Best/Worst book you read this week? (8/16)

[Jack Zodiac]

Green Lantern Corps #3 came out this week, and after last week's "cliffhanger" ending, the somewhat-expected shocking twist this week followed it very well. Not only is Korugar's new Lantern, Soranik Natu, shaping up to be a great addition to the Corps, she's showing off some balls people like Hal and Guy haven't shown in years. Gibbons's writing is superb, and Gleason's art was exceptional this issue. His attention to detail is going to be great for these alien-settings.

That was the best book I read this week. The worst book is a tough call. Nightwing #123 sucked hard, lacking almost any direction at all. However, I think 52 #15 takes it this week. It's pretty apparent that Dan DiDio has absolutely no idea what to do with a lot of characters given the past two years of his "reign."

If you haven't read it already, prepare to be spoiled. As the cover hints, Booster Gold dies in this issue, in one of the most spectacularly stupid deaths since Ch'p got hit with a yellow truck. It even seems like Dan tried to make ammends with JLI fans by having him go out a hero, but all it did for me was piss me off even more. And insult to injury, he had this (http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=80918) to say over at Newsarama. I'd say it's pretty clear this guy knows jack shit about how to write.

So those're my "cheers and jeers" this week. What'd you guys get that made it worth spending ridiculous amounts of money on comics?

[JeffreyWKramer]

I didn't get much this week. RUNAWAYS was pretty good, as usual.

[Gingold]

52 was pretty stupid, though I don't think Booster's really dead. The Boys #1 was pretty entertaining, though Ennis can write this stuff in his sleep. The art was pretty good. Slim pickins again this week. That Justice Society TP was pretty fun.

[Jack Zodiac]

Aw, The Boys came out this week? I don't think my shop got any. I'll have to look for it again, next week.

[howyadoin]

Aw, The Boys came out this week?It did indeed, and it kicked ass.

Not to mention the fact that CBR alumni Mary Brickthrower made a guest appearance in it.

[Forefinger]

All I bought was 100 Bullets # 75. It was a good issue. It's a perfect example of why some people love the series and why some hate it. I love it. Cool cover too.

http://www.dccomics.com/media/covers/5724_400x600.jpg

That isn't the final cover, but it's the only image that I could find without looking around too much.

[Sophisticated_Gamer]

Aw, The Boys came out this week? I don't think my shop got any. I'll have to look for it again, next week.

Ahh what are "The Boys" about?

Also I loved Claws, it was pretty good, can't wasit till the next one comes out :D

[Clint Barton]

Ghost Rider #2 was sad. Perhaps the next issue with Dr. Strange will help this storyline. If not, I'm dropping it.

[Kid Omega]

I actually really liked the Ultimate FF Annual, which is weird because I kinda hate the monthly book.

And I liked Nextwave.

Stuart Immonen am good.

[TinMan]

Green Lantern Corps #3 was indeed kickass. I was pissed seein Natu dead at the end of issue two, so it was great to see what they were plottin in this issue.

Civil War: X-Men #2 was pretty good also, looking forward to how it all plays out.

Ion #5 was great though! Finally got the pay off on whats been up with Kyle, even if we don't have every detail, at least now we have a better idea.

[Forefinger]

Ghost Rider #2 was sad. Perhaps the next issue with Dr. Strange will help this storyline. If not, I'm dropping it.
I saw #1 and flipped through it yesterday at the shop. I was interested due to Way and Texteria, but not anymore. Thanks, Clint.


I almost picked up GLC #3 yesterday, but I think I'll wait on the TPB. Thanks for spoiling it TinBoy!

[Callie]

I finally read WE3. That was by far the best thing I read this week.

Runaways and Civil War: X-Men were alright. I was a bit disappointed with the gaffs and the near absence of a plot with CW: XM though.

[TinMan]

I almost picked up GLC #3 yesterday, but I think I'll wait on the TPB. Thanks for spoiling it TinBoy!

Thats what you get for not following your geekish instincts and impulse buying. Turd.

[Forefinger]

I reckon so, boy!

I really wanted to get Ion, but the art and nonsense in the story just put me off of it. I like the GLC, but I'm not digging it as much without Kyle there. I wish that they would have kept him in the GLC, as Ion.

[TinMan]

I reckon so, boy!

I really wanted to get Ion, but the art and nonsense in the story just put me off of it. I like the GLC, but I'm not digging it as much without Kyle there. I wish that they would have kept him in the GLC, as Ion.

