Friday, August 31, 2012

Superman #11

That actually makes sense. I always wondered how he managed to fit all that suit under his clothes, especially his boots.

Things I liked: Lucy's flirting was fun. I still always think of her as more Jimmy's girl but I guess Clark isn't that much older now.

Things I didn't like: Lois belongs with Clark. I don't like him with Wonder Woman (soon according to news sources) and her with someone else.

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Savage Hawkman #11

You get one more shot Liefeld. Then I'm outta here. This issue was dumb. Really, really dumb. Someone's been reading the Davinci Code and tried to write something similar. But really? You're a renowned linguist and you take your scroll to a Catholic cult? Did not work for me.

Things I liked: um... at least Liefeld's not doing the art.

Things I didn't like: it failed in so many places. Mostly it was completely unbelievable, even for a superhero comic.

Green Lantern New Guardians #11

The gang's all together again to take down Larfreeze. But why? Why do they all have to be there?

Things I liked: I'm going to miss Glommy too.

Things I didn't like: I don't understand why the Guardian wanted all the Lanterns to join up. It doesn't fit. I had to check to see of this title was being cancelled due to the word choice of the next box and the mission the group had.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Fury of Firestorm the Nuclear Men #11

I'm kind of wondering when Ronnie's costume changed. I know he merged with Pohzar at the end but I suspect that's it's an unstable form. I think only he and Jason can form up.

Things I liked: Ronnie's not totally fooled by Pohzar. He'll still stand up for what's right.

Things I didn't like: the issue moved a little too fast, the climax didn't have enough time to peak.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

The Flash #11

Barry meets more of his rogues. The new Heat Wave is very interesting, though I'm curious as to why they all have powers now.

Things I liked: Barry's stint as a bartender.

Things I didn't like: I still don't like that he faked his own death.

Monday, August 27, 2012

Batman Incorporated #2

Talia is creepy. Creepier than I thought she was. I'm trying to figure out how to classify what she did to Bruce to get Damian.

Things I liked: a good recap on who Talia is and why she's dangerous.

Things I didn't like: the story is moving too fast. I think Morrison wants to continue his pre-52 story and is just rushing the plot back to where it was. It doesn't make sense to have renumbered it if that's the case.

All-Star Western #11

I'm beginning to like Tallulah Black almost as much as I like Jonah Hex.

Things I liked: Tallulah's monologue was hilarious. As a woman I could relate to her frustrations.

Things I didn't like: the Doctor Thirteen story was only OK.

Sunday, August 26, 2012

Teen Titans #12

Had to laugh when I saw the cover. The running joke is that Wonder Woman is into bondage because of how often she's tied up in her own comic. Here, Wonder Girl has Red Robin and Superboy tied up.

Things I liked: the growing relationship between Tim, Kon and Cassie.

Things I didn't like: don't like Diesel. So far he's very cliche.

Batman: the Dark Knight #12

This issue was full of pros and cons for me. I'm just going to get right to it.

Things I liked: Scarecrow's background with his father made him a more sympathetic character. I like what they did with him here.

Things I didn't like: Thomas Wayne's coldness. The best thing about Batman's family is that his dad has always been everything he couldn't be - warm, caring, open and understanding.

Friday, August 24, 2012

Supergirl #11

Supergirl is so cute when she's not trying to be tough.

Things I liked: her first date with Tom, it's not going to go anywhere but they were a cute couple.

Things I didn't like: the nefarious underplot. It seems out of place in this story.

Green Lantern Corps #11

This has the feel of gearing up for something bigger. I don't think the alpha Manhunter was it.

Things I liked: John and Guy kicked ass.

Things I didn't like: I don't get their plan.

Green Lantern #11

I don't know who Black Hand is and why they're so worried about him. I do know that he's very, very creepy.

Things I liked: Sinestro's "Batcave".

Things I didn't like: the Indigo tried really just took Hal on his word. He was as big (if not bigger) a villain as Sinestro. I would've thought they'd nokify him too.

Thursday, August 23, 2012

DC Universe Presents #11

I've like the Vandal Savage storyline in this arc. It's been my favourite so far to be honest. Savage is becoming one of my favourite villains.

Things I liked: him trying to convince his daughter that he loved her (as much as he loves anyone) because he put her before his own self interests. It's interesting because of what I've been reading in Demon Knights.

Things I didn't like: the motives of the copycat. I can see the rage at Savage because of his father, adding the mutation in on top didn't work for me.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Catwoman #11

Catwoman wasn't burned nearly as badly as I expected when Spark was revealed last issue. Maybe next time.

