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I mean, he's the only one who can do that stuff, how can we really tell him HOW he should do it!?
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Justice Society of America Kingdom Come Special Superman Review
Written & Illustrated: Alex Ross
Colors: Alex Sinclair
Letters: Rob Leigh
Alternate cover: Dale Eaglesham
That has to be one of the longest freaking titles for a book that I have ever reviewed. Sure I could have shortened it to JSA, but it's just so much better to say the full name. This is it folks the semi sequel to Kingdom Come running in the JSA pages finally gets its art duties by Alex Ross. I have to say that the covers might throw you off a little bit, because you won't find Kingdom Come Superman fighting Earth 1 Superman or Magog. What you will find is one damn fine story that really surprised me. Keep in mind this story takes place after the events in JSA 20.
Superman is reminded of Norman McCay, the man in his world that came to him with the revelation that Superman's world would end. With the help of Mr. Terrific and Cyclone he finds this world's version of Reverend McCay (who is mysteriously as old as his KC version). After a brief meeting with him he has a long overdue talk with this world's Lois Lane and explains to her in detail what happened to his Lois and eventually to his world. We find out that along with the death of his Lois, he also put the identity of Clark Kent in the ground.
The story may not seem that much, but I will tell you that it was an emotional reunion between old Superman and Lois Lane. The flashback of his Lois dying in his arms was some of the most touching panels I have read in comics. Just in one issue Ross explores KC Superman's doubts, fears, and great concern as he tries to prevent this world from sharing the same fate as his. It is a powerful story of loss and the search for one's purpose in a world he doesn't belong to.
What can I say about Ross' artwork that hasn't been said in every review you have ever read? It is drop dead gorgeous. I can't get over how beautiful these pages are. So much work and craftsmanship go to each panel. His pencils are just as powerful as his painted work and I would love to see him do more interior work than just covers. There are things that are still left unanswered, such as the age of McCay and how exactly did Superman's world end if we have already read the ending to Kingdom Come? Is it all being rewritten? Who knows, but I sure as hell hope to find out. A fantastic issue that leaves you craving for more and has you rooting that the KC Man of Steel is here for the long haul (even after the events that are to come in JSA 22) A
Superman New Krypton Special # 1 Review
Authors: Geoff Johns, James Robinson, Sterling Gates
Art: Gary Frank, Renato Guedes, Pete Woods
Inkers: Jon Sibal, Renato Magalhaes
Colors: Hi-Fi
I always hate when people say: If you aren't reading this book, you are missing out on a great story; If you aren't reading this book you are out of your fucking mind; If you aren't reading this book you are a fucking moron! So Instead of saying something similar I will just say if you aren't reading Superman comics you must be too busy reading a bunch of other shit that you should put down to make room in your hands for fucking Superman!
In the aftermath of the Brainiac story Superman faces two big changes in his life. One is the death of his father Jonathan Kent and the other is the fact that he no longer the last son of Krypton, but rather one of 100,000 plus Kryptonians living on Earth. Superman has choices to make in this first issue of a 9 part story. How will he deal with the fact that his father is dead and the man partially responsible is still alive? How is going to let over 100,000 Kryptonians run around on Earth (just in the few moments they've been here one of them killed an endangered whale)? Will he show more of his Kryptonian roots or the roots planted by his adopted father? Of course these Kryptonians are learning they too are gaining power because of the sun. Some of them are even calling this planet New Krypton. And how the hell is Lois going to react when she finds out her father is still alive and cooperating with Luthor.
The emotions that Superman goes through during and after his father's funeral was only magnified by the wonder that is Gary Frank. He's art makes this Superman come to life and while I know he didn't draw the whole issue he really stole the spotlight with those opening sequences. So much mixed emotion of rage and sadness is shown in these panels it's hard not to feel for Clark. Pete Woods and Renato Guedes do a fantastic job of telling their part of their tale and I can't wait to see what they do in their perspective series.