Well, considering Ion is only a 12 issue maxi-series, they've probably got plans for him after that, hopefully he will be w/ the Corps.

[Forefinger]

I didn't know it was a maxi-series. It's probably getting low sales due to the butt ugly art and bullshit 1st issue, so they decided to make it only 12 issues.

[TinMan]

I didn't know it was a maxi-series. It's probably getting low sales due to the butt ugly art and bullshit 1st issue, so they decided to make it only 12 issues.

Haha, Tochinni's art takes some getting used to, its been better in the last 2 issues (4 & 5). As I recall though, it has said "# of 12" since the first issue right on the cover. I thought it was an ongoing prior to the first issue.

[Michael P]

Runaways was coo', but by far the best book I'm reading this week isThe Fabric of the Cosmos.

[Forefinger]

Haha, Tochinni's art takes some getting used to, its been better in the last 2 issues (4 & 5). As I recall though, it has said "# of 12" since the first issue right on the cover. I thought it was an ongoing prior to the first issue.
My attention span leaves much to be desired.

Maybe I'll pick up GLC or whatever Kyle is in next. I was really digging the Kyle/Guy partner thing in GLC: Recharge. I think that they really dropped the ball with this Ion crap. Instead of one series that sucks, and another one that I can manage to resist picking up, they could have had a kickass GLC book with Kyle and Guy as the main characters that I would have to have every month.

[Forefinger]

I'm going to start buying the Doom Patrol (Grant Morrison) TPBs, and many other older series; I'm getting sicker and sicker of the stuff that's out now.

[TinMan]

My attention span leaves much to be desired.

Maybe I'll pick up GLC or whatever Kyle is in next. I was really digging the Kyle/Guy partner thing in GLC: Recharge. I think that they really dropped the ball with this Ion crap. Instead of one series that sucks, and another one that I can manage to resist picking up, they could have had a kickass GLC book with Kyle and Guy as the main characters that I would have to have every month.

True, but I myself am becoming impartial to Kilowog, Natu, Isamot and I can't remember the Rannian dudes name right now, but anyway, I really like those characters. So for me, havin Kyle off doing his own thing is just fine.

[Forefinger]

True, but I myself am becoming impartial to Kilowog, Natu, Isamot and I can't remember the Rannian dudes name right now, but anyway, I really like those characters. So for me, havin Kyle off doing his own thing is just fine.
They did introduce some good characters in Recharge, but they just aren't enough for me. No matter how much cleavage the red chick shows.

[TinMan]

They did introduce some good characters in Recharge, but they just aren't enough for me. No matter how much cleavage the red chick shows.

This coming from a man thats all about fun-bags... you should be ashamed of yourself.

[Forefinger]

This coming from a man thats all about fun-bags... you should be ashamed of yourself.
I know. I may go back to the shop this afternoon to buy GLC. Damn you Tinman for pumping it up soo much!

Also, I'm going to get comic guy to put Jeremiah Harm over to the side for me.

[TinMan]

I know. I may go back to the shop this afternoon to buy GLC. Damn you Tinman for pumping it up soo much!

Also, I'm going to get comic guy to put Jeremiah Harm over to the side for me.

Do it! Do it now!!

But what the fuck is Jeremiah Harm?

[Forefinger]

It's an independant book from Boom studios, written by Kieth Giffen and Alan Grant (the guys behind Lobo's best stories). Some guys on the Independant board recommended it.

There is a preview and a couple of guy's comments on the series here:

http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?t=102514

[TinMan]

It's an independant book from Boom studios, written by Kieth Giffen and Alan Grant (the guys behind Lobo's best stories). Some guys on the Independant board recommended it.

There is a preview and a couple of guy's comments on the series here:

http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?t=102514

That does look pretty interesting, I might have to see if my LCS is stocking it.

[Forefinger]

It's fucking 3.99 an issue, so I had to get more info before buying it. I guess I may get the first issue to see if I like it.

[Michael P]

Careful, guys, you're almost having a serious conversation.

[Forefinger]

SPOON!


There, you happy now Pullmann?


HAW HAW HAW

[TinMan]

It's fucking 3.99 an issue, so I had to get more info before buying it. I guess I may get the first issue to see if I like it.

I'm a comic addict, so I don't mind droppin money to try somethin out. If I don't like it, I won't buy anymore, but I don't consider it a loss.

[TinMan]

Careful, guys, you're almost having a serious conversation.

