Reading #4 (of 6). This is probably a series with which I could have done without, but now I'm in it for the completist factor.
I do like the John Watson cover art, though.
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Saturday, September 22, 2007
World War Hulk
World War Hulk #4 continues the solid, up/down ride of the series, and is, frankly, a better part of the series than the mainline Incredible Hulk book.
Greg Pak is writing some top-notch scenes, and John Romita, Jr. and Klaus Janson's art is pretty. Gritty pretty, but pretty.
And we get some more "sideline Sentry" moments (and a little more info as to why he's sidelining), and the last two-page spread is one of the better "to-be-continued" spreads I've seen in a while.
Greg Pak is writing some top-notch scenes, and John Romita, Jr. and Klaus Janson's art is pretty. Gritty pretty, but pretty.
And we get some more "sideline Sentry" moments (and a little more info as to why he's sidelining), and the last two-page spread is one of the better "to-be-continued" spreads I've seen in a while.
Friday, September 21, 2007
Marvel Comics Presents
Marvel just relaunched their Marvel Comics Presents series, and issue #1 has a potpourri of three too-short prologues, the first installment of a Hellcat (Patsy Walker) story by Kathryn Immonen (and art by Stuart Immonen), the first of a 12-part Weapon Omega story by Rich Koslowski (art by Andrea Di Vito), and Spider-Man (Stuart Moore / Clayton Henry) and Thing (Nelson / Dave Sharpe) one-shots.
It's a bit a slow re-start for the series, but I'll probably hang out to see if it picks up.
The prologues are, again, too short, with only prologue #2 piquing my interest (thanks to the last panel).
I like the Hellcat story -- I think Kathryn Immonen's feminine writer sensibilities come through in a cool way, and the Stuart Immonen art is sharp and poppy.
"Weapon Omega"? Mheh. I mean, the Omega Flight limited series just didn't get anything done, and this series doesn't seem to be doing any more on that front. And I really don't like U.S. Agent (the Guy Gardner of the Marvel U he's not, no matter how hard they try).
The Spider-Man story is fun, if a bit throw-away, and Henry's work is really slick, and the Sotocolors ... colors ... are well-done. Moore's dialogue is spot-on, too, and the whole story is playful enough.
The Thing story is well laid out, wtih good use of panels, framing, and flashback devices, with a good sentimental vibe. I think it would have been better served as an additional story in a Fantastic Four annual, though.
So, the series gets another couple of issues to grab me.
It's a bit a slow re-start for the series, but I'll probably hang out to see if it picks up.
The prologues are, again, too short, with only prologue #2 piquing my interest (thanks to the last panel).
I like the Hellcat story -- I think Kathryn Immonen's feminine writer sensibilities come through in a cool way, and the Stuart Immonen art is sharp and poppy.
"Weapon Omega"? Mheh. I mean, the Omega Flight limited series just didn't get anything done, and this series doesn't seem to be doing any more on that front. And I really don't like U.S. Agent (the Guy Gardner of the Marvel U he's not, no matter how hard they try).
The Spider-Man story is fun, if a bit throw-away, and Henry's work is really slick, and the Sotocolors ... colors ... are well-done. Moore's dialogue is spot-on, too, and the whole story is playful enough.
The Thing story is well laid out, wtih good use of panels, framing, and flashback devices, with a good sentimental vibe. I think it would have been better served as an additional story in a Fantastic Four annual, though.
So, the series gets another couple of issues to grab me.
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Captain America
I just finished Captain America #30, and Ed Brubaker continues to amaze. the book's become a serial pulp noir spy thriller with multiple layers without the titular character.
And Steve Etping's layouts, perspectives, and background detail keep getting better and better. Check out Dr. Benjamin's study; Stark's monitors; the photo of Captain America, Bucky, Fury, and Dugan. Nice stuff.
And Steve Etping's layouts, perspectives, and background detail keep getting better and better. Check out Dr. Benjamin's study; Stark's monitors; the photo of Captain America, Bucky, Fury, and Dugan. Nice stuff.
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