I’m going to quickly touch on three books that worked for me this week and three that fell flat.
WINNER
Wonder Woman #18
This issue wraps up the events of a pretty epic storyline that has been going on since the first issue. The addition of Orion to Wonder Woman’s squad is great. He fits in perfectly. The potential for betrayal by certain characters this issue leave you on the edge of your seat. Great moment between Wonder Woman and Orion.
LOSER
Mystery Society Special 2013
The fact that Fiona Staples isn’t drawing this issue is a huge hit to it. The second hit is that this story is taking place so long after the original series (2010). Things happening here relate directly to that series and people are going to be lost. The whole issue seems like it’s a rushed idea that was originally a throw away.
WINNER
Avengers #8
This issue continues to explore the New Universe. Hickman is juggling many concepts and plots here. The reaction of the Avengers to something so powerful and untamed is believable. The reintroduction of a familiar (villainous?) face at the end makes things even more interesting.
LOSER
Justice League of America #2
While many are enjoying this book I am on the other end of the spectrum. The characters are awkward, the story is all over the place, and the art is horrendous. How is it in any way practical that Catwoman would walk around with her suit unzipped down to her belly button? She doesn’t even wear it like that in her own book. This book was a total train wreck.
WINNER
Daredevil #24
Rarely do I like my comics to focus so closely on real life issues, well so blatantly that is. The topic of cancer is handled in such a natural way and I love to see Matt Murdock take it so seriously instead of not being there for his friend. The big mystery surrounding who has been targeting Daredevil since early on in this series continues on, possibly drawing to a head. I’m curious who is in that big sarcophagus.
LOSER
Cable & X-Force #6
Characters act way out of the norm here. I don’t mind when the writer is vague and only reveals things when they are needed to know. The problem here is that the writing is so vague that the artist doesn’t even seem to know what’s going on. Cable and Dr. Nemesis are in a fight and talking about things that we never even see. Sadly, Dennis Hopeless is writing a much weaker book here than over on Avengers Arena.
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