"GD Comic Book Post" Thu May-26-16 10:36 AM by Marbles
I haven't even read everything from this week but I had to to peep DC Rebirth. And that book was fantastic. Yeah, DC has been in a hole since the New 52 started. But the return of the original DCU is enough to get my full attention.
And they don't disappoint. DC's big events are usually much better than Marvel's, IMO. And this looks like it'll follow that trend.
* I'm cool with Cyborg being in the JLA. But I hate the way the New 52 cut him off from his history with the Titans. As a long time fan of the New Teen Titans, I hope that they restore that relationship.
* Man, that moment with Barry & Wally was dope.
* The Legion flight ring had me officially nerded out. I know I'm the only person on the planet who likes this title but that's OK. Their return is a big deal for me.
* The big reveal at the end came out of nowhere for me (I've avoided spoilers for the past few days). I'm not sure how they're gonna make this happen but I'm kinda hyped to see how they do it.
I think DC is back, y'all.
Also, JLA #50 (the only New 52 title worth reading) dropped. The Darkseid War was heavy. Everything felt like it was on an epic scale and some real consequences came about.
1. "Shit's been looking bad for the mutants for so long." In response to Reply # 0
The X-books are kinda depressing. The Marvel app has a few Apocalypse-centric titles on sale, so I got the "road to the Age of Apocalypse", cuz my mom couldn't afford to keep me updated on all those separate books as a kid.
2. "the enthusiasm for Rebirth has me curious, I'll confess" In response to Reply # 0 Fri May-27-16 10:12 AM by lonesome_d
but I'm buying plenty of books already that I'm enjoying quite well.
Loved the recent Mae #1 from Gene Ha & thought the Willingham introduction was also very good for putting the story into context.
Archangel #1 had me excited, I mean William Gibson, but the $4.99 price point had me confused... I thought I was getting an extra long story but it sure didn't seem like it, and the 'this is how we do it' bonus pages don't do much for me. Story seemed pretty good, but hard to tell since not much more happened than a very basic scene setting.
Kids are loving the Baker Street Peculiars. Roger Langridge is a treasure. The language is sort of hard for them as they're using a variety of styles of British English slang.
Scooby Doo Team Up last issue met the Marvel Family, killed me. Not only where Shaggy & Velma able to transform using their magic words (zoinks & kinkies, respectively) but the Monster Society of Evil included the nefarious Mister Banjo. Kids love that series, even the 11 year old who might just be starting to get a little old for some things.
I think I dropped Low and a few other books that have started to feel like a slog. I think I'd like it if Remender just tried to do an 8 issue book an that was it.
3. "Yo, this sounds fun as hell..." In response to Reply # 2
>Scooby Doo Team Up last issue met the Marvel Family, killed >me. Not only where Shaggy & Velma able to transform using >their magic words (zoinks & kinkies, respectively) but the >Monster Society of Evil included the nefarious Mister Banjo. >Kids love that series, even the 11 year old who might just be >starting to get a little old for some things.
This has got to be a laugh riot. I'm gonna try to remember to check it out.
4. "It's Sholly Fisch, the guy who wrote the old DC Superfriends boooks" In response to Reply # 3
which were also excellent, along with I believe the whole B:TBATB run after it swtiched over to its 'all new' numbering.
Basically, he excels at writing the DCU in a way that effectively explores the rich array of characters and also is suitable for little kids, usually without being too schmaltzy (within the editorial confines I'm sure he has to work within.)
7. "Marvel's "Vision" series the best series going right now (c) Ta-Nehisi" In response to Reply # 0
Read all 7 issues in a day before I even knew he said that, but I definitely agree.
New Black Panther series is just 2 issues in. 1st episode was trying very hard and doing a LOT, but the 2nd issue brings it into focus and looks like it might be dope.
The Invincible Iron Man series is good as hell and very well written as it pertains to Tony's sense of humor. It's extremely true to his personality and actually witty and funny... plus the story is good.
The Doctor Strange series is great. I'm rarely disappointed in anything Dr Strange, and this is no exception.
I read an issue of Daredevil & Ant Man as well. Only new DC joint I've checked out is The Flash. (you can probably tell I'm slightly more interested in Marvel, lol)
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