Marvel's GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #13
I didn't much like the "Trial of Jean Grey" storyline, but this conclusion actually went quite well. Still the dialogue is what shines, and I'm a little upset they haven't found better stories for these characters. I like the personal relationships and the way those are building up, and that has a lot to do with the words placed in the characters mouth. There is always some good comedy and some deep feelings, and I will continue reading for those reasons. But if they found the right story to place these characters in this book could really shine. Here's to hoping.
Storyline: 3 Stars
Dialogue: 4 Stars
Pacing: 3.5 Stars
Art: 3 Stars
Overall: 3.5 Stars
DC's DC UNIVERSE VS MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE
This last issue was good, though not as good as much of what came before. As is often a problem with good comic book mini-series the writers didn't have a firm grasp of where they all were going, or at least if felt that way. There were some very cool scenes, though, and I really had a blast with this book. I hope they do more like it in the future.
Storyline: 3.5 Stars
Dialogue: 3.5 Stars
Pacing: 3.5 Stars
Art: 4 Stars
Overall: 3.5 Stars
DC's JUSTICE LEAGUE: DARK #29
Most of the JUSTICE LEAGUE: DARK "Forever Evil" crossovers were good. But the last few issues have suffered from the same 'disease' JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA has suffered from. It is repetitive and the characters' motivations are no longer clear. They did some stuff to bring John Constantine back to his core here and that was helpful, but I still was disappointed and have been the last two or three issues. This book is capable of greatness but it is lacking here.
Storyline: 3 Stars
Dialogue: 3 Stars
Pacing: 3 Stars
Art: 4 Stars
Overall: 3 Stars
Marvel's NEW GHOST RIDER #1
The Ghost Rider was at one time one of the greatest comic book superheroes of all time. His best days were the early "Dan Ketch" days, about the first 50 issues and those comics that tied into those. But even in the early "Johnny Blaze" days, there were some amazing storylines. But recent turns have just sucked. I mean this character has been all but spit on by the writers who have had control of him, with some notable exceptions. But I keep giving them a chance because I was such a fan for so long and I know what the character is capable of. I don't like that this new book takes him off the bike and puts him in a car, but so far so good with this issue. It established the new character in an interesting way. It is too early to tell if they can actually do something substantive but this book gives reasons for hope.
Storyline: 3.5 Stars
Dialogue: 3.5 Stars
Pacing: 3.5 Stars
Art: 2 Stars
Overall: 3.5 Stars
DC's TEEN TITANS #29
This book has been so wronged recently. I mean this is a blotch on the New 52 record, for sure. But this ending to this storyline was better than most, and I sure hope they can get some momentum in the right direction. The art is and has been superb, but the rest is sorely lacking. Here, there is some genuine pathos and ethos, and I'm hoping for more.
Storyline: 3 Stars
Dialogue: 4 Stars
Pacing: 3.5 Stars
Art: 4 Stars
Overall: 3.5 Stars
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