17th-24th December 2014.
Christmas has just ended. I love its atmosphere and comic book presents underneath the Christmas tree! This year I got a bunch of classic trades including V for Vendetta, The Killing Joke, Dark Phoenix Saga and A Death in the Family. Awesome stuff, can’t wait to read all of them. But returning to new books, recent two weeks, generally speaking, were average, however some top-notch titles were published. Below you can read two short review-recommendations of carefully picked comic books, one from each week.
Batman #37
Endgame continues. As Snyder claimed it would be the essential Batman story and definitely the best one of his run, I start to doubt it. This arc is an enjoyable read. Scott’s clever writing together with dynamic and detailed artwork by Greg Capullo create an interesting mixture, that after all this time, from Batman #1 to present, begins to no longer surprise us as we get used to it. Court of Owls was amazing, Death of the Family also. But latter Zero Year and current Endgame lack something what their predecessors had. What is it? I’m not sure, but maybe it’s just this kind of team, which should work only up to 20-issue runs… Who knows.
But do not misunderstand me here. Endgame is a darn good comic. In #37 Batman tries to find a cure for Joker’s new virus, which he had released into the city and almost everyone in Gotham is heeheehing. If you know what I mean. Simultaneously, Joker makes a visit to ol’ commissioner Gordon. That goes harshly.
Overall, current Batman is not the one of Court of Owls time, but is still a fun read, that can not be missed by any comic book fan.
Outcast #6
Holy crap, what a creepy and terrific issue! #6 wraps up the first arc of Outcast and I can easily say it’s a great beginning. So many turning points, awesome panels made by Azaceta, questions answered any many more asked. This is how you make a good series, reveal your mysteries inch by inch, so that in the end it can get a specific shape you want it to get.
I wouldn’t dare to spoil anything so will just mention who are our main actors in this book. Not counting Kyle and priest, of course. So, this issue’s plot focuses on two mysterious figures of Mildred and that unknown guy from, possibly, all previous issues, in which he always stood somewhere in the background observing situation. Creepy guy.
Soon the first Outcast trade will come out, so I see of no reason why you shouldn’t buy it. Five normal and one oversized issue for only 10 bucks! Great deal. You won’t regret it!
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