#26: Watchful eyes

26th November – 10th December 2014.

Time for a little late reviews-recommendations form past three weeks. I chose three books, each from another Wednesday. It went out to be two books from The House of Ideas and one released by Image.

Superior Iron Man #2

With second issue of Marvel’s new flagship series, Tom Taylor has shown he’s still warming up in The House of Ideas, of which his full of. Book by book his writing is getting  more fluent, story vibrant and dynamic. Adding up amazing artwork done by Yildiray Cinray, Superior Iron Man is showing a potential of becoming best Iron Man run in recent years. Issue two has introduced some major story developments including enormous last-page spoiler. I wouldn’t  dare to write about it. But leaving that aside, we’ve finally seen a clash between Stark and Murdock. Nicely and intelligently arranged and beautifully drawn. Tony is constantly showing his new villainous character and undoubtedly great acting skills. Public loves him. Overall, I would recommend this book to literally anyone. It’s a great starting point in comic books, check it out.

Uncanny X-Men Annual #1

While making a list of to-read books, I’ve skipped the first annual of Bendis’ Uncanny X-Men run. A day or two after its release date a friend of mine messaged me and recommended this book. As I’ve recently been unsure of the sense of annuals nowadays, I can now say it would be a great loss, if I skipped this book. It’s a great stand-alone story, which technically will be continued in All-New X-Men Annual. I was stunned by Andrea Sorrento’s artwork, her backgrounds and coloring are second to none. Really, check out this artist. So, Uncanny’s annual focuses on young Eva Bell, who was recently recruited by Cyclops to his new school for gifted youngsters. Eva can control time with her mutant powers, somehow she got confused and whenever she is vulnerable to intense fear, she tends to time travel. Annoying, isn’t it? And these time travels are all what this book is about, many fascinating short stories and each better than the previous one. I am not sure how all of this will affect main timeline, but nevertheless is it a decent book. Worth reading.

The Autumnlands: Tooth & Claw #2

And last but not least, Tooth & Claw, or should I say The Autumnlands: Tooth & Claw. Kurt Busiek is a comic book genius. I am currently reading his masterpiece, original Marvels, and this guy rocks. Tooth & Claw is another project of his, that will be long remembered. Accompanied by Saga and The Walking Dead, this title will be a true bestseller. What differs this series from all other titles? Mythology. Whenever I read The Autumnlands, I can easily sense how big this world is and how much more is to be expanded. Kurt got to spend long months preparing this series from a rough concept to a legend. A myth. Amazing. In issue two we see an aftermath of last book’s catastrophe and the first live appearance of the Great Champion. Wizards also encounter first problems on the land, savage and vast. As Busiek has done great, I’d like to mention tremendous Benjamin Dewey, without whom this title wouldn’t be so awesome. He gives this book life. If you’re not reading The Autumnlands, do not wait and order a bunch of copies. One for you, the rest for your friends for Christmas!