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Batman: Hush, Vol. 2

Jeph Loeb, Jim Lee

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Total reviews: 35 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

art: good, story: bad. 1 out of 5 stars.
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Jim Lee's art is fantastic. The only reason I've cracked this book open again after my first and only read is to look at the art, and the art alone.
Jeph Loeb's storytelling is the same as it's always been. Bits are genuinely cool, good characterization here and there- which keeps you reading. But then the guy starts randomly shoving in cheap twist after twist- until the whole thing is reduced to an unintelligible pile.
He ends with little to no resolution on important plot points.
That sort of thing leaves some people wanting more.
I only wonder why I bought the damn thing.

Nowhere Near as Good as Part I 2 out of 5 stars.
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Unfortunately, this second volume of "Batman: Hush" falls victim to the same problems that usually plague the second halves of graphic novel series. In other words, the storyline is predictable and the action outweighed by tedious amounts of exposition, as though the author is trying to unravel the previous volume's mysteries as fast as possible rather than allowing the story to unfold more naturally. The artwork is still very solid, but I would have greatly preferred to sacrifice some of the mystery of Volume I (which is excellent!) if it would have meant keeping Batman from long expository ponderings while he's supposedly fighting for his life!

Reading this second volume, I was reminded again and again of the second volume of "Superman: For Tomorrow", which suffers almost all the same problems. Overall, I'd say both series are still worth reading, but in both cases, the first half is definitely better!

Batman: The Dark Knight Strikes Again

Frank Miller, Lynn Varley

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The Dark Knight Strikes Again is Frank Miller's follow-up to his hugely successful Batman: the Dark Knight Returns, one of the few comics that is widely recognized as not only reinventing the genre but also bringing it to a wider audience.Set three years after the events of The Dark Knight Returns, The Dark Knight Strikes Again follows a similar structure: once again, Batman hauls himself out of his self-imposed retirement in order to set things right. However, where DKR was about him cleaning up his home city, Gotham, DKSA has him casting his net much wider: he's out to save the world.The thing is, most of the world doesn't realize that it needs to be saved--least of all Superman and Wonder Woman, who have become little more than superpowered enforcers of the status quo. So, the notoriously solitary Batman is forced to recruit some different superpowered allies. He also has his ever-present trusty sidekick, Robin, except that he is a she, and she is calling herself Catwoman. Together, these super-friends uncover a vast and far-reaching conspiracy that leads to the President of the United States (Lex Luthor) and beyond.The Dark Knight Strikes Again is largely an entertaining comic, but much of what made The Dark Knight Returns so good just doesn't work here. Miller's gritty, untidy artwork was perfect for DKR's grim depiction of the dark and seedy Gotham City, but it jars a bit for DKSA, which is meant to depict an ultra-glossy, futuristic technocracy. Lynn Varley's garish coloring attempts to add a slicker sheen, but the artwork is ultimately let down by that which worked so well for DKR--this time around, it just feels sloppy and rushed. The same is true of the book's denouement, which happens so quickly that it leaves the reader reeling and looking for more of an explanation. Moreover, DKSA is packed full of characters who will mean little to those unfamiliar with the DC Comics universe (e.g., the Atom, the Elongated Man, the Question).Perhaps the book's biggest failing is that where The Dark Knight Returns gave comic book fans a base from which to evangelize to theuninitiated, The Dark Knight Strikes Again is just preaching to the converted. Comic book superhero fans will find much to enjoy here, but others would be better off sticking with the original. --Robert Burrow

Astonishing X-Men, Vol. 4: Unstoppable (v. 4)

Joss Whedon

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Total reviews: 17 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Yay, Joss! 5 out of 5 stars.
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The fourth and final(?) installment in Joss Whedon's run at scripting the X-Men was a real tour-de-force. While the earlier books were all entertaining, this one really has the payoff. There's some deliciously tart, hilarious dialogue and several quintessentially Whedon-esque moments that will make fans of "Buffy" and "Dr. Horrible" snort aloud with laughter. Plus, several of the main characters get laid, approaching sex in a frank and unapologetic, non-fanboyish way that is quite refreshing to see in a mainstream superhero comic. The story is a doozy, too, mainly a well-plotted space opera with plenty of action and grit (and great art!) and an ending that was as suspenseful and propulsive as it was surprising and sad. (SPOILER TALK: Is Kitty Pryde really gone forever and ever? I doubt it, but having her blasted off into the far corners of the universe was kind of a shocker, especially after Whedon did such a great job developing the character and making her so believable, powerful and mature...)