Damn, one of my new favorite writers and one of my all time favorite writers collaborating on a series that has brought new light to the character. Just when I thought they had told every Superman story possible Johns and Robinson show up to save the day. While we've had stories about Superman vs. the government, the way they come around it now seems really fresh. Like I mentioned before, they really make you feel for Clark and his loss in this issue; it even overshadows the reunion between Supergirl and her parents. You really don't have to be reading Action Comics or Superman to enjoy this story and this could be a good jumping on points for new readers. I wait for part two with a satisfied grin on my face. A
DC Universe: Last Will and Testament One Shot review
Author: Brad Meltzer
Penciler: Adam Kubert
Inkers: Joe Kubert & John Dell
Colors: Alex Sinclair
As many of you know, I really haven't been a fan of Meltzer's comics. While I think he is a great fan, unlike Johns that doesn't automatically make him a great comic writer as well. Sure I like my share of emotional focus on the characters and padded storylines, but it got repetitive every time I read a comic he wrote. If you've ever wondered what his next 12 issues of Justice League of America would have been like....well here you go!
The story kicks off with a monologue by Geo Force. He has finally achieved his power's height and is showing this to the reader by holding his fucking hand over a candle. This is how you show nothing can hurt a hero. After proving to his audience that he is ready to take on the man who killed his sister, he has a talk with Black Lightning. The rest of the heroes are acting like it's the last day on Earth and Black Canary is the only one with the balls to stand up and never give up. Members of the JSA and JLA are shown visiting their families or talking to friends and have just seemed to give up on fighting till the end. We finally get a fight at the end that was pretty dark for Geo Force, but he finally gets his revenge on a story that happened over 20 years ago.
I'm not sure why all the heroes seem to be depressed instead of leading a counter attack against this dark force. What exactly is going on out there anyway? Meltzer never really makes it clear why this Crisis is worse than the previous ones. Do we need Earth Superman to come in and show these cats that real heroes never give up? There is a moment in the comic where Tim seems to be jealous of the bond that Bruce and Dick have and we learn that Diana knows nothing of love. The main focus of the story is really Geo Force and his final quenching of revenge. I have to say that was a pretty intense battle with Deathstroke and it seems that Geo Force finally overcame his family's destiny and managed to take down the Terminator. I have always loved seeing those C-list characters shine like this. It's apparent that Meltzer did too and now that the story line is over, it's clear that Geo-Force would serve no purpose in the JLA if this had been the next 12 issues of Meltzer's run on the book.
It's so great seeing Adam and his dad work together. I'm sure drawing those Batman, Robin, and Nightwing pages really made them feel good they are doing what they really love. The art was great and it really intensified the fight between Geo and Deathstroke. I really wish the guy could do a monthly book, but who knows maybe projects like this is what he is made for. This actually feels like a tie-in that really does what that word means; ties in directly to the events of the main book. It's hard to tell you to buy this book, because it's not really necessary and a price point of a gallon of gas doesn't help it. C+
Final Crisis: Legion of 3 Worlds # 1 Review
Author: Geoff Johns
Pencils: George Perez
Inks: Scott Koblish
Colors: Hi-Fi
I'll be the first to admit that Legion of Superheroes has been a comic I have avoided like an STD. Well successfully avoided, but they do make shots....errr anyway. It seems that every time the Legion had a reboot I tried it out and couldn't get into it. Because Dan and Nick told me Waid's Legion was good I tried it out and ended up enjoying it. Went back and read the Legionnaires and some of Paul Levitz' run in the 80's. I guess what I'm trying to say is; you don't really have to know squat about the Legion to enjoy this book. You don't have to know anything about Final Crisis to get your money's worth either, because I have no fucking clue what it has to do with Final Crisis. At least Libra appeared in Rogues' Revenge and Revelations. But you know what? I'm not going to turn down a good story for that reason.
