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1. You would think that a fan of comics and of Joss Whedon would be excited by Avengers. And yet, I am not. Maybe because it's the wrong company, and the wrong heroes within that company. Maybe it's a feeling that nothing Joss does these days won't annoy me at some level. (See recent issues of Buffy in regard to that.) Maybe it's just a certain weariness with blockbusters. But I just don't feel excited. Oh, I'll see the film. I'll probably like it. But I am lot more interested in the lower budget Spidey reboot. And even the seriously creepy but seriously intriguing Prometheus.
2. Let's talk actual comics. DC launched a few new series today. I bought three. Dial H is very weird and looks great and has an actual new character in the lead role, but didn't quite wow me. Let's say it has potential. Earth 2 is very entertaining and looks great, but was just shy of being a great comic despite a moving opening sequence. And Worlds' Finest, to my surprise and delight, was a total hoot. I am enjoying a lot of New 52 comics, but precious few are fun. Worlds' Finest was fun. And smart. And looks amazing. And treats its females leads like people and not sex objects. This could be the start of something big.
3. Haven't talked much about the other comics I am reading of late. Nothing I am reading is bad, but they are a mixed bag. As noted, the current Buffy comic is problematic. Angel and Faith is strong, though. I am still reading about 12 of the New 52 comics, and recommend Batman and Robin, Batgirl and Swamp Thing as the strongest month in and month. Justice League is really goofy, but it's tons of fun. And if you imagine Green Lantern's dialogue in Nathan Filion's voice, it's even better. There are still flaws with pacing in many of these series, and a lot of the changes from old continuity to new still rankle. But I am generally pleased, if rarely ecstatic.
2. Let's talk actual comics. DC launched a few new series today. I bought three. Dial H is very weird and looks great and has an actual new character in the lead role, but didn't quite wow me. Let's say it has potential. Earth 2 is very entertaining and looks great, but was just shy of being a great comic despite a moving opening sequence. And Worlds' Finest, to my surprise and delight, was a total hoot. I am enjoying a lot of New 52 comics, but precious few are fun. Worlds' Finest was fun. And smart. And looks amazing. And treats its females leads like people and not sex objects. This could be the start of something big.
3. Haven't talked much about the other comics I am reading of late. Nothing I am reading is bad, but they are a mixed bag. As noted, the current Buffy comic is problematic. Angel and Faith is strong, though. I am still reading about 12 of the New 52 comics, and recommend Batman and Robin, Batgirl and Swamp Thing as the strongest month in and month. Justice League is really goofy, but it's tons of fun. And if you imagine Green Lantern's dialogue in Nathan Filion's voice, it's even better. There are still flaws with pacing in many of these series, and a lot of the changes from old continuity to new still rankle. But I am generally pleased, if rarely ecstatic.
