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Batman Incorporated #9 Review

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May 052013
 

by Dylan Duarte, CMRO Contributing Writer

Batman Incorporated

Issue #9

Written by Grant Morrison, Art by Chris Burnham

Published: May 2013

Batman Inc. #9, like Batman and Batman and Robin, is dealing with the Requiem story and the immediate fallout of Damien’s death. Unlike the other two titles, which had Batman furiously patrolling the streets of Gotham and taking his turmoil out on criminal scum, Batman Inc. gives plenty of screen time to the other members of Batman Inc., as well showing some more of the battle where Robin lost his life. After all, Batman Inc. is the title where Robin actually died at the hands of Heretic. The few glimpses of the battle show the Bat-family trying to keep it together while continuing to battle Heretic and other Leviathan henchman. It’s powerful, emotional stuff.

Leviathan continues to hold Wayne Tower hostage and speak out against Batman Incorporated. The ease in which they’re influencing the world and turning so many people against Batman and his allies is shocking. People around the world are denouncing Batman and blaming the Bat-family for the rises in crime. Gotham City shuts down all cooperation with Batman and legally forbids him from operating within the city. There’s a brilliant three-panel moment where Harvey Bullock gestures to Commissioner Gordon to hide the Batman communicator on his collar. At least I think it’s a communicator. I can’t keep track of all this Bat-nonsense.

Heretic is a truly terrifying villain, especially now that his power seems to be going to his head and even Talia is losing control of him. As scary as Talia and Leviathan is, Heretic is much scarier, especially considering his origin and what he truly is.

Morrison continues to excel at writing the Dark Knight, but I’ll reserve my final judgment for when his run ends soon. This may be unfair of me, but I’m always weary when writers jump on titles and do something big like this, like they’re just trying to stir things up and make their mark rather than putting the story first.

Aquaman #18 Review

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May 052013
 

by Dylan Duarte, CMRO Contributing Writer

Aquaman

Issue #18

Written by Geoff Johns, Art by Paul Pelletier

Published: May 2013

Aquaman is far from the most popular DC hero. His ability to talk to fish has been the butt of many jokes, and if he’s put in the hands of incapable writer, he can come off as a joke himself. Fortunately, Geoff Johns is not one of those writers.

Arthur Curry is once again the King of Atlantis, despite some objection. His first order of business is to find out who on the surface has been stealing Atlantean weapons, weapons that are being used in various crimes. There’s a lot of hostility towards humans amongst the Atlanteans and trying to keep that peace is difficult, especially when humans are stealing from the Atlanteans. It doesn’t help that some believe Arthur shouldn’t be sitting on the throne.

Meanwhile, the cranky old Atlantean from last issue returns, breaking through the Antarctic surface in a spectacular debut. His identity is unknown, but his intimidating presence is undeniable, and I’m more than curious to find out who he is and what he wants. Will he be the one to unite Atlantis, when they rise against him? I think it’s very likely that whoever he is, some Atlanteans will rejoice at his return, namely those that oppose Arthur.

Geoff Johns writes a handful of DC titles and he regularly proves his mastery as a scribe. There was a time where I wanted nothing to do with Aquaman and would maybe make a rare exception if it was the one-handed, bearded Arthur Curry. Johns has made the character interesting again, in no small part by making Atlantis interesting again. I’m looking forward to seeing where he takes both the mystery Atlantean and this confrontation with Scavenger, the man who’s been stealing the weapons.

Batman #18 Review

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Apr 092013
 

by Dylan Duarte, CMRO Contributing Writer

Batman

Issue #18

Written by Scott Snyder, Art by Andy Kubert

Published: May 2013

In case I haven’t made it clear in previous reviews, Scott Snyder’s current take on the Dark Knight may be my favorite run of anything ever. Batman’s my favorite superhero of all time and Snyder has been hitting it out of the park with his portrayal. That’s why issue #18 pains me so. I hope that what’s unfolding isn’t going to a permanent thing and I’ll tell you why.