This is a follow-up to the Sinestro Corp and Legion story in Action Comics. All you need to know is Superboy/man Prime = bad and there is a nice recap of the Action Comics story in the court scene. The Time Trapper yanks Superboy/man Prime out the Countdown timeline and sends him to the future to destroy the Legion. He ends up going to a Superman museum in Smallville and is disgusted to find out a statue of him was never put up next to Superman's villains. He ends up destroying everything and heads for Takron-Galtos to free the Legion of Supervillains so they can help destroy the Legion. The United Planets wants to disband the Legion and kick out Earth from the federation (it's like watching Star Trek sometimes). R.J. Brande shows up to take up for the Legion, but he is shot by his old rival Leland McCauley. When a burning S is left in the remains of Tarkron- Galtos the Legion decide to stay together. There are missing Legionnaires or some who are out of commission, so the Legion looks for help elsewhere. When I mean elsewhere, I mean through fucking time and space. They yank Superman from our time and are willing to take the post Zero hour Legion and Mark Waid's Legion as recruits against this fight that is to come.
I loved this issue and coming from someone who really doesn't know that much about the Legion of Superheroes it says alot that the writer could still make things interesting. There are some things that I was a little lost on; for example when Superman says "I've met them both. We all did." I'm not sure who the we in that sentence is supposed to be. I have to say that Superman has more believe in the good in people than I do. Superboy Prime has destroyed a fucking planet and killed a handful of superheroes, but he still thinks that the solution is to redeem Prime. I guess that is why he has inspired people all the way into the 31st century.
What can I say about George Perez that I already haven't? The man is a penciling god! There is a reason why they hire someone of his caliber to draw a book with so many characters. His facial expressions are some of the best. I really got the sense of despair when the Legion where looking elsewhere for help. A great start to what I'm sure is going to be an epic battle and I can't wait for the outcome. A
Action Comics Annual # 11 Review
Authors: Geoff Johns & Richard Donner
Artist: Adam Kubert
Colors: Edgar Delgado
Alright, so we all know how late this book has been. So I’m not even going to bitch about that and move on to the review. Although, I really feel for the people that were anxiously waiting for this conclusion. That’s right, it’s the finale to the Last Son storyline and it’s extra-sized. Much like the Heinberg Wonder Woman story, the main book kept moving forward and they left the conclusion to be told in an annual. I thought that was a great move by DC.
Along with Superman comes the Superman Revenge Squad: Lex Luthor, Parasite, Metallo, and Bizarro to take on General Zod, Ursa, and Non. So what we get is a battle with Superman against Zod….which for some reason I found really badass when Superman was dual wielding the Red Sun gun and the Green Kryptonite gun. The rest of the Revenge Squad takes on the remainder of Zod’s Kryptonian criminals. Luthor manages to reverse the rocket’s warp drive and pull the rocket back home and re-open the phantom zone along with everyone who has ever had contact with it. Chris realizes that the ship must be shut off in order to deactivate it. Chris goes in, and stops it, but doesn't come back out. In a desperate search for Chris, Superman contacts Mon-El and is informed he is not with the other Kryptonians, but the search will continue.
It was really a good finale to a mediocre storyline that kept getting stronger and stronger with each issue. The delays really killed the momentum and I’m sure this will read so much better in trade. The character interaction and dialogue was superb…of course what else is to be expected from Johns? What I really loved was the fact that Lex saved the day, but he still got locked up with no credit for it. Of course the story is not flawless. What I’m really confused about is the timeline of this story. Chris mentions he’s already met Robin…which means that everything up to Buziek’s last issue (Superman 675...I think) could have happened before Action Comics 845. If that is so, that’s a little hard to believe. Unless of course Chris came back with no explanation. There also wasn’t enough Revenge Squad in the book for me; they each got about three pages of fighting. Damn, and just when I thought I was going to see a huge JLA vs. Zod’s army....nothing happens.
I am really shocked at the unbalance that I find in Adam Kubert’s artwork. While some pictures are right down stunning like the reflection of the destroyed Metropolis, others feel rushed. His backgrounds are lavishing as ever, but for some reason some of his fight scenes just felt like they needed to be polished up. Perhaps he should have let someone else ink his pencils….hell they should have teamed him up with Art Thibert. There is a nice little bonus at the end with Geoff Johns introducing the readers to Superman’s supporting characters. The art by Stephane Roux was solid and I wish he would get a monthly Superman book. Overall it was an entertaining read and I’m not taking the delays into consideration when I rate the book so keep that in mind. I think a B- is a fair grade considering the lackluster scenes that Kubert provides at times, but seriously that is no reason for anyone to miss out and enjoy the conclusion to this story.
