Comic Reviews for February 22, 2012

Book of the week will go to No Place Like Home #1 by Image. It is worth checking out

MARVEL COMICS

Deadpool #51

Team

Writer - Daniel Way

Artist - Ale Garza

Colorist - Dommo Sanchez Amara

"DEAD PART TWO"

While this was a good read and good story arc so far, this book was missing something, mostly just the fun feel I usually get after reading Deadpool.

We learn that the culprit that actually has the serum is Tombstone.

Is it wrong that I liked seeing Wolverine getting stabbed in the throat by Typhoid Mary?

There is still so much going on, and I do like that

I have no idea how many issues this arc will be, but it will take a while to get them all to that climax at the end. Lots of players involved.

I hope Hydra Bob dies at the end. He is really a bitch

Grade

Story - B

Art - A-

Venom #13.3

Team

Writer - Jeff Parker

Artist - Julian Tedesco

Colorist - Dommo Sanchez Amara

"CIRCLE OF FOUR Part 3"

I know that no one can stay dead in comics, but usually there is at least one issue between death and coming back....or so we are lead to believe. This is honestly the coolest take on hell that I have ever seen.

This is my favorite book of this arc. It was really easy to figure out where they were going with this, so I know there is really no spoiler that they are all dead and in hell.

I am looking forward to the next 2 issues as this wraps up. I think the whole AWOL thing will be going away once we get to issue 15.

Grade

Story - A

Art - B

DC COMICS

Green Lantern New Guardians #6

Team

Writer - Tony Bedard

Artist - Tyler Kirkham

Colorist - Batt

"RAGE OF ANGELS"

This issue is great. We are really starting to get to know the Rainbow Corps members. When you do read this on, take your time. There is a lot going on and subtleties if you pay attention.

The Archangel Invictus is a great character. Kind of belongs in the book Avengelyne from Image.

We get the return of Bleez at the end of the book.

I think that Invictus may possibly be the leader of the third army that we have been hearing about. He is powered by white light. Just a guess on my part.

This title just keeps getting better and better. All of the Lantern books keep upping the bar and I don't think I can even place them in a best to worst ranking anymore. Thank you DC.

Grade

Story - A

Art - A

Teen Titans #6

Team

Writer - Scott Lobdell

Artist - Brett Booth

Colorist - Andrew Dalhouse

"BY THE LIGHT.."

I may be alone on this, but I would love it if they put a quick who's who and all the team books in DC like they used to do. Especially considering that this book is a jumping on point. It would help with new readers I think.

Static Shock makes an appearance in this issue. With his book being cancelled, maybe we will get a future with him in the Teen Titans.

They really need to do something about Kid Flash's costume, He looks like Zorro. Oh, yeah, they do. Much better.

They are setting up to spend a lot of time making Kid Flash into a main focal point.

I love that Tim Drake is wearing a Green Lantern T Shirt.

I like this Villain Grymm. Glad to see the team moving on from Superboy and onto a real bad guy.

Grade

Story - A

Art - A

Aquaman #6

Team

Writer - Geoff Johns

Artist - Joe Prado

Colorist - Rod Reis

"DESERTED"

The opening scene in this book felt so far-fetched that it took me out of the book. The sleazy manager felt so contrived that it was a bit too much. However it was fun watching Mera kick ass.

This is a really quick read.

I do kind of like this book, my wife loves it so I shall continue to buy this one forever.

There is a lot of talk about finding out how Atlantis was sunk. It is supposed to be answered next issue.

Grade

Story - B

Art - B-

Justice League Dark #6

Team

Writer -Peter Milligan

Artist - Mikel Janin

Colorist - Ulises Arreola

"THE BLOODY REUNION"

I am still trying to figure out every ones individual powers. It can still be very convoluted with the Magic world. I keep with this book in spite of it because I really do enjoy the characters themselves.

So it looks like we will be having a crossover with I Vampire while we wait for Jeff Lemire to take over. I am really excited to see where he will take this title. It will be a good fit I think.

6 issues in and they are finally coming together as a team. That is a bit too long to stretch out in my opinion

Grade

Story - B+

Art - A+

Batman #6

Team

Writer - Scott Snyder

Artist - Greg Capullo

Colorist - FCO

"BENEATH THE GLASS"

The Court of Owls is the creepiest bad guys in the history of comics...maybe.

I am not complaining but it does feel like this arc will never end.

This book does deserve all of the praise that it has been getting.