Great book -- I hope to see more fun stuff like this from Whedon's wacky mind soon! (Joe Sixpack, ReadThatAgain book reviews)

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Strap yourselves in, folks! It's Joss Whedon and John Cassaday's final arc on Astonishing X-Men! After the shocking and brain-smashing events of recent issues, the X-Men are off to protect the Earth from its destruction at the hands of the Breakworld. And when it's all over, nothing will ever be the same! No, really, we mean it! Whedon and Cassaday prove they are more than Astonishing: They are unstoppable! Collects Astonishing X-Men #19-24 and Giant-Size Astonishing X-Men #1.

Justice, Vol. 1

Alex Ross, Jim Krueger, Doug Braithwaite

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Total reviews: 26 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Amazing 5 out of 5 stars.
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Justice, Volume 1 is amazing. Groundbreaking. Creative. Impressive. Massive. Just incredible.

This began a 3 volume saga that includes pretty much all the major Justice League heroes. Also prominently included are the major Justice League villains! working together!! How amazing is that?? The art, writing, and coloring and scope of these books are superb. Can there be a fault to purchasing this? Perhaps the price? Perhaps the all-inclusive trade? Well, come what may,but all three volumes must be purchased to truly appreciate and enjoy this gift from DC and Ross. This is truly a pleasure to read and a pleasure to remember.

Highly recommended.

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Comic superstar Alex Ross's epic adventure featuring the World's Greatest Super-Heroes vs. the World's Greatest Super-Villains -- now in paperback.

The Justice League of America is reimagined by fan-favorite painter Alex Ross (KINGDOM COME) and writer Jim Krueger (Earth X, Universe X) with pencil art by Doug Braithwaite (Paradise X) in this new softcover collecting the first four issues of the best-selling series!

The members of the fabled Justice League of America are about to learn they aren't the only ones who can band together toward a common goal. The greatest criminal masterminds of our time appear to be acting in concert -- but with a surprising plan that seeks to achieve more good than the JLA ever could!

Justice Society of America: Thy Kingdom Come, Part 2

Alex Ross

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As I slog thru Gog and Magog... 4 out of 5 stars.
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3.5 stars for this one.

SPOILERS alert, alerting you to SPOILERS.

Okay, this Kingdom Come arc is taking its sweeeeet time ending, with this trade being only the middle part of the thing. JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA: THY KINGDOM COME Part 2 collects issues #13-18 and JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA Annual #1. There's some good stuff in here, and also some dull stuff. But if you're a JSA fan, you can't really pass this up.

The previous trade (Justice Society of America Vol. 2: Thy Kingdom Come, Part 1) told of the Kingdom Come Superman's shocking emergence from Starman's creation of a black hole. Naturally, this caused an instant uproar, upsetting the Justice Society, and, even more personally, JSA's chairwoman Power Girl. Power Girl had just had her closest tie to her original world vanish, with the death of the Earth-2 Superman (Infinite Crisis). The Kingdom Come (or Earth-22) Kal-El resembles Earth-2's version quite a bit, and Kara is shaken to the core.

Meanwhile, the JSA had begun a recruiting drive, fattening its ranks with an assortment of legacy heroes: from Black Lightning's daughter, unimaginatively codenamed "Lightning"; the new Amazing Man, grandson and heir to the original's self-transmutating abilities, the new Mr. America (an ex-FBI agent and profiler) and, most boringly, FDR's grandson Lance Corporal David Reid (FDR founded the JSA during WWII). And, of course, Jakeem Thunder would pick this time to come back to the JSA (good luck trying to get a room at the crowded JSA brownstone, buddy). Other than FDR's grandson, this glut of new people seems interesting. But *aargh* this means less camera time for my favorites, Jay Garrick, Stargirl, the schizophrenic Starman, and Cyclone.

Much of the focus in the prior trade was on the weathered, soul-beaten Kingdom Come Superman, who found a smidgen of hope in the JSA's still being active. He prayed that the JSA may help avert the same bleak future his own world had brought about. Old Supes would be pretty friggin' peeved off if he cracked open this trade.

