I guess for a free story this was ok. I really don't care for endings that aren't happy, but this was so short that I didn't care what happened to eitI guess for a free story this was ok. I really don't care for endings that aren't happy, but this was so short that I didn't care what happened to either of the characters. There was one part of the story I didn't understand. (view spoiler)[How the hell did she end up with the ring at the end? As far as I could tell she was waaaay ahead of him in the ocean, and they never actually touched again. (hide spoiler)] Whatever. It's possible I missed something in my hurry to get to all of the free chick porn I found on my Nook. ...more
I wanted to like this, but the plot just didn't do it for me. Beyond that, the art was definitely not my taste. Some of the characters look ok, but EmI wanted to like this, but the plot just didn't do it for me. Beyond that, the art was definitely not my taste. Some of the characters look ok, but Emma Frost looks like a toddler with giant tits and a huge ass. ...more
Didn't know much about Stephanie Brown before I started reading, and I'm honestly not sure if I really like her voice all that much...yet. However, thDidn't know much about Stephanie Brown before I started reading, and I'm honestly not sure if I really like her voice all that much...yet. However, this is worth reading anyway, because 50% of the book is Barbara Gordon's perspective on things as she reluctantly takes Stephanie under her wing. Overall, this was a really enjoyable origin story for a new Batgirl....more
For Asgard is for fans of Thor in...well, Asgard. I'm not one of those fans, so this sucked Big Time for me. I've never really been into Thor's adventFor Asgard is for fans of Thor in...well, Asgard. I'm not one of those fans, so this sucked Big Time for me. I've never really been into Thor's adventures on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge. Running around in animal pelts, and fighting goblins (or whatever) is just not my thing. Yay for you, if that's what you enjoy. The art could have been cool, but something was just off about it. It was distracting and weird. Almost like someone had spilled water on the pages, so that everything looked annoyingly blurry. Oh, and in one pannel, Thor had a boob. Yeah. Just one. How do you not notice that when you're drawing it?! Ugh.
No. Just...no. What happened, Jeph? Were you actively trying to screw it up?
The plot is less than coherent, the characters are shells of their previousNo. Just...no. What happened, Jeph? Were you actively trying to screw it up?
The plot is less than coherent, the characters are shells of their previous selves, and the Wanda/Pietro thing is just plain icky. I really can't think of anything in the book redeeming enough to make it worth reading.
My advice would be to stay away from this thing, and just pretend that The Ultimates 2 was the end of it....more
Probably would have rated it a bit higher, but the art really took something away from the story. At one point, I looked at Logan...and he ha3.5 stars
Probably would have rated it a bit higher, but the art really took something away from the story. At one point, I looked at Logan...and he had @$#!ing buckteeth. Why would you do that to the guy? I mean, he's already teeny, now he needs braces, too?
The story itself was pretty good, though.
Just close your eyes and imagine a different artist......more
Awwwww. I was looking forward to this one. Too bad it sucked. Where was the Funny that I was promised? It wasn't between the pages of True Brit, that'sAwwwww. I was looking forward to this one. Too bad it sucked. Where was the Funny that I was promised? It wasn't between the pages of True Brit, that's for sure. This thing was just stoopid. Unless you like getting whacked upside the head with subtle satire, then skip this.
See?! See?! The English are reserved! They don't like drawing attention to themselves! Oh! And Brittish tabloids are smarmey! *chortle, chortle*
And that was the entire story. Yeah, I'm not kidding. Go find something else to read. ...more
Big Noise falls squarely into the Not-Bad-Not-Good category, so I wouldn't recommend it to anyone who wasn't a huge fan of the Superman/Batman comics.Big Noise falls squarely into the Not-Bad-Not-Good category, so I wouldn't recommend it to anyone who wasn't a huge fan of the Superman/Batman comics. It's a decent story, but it's missing some of the charm of the earlier volumes. If the idea of a Superman/Batman team up sounds good to you, then check out Superman/Batman (Volume 1): Public Enemies. ...more
You know those Women In Prison movies? Yeah, the ones that are basically soft core porn for guys who don't have the balls to watch the real stuff? OopYou know those Women In Prison movies? Yeah, the ones that are basically soft core porn for guys who don't have the balls to watch the real stuff? Oops, I see you're blushing. My apologies.
Well, Harley and Ivy is the comic book form of that movie genre. Lots of gratuitous shower scenes (yes, some in prison), and several girl fights (*sigh*yes, in panties). I'd like to work up some righteous indignation at the chauvinistic portrayal of women, but I can't seem to get in touch with my inner feminazi today. Huh. Oh well. The plot? Yeeeah...not so much. Well, I was too busy laughing at all of the crotch shots to notice much of a real story line. But from what I could tell, the (God, I'm being so generous today) plot was something along the lines of...