This book does leave me speechless

Grade

Story - A+

Art - B

IMAGE COMICS

No Place Like Home #1

Team

Writer - Angelo Tirotto

Artist - Richard Jordan

Colorist - Paul Little

"HOME AGAIN"

There are a ton of similarities between this and the Wizard of Oz. I can't figure out if they are just drawing from the classic tale or if it will be a retelling of the story with a twist.

So far this is fun. This has that really good mix of a mystery, slasher and possibly supernatural. When done right, you can get an unforgettable story, if done wrong it would be a steaming pile of shit. So far, it seems like they are doing it right.

I am sticking with this one for a while and adding to my pull list, which list is another story.

Grade

Story - A+

Art - A

ZENESCOPE ENTERTAINMENT

Alice In Wonderland #2

Team

Writer - Raven Gregory

Artist - Robert Gill

Colorist - Jason Embury

This book is beyond twisted. It is gory, sexy, mind-bending and fun all at the same time.

And with that being said, I am done with it. I have been cutting my pull list a lot and this is not a monthly comic. This should just be read as a collected novel. That seems to be the case with a lot of the Zenescope titles.

I will buy the Trade Paperback but I am done with the single issues

Grade

Story - B-

Art - A+

Comic Reviews for January 4, 2012

This is a very small week for me. I am trying out DCBService out this month so I am waiting for most of my main titles. Unfortunately it will only ship 2 x a month so I am stuck waiting. Yeah, not a fan at all. I don't know if the money I am saving is worth it.

Anyways, pick of the week goes to Fatale. Just pick it up

DC Comics

Batman Detective Comics #5

Team

Writer - Tony Salvadore Daniel

Artist - Tony Salvadore Daniel

Colorist - Tomeu Morey

WHEEL OF MISFORTUNE

It was a very good, although way to short of read this book.

Interesting other sided look at OWS protesters. I would have never really thought that I would ever see people protesting FOR the Joker.

This book is setting up clues for future issues, the way a Detective comic should I suppose. Its a seemingly small mystery that will grow into a huge one as time goes by.

I don't really know why the Penguin seems a bit interesting to me this story. I usually only have a slightly passing interest in him at all, because he is always boring to me....With the exception of his appearance in the last few issues of the Secret Six.

As I said earlier, this was an abbreviated issue with only about 75% being the Batman story. The remaining 25% was a odd little story with Catwoman. I am not a big fan of the comic companies doing this...but at least it didn't cost me a buck extra for it

Grade

Story - B(would have been an A had it been full length)

Art - B

ZENESCOPE

The Theatre #4

Team

Writer - Raven Gregory

Artist - Robert Gill/ Novo Malgado

Colorist - Michael Garcia

DOWN THE STREET

To start, this was the creepiest cover in the world. The more you look at it, the more twisted you realise it is. The creepy smile on the guy holding the tea cup while just resting the knife out in the open. SHUDDER!

First for the mini story in the front and end......kinda predictable but still the right amount of ick factor.

The main story was actually pretty well done with the usual twist at the end that always happens in this title.

It is fun but I am considering jumping off this title soon. Nothing new really seems to happen and I know the formula for the storytelling at this point. Ill see what happens with the next issue

Grade

Story - B

Art - A

MARVEL COMICS

Wolverine and the X-Men

Alpha and Omega #1 (of 5)

Team

Writer -Brian Wood

Artist - Roland Boschi/Dan Brown

This book is way, way, way better than I initially expected.

I am not very familiar with what is going on in the X Universe, but I have heard enough that I was able to follow what is going on in this story with no trouble.

This character, Quintin Quire is a full blown Douche bag. He is one of those characters that people will love to hate, so I am sure he will be around for a very long time.

Grade

Story - A

Art -A

AVATAR PRESS

Ferals #1

Team

Writer - David Lapham

Artist - Gabriel Andrade

Colorist - Digikore Studios

I honestly do not know what I was expecting when I originally opened of this book, but I do know that what I saw wasn't it.

This is a Werewolf book that has so much blood and gore inside of it that I honestly am looking to see if the book is dripping a red liquid substance.

I actually really liked the book, once I got over the initial shock of it all. I will be buying the next few issues at least, but honestly, I am not really sure how long this can stay interesting. I am sure the writers have some plans coming up to take us on a fantastically gory and disgusting trip.

Grade

Story - B

Art -A

IMAGE ENTERTAINMENT

Fatale #1

Team

Writer - Ed Brubaker

Artist - Sean Phillips

Colorist - Dave Stewart

BOOK ONE -

DEATH CHASES ME

I am sure that everyone on the Internet is buzzing about this book, and it is fantastic. I just heard about it this week and am so glad that I found it.

