DC's MULTIVERSITY #1
I'm definitely going to be doing an in-depth theology review of Grant Morrison's magnum opus, the new MULTIVERSITY mini-series. In many ways, this book reminded me of Jim Starlin's recent THANOS: INFINITY REVELATION. This is a very big, very weird cosmic story with strong philosophical and theological undertones. Morrison has done some things to put the reader at the center of the action, making you a character in the story (this reminds me of something Marvel did in the last issue of THE INFINITY CRUSADE). The pacing in this book is weird, but that is by design. I can't judge the pacing until the story is complete. But on most levels, this worked for me. If you can deal with very strange storytelling, then this is a great book. If you need more straightforward approaches, leave it alone.
Storyline: 4 Stars
Dialogue: 5 Stars
Pacing: 4 Stars
Art: 5 Stars
Overall: 5 Stars
Marvel's DEADPOOL: DRACULA'S GAUNTLET #7
This book ended the way it began: as a funny book with tight and controlled storytelling, staying true to Deadpool's basic character while also carving out some new (for me ) ground. The pacing got better than it has been the last few issues, and I loved the way the battle between Dracula and Deadpool turned out. This was a great book.
Storyline: 4 Stars
Dialogue: 5 Stars
Pacing: 3.5 Stars
Art: 3.5 Stars
Overall: 4.5 Stars
DC's SENSATION COMICS FEATURING: WONDER WOMAN #1
I liked the exploration of Wonder Woman facing down Batman's rogue's gallery here. The thrust of the book worked, though the dialogue was a bit weak. I particularly liked the way Diana handled Harley Quinn and Catwoman. It was very true to Diana's spirit. The art is good, the pacing was good, overall this was a good but not great offering.
Storyline: 4 Stars
Dialogue: 3 Stars
Pacing: 3.5 Stars
Art: 4 Stars
Overall: 3.5 Stars
DC's TEEN TITANS #2
This volume of the TITANS is, so far, in every way superior to what came before. The storytelling is focused in a way it never was before. Here they highlight Beast Boy and Bunker, and develop their friendship. Yes, folks, they are actually focusing on relationships between characters here. How refreshing! This is now a good book that has potential for greatness.
Storyline: 3.5 Stars
Dialogue: 4 Stars
Pacing: 3.5 Stars
Art: 4 Stars
Overall: 3.5 Stars
Marvel's GHOST RIDER #6
Here they did a good job at exploring the home life of the main character. There is strong character development here and they are handling urban dialogue better. However, the storyline is getting repetitive. Drugs, drugs, and more drugs. Yes, this is an accurate description of the ghetto, yet a comic book reader needs more. I'm ready to see this new Rider go new directions
Storyline: 3.5 Stars
Dialogue: 4 Stars
Pacing: 3.5 Stars
Art: 3 Stars
Overall: 3.5 Stars
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