span style="font-style:italic;">Ion: Guardian of the Universe #11
52 #42
Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Space Between #2
Civil War #7
The Helmet of Fate: Black Alice
1602: Fantistick Four #3
1602: Fantistick Four #4
Notes:
There were problems last week. So there was nothing written here. Not that anyone cares, since I'm the only one who reads this page. Oh, well. Onward.
52 #42
Thank you, 52 team, for finally bringing back Ralph Dibney as a hero again. It was sublime to watch him win by using his brain again. And thank you for allowing Darick Robertson the opportunity to draw this chapter. He's one of only a few pencilers out there who always drew a stretching Ralph with lots of energy when he's stretching. There's only one penciler I would have preferred drawing this issue, but he died more than 10 years ago. Thanks, for this awesome issue.
The Helmet of Fate: Black Alice
So, what was this group of one shots for? The helmet really only played a major part in the first book and for these past three, it's just a hook to hang a story on. The helmet is pretty useless, isn't it? Well, maybe not to Detective Chimp, but it was to Ibis and Sargon and now Alice. At least next issue features Zauriel, hopefully that'll be cool.
Civil War #7
ARRRRRRRRGH!
But more on that later this week.
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Monday, February 26, 2007
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
The List For 2-7-07
Shazam!: The Monster Society of Evil #1
52 #40
Green Lantern #16
newuniversal #3
Ion: Guardian of the Universe #10
Notes:
Ion: Guardian of the Universe #10
Has anything in the way of a coherent story happened in this book since Kyle got off of Mogo? Yeah, I enjoyed the gladiator issue--it was fun--but I keep thinking that Kyle should stop thinking of his power as ring based, or at least based in his hands, and start using his whole body. This issue was interesting, what with bringing the Bleed to the DCU and having Captain Atom admit to mucking around in the Wildstorm Universe, but I was hoping for some real storytelling between the Tangent characters and Kyle, but that didn't happen, he just banished them back to the lantern. And the thing that really pissed me off is how Kyle just ran the lantern back to OA and handed it over to the Guardians without even wondering about the thing. What happened to his curiosity?
newuniversal #3
I guess this is for fans of the old New Universe because I'm just not interested in what's going on here. I bought this one hoping that Mr. Ellis would do something intriguing. He didn't. I'll probably buy the next issue and the one after that hoping the same thing. Please, please, live up to possible potential.
52 #40
Green Lantern #16
newuniversal #3
Ion: Guardian of the Universe #10
Notes:
Ion: Guardian of the Universe #10
Has anything in the way of a coherent story happened in this book since Kyle got off of Mogo? Yeah, I enjoyed the gladiator issue--it was fun--but I keep thinking that Kyle should stop thinking of his power as ring based, or at least based in his hands, and start using his whole body. This issue was interesting, what with bringing the Bleed to the DCU and having Captain Atom admit to mucking around in the Wildstorm Universe, but I was hoping for some real storytelling between the Tangent characters and Kyle, but that didn't happen, he just banished them back to the lantern. And the thing that really pissed me off is how Kyle just ran the lantern back to OA and handed it over to the Guardians without even wondering about the thing. What happened to his curiosity?
newuniversal #3
I guess this is for fans of the old New Universe because I'm just not interested in what's going on here. I bought this one hoping that Mr. Ellis would do something intriguing. He didn't. I'll probably buy the next issue and the one after that hoping the same thing. Please, please, live up to possible potential.
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
The List for 1-31-07
Uncle Sam and the Freedom Fighters #7
Ex Machina #26
Eternals #6
Strangers in Paradise #87
Ultimate Fantastic Four #38
Sandman Mystery Theatre: Sleep of Reason #2
Jack of Fables #7
PVP #30
Fables #57
52 #39
Notes:
Strangers in Paradise #87
Now I know how Francine gets pregnant with David's baby, but without a jump or two into the future I don't think this book will ever feel like it's ended and I don't see how Mr. Moore is going to be able to give me a good sense of closure in only three more issues.
Uncle Sam and the Freedom Fighters #7
Well, Ray Terrill is back, with a crappy collar. This mini has only been okay and I don't think the final issue will make it seem any better.
