New Comics: February
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bedsitter23Heavy on the Marvel and the Bendis
Nova #1 (Marvel-Now) - written by Jeph Loeb- I really wanted to like this book. I like Loeb's writing and Marvel seems to really want to promote it. Plus, Ed McGuinness's art is amazing. The first few pages in, though i was ready to give up. I don't know know the Nova backstory and the protagonist kid is pretty basic.
In fact, the whole story feels like it has been done before. The main character is a Peter Parker variation and the story is that of a kid who doesn't believe his dad's fantastic stories about being a superhero (There's some Superman touches here, too). The story does pick up at the end, which does provide some promise for the series.
In a lot of ways, this doesn't feel 'grand' enough to be a Major two title. It feels like a lesser-known press trying to sell a generic hero. It's hard to imagine Nova taken with as much seriousness as the rest of the marvelverse.
So, I am torn. I really was excited about this series, but the first issue is a bit of a disappointment. I think a lot of readers aren't going to make the jump to issue 2. That said, there was enough things to keep my interest. i have to decide if I am in for the long haul.
Powers Bureau #1 (Marvel/Icon)- written by Brian Michael Bendis- This is at least the third relaunch of Bendis's Powers gang. He inevitably seems to hit a delay which slows the series momentum. This likely also will be a possible jumping on place if the TV series goes on at FX (which it appears to still be).
Bendis also mentions that his original plan to call this Powers FBI only resulted in more redtape and slowdown in getting the series out.
In a way, I am ready to see this series close (even thought this is a new beginning). I am not sure if others feel the same, but we have had 70+ issues.
That said, Bendis does everything right here. It is probably as gross and "mature" as he has ever been, but it also feels grounded and accessible.
In any case, it really works here. It should do well with new and old fans. It re-launches the series by reminding you of what made it great in the first place.
Uncanny X-Men #1 (Marvel/Now)- written by Brian Michael Bendis- I have really been happy with Bendis's take on the X-Men. Similarly to what he did with the Avengers, Bendis is tying this in with his All New X-Men title, and creating a series that interacts, but also stands alone.
Cyclops is the star here, and the plot on this series seems to be around him and stopping him. It succeeds as a big event title.
Chris Bachalo's art is great and Bendis really opens things with a running start- the plot draws you in and leaves you with an ending that makes you want to see where this is going.
At this point, probably most comic fans have an opinion on Bendis's superhero work, but this is a really strong showing, and will be a necessary pull.
Nova #1 (Marvel-Now) - written by Jeph Loeb- I really wanted to like this book. I like Loeb's writing and Marvel seems to really want to promote it. Plus, Ed McGuinness's art is amazing. The first few pages in, though i was ready to give up. I don't know know the Nova backstory and the protagonist kid is pretty basic.
In fact, the whole story feels like it has been done before. The main character is a Peter Parker variation and the story is that of a kid who doesn't believe his dad's fantastic stories about being a superhero (There's some Superman touches here, too). The story does pick up at the end, which does provide some promise for the series.
In a lot of ways, this doesn't feel 'grand' enough to be a Major two title. It feels like a lesser-known press trying to sell a generic hero. It's hard to imagine Nova taken with as much seriousness as the rest of the marvelverse.
So, I am torn. I really was excited about this series, but the first issue is a bit of a disappointment. I think a lot of readers aren't going to make the jump to issue 2. That said, there was enough things to keep my interest. i have to decide if I am in for the long haul.
Powers Bureau #1 (Marvel/Icon)- written by Brian Michael Bendis- This is at least the third relaunch of Bendis's Powers gang. He inevitably seems to hit a delay which slows the series momentum. This likely also will be a possible jumping on place if the TV series goes on at FX (which it appears to still be).
Bendis also mentions that his original plan to call this Powers FBI only resulted in more redtape and slowdown in getting the series out.
In a way, I am ready to see this series close (even thought this is a new beginning). I am not sure if others feel the same, but we have had 70+ issues.
That said, Bendis does everything right here. It is probably as gross and "mature" as he has ever been, but it also feels grounded and accessible.
In any case, it really works here. It should do well with new and old fans. It re-launches the series by reminding you of what made it great in the first place.
Uncanny X-Men #1 (Marvel/Now)- written by Brian Michael Bendis- I have really been happy with Bendis's take on the X-Men. Similarly to what he did with the Avengers, Bendis is tying this in with his All New X-Men title, and creating a series that interacts, but also stands alone.
Cyclops is the star here, and the plot on this series seems to be around him and stopping him. It succeeds as a big event title.
Chris Bachalo's art is great and Bendis really opens things with a running start- the plot draws you in and leaves you with an ending that makes you want to see where this is going.
At this point, probably most comic fans have an opinion on Bendis's superhero work, but this is a really strong showing, and will be a necessary pull.
