I hope everyone is keeping positive, remaining optimistic, and staying strong despite the negativity that constantly airs on the television screens in regards to orange cheetos with wigs, and governments and the conflicts within various states etc. It's time like these where great many things and inspiring content is developed. Such examples like Mark Waid's Champion's comic book series from Marvel (5 issues thus far) really reflects the problems of today despite it's entertainment value and thoughtful messages that mirror our own reality. Every now and then we as people, as living, breathing beings need places to escape to get lost in, to get inspiration from, or to get a good sigh of refreshing relief, knowing that for at least an hour or a few minutes (or even a few pages), that reality slips away, and we retreat to the adventures that make us gaze in awe and wonder. With that said, here are some reviews of comics that I read this week! I always like to review more, but in between all the comic illustrating, script writing and all, my hands tend to get full. But you're not here for this hootin nanny stuff! You came for the reviews! ( Or at least I hope you did, hee hee).
The comics I reviewed this week are :
Tom King's I AM Bane arc begins here, and man does Bane make effort to ensure his presence is permanent! Batman #16 Review :http://fanboyfactor.com/2017/02/comic-review-batman-16-dc-comics/
Another delightful crossover that I managed to get my hands and eyes on, (ya know I like crossovers) Is Planet of the Apes/ Green Lantern #1 from BOOM Studios and DC Comics which you can read the full review here: http://fanboyfactor.com/2017/02/comic-review-planet-of-the-apesgreen-lantern-1-boom-studiosdc-comics/
It's pretty cohesive, and believable that a crossover such as this could exist despite the man/ ape friction when co existence is involved. When Hal Jordan is thrusted into the mix, you can believe it'll be bananas! ( okay I know, I should've peeled that joke back a bit!.....okay, I slipped up on that joke...okay, I should stop).
Now here is a full review of:
Superman #16 review by Anthony Andujar Jr
Writers:Peter J Tomasi and Patrick Gleason
Artists: Tony Daniel and Clay Mann,
Colors: Dinei Ribeiro
Inks: Sandu Florea and Seth Mann
Letters: Rob Leigh
“You're Supermen and Superwomen, we're all created equal, because we want to help, and nothing will ever destroy that as long as there is a person left taking a breath with an ‘s’ on their chest.”
The three part multiverse spanning, Multiplicity arc Concludes Here !!
With all of the Supermen of the multiverse at risk from the threat of Prophecy, all that stands in his wake is the one and only Superman. How will Superman defeat Prophecy if he is depowered? How will the other Supermen and Superwomen break free from the constraints that Prophecy cast them in? And what is the threat that Prophecy refers to that required the kidnappings of all the supermen and women of the multiverse to begin with?
Whew! I have to say, this was a fun three part arc from beginning to end. Peter J Tomassi and Patrick Gleason continue to push the envelope in terms.of writing a very fun superman series that has the optimism of Mark Waid and Grant Morrison, but the action and fun of Dan Jurgens. It's just a mixbag of trail mix or your favorite pizza toppings I suppose. Okay, bad metaphor, but that's okay, because the comic is far from being a bad metaphor (in a good way). Tomassi and Gleason continue to display what makes (current) OG Superman (pre 52) the Superman that we all know and love. He doesn't come in head strong punching things up, he always strategizes and voices reason before taking absolute action, which is what his younger new 52 counterpart lacked.
But that's not what makes the book great, what makes it great is the interaction between Keenan Kong aka New-Superman of China, and OG Superman. It's the first time that these two meet since the death of New 52 Superman, and it's really fun to see how they interact with each other. It sorta mirrors Marvel’s Miles Morales interaction with Peter Parker, but dare I say, much better simply due to the nature of these characters and how they are organically written. It's not mechanically forced and that's what makes this issue enjoyable. It’s great to see all of the Supermen team up.
If there is only one complaint I have about this issue and arc, is that it could have continued for at least two more issues, because it would have given more time to see the rest of the other supermen and given more time for the story to conclude in a decently paced fashion. Don't get me wrong, the ending to this arc is satisfying and enjoyable, but I felt like this arc could have had an issue or two of story left to be told. But maybe less is more and it's for the best, especially by the end of the issue where a certain mysterious hooded figure (that Any reader since Geoff Johns and John Romita Jr’s Superman run, or at least since John’s DC Rebirth title is familiar with) makes brief appearance and for shadows what is to come for the big blue boy scout, and quite possibly for the DC Universe as a whole. Nonetheless, reading this title is like a fun roller coaster ride, it's a title you don't want to end, especially with the creative writing team involved.
The art by Tony Daniel is strong, and seeing it in the superman title, seems.like a good fit for Daniel. Personally I'm a fan Tony Daniel’s work since reading his stuff prior since Grant Morrison’s Batman run. To see his art continue to grow and seeing his work flourish in other titles is great. And it's good to see his art utilized with a good story because his sequential art flows, and keeps the narrative consistent. One of my favorite panels is with the Red Racer speeding through the panels, and recreating a certain crisis on infinite earth’s visual. Daniel’s work is lively, and had the right kind of style to help conclude this arc. Clay Mann also did the art in the book and man, his final pages , especially the last page makes for a cool poster piece, because it's a very striking image that gives off some serious sinister energy.
Florea and Mann’s inks are sharp and tight, keeping the pencils by Daniel's and Mann looking crisp, and clean. Riberio’s color work did a phenomenal job at making the pit that our protagonists were stranded on feel like a barren, hellscape, in addition to displaying the vibrant and distinct figures that move through the panels. Rob Leigh’s lettering serves is purpose in providing the right placement of speech balloons, and dialogue color tones. You could feel the energy emitting from Prophecy’s voice whenever his words were on display. Nonetheless, this is a phenomenal title. If you aren't reading superman, you should be, because it's one of the best titles of the rebirth line, and one of the best series that showcases superman, let alone the very best that superman has ever been in terms of being an entertaining and inspiring character. Action Comics is also great, but this series is just refreshing, full of fun and wonder, which isn't that easy to come by, especially with a prominently iconic character. Definitely pick this up, or have it on your pull list. It'll be worth your while.
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