We finally learn what the deal-io is with the serial killer going around incinerating the hearts of superbeings claiming god-like origins. The worrisome news is that this godslayer calls himself Gog, which reminds the suddenly even more concerned Kingdom Come Supes of Magog, who started the domino effect which tragically ended with a devastated Earth-22. Old Kal-El learns that the native Superman had been attacked by Gog more than a year ago. He flies to Metropolis to confer with his younger doppelganger, but before that he chances on Perry White conversing with Jimmy Olsen, and, soon after, Lois Lane. We then become witness to a splash page featuring a mild but pretty cool confrontation between the two Men of Steel ("Excuse me. Are you spying on my wife?"). Their talk (no, they don't mix it up) is cut off when old Supes hears nefarious doings up in Gotham City, and off the two streak away. In Gotham, they catch the last act of the Greek demigod Hercules getting his you-know-what handed to him by an off-screen Gog, who soon teleports away. The two Supes check on Hercules. He scoffs at them. Bring on the fighty fight.

One of the neat things we discover is the disparity in power between the two Supermen. This is demonstrated when Hercules sends our Superman hurtling into a building with one blow, and yet Hercules's same attack barely registers on the Kingdom Come Superman (dude doesn't even budge). The old Superman then calmly traps Hercules's next punch in his hand and proceeds to smite him a bit.

The story then goes Gog-heavy. It turns out this Gog walking around, committing murders, is just a precursor to the real thing, which is an honest-to-gosh god. But before that real thing, this Gog picks a fight with the JSA. Normally not a smart thing, but, apparently, this dude is a bad mutha. The last few pages of issue #14 and all of #15 are devoted to an extended brawl, as Gog pretty much pounds on the entire JSA (and this includes the heavy hitters). It ends in the Congo, as the real Gog erupts from the ground, a colossal deity sporting a damn creeepy grin. He announces to one and all that he means well, he comes in peace, blah blah blah. All the usual hooey which sends the superhero radar a-beeping.

Except that it seems Gog might actually mean it. He strolls thru Africa, eradicating disease and starvation. The JSA works in shifts, trailing Gog as he does his good works. And then Gog turns his gaze on the JSA and begins to cure what ails 'em. You can probably guess who he focuses on, but one in particular has immediate bearing. Gog says to Power Girl, "You are lost. You want to go home." He opens a whirlpool of space-time thingamafluffy and sends Power Girl thru it. Incrementally, Gog's miracles begin to create a divide between the JSA - those for Gog, those not.

This leads us to the Annual, as we find out that the almighty Gog has transported Power Girl to Earth-2, her home world. Except that I thought Earth-2 had stopped existing way back in Crisis on Infinite Earths, when the multiverse merged into one universe. Except that, now, after the events in 52, Vol. 4, we're back to having 52 parallel universes in DC. But is Earth-2 one of those 52 universes? The Annual doesn't enlighten us, although the first Crisis is acknowledged somewhat with a brief mention of "red skies." Power Girl, who's got to have the most convoluted origin ever, is at first disbelieving but is happy enough to find herself back home and back with her old friends, who should've been erased from history in the first Crisis. But Power Girl's best friend, Helena Wayne, the Huntress, is here and Power Girl helps her take down the Joker, who in this incarnation is old, be-wheelchaired, and wheezing into an oxygen mask, and still Evil with a capital E. The story ends with a twist. As we suspected, something is screwy with this Earth-2.

Elsewhere, two graverobbers enter a tomb, only to stumble onto Black Adam, who goes into his "Krrakooomm!" act. This is only a three page snippet, but it foreshadows the next story arc, should the present story arc actually finish up.

There's some good stuff in JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA: THY KINGDOM COME Part 2. The Justice Society contains some of my favorite characters ever, and writer Geoff Johns introduces some intriguing newcomers (for some reason, I'm digging Mr. America, maybe because he doesn't have superpowers). If there's a superhero team who could out-family the Fantastic Four, it's the JSA, of which genealogy spans three generations. I also like the scale of the story, with the JSA taking on an all-powerful god and his ever freaky grin. And the awesome Kingdom Come Superman doing his thing in DC's mainstream continuity is a stroke of smarts.

But I do think there's fat in this grip of issues. In particular, issues #16, 17 and 18 are exercises in not much going on, a series of running-in-place interludes. Mostly, the JSA members follow Gog as he traipses thru Africa, waiting for him to transform into someone they could righteously stomp on. Issue #18 at least features a growling, nasty-tempered Hawkman and ends on a promising beat, as something ominous finally happens to solidify the old Superman's fears.