Justice Society of America # 13 Review
Authors: Geoff Johns & Alex Ross
Art: Fernando Pasarin & Alex Ross
Inker: Richard Friend
Colors: Alex Sinclair
Thy Kingdom Come continues to rock the JSA with issue 13. The team is still tracking the “Heartbreak Slayer”, the mysterious serial killer offing super-villains. While Jakeem brings up a great point about the team status, Kingdom Come Superman runs into New Earth Superman which is depicted by that cover. Speaking of that cover, it makes me wish that Alex Ross was working on another monthly project with the DC heroes again.
Jakeem is not happy with the JSA at this moment. He wants a room to himself and the team seems to be growing too big for their living quarters. Which is something is something he brings up and I’m sure most readers agree with him. The rest of them is trying to figure out what the “Heartbreak Slayer” aka Gog’s secret is. It is through an emotional conversation that KC Supes and NE Supes have that we learn that Gog is Magog’s predecessor. Both eventually run into Hercules who is being attacked by Gog. NE Supes gets clobbered by Hercules while KC Supes stands there and takes a punch to the face from Hercules without blinking. This again brings up the theory that the older Superman gets, the more powerful he becomes because of all the years he continues to soak up solar radiation. Yellow sun baby…it does wonders for Kryptonians without the worry of skin cancer.
I love when Jakeem Thunder comments about how there are way too many members on the team. I think most readers feel what he is saying. I just wish that this book was double sized format or came out weekly. With so many characters and so few pages I find myself missing the other characters that don’t appear in each issue. I know they'll all get their featured issues, but everyone has their favorites, and it seems like several months can go by without even a mention of them, for example Jakeem. I don’t know if I can validate that as a complaint, because I enjoy the characters so much. There are not many writers who do characterizations and character interactions half as well as Geoff Johns. Pasarin does a commendable job as a fill-in artist keeping a similar style to Eaglesham. Even though this issue didn’t feature any in your face fights and the pacing seems a little slow, it still was brilliantly scripted and that is what makes Johns stand above the rest as a fabulous writer. A
About Heroes Episode 79
What a week! With so many great books on the shelves, it's tough to pick only a few to talk about. This episode touches on World War Hulk 5, New Avengers 36, X-Factor 25, Captain Marvel 1, Nova 8, Wolverine 59, Atomic Robo 1-2, Hellboy - Darkness Calls 6, Lobster Johnson 3, BPRD - Killing Ground 4, All-Star Superman 9, Countdown 24, Teen Titans East 1, Nightwing 138, Batman and the Outsiders 1, Green Arrow - Black Canary 2, Booster Gold 4 and Salvation Run 1. Yikes, that's a huge list!
And here's a quick request: if you're so inclined, visit the About Heroes page on iTunes and leave us a review! The two reviews there are both extremely old and extremely short, and it'd be great to replace those with some new (and positive, we hope) reviews.