This is in a similar vein of the Incognito books(also written by Brubaker/Phillips). I always buy those in trade form but I think I will be sticking with these in the monthly form.

The art in this is absolutely great. Its moody and dark, but not pretentious.

Grade

Story - A+

Art -A

Comic Reviews for December 14, 2011

This weeks pick of the week is Ghost Rider #7. Yes, the story made that much of a turn around. On a week that had Green Lantern, Suicide Squad and Batman and Robin, Ghost Rider pulled out a shockingly good book that everyone really should go buy right now.

Zenescope Comics

The Theatre #3

Team

Writer - Raven Gregory

Art - Robert Gill/Novo Malgapo

Color - Michael Garcia/Mark Roberts

THE HOLE

Yeah, the hole is a metaphor about anger and leaving your past before it sucks you into you own oblivion...And the other moral of this issue is to not have sex in theatres that are closed or you might explode.

I know you may not be able to tell from my sarcastic tone, but I do really enjoy these books. I know I explain every time I get one of the issues so here is to tradition... The books are all one offs like Grimms Fairytales. Still Enjoyable and fun

Grade

Story - B-

Art -B+

Boundless Comics

War Goddess

Team

Writer - Mike Wolfer

Art - Pow Rodix

Color - Digikore Studios

Although this entire book was just action, it felt slower than the previous issues.

Still fun and enjoyable, but I find it is best to go back and read at least two back issues before you start on the new one.

As always, I love the art on these books. It is my favorite way for a comic to look.

It is getting harder and harder to tell the good guys from the bad guys. Everyone seems to have changed sides a half dozen times.

Grade

Story - C

Art - A+

DC Comics

Green Lantern #4

Team

Writer- Geoff Johns

Art - Doug Mahnke

Colors - Alex Sinclair

SINESTRO PART FOUR

This run of Green Lantern is so good. I don't know how many new readers it has kept since the relaunch, but I hope they have figured out the universe enough to stick with it.

Last issue we left off with Hal Jordan "dying" which I think everyone knew wasn't going to happen.

Both Hal Jordan and Sinestro have been captured and imprisoned by the Sinestro Corps. On a quick side note, it looks like Sinestro is going to stay in the Green for the foreseeable future, so are they going to change the name from the Sinestro Corps to the Yellow Lantern Corps perhaps? or maybe the Fear Corps? Just some ideas, I don't have to get paid for that, just draw me as a Lantern, even if you kill me in one issue.

We see some great character development with Hal. He is stuck in a room and uses ever construct he can fathom, and he runs out of power in his ring. He thinks that he will soon die and asks himself what one last construct he would want to see before he dies, as the last thing he would ever see....He made Carol. It was a great moment for Hal I think.

Sinestro gets put into a cell with his old countrymen who all hate him.

I won't spoil the end, but it is yet another great twist.

No mention of the Guardians and their sick minds in this issue, but it was packed so there was no room for that.

Art as always is great, with one exception, I really don't like the way that Doug Mahnke draws Hal Jordan without his mask and other GL gear. No Complaints other than that

Grade

Story A

Art - B-

Suicide Squad #4

Team

Writer - Adam Glass

Art - Frederico Dallocchio

Color - Val Staples

BAD COMPANY

Love, love love this book. If this title was a person, I would want to have sex with it.

Harley Quinn is very quickly becoming one of my favorite characters in all of comics. She is so much fun. There was a very nice seed planted for next issue, because her fail safe bomb has been deactivated.

We have gotten rid of the douche that we call Captain Boomerang. It turns out that he never had a trigger to detonate the team after all. Just a toy so that he would feel like he was in control.

I will actually be making a very bold statement about this book....I went back last night and read Secret Six #24-36 and as much as I loved that run, , I like Suicide Squad even better. I want to see if they will take this as deep as they took the Secret Six.

Grade

Story - A+

Art - B+

Batman And Robin #4

Team

Writer -Peter J Tomasi

Art - Patrick Gleason

Color - John Kaliz

MATTER OF TRUST

Yep, still my favorite Batman book out there.

This is such a different side of Bruce to see. It is weird to see him a father, not just a mentor. If he can't figure out how to get this all straightened out, the consequences will be dire to Damian.

