Some more new comics!
Die 20
A lot of talking and meta discussion about the positive benefits of playing role playing games. Not what I was expecting, and not in a good way. This may read better in one sitting.
Black Cat 10
I’m really starting to worry that I’m not getting enough sleep. I haven’t really enjoyed anything for about a week now, even the new comics. It feels uncharacteristic. Or is it really possible that I’ve just hit a rough stretch of issues?
Superman: Son of Kal-El 3
I mean, I’m not even enjoying Tom Taylor’s work! (And I’m not holding out hope for the Seven Secrets sitting on my to-read pile.) Everything this is too on the nose, and while Taylor usually makes that a strength, it falls flat here with Jon’s “my dad was an immigrant too” spiel and his goodbye with Clark. I can’t believe I’m considering cutting this.
Ultimate Human 1-4
Warren Ellis and Cary Nord tell a simple little adventure where Tony cures Bruce from the Hulk, but then needs to permanently reverse the procedure in order to defeat the Leader (mixed together with the Ellis-created Pete Wisdom here in the Ultimate universe). Perfectly readable, but nothing more.
Regret buying: No
Would buy again: No
Would read again: Yes
Rating: Nice
Ultimate Comics Avengers 1-6
I’d forgotten that Mark Millar came back to write this comic, drawn by Carlos Pacheco. This one pits Captain America and the new post-Ultimatum Avengers against the Red Skull (Cap’s illegitimate son). Millar has no problem making Skull completely reprehensible. This isn’t top-tier Pacheco, but it’s still good. The fourth straight Nice series I’ve read, which feels like another sign that I’m sleepwalking through these issues.
Regret buying: No
Would buy again: No
Would read again: Yes
Rating: Nice
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