I have been lax, in going over what I am reading probably because I haven’t had time to actually get to Comic Carnival (my local shop) and pick up my comics. I finally took some time after school to run a few errands including the comic run. These are my first impressions… I usually will take a few days and reread everything to get the nuances that can be missed by a quick read.
Here’s what I picked up:
Marvel:
Ender’s Shadow Command School # 1 I have really liked the adaptation of Orson Scott Card’s Enders Game & Ender’s Shadow and this issue doesn’t disappoint. it picks up right where Ender’s Shadow Battle School left off telling the story once again from Beans point of view.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz- Hardcover I read the individual issues of this and have always enjoyed Skottie Young’s artwork. I actually bought this for my classroom since it is all-ages and a great story. Just Dorothy, Toto, and the gang. I’m looking forward tot the next series and hope that Marvel continues this. GREAT STORY FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES
DC:
Justice Society # 31 Nothing new or special but not a filler issue, the JSA is trying to track down I’m sure as the arc develops all will become clear.
Vigilante # 10 Having just started to read Vigilante I’m still working on who is who and what is driving each character- unfortunately for me it looks like DC has canceled the series.
Teen Titans #75 So looks like Raven is in trouble and we are trying to figure out what is going to happen next… looks like you got yourself a demon infestation here. I’ve always liked the titans, but… this new team isn’t one I’m attached to yet.
Justice League of America 80 Page Giant #1 When did Snapper Carr get super powers? Obviously this happened sometime in one of the mega-events I decided not to follow. This was an interesting look at the Justice League and breaking them up and putting them into different time periods. Interesting premise I’ll need to revisit to see which story I liked. I did like the witty banter between Snapper & Cheetah.
Blackest Night- Titans #1 & 2 I’m starting to agree with those who are calling Blackest Night “DC Zombies” I decided being a Titans fans from way back that if I was going to read one of the spin offs I at least would know the characters and history in this one. I just can’t seem to like this series. Blackest Night while interesting as a series I’m missing enough by not reading everything that is part of the series it is just turning me off.
Wednesday Comics #12 I’m sad to see this concept come to an end. This was really a cool way to present stories. the writing and artwork took comics to a new level.
Wildstorm:
Astra- Astro City #1 Finally a winner in my pile! I have always enjoyed Astro City and this one once again just gives me reason to like it. I’m curious as to what will happen in the next issue… but that’s a good thing.
Image:
Invincible #66 No Invincible in this one but a lot of plot development & back story. With, of course, my favorite character Allen the Alien.
Dark Horse:
The Umbrella Academy #2 Everyone has been talking about this comic, so while in L.A. I picked up the first trade paperback. It was cool. Something different. So the second comes out and I buy it. Still unique… although I must say I’m glad I’m reading these as trades…