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Post by GLX on Jan 18, 2020 18:41:11 GMT
Bully Wars vol. 1
This is one of Skottie Young's best works as a writer. A lot of the action is over-the-top, yet manages to be entertaining. Aaron Conley's art is a real treat. There are times when some of the trickier layouts don't flow as well visually. Still, the background details, and the body language of the characters is next level.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2020 19:31:28 GMT
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Post by GLX on Feb 10, 2020 22:19:14 GMT
Black Cat vol. 1: Grand Theft Marvel  This was a nice surprise. I expected to art to be solid, but the writing and the lettering was entertaining as well. Looking forward to seeing how this series develops. |
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Post by GLX on Feb 15, 2020 20:21:17 GMT
 Scooby Apocalypse vol. 6 This was a decent end to the series. The Atom Ant backups were cool, and the main story had a clean ending. Nothing great, but satisfactory. The main issue is with the Olliffe/Palmer combo. Most of the time, they're a reliable duo within the pages. Sadly, there are some spots that look a little rough. Gus Vasquez's stuff was fine, though. It's not as good as The Flintstones, but Scooby Apocalypse was enjoyable series with some charm. |
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Post by GLX on Feb 28, 2020 17:13:09 GMT
Pearl Vol. 2  There is an odd mix of good and bad elements. The plot has some parts to it that are unique and compelling. What keeps the writing from being more compelling at times are moments of too much "Bendis-speak". Michael Gaydos' work suffers from similar issues. The colors in here are pretty dope, and give some of the scenes this surreal blur between fiction and reality. Where things fall flat is with characters themselves. They come off as stiff, even when the colors are working overtime. Some of the page transitions just don't click. I recall a part in the collection, when there's a series of double page spreads, but the characters on the pages show no change in movement. Just a bunch of dialogue. Goodness. Still, I'll be giving volume 3 a look at my local library, when it's available. |
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Post by liama on Feb 28, 2020 20:07:58 GMT
Bully Wars vol. 1
This is one of Skottie Young's best works as a writer. A lot of the action is over-the-top, yet manages to be entertaining. Aaron Conley's art is a real treat. There are times when some of the trickier layouts don't flow as well visually. Still, the background details, and the body language of the characters is next level.
Read this and it wasn't too bad. The ending was kind of predictable with the bully becoming friends with the people he bullied.
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Post by liama on Mar 17, 2020 1:07:19 GMT
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Post by liama on Apr 11, 2020 13:30:02 GMT
House of X/Powers of X
It's a bit of a shame. I flipped ahead and there doesn't seem to be any sort of differentiation between the two series and the individual issues. I would like to know when one issue ends and another begins.
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Post by liama on Apr 4, 2021 12:30:49 GMT
It's a collection of Mr. Mxyzptlk and Bat-Mite comics. The first story is where the two fight each other across DC's multiverse and history. I had to laugh with Phil Jimenez drawing a scene that takes place right after Crisis on Infinite Earths since he drew Infinite Crisis.
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Post by GLX on Sept 27, 2021 21:29:32 GMT
Suicide Squad: Bad Blood
This was better than I expected, and I expected this to be good. An entertaining take on the team that's bolstered by some strong ideas, and sharp execution. Kudos to Adriano Lucas for bringing a consistent feel when Bruno Redondo and Daniel Sampere switch artistic duties. Art really packs the kind of vibes I got from the Orlando/ACO run on Midnighter. Really like how Tom Taylor and company left the status quo.
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Post by GLX on Oct 22, 2021 17:53:54 GMT
Swamp Thing: New Roots
The stories by Mark Russell and Marco Santucci are well worth going out of your way to look up. Some smart, amusing, and at times touching writing from Russell paired with some pleasant work from Santucci and company. The rest of the material collected is....alright. Most of it is decent, but the last story collected contradicts the tone of the Russell/Santucci stories.
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Post by GLX on Nov 17, 2021 22:21:34 GMT
Abbott: 1973
A follow up to the surprisingly entertaining Abbott. What really makes the Abbott series special is how it juggles the time period in regards to race, sexuality, and gender. It's well thought out with a main character that's easy to get interested in. Supernatural elements are on the weaker side of things, but still fit nicely with the more realistic parts of the comic. Really hoping to see a sequel to this.
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Post by GLX on Dec 3, 2021 20:18:31 GMT
Batman/Fortnite: Zero Point
I'm not going to say that this was a great read, but this wasn't bad. The story, and the art is alright for the most part. Still, there's elements that are fun to process through even though the stakes might only be felt more by those who play Fortnite. The design on the hardcover version is slick, and the digital code bonus that comes with the physical edition makes it a good gift for those that play the game a lot.
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Post by GLX on Dec 14, 2021 19:54:42 GMT
Justice League: Death Metal
By no means is this essential reading. That doesn't mean it's not a bad read in terms of writing or the art. There's enough within the pages to be compelling. One thing that did stand out is it does follow up on the ending to Justice League Odyssey (for those who enjoyed the series like I did).
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Post by GLX on Sept 3, 2022 16:40:21 GMT
 Batman vol. 6: Abyss Is this an essential read? No. But is it still a good time? Most definitely. A fun story that gets referenced in the latest Deathstroke collection, this not only features a new villain that holds their own, but also involves Batman Inc. Throw in some dope art with a bonus Gotham Academy tale, and this is a winner. |
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