Things I liked: the streak of good she's got in her.

Things I didn't like: the plot's too similar to a Criminal Minds episode I've seen a few too many times.

Monday, August 20, 2012

Batwoman #11

I'm glad this arc is finished. It never really made that much sense. I know it's not the last we'll see of these characters which I like. I just didn't like how the story was constructed.

Things I liked: Maggie and Kate sharing their personal lives with each other.

Things I didn't like: Bette miraculously coming out of her coma. People that are being considered as organ donors don't just wake up with some words from a loved one.

Red Hood and the Outlaws #12

So Kori's developing actual feelings for Roy, huh? Some part of me wants it to be in his imagination.

Things I liked: continued to like Roy's voice as the narrator.

Things I didn't like: Kori's forgotten all about Dick again.

Sunday, August 19, 2012

Nightwing #12

Nightwing. Once again, hero most likely to end up in a puddle of his own blood.

Things I liked: this Sonia Zucco/Branch storyline has two ways it can go. She's either going to turn into an LI that meets a terrible end or she's a villain. She's already lied to you Dick. Expect the villain.

Wonder Woman #12

And thus concludes the Zola gives birth story. All in all I enjoyed this story. I really like how the gods look and I like how Wonder Woman is characterized.

Things I liked: Hermes stealing the baby. He is the god of thrives and he's done it for Zeus before.

Things I didn't like: Hermes giving Diana a feather do she could fly. I thought she could already fly. I haven't noticed her not flying in the new 52.

Friday, August 17, 2012

Superboy #11

Slowly, slowly a personality emerges. He's still learning.

Things I liked: I think Bunker was the best choice for this story and this story needed to be told. Superboy has been raised to be a weapon, we need to know why he's going to choose to be a hero.

Things I didn't like: Bunker's brick can join ugliest tattoos. Especially considering it's the same place that did the amazing bar code S-shield.

Resurrection Man #11

Resurrection Man sort of highlights just how easily it should be for some of these heroes to die.

Things I liked: I really want to see where this story is going. I like the way his past is slowly being teased out.

Things I didn't like: why is it so hard for him to find one person who's not out to get him?

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Ravagers #3

Pretty fancy placement to keep Thunder and Lightning's junk from showing during a fight.

Thing I liked: I like this new Beast Boy. The red is a little hard to get used to but it's growing on me.

Things I didn't like: poor Thunder. Something's just not right with this boy.

Legion Lost #11

I really hope this is building up to something because, so far, it's a pretty blah story.

Things I liked: Timber Wolf stumbled upon the right person when he decided to turn to crime.

Things I didn't like: the implication that Dawnstar has a thing for Brin. While I agree that there's not much happening with her and Drake, I've not seen signs for her and Timber Wolf. Timber Wolf seems attached to Yera.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Demon Knights #11

I've read a lot of Arthurian legends and I don't recall anything about him being a child of the Fay. Works for the story though.

Things I liked: Etrigan being power mad. His transformation was really the only one that made sense.

Things I didn't like: why does Exoristos have such a low opinion of herself?

Batman and Robin #12

Sadly the most interesting thing in this story was Damian trying to prove he was the best of the Robins, and I was disappointed in the end of that.

Things I liked: all the former Robins joining up to defeat the underlings. I would have liked to see more of that.

Things I didn't like: apparently, Damian did go after Time first - his hated Robin and then Jason. Jason's battle was a bit more definitive than Tim's, it seemed more like a win. If I were Damian, I would be totally dissatisfied with Dick's concession. He just handed over an escrima stick! I think Dick actually wins this round. He's also probably the only one that Damian doesn't have to prove himself to.

Batman #12

I really, really liked this issue. Batman was hardly in it but the reaction of the "common man" was great.

Things I liked: the characters were all done well. I never felt anyone was out of place.

Things I didn't like: the incidental villain was kind of lame.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Batgirl #12

This story has been odd. I still don't get Knightfall's motivation.

Things I liked: Batgirl's estimation of Batwoman being off.

Things I didn't like: why is it that two heroes have to fight the first time they meet?

Monday, August 13, 2012

Worlds' Finest #3

Helena is very much like her father. And Karen is not afraid to use her body to get her way. I am curious what she offered to pay her geniuses.

Things I liked: the art had a really playful look in the flashbacks.

Things I didn't like: I think she's trying to lay low. A giant monster battle in Japan is not going to do that.

Sunday, August 12, 2012

Swamp Thing #11

I love an issue that makes me look forward to next month.