Death of the New Gods #2
Writer: Jim Starlin
Artists: Jim Starlin & Matt Banning
Artists: Jim Starlin & Matt Banning
After the first issue, I was left wanting. This issue filled that hole, if only by a little. After last issue's death, Mr. Miracle adopts some emo colors that just ruin his costume, and make him look like Dr. Impossible, that guy from Meltzer's JLA run, wherever he is. Also, Superman and Orion have a argument, which leads to a fight, and then another argument. Meanwhile, some other New Gods whom I've never seen before travel to the source wall, and find, another source wall? I'm not sure whether I liked this issue because the JLA was in it or because stuff actually happened. Apparently, Darkseid doesn't know whose killing the New Gods either, and he's losing concubines. Darkseid must like them concubines to be so concerned. Jim Starlin does the art here, as well as the writing, and reminds me of a better John Byrne (at least recently anyway). The only problem is that a lot of the characters look too skinny or too bulky, and the proportions are a bit wonky, but I can live with that. If this series didn't seem so important to Countdown and Final Crisis, I might have dropped it after the first issue, but it's these threads that seem so important to the future of the DCU that compel me to buy this book. That's good for DC's bottom line, but bad for Starlin's as there is not a lot in his writing or art to compel me to buy the book, only the ties to other current DCU storylines. C-
Action Comics #858
Writer: Geoff JohnsArtists: Gary Frank & Jon Sibal
It's about time we got this book back on track. Richard Donner goes missing and the comic gets great, of course that may be because of Gary Frank. Anyway, Superman travels to 3008 in the 31st Century to help his friends the Legion of Superheroes, after the obligatory re-cap of how he met them of course. Once this book gets going though, it gets great. 3008 is not how it looks like in the cartoons. The Legion is on the run, wanted criminals. There is some mention of the Legion's last appearance, but this story takes place 6 months after that occured (in the Legion Timeline not ours). Although this issue, like all first issues is all set-up for the arc, it's still a worthy read. For readers like me whose only exposure to the Legion are the cartoons and the recent Lightning Saga arc, this book gives a quick introduction, letting me see the scene I'd always heard about. Johns has a great take on Clark, Jimmy, and Perry White as the first issue of his General Zod arc showed, as well as this one. It's a couple of pages and it reminds the reader how human Superman is. What kind of bothered me is that here, Clark is not just a klutz, but a total loser, but that's small beans. Another thing I liked about the issue was that the Legion aren't in their ultra kitchy 60's outfits in 3008. Frank has redesigned them, giving them an update that looks futuristic, but still retains that 60's feel.
A lot of people complain about Frank's artwork, but I love it here. Sure his women aren't bombshells, but neither ar Lenil Yu's. His Clark looks bulky and bumbling, similar to Frank Quitely's, and his Superman is not the musclebound freak that most artists paint him as. Superman is clearly wearing clothes, not paint over his muscles, and you could almost say he's based on Christopher Reeve. I hope Frank stays on this book for more than just this arc, as he's really given it a shot in the arm, art-wise, which is exactly what the book needed after the Kubert curse. B+
Action Comics #857
Writers: Geoff Johns & Richard DonnerArtist: Eric Powell
This issue was a little better and took me longer than 10 minutes to read. It may even warrant a re-read later on, but the first two books certainly didn't. This issue, like the last, is an all-out battle on Bizzarro World. Superman is trying to get Pa Kent off Bizarro World after he had been kidnapped by Bizzaro (Don't ask). The Bizzaro JLA show up, but only for 5 pages. The rest of the issue focuses on how the rather cool way that Superman makes Bizarro a hero on his own world. Bizzaro was hated by Bizarro world (dont' ask), so he wanted to destroy it, but here Superman helps him save it, but only after Pa Kent has to goad him to. This issue also features the debut of Superman-vision (don't ask) which I hope never makes an appearance again. Eric Powell finishes out this arc, and it's nice to see that there is an artist out there on a Superman book who can finish an arc without it being finished in the Annual. Carlos Pacheco I'm looking at you, as well as one of them Kuberts. Powell's art really only works for this type of an arc. I think if he were to do a non-Bizarro Superman story a lot of it would fall flat. He has all the energy that is needed for Superman, the iconic poses and all that, but he's certainly suited for stranger stories. Bring on Gary Frank next issue, which I think comes out next week? Won't that be great. It looks like DC is trying to win us back from this book's lateness more recently. C+
About Heroes Episode 74
Josh (Joshiebear) joins us via Skype for this episode, where we finally get back to talking about new books! Discussion includes Green Arrow & Black Canary 1, Superman 668, the Richard Donner run on Action Comics, Green Lantern 24, Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man 24 & One More Day, Nova 7, Runaways 28, Booster Gold 3, Captain America's new look, Howard the Duck, X-Factor and Metamorpho Year One.
Continue reading About Heroes Episode 74.