Actually, it happens more than you would think, but thats typically in PMs... we save the boards for harassing each other, its just way more fun when other people are in ear/eye shot. :D

[Forefinger]

You have a point there. I have dropped down to buying 7 titles or so monthly. I guess I could afford to pick something else up. Maybe I'll drop Captain America if I decide that Harm is pretty good. That will almost pay for it.

It's not the price of the individual issues, but when you collect 20 titles or something at $ 3 each....well you get the point. They add up quick.

[TinMan]

You have a point there. I have dropped down to buying 7 titles or so monthly. I guess I could afford to pick something else up. Maybe I'll drop Captain America if I decide that Harm is pretty good. That will almost pay for it.

It's not the price of the individual issues, but when you collect 20 titles or something at $ 3 each....well you get the point. They add up quick.

I currently buy 20+ titles a month w/ about 5 or 6 more that I'm gonna add once they launch. I'm used to spending over $80 a month on funnybooks.

[Forefinger]

Good God. That's just way too much money for me to spend monthly on comics. No wonder you have to have a part time job.

[TinMan]

Good God. That's just way too much money for me to spend monthly on comics. No wonder you have to have a part time job.

Pretty much, the part time job is my fun money. My fulltime job pays for all the bills with a little left over.

[howyadoin]

Maybe I'll drop Captain America...Noooooooooo!!!!!!

[Expletive Deleted]

NEXTWAVE was more fun than should be allowed by law. The Mindless Ones skateboarding? Yes, please.

THUNDERBOLTS had a nice moment or two but had too much crossover-y crap going on for me to really enjoy it.

100 BULLETS . . . I liked the idea of the issue more than the actual execution. Azzarello has used the parallel stories bit before in his single issue interludes, but this wasn't the best iteration of it. Still, Lono's always fun.

FELL wasn't as good as the previous issue. It was disturbing, but not very engaging.

ULTIMATE FF was ass, from Millar's devamp of Ellis's Ultimate Doom to Land's lightbox-o-rama. Even Marvel Zombies couldn't save it. Bring on Carey and Ferry.

RUNAWAYS was good. Angsty aftermath storylines aren't always my cup of tea, but this one seems to be hitting all the right notes.

And in the "yes, I am way behind the times" division, BATMAN: EGO was brilliant. Someone put Darwyn Cooke in charge of DC, already.

I also picked up CASANOVA #2 and #3, but I haven't read 'em yet.

[Forefinger]

Pretty much, the part time job is my fun money. My fulltime job pays for all the bills with a little left over.
I was offered a job at a strip club. I told my wife that it was going to be for extra money. She said that I would walk out of there more in debt than I already am. It's the only part time job that I considered, other than occasionally working security at concerts and stuff. Anyway, she was right I would spend all my money there at the club. And she didn't like the idea of me being around slutty strippers all the time. So, in response I had to cut back on the number of comics, and the amount of alcohol that I drink in order to afford comics. Noooooooooo!!!!!!Although it's still much better than most comics on the stands, I've been pretty bored with Cap for the past several issues.

100 BULLETS . . . I liked the idea of the issue more than the actual execution. Azzarello has used the parallel stories bit before in his single issue interludes, but this wasn't the best iteration of it. Still, Lono's always fun.

I feel the same way. In some ways this was a great issue, and in others it was mediocre. I really liked it.

Lono threw the guys boots over a powerline. HAW HAW HAW

[Jack Zodiac]

Ghost Rider #2 was sad. Perhaps the next issue with Dr. Strange will help this storyline. If not, I'm dropping it.

Yeah, it's off to a shakey start. It picked up so suddenly, I'd almost forgotten how the first issue ended. I don't mind the idea of Johnny chasing the Devil down on Earth, but the Devil's characterization sucks. Art's decent, though.

[Jack Zodiac]

True, but I myself am becoming impartial to Kilowog, Natu, Isamot and I can't remember the Rannian dudes name right now, but anyway, I really like those characters. So for me, havin Kyle off doing his own thing is just fine.

I agree. I liked the old solid Corps they used back in the first run of the series, when it took over Green Lantern for a while. I'm glad they brought back Kilowog, because his character is just too entertaining to kill for shock value, and Salakk's always a perfect foil for the more loose-cannonish Lanterns, like Guy. And the newbies have become surprisingly interesting, especially Natu. Vath and Isamot have a good dynamic, too, but I thought it was much better in Recharge. I'm hoping we'll see more of them rebuilding Thanagar and Rann together later on.