At first glance, Damian my seem like nothing more than a Jason Todd knock off, but I think there is something much more. The writers could end up making him one of the most evil characters in the DCU, or he could be the greatest leader and force for good since Bruce himself. There will be a lot more twists in his path until we have an answer of where he will end up

Grade

Story - B

Art - B

Batgirl #4

Team

Writer -Gail Simone

Art -Ardian Syaf

Color - Ulises Arreola

THE END OF DREAMS

Ah, the first of the Christmas issues in the new 52. Something tells me this may be pretty much it.

This was a very fitting end to the Mirror Arc. I do hope we get to see him again, and he has been saved so we may eventually.

The two best parts of this was the cliffhanger at the end that will be bringing us into the next story arc and the beginning where Barbra and Batgirl are talking to each other in a dream.

What do you think the "big secret" her roommate was about to share before Barbra flipped out? I think it will be a big deal eventually

Grade

Story - A

Art - A-

Marvel Comics

Ghost Rider #7

Team

Writer -Rob Williams

Art - Lee Garbett

Color - Rob Schwager

Wow, seven issues into this run and finally an issue that I absolutely love. Still waiting for the ax to fall on this title, which I thought last issue was the last one. If every issue was as good as this one, it would be outsell the DC new 52......or at least both of the Deadpool titles and maybe even Wolverine.

This was absolutely hilarious. The art was great, the guest appearances were well thought out and fun, the story was engaging and it had a great cliffhanger(please Marvel, if you are cancelling this, let me make it through this arc)

Johnny Blaze is playing a very important part of the story, and you even start to care a bit more about the new Ghost Rider, Alejandra. I even liked the role that Hawkeye played

Grade

Story - A+

Art -A

Dark Horse Comics

Orchid #3

Team

Writer -Tom Morello

Art - Scott Hepburn

Color - Dan Jackson

To start with, I am not a big fan of the free music download to listen to, however, it does make for a great background noise when you are reading.

At last this book is beginning to get exciting and is growing into the potential that I initially saw in this title when I first picked it up.

This issue goes into the history of the mask that there has been so much mention of in the last two issues.

Still am not in love with any of the characters, however, several of them are starting to grow on me a lot. I think I will end up reading all 3 first issues the day before the next issue comes out. I feel like that may be what this title really needs.

The art felt a bit weaker in this issues in a lot of the panels than the last few issues. I hope they are not just trading good art for better storytelling

Grade

Story -B

Art - C+

Comic Reviews for November 2, 2011

So it was actually a very small week for me...Time to catch up on the old Graphic novels

Zenescope

The Theatre #2

Team

Writer - Raven Gregory

Pencils - Marco Abreu/Novo Malgapo

Colorist - Mark Roberts/Micheal Garcia

Memoirs Of A Serial Writer

Another stellar offering from the great folks at at Zenescope. It is another one and done with a main story sandwiched by the small story at the beginning and end.

The art is just the style that I really enjoy. It is beautifully done, however different it may be from the ultra sexy covers that Zenescope seems to love to put out.

These books will apparently all be a different style. Last month was a zombie comic, this month is more of a suspense book, with a clever ending twist. Possibly a bit of a confusing first read through but much better on the second read through

There will not be a "jumping on" point but it is lots of fun that I will be picking up monthly

Story - B+

Art - A+

DC Comics

Red Lanterns #3

Team

Writer - Peter Milligan

Penciller - Ed Benes

Inker - Rob Hunter

Colorist - Nathan Eyring

Higher Consciousness

Now that is what I am talking about! This book was on the chopping block and if I wouldn't have liked this issue, it was going to be gone... It's safe.

Before there just did not seem to be any reason to care about any of the characters, but now I do.

It turns out that none of the Red Lantern Corps have any more intelligence than a wounded animal really. However, Attrocious threw the very sexy Bleez into a blood pit and she re-acquired her intelligence and cognizance from before she became a Red Lantern.

They are setting up a big war between Attrocious and Bleez that could be epic if the end up playing it out correctly.

Story - A+

Art B+

Batman Detective Comics #3

Writer/Art - Tony Salvador Daniel

Colorist - Tomeu Morey

Cold Blood

This is another book that I have been on the fence about because of last issues non payoff of the skinning of Jokers face but I am back on board.

The problem is that I really can't nail down what I like about this story but it is appealing to me. It is interesting but not so much that I am completely sucked in. But, for whatever reason I am in with an anticipation for next issue.

Writing B

Art - A-

Superman Action Comics #3

Team

Writer - Grant Morrison

Art - Rags Morales

World Against Superman

This is my only Superman book as of now. Lots of history and a whole new twist. This book is just lots of fun to read from the first page to the last.

