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Post by thwhtguardian on Oct 16, 2019 18:55:56 GMT -5
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Post by thwhtguardian on Oct 16, 2019 19:41:22 GMT -5
Return to Vader's Castle #3Written by Cavan Scott Art by Francesco Francavilla and Nick Brokenshire Summary: Vanee continues his tortuous stories as he hunts down his escaped Rebel prisoner.
Plot: While not as good as the last chapter this issue featuring Asajj Ventress was a fairly solid play on Little Shop only with Sarclacs. It could have played up the mystery a bit more to develop the mood of a creature stalking the gangsters instead of focusing on light saber action but as was it was well worth the read.
Art: Francavilla continues to kill it with his framing narrative but Brokenshire's Mobius like style was pretty great as well.
Grade:6+/10
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Post by thwhtguardian on Oct 17, 2019 7:58:23 GMT -5
Strayed #3Written by Carlos Giffoni Art by Juan Doe Summary: Lou(the cat) meets with the maker of the mysterious flowers and learns a terrible secret. Plot: As a companion to a lovable black cat named Bagheera(see photo below) I said of the previous issue that the health issues that Lou suffered and the anguish Kiarra felt about being locked away from her cat really struck a cord with me after having my own cat suffer several health issues of his own in the past but this issue really turned that feeling to eleven. As the alien flower maker Alex forbiddingly remarked, "Death is but another doorway..." before Lou journey back to his body amid blaring medical klaxons proclaiming various organ failures I couldn't help but feel a wave of nausea wash over me, thinking about how helpless I felt while my own cat had been hospitalized. This book plays at my heart strings like no other comic ever has and although slightly painful it is also incredibly beautiful. Art: Juan Doe's psychedelic color pallet continues to amaze, it beautifully accentuates the sharp angles of his work giving everything a very unique, alien vibe that I simply love.  Grade:10/10 |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2019 14:15:29 GMT -5
 Archie #708. Written by Nick Spencer and Mariko Tamaki. Art by Sandy Jarrell. Part 4 of 5. Archie and Sabrina's romance unfolds over the summer. Also Reggie and Jughead continue looking into Reggie's father's disappearance. Spencer's run on the New Riverdale continues to unfold. It has been a little more "edgy" than Waid's run but nowhere near the tone of the CW TV series. We know this will all end and be wrapped up next issue as a new creative team starts with #710 with Archie meeting Katy Keene. But part of serial stories is seeing how well they tell the "journey" even though we know most of the ending. Still enjoying the New Riverdale Archie 4 years later. 8/10. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2019 14:29:57 GMT -5
 Death Defying Devil #3. Script by Gail Simone. Art by Walter Geovani. DDD wakes up as an elderly Bart Hill in a nursing home where the residents are abused by the staff. However it is an illusion by the "forces" that "haunt" the Winslow House. Bart is aided by a 6 year old who disappears once he becomes youthful again as DDD. This issue suffers from middle chapter syndrome as things become a little confusing until the conclusion explains just what is actually happening. However I still like Simone's story and the art. 7/10. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2019 14:48:29 GMT -5
 Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #4. Written by Matt Fraction. Art by Steve Lieber. This was the first issue in this series that was a bit too absurd. Lois' portrayal felt off. Jimmy steals a tire off the Batmobile. He confronts Luthor in Luthor's own helicopter. This issue felt like Fraction was trying too hard to make this series offbeat. Still overall this series has been enjoyable. 6/10. |
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Post by thwhtguardian on Oct 18, 2019 9:15:13 GMT -5
Superman Smashes the Klan #1Written by Gene luen Yang Art by Gurihiru Studios Summary: It's 1946 and the War to end all Wars is over but the nationalist terrors that sparked that conflict are still lurking...
Plot: Inspired by the historic Adventures of Superman radio serial ‘Clan of the Fiery Cross,’ Gene Luen Yang of American Born Chinese and New Superman fame brings the story of immigration and intolerance to a new generation. I've been waiting for this book since it was first announced as part of the now defunct Zoom! line and I'm glad it's finally getting it's time in the sun, not only because the concept of bringing a great story from the past to a new generation is a great idea but because as Luen says in the end you can tackle the harsh realities of today more easily with stories dressed up as the past and the rising tide of nationalism we see today is definitely one of those types of realities. And the best part about it all is that despite the weighty themes of immigration, integration and racism it never feels heavy handed or preachy, delivering a fast moving fun plot that none the less explores those themes in incredibly powerful ways.
Art: I wasn't especially fond of the art when I started reading as the action didn't seem to have a lot of motion or weight to it making it seem rather flat but as the story went on it started to grow on me. While action wasn't Gurihiru Studios' strong suit, with their exaggerated manga style they excelled at conveying emotions in their characters and as this was more a story about a family struggling to fit in that's probably a much better ability in the art department.
Grade:9.5/10
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