[Jack Zodiac]

NEXTWAVE was more fun than should be allowed by law. The Mindless Ones skateboarding? Yes, please.

DC, and Marvel even, could take some notes from this series. Not everything has to be mind-numbingly depressing and serious all the time. Sometimes comics can be fun! This is one of my favorite Marvel books at the moment, and it's entirely because it's so hilarious and entertaining, it couldn't be serious if it tried. And I like that! A parody Dormammu showing up and demanding the Suicide Girls as payment for using the Mindless Ones? That's more entertaining than, say... Iron Man luring a bunch of other heroes into a trap 'cause they won't sign up. *needs a "jerking off" emote to properly express his feelings on this*

[Michael P]

I agree. I liked the old solid Corps they used back in the first run of the series, when it took over Green Lantern for a while. I'm glad they brought back Kilowog, because his character is just too entertaining to kill for shock value, and Salakk's always a perfect foil for the more loose-cannonish Lanterns, like Guy. And the newbies have become surprisingly interesting, especially Natu. Vath and Isamot have a good dynamic, too, but I thought it was much better in Recharge. I'm hoping we'll see more of them rebuilding Thanagar and Rann together later on.
Ohhhh, Vath and Isamot. Or, as I call them, lizard Riggs and blocky Murtaugh. Or maybe the other way around, I get them mixed up.

Seriously, I wasn't the only one laughing at their plot in Recharge, was I?

[Jack Zodiac]

Maybe? I thought it was fine. Yeah, it smacked of "buddy cop movie," minus the "I'm too old for this shit" and "I'm gonna' kill myself" schticks, but given the recent events in Rann-Thanagar War (one of the more interesting Infinite Crisis tie-ins), their pairing up was pretty interesting. At least, I found it interesting.

It wasn't any "Lethal Weapon," though, that's for sure! And certainly no "Lethal Weapon II"!

[Michael P]

Maybe? I thought it was fine. Yeah, it smacked of "buddy cop movie," minus the "I'm too old for this shit" and "I'm gonna' kill myself" schticks, but given the recent events in Rann-Thanagar War (one of the more interesting Infinite Crisis tie-ins), their pairing up was pretty interesting. At least, I found it interesting.

It wasn't any "Lethal Weapon," though, that's for sure! And certainly no "Lethal Weapon II"!
It just reminded me of the same "ethnically mismatched pair learns to work together" plot that's in every bad old war or cop movie. It's a stock plot, a substitute for actually writing something. They might as well have been named Kraut and Jewy, for all the subtlety.

Plus, maybe I'm hanging around Scans Daily too much, but whoooo, talk about your homoerotic overtones... I expected one of them to say "You can ride my tail anytime!"

[TinMan]

I was offered a job at a strip club. I told my wife that it was going to be for extra money. She said that I would walk out of there more in debt than I already am. It's the only part time job that I considered, other than occasionally working security at concerts and stuff. Anyway, she was right I would spend all my money there at the club. And she didn't like the idea of me being around slutty strippers all the time. So, in response I had to cut back on the number of comics, and the amount of alcohol that I drink in order to afford comics.

Haha, dumbass.

I love my comics, they're about the only hobby I have and since I started reading again its actually helped w/ my anger and depression problems because I have something I can put time into rather than just sittin around doin nothin. So, because of that, I have no problem feeding the habit. If I eventually have to cut back, I will, but right now I'm comfy and probably even lookin at a raise.

[Justin Davis]

When I get around to buying comics, I'm picking up Green Lantern Corps. The first two issues had a great dirty, scifi feeling to them. I like Guy Gardner as a badass who's still a loveable ass. This could shape up to be a really good long-running series.

It did indeed, and it kicked ass.

Not to mention the fact that CBR alumni Mary Brickthrower made a guest appearance in it.

One of the boys is also blatantely based off of Simon Pegg, Shaun from Shaun of the Dead.

[Forefinger]

Haha, dumbass.

I love my comics, they're about the only hobby I have and since I started reading again its actually helped w/ my anger and depression problems because I have something I can put time into rather than just sittin around doin nothin. So, because of that, I have no problem feeding the habit. If I eventually have to cut back, I will, but right now I'm comfy and probably even lookin at a raise.
That's good shit. More money = more crappy X-Men comics

[TinMan]

I agree. I liked the old solid Corps they used back in the first run of the series, when it took over Green Lantern for a while. I'm glad they brought back Kilowog, because his character is just too entertaining to kill for shock value, and Salakk's always a perfect foil for the more loose-cannonish Lanterns, like Guy. And the newbies have become surprisingly interesting, especially Natu. Vath and Isamot have a good dynamic, too, but I thought it was much better in Recharge. I'm hoping we'll see more of them rebuilding Thanagar and Rann together later on.

