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Microviews: Catching Up Is Hard to Do

03 Monday Dec 2012

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Only if you were wondering:

  • Comeback #1 (Image): I like Michael Walsh’s art a lot.  Not entirely unlike Sean Phillips or Matthew Southworth.  Bellaire’s colors, too, add quite a bit to the flow of the story–a story that shirks narration for the better.  The premise is interesting enough and is developed well with crisp dialogue amongst characters who are relatively familiar.  Nice twist at the end.  All together, worth another issue.
  • Judge Dredd #1 (IDW): Didn’t do it for me.  I haven’t read any Dredd in the past; figured I’d give it a shot.  A bit too silly for me.  Just not what I expected, I suppose.  It’s a one-and-done, for me.
  • Clone #1 (Image): I wanted it to grab me, but it didn’t.  The premise seems like one I’d like to see play out–especially after reading Schulner’s post-story explanation.  I was put off by the wishy-washy dialogue and Ryp’s art.  His characters’ faces bothered me a bit too much; I couldn’t stand looking at them after a while!  (Probably says more about me than anything else.)  I’m not planning on picking up #2–unless it comes out during a light week.
  • Wonder Woman #14 (DC): Enjoyable enough.  Siracca’s backstory and her coming together with Diana are serviceable steps.  (They’re framed by two two-page teasers, the first about an old god and the last about The New Gods.  I’m liking the former and kind of concerned about the latter.  We’ll see.)  A bit of a drag that Cliff Chiang’s on cover duties but not inside anywhere.  Tony Akins isn’t terrible, but he can be inconsistent at times.  Remains a fixture on my pull list, which has been shedding hero books of late.
  • Wolverine and the X-Men #21 (Marvel): Yup, I’ve officially removed it from the aforementioned pull list.  (If you haven’t see me go off about the previous issue, click here.)  Sure, Aaron sneaks in a very funny “Avengers vs. X-Men 2” comment–to provide a possible explanation as to where all the suddenly missing adults have run off to; but it’s buried beneath an ever-growing pile of Who gives a $#!%?  As a result, it’s see ya later.  To think I used to look forward to this.  Yikes.
  • Ultimate Spider-Man #17 (Marvel): I’ve spoken of the danger of the crossover in previous posts.  This title has taken it on the chin for several weeks now.  We’re up to three below-standard issues in a row–unacceptable for a title that was killing it with otherworldly character development by Bendis, who clearly has no use for this United We Stand nonsense.  If things don’t turn back to Miles soon, I’m off.
  • X-O Manowar #7 (Valiant): This title was getting a bit rough with the unnecessary insinuation of Ninjak.  (Is Ninjak ever necessary?)  I’m happy to report that this issue picked it up a bit with the growing Vine story and the disarmingly delightful Vine commando unit target practice.  Finally executed well, this team-up lives to fill my bag for another month.
  • Harbinger #6 (Valiant): My favorite issue of Harbinger so far.  Kris is a character I’d like to hear more from.  With my luck, this is a transitional issue that puts her in play but ultimately leaves her voice behind.  I hope not.  I also like Faith’s psiot persona, Zephyr.  She’s like something out of Mieville’s terrific Dial H.  Solid stuff from Dysart, Briones, and Hannin.
  • The Rocketeer: Cargo of Doom #4 (IDW): Out with a whimper.  Oh well.

So, now you know.

Feel free to let us know what YOU think.

Turning pages,

Scott

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In Scott’s Bag (11/21)

21 Wednesday Nov 2012

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Another monster bag–and I didn’t score all the books I wanted for the week!  This, dear reader, is not a wallet-friendly trend.

Bag, You’re It!

  • Wonder Woman #14 (Gone with the wind?  I hope not.)
  • Daredevil #20 (Poor Matthew!)
  • Ultimate Spider-Man #17 (The last two haven’t been too good.  I hope Bendis hits a high note somewhere in here.  Gotta get back to Miles!)
  • Wolverine and the X-Men #21 (My last pulled issue.  And, you know, I don’t care if it’s good.  I’m done with the “ebb and flow of [mutant] misery.”)
  • X-O Manowar #7 (Could do without Ninjak.)
  • Harbinger #6 (“Oh, mama, I’m in fear for my life from the long arm of the law.”)
  • Rocketeer: Cargo of Doom #4 (Gonna miss ya, Cliff!)

Shelf Sitters

  • Captain America #1 (I’m prepared for disappointment.)
  • Indestructible Hulk #1 (Waid and Yu make this a no-brainer–for at least one issue, anyway.)
  • Judge Dredd #1 (Duane Swierczynski is on fire!  He’s pretty much the reason why I’m giving this a shot.)

Judge Dredd #1 Cover

  • Clone #1 (Already read it.  Could’ve done without.)

Forgot to Grab

  • Batwoman #14 (I know, right?  What an ass.)

Ungrabbable

  • Number 13 #0 (My guy didn’t have it.)
  • Revival #5 (Ditto.)
  • Comeback #1 (Arrrgh!  Ditto again!  Looks like a job for Fourth World.)

Sorry for being so short; I’ve got some reading to do.

What did you get in your bag today?

Turning pages,

Scott

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What’s Up?

20 Tuesday Nov 2012

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I am officially out of control.  I blame possession by an increasingly independent spirit–and the well-meaning intermediaries who conjured the damn thing in the first place.  Truth be told, however, I’m not in the least interested in an exorcism.