Damien Wayne just died. The current Robin and Bruce Wayne’s only child was killed during a fight. Batman is in something of a tailspin. He hasn’t slept, he hasn’t shaven, and his grieving process involves being unnecessarily violent with small-time crooks. This is where Harper comes in. We met Harper a while back. She’s something of a technical whiz and uses her skills to track down Batman to talk some sense into him. Their dynamic feels very similar, because it feels very much like Batman and Robin.

Robin just died and, in a sense, he’s already been replaced. Like I said, this might not be a permanent thing, and I certainly hope it isn’t. We don’t even get one issue of Batman feeling alone, because another kid sidekick is shoved into his life. It’s not a bad story on its own. Harper is a semi-interesting character and having her take it upon herself to seek out and give Batman a pep-talk is kind of cool, but I can’t get around how repetitive it feels. Leave it alone for one issue and let me get a little bit of the solo, loner Batman that I fell in love with. It was pretty cool seeing Batman on the edge and I wouldn’t enjoyed a few issues of him crossing the line, but no, there’s always a kid to muck things up.

Tiny Titans #1 Review

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Apr 082013
 

by Lindsay Young, CMRO Contributing Writer

Tiny Titans

Issue #1

Written by Franco, Art by Art Baltazar

Published: April 2008

Just like the title suggests, this book shrinks the Teen Titans down into cute little chibis and re-imagines them in a school-like setting. Naturally, they get into various entanglements and shenanigans, none of which really seem to amount to anything. Aside from the novelty of seeing these characters chibi-fied, there’s just not much here to substantiate an entire issue.

The art is very stylized, so as always, it falls under the ‘your mileage may vary’ umbrella. It’s cute rather than pretty or inventive. It’s reminiscent of Charles Shultz’s Peanuts comic strips, but the format is closer to an Archie comic book, with several little stories occasionally broken up by shorter ‘gag’ comics. The stories aren’t really connected to each other in any observable way beyond carrying over the setting and characters, and they never really stray too far from one another in terms of tone and content.

Writing-wise, it seems to be aimed at very young children. There’s not much here for an older or more accomplished reader, even if you are a fan of these characters. It rests on cute and doesn’t do much beyond that. Even for children, though, the plot-lines are pretty bland and uninteresting— wouldn’t a child rather read about a superhero saving the day than a gag about Wonder Girl wearing jeans?

A series like this has to rely on the charm of the character interactions or the strength of the gags, neither of which are particularly remarkable here. It’s vaguely cute and completely inoffensive, but I’m not sure I get much out of it as an adult reader. There’s just not much to say about it. I’m not sure I’d recommend this to anyone but very small children.

Batman and Robin #18 Review

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Apr 062013
 

by Dylan Duarte, CMRO Contributing Writer

Batman and Robin

Issue #18

Written by Peter Tomasi, Art by Pat Gleason

Published: May 2009

Like the rest of the Bat-titles, Batman and Robin #18 deals with the passing of Damian Wayne. Batman #18 was a bit of a shock for me, as it was the first issue of Scott Snyder’s amazing run that I really didn’t like. Batman and Robin #18, on the other hand, totally shines. Writer Peter J. Tomasi takes the story in a similar direction that Snyder does – Batman handling his grief through violence – but there are a few touches that make the issue stand out. Plus, unlike Batman #18, there’s no annoying kid sidekick.

The most ingenious thing about Batman and Robin #18 is that there’s no dialogue throughout. Not one single peep. There doesn’t need to be. We know what every character is thinking. The silent moments are always the most powerful moments of a story anyway, and seeing tears stream down Alfred’s face is too heartbreaking for words. And who is Batman going to talk to now that Robin is gone? He’s back to being the silent hero and once again that silence says more than words ever could.

We’ve been through all of this before. Batman is no stranger to personal tragedy. And while I may not like the decision to kill of Damien, Batman and Robin #18 is a wonderful. Pat Gleason and John Kalisz really step up their game, too, delivering some beautiful panels. One splash page in particular is truly great. This is a powerful issue and it’s going to be interesting to see how Batman continues to handle things. There’s a scene where Gordon, Bullock, and a handful of Gotham police respond to the bat-signal, only to discover dozens of criminals incapacitated on the Gotham PD roof. Batman excels at cleaning up low-level trash when he’s angry, but what happens when he comes up against a veteran villain in his current state?