Vath! Thats that bastards name! :D

I've truly enjoyed Vath and Isamot's interactions throughout Recharge and the first few issues of the ongoing, its really great, and with the revelation that came at the end of #3 it looks like even more interesting characterization and friendship could come out of it.

I really like the way Natu was all afraid of being a Lantern at first, but now she's startin to belly up to the bar and showing a LOT of promise.

And I definitely can't get enough Kilowog, Poozer. :p

[TinMan]

That's good shit. More money = more crappy X-Men comics

Hey, its better than lobo in his purple jumpsuit. Talk about flamin GAY.

[Jack Zodiac]

It just reminded me of the same "ethnically mismatched pair learns to work together" plot that's in every bad old war or cop movie. It's a stock plot, a substitute for actually writing something. They might as well have been named Kraut and Jewy, for all the subtlety.

And I think the fact that they're both aliens helps make it more than the usual "The Defiant Ones" plot. Of course, that issue's been pretty much resolved since the ongoing's started up. The only conflict between them now is that Isamot wants to stay on Thanagar and help rebuild while Vath's following orders from the Guardians like the merc he is.

Plus, maybe I'm hanging around Scans Daily too much, but whoooo, talk about your homoerotic overtones... I expected one of them to say "You can ride my tail anytime!"

I think that would've been a lot more interesting than the route they're going now, with Isamot courting a mate completely out of the blue. Besides... some interspecies, alien ugly-bumping would make any book worth buying!

[Forefinger]

Hey, its better than lobo in his purple jumpsuit. Talk about flamin GAY.
When was the last time that Lobo wore a purple jumpsuit? The X-Men sucked just this past week....

[howyadoin]

One of the boys is also blatantely based off of Simon Pegg, Shaun from Shaun of the Dead.Yeah, but I don't know Simon Pegg.

[Forefinger]

I went back to the shop yesterday and picked up Jeramiah Harm #1. I'll at least get #2. I also had comic guy put GLC 2&3 in my box, along with "The Boys". Damn me for being weak! I'll have to get my wife to let me hold the checkbook for a little while to pick all that shit up....

[Forefinger]

I got The Boys One. It wasn't good enough for me to get the 2nd one.

[howyadoin]

I got The Boys One. It wasn't good enough for me to get the 2nd one.You are a bad man.

[Forefinger]

You are a bad man.
I'm sorry, howy. I guess I've just had enough of that style of writing for the moment. Who knows though? In six months I may be buying a TPB of it.


In other news, I'm weak and will be adding Green Lantern Corps to my list of monthly buys. Dammit.

[howyadoin]

I'm sorry, howy. I guess I've just had enough of that style of writing for the moment. Who knows though? In six months I may be buying a TPB of it.This is about the bacon, isn't it?

[TinMan]

In other news, I'm weak and will be adding Green Lantern Corps to my list of monthly buys. Dammit.

Hahaha, told you it was good shit! The TinMan is always right!

[Agnew420]

I actually really liked the Ultimate FF Annual, which is weird because I kinda hate the monthly book.

And I liked Nextwave.

Stuart Immonen am good.

If you hate the monthly book, what possessed you to read th annual?

[Agnew420]

Bite Club: VCU is good.
Punisher "The Baracuda" storyline was nice. I just read all six issues this morning.
Stykman #1 was particularly funny. The self deprecating humor is an especially nice trait, in a world where everyone wants their book to be the best and toughest with as little if any humor directed to the main character.
I also liked Wolverine, Civil War #3 and amazing Spider-Man 534. It had an ending that moves towards Spidey being annonymous at the end of Civil War again.
Moonknight would be better if Spector would just put the costume on already. The whiney storyline should be reserved for a Todd issue of Spawn
And HardTime is now over, which saddens me. But it ended well. Although the ending had me wanting one more issue.

[Forefinger]

This is about the bacon, isn't it?
No. This is about the chick drinks.

Hahaha, told you it was good shit! The TinMan is always right!
I picked up issue 1, but yeah, after your prompting I picked up 2 & 3. I'm sure that I'll be buying it every month, unless it goes to hell quickly.