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Post by thwhtguardian on Feb 5, 2020 14:38:31 GMT -5
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Post by thwhtguardian on Feb 5, 2020 15:19:45 GMT -5
Batman #88Written by James Tynion IV Art by Guillem March Summary: As Batman hunts down the escaped Deathstroke and his gang Catwoman learns a deadly secret.
Plot: This is the third issue I've read so far and it's still pretty solid. Tynion isn't doing anything particularly new or earth shattering here, but the characterization of Batman, Catwoman and the cast of assassins is solid and although the mystery behind the Designer who helped Batman's enemies design the perfect crime to beat Batman has serious echos of Hush it's still interesting enough to keep me going.
Art: What I loved most about March's art in this issue was his design for the new Batmobile. With it's red accent lighting it reminded me of the fling Batmobile from Batman Beyond and it's compact look and fin shape resembled John Paul Valley's suped up monster car from the early 90's which I loved and together the two designs are perfect.
Grade:7/10 |
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Post by thwhtguardian on Feb 5, 2020 16:05:47 GMT -5
Usagi Yojimbo #8
 Art and Story by Stan Sakai Colored by Tom Luth Summary: As Usagi enters the Northern Provence he encounters a tatami convoy under siege by Neko Ninja.
Plot: It may sound odd, but the pages Stan spent on his excellent cultural lesson on the manufacturing process and purpose of tatami mats were simply fantastic. Those not familiar with Usagi's world or Stan's story telling style may read that sentence and do a double take, " How can a summary of making rush mats be fantastic?" and the answer is that with his simple, fluid story telling any subject would be interesting under Stan's pen, and of course there is more here than a simple nonfiction piece as there's more than a fair share of samurai on ninja action as well. For returning readers Tatami will quickly bring to mind similar stories from the past, like A Kite Story, with it's balance of culture and action but unlike those stories what makes this issue truly stand out is that with it's inclusion of Chizu, the Neko Ninja and Lord Hikiji it's connection to the larger story of Usagi's world is much more pronounced which gives it a far greater sense of importance. It's only a two part story but I expect big revelations in the second feature.
Art: As usual Stan's art is top notch, giving not only easy to follow and energetic fight scenes but also wonderfully detailed depictions of everyday Japanese life.
Grade:10/10 |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2020 17:51:13 GMT -5
 Captain America The End. One Shot. Story, Art and Cover by Erik Larsen. The Red Skull turns the world into a post-apocalyptic wasteland. He uses his modified red mist to turn people into copies of himself. They are semi-zombies with a hive mentality. Only Steve Rogers stands between him and his total domination of a "new" world. This one shot tells the "last" Cap story. The story itself was fairly simply and slightly clichéd. But Larsen's Kirby styled art was the draw (pun intended) for me. 7/10. |
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Post by thwhtguardian on Feb 5, 2020 18:41:38 GMT -5
Captain America The End. One Shot. Story, Art and Cover by Erik Larsen. The Red Skull turns the world into a post-apocalyptic wasteland. He uses his modified red mist to turn people into copies of himself. They are semi-zombies with a hive mentality. Only Steve Rogers stands between him and his total domination of a "new" world. This one shot tells the "last" Cap story. The story itself was fairly simply and slightly clichéd. But Larsen's Kirby styled art was the draw (pun intended) for me. 7/10. I might have to check this out for Larson's art |
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Post by thwhtguardian on Feb 5, 2020 19:17:25 GMT -5
Darth Vader #1Written by Greg Pak Art by Raffaele Ienco Summary: In the wake of the confrontation with his son,Vader decides to take his revenge on those who hid Luke at birth.
Plot: With the latest renumbering of Marvel's Star Wars run we are now getting an interesting parallel story as both Luke and Vader come to grips with the fall out of their faithful meeting on Bespin. While Luke wonders if he can really be a Jedi if his father is a terrible Sithlord and what his identity is if he's not a Jedi in the main Star Wars book, Vader goes another way instead in his solo title seeking revenge on those who hid his son from him and raised him to be weak and the contrast between the two makes for a very satisfying read.
Art: While the art is pretty solid Ienco does commit the cardinal sin of warping Vader's helmet to convey emotion, instead of giving us insight into Vader it just proves to be slightly laughable.
Grade:7/10 |
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Post by thwhtguardian on Feb 5, 2020 20:01:50 GMT -5
Daphne Byrne #2Written by Laura Marks Art by Kelley Jones Summary: Daphne learns more about her invisible friend as her mother gets drawn further into a con.
Plot: I still don't really have a good feel for the actual plot of this book yet, even after two issues. Daphne's phantom friend is undefined, and his intentions, motivations and powers are all unknown and other than being unliked by others we don't really know much about Daphne as a person either. Still what the book lacks in substance it makes up for in style with it's deliciously eerie mood.
Art: While the story is pretty thin so far Jones' art is absolutely stunning. That said,I don't know if I can buy a book based only on art though, but I think I'll give it atleast one more issue.
Grade:6/10 |
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