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Comic Reviews: #0 issues
Sep. 17th, 2012 05:37 pmDC has released some "Before 52" issues to celebrate a year of their '52' relaunch, and I am not sure if it means that they are starting to re-number back at 1 again, but it certainly wouldn't surprise me.
As much as one would complain about 'The New 52', it appears to have worked. Well, I am okay with that. Though certainly, i am sure things like Avengers And Walking Dead helped, and Marvel did much the same thing to less fanfare, and dropped some killer series reboots (Captain America, Punisher, Daredevil)
Anyway, I liked the two books below quite a bit, No surprise that they are some of my favorite DC monthlies, though I am not much of a DC these days. I would also assume they should make good jumping on points for new readers, but we will see.
Action Comics #0- written by Grant Morrison - I really have enjoyed Morrison's take on Superman. I think it would take a little bit for the newbie to get up to speed, but once on board, I think most would like this.
This story offers up a memorable tale that reveals Superman's character and ties it in with a story of his cape that actually works as a sentimental aside. Superman is always a character that feels outdated or unrealistic, but Morrison consistently makes him a very likeable character. The nod to Mr Mxyzpltk will make the comic diehards cheer, and I really have no complaints- excellent art by Ben Oliver, and I think the back-up story (written by Sholly Fisch) is worthwhile, too.
It does touch on a few things that have happened in the last year, which will be lost on new readers. However, by fleshing out what he is trying to do (This is Clark Kent the early years - moving out on his own and providing early-career heroics in very classic superhero mode)
Not sure where Morrison is taking Supes next, but this little stop provides a story that works better than most one-shots and got me excited for the character again.
Batman #0- written by Scott Snyder- I am going to say a lot of the same things about Snyder's run on Batman as I said about Morrison. Overall, I have been very satisfied by his run. Occasionally, I feel he is veering a bit off, but would certainly recommend it. I will also say much the same about this comic. It's as good as any issue in the last year's run. It is also a great character piece, and the major players are all well-drawn by Snyder's story.
(As an aside, I have been picking up Batman because I like Snyder's writing. Of course, some might suggest that people would buy the title because of the lead character regardless, and if they did it very publicly and with colorful language, they might be Rob Liefeld.)
Like the above comic, this has excellent art (provided by Greg Capullo), has an excellent supplement story (written by James Tynion IV), and does an excellent job of covering the early years of the character. Also, like Action Comics, the back story of these well-known characters have gotten pretty convoluted in 52 continuity, and though these titles are immediately gratifying, I am not convinced they couldn't be a bit more new reader friendly.
I certainly recommend this as a stand-alone, though. The opening scene is positively Tarantino-esque, and will leave a strong imprint. Snyder backs this up with a solidly written interaction between Bruce Wayne and Commissioner Gordon, giving this book solid marks on both the action and interaction side.
As much as one would complain about 'The New 52', it appears to have worked. Well, I am okay with that. Though certainly, i am sure things like Avengers And Walking Dead helped, and Marvel did much the same thing to less fanfare, and dropped some killer series reboots (Captain America, Punisher, Daredevil)
Anyway, I liked the two books below quite a bit, No surprise that they are some of my favorite DC monthlies, though I am not much of a DC these days. I would also assume they should make good jumping on points for new readers, but we will see.
Action Comics #0- written by Grant Morrison - I really have enjoyed Morrison's take on Superman. I think it would take a little bit for the newbie to get up to speed, but once on board, I think most would like this.
This story offers up a memorable tale that reveals Superman's character and ties it in with a story of his cape that actually works as a sentimental aside. Superman is always a character that feels outdated or unrealistic, but Morrison consistently makes him a very likeable character. The nod to Mr Mxyzpltk will make the comic diehards cheer, and I really have no complaints- excellent art by Ben Oliver, and I think the back-up story (written by Sholly Fisch) is worthwhile, too.
It does touch on a few things that have happened in the last year, which will be lost on new readers. However, by fleshing out what he is trying to do (This is Clark Kent the early years - moving out on his own and providing early-career heroics in very classic superhero mode)
Not sure where Morrison is taking Supes next, but this little stop provides a story that works better than most one-shots and got me excited for the character again.
Batman #0- written by Scott Snyder- I am going to say a lot of the same things about Snyder's run on Batman as I said about Morrison. Overall, I have been very satisfied by his run. Occasionally, I feel he is veering a bit off, but would certainly recommend it. I will also say much the same about this comic. It's as good as any issue in the last year's run. It is also a great character piece, and the major players are all well-drawn by Snyder's story.
(As an aside, I have been picking up Batman because I like Snyder's writing. Of course, some might suggest that people would buy the title because of the lead character regardless, and if they did it very publicly and with colorful language, they might be Rob Liefeld.)
Like the above comic, this has excellent art (provided by Greg Capullo), has an excellent supplement story (written by James Tynion IV), and does an excellent job of covering the early years of the character. Also, like Action Comics, the back story of these well-known characters have gotten pretty convoluted in 52 continuity, and though these titles are immediately gratifying, I am not convinced they couldn't be a bit more new reader friendly.
I certainly recommend this as a stand-alone, though. The opening scene is positively Tarantino-esque, and will leave a strong imprint. Snyder backs this up with a solidly written interaction between Bruce Wayne and Commissioner Gordon, giving this book solid marks on both the action and interaction side.