The Savage Hawkman #17 Review

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Apr 012013
 

by Dylan Duarte, CMRO Contributing Writer

The Savage Hawkman

Issue #17

Written by Tom Defalco, Art by Joe Bennett

Published: April 2013

At one point while reading Hawkman, I actually had to flip back to the cover to make sure that this was a new comic. Sure enough, the month listed is April 2013, but you really could have fooled me. Tom DeFalco is a recognized name in the world of comic books, because the guy has been writing them for almost forty years. And it shows. By god does it show.

That isn’t a condemnation. DeFalco is a good writer and a creative man, but his comics are still very, very text-heavy and very reminiscent of the comic books of old. Carter Hall, Hawkman’s alter ego, is constantly surrounded by thought balloons, which express everything that goes through his head in unnecessary detail. In the time it took me to read issue #17, I could’ve easily put away two books written by a newer writer. Now, is that a bad thing? Well, yes and no. It’s always disappointing shelling out $3.99 for a comic book and zooming through it in ten minutes. It’s nice to get a good amount of reading for your money. At the same time, it can get really boring and at times grind the comic to a halt.

In general, I liked it. I like DeFalco’s Hawkman, I like how he carries himself, and the battle between two of Hawkman’s foes – Garrano and his crew versus Xerxes and Ironsides – is fun to watch play out. It’s the inclusion of Aviva Metula that really makes things interesting. She’s a fascinating character with a really cool and unique power and I’d almost rather have her headlining a comic over Hawkman.

DeFalco’s style is very wordy, something that comic books evolved out of years ago. And yet here’s DeFalco, still plugging away and doing his thing, and I have immense respect for that. It may not produce my favorite comic books, but it’s not bad, and it’s nostalgic as hell.

Batman Incorporated #8 Review

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Mar 272013
 

by Dylan Duarte, CMRO Contributing Writer

Batman Incorporated

Issue #8

Written by Grant Morrison, Art by Chris Burnham

Published: April 2013

If you haven’t read Batman Incorporated #8, don’t read past this first paragraph. Here’s my spoiler-free review: it’s good. Grant Morrison is at his best when he’s writing the caped crusader and he’s still going strong. Issue #8 is a game changer. In comics, there’s always the question of how long it will be before the game changes back. I can’t answer that, but the events of this issue change things in a big way and that change will be felt throughout the entire Bat-family, if not the entire DC universe. This is a thumbs up.
Spoilers ahead.
So that happened. Damian Wayne has only been around since 2006 (if you don’t count Batman’s unnamed infant child who appeared in a 1987 story), and just as Grant Morrison brought him into this world, with Batman Incorporated #8, he takes him out. Damian went out swinging, just as everyone would expect. If that’s not sad enough, he was killed by an aged clone of himself, the Heretic. Even worse, his own mother had a hand in it. The Batman mythos is no stranger to tragedy and Grant Morrison just added what is possibly the saddest chapter to the Dark Knight’s story.
It’ll no doubt be interesting to see how Batman deals with this tragedy. He’s a character who’s notoriously good at burying his emotion deep down and not letting it show, but this might be the biggest blow yet. And it’s not just Batman who will be grieving, as the Bat-family is bigger than ever. This is a dark time in this particular universe and hopefully it will lead to some truly deep, compelling comic books.
Alright, let’s starting taking bets on when Damian is coming to back. Oh, did you forget that this is the world of comic books.

Justice League of America #1 Review

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Mar 172013
 

by Dylan Duarte, CMRO Contributing Writer

Justice League of America

Issue #1

Written by Geoff Johns, Art by David Finch

Published: April 2013

I mostly read Marvel, so while I’m familiar with Yost, Brubaker, Bendis, Fraction, Remender, etc, I don’t know a lot about DC’s current stable of writers. That’s why I was happy to see that Justice League of America was written by DC mainstay (and CCO since 2010) Geoff Johns. And while I don’t know if his name is pronounced “Jeff” or “Gee-off” (probably the former), I do know that Johns knows how to weave a hell of a tale and he apparently hasn’t lost his touch.