Things I liked: finally! The Bakers have made it to the swamp.

Things I didn't like: I would have liked a little visual on how the Parliament saved Alec from the unmen.

Stormwatch #11

Anytime a character solves the problem by absorbing it I expect the problem to come back to bite them in the ass. I expect no different here.

Things I liked: it was interesting seeing it from Angie's view. I'm starting to warm to her as a character.

Things I didn't like: I'm trying to ignore the evolutionary implications that this plot line introduced. I really am.

Saturday, August 11, 2012

Earth 2 #3

That's a very different start to Earth 2's Green Lantern. He's still involved with the railway, but now he's the Jade Knight? I'm curious if they're going to redo the whole society. They've got Hawkgirl, Flash and Green Lantern. Atom Smasher is coming. I'm not sure who they're going to use as the Batman and Superman analogues with Power Girl and Huntress in Worlds' Finest.

Things I liked: Alan's new costume is so much better.

Things I didn't like: the little speech over what I'm assuming was his lover's body. It didn't make sense if he's chosen to have a secret identity.

Friday, August 10, 2012

Dial 'H' for Hero #3

There is so much more to this story than just a schlub who becomes a superhero.

Things I liked: the mystery. It's a really well written mystery.

Things I didn't like: I don't get why Manteau is so freaky.

Animal Man #11

This is just such a great series. I always want to read it again just after I finished it.

Things I liked: the rebuilding of Animal Man was really cool.

Things I didn't like: that they've given him some shape shifting abilities.

Thursday, August 9, 2012

Justice League International #12

Just when it starts to get interesting again, they cancel it. I'm disappointed. I liked this title. It wasn't always the deepest comic I was reading, but I always liked reading it.

Things I liked: even though there was a fight and everyone was in costume this was probably the most human story.

Things I didn't like: the fight seemed a little forced. Like no one really wanted to do it.

Detective Comics #12

The one positive about Batman Inc. is that Bruce Wayne can patent some of these gadgets and make billions. A foam that stops nuclear meltdown?

Things I liked: I like that Snyder really works on the detective aspect of Batman.

Things I didn't like: not the best story. It was a little too far fetched for a Batman story.

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Voltron #6

The artist uses a very thick pen on the inking. I find it very distracting.

Things I liked: yay! Sven!

Things I didn't like: the rescuing of Lance happened much too quickly. Having just the first page be the Voltron force and the rest Zarkon's delusions was not what I was looking for.

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Superman #10

There were some really interesting ideas raised here. Unfortunately, I don't think Dan Jurgens was the author to explore them. I like that he tried.

Things I liked: Jimmy's growing on me. He's not so "golly gee" as I remember him.

Things I didn't like: all tied up too tidily. There's a few things that could have carried over into future issues.

Savage Hawkman #10

I want to see where this story goes, but I'm honestly not that interested in how it's getting there.

Things I liked: the art is a little on the 80s side but I kind of like the detail.

Things I didn't like: Liefeld spends too much time telling the reader what happened rather than letting the panels show it.

Friday, August 3, 2012

Fury of Firestorm #10

India's firestorm protocol with the multiple arms looks really neat. It makes Ronnie and Jason look like they lack in imagination.

Things I liked: Ronnie's story is really heating up. There's so much going on for him. I worry that Pozhar will break him.

Things I didn't like: Jason, on the other hand, is still a bit of a jerk. Hopefully he's beginning to realize that he needs to find his partner.

Thursday, August 2, 2012

The Flash #10

Barry sure gave up on Iris quickly. I wonder in this is Johns' way of saying that there will never be a Kid Flash.

Things I liked: new Golden Glider looks cool.

Things I didn't like: Barry's decision to make it look like he's still dead. No secret identity for the Flash limits his potential.

Aquaman #10

Aquaman's always had anger issues (well, at least since the eighties) but I didn't expect this.

Things I liked: that they're really expanding on his character.

Things I didn't like: I can't see him as a killer.

All-Star Western #10

I enjoyed the back up story on this one a lot. There's something about Bat Lash that I've always liked. It's nice to see some of these characters again.

Things I liked: Tallulah truely worries Arkham. It makes me laugh.

Things I didn't like: there is an element of cliche in some of these stories. I think it gets a by because they're in the old west (or east I guess since its Gotham).

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Batman: The Dark Knight #11

I'm enjoying this team much more than the last. It's more about the story than about how many guest appearances they can make.

Things I liked: Batman's interaction with the victim was again a nice touch. They're not afraid to pause.

Things I didn't like: Scarecrow's second victim is a little too mature.