Action Comics #856
Writers: Geoff Johns & Richard Doner
Artist: Eric Powell
Like last issue, this comic took me less than 10 minutes to read. It's lax on dialogue and heavy on action. I need some more dialogue, please. Superman is on Bizarro World, and this issue we kind of see how this new Bizarro World got created. What confuses me is what is actually happening on Bizarro World. It appears that Bizarro is the world's greatest villain, and the people of the world don't like him. The Bizarro people talk regularly, but instead of using "I am" use "Me" resulting in some offshoot caveman dialect. It's not even comparable to Yoda-speak in which the end of a sentence is said first followed by the beginning. On top of that, Bizarro still talks different than anyone else in the book from panel to panel. Sometimes he's talking backwards, sometimes forwards, and some other times it's a mix. It's like Geoff Johns can't even figure out how Bizarro speaks. If I'm to understand what is going on in the book and enjoy it, I need a little consistency.
On the upside, Eric Powell is continuing to deliver some stunning art. The bizarros are nothing short of amazing and creepy. His Superman is so iconic, it looks derivitive of the 40's Fliescher cartoons with a little Goon thrown in (what I've seen of it anyway). He's not over muscled, he just looks strong. He's drawn like a circus strong-man. Superman doesn't have to tone his abs, they're made of steel to begin with, and Eric Powell reflects this. Anyway, this arc is dissapointing, even though it's finally put the book back on schedule. Here's hoping that it can pick up a little next issue, otherwise I'm looking forward to Gary Frank jumping on the book and forgetting about this 3-isssue stint. C-
Superman #667
Writer: Kurt Busiek
Artists: Carlos Pacheco & Jesus Merino
At this point, I think it's safe to say that I like Kurt Busiek's Superman run than anything Geoff Johns has done with the character over in Action Comics. It could be due to the fact that Superman has had more issues of his book out written by Busiek than Action, but I also think that Busiek writes a better Superman. With the penultimate chapter of "Camelot Falls" Busiek continues to look at the inner depths of Superman, his soul, and his purpose. Busiek's story may be drawn out, but at least I can't read it in 5 minutes like the last issue of Action Comics that came out.
After a quick adventure with Zatanna, Superman stops disasters around the world, caused by Arion. He takes time out to rest above Machu Picchu, to think and hang his hat, thinking about what Arion meant that Superman saving the world will only end up destroying it. Enter Subjekt-17 who says he can tell Superman where Arion is hiding. Subjekt-17 offers Superman a choice, stand with him against the humans, or face him and beat the information out of him. Superman can't abandon his people, even if Subjekt-17 could be like a brother to him, since they are so alike in origin, so he fights him, and eventually wins. Subjekt-17 tells Superman where Arion is, and dissapears, promising a re-match. The rest of the issue sets up next issue's 32-page finale of Camelot falls.
Busiek writes Superman, the world's greatest hero, as a kind of Atlas character. He's holding the world on his shoulders, and it shows. A busy guy like Superman would not be able to save the day all the time and go back to being happy-go lucky. Imagine if all the people around the world counted on you to save them, all the time. You'd be stressed out too. Also, Busiek managed to squeeze in a lot into the issue. The first few pages are spent with Zatanna fighting magical parasites, which could have been an issue in itself. Then we get the Subjekt-17 fight, which could have been another issue as well, and then the pages where Superman goes to confront Arion. Busiek doesn't seem to get caught up in decompression, however long this storyline may be. He gives us a lot of story in 22 pages, which makes me like the book that much more. Plus Carlos Pacheco is knocking everything out of the park. His art is just beautiful to look at, it's too bad that next issue will be his last on the book. B+
Superman #666
Writer: Kurt Busiek
Artist: Walt Simonson
Just like Wolverine this week, this one-shot story is worth hard-earned money. At 36 pages, this story is really cool and fun. Superman gets corrupted in a dream by a demon from Krypton's hell, and imagines what the world would be like if he took over, and eventually takes over hell himself. If you're not reading Superman regularly, you can still read this issue. It has nothing to do with the Camelot Falls arc that is going on from time to time in this book, it's just a fun dark Superman story in honor of the 666 number. Walt Simonson does the art for this issue, and it looks great, at least for this dark story.
