Geoff Johns in creating a high quality book.
Panel of the Week:
Scott Snyder's United States 200 years after the merpeople took over in The Wake. Art by Sean Murphy.
-Gint
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