I am enjoying the semi-slow build that is paced out so well in this book.

Story B

Art - B+

Image Comics

Spawn #213

Team

Writer - Will Carlton

Artist - Szymon Kudranski

To start with, I am so frustrated with the art in this book that is is almost upsetting to me. Why frustrated? Because there are so many moments of jaw dropping art that I could look at all day mixed in with art that just seems lazy to me

I am still trying to immerse myself a bit deeper into the Spawn mythos but I am still a bit confused by the storyline. Although I thought the very last few panels were a stroke of genius that sent chills down my spine

I will stick with this a bit longer

Writing B+

Art A+/C

Comic Reviews for October 26, 2011

So I Have 13 books this week and I have decided that I really need to whittle some of them down. You should see my lists get a bit smaller and more manageable in the future. This week I dropped Flash, Batman the Dark Knight and I Vampire.

The competition for new books is getting more fierce because the books keep getting better... That is a great problem to have

Dynamite Entertainment

A Game of Thrones #2

Writer - George R. R Martin

Art - Tommy Abraham

So to be fair, I am considering dropping this book. Not because it is not great, because it is, but I think this may read a whole lot better as a whole collection as a Graphic Novel.

The art once again lends itself well to such an epic tale.

Although this will most likely be my last issue, I think the wait will be a better choice for me..Perhaps if I had read the books or watched the show I would read it monthly but I need the story all at once I think.

Writing A+

Art A+

Vampirella #11

Writer - Brandon Jerwa

Art - Johnny Desjardins

So I loved the story, I hated the art. It is not that it was bad, it just was not the look I like from the Vampirella titles.

I really enjoy that the writers are using more of Sophia as an integral part of the team and not just as a tag along.

The undercurrent really felt like a message on the cruelty of men that will use religion to control others.

Writing - A

Art - C

Vampirella and the Scarlet Legion #5

Writer - Joe Harris

Art - Jose Malaga

This is the way a Vampirella book should look!

It was a very nice wrap up to the Scarlet Legion story arc for sure. It was dark and a mostly not happy ending, but that is what I like in Vampirella. Now I just have to wonder if this title goes away

Writing - B

Art - A

Marvel Comics

The Incredible Hulk #1

Writer - Jason Aaron

Pencils - Marc Silvestri

Colorist - Sunny Gho

So I have always wanted to get into the Hulk, so when I saw that they will begining this title back at #1, I got really excited to pick it up. What I feel like I got was a weird Conan the Barbarian

Now I don't know if I am just not immersed enough in the Hulk mythos, but I don't know if I like this at all.

I mean I understand where the story is going, however the separation of Dr. Banner and the Hulk may just be a bit too much for me to swallow.

I can't say there is anything wrong with this title, I just don't feel like it is my cup of tea

Writing - C-

Art - C

Deadpool #45

Writer - Daniel Way

Art - Salva Espin

"What is evil Deadpool" is the title. Evil Deadpool was pieced together by Deadpools stalker from the last few issues. It is very hard for me to put into words the difference between the two. Perhaps it is normal Deadpool kind of knows where to stop.

We are now back to the States in this issue which puts the whole UK nonsense behind us.

This is such a fun title. Between this and Deadpool Max, I will be sticking with this one I think. I love the art and I am a bit more invested in the storyline.

Not a whole lot of separate plot points happen so there is not a lot to put, but this is a book you just jump on to enjoy the ride

Writing A-

Art - A-

Venom #8

Writer - Rick Remender

Art - Tom Fowler

I do not like when an event (Spider Island) invades my titles so I have no real idea what is going on. It has noting to do with the story I have been following.

I really have nothing to say on this issue. I'm not in love with the art and if it is Spider Island again next month, I will not be picking this up.

I am not saying anything bad about the Spider Island event, but I have paid no attention to it so therefore I have no interest in it taking over my books

I won't be giving this a grade because I don't feel it is fair to grade something I have just been dropped in the middle of

Writing - N/A

Art - C

Daredevil #5

Writer - Mark Waid

Art - Marcos Martin

This is a title that I do love right now.

I have never really been into Daredevil before this run but it is fun, the way comics are really supposed to be.

There is a great supporting cast that does not shine so bright that they are your focus but they are interesting enough that you actually do care.

Writing A

Art B-

Image Comics

Avengelyne #4

Writer - Mark Poulton

Art - Own Gieni

The Hand Of God Part 1 of 3

So after a very successful(IMHO) last story arc, we start the second Arc of the series.

