I didn't think Futures End would garner a First Place finish, but there it is.
Sixth Place:
Star Wars #18
And we say goodbye to Star Wars on the Pull-List. Not because I didn't like it, but because Disney/Marvel is taking the license from Dark Horse.
This issue wraps up an 18-issue run by Brian Wood featuring art by Carlos D'Anda, Ryan Kelly and Stéphane Créty. The story followed the core cast of Han, Luke and Leia as they search for a new Rebel base after the Battle of Yavin. Overall it was an entertaining story, but was missing the punch I was looking for. I'm beginning to think Star Wars only works for me on the big screen.
If you're a Star Wars fan, especially of the original characters and timeline, I'd recommend reading this trade when its released. Am I broken up that this book is finished? Not really.
Fifth Place:
Detective Comics #32
For as beautiful as a book as this is, the story isn't comparable. Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellato couldn't have had a better run on The Flash, but their work on Detective so far is kind of boring. It shouldn't be. Batman has already fought a sumo wrestler while suspended in a shipping container and this issue he fights a giant squid.
But the overall story is kind of slow. Its a classic, down-home Batman story about him following clues and being a detective, but something is missing and I can't put my finger on it. Its the kind of Batman story I wish Scott Snyder would write but something is missing from really hooking me in.
Its only their third issue, so the arc has plenty of opportunity to turn around, but so far... so so.
Fourth Place:
Justice League United #2
Our intrepid heroes find themselves Zeta Beamed to Rann, a planet none of them has visited before. And just as Supergirl (the actual Supergirl, not that imposter with a Red Lantern ring) shows up, we get a TON of exposition.
Sardath, leader of, I guess all of Rann, shows up and runs down why everything that's happened so far has happened. Something about creating a baby using the DNA of all species in the universe to make universal peace. Its complicated, and there's a LOT of words, but it DOES make sense. It just drags the issue down.
Jeff Lemire and Mike McKone have a cool book on their hands, but take a step back this issue.
Third Place:
Green Lantern Corps #32
Still the best Green Lantern book in story and art on the shelves. Though this issue the art takes a little bit of a dip. Instead of a full issue of the amazing Bernard Chang, he gets a pencil assist from Moritat, and it shows. The Moritat pages are thick with heavy inks and not as crisp.
The Durlans, our shape-changing villains, have targeted the Daxamites (who have Kryptonian powers when under a yellow sun) and the Zezzites (who live ON a yellow sun) to conquer the universe. They're taking the fight to the GLs and winning by the end of this issue. Though I'm sure John Stewart and the crew will pull things out in the end.
There have been a ton of new characters introduced since the new creative teams took over the Green Lantern books. Heaven forbid a new writer not create brand new characters (sarcasm). But Van Jensen's new characters, particularly Feska and Jruk are two of the most interesting and developed of the new crop.
Second Place:
Coffin Hill #8
"Wicked Witch of Coffin Hill, buried in the woods and waits there still..." is the creepy rhyme all the kids of northern Massachusetts know about the haunted woods of Coffin Hill. Its a running tenant of the first eight issue of the series.
Dave Johnson's covers got me interested. He's easily one of my favorite cover artists using excellent graphic design with awesome imagery. He doesn't just throw a "hero" image up with a title. But aside from Johnson's covers, its Caitlin Kittredge and Inaki Miranda's story that kept me coming back. It follows Eve Coffin, a witch who is reluctant to bask in her powers, especially after using as a teenager and getting into a mess of trouble.
Its a really interesting take on witchcraft, taking place in the modern day and using a unique twist on the genre. I'm really happy I made the decision to start reading.
Detective Comics #32
For as beautiful as a book as this is, the story isn't comparable. Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellato couldn't have had a better run on The Flash, but their work on Detective so far is kind of boring. It shouldn't be. Batman has already fought a sumo wrestler while suspended in a shipping container and this issue he fights a giant squid.
But the overall story is kind of slow. Its a classic, down-home Batman story about him following clues and being a detective, but something is missing and I can't put my finger on it. Its the kind of Batman story I wish Scott Snyder would write but something is missing from really hooking me in.
Its only their third issue, so the arc has plenty of opportunity to turn around, but so far... so so.
Justice League United #2
Our intrepid heroes find themselves Zeta Beamed to Rann, a planet none of them has visited before. And just as Supergirl (the actual Supergirl, not that imposter with a Red Lantern ring) shows up, we get a TON of exposition.
Sardath, leader of, I guess all of Rann, shows up and runs down why everything that's happened so far has happened. Something about creating a baby using the DNA of all species in the universe to make universal peace. Its complicated, and there's a LOT of words, but it DOES make sense. It just drags the issue down.
Jeff Lemire and Mike McKone have a cool book on their hands, but take a step back this issue.
Green Lantern Corps #32
Still the best Green Lantern book in story and art on the shelves. Though this issue the art takes a little bit of a dip. Instead of a full issue of the amazing Bernard Chang, he gets a pencil assist from Moritat, and it shows. The Moritat pages are thick with heavy inks and not as crisp.
The Durlans, our shape-changing villains, have targeted the Daxamites (who have Kryptonian powers when under a yellow sun) and the Zezzites (who live ON a yellow sun) to conquer the universe. They're taking the fight to the GLs and winning by the end of this issue. Though I'm sure John Stewart and the crew will pull things out in the end.
There have been a ton of new characters introduced since the new creative teams took over the Green Lantern books. Heaven forbid a new writer not create brand new characters (sarcasm). But Van Jensen's new characters, particularly Feska and Jruk are two of the most interesting and developed of the new crop.
Coffin Hill #8
"Wicked Witch of Coffin Hill, buried in the woods and waits there still..." is the creepy rhyme all the kids of northern Massachusetts know about the haunted woods of Coffin Hill. Its a running tenant of the first eight issue of the series.
Dave Johnson's covers got me interested. He's easily one of my favorite cover artists using excellent graphic design with awesome imagery. He doesn't just throw a "hero" image up with a title. But aside from Johnson's covers, its Caitlin Kittredge and Inaki Miranda's story that kept me coming back. It follows Eve Coffin, a witch who is reluctant to bask in her powers, especially after using as a teenager and getting into a mess of trouble.
Its a really interesting take on witchcraft, taking place in the modern day and using a unique twist on the genre. I'm really happy I made the decision to start reading.
Futures End #6
What a good read! It can't be expected every issue in a weekly, but this issue hit all the right notes and characters. Gone were Grifter and Firestorm and we're left with a lot of Terry McGinnis, Tim Drake and Frankenstein. Good stuff.
Tim Drake has gone into hiding since he was allegedly killed in the battle of Paris. But Lois Lane sniffs him out running a bar in New York. Right before that he kicks a totally unlikeable Ronnie Raymond out of the bar for being a drunk asshole. And Frankenstein and Amethyst run into Black Adam in the Phantom Zone. Its great seeing Amethyst get some face time, even if half of it is burned off, since the short-lived Sword of Sorcery.
Patrick Zircher is on art this issue and may be my 2nd favorite artist of the four working on this book. He comes in behind only Aaron Lopresti. Zircher does some great work with perspective. I'd like to see him parlay this into a gig on a larger book.
Panel of the Week:
Something about this 2-page spread by Patrick Zircher really caught my attention this week.
-Gint
Panel of the Week:
Something about this 2-page spread by Patrick Zircher really caught my attention this week.
-Gint
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