Fables #57
Pinocchio has never looked this much like a little kid before. It was sort of creepy. The other stuff was great though. This is a book that I look forward to every month.
PVP #30
I started getting this comic because I wanted to give some money to a guy who produces a free comic that I enjoy. I remember him writing on his site that he would add strips to fill out stories. I also remember that when the time travel storyline happened daily he thought that he had ended it too soon, that there was more story to tell. I had hoped that he would tell more of the story in this issue of the comic. He didn't. I am very disappointed.
Ex Machina #26
Eternals #6
Strangers in Paradise #87
Ultimate Fantastic Four #38
Sandman Mystery Theatre: Sleep of Reason #2
Jack of Fables #7
PVP #30
Fables #57
52 #39
Notes:
Strangers in Paradise #87
Now I know how Francine gets pregnant with David's baby, but without a jump or two into the future I don't think this book will ever feel like it's ended and I don't see how Mr. Moore is going to be able to give me a good sense of closure in only three more issues.
Uncle Sam and the Freedom Fighters #7
Well, Ray Terrill is back, with a crappy collar. This mini has only been okay and I don't think the final issue will make it seem any better.
Fables #57
Pinocchio has never looked this much like a little kid before. It was sort of creepy. The other stuff was great though. This is a book that I look forward to every month.
PVP #30
I started getting this comic because I wanted to give some money to a guy who produces a free comic that I enjoy. I remember him writing on his site that he would add strips to fill out stories. I also remember that when the time travel storyline happened daily he thought that he had ended it too soon, that there was more story to tell. I had hoped that he would tell more of the story in this issue of the comic. He didn't. I am very disappointed.
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
The List For 1-24-07
The Lost Books of Eve 1:1
52 #38
True Story Swear To God #3
Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane #14
Checkmate #10
Connor Hawke: Dragon's Blood #3
The Helmet of Fate: Ibis the Invincible
Supergirl and the Legion of Super-Heroes #26
Notes:
I thought it was going to be a really light week. I'm glad I was wrong.
The Helmet of Fate: Ibis the Invincible
That new costume has got to be one of the worst designs, ever. When I turned the page I kept staring at the thing hoping that I was just seeing it wrong, but in all my staring, it didn't change. I'm looking forward to this new Ibis showing up to be a hero and having someone ask him why he has that "S" on his chest if his name is Ibis. I liked the old costume. It was reminiscent of the early Sandman and Zatara.
Connor Hawke: Dragon's Blood #3
He should have gone for the redhead and let the creepy one get killed. And as for the end, what does that have to do with either the archery contest or the dragon? I know I'll be sticking this mini out, but I shouldn't keep asking myself why.
Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane #14
Gwen knows Peter's secret. Mary Jane knows Gwen knows, but Mary Jane doesn't know. And that frustrates Liz, who frustrates Flash, who teases Peter. This book is great and I plan on enjoying every issue until it's over, unless it becomes unbearable after Sean McKeever leave.
True Story Swear To God #3
A yapping dog, two (or four if you want to get nitpickish) bald heads, and a lost co-host make this one excellent comic.
52 #38
True Story Swear To God #3
Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane #14
Checkmate #10
Connor Hawke: Dragon's Blood #3
The Helmet of Fate: Ibis the Invincible
Supergirl and the Legion of Super-Heroes #26
Notes:
I thought it was going to be a really light week. I'm glad I was wrong.
The Helmet of Fate: Ibis the Invincible
That new costume has got to be one of the worst designs, ever. When I turned the page I kept staring at the thing hoping that I was just seeing it wrong, but in all my staring, it didn't change. I'm looking forward to this new Ibis showing up to be a hero and having someone ask him why he has that "S" on his chest if his name is Ibis. I liked the old costume. It was reminiscent of the early Sandman and Zatara.
Connor Hawke: Dragon's Blood #3
He should have gone for the redhead and let the creepy one get killed. And as for the end, what does that have to do with either the archery contest or the dragon? I know I'll be sticking this mini out, but I shouldn't keep asking myself why.
Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane #14
Gwen knows Peter's secret. Mary Jane knows Gwen knows, but Mary Jane doesn't know. And that frustrates Liz, who frustrates Flash, who teases Peter. This book is great and I plan on enjoying every issue until it's over, unless it becomes unbearable after Sean McKeever leave.
