Johnny Worthless Reviews Comics

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Johnny Worthless here, the five on the roster today are kind of a hodge-podge from the past month/week. Trying out some new titles and some were recommended.

So here we go.

First book today is Star Wars: Agent of the Empire: Iron Eclipse Part 1. Cool name a bit long but cool. Very excited about this series it's a 5 parter. We meet Imperial Agent Jahan Cross, think Star Wars James Bond. Art is Quality. They do a good job of using Star Wars tech and familiar 'Star Warsy' things from known sources, (Clone Wars, OG Movies) seems very natural. Corporate Sector Action, very cool to see. It's uncharted territory for me, I've only ever had the RPG book so I would make up my own Corporate Sector stories. Han and Chewie make a cameo, it's not annoying or over the top. This looks like a gooden'. Most Star Wars writers really do there homework. I'm a fan of Ostrander (Yea Hawkman!) that was another reason this was a No-Brainer to pick this one up.

For Fans of... Star Wars Expanded Universe, Awesomeness, The Corporate Sector, John Ostrander

Batman: The Brave and the Bold # 13 was up next. Awesome cover, that's what led me to this book in the first place. My buddy's daughters have a couple of books from this series. They always looked fun, but to 'kiddish' as soon as I saw this cover I had to check it out. Great Robin story, If you're trying to teach your kids about Robins, (or cave people who think there has been only one) this would be a great tool. As you can guess from the cover all Robin's assemble Past, Present, and Future. Art was fun, just like the TV show. What can I say? I love Robins, If you do too, This book's for you!!! But, really it's for kids.

For Fans of... Robins, Goofy Team-ups, Brave and the Bold Cartoon


I was waiting to read this one for almost a month, The Goon # 36. I haven't read a Goon book in some time. I'm a big Eric Powell fan, he's got a great, if not odd (as in odd to you 'normal' folk out there) sense of humor, It's right up my alley! This issue has a 'real-life' guest star in ROXY DLITE, The Drinkin', Smokin', Strippin' Machine. How could I not buy this? It's a fun story The Goon and Franky (The Goon's pal) get into trouble, throw Roxi into the mix, the boys get out of trouble, (for the moment) the end. Great book, I'll be reading the Goon from here on out. If you like Humor and Hellboy, you'll love The Goon. Oh yea, not for kids.

For Fans of... Strippers, Funny, Eric Powell, Hot Human on Harpie Action

Next up Supergirl #3. Overall good book, there is something about 'Super-Family' villains that is a big turn-off for me, they look/are lame. Now for turn-ons... Whoa!!! Good Lord! Fanboys bring your drool rags to this party, the art is fantastic. Lots of crotch shots, I mean a lot, different angles and everything. If I was a Supergirl fan I'd be chopping at the bit for this book each month. That being said, Kara has basically started from ground zero with issue #1 of the new 52, it's only issue 3 so if you're interested there is still time... I'm going to leave it at that do to the fact everything I've typed to end this review sounds way too dirty.

For Fans of... Blondes, Supergirl, Gratuitous Crotch Shots

Last book of the night/day/afternoon is All Star Western # 3. I hadn't a clue what went on in the previous 2 issues of this series. Sweet Cover, that's what mainly sold me on this one. I'm pretty sure a horse wasn't 500 dollars (or 500 anything) 'back then', maybe I'm wrong. The art was sloppy, there were some really good parts, it's just not my cup of tea. I feel they're trying to tie too many things together in Gotham. In the realm of dare I say George Lucas, I don't like that. Don't get me wrong I like Jonah Hex, I just like him best as a back up, a side note to the story of Batman/Gotham. ( If that doesn't start a bar fight I don't know what will) Speaking of Back-ups... The El Diablo back up was great, I've never heard of him before, (that I can remember) the character was super cool. I'll look out for El Diablo stories in the future, but won't be picking up All Star Western again anytime soon.

For Fans of... Jonah Hex, Westerns, Antique Drive-bys

Sidebar...

I watched Batman: Year One last night. Great Movie, may be the best that DC has done straight to DVD. Classic even, if you haven't read the OG source material (cover shown to the left) just go buy it. The comic is on every one's top ten lists for a reason.

That's it for now kids.


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Johnny Worthless Reviews Comics

Hello People of the Internets...

Five Books on the Roster Tonight, comments are now working so don't be afraid to leave one or five.

Here we go...

First book of the night was Star Trek #3, "The Galileo Seven" Part 1. If you didn't already know this series is based upon the re-imaginings of the exploits of the OG 'Shatner Crew' starring the cast of the J. J. Abrams film reboot. Love the cover. Did someone forget to color the blood red? Censorship? Overall Great Book. The lack of red blood did disturb me, but it was a great read. I'm very excited about this series. I'm not sure what's going on with the art though. It was very sporadic throughout the entire issue, it almost looks as if they're taking stills and drawing over them to get the crew right. After reading this one I want to go back and watch the OG episode. I'll wait till after the conclusion next month. IDW definitely has a winner with this one.

For fans of... Awesomeness, Star Trek, Zoe Saldana

Justice League International #4 was up next. Awesome cover, Finch doing what he does best, sweet eye candy. Peraxxus is Super Cool, I'm a big fan. August General in Iron is great, he might be my favorite of this series so-far. Sweet Splash of the entire crew, Vixen even looked like she belonged there. So it looks like it's the end for planet earth. Good Book, we'll have to find out if the JLI will save the day next month. I'm going to guess yes.

For fans of... Classic Superhero Team Romps, The end of the world, Large Robots, Kirby-esque Villains, Fondling Bruce Wayne

Speaking of old Bat-Pants, Detective Comics #4 came next. After reading this issue I am saddened and confused. I was sure that after issue 3 this issue would be the slam dunk ending to a good intro story to the Dollmaker and his crew. That never really happened. I'm not even sure if the arc has come to an end? Detective at the moment is probably on the bottom of my Bat-list, for who's been naughty and oh so nice in the new 52. This makes me sad because TSD was really coming into his own at the end of his run on the Batman book. He had all these great characters and interweaving threads, it was great, this all feels hollow somehow. Or am I supposed to be confused? I'm also unsure about when this book is taking place. From what I know it's current, but they've been making a lot of "5 years in the past" references. Maybe this one is also in the past like AC and JL. Anybody have info on that? I will always read Detective, I have taken an oath. This issue was very Anti-climatic.

For fans of... Puppet Master, Raggedy Ann and Andy, Magnets


Hands down best new series of the new 52, the journey of David Zavimbe continues in Batwing#4. So Ben Oliver just did the cover of this issue, a little worried about that. We get to see Batwing "batwinging" around, art good so-far. More black blood, is this for digital? I'm thinking it is. Finally got some red blood. Batwing scores again, even without Oliver it was great. I even forgot Winick was writing, I was just enthralled by David's story. Where are the Batwing Tee-shirts?

For fans of... David Zavimbe (if you're not a fan yet become one now)

Last of the night my first venture into Grant Morrison's Superman Party-time Action Comics #4. I only picked this up because I heard Steel was making his debut. The main book wasn't very interesting. I guess I saw the first appearance of Steel, Superman is pretty lame with his little costume on. I know what happened to the city it was kind of obvious. I guess if you knew nothing about Supes at all this might be cool, but it's not. The backup story with Steel was great, if you like John Henry Irons check this one out. The backup makes the book worthwhile. When does Steel get his own book? I'll be there for that.

For fans of... Kal-El the cos-play boy, Steel, Saying I told you so because you know Grant Morrison wouldn't write garbage in the end (or would he?)

That's it for tonight guys and gals.

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