Even though I don't think writer Geoff Johns brings out his best stuff here, I'm bummed that he's leaving the title after issue #26. Off the top of my head, I can't think of any worthy replacement (maybe James Robinson? Kurt Busiek? Er... Roy Thomas?) Dale Eaglesham turns in his usual very solid artwork, until guest artist Fernando Pasarin steps in and provides stuff that is passable but not as satisfying as Dale's. Even Jerry Ordway, whose pencils I normally like, seems to be off his game (he draws the Annual and the last 2 pages of issue #18). What's more, Alex Ross's occasional painted interiors (a few panels here and there) continue to provide a jarring effect (but his covers remain earth-shatteringly good). But I'm starting to think of Eaglesham as the definitive JSA illustrator. He just brings these old- and new timers to vivid life.

As a bonus, there's Dale Eaglesham's two-paged splash of the entire JSA roster sitting for a Norman Rockwell painting. Pretty nifty.

Bring on Justice Society of America: Thy Kingdom Come, Part 3. But, by Gog, let's get the conflict going already!

The Boys Vol. 1: The Name of the Game (v. 1)

Garth Ennis

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Total reviews: 27 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Fun 4 out of 5 stars.
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This was a fun read. Ennis skewers the whole JLA/Avengers super hero concept. While it is not as witty as some of his other works, he does have an interesting story that is just beginning. For those afraid to get into a series for fear that it will go on and on, there will be an end to the series. Ennis has said it will run approximately 60 issues give or take some. So there will be a payoff for those of you who want a complete story. The art is very good. I found the writing good as well, though often very violent and vulgar. I was reminded of the Lobo Christmas special when I first read that many, many years ago. The over the top graphic violence may turn some people off, but it seemed to fit the story, so it didn't bother me. I will continue with the series.

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This is going to hurt! In a world where costumed heroes soar through the sky and masked vigilantes prowl the night, someone's got to make sure the "supes" don't get out of line. And someone will! Billy Butcher, Wee Hughie, Mother's Milk, The Frenchman, and The Female are The Boys: A CIA-backed team of very dangerous people, each one dedicated to the struggle against the most dangerous force on Earth - superpower! Some superheores have to be watched. Some have to be controlled. And some of them - sometimes - need to be taken out of the picture. That's when you call in The Boys! Collecting the first volume in the hit series The Boys by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson!

World War Hulk (Marvel Comics)

Greg Pak

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Total reviews: 15 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

This wasn't that good. 2 out of 5 stars.
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I have been a HULK fan for decades. Although I do not buy HULK comics at the comic store, I often buy HULK trade paperbacks and Graphic Novels with HULK in it.

Highly recommended are HULK and Thing: The Big Change. Planet Hulk. Various Peter David HULK runs. HULK: The End. HULK: Future Imperfect.

This is supposed to be a no-brainer recommendation,but I cannot recommend it for casual comic fans. I think HULK fans will tolerate this limited series, but it can easily be forgettable. First off, the art is not that great. I'm not a fan of John Romita Jr. and I acknowledge he's a living legend, but his drawing style is hit or miss. I'm opting for pass on his art here. The writing should be superb, as it is written by HULK savior Pak. but I cannot see his genius nor can I feel the intensity of HULK's smashing in this series.

World War HULK has a lot of Marvel Universe heroes, but the smashing is at times boring and all too generic. Heroes weren't born and villains weren't terrifying. Hulk smashed but so what? Where was the major characterization or the major significance that resulted or arose? This needed to be major and for 19.99, it didn't deliver.

I do not recommend this book for casual fans and for those who want to try out HULK, try the recommended books above. Don't bother with this one. Marvel comics puts out books much better than this and so spend your money elsewhere.

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An epic story of anger unbound! Exiled by a group of Marvel "heroes" to the savage alien planet of Sakaar, the Hulk raged, bled, and conquered through the pages of last year's "Planet Hulk" epic, rising from slave to gladiator to king. Now the Hulk returns to Earth to wreak his terrible vengeance on Iron Man, Reed Richards, Dr. Strange, Black Bolt - and anyone else who gets in the way! Stronger than ever, accompanied by his monstrous Warbound gladiator allies, and possessed by the fiercest and purest rage imaginable, the Hulk may just tear this stupid planet in half! Collects World War Hulk #1-5.

