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.