Like I mentioned last week-terday I'll not be reviewing new comics after this for the next two weeks because I am on vacation and I'd rather get comics late than not support my LCBS.
That said I will be grabbing a trade or two so I might review those instead but let's talk about some comics!
Deadpool #39
This issue of Deadpool ramps up the action by turning Deadpool into the one man suicide squad based on what I know about them which is the are prisoners who may die but wanna do good. I guess though Deadpool who is trying to die after he realized he has no friends (and immortality) so he isn't trying to live. The problem was Deadpool isn't a total ass so he also ends up saving a preschool from the Hulk and the army and dies. At least for a few weeks. Overall it was enjoyable, I didn't really laugh out loud But it is nice to see Deadpool having some morality. This is also as close to a Deadpool Kindergarten Cop as we will ever get - Eeets all ah tuumor.
Score: +1
Batman: Gates of Gotham #2
Bridges are built to connect man. To what? Probably something poetic and schmaltzy like the people. Last issue though, the symbolic bridges of Gotham, representative of the Elliots (Hush), Cobblepots (The Penguin) and the Waynes (Batman) got massively exploded. Now the architects of the attack are going after the family members themselves and it is up to the new family of Gotham (The Batman Family) to stop them. There is a good deal of banter and I like how the universe is being expanded historically though I do wish that we didn't need to worry about it becoming irrelevant. Great issue though and the art continues to be wonderful.
Score: +1
The Incredible Hulks #631 (Cover currently is incorrect)
Last week when they found the wishing well, Amadeus Cho wished for backup for the Hulk. The problem was he never specified if he wanted them to fight for or against the Hulk. Now Fin Fang Foom, BiBeast, Wendigo, Arm'chedo and Umar showed up with a grudge. If you recall I had said the last issue wasn't firing on all cylinders? This issue has Hulk fighting a super sized BiBeast and Wendigo in a floating Las Vegas and that makes it my Favorite Comic of the week. Also there is an Avengers casino where all the women dress as Scarlet Witch and that is pretty hilarious as a criticism of her costume and as a visual.
Favorite Comic
Score: + 2
Mystery Men #2
The Operative (think the Spirit) and The Revenant (think Zatara) team up, unwillingly, to fight the demonic possesed General in Marvel's continuing pulp history series. The problem is The Operative seemingly killed his girlfriend and her sister showed up wanted revenge on the General for faking the murder. Also her sister wears giant jets on her back and flies around! This is fun original comics! Try it out!
Score: +1
The Outsider #1
My weekly Flashpoint tie-in for the button revolves around a character who was originally Alfred (Batman's butler) who got killed and resurrected by a scientist (who Alfred then killed and turned into a dead clone of Alfred).This Outsider killed millions upon his birth when he made a three mile sinkhole. This Outsider is a master criminal (master criminals have legacies planned and are able to do things besides revenge). This Outsider kills Mr and Mrs. Terrific and The Rising Sun all while holding a business conference. This Outsider is baller. While not on Frankenstein levels of awesome it is nice to see another great Flashpoint title.
Score: +1
Sliver Surfer #5
To recap, The High Evolutionary stole Norrin Radd's power, defeated Galactus more or less and turned the doctor who was helping Norrin into his own herald. Then Norrin went into space with the Future Foundation and stole some of his powers back to stop the high Evolutionary who was transforming the Moon into a sustainable living planet - aka being Anti Galactus. Then Galactus showed up, Silver Surfer had to deal with emotions conflicting with his powers cosmic and Galactus told the High Evolutionary they were sort of equal. In the end the High Evolutionary leaves, his herald is depowered and Silver Surfer has to enter servitude to Galactus once more to keep him from eating the Moon which would end all life on Earth. It was sad because I originally didn't care for the beginning of the series but when it got going it was wonderful. I do look forward to seeing where this goes in the future.
Score: +1
Superman #712
Just read this, find out why I won't review the issue (short hand, it isn't more of Roberson's Superman and I don't care about Krypto feeling sad about stuff that no longer matters.)
Thunderbolts #159
The Fear Itself gets more Fear all in itself with the Double Sized Special because for a team this big, they gotta break apart. After the Raft got smashed by a Hammer powered Juggernaut the team got broken up in the wreckage. The main team of Songbird, Moonstone, Fixer, Mach-5, Hyde, Shocker, Centurius and Boomerang work to rescue the workers and stop escapees but Centurius and the new members decide it is a better time to set up for an escape by deactivating and removing their nanobots before returning to help. Meanwhile Moonstone ends up going down to the women's prison to take control only to have her powers stripped. Luckily for an ex psychologist she convinces the women to follow her. Ghost ends up going to save the Warden and we get to read the Warden's actions from the sterile side of Ghost who learns that people can surprise you and do the right thing. The final story deals with Taskmaster who plots his escape and then makes good on it because being a Nazi isn't going to endear you to anyone. All of the stories were solid, the art was varied and worked well and seriously, this may be my favorite Thunderbolts issue yet.
Best Comic
Score: +2
Ultimate Spider-man #160
Mylar bags! I can't open this! I want to hold onto it!
Oh wait...
Peter Parker continues his doomed fight as he bleeds to death against the Green Goblin and finally reaches closure by being able to die a heroes death. I was touched but man, this was a good comics week.
Score: +1
The All New OMAC #72
OMAC the One Man Army Corp faces OAMC the One Armed Man Corps! When 500 one armed men move into town and the banks start getting robbed it is up to OMAC to find the One Armed Man involved. The problem is all of the men are involved and OMAC will need to keep his wits together if he can stop their leader, Solo Von Southpaw! While I do like the continuing play with the initials of OMAC I do think OMAC might need a new creative team on it. But that might just be me.
Zatanna #14
After the last issue left me confused and dry the new issue that has Zatanna and Zachery (her cousin who is also a magician) going to a club is wonderful. If not for Hulk fighting giant versions of his enemies and Scarlet Witch server costumes this would be the Favorite. She calls dance music Oonce music, fights a succubus and casts lots of spells. Comics Everybody!
Score: +1
Subway Presents Justice League #2
Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Nascar Guy and Basketball Guy fight Gorilla Grodd and his army of gorillas. Here is the thing though, Nascar Guy and Basketball Guy know each other. Nascar guy drives his Nascar around the city to pick up Subway. Basketball Guy defeats Grodd by throwing a basketball at his head. Green Lantern makes a green version of Nascar Guy's car. Oh, and Green Lantern helps Basketball Guy cheat. And after all that they get to eat their sandwiches. And Green Lantern has a rape face. ... What.
Score: +1
DC: +4
Marvel: +8
This is the closest DC has come to winning. I mean if Superman had been the right issue they would have almost had this week (factoring out bonus points). Good job DC.
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