DC Book of the Week - 5/9/2012 Edition

[liopleurodon]

Batgirl: I really liked this issue. It's the first time, I think, in this whole Court of Owls thing, that we get a Talon as more than just an assassin, and actually get a feel for their motivations for becoming a Talon. I know we've gotten some Talons' backstories already, but this was the first that I actually cared about. I've said it before, Batgirl has more "heart" than any other book in the New 52. 8.5/10

Batman: I won't say that this issue was a disappointment because it was a good issue, however, it was the weakest so far of a fantastic series. I feel like nothing of import happened, even though the series is in the middle of a major event. Since I'm not reading 'Tec, I was also a bit annoyed to the reference to the events in the book. I don't want to go read it, and I hope I don't have to. What I really loved though, was the backup feature. I absolutely ADORE Albuquerque's art, and was extremely excited to see a focus on the Pennyworths. All in all, the backup was what really did it for me. Main story: 7/10 Backup 9/10 Overall: 8/10

Batman and Robin: I like the focus on Robin alone this issue, which I know it's due to Bruce being tied up elsewhere, but it was still nice to see him on his own. The was he defeated the Talon was absolutely brilliant. Not a lot of substance here, but very enjoyable nonetheless. 7/10

Green Lantern: I'm not a big fan right now of this whole Ganthet being pure evil now. It just seems to have come out of nowhere, and takes away an antagonist to the Guardians which I think worked great before the reboot. The Guardians are going from a conflicted group, to a Cabal of Evil, which imo is far less interesting. Other than that, there was a lot of plot to keep me interested (as usual with Johns). not the best book, but definitely a fun read. 7/10

So ... Batgirl wins out this week. I thought the backup to Batman was better, but I'm looking at the whole book overall.

[shingi70]

While I enjoyed Batman I have to give ot to Frankenstein agent of shade. Dude is badassewry incarnate and the ending was a touching end to lemires run on the book.

[ArnoldoAAD]

I voted Demon Knights
excellent issue

[Yttrium]

Okay, after reading all my comics, I have to say that my favorite was... A Certain Scientific Railgun #4! Good story. Great humor.

Oh, wait. DC Comics. Right. Well, I'll go with Green Lantern then. Legion Lost was mired in the Culling crossover. Batgirl was pretty good, but I enjoyed Green Lantern more.

[paulski]

I'm expecting it to be either Green Lantern or (less likely) Batman.

[Theozilla]

Demon Knights would be my first, then Batman, then a tie between Green Lantern and Frankenstein, Agent of S.H.A.D.E.

[Desaad]

I was sure that it was going to be Frankenstein, but then I got to Demon Knights and...well, it's Demon Knights. Amazing issue, and extremely dense.

[Mr. Holmes]

Batman #9

nothing else even comes close to this book

Demon Knights is much better written.

[MajorHoy]

Has Batwoman shifted to the third week?

It use to be a second week book.

Third week already seems heavy on female-lead titles with Birds of Prey, Catwoman, Supergirl, and Wonder Woman.

[WhitOro]

Gotta go with Green Lantern.

[shingi70]

Demon Knights is much better written.

Opinions how do they work

[paulski]

In some sort of approximate order:

1) Superboy
2) Green Lantern
3) Frankenstein
4) Batman
5) Suicide Squad
6) Batgirl (meaning that #7 & 8 must have been pretty ordinary...)
7) Batman and Robin
8) Resurrection Man (only 4 pages of Saiz on his first issue? - screw that s*%, I'm out)

[ironduke555]

Green Lantern for me.