[ This post is entirely based on the comics that I read from the current week, not a best of or highlights of the week list. The rest of the stuff I didn't read was either me not being interested in them or not being able to get my hands on them. ]
DIAL H FOR HERO #4
Publisher: DC Comics
Writer: Sam Humphries
Artist: Joe Quinones
Synopsis:
With the Dial finally secured, and on the run from those who want to control the powerful device that can give anyone the powers of a random superhero, Miguel and Summer head to the old Justice League Detroit headquarters with the hope of finding some help in contacting Superman.
My thoughts:
I came to this series expecting wackiness, and thankfully I did get a lot of it. the latest issue carries on with the wacky new hero designs, the fast paced struggle to reach real superheroes for help and some more cameos from past little known characters. Miguel and Summer are still as fun and youthful, fresh antagonists as before with their charm still intact.
The art by 'Joe Quinones' is a star in this issue as well, as he keeps drawing different panels in different style in unique tandem, adding palpable layers to the experience.
I am still quite unsure where the author is headed with his story, and that is the main positive of this wonderful ride.
Rating:
8.5 out of 10.
WAR OF THE REALMS #6
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writer: Jason Aaron
Artist: Russell Dauterman
Synopsis:
THE WORLD'S SHATTERING CONCLUSION OF WAR OF THE REALMS!
The tides begin to turn as unexpected allies appear in a twist that will shake the heavens! Malekith's allies are faltering at last before the might of all Earth's heroes, but the Dark Elf King has one final trick - and it's got a VENOMOUS bite! Out of options, the God of Thunder makes a sacrifice that will leave him forever changed. But will it be enough? And what heroes may fall in his wake? Midgard's fate is sealed as Jason Aaron's years-long saga comes to its epic conclusion!
My thoughts:
I haven't read such well crafted finale of a major event in many years. But, despite the awesome finish with epic battles and magnificent gods, this series, in its core is a Thor story. A damn good Thor story which seems like Marvel trying to run the show with Jason Aaron's triumphant saga.
The drawing is once again quite brilliant by Dauterman with Matthew Wilson's dazzling coloring to boost the grandness and the overall dramatic nature of the action.
I really loved the different Thor's and the family drama of the Asgardian gods. But, in the end, nothing much changed at the end of the event compared to when it began. But, that didn't take much out of the enjoyment for me, although I am not much interested in the repercussions after the satisfying finish.
Rating:
9 out of 10.
CONAN THE BARBARIAN #7
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writer: Jason Aaron
Artist: Mahmud A. Asrar
Synopsis:
THE MANY LOVES OF CONAN!
• There have been many loves of Conan's life beyond ale and battle.
• But nothing is sacred as the CRIMSON WITCH twists what is truly best in life!
• PLUS: The next chapter in the all-new CONAN novella "BLACK STARLIGHT"!
My thoughts:
Jason Aaron And Mahmud Asrar carry on with their method, telling standalone stories while moving the larger plot forward ever so slowly. But this story is not as strong as some on the previous issues, as Conan is mostly silent and his attitude was a bit too emotional to be believable. It's not that the issue bad, not at all, but rather a bit pale compared to what has come before.
The lack of action did give Asrar less room to draw his brutal sequences, but the different characters and their facial expression (specially Conan, as always) were as brilliant as ever.
Hoping the main storyline would move forward a bit faster though.
Rating:
7 out of 10.
STEEL CAGE #1
Publisher: Ahoy Comics
Writer: Mark Waid, Tom Peyer, Stuart Moore, Alan Robinson
Artist: Lanna Souvanny, Peter Gross
Synopsis:
Three dazzling short "pilot" stories from AHOY's finest - and you get to vote on which series continues! In "Noah Zark" by Mark Waid and Lanna Souvanny, an alien boy is kidnapped into an interplanetary zoo-and becomes the protector of the animals. In "True Identity" by Tom Peyer and Alan Robinson, we learn what secret anguish drives the most beloved superhero on Earth! And Stuart Moore and Peter Gross's "Bright Boy" tells the grim tale of the world's smartest human and the havoc he leaves in his wake.
My thoughts:
An unusual type of anthology, featuring three shorts, and the reader gets a chance to vote for one of them, which would get an ongoing series. A rather nice concept, in my opinion.
'True Identity' tells the tragic origin story of a superhero from the future, who can be an interesting one, if further explored upon. The authors poked a bit of fun at the generic otherworldly superhero troupe.
'Bright Boy' is a rather different and ambitious tale of a different kind of hero, who works in secret to avert various crisis's. The unorthodox drawing and twist ending, while might be a bit too much for some casual readers, it does add to the overall enjoyment.
'Noah Zark' is an all ages story featuring a space fairing kid going to different planets to return different aliens to their homes. The drawing is gorgeous, and the story has so much potential to eventually turn into an enjoyable ride in longer form.
While it's difficult to choose which is the best among these three, this small anthology was definitely one of the highlights for me this week.
