New comics

An LCS that I go to occasionally (usually whenever they stock an issue my usual shop doesn't have) has a perpetual "Buy 2 TPBs get 1 free" sale.  This time around, they had enough for me to splurge: The first four trades of the Tom Taylor All-New Wolverine and the two Terry Moore Motor Girl collections.  I picked up the last two Wolverine trades used online.  (How are they already out of print?) 

All-New Wolverine 1-35

I've actually already read these online, so I knew they were good enough to pick up on sale.  Particularly the delightful issue 31, where Honey Badger and Deadpool take out an animal testing facility.  Zombie sloth!  Taylor is on point with this run, combining humor and heart with his usual skill.  Very happy to add this to my collection.

Motor Girl 1-10

At this point, I'm buying Terry Moore trades more out of habit than anything else.  The craft is always top notch, but the stories are rarely more than fine.  But he's worth supporting, so I don't really mind.

Catwoman 70

In a completely predictable move, I'm dropping this after two issues.  I was bored reading this, and there wasn't enough of the awesome new costume.  

Wonder Woman 15

When Tom King is on, he's on.  Even when he uses a gimmicky device like this issue's "Princesses jumping on the bed," he makes it arresting and a completely satisfying read.  I continue to worship Daniel Sampere's art.  The "Elysium" backup story is equally obvious with its repetitive nature, but again, it totally plays.  

Batman and Robin: Year One 2

Good enough to pick up for a second month, but not enough for me to put on my sub.  We'll see how much longer I go with this.  

Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter 5

Great main story, but the backup Aquaman story may have eclipsed it at this point.  Love the "Aquaman raised by the Kents" take.

Jupiter's Legacy: Finale 2

I'm only in this because I'm pot committed.  And maybe it'll read better in one go.  I've never been a Tommy Lee Edwards fan.  

Venom War: It's Jeff 1

It's always a delight to see Gurihiru in action, and nothing's cuter than Jeff.  But even Jeff can't make Venom interesting.  My daughter still loved it, though.

Ultimate Spider-Man 11

Still fun.  Still in.

Asgardians: Thor

I'm not sure if Greek myths are just better than the Norse ones, or if George O'Connor is just more inspired by the former.  I'll keep getting these because I believe O'Connor is worth supporting, but they're just not as good as the Olympian series.  I am looking forward to his interpretation of Ragnarok. 

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.