Becoming increasingly weary of the Justice League – Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, and the like – America is looking to create a new Justice League of America, one that can defend the country from the original League, if need be. Amanda Waller asks Colonel Steve Trevor, former head of A.R.G.U.S., to head up the new team.

This debut issue takes place primarily in Waller reveals to Trevor the heroes she wants to recruit for the new JLA. There’s plenty of hostile back and forth as Trevor shoots down each and every one of her ideas as unlikely recruits; not that he has any say in the matter. The issue’s action is confined to flashes of the heroes in question, as well as an unfolding story as the Justice League chases after a masked man running through a forest. His identity is a mystery, but it’s revealed by the issue’s end.

Justice League of America #1 serves to wet your whistle and get you sufficiently pumped for what’s to come and it does that job well. There are a few really cool characters involved with the new JLA, as well as a few I’m not too familiar with, and I’m excited to see what sort of train wreck transpires when they all try to work together.

Nightwing #17 Review

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Mar 112013
 

by Dylan Duarte, CMRO Contributing Writer

Nightwing

Issue #17

Written by Kyle Higgins, Art by Juan Jose Ryp

Published: April 2013

As I mentioned in my review of Batman #17, I’ve been more excited about the fallout from Death of the Family than I was the actual conclusion. Issues like Nightwing #17 are why. While not an amazing issues, it’s fun to see the usual calm and collected Nightwing trying to hold it together in the aftermath of the Joker’s rampage. Nightwing was possibly hit the hardest, losing some close friends from the circus, and it’s hard not to take satisfaction in the way he manhandles criminals in this issue.

The best part of the issue is Robin. I’ve only gotten back into Batman comics just recently, but it seems like in the ever growing Bat-family – Batman, Robin, Batgirl, Nightwing, Red Robin, and, to a lesser extent, Red Hood – Robin doesn’t get as much attention as the rest of them. In a way it makes sense, as he is a kid, but Damian Wayne is wise far beyond his years. He is the son of Bruce Wayne, after all. In Nightwing #17 he really shows off what he has to offer, giving Nightwing some pretty solid advice in a way that only a kid could. Robin and Nightwing make a pretty good duo and I wouldn’t mind seeing them team up for some real action some time in the future.

I only hope that the impact Death of the Family had on everyone doesn’t vanish completely in the coming issues. I’m sure it won’t be as prominent as it was in this issue, but I hope it’s still there, lingering the background, threating to crack the family even more. The end of this issue teases an exciting new arc, and while I’m eager to check it out, I hope that Dick Grayson is still a little rough around the edges.

Batman #17 Review

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Mar 092013
 

by Dylan Duarte, CMRO Contributing Writer

Batman

Issue #17

Written by Scott Snyder, Art by Greg Capullo

Published: April 2013

Batman is one of my all-time favorite comic book characters. As someone who’s read plenty of Batman comics in his life, I think Scott Snyder writes the character better than anyone has in years. His debut arc, The Court of Owls, was utterly fantastic and one of my favorite Batman stories of all time. With Batman 17, he wraps up his second story arc, Death of the Family, which sees the return of the Joker. After how good Snyder’s writing has been, Death of the Family turned out to be a little lackluster.

By no stretch of the imagination am I claiming that it was bad. It wasn’t. It was good. Very, very good. Snyder made his mark on the Batman mythos and on the never ending relationship between The Dark Knight and the Clown Prince of Crime. Snyder doesn’t just understand Batman, he understands the Joker, too. Most importantly, he understands their relationship in ways that few writers have and he manages to add even more depth to it.

I feel like this might be a “can’t see the forest for the trees” situation. Right now, having just wrapped up Death of the Family, I don’t feel as if the finale was as epic as it felt it was going to be in the issues leading up to it. Then again, maybe that’s the joke. Maybe the Joker accomplished exactly what he set out to and we’re going to see that fallout unfold in all of the Bat-family titles in the coming months. Time will tell just how big of an impact Death of the Family will have, but don’t mistake my hesitation for displeasure. Death of the Family was wonderful, a worthy follow-up to The Court of Owls and honestly, I applaud Snyder for taking the easy way out.

