Wednesday, September 28, 2011

DC Comics - The New 52 - Week 3...

If you're not aware, DC Comics have recently relaunched their entire line of books, and as someone who has never read any DC before, I thought this would be a good time to jump on-board. Once I started reading them, however, it occurred to me that I might lose track of which ones I do and don't like, so I've decided to do mini-reviews for each as I go.

I've rated each one I've read, given my quick thoughts, and a final verdict. "Subscribe" means I'm on for the ride, "Pull" means I'm not sold and will see how the next issue or two pan out, whereas "Drop" means I have no interest in reading any further issues.

Week 3
Batman
Writing:
Art:
Overall:
Thoughts: Brilliant.
Verdict: Subscribe
Birds of Prey
Writing:
Art:
Overall:
Thoughts: Pretty boring.
Verdict: Drop
Blue Beetle
Writing:
Art:
Overall:
Thoughts: The latino made it hard to read.
Verdict: Pull
Captain Atom
Writing:
Art:
Overall:
Thoughts: Didn't hook me in the slightest.
Verdict: Drop
Catwoman
Writing:
Art:
Overall:
Thoughts: Apparently "controversial", though I don't see anything wrong with it.
Verdict: Pull
DC Universe Presents: Deadman
Writing:
Art:
Overall:
Thoughts: Had some interesting moments, but overall, a pretty dumb concept.
Verdict: Drop
Green Lantern Corps
Writing:
Art:
Overall:
Thoughts: Intrigued by the villain.
Verdict: Pull
Legion of Super-Heroes
Writing:
Art:
Overall:
Thoughts: Didn't like any of the team.
Verdict: Drop
Nightwing
Writing:
Art:
Overall:
Thoughts: Bit too "captiony" for my tastes.
Verdict: Drop
Red Hood and the Outlaws
Writing:
Art:
Overall:
Thoughts: Another "controversial" title that I liked.
Verdict: Pull
Supergirl
Writing:
Art:
Overall:
Thoughts: Curious to see where it goes.
Verdict: Pull
Wonder Woman
Writing:
Art:
Overall:
Thoughts: Still not interested in the character.
Verdict: Drop

Thursday, September 15, 2011

DC Comics - The New 52 - Week 2...

If you're not aware, DC Comics have recently relaunched their entire line of books, and as someone who has never read any DC before, I thought this would be a good time to jump on-board. Once I started reading them, however, it occurred to me that I might lose track of which ones I do and don't like, so I've decided to do mini-reviews for each as I go.

I've rated each one I've read, given my quick thoughts, and a final verdict. "Subscribe" means I'm on for the ride, "Pull" means I'm not sold and will see how the next issue or two pan out, whereas "Drop" means I have no interest in reading any further issues.

Week 2


Batman and Robin
Writing:
Art:
Overall:
Thoughts: I just can't see Bruce putting up with Damien's crap.
Verdict: Pull


Batwoman
Writing:
Art:
Overall:
Thoughts: The villain is the only reason I'm intrigued with this title.
Verdict: Pull


Deathstroke
Writing:
Art:
Overall:
Thoughts: "Grizzled veteran showing the kids how to do it right" seems a little... tired.
Verdict: Drop


Demon Knights
Writing:
Art:
Overall:
Thoughts: Don't like medieval stuff.
Verdict: Drop


Frankenstein, Agent of S.H.A.D.E.
Writing:
Art:
Overall:
Thoughts: Bit of fun, both that's it.
Verdict: Drop


Green Lantern
Writing:
Art:
Overall:
Thoughts: Has my attention.
Verdict: Pull


Grifter
Writing:
Art:
Overall:
Thoughts: I like the set-up.
Verdict: Pull


Legion Lost
Writing:
Art:
Overall:
Thoughts: Exposition of characters' powers felt a bit too forced.
Verdict: Drop


Mister Terrific
Writing:
Art:
Overall:
Thoughts: I wasn't expecting to like this title, but I did.
Verdict: Pull
Red Lanterns
Writing:
Art:
Overall:
Thoughts: Something new, so I'm intrigued.
Verdict: Pull
Resurrection Man
Writing:
Art:
Overall:
Thoughts: Interesting concept.
Verdict: Pull
Suicide Squad
Writing:
Art:
Overall:
Thoughts: Felt like a dark, violent Thunderbolts.
Verdict: Pull
Superboy
Writing:
Art:
Overall:
Thoughts: Was OK. Nothing amazing though.
Verdict: Drop