True Story Swear To God #3
A yapping dog, two (or four if you want to get nitpickish) bald heads, and a lost co-host make this one excellent comic.
Monday, January 22, 2007
The List For 01-17-07
Powers #22
Girls #21
Wonder Woman #3
Ultimate X-Men #78
Justice League of America #5
Squadron Supreme: Hyperion vs. Nighthawk #1
52 #37
Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Space Between #1
The Helmet of Fate: Detective Chimp
Ultimate Vision #2
Green Arrow #70
Phonogram #4
Ultimate Spider-Man #104
Castle Waiting #4
Aquaman: Sword of Atlantis #48
Justice Society of America #2
All Star Superman #6
Jack of Fables #6
Notes:
It seems like everything came in the mail this week, which makes so much stuff out of date, but so much good stuff anyway.
Powers #22
I haven't read this one yet. While I was re-reading the series (and noticing some connections to Marvel's Civil War) I discovered that I'm missing #19. Yeah, it's been a couple of weeks, but I forgot to pick it up last time I was at the shop.
Squadron Supreme: Hyperion vs. Nighthawk #1
I don't understand what's going on here. Is this mini supposed to explain how Nighthawk joins the team? He is on the team in Ultimate Power, right? I wish the powers over at Marvel had just put this in under the regular title. Why do we need it to be a separate mini?
Green Arrow #70
Am I the only person who's enjoying this book? I like how Winick took advantage of the one year jump and really changed the status quo in Star City. I also like that in this book he has a real outlet in both Green Arrow and Ollie to vent left-wing rhetoric. It seems a good fit. I only wish the art didn't grate on me like it does.
Aquaman: Sword of Atlantis #48
*sigh* I like Aquaman, I really do, and I really want to like this title. I want it to be great. The problem is that the book isn't focusing on what I want to know about. I've given up on finding out the truth about Arthur/Orin, it doesn't really interest me now that I know he's the Dweller. What I want to know about is how the people of Poseidonis and Tritonis and all the other cities of Atlantis are dealing with the magic being stepped out of existence. And what's going on in Sub Diego? Is Lorena there defending the people?
Wonder Woman #3
I'm grabbing the first arc because I really want to like a Wonder Woman book. I want it to be good. I want it to be interesting. I want it full of great Greek mythology, not comicized mythology, Marvel has done enough of that, thank you. In the three issues here, I haven't seen any of that. I've seen a lot of whining, though. Maybe Nightwing can show up and he and Diana have a whine-a-thon.
Ultimate X-Men #78
Wow. So. Wait. What happened? Was it just me or did this issue seem like, except for the last couple of pages, a huge jumble of images that were thrown up in the air and picked out at random? The end was sort of a shocker, but since I actually read the solicits for a future issue, I knew what was going to happen. 'Course we all know it'll be undone because, as the regular universe titles have shown, you can't really have the X-Men with out the "X" man.
Girls #21
Wonder Woman #3
Ultimate X-Men #78
Justice League of America #5
Squadron Supreme: Hyperion vs. Nighthawk #1
52 #37
Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Space Between #1
The Helmet of Fate: Detective Chimp
Ultimate Vision #2
Green Arrow #70
Phonogram #4
Ultimate Spider-Man #104
Castle Waiting #4
Aquaman: Sword of Atlantis #48
Justice Society of America #2
All Star Superman #6
Jack of Fables #6
Notes:
It seems like everything came in the mail this week, which makes so much stuff out of date, but so much good stuff anyway.
Powers #22
I haven't read this one yet. While I was re-reading the series (and noticing some connections to Marvel's Civil War) I discovered that I'm missing #19. Yeah, it's been a couple of weeks, but I forgot to pick it up last time I was at the shop.
Squadron Supreme: Hyperion vs. Nighthawk #1
I don't understand what's going on here. Is this mini supposed to explain how Nighthawk joins the team? He is on the team in Ultimate Power, right? I wish the powers over at Marvel had just put this in under the regular title. Why do we need it to be a separate mini?