Perez Laments Difficulty of Superman Run

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Jun 262012
 

by Josh Starnes, CMRO Editor

George Perez was not sorry to leave the New 52 relaunch of Superman, the legendary comic book artist revealed Monday in an interview during the WGBS Superman Celebration.

“It was not the experience I wanted it to be,” he said.

Perez had been hired to write the series and break down the pages for the finish artists working with him. His remit was to launch the character as a blank slate, alongside Grant Morrison’s Action Comics, as part of DC’s line wide re-launch.

However, the scope of the re-launch, and Superman’s place in it, put Perez’s books in the cross-hairs of DC executives anxious for the risky re-launch to be a success, Perez said.

“When you are writing major characters you sometimes have to make a lot of compromises … an unfortunately not through any fault of Dan Didio … a lot of people were now making decisions, they were constantly going against each other, contradicting, again in mid-story.”

The result, he said, was that very little of what was published reflected his actual plans for the book.

“What you read, I don’t know. Because the fact is that, after I wrote it I was having such a frustration that I told them” ‘here, this is my script. If you change it, that’s your prerogative, but don’t tell me.”

Part of the difficulty also stemmed from Perez being isolated from other decisions which would affect how he wrote the book. Among other things, he was not told that Morrison was going to be re-launching Action Comics at the same time, or that it would be set five years before his stories.

“It was the same as doing Wonder Woman, where I was basically given a full year to get her established,” he said.

In 1986, following the successful Crisis on Infinite Earths DC relaunched its entire line with clean slate continuity in order to bring in new readers. Perez was picked to write and draw the re-launch of Wonder Woman.

Perez left Superman after issue #6 and was replaced by Keith Giffen. DC Comics has announced Giffen will depart the title after issue #12.

Worlds’ Finest #1 Review

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May 152012
 

by Lindsay Young, CMRO Contributing Writer

Worlds’ Finest

Issue #1

Written by Paul Levitz, Art by George Perez

Published: July 2012

Anything with Huntress in it draws my attention immediately, and World’s Finest #1 proves, thankfully, to be just as likeable as I hoped it would be. The team up of Huntress and Power Girl is a neat attraction of opposites, straight down to their physical appearances and costuming. Despite that, they have some really fun chemistry and a compelling history together. Both characters bounce off each other charmingly. It’s a pairing I want to see more of as they bop around having adventures and kicking ass, trying to get home.

The art is impressive too. There’s a good variety of action, a real sense of motion, and character expressions are fairly lively. The colouring is solid, and it’s a nice-looking issue on all counts.

This issue is a lot of set-up, but it moves along at a good speed. It succeeded in getting me invested in the story in a fairly short amount of pages. While at times it feels a little overwhelming–it might be difficult to start with this issue for a newcomer to both characters–it’s not too inaccessible. I haven’t been following all the storylines leading up to this point, but the flashback involving the girls coming to their new Earth was enough to get me invested and intrigued by where they (and the series) were going. In terms of a first issue, it seems to have accomplished many of its goals.

World’s Finest #1 jets along at a nice, quick pace, and the storyline drops just enough hints to intrigue. While it’s obviously hampered by having to set up so much premise, it gives itself a lot of room to grow and progress. I’m excited about it, and while it’s not perfect, it’s a ton of fun and definitely worth picking up for the characters alone.

All Star Superman #1 Review

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May 102012
 

by Lindsay Young, CMRO Contributing Writer

All-Star Superman

Issue #1

Written by Grant Morrison, Art by Frank Quitely

Published: January 2006

What I like about the art and layout of this issue is that it seems to take broad strokes. The panels are large and few as opposed to small and many. The colouring from scene to scene seems to take on certain themes, combining certain colours together that really pop. One man wears a coat full of gradient colours. Superman’s blue suit is juxtaposed by the bright yellows of the burning sun. It’s one of the more unique-looking Superman titles I’ve read, and while the lineart itself isn’t what I’m usually into, I can’t help appreciating it here. It’s just a ton of fun to look at, forget about reading the actual story!

