Written By: Dennis Hopeless
Art By: Salvador Loracca
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| Cable and X-Force #1 |
This is another new title from the recent Marvel NOW! launch.
Like most #1s this was a set-up issue and we are introduced to the feature players. They include Forge, Domino, Colossus, Dr. Nemesis, and of course, Cable. Hope Summers, fresh off her Phoenix Force ordeal, also appears throughout the story.
The art in this book was well done, especially the splash pages. The story has potential, and did enough to keep me interested.
The standout moment of this issue was when Cable and company was confronted by the Uncanny Avengers. There were some pretty good lines from Havok and Captain America.
I'd say give this title a chance... it's not the worst way you could spend $3.99. I'll probably check out the next issue.
Like most #1s this was a set-up issue and we are introduced to the feature players. They include Forge, Domino, Colossus, Dr. Nemesis, and of course, Cable. Hope Summers, fresh off her Phoenix Force ordeal, also appears throughout the story.
The art in this book was well done, especially the splash pages. The story has potential, and did enough to keep me interested.
The standout moment of this issue was when Cable and company was confronted by the Uncanny Avengers. There were some pretty good lines from Havok and Captain America.
I'd say give this title a chance... it's not the worst way you could spend $3.99. I'll probably check out the next issue.
Now to the "Death of the Family" portion of the show...
Written By: Adam Glass
Art By: Fernando Dangnino
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| Suicide Squad #15 |
Is this the end of the road for Harley Quinn and Mr. J's relationship?
The last issue ended with the Joker choking Harley with a chain. We are brought back to this scene here, and the rest of the issue is pretty much a big fight between the two.
The last issue ended with the Joker choking Harley with a chain. We are brought back to this scene here, and the rest of the issue is pretty much a big fight between the two.
During the lovers quarrel, we learn a little more about Joker's motivation, both for attacking Harley and for removing his face.
Speaking of face removal -- the standout moment that comes from this book, and really sticks in my mind occurs during their fight. As Harley gains the upper-hand, she shoves Joker's face into a wall, leaving quite an impression.
Between all the Joker/Harley stuff was some pretty random panels involving Waller and other Squad members. The ending, to me, also didn't fit well with this issue.
I'd say buy this just for the soul reason of being a part of the "Death of the Family" event. Or I can see it being appealing to people who are huge Harley/Joker history buffs.
3. Batgirl #15
Written By: Gail Simone
Art By: Ed Benes
Before I get to my review, I feel like I need to address some pretty big news.
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| Batgirl #15 |
Batgirl writer, Gail Simone, recently revealed on Twitter that she was notified through e-mail that she will no longer be associated with the title.
After the cat was out of the bag, a wave of support for Simone flooded Twitter. Fans, including myself, voiced their support for the popular writer.
It is yet to be seen what Simone will do next, but I'm sure whatever it is, it will be great -- just like this issue of Batgirl, which was a tie-in to the "Death of the Family" story.
Some of these tie-ins have been lackluster, but I think it's pretty safe to say that Bat fans everywhere were eager to see the confrontation between Babs and the Joker, which has been brewing since Alan Moore's 1988 "The Killing Joke."
We get more of the aforementioned confrontation here as Joker continues where he left off last month: holding Batgirl's mom hostage in a roller rink, while he awaits Batgirl's answer to his marriage proposal. Does she say yes, or does she turn down the Clown Prince of Crime? You'll just have to read and see.
I really enjoyed this issue. You can't go wrong with the story given Batgirl and Joker's history with each other.
I really enjoyed this issue. You can't go wrong with the story given Batgirl and Joker's history with each other.
2. Batman and Robin #15
Written By: Peter Tomasi
Art By: Patrick Gleason & Mick Gray
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| Batman and Robin #15 |
It's amazing how a character, such as the Joker, can get the creative juices flowing.
This book went from zero to 60 real quick.
After starting on a high note, the second run of Batman and Robin kind of hit a rough patch for me. After the Nobody storyline, there were just, in my opinion, a bunch of uninteresting stories. That is, until now.
When this issue starts, we see the writing and artwork we have been accustomed to from Peter Tomasi, Patrick Gleason, and Mick Gray.
Damian, with the help of his dog Titus, is lured to the zoo where he gets ambushed by the Joker. From here, the thrusters were ignited and we were ready for liftoff.
We are taken into a dark and twisted story filled with maggots, worms, and all kinds of other creepy crawlers. You want to know what else is creepy? The Joker himself. His big reveal will leave you in awe.
Patrick Gleason takes the Joker and makes him his own, standing
out from all the other interpretations we've gotten thus far from the whole "Death of the Family" crossover event.
This is a great issue that needs to be owned by any and all Batman fans.
1. Batman #15
Written By: Scott Snyder
Art By: Greg Capullo & Jonathan Glapion
Backup Written By: Scott Snyder & James T Tynion IV
Backup Art By: Jock
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| Batman #15 |
If there is a flagship book for the "Death of the Family" story, this is it.
We open up with an inner monologue from Bruce. He tries to tell himself that behind everything the Joker says or does, he is just a man.
But, does a man commit the acts the Joker has followed through with, or are they the acts of a monster? I'll let you be the judge.
The majority of this issue deals with a secret that Bruce has been holding back from the rest of the Bat family. Dick, Jason, Tim, Damien, and Barbara all learn that an altercation between Batman and the Joker in the past could have put their true identities in jeopardy. Bruce does everything he can to assure the gang that that isn't the case.
Towards the end of the issue, we learn more about Joker's plans, thanks to some pretty sweet panels where Batman interrogates an Arkham City guard.
Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo keep up their A-game material here. Both of them without a doubt have me hooked on every word and image.
Even the backup story was great. Snyder is joined by James T Tynion IV on writing duties, while Jock takes over for Capullo.
In the backup, we get a better look inside what that Arkham guard was telling Batman. Plus, we get to see the Riddler.
Batman continues to be a must-buy, top of the stack every week book. Buy this issue... in fact, buy two because you might wear out the pages reading it so many times.
We open up with an inner monologue from Bruce. He tries to tell himself that behind everything the Joker says or does, he is just a man.
But, does a man commit the acts the Joker has followed through with, or are they the acts of a monster? I'll let you be the judge.
The majority of this issue deals with a secret that Bruce has been holding back from the rest of the Bat family. Dick, Jason, Tim, Damien, and Barbara all learn that an altercation between Batman and the Joker in the past could have put their true identities in jeopardy. Bruce does everything he can to assure the gang that that isn't the case.
Towards the end of the issue, we learn more about Joker's plans, thanks to some pretty sweet panels where Batman interrogates an Arkham City guard.
Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo keep up their A-game material here. Both of them without a doubt have me hooked on every word and image.
Even the backup story was great. Snyder is joined by James T Tynion IV on writing duties, while Jock takes over for Capullo.
In the backup, we get a better look inside what that Arkham guard was telling Batman. Plus, we get to see the Riddler.
Batman continues to be a must-buy, top of the stack every week book. Buy this issue... in fact, buy two because you might wear out the pages reading it so many times.
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