Off-Topic: Comic Book Reviews

DC's JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #9
In this issue Martian Manhunter and Stargirl continue to attempt to free members of the various Justice Leagues from their psychosomatic prisons. This is an attempt to really pump up Stargirl, to present her as a future major force in JLA stories. It succeeds in this somewhat, though the story comes off as a little repetitive (as in almost the same exact story as last time) and seems to be almost pleading Stargirl's case too much. It is as if the writers are sitting me down and saying "no, really, she is an important and awesome character." Something a little more organic next time, boys and girls, please.

Storyline: 3 Stars
Dialogue: 3 Stars
Pacing: 3 Stars
Artwork: 3.5 Stars
Overall: 3 Stars

DC's SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN #2
WOW, did this second issue deliver. We delve deeper into the new DOOMSDAY saga while Wonder Woman has to contend with some jerky relatives. Since these relatives are Olympian "gods" this puts a little damper on her relationship with Clark.Overall, a good book elevated by one aspect: a full-on fight between Apollo and Superman and WOW, is it awesome.
Storyline: 4.5 Stars
Dialogue: 4 Stars
Pacing: 3.5 Stars
Artwork: 4.5 Stars
Overall: 4.5 Stars

DC's CONSTANTINE #8
I haven't been keeping up too much with this book, but I'm a fan of the recent work done with the character in JUSTICE LEAGUE: DARK. The storyline was a bit hard to keep up with at first because of this, but once I started getting the gist of what was going on, I was thoroughly impressed. I liked the way Constantine found a new use for an ancient magical weapon. The art really leaves something to be desired though. I mean really.
Storyline: 3.5 Stars
Dialogue: 4 Stars
Pacing: 3 Stars
Artwork: 1.5 Stars
Overall: 3.5 Stars

Zenescope's OZ #4
I'm really enjoying this book, and this issue had all the elements as to why. I am currently reading two different Oz-based stories right now and I like the fact that they are both very different. Here the entire captivity of Dorothy is re-imagined, with something kept in from the classic story that had just the right hint of nostalgia. The only negative is the pacing seems a bit off.
Storyline: 4 Stars
Dialogue: 4 Stars
Pacing: 2.5 Stars
Artwork: 4 Stars
Overall: 4 Stars