Sorry. I got nothing.
I thought the art was too cartoonish to be a geek's true wet dream, but who knows? I've been wrong before.
In conclusion, if you are a huge fan of low budget cable porn and cartoons then THIS is what you've been waiting for! Otherwise, skip it....more
After reading the disaster that was Batman: Harley and Ivy, I was a tad nervous to read anything else by Paul Dini. I'm happy to say, however, that heAfter reading the disaster that was Batman: Harley and Ivy, I was a tad nervous to read anything else by Paul Dini. I'm happy to say, however, that he has totally redeemed himself (in my eyes, anyway) with Heart of Hush.
Hush, while not as awesome as Joker, is a pretty interesting villain. Heart of Hush explores more of Thomas Elliot's background, and also his warped reasoning for targeting Bruce Wayne.
I'm sure you can see from the front cover that Catwoman is also a prominent figure in this story. And really, is there ever such a thing as too much Selina Kyle? No. No, there is not.
I'm afraid I'll give out spoilers if I keep going, so I'll just end this review with a big Two Thumbs Up!...more
Road Trip is quite an improvement on Blue Beetle Vol. 1: Shellshocked. It still has the warmth of the first volume, but the plot really seems to get rRoad Trip is quite an improvement on Blue Beetle Vol. 1: Shellshocked. It still has the warmth of the first volume, but the plot really seems to get rolling in this one. You get the answer to Jamie's missing year, which was what I was hoping. Turns out the answer is kinda anti-climactic, but the story leading up to it is good. Peacemaker is an interesting character, and his interactions with Jamie add something that the first volume was missing. They've got that I-Don't-Wanna-Like-You-But-I-Kinda-Do-Anyway thing going on between them. There's also a nice cliffhanger at the end that makes me hope I can track down Blue Beetle Vol. 3: Reach for the Stars....more
It has potential. The origin story of the new Blue Beetle is a tad shaky, and could have used a more in-depth approach. Especially when it cam3.5 stars
It has potential. The origin story of the new Blue Beetle is a tad shaky, and could have used a more in-depth approach. Especially when it came to his missing year...but maybe that will be addressed in later volumes? Also, the bad guys aren't very scary, and there's some pretty stereotypical characters thrown in as Jamie's friends and family.
And yet...
I really liked it. Something about the interactions between Jamie, his family, and his friends really warmed me up to this book. I don't know if I'm explaining it right, but the conversations between the characters seemed more realistic than the characters themselves.
I'm heading into Blue Beetle Vol. 2: Road Trip soon, so I've got my fingers crossed that some of the kinks will get worked out in that one....more
Hush Money is a really good set-up for Batman: Streets of Gotham Vol. 2: Leviathan. I read volume 2 first, and even though it is good enough to read aHush Money is a really good set-up for Batman: Streets of Gotham Vol. 2: Leviathan. I read volume 2 first, and even though it is good enough to read as a stand alone, there were a few lingering questions I had, especially about Hush/Thomas Elliot's part in it. Abuse makes his first appearance in this volume, though he doesn't really play much of a part in the story until you get to Leviathan. If you're a fan of Catwoman, you'll like the role she plays in this, also. I enjoyed seeing her so much that I now find myself wanting to bump Batman: The Heart of Hush to the top of my to-read list.
All in all, Streets of Gotham it turning out to be one of the best series that I've read from the Batman universe in a while. Highly recommended you go out and get these!...more
This isn't a good example of Johns at his best. The story about Iron Man and Thor is sort of passable, but it the cheese level got pretty hi2.5 stars
This isn't a good example of Johns at his best. The story about Iron Man and Thor is sort of passable, but it the cheese level got pretty high at times. Captain America kind of got thrown in there at the end as the voice of reason, but his being there just felt weird and forced. In fact, the same thing could be said of the entire battle between those two. There wasn't enough...something. My advice would be to skip it and move on to Bendis' Avengers. It isn't awful, but there's definitely better reading material out there....more
The first story involves Huntress, Man-Bat, and a priest. Huntress, Man-Bat, and a priest walk into a bar... It's a solid story, but there's a little twist at the end that sort of takes it up a notch or two and pushes it into the Really Good category.
The second half of the book is where we get introduced to a new character, Abuse. Loved him. The plot follows Damien and Abuse as they separately try to figure out what's happening to Gotham's runaways. It's a dark story, but it ends on a high note. (view spoiler)[ And by high note, I mean Damien turns a child killer into a shish kabob. Ahhhhh. Good stuff. (hide spoiler)]
So, yes. Put this on your to-read list right now....more
This was a loaner from my neighbor and not something that I would have normally picked out for myself. 'Cause it's...old. And the art looks...old. It This was a loaner from my neighbor and not something that I would have normally picked out for myself. 'Cause it's...old. And the art looks...old. It even smelled...old. As I read over the blurb on the back, I was like, Hey, Thanos and the Infinity Gauntlet? Isn't that the theme for that cartoon that my kids like so much? Superhero Squad! ...and then my son snatched it. Honestly, I didn't fight him for it either. I mean, it looked so...old.
