Here's a quick run-down of the first week's books.
*Warning* There be spoilers ahead!
- Justice League (from last week): Wonky dialogue aside, a fun read with dynamic art. You kinda, gotta stick with this book because it feels like the rest of the universe will hang on it. Buy.
- Action Comics: Old school (1930s) Superman who fights for the little guy. Not a perfect issue but a good start. Buy.
- Animal Man: The comic aficionado's darling from the first week. The art is not for everyone, which I think is a bit of a shame because the story is chilling and provocative. Buy.
- Batgirl: Just okay. Barbara's return is a little cloudy, but the action was kinda neat. I'm a sucker for girl detective books. Buy, for now.
- Batwing: Batman in Africa, I'm there. Painted, stiff art kept this from being enjoyable. Oddly gruesome. Flip though in the shop.
- Detective Comics: Surprisingly enjoyable, but not for everyone. The dialogue is corny and the action a little confusing, but great art and a creepy Joker were enough to get past that. The summer popcorn flick of the bunch. Buy from me, flip through for you.
- Green Arrow: Awful. Awful dialogue. Awful plot. Awful art. Awful. Oliver's redesign is actually kinda neat, but the whole thing is a waste. Hopefully someone can come in and save this character before he becomes the Aquaman of this universe. Skip.
- Hawk and Dove: Even worse. Worse dialogue. Worse plot. Worse art. Worse. I'm a little upset because even though I'm not a fan of Liefeld's art, I was as a kid in the early 90s. His enthusiasm is contagious but he doesn't deliver on this book. Sterling Gates' boring story doesn't help, either. Skip, and don't look back.
- Justice League International: Another nice surprise! This feels like the same book everybody dug in the late 80s. The art is somewhat antiquated, but in a way I like. There's a lot of dialogue and exposition here, but not every book needs to be a 5 minute read. Great banter between a lot of characters, enjoyable even though I wasn't familiar with most of them. Buy, if team books are your thing.
- Men of War: A big disappointment. One of the most exciting aspects of the new 52 was the inclusion of different genre books. When war comics are done right, they can be really fantastic; as good as any movie. Unfortunately, and idiotically, DC decided not to reprise Srgt. Rock, a fantastic character, and instead are using his grandson. He's a whiny b***h. The book is padded with a backup story to try to justify the $3.99 price point, but $2.99 still wouldn't be worth it. Skip, sadly.
- OMAC: Wholly Crap! This was awesome. Two pages in, and I was like, "What the what?" A love letter to Kirby and fun comics. The whole thing moves like a speeding train. Make sure you stop and drool over the art. Buy 2!
- Static Shock: Uhh.... I don't have any history with this character, so any reveals fell flat on me. However, it was on the creators to make me care. He reads like DC's answer to Spider-Man, which is cool. He seems to be the only character in New York, which is neat and weird. Seemed like a solid comic, but nothing special. Skip for me, buy for fans of the show.
- Stormwatch: This book is going to be the sci-fi comic for smart people. Art was week, but concepts are interesting. Martian the Manhunter should fit in nicely. Buy, for now.
- Swamp Thing: Nothing happened! Not the strongest start but the pedigree of talent on this book means you have to stick with it. Buy.
I noticed I just wrote more about the bad books than I did about the good ones. I'm not trying to be negative, but I don't want to ruin the good stuff. Besides, this is the last time I'll be mentioning the bad ones.
Don't have any idea what I'm talking about. Check out the New 52.
See ya Wednesday
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