Superman: Red Son (Elseworlds)

Mark Millar

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Total reviews: 57 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Kind of Boring 2 out of 5 stars.
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Normally, when I get my hands on one of these babies and I just cannot put it down. Not the case with this one. An Elseworlds story on what if Superman landed in the USSR instead? Certainly, this would make an intriguing story. Some of the differences include a new costume, Batman as a vigilante in USSR, Jimmy as a government spy, and Lois as wife of Lex Luthor. Some of these differences are self-explanatory, but others such as Batman being in USSR and Jimmy working for CIA is not really explained. Add to also, really boring writing (took me several sittings to finish it) and not too interesting storylines and you get three snoozefest stories.

The first story on Luthor creating Bizarro to battle Superman is very uninteresting. Luthor is hired by US Govt to counteract the Superman threat and is considered a hero in this book.

The second story is somewhat more interesting as Batman teams up with Luthor in bringing down the man of steel. I really enjoy how they do this and Batman's costume is pretty nice, but again, there is no explanation to why he is here in this country.

Third story is suppose to be epic as the last and final assault launched by the US to destroy Superman. Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, and Lex, attack at the same time. However, the final climatic moment is very weak and quite confusing. And the epilogue is not really as brilliant as one would think, probably tiresome as this book is too long and boring.

The only saving grace is the artwork which resembles propaganda-ish cartoon art which is very popular in communist countries. The Wonder Woman in this book is one of the best and most accurate I ever seen.

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This CD Contains a Collection of Superman Radio Shows.

The Best of the Spirit

Will Eisner

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Total reviews: 13 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Great artwork, great storytelling, short stories... and an inexpensive sampler of a classic comic book! 5 out of 5 stars.
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I had never heard of THE SPIRIT until I saw a trailer for Frank Miller's film version. Curious, I went online to see what the book was all about. What I learned was that THE SPIRIT was a detective-type comic written in the 1940s. It was said that Will Eisner, the creator, had raised comics to an art form and that he was ahead of his time. I am inclined to agree.

I purchased this "Best Of..." collection to see for myself why THE SPIRIT was so celebrated. The book is great. Each story is a mere seven pages long, but each story is filled with mystery and suspense. The artwork is terrific. It has style! I love the cover artwork for each story. It incorporates the words "The Spirit" into an image that sets the tone for the pages ahead. Eisner uses the panels not only to advance the plot, but to create a mood. Many of the narratives have a sort of "Twilight Zone", Rod Serling feel.

The stories in this collection are thoroughly enjoyable, even after sixty years. The stories aren't too dark or mature-themed, but there are gunshots and fatalities. As I write this, Frank Miller's movie has not yet been released, so I cannot compare it with its source work. But where the film seems to have a colorless, Sin City-like quality, the comics are very colorful. There are dramatic shadows, yes, but it's not a black-and-white book.

I encourage any curious readers like myself to check out this inexpensive "Best Of..." and discover THE SPIRIT for themselves. This sampler left me wanting to read even more of the adventures of The Spirit!

Captain America Omnibus, Vol. 1

Ed Brubaker

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I Didn't Really Enjoy This 3 out of 5 stars.
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I'm not a Captain America fan or fan of the author so I'm reviewing this book as a person totally new to this character and book. I can't really say I enjoy the story. It is so slow and the action wanes back and forth. When there is action, Captain America is a pretty boring character. All he has is his shield that he uses either to block bullets or as a boomerang to knock out villains. He can punch and kick as well, but that's about it. I guess you can say the same for Spider-Man, but then he can shoot webs, punch, kick, climb walls, has spider-sense and has a way more interesting personal life. The artwork, however, is suprisingly good. It is on glossy pages and the illustrations are very polished and somewhat video game looking.

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Collecting Eisner Award-nominated Best Writer Ed Brubaker's first 25 landmark issues of Captain America in one titanic tome, plus the Captain America 65th Anniversary Special and Winter Soldier: Winter Kills one-shots! This deluxe hardcover, fat-packed with extras, features the story that stunned readers worldwide and sent shockwaves through the entire Marvel Universe: the death of Captain America! Also including the return of Cap's wartime partner, Bucky Barnes, as the Winter Soldier; the death and life of his greatest enemy, the Red Skull; and the emergences of a new threat, General Aleksander Lukin, the head of one of the most powerful corporations in the world! Collecting Captain America #1-25, Captain America 65th Anniversary Special and Winter Soldier: Winter Kills.