Hey Ladies!

  • Batwoman #14: Just want to lose myself in it.  In a weird way, I wish I could read it with the lights out.

Batwoman #14 Cover

  • Wonder Woman #14: “Who’s reachin’ out to capture Wonder Woman?  Everyone knows it’s Windy.”

Now!

  • Captain America #1: In Cap I trust.
  • Indestructible Hulk #1: In Waid I trust.  I trust Yu, too.

Not Now!

  • Daredevil #20: Head games are always fun–especially when they’re played by Waid and Samnee!
  • Ultimate Spider-Man #17: Running on empty with this one.
  • Wolverine and the X-Men #21: #20 was a disaster–a straight-up embarrassment, really.  This’ll be the make or break issue.  If it’s break, I’ll be X-free.  That’s right:  Thanks to AvX and NOW! I’ll be X-free.  Ridiculous.

Frankie Valiant and the Two Reasons

  • Harbinger #6: “I guess I still like it,” he said with a psi.
  • X-O Manowar #7: Needs to pick it up soon, or I won’t.

Torchwoodn’t You Know

  • Revival #5: I bought the first four last week.  Pretty solid storytelling.  Can you say AMC?

Revival #5 Cover

Sad to See You Go

  • Rocketeer: Cargo of Doom #4: It’s been a blast.

Try Outs

  • Clone #1
  • Comeback #1
  • Judge Dredd #1
  • Number 13 #0

What have we learned here?  An open mind equals an open wallet.

What are you looking forward to on Wednesday?

Turning pages,

Scott

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In Scott’s Bag (11/7)

10 Saturday Nov 2012

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Action Comics, Batwoman, Bedlam, Bill Sienkiewicz, Brian Michael Bendis, Brian Posehn, Butch Juice, China Mieville, Chris Samnee, Colder, Cully Hamner, Daredevil: End of Days, Darick Robertson, Dark Horse, Dave Lapham, David Mack, David Marquez, DC Comics, Deadpool, Dial H, Ed Brubaker, Fatale, Frazer Irving, Gerry Duggan, Grant Morrison, Happy, IDW, Image, J.H. Williams III, Jason Aaron, Jeff Lemire, Juan Ferreyra, Justice League Dark, Justin Jordan, Klaus Janson, Mark Waid, Marvel, Marvel NOW!, Mikel Janin, Nick Bradshaw, Nick Spencer, Patrick Zircher, Paul Tobin, Rags Morales, Riley Rossmo, Scott Snyder, Scott Tuft, Sean Phillips, Shadowman, Sholly Fisch, Steve Pugh, Swamp Thing, The Rocketeer: Cargo of Doom, Tony Moore, Ultimate Spider-Man, W. Haden Blackman, Winter Soldier, Wolverine and the X-Men, Yanick Paquette

Two of the biggest weeks in a while collided–as a result of Super Storm Sandy–and blew up into a Super Bag, which I call Candy, ’cause this haul is pretty sweet.

I’m going to keep it simple so I can get to reading.  I pray you’ll understand.

A Little Heavy Reading

  • Colder #1 (This book looks hot!  No, really: it starts off with a fire, for goodness sake.)
  • Winter Soldier #12
  • Ultimate Spider-Man #16.1 (What’s the point, Mr. Bendis?  I mean, really.)
  • Swamp Thing #14 (Flipped through.  Some far-out layouts.)
  • Swamp Thing Annual #1 (Bogged down by Swampy, but in a good way–I think.)
  • Animal Man #14
  • Dial H #6 (Very different look on the book thanks to Dave Lapham.  I wonder if I’ll be so free with my thanks after reading it.)
  • Deadpool #1 (Shh.  Don’t tell DerekNerd.)
  • Batwoman #13 (A reorder.  A beautiful reorder.)
  • Fatale #9
  • Bedlam #1 (Not high on Nick Spencer, but figured why not?  I’ve come to learn from some why they did not, from others why they shouldn’t’ve.  I’ve also read a Tweet or two celebrating it.  We’ll see.)
  • Happy #2 (There’s potential here: potential for really good or for really awful.  I’m not sure Grant Morrison’s allowed this book any middle ground.)
  • The Rocketeer: Cargo of Doom #3 (I don’t care what you’re holding.  This pair–Waid and Samnee–beats it.)
  • Wolverine and the X-Men #19 (The mutant of all the mutant books: it’s actually good.)
  • Action Comics #14 (Hoping for another perfect moment.  Not expecting.  Just hoping.)
  • Shadowman #1 (Are you down with the Zirch?  I am.)

Valiant Entertainment’s Shadowman #1

  • Daredevil: End of Days #2 (We’re still at the beginning of the End, so I guess it’s OK that I’m not too sure what’s going on.)
  • Justice League Dark Annual #1 (Oooh, Frankenstein!  Back in Jeff Lemire’s hands!  Now I really want to see how this war plays itself out!)
  • Action Comics Annual #1 (Oooh, Sholly Fisch.  Not Grant Morrison.  Yeah, looks like I used up all my exclamation points on the last entry.)

What did you get in your bag?

You know what?  You probably didn’t get anything in your bag.  Why?  Because I got it all.  By God, I got it all.

Turning pages–lots and lots of pages,

Scott

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