I've looked at how many people actually look at this blog, which is basically 2 people, so I'll not be as complete in my analysis of this weeks books. I'm tired of trying to describe mediocre books, so I'll just explain what I liked or didn't like about them and tell you if I'll continue getting them.
The run of the first 52 issues is done and I'm tired of reading too many comic books. It's kind of like sitting in the movie theater watching previews only. The incomplete stories have almost made me angry at DC for this. But the mood will pass and I'll continue getting comics from this reboot that I like.
All-Star Western #1 - Written by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti with art and cover by Moritat.I liked this book. The art was bold and grey while Jonah Hex was a bastard who killed people. All I expect from a good western book. I'll continue to get this one for at least the first story arc.
Aquaman #1 - Written by Geoff Johns with art and cover by Ivan Reis and Joe Prado. The big guns are on the creative team for this book. I really liked it. The humor was great and the way the character is going looks like it could be interesting. And the art is top notch. But with so many comics, I'm not going to pick this one up. Maybe I'll grab the trade paperback for the library and read it then.
Batman : The Dark Knight #1 - Written and art by David Finch with Rihard Friend. This bat book is a typical Batman story. He is charging through Arkhanm Asylum with a group of police officers trying to locate Twoface. There was one intersting thing, there was a bunny girl running around the asylum for some reason. She was way out of place but I'm sure important to the plot. The art was bold and strong, but with so many Batman titles, I'll decline from continuing it.
Blackhawks #1 - Written by Mike Costa with art by Ken Lashley. This is really derivative. I like the old Howard Chaykin Blackhawks, but this was just a redo of G.I. Joe (which I have read in almost every other review). I will not continue reading this book.
The Fury of Firestorm: The Nuclear Men #1 - Written by Ethan Van Sciver and Gail Simone with art by Yildiray Cinar. A moderate book again. I don't recall anything that was too engrossing about it. The art didn't strike me as being terrible, but I don't remember any particular panels that striked me as being phenominal. And the story seemed rather common too, with a high school rivalry. But the one interesting thing that might be worth reading more about would be the race issues. But that isn't enough for me to continue.
The Flash #1 - Created by Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellato. The artwork is what's best in this book. Manapul's style is fluid and full of energy. Unfortunately, I didn't find the plot too engaging. The Flash ranks a little higher in my like pile than Green Lantern, but not much more. Though interesting and one of the more well known characters in the DC Universe, I'll pass on issue 2 of this book.
The Savage Hawkman #1 - Written by Tony S. Daniel with art by Philip Tan. This is an ok book. Carter Hall wants to get rid of his Hawkman weapons and armor, but can not. I liked the art for this book more than the writing. There is potential with the "reluctant hero" bit where Hall doesn't want to be Hawkman. But I've read that story too often with better characters. I'll not continue this book.
I, Vampire #1 - Written by Joshua Hale Fialkov and art by Andrea Sorrentino. The most interesting thing I found with this book is the naked woman on the cover painted by Jenny Frison and the lack of imagination of the title. I love the Vertigo book I, Zombie. But I, Vampire is not the same thing. Basically its a battle between two vampires who were lovers for centuries. But the lady vamp want to eat everyone while the guy vamp want to stop her. Ambitious in its vision, I think it misses the mark. I'll pass on this one.
Justice League Dark #1 - Written by Peter Milligan and art by Mikel Janin. I was really hoping for a fun, supernatural book with this one. And it might be that. But one issue isn't enough to find out. We With a writer I have liked in the past and interesting characters in the DC Universe, I'll get this one though the first issue wasn't the strongest.
Superman #1 - Created by George Pérez and Jesus Merino. Superman is new! Newspapers are dying and Lois is romping with some other dude. Clark is dpressed and an alien thing is burning up Metropolis. This story has all the required Superman bits. (Along with people reciting the "leap tall buildings" trope) And it might be a really good book for the long haul to see how different, yet recognizable, the Superman story can be. I also liked the art. It had all that was necessary and made him look younger. But I'm not going to read on. I'll see about getting this for the library when it's released in a collection, but I can't afford more books.
Teen Titans #1 - Written by Scott Lobdell with art and cover by Brett Booth and Norman Rapmund. I kind of liked this book. Red Robin is trying to gather super-teens before some shadowy organization gets them. He is able to locate Wonder Girl, but as we know from the end of the Superboy comic, there is going to be a showdown between them. This was one of the better books this week, and I've been getting the Teen Titans book before the reboot. But I fear that there will be too many ties with other titles which kind of ticks me off these days. So unfairly, I'll be passing on more from this book.\
Voodoo #1 - Written by Ron Marz with art by Sami Basri. I picked up old versions of this book based on the pinup covers from Adam Hughes. And luckilly they were even written by Alan Moore. But this Voodoo book isn't how I remember the old ones. It is still interesting. An alien is posing as a stripper to gain information about humans. I have to admit, there aren't too many other books that have that kind of plotline. Ron Marz has done some writing in the past that I liked, but nothing I remember offhand. And I'm not familiar with Sami Basri, but his art seems good. I might continue getting this one for another issue or two if its a slow week for the other books.
