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sdelmonteIt's two Waids and Cooke. But before we get to the reviews,does anyone know if the new issue of Gargoyles came out? It was listed, but my shop didn't get my copy.
All-Flash 1 - So remember how I posted that Waid was returning to the Flash this fall? Seems DC was even faster than I expected (appropriately) as both he and Wally West are back in this one-shot bridging the gap between the death of Bart in the last issue of the new series and the return of the previous series. Wally is back, just in time to seek justice for the death of his protege.
This isn't the greatest thing ever, as it grows out of a hero death I could have done without. But it's Waid picking up from where he left off with Wally in the 90s. The voice is spot on perfect, as is the mindset of a hero who stops a bit short of revenge (though I do wish he could have just trusted Inertia to the law instead devising his own punishment). The issue was mainly designed to establish the new status quo. Wally and Linda are back, and the twins we last saw as babies are tweens, and have their own powers. It will be family heroics from the man who made such things work in Fantastic Four.
I just wish we could have gotten the Speedster Family West without killing Bart. But that's not Waid's fault, and I expect good things from him.
The Brave and the Bold 5 - It's Batman in the 31st century, freed from Tharok by the Legion of Super-Heroes but also trying to get away from them to do Something to save the day. As with previous issues, it's the Not Entirely Dark Knight and while I like this version of the character, I don't quite get where Waid is coming from. The Legion are the Legion, written as well as in their own book (the book Waid just left). But while there is fun to be had, five issues of one diffuse story doesn't quite work. I will see how it ends, but I am still not sure this is worth my money. Even with the Perez art.
The Spirit - The Octopus has planted a nuke in Central City, and the Spirit needs Silk Satin's help to defuse it. Assuming she can remember who she is in time.
It's that kind of plot, but Cooke makes it works with a deft script, great art, and strong character play across the board. I've just had the pleasure of reading one of DC's Spirit Archives books, and it's clear that without getting stuck in the 40s, Cooke has the, er, spirit of The Spirit in each issue of this book. I'm finally ready to say that it's something more people should be reading, even if Cooke can be a little unsubtle at times with the satire. The characters are likable and believable, and the Spirit is a refreshing change from the usual overserious heroes. He's one of the good guys, and he's competent, but he's a far cry from Batman and Superman. And he has a sense of humor.
So let me recommend that you buy this book. It's a fun, unique, and unpredictable approach to super-heroes.
All-Flash 1 - So remember how I posted that Waid was returning to the Flash this fall? Seems DC was even faster than I expected (appropriately) as both he and Wally West are back in this one-shot bridging the gap between the death of Bart in the last issue of the new series and the return of the previous series. Wally is back, just in time to seek justice for the death of his protege.
This isn't the greatest thing ever, as it grows out of a hero death I could have done without. But it's Waid picking up from where he left off with Wally in the 90s. The voice is spot on perfect, as is the mindset of a hero who stops a bit short of revenge (though I do wish he could have just trusted Inertia to the law instead devising his own punishment). The issue was mainly designed to establish the new status quo. Wally and Linda are back, and the twins we last saw as babies are tweens, and have their own powers. It will be family heroics from the man who made such things work in Fantastic Four.
I just wish we could have gotten the Speedster Family West without killing Bart. But that's not Waid's fault, and I expect good things from him.
The Brave and the Bold 5 - It's Batman in the 31st century, freed from Tharok by the Legion of Super-Heroes but also trying to get away from them to do Something to save the day. As with previous issues, it's the Not Entirely Dark Knight and while I like this version of the character, I don't quite get where Waid is coming from. The Legion are the Legion, written as well as in their own book (the book Waid just left). But while there is fun to be had, five issues of one diffuse story doesn't quite work. I will see how it ends, but I am still not sure this is worth my money. Even with the Perez art.
The Spirit - The Octopus has planted a nuke in Central City, and the Spirit needs Silk Satin's help to defuse it. Assuming she can remember who she is in time.
It's that kind of plot, but Cooke makes it works with a deft script, great art, and strong character play across the board. I've just had the pleasure of reading one of DC's Spirit Archives books, and it's clear that without getting stuck in the 40s, Cooke has the, er, spirit of The Spirit in each issue of this book. I'm finally ready to say that it's something more people should be reading, even if Cooke can be a little unsubtle at times with the satire. The characters are likable and believable, and the Spirit is a refreshing change from the usual overserious heroes. He's one of the good guys, and he's competent, but he's a far cry from Batman and Superman. And he has a sense of humor.
So let me recommend that you buy this book. It's a fun, unique, and unpredictable approach to super-heroes.
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Date: Jul. 20th, 2007 03:42 am (UTC)And now that you mention it, Brave & the Bold is starting to lose me too. GL-Supergirl was genuinely fun, but aside from that, this really hasn't been all that great.
By the way, I know you don't read it, but this week's Checkmate was really well done. The main event is the reunion of Fire and Ice which Rucka handles beautifully. And what with a new development between Mr. Terrific and Sasha, this turned out to be a very unexpected 'Love & Friendship' issue. A great job by Mr. Rucka.