Green Arrow #70
Am I the only person who's enjoying this book? I like how Winick took advantage of the one year jump and really changed the status quo in Star City. I also like that in this book he has a real outlet in both Green Arrow and Ollie to vent left-wing rhetoric. It seems a good fit. I only wish the art didn't grate on me like it does.
Aquaman: Sword of Atlantis #48
*sigh* I like Aquaman, I really do, and I really want to like this title. I want it to be great. The problem is that the book isn't focusing on what I want to know about. I've given up on finding out the truth about Arthur/Orin, it doesn't really interest me now that I know he's the Dweller. What I want to know about is how the people of Poseidonis and Tritonis and all the other cities of Atlantis are dealing with the magic being stepped out of existence. And what's going on in Sub Diego? Is Lorena there defending the people?
Wonder Woman #3
I'm grabbing the first arc because I really want to like a Wonder Woman book. I want it to be good. I want it to be interesting. I want it full of great Greek mythology, not comicized mythology, Marvel has done enough of that, thank you. In the three issues here, I haven't seen any of that. I've seen a lot of whining, though. Maybe Nightwing can show up and he and Diana have a whine-a-thon.
Ultimate X-Men #78
Wow. So. Wait. What happened? Was it just me or did this issue seem like, except for the last couple of pages, a huge jumble of images that were thrown up in the air and picked out at random? The end was sort of a shocker, but since I actually read the solicits for a future issue, I knew what was going to happen. 'Course we all know it'll be undone because, as the regular universe titles have shown, you can't really have the X-Men with out the "X" man.
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
The List For 01-10-07
Civil War #6
Manhunter #27
52 #36
Runaways #23
Notes:
I didn't get my stuff in the mail on Friday or Saturday. I'm hoping it comes today, or at least by this Friday.
Runaways #23
I don't want to go all entitlement on this, but I wish that Joss Whedon would leave Runaways set in LA or some other city in the Marvel U. I like that they're the only super team around, it makes their work as superheroes and as people that much harder and more interesting. Also, it adds to there character that they can't just go out and wave down a hero on the street so they can learn a lesson by listening, rather than doing. Still, I'm going to be there reading the adventures of my favorite teen super team when the change happens. I just hope for a logical reason and not having Nico just say "We should move to New York because that's where all the other superheroes are and I bet we can learn a lot from them." If she does, I hope Molly hits her.
52 #36
So, I guess my hope of having Ray Terril being Supernova is gone. It must be the Atom, Ray Palmer. Although I'm sort of surprised that if it is Palmer he hasn't taken more interest in a kid using his technology. Ah, well, here's hoping Ralph Dibney isn't already dead and comes out of this book mostly intact and kicking ass in Opal City, since Infinite Crisis took out that city's main superhero.
Manhunter #27
52 #36
Runaways #23
Notes:
I didn't get my stuff in the mail on Friday or Saturday. I'm hoping it comes today, or at least by this Friday.
Runaways #23
I don't want to go all entitlement on this, but I wish that Joss Whedon would leave Runaways set in LA or some other city in the Marvel U. I like that they're the only super team around, it makes their work as superheroes and as people that much harder and more interesting. Also, it adds to there character that they can't just go out and wave down a hero on the street so they can learn a lesson by listening, rather than doing. Still, I'm going to be there reading the adventures of my favorite teen super team when the change happens. I just hope for a logical reason and not having Nico just say "We should move to New York because that's where all the other superheroes are and I bet we can learn a lot from them." If she does, I hope Molly hits her.
52 #36
So, I guess my hope of having Ray Terril being Supernova is gone. It must be the Atom, Ray Palmer. Although I'm sort of surprised that if it is Palmer he hasn't taken more interest in a kid using his technology. Ah, well, here's hoping Ralph Dibney isn't already dead and comes out of this book mostly intact and kicking ass in Opal City, since Infinite Crisis took out that city's main superhero.
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
The List For 01-04-07
Stan Lee Meets Silver Surfer
52 #35
newuniversal #2
Superman Confidential #3
Supergirl and the Legion of Super-Heroes #25
The Boys #7
Notes:
Nothing in the mail last week, so it was a small load.