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But a few days later, when I heard him telling his brother about how Dr. Strange and the Silver Surfer helped Adam Warlock save the universe, I decided that I should probably make sure this was suitable reading material for children. Um, you know, just to be a responsible parent...and all that.
Considering the fact that there are actually people who ask me for advice because I'm old and therefore wise, I should know better than to judge a book by its ancient cover. But I'm shallow. And I was shocked when I realized that this was good. Surprisingly good. It opened with Dr. Strange, so how could it not be? Don't answer that. So, yes. This is one of those stories that stand the test of time. It's not required reading, but it is fun.
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Do you have to get past the overblown grandiose dialogue that was par for the course when this was written? Yes. Personally, when I read something like this, the little narrator in my head sounds like William Shatner. I've found it makes the reading experience a bit more fun.
Is the art slick eye-candy? No. It still looks...old. It's the kind of old that grows on you, though. Kinda like that crazy uncle who won't stop chain-smoking and talking about his Days in 'Nam...even though everyone in the family knows he actually spent that time in Canada. Just roll with it.
Anyway, check this out when you get in the mood for wacky/fun space opera set in the Marvel universe!
As a mystery novel? No. As a cute and funny chick-lit novel? Yes.
I asked my librarian to help me find a book that was good, but not sad, violent, or aAs a mystery novel? No. As a cute and funny chick-lit novel? Yes.
I asked my librarian to help me find a book that was good, but not sad, violent, or about animals (What? I don't like sappy books about animals.) I wanted something mind-numbing to pass the time. Something kind of funny maybe? She gave me this book and told me, "My mother really loved it!". I really tried to smile at her when she said that. There's a possibility it looked more like a grimace. But I took it anyway, because it's just been one of those weeks. Well, I guess I need to send a Thank-You note to her mother, because it was exactly what I was looking for.
The plot is...hard to explain, and the mystery isn't really all that engaging. It's basically just a story about a nutty family of Private Investigators, and all of the good-natured damage that they do to each other. It may not sound like much, but I really enjoyed reading it. Definitely going to check out the rest of the books in this series!
It's been said before, but this whole thing with the Red Hulk comes off as a little disjointed. The story in volume 4 kept my interest, thoug3.5 stars
It's been said before, but this whole thing with the Red Hulk comes off as a little disjointed. The story in volume 4 kept my interest, though. It was fun, but not great. Who is the Red Hulk and Who is the Red She-Hulk? It's kind of obvious. Fun story line...but obvious. If you weren't sure before, then this volume is a flashing neon sign. Still, it's enjoyable....more
Well, maybe not softer. It is Batman, after all. But. It appears that being presumed dead and getting lostCome see the softer side of Batman...
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Well, maybe not softer. It is Batman, after all. But. It appears that being presumed dead and getting lost in time has had an effect on the Dark Knight. Could it be that Bruce Wayne is actually sentimental? It would seem so. Of course, since he is The Batman, sentimental takes on a whole new form. Instead of simply announcing his return to his rather extended Bat-family (and rolling out some chips and dip), he takes on a new persona (The Insider) and proceeds to check up on his loved ones. That's right. You heard me. His loved ones. Ok, maybe the word love is more of an implied thing...but you get my drift. Dick, Tim, Damien, Barbara, Jim Gordon, and even Stephanie Brown are members of his family. And as such, Bruce feels they are his responsibility. While most of us would hug and cry, he shows his affection by spying on them and devising tests to see how well they can perform without him. Like I said, the word love is an implied thing.
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I enjoyed reading The Road Home. Nicieza does a good job of keeping this thing from becoming a mushy love-fest, and instead just shows a few chinks in Wayne's emotional armor.
I think I would have rated it even higher, but the Vicki Vale storyline (especially the conclusion to it) was just goofy. Unfortunately, that was also the conclusion to the book. It was probably the only time in the story that I felt Nicieza went too far and ended up with Emo-Batman. Just my opinion. The rest of the book was great, though. The Barbara Gordon/Bruce Wayne interaction was my personal favorite....more
Worth reading to see how Banner gets de-Hulked, but to get to it you have to wade through a pretty cheesy story with Namor, Silver Surfer, and Dr. StrWorth reading to see how Banner gets de-Hulked, but to get to it you have to wade through a pretty cheesy story with Namor, Silver Surfer, and Dr. Strange. I know, with those three headlining a story you'd think it would be good. It's not....more
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