Action Comics #0 - $3.99 - T
Sooo on this re-retelling of Superman's first few days in Metropolis, it is wrapped up in a pretty decent parable about Superman becoming a symbol of protection for the people of the city. Morrison does a good job at weaving subtle pieces of previous stories into this issue. The story isn't anything new though, its Clark making his way while Superman sightings begin. The most interesting part of the story is when a kid takes Superman's cape and defends his brother with it. It adds to the lore of Superman's cape, which no one should ever tug because it might break your hand. The issue was beautifully illustrated by Ben Oliver. I say check out this issue all for this art, because everything is just right about the way he can tell a story and its pretty to boot. This was a good issue that's worth checking out if you like beautiful art, have been reading the Action Comics story line, or love Grant Morrison.
Story - 3/5
Art - 4/5
Hawkeye #2 - $2.99 - T+
PICK OF THE WEEKI will admit I was not able to read issue #1 because it sold out so fast, but this looks like it will be one great series if they can keep this up. This was one of my favorite books this week. Matt Fraction was able to write Clint Barton in a way I wanted to see, and yes it ran parallel to that dreadful Gambit story. The thing that the Hawkeye story was able to do is bring in part of his past while adding to his future. The art for it while I know is not everyone's cup of tea, it is the art of David Aja is wonderful. It works for this type of story by adding a human element and being able to tell the story in such a unique way that made it so enjoyable to read. I enjoyed a tip of the hat to Jim Steranko during the hypnosis story. Glad to see Barton is getting his time to shine.
Story - 4/5
Art - 5/5
Green Lantern #0 - $2.99 - T
When we last left Hal Jordan, he and Sinestro were getting sucked into a black hole, when their Lantern rings merged to find its new owner. It finds a new owner in a topical issue. The writer has been able to give this new character a background that unfortunately is still common today. The new Lantern owner is Simon Baz who is of Middle Eastern descent. Since 9/11 he has suffered through many hardships like persecution, and jobless while supporting his sister and nephew. This story is new and different, a good different. It is something topical that I haven't seen like this in a current DC Comic before and it works. It gives a modern back story to a new character. I want to learn more about Simon and his past and or future. They have me hooked. The art is by Doug Mahnke and it his art has not changed one bit and it works for this story.
Story - 4/5
Art - 3/5
Amazing Spider-Man #693 - $3.99 - Digital Copy - T+
In this latest installment of the Peter Parker's life he is struggling to help the newest and most powerful hero on the block, Alpha. Alpha a high school student, is acting exactly like how Peter wish he could have acted, but Uncle Ben taught him better. Peter figures that Alpha needs someone in his life to guide him, and Peter unnecessarily takes this role upon himself. Andy or Alpha finds out in this issue why it would be lay low and wear a mask, orrrrr not. I just don't see why people feels the need to the be the moral compass for this kid. He is his teacher not his parents, they are the ones who should be teaching him morality, responsibility, and not to be an ass.
I say read this if your into the Alpha stuff, because I feel like this story line wont matter after a month from now. I love Ramos' art but my only gripe is he can't draw MJ right. She is suppose to be a model and she looks like she couldn't even be a hand model. Okay gripe over. Again, don't go out of your way to read this if you haven't been reading the story line.
Story - 3/5
Art - 3/5
Detective Comics #0 - $2.99 - T
This is the last issue 0 for this week. This is origin of Batman and this one is just like Action, where we all know the story but its subtlety different from what we all know. It deals with Bruce becoming Batman, after his parents have died. I feel it was a good story of the disciplined and the cost of what Bruce went through in order to learn that lesson. The story was written by Gregg Hurwitz and it was pretty well written with a good twist in the end. Read this issue if you are digging the Detective Comics and are looking to see how this plays into the return of the Joker. The art is by Tony S. Daniel and Pere Perez and it works for the story, nothing special but it works. The back up story to this is about, Alfred and him protecting Wayne Manor. It seems like it is a little throw away story but it does show Alfred's dedication to the family. The art on the other hand is over rendered and makes Alfred look like scum not a nobleman.
Story - 3/5
Art - 3/5
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