Supergirl and the Legion of Super-Heroes #25
Couldn't find #24 last week, I'll probably have to look elsewhere for it. Still, I saw how Mon-El returned, that was pretty nifty. And the "introduction" of Ranzz as a man with a mission who thinks he's doing good for the galaxy is nice. I wonder how he's going to screw it up. I mean he's Ranzz, he has to.
52 #35
Best week yet.
Superman Confidential #3
Art's nice, but the story's boring. The breathing in the lava thing in #2 was cool, but when are we going to get to the Kryptonite vs Superman? I don't care for the history of the Kryptonite on Earth. Does it really matter where it's been since it crashed? And is that a moutian with a giant key hole in it on page 12? At the north pole? I thought that Superman's fortress was in Antartica, where there are no polar bears.
52 #35
newuniversal #2
Superman Confidential #3
Supergirl and the Legion of Super-Heroes #25
The Boys #7
Notes:
Nothing in the mail last week, so it was a small load.
Supergirl and the Legion of Super-Heroes #25
Couldn't find #24 last week, I'll probably have to look elsewhere for it. Still, I saw how Mon-El returned, that was pretty nifty. And the "introduction" of Ranzz as a man with a mission who thinks he's doing good for the galaxy is nice. I wonder how he's going to screw it up. I mean he's Ranzz, he has to.
52 #35
Best week yet.
Superman Confidential #3
Art's nice, but the story's boring. The breathing in the lava thing in #2 was cool, but when are we going to get to the Kryptonite vs Superman? I don't care for the history of the Kryptonite on Earth. Does it really matter where it's been since it crashed? And is that a moutian with a giant key hole in it on page 12? At the north pole? I thought that Superman's fortress was in Antartica, where there are no polar bears.
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
The List For 12-28-06
52 #34
Supergirl and the Legion of Super-Heroes #23
Connor Hawke: Dragon's Blood #2
Astonishing X-Men #19
Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane #13
1st Issue Special #12
Aquaman: Sword of Atlantis #47
Ultimate Fantasic Four #37
Ultimate Spider-Man #103
Fables #56
Justice #9
Quick Notes:
A pretty good week. I didn't pick up much new stuff at the LCS, so I grabbed the first appearance of phantom Mon'El or M'Onel or Valor or whatever he's being called in this post crisis.
The 1st Issue Special was a Christmas gift from my brother. It's the first appearance (and last until Starman #4) or Mikaal Tomas in his v-neck tights and groovey sonic jewel on a gold chain. Awesome.
The Ultimate Spider-Man "revelation" about Peter's father I saw coming from the beginning of the arch. The Doc Ock stuff was great, though.
My hopes for Connor Hawke: Dragon's Blood have been high. The two issues have been okay, but not enough to meet my expectation. Although, I have been wondering if sex with a ghost is really sex?
The newest issue of 52 had the best ending yet.
I didn't get my copy of Justice League of America #5 in the mail with Justice, which also came out last week. I didn't see it at the LCS when I went there on Thursday. What happened? Am I the only person who didn't get it?
Supergirl and the Legion of Super-Heroes #23
Connor Hawke: Dragon's Blood #2
Astonishing X-Men #19
Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane #13
1st Issue Special #12
Aquaman: Sword of Atlantis #47
Ultimate Fantasic Four #37
Ultimate Spider-Man #103
Fables #56
Justice #9
Quick Notes:
A pretty good week. I didn't pick up much new stuff at the LCS, so I grabbed the first appearance of phantom Mon'El or M'Onel or Valor or whatever he's being called in this post crisis.
The 1st Issue Special was a Christmas gift from my brother. It's the first appearance (and last until Starman #4) or Mikaal Tomas in his v-neck tights and groovey sonic jewel on a gold chain. Awesome.
The Ultimate Spider-Man "revelation" about Peter's father I saw coming from the beginning of the arch. The Doc Ock stuff was great, though.
My hopes for Connor Hawke: Dragon's Blood have been high. The two issues have been okay, but not enough to meet my expectation. Although, I have been wondering if sex with a ghost is really sex?
The newest issue of 52 had the best ending yet.
I didn't get my copy of Justice League of America #5 in the mail with Justice, which also came out last week. I didn't see it at the LCS when I went there on Thursday. What happened? Am I the only person who didn't get it?
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