There are some great moments in this book. From Superman finally dealing with Brainiac and Lex Luthor the way he wishes he could, to Superman killing Jimmy Olsen and Perry White. This ain't your daddy's Superman. It's these Dark Superman moments that make the book worth buying. This is DARK Superman, not the wannabe from Superman III, so don't be thinking about that when I say Dark Superman. It feels like Kurt Busiek needs to let loose and do more done in one Superman stories, since his arcs haven't really done much for me yet. Walt Simonson's art is great to look at, and this is my first exposure to him. It's really jagged, similar to Adam Kubert over in Action Comics (but Simonson's book is out). Go get this book, it's a great story, and really takes the 666 number and runs with it, more than Batman 666 ever did (in my opinion). B+
Pic(s) of the Week (more like month)
Hey guys, sorry I haven't posted anything for awhile, but here's a slew of fun stuff for you to try and make up for it. Haven't forgotten about you and still love you all and the site, just busy busy busy. Anyway...BEHOLD.
We've all seen the "Quiet or Papa spank!" Batman, but does he ever make good on this threat?
Yes.
This wouldn't fly now, but throwing Godzilla into the Planet Hulk mix couldn't really hurt. I'd go for it.
Lol, Jay actually makes a shark cry for it's momma. Only in the Golden Age.
Terrifying...with or without context.
Hahahaha, c'mon. That's funny. That's 'Malibu's Most Wanted' funny.
Everything I know about women I learned from comics....
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oh robin, when will you learn...
Gayest Looking Superhero fight EVER.
again........i'm speechless.......
HAH!
Can't remember if I've posted this one in the past, but it's worth a second look anyway. What a bum.
Don't we all wish we had that?
And now I say g'bye for who knows how long, but trust that I'm out there grabbing funny pics, and someday, they'll make it up to the site. :-D ta-ta
Pic of the Week!
Oy vey, sorry I haven't been keeping up with this, I've been super super busy. Ok, so I'll throw two out for this week's Potw just to try and make up for it.
Who's this kid talking about? I have no idea what the context is in this comic, but there's plenty that out there in comics, this kid needs to be more specific.....jesus i disgust myself...
I forget what comic this is, but major props, it's funny.
Superman #662
Writer: Kurt Busiek
Artists: Carlos Pacheco & Jesus Merino
Finally, a return to form on this title. After about 3 months of fill in artists and stories we finally get back to the "Camelot Falls" arc that Busiek has been weaving since he jumped on the book. There is a lot to like in this book. Superman is investigating Arion's prophecy that because of him, humanity will die. After the vision of the future, Superman goes and seeks out some of the people he saw in the vision to find out if they trully exist, as he doesn't want to trust Arion blindly. He's also investigating the third Kryptonian that was mentioned by the Auctioneer in Busiek's Action Comics run before Johns, Donner, and Kubert plagued it with delays. Busiek writes a very human Superman, as Clark is constantly thinking and narrating, and he doesn't sound alien at all, and he shouldn't since he was raised on earth. Also, Busiek is referencing Johns' Action Comics arc by including the Phantom Zone kid, Chris (still apparently in Lois and Clark's care) and how Bizarro attacked Superman in Action Comics. This is good because it shows that the Superman titles are connected to themselves, they don't exist outside of one another like multiple titles sometimes do (see Batman and Spider-Man's books). These mentions of other runs in different books give the Superman world a cohesive feeling, which only strengthens the storytelling. There are no fights here in this book, but there is a lot of connectivity and character moments to keep you reading from page to page and even come back to the next issue.
Carlos Pacheco is doing a great job on this book, delays aside. Other than Jim Lee, I think Pacheco is my favorite modern Superman artist. He can display the power and strength of Superman, but also his introspective side, as well as a nerdy Clark Kent. His supporting characters are just as well drawn and emotive. If this book had less side stories and fill in artists I would give it a higher rating, but since it's so inconsistent I just can't do it. If Busiek let the fill in artists do the main Camelot Falls storyline, and we had these great stories instead of the silly Prankster comics or last issue's weird Amazon-like lady, then I would be praising this book, it has the potential to be that good. But we're not getting all of that thus, the C+/B- rating that I'm giving it.
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