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Post by thwhtguardian on Apr 19, 2021 7:56:45 GMT -5
Here's the rest of my stuff: Challenge of the Super Sons #1 : I, too, don't buy digital, and have been looking forward to this... I love me some Jon and Damian. The hook here is they have to save the adult hero the magic scroll says in an hour, but without telling them they're doing it, on bad things happen. Very silver age-y, but it works. And we get the Super-Mobile! Great stuff. Batman: The Dectective #1 : Not sure if this is meant to be in continuity or not (not that it matters at this point). Bruce Wayne is older and leaving Gotham after Alfred's death. (I guess he's decided he doesn't care about Dick, Damian and the rest). He's off to Europe after someone when bat masks down a plane. It's a bit of an odd starting point, and I'm not sure why Bruce looks so much like the Punisher art wise, but seems like it should be a pretty good mini series. Space Bastards #4 : The post office is in trouble if someone invents a teleporter? And ALOT of people hate them and really want to get it done. This book continues to be great fun that is kinda indescribable.. you really just should read it  Minky Woodcock: the Girl who Electrified Tesla #1 : I'm always a sucked for these pseudo-historical mysteries..especially when the author tells me what actual history they're using. Good times. Apparently, there's another series with Houdini, I'll have to grab that at some point. Minky's a bit generic... just the standard plucky woman dectective bucking society that historical fiction loves, but that's ok. Batman: The Detective was pretty decent, despite it's dire DKR kind of tone the plot itself was fairly fun. |
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Post by Slam_Bradley on Apr 19, 2021 17:42:06 GMT -5
Black Hammer: Visions #3Written by Chip Zdarsky Art by Johnnie Christmas Summary: Abraham Slam was enjoying retirement from the Superhero business, but when the someone co-opts his name he's back in the game.
Plot: While I was disappointed by the last entry this issue featuring an older Abraham Slam by Chip Zdarsky puts this book right back in my good graces. Before I go further though I just have to say this, is it just me or is Chip Zdarsky everywhere lately? What books isn't he writing? Not that that's a bad thing, I've really loved what I've read so far but the guy just seems absolutely prolific right now. Okay with that said on to this issue here; I have a feeling some might not love this book as much as the other entrants( a lot of you guys liked the second issue after all, which I abhorred) because it doesn't stretch too far from Lemire's original story with it's focus on everyday drama being more important than the actual superheroics coming across as too safe for a bool billed as being about unique from other voices...but as safe as it is I just can't get over just how well it was done. At it's heart it's a play on Frank Miller's DKR, an old gunslinger coming out of retirement because he can't stand seeing what his city's become...but instead of validating that idea Zdarsky turns it on it's head and instead makes it a story on aging gracefully and the positive roles you can take as you age: mentor, teacher, father figure, and their importance to society. It's a powerful message, that it's okay to get old and that you don't have to out work the young to prove your worth. I don't know what voice we'll get next but more in this vain would be welcome in my eyes.
Art: This is another one that some may see as too safe as Christmas has a cartooned style that is very similar to Dean Ormston's own look, but for me the fact that this story blends so well with the look and feel of the original series is a strength, not a weakness.
Grade: 10/10 I thought this was pretty spiffy. I like the new play on an old trope. I liked issue #2 significantly better than you did, though it wasn't any great shakes. I'm just really glad to have more Black Hammer. |
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Post by thwhtguardian on Apr 20, 2021 5:27:52 GMT -5
Black Hammer: Visions #3Written by Chip Zdarsky Art by Johnnie Christmas Summary: Abraham Slam was enjoying retirement from the Superhero business, but when the someone co-opts his name he's back in the game.
Plot: While I was disappointed by the last entry this issue featuring an older Abraham Slam by Chip Zdarsky puts this book right back in my good graces. Before I go further though I just have to say this, is it just me or is Chip Zdarsky everywhere lately? What books isn't he writing? Not that that's a bad thing, I've really loved what I've read so far but the guy just seems absolutely prolific right now. Okay with that said on to this issue here; I have a feeling some might not love this book as much as the other entrants( a lot of you guys liked the second issue after all, which I abhorred) because it doesn't stretch too far from Lemire's original story with it's focus on everyday drama being more important than the actual superheroics coming across as too safe for a bool billed as being about unique from other voices...but as safe as it is I just can't get over just how well it was done. At it's heart it's a play on Frank Miller's DKR, an old gunslinger coming out of retirement because he can't stand seeing what his city's become...but instead of validating that idea Zdarsky turns it on it's head and instead makes it a story on aging gracefully and the positive roles you can take as you age: mentor, teacher, father figure, and their importance to society. It's a powerful message, that it's okay to get old and that you don't have to out work the young to prove your worth. I don't know what voice we'll get next but more in this vain would be welcome in my eyes.
Art: This is another one that some may see as too safe as Christmas has a cartooned style that is very similar to Dean Ormston's own look, but for me the fact that this story blends so well with the look and feel of the original series is a strength, not a weakness.
Grade: 10/10 I thought this was pretty spiffy. I like the new play on an old trope. I liked issue #2 significantly better than you did, though it wasn't any great shakes. I'm just really glad to have more Black Hammer. More Black Hammer is always good...unless it's Black Hammer/ Justice League |
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Post by Slam_Bradley on Apr 20, 2021 9:15:33 GMT -5
I thought this was pretty spiffy. I like the new play on an old trope. I liked issue #2 significantly better than you did, though it wasn't any great shakes. I'm just really glad to have more Black Hammer. More Black Hammer is always good...unless it's Black Hammer/ Justice League Well that goes without saying. I didn't even read it. I generally dislike inter-company cross-overs. |
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