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I've had the opportunity over the last month or so to get back into comics after nearly a ten year absence. I but mostly TPB's, but I find myself going to the racks a little more often when I'm in Borders. These are all old to you guys, but I'm just discovering stuff I missed.
Batman/Hush - I picked up the Absolute version and love it. This is one of the best Batman versions I've seen. Jim Lee is the man. He bored me to tears with Wildcats, so this is a return to form. The story was pretty cool too, though I was kinda wishing it was Jason in the end. Very well paced and the dialogue was perfect. COol book.
All-Star Superman - WOw. This is a great read. No over the top action shots, no universe spanning, global endangering stories, just a good story that showcases the best part of Superman, the human element. This operated outside on continuity, so I kind of look at it as an Elseworld's book, but this is great stuff, understated artwork and rather emotional.
Shazam/Monster Society - Jeff Smith knocked this out of the park. He brought back the spirit and innocent element of CC BEck's era while maintaining some contemporary elements like the awesome computer coloring. Great take on my favorite superhero. Now, if DC will just put out an All-Star Shazam book with Loeb and maybe Adam Kubert all would be right in my world.
Billy Batson and the Magic of Shazam - It appears to be light reading upon first look becasue of the child-like artowrk, but he's telling a fun story while trying to draw in young readers. This does, however, borrow HEAVILY from Jeff Smith's work, so it's a little bit tarnished in that respect. Fun nonetheless.
DCU Last Will and Testament - Based upon descriptions, I though this would have been better. I've not followed Crisis as I hate company-wide corssovers. This seemed to be a neat idea that was wasted on a character named Geo Force. It's pretty much his story and a couple of other nonsense going on. Not bad, but nowhere as emotional and deep as I'd hoped. I like Brad Meltzer's stuff, but this isn't his best work.
Scott
Batman/Hush - I picked up the Absolute version and love it. This is one of the best Batman versions I've seen. Jim Lee is the man. He bored me to tears with Wildcats, so this is a return to form. The story was pretty cool too, though I was kinda wishing it was Jason in the end. Very well paced and the dialogue was perfect. COol book.
All-Star Superman - WOw. This is a great read. No over the top action shots, no universe spanning, global endangering stories, just a good story that showcases the best part of Superman, the human element. This operated outside on continuity, so I kind of look at it as an Elseworld's book, but this is great stuff, understated artwork and rather emotional.
Shazam/Monster Society - Jeff Smith knocked this out of the park. He brought back the spirit and innocent element of CC BEck's era while maintaining some contemporary elements like the awesome computer coloring. Great take on my favorite superhero. Now, if DC will just put out an All-Star Shazam book with Loeb and maybe Adam Kubert all would be right in my world.
Billy Batson and the Magic of Shazam - It appears to be light reading upon first look becasue of the child-like artowrk, but he's telling a fun story while trying to draw in young readers. This does, however, borrow HEAVILY from Jeff Smith's work, so it's a little bit tarnished in that respect. Fun nonetheless.
DCU Last Will and Testament - Based upon descriptions, I though this would have been better. I've not followed Crisis as I hate company-wide corssovers. This seemed to be a neat idea that was wasted on a character named Geo Force. It's pretty much his story and a couple of other nonsense going on. Not bad, but nowhere as emotional and deep as I'd hoped. I like Brad Meltzer's stuff, but this isn't his best work.
Scott
I'd like to see him get a 2nd shot at the character. Has he appeared in "All-Star Batman"?
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