Rating:
9 out of 10.
[ PS: This was a rather bleak week when I think about it and nothing else much interest me at all. ]
Publisher: DC Comics
Writer: Sam Humphries
Artist: Joe Quinones
Synopsis:
With the Dial finally secured, and on the run from those who want to control the powerful device that can give anyone the powers of a random superhero, Miguel and Summer head to the old Justice League Detroit headquarters with the hope of finding some help in contacting Superman.
My thoughts:
I came to this series expecting wackiness, and thankfully I did get a lot of it. the latest issue carries on with the wacky new hero designs, the fast paced struggle to reach real superheroes for help and some more cameos from past little known characters. Miguel and Summer are still as fun and youthful, fresh antagonists as before with their charm still intact.
The art by 'Joe Quinones' is a star in this issue as well, as he keeps drawing different panels in different style in unique tandem, adding palpable layers to the experience.
I am still quite unsure where the author is headed with his story, and that is the main positive of this wonderful ride.
Rating:
8.5 out of 10.
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writer: Jason Aaron
Artist: Russell Dauterman
Synopsis:
THE WORLD'S SHATTERING CONCLUSION OF WAR OF THE REALMS!
The tides begin to turn as unexpected allies appear in a twist that will shake the heavens! Malekith's allies are faltering at last before the might of all Earth's heroes, but the Dark Elf King has one final trick - and it's got a VENOMOUS bite! Out of options, the God of Thunder makes a sacrifice that will leave him forever changed. But will it be enough? And what heroes may fall in his wake? Midgard's fate is sealed as Jason Aaron's years-long saga comes to its epic conclusion!
My thoughts:
I haven't read such well crafted finale of a major event in many years. But, despite the awesome finish with epic battles and magnificent gods, this series, in its core is a Thor story. A damn good Thor story which seems like Marvel trying to run the show with Jason Aaron's triumphant saga.
The drawing is once again quite brilliant by Dauterman with Matthew Wilson's dazzling coloring to boost the grandness and the overall dramatic nature of the action.
I really loved the different Thor's and the family drama of the Asgardian gods. But, in the end, nothing much changed at the end of the event compared to when it began. But, that didn't take much out of the enjoyment for me, although I am not much interested in the repercussions after the satisfying finish.
Rating:
9 out of 10.
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writer: Jason Aaron
Artist: Mahmud A. Asrar
Synopsis:
THE MANY LOVES OF CONAN!
• There have been many loves of Conan's life beyond ale and battle.
• But nothing is sacred as the CRIMSON WITCH twists what is truly best in life!
• PLUS: The next chapter in the all-new CONAN novella "BLACK STARLIGHT"!
My thoughts:
Jason Aaron And Mahmud Asrar carry on with their method, telling standalone stories while moving the larger plot forward ever so slowly. But this story is not as strong as some on the previous issues, as Conan is mostly silent and his attitude was a bit too emotional to be believable. It's not that the issue bad, not at all, but rather a bit pale compared to what has come before.
The lack of action did give Asrar less room to draw his brutal sequences, but the different characters and their facial expression (specially Conan, as always) were as brilliant as ever.
Hoping the main storyline would move forward a bit faster though.
Rating:
7 out of 10.
Publisher: Ahoy Comics
Writer: Mark Waid, Tom Peyer, Stuart Moore, Alan Robinson
Artist: Lanna Souvanny, Peter Gross
Synopsis:
Three dazzling short "pilot" stories from AHOY's finest - and you get to vote on which series continues! In "Noah Zark" by Mark Waid and Lanna Souvanny, an alien boy is kidnapped into an interplanetary zoo-and becomes the protector of the animals. In "True Identity" by Tom Peyer and Alan Robinson, we learn what secret anguish drives the most beloved superhero on Earth! And Stuart Moore and Peter Gross's "Bright Boy" tells the grim tale of the world's smartest human and the havoc he leaves in his wake.
My thoughts:
An unusual type of anthology, featuring three shorts, and the reader gets a chance to vote for one of them, which would get an ongoing series. A rather nice concept, in my opinion.
'True Identity' tells the tragic origin story of a superhero from the future, who can be an interesting one, if further explored upon. The authors poked a bit of fun at the generic otherworldly superhero troupe.
'Bright Boy' is a rather different and ambitious tale of a different kind of hero, who works in secret to avert various crisis's. The unorthodox drawing and twist ending, while might be a bit too much for some casual readers, it does add to the overall enjoyment.
'Noah Zark' is an all ages story featuring a space fairing kid going to different planets to return different aliens to their homes. The drawing is gorgeous, and the story has so much potential to eventually turn into an enjoyable ride in longer form.
While it's difficult to choose which is the best among these three, this small anthology was definitely one of the highlights for me this week.
Rating:
9 out of 10.
[ PS: This was a rather bleak week when I think about it and nothing else much interest me at all. ]
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