But the story itself isn’t bad either. Superman saving a bunch of scientists from a sun-related disaster orchestrated by Lex Luthor? What’s not to like! The unexpected effects it has on Superman’s biology makes up a pretty clever scheme, too, and it begs several (good!) questions about what it will mean for humanity, and for Superman himself. Without giving too much away, the issue quickly and effectively sets up a really compelling drama, and it’s to the issue’s credit that it feels so short, but conveys as much of a punch as it does.

While Superman is pretty unemotional about things on the surface, Luthor is his perfect foil. He grins and threatens, and seems more determined than ever to put an end to Superman in the most insidious way possible. The motivation they give him for ‘amping up his game,’ so to speak, is a really clever one. Not only does it comment on the enduring rivalry between the two, but it says something about Superman too, in how his invulnerability can occasionally be a target and a weakness to his enemies.

I was unexpectedly drawn in by this issue. I enjoy Superman, but rarely am I truly intrigued by him. This first issue seems to promise a great and compelling story.

Green Lantern Rebirth #1 Reivew

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May 092012
 

by Lindsay Young, CMRO Contributing Writer

Green Lantern Rebirth

Issue #1

Written by Geoff Johns, Art by Ethan van Sciver

Published: December 2004

Green Lantern Rebirth has a lot of exposition stuffed into its panels, and it’s not particularly bad exposition, but it’s enough to make me think they were concerned about new fans picking this issue up and having it serve as their introduction to the character. Green Lantern has always struck me as a title with tons and tons of history, and it’s arguably less accessible than something like Batman or Spiderman. To some degree I think all comics worry about alienating new fans (no pun intended), and I can’t say that I think this is a great introduction for a new fan, but in terms of someone decently familiar with Green Lantern’s history? I think it’s alright.

The art is nice and atmospheric, it’s fairly expressive, and it has a good variety of angles and colours. It’s got a decent sense of motion to it, and a couple unique and memorable images (the green lantern ring on the tip of an arrow, for example).

The premise of Hal Jordan being taken over by a vengeful entity with a sick sense of humour is pretty interesting, and there’s an emotional weight to the issue that rings true. The issue deftly gets across a sense that something big has just happened, and people are still recovering from it. The details of the spectre’s motivations and his hold on Hal are also interesting, and it’s poised to make for decent drama in the future.

The story itself seems to be mostly recapping previous events from another series, which is why I can’t call it a great starting point for a new fan. Again, though, for fans who have followed Hal Jordan thus far, and for fans who know enough about the character’s history to jump in feet-first, I think it’s an effective set-up issue.

Detective Comics #854 Review (Elegy)

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Apr 302012
 

by Lindsay Young, CMRO Contributing Writer

Detective Comics #854

Issue #3

Written by Greg Ruka, Art by J.H. Williams III

Published: August 2009

I admit to not reading tons of Batman comics, but since I was given this issue at a convention, I figured I’d give it a shot. Turns out it’s a visually stunning issue with heaps and heaps of gritty, gothic atmosphere, exactly what I like when I do pick up the odd Batman storyline on occasion. The colouring is just fantastic- lots of stark shades, very dark in tone but brightened up by select bits of bright, bright red in Batwoman’s hair and costume.

I love this artwork. There’s subtlety to the movements of the characters, their expressions and body language. The panels are laid out in interesting ways, and there’s a nice variety of angles. Important, too, is that the women are drawn in such a way that highlights their ridiculous proportions or objectifying poses. More than that, the character designs are fairly diverse and interesting, especially when a new villain introduces herself later on.

The storyline itself in this issue is also a nice mix of crimefighting and personal drama, and neither feels melodramatic. In fact, I found the real life portions of Kate’s life–her failed dating life, her struggling with past battle wounds–to be just as atmospheric as the dark, shadowy action scenes that frame it.

It’s a transitional chapter in a lot of ways, but if the aim of this issue was to intrigue me into following the Batwoman series, it really was an effective hook. While there’s not much to say yet about the story, I’m in love with the artwork and the subtlety in the dialogue and character interactions. I’m more than surprised at just how much I enjoyed it. For the art alone, it’s worth checking out. Everything else isn’t too shabby either.

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