New comics

Scarlett 5

This didn’t end as strongly as it started, and I’m not sure if I’ll pick up any more of the Energon Universe’s GI Joe stories, but I don’t regret getting this.

Zatanna: Bring Down the House 4

I love how Mariko Tamaki writes Constantine and Zatanna together, and I love how Javier Rodriguez draws them together.  If only I liked the plot more, it’s pretty weak.  

Batman: Long Halloween: Last Halloween 1

I can’t decide if I like this or not.  I’m erring on the side of buying the rest of it, but I’m definitely not sure about this call.

Get Fury 6

Sigh.  Not one of Garth Ennis’ finest.  Is this his first complete fail w/ a Punisher story?

Catwoman 69

I picked this off of the shelf entirely due to Fabiana Mascolo’s stunning new Catwoman costume.  I love it.  I might even get it again next month.  

Nightwing 118

What a wonderful, delightful run by Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo.  I hope these two team up again in the future.  (And I really hope the next creature team keep Bitewing and Barbara around.  Not that I’m going to stick around to find out.)

Absolute Batman 1

Apparently not an Elseworlds, just a parallel universe or something.  Whatever it is, Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta have created a gripping new take that I’m totally here for.

Wonder Woman 12-14

There’s so much that I don’t buy: Diana’s heart-to-heart with Damian.  Her constant smooching with Steve Trevor in the middle of combat situations.  Steve Trevor’s death.  But all of it still works, it has to work.  Because this story isn’t possible  if Wonder Woman isn’t the main character.  It’s hard to explain. 

New comics

As always, so far behind.

DC vs Vampires: World War V 1-3

More of the same, which is a fun Elseworlds.  It’s starting off a lot better than the previous series ended; a lot more coherent w/ the action, and plenty of excellent twists.  (Alfred the Green Lantern is chef’s kiss.)

Babs 2

Jacen Burrows has become a Steve Dillon clone, probably why Garth Ennis loves working w/ him so much.  Not bad, but I definitely was not excited to see it in my pull list.  Taking it off.  

Ultimate Spider-Man 9-10

I’m really enjoying this now.  Probably because it feels like a strong Bendis book.  Jonathan Hickman continues to impress me with how much this doesn’t read like his usual style.

Batman and Robin: Year One 1

I picked this up because Mark Waid and Chris Samnee are always worth a try.  It’s a solid effort, but I just don’t care enough to want to read more.  It doesn’t stand out in any way.

Jupiter’s Legacy: Finale 1

Picked this up because my LCS automatically added it to my sub.  But it’s still a good read, and I might as well finish it out.  (I’ve definitely cooled on Mark Millar; I’m not getting the new Prodigy series, for example, even though the first arc was entertaining.)

Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter 3-4

Still gorgeous art by Tirso.  And the backup story by Tom Taylor has a delightful twist where the Kents end up raising another super-powered orphan.  (It’s Arthur Curry.)

Fantastic Four 26

Ryan North pairs up Johnny and Reed in a funny little adventure where Mr Fantastic justifies his actions by pointing out that, “Again, if I could draw your attention to how the dread Mongaroth is not charnelly destroying any mortal flesh at the present.”  Completely insubstantial, but totally happy to be reading it.

Helen of Wyndhorn 5

Helen’s governess proves her quality as this excellent fantasy romp continues.  Sad that there’s only one issue remaining.

Deadly Class

Deadly Class 27-56

I was checking out the graphic novel section of the Cupertino Library, and saw the entire run right there on the shelf.  I own up to issue 26, and while I stopped buying after that, I always wanted to read the rest.  Perfect opportunity.  

Everything I wrote before still stands; Marcus is an insufferable, pretentious prick, and I was all too happy to skip his interminable inner monologues.  Luckily, Rick Remender’s plotting continues to grab me by the throat and force me to keep reading.  The action scenes by Wes Craig really are some of the best ever.  

I’m not hooked enough to buy these trades right now, but if I ever get the hankering to read them again, I’d probably go ahead and make the purchase.  I’m glad I pulled all of these off the bookcase.