This arc is starting out even stronger than the last. It is not so much of the gratuitous violence just for the sake of shock value. There is callbacks to the last arc as Avengelyne and the stripper we met named Heaven are now friends. Ned Crowley, the serial killer is also briefly mentioned in passing.

We also have a new Spirit of Vengeance in the form of Father Michael. He will be a very interesting character indeed. We spend a lot of time with Passover. I look forward to seeing what a Bad Ass he can be.

Writing - A

Art - A

DC Comics

Green Lantern New Guardians #2

Writer - Tony Bedhard

Art - Tyler Kirkham and Harvey Tolibao

Ink - Batt

Colorist - Nei Ruffino

All I can say to start out is that this is so much better than last issue. Where last issue felt a bit too compressed and maybe even a bit dry, this felt very well paced and full of intrigue.

We start where we ended last issue with members of all of the different Lantern Corps (except Orange) getting ready to destroy Kyle Rainer for "stealing" a ring from each Corp. After a bunch or action, Kyle and a Blue Lantern, Saint Walker, finally escape towards Oa to try to get some answers from the Guardians, with all of the rings following him.

Of course there will be a big explosion of action next issue as all the others are following.

We then learn that Ganthet has been basically been lobotomized by the the other Guardians and all of his emotions have been wiped from existence( See Green Lantern #1) I love that they are making these books intertwined a bit. It makes it very exciting for me personally.

Finally we get to see all of the rings basically attach themselves to Kyle's fingers. What comes of Kyle is a Hybrid of all of the rings and I think will make him the most powerful Lantern of all. Again that is speculation but this is very cool.

I am really enjoying this book and am so glad it is part of the Green Lantern Family of books and I am dying to see what happens next.

Writing - A

Art - A-

Teen Titans #2

Writer - Scott Lobdell

Art - Brett Booth

This is a fun title and such a great jumping on point to Teen Titans. I have never really been into Teen Titans mostly because it was so steeped in it own mythos that I really could not follow it.

I am loving this because, like Justice League, they are really taking their time introducing the characters and letting us get to know them. We are in issue 2 and we still haven't met the whole team yet. It will be even longer till we see them all actually come together as a team.

I know last time I reviewed #1, I had complaints about Bart Allen, AKA Kid Flash, but he has really started to grow on me. Now that I am getting to know the characters, I am starting to like them all a lot more.

I wasn't a Red Robin fan in the old universe but now I like him every bit as much as Nightwing or Damian.

I really like the art in this as well. I can look at it all day

Writing - A

Art - A

All Star Western #2

Writer - Jimmy Palmiotti

Art - Justin Gray

I want to make 1 thing 100% clear.........Jonah Hex is a Bad Ass MF'er.

Half of this book is beyond fun. The second half is another story with a Zorro Knock off that I could care less about.

Lets start with the good. The Jonah Hex stuff is just bad ass. It doesn't matter that this is set in the old West, it still feels relevant. If it had a soundtrack, it would be pure screaming guitars and metal. The story is great. Still not in love with the art but it fits the story well.

Here comes the Bad.... They decided to add an entire second story that I found to be very thrown together and will most likely skip in future issues. Because of this filler story, they charge $3.99 instead of the standard $2.99. That will not do. I hope that DC gets the message because I would hate to lose Jonah Hex.

Story - A first story / D second story

Art B- First Story/ B+ second story

Justice League Dark #2

Writer - Peter Milligan

Art - Mikel Janin

So I will go ahead and say it....I like this title way more than I like the regular Justice League title. The only negative thing that I can really say about it is that there is almost too much going on.

I would almost definitely put this in my top 10 favorite books.

The relationship between Dawn(Dove) and Deadman has me totally sucked in and caring about these characters I normally would not give a second glance.

When dealing with Magical characters in the DCU, it really feels like you are dealing with people on the brink of being completely crazy. It makes them very intriguing to me.

Writing A

Art B+

Zenescope Comics

Fly #5

Writer - Raven Gregory

Art - Eric J

This is supposedly the end of this book as a story arc, but it really did still leave as a cliff hanger.

Once again this follows our characters into the depravity of their addictions. At the end we see the character Danielle supposedly die from taking an unknown treatment for her addiction that was supposed to take her powers away.

This book definitely walks the line between preachy and entertaining very nicely. The art is absolutely beautiful and really takes you into the story

Writing B-

Art A+