05:11
Unknown
The entirety of the solicits are listed on Newsarama here:
http://ift.tt/1GgxOAh
Now there is a lot to process in this post-Convergence, post-New 52 DCU. But for the purposes of this blog, the thing to realize is that in July of this month, a Supergirl appears in exactly one book. There is no solo title. She is no longer in Justice League United.
Add to that, Superman seems to be going in an odd direction.
On to the books.
JUSTICE LEAGUE 3001 #2
Written by KEITH GIFFEN and J.M. DeMATTEIS
Art and cover by HOWARD PORTER
1:25 Variant cover by GEOF DARROW
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s...Supergirl? Aww, for crying out loud, we were promised that someone would rein these guys in. Supergirl? Really? Trust us...it’s actually pretty cool.
If you asked me if I would ever be commenting on Justice League 3001 on this site, I would have responded 'never'.
But now Supergirl ... a Supergirl ... is part of the book. It looks like Matrix. And I suppose if she is protoplasm, she might be immortal enough to be around a thousand years hence. But the short hair and the old school belt gives her an odd Silver Age feel, even if the skirt is wrong (for all but the totem Supergirl in Superman #123). But do I trust Giffen and DeMatteis to treat any Supergirl right. Will she be a joke to them? Is this an immediate low point after the high point of the last series ending.
I am about 20% excited, 80% worried.
ACTION COMICS #42
Written by GREG PAK
Art and cover by AARON KUDER
The Superman epic you never expected – “TRUTH” continues! Who will stand by Clark Kent?
Did they use 'the epic you never expected' when describing 'Grounded'?
I am assuming that the 'Truth' is that Clark's secret gets exposed. And I am hoping that Pak and Kuder can continue to churn out books I love. But they were derailed by a multi-title story. And then how do you undo this story? Worldwide mindwipe?
Art and cover by JOHN ROMITA, JR. and KLAUS JANSON
The Superman epic you never expected – “TRUTH” continues! Has Lois Lane betrayed Superman with the truth?
I have been intrigued to see what Gene Luen Yang would bring to the Superman character. But I don't think that a multi-title storyline is the best way to initiate things. Why not give him a couple of issues, an arc, to get his feet wet, to let readers see what he is planning?
And having Lois Lane betray him? How much more harm can they bring to Lois?
BATMAN/SUPERMAN #22
Written by GREG PAK
Art and cover ARDIAN SYAF and VICENTE CIFUENTES
The Superman epic you never expected – “TRUTH” continues! Can Superman accept the truth about his new partner? Featuring the all-new Batman!
And then this solicit.
Superman on a motorcycle? I can see the posters ... "You'll believe a man can ride!"
This whole look, this cover, the blood dripping off the knuckles ... it just doesn't seem like Superman. I don't want a street level Superman. I want an inspiring hero.
I suppose I have to wait and see how this whole thing turns out but this is pretty offputting.
Written by GREG PAK
Art and cover ARDIAN SYAF and VICENTE CIFUENTES
The Superman epic you never expected – “TRUTH” continues! Can Superman accept the truth about his new partner? Featuring the all-new Batman!
And then this solicit.
Superman on a motorcycle? I can see the posters ... "You'll believe a man can ride!"
This whole look, this cover, the blood dripping off the knuckles ... it just doesn't seem like Superman. I don't want a street level Superman. I want an inspiring hero.
I suppose I have to wait and see how this whole thing turns out but this is pretty offputting.
SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN #19
Written by PETER J. TOMASI
Art and cover by DOUG MAHNKE and JAIME MENDOZA
The Superman epic you never expected – “TRUTH” continues! Is there truth in madness? Harley Quinn and the Suicide Squad guest-star!
Yep ... I want to stop collecting this book.
Will a Doug Mahnke Harley Quinn lure me back for one more issue.
Art and cover by DOUG MAHNKE and JAIME MENDOZA
The Superman epic you never expected – “TRUTH” continues! Is there truth in madness? Harley Quinn and the Suicide Squad guest-star!
Yep ... I want to stop collecting this book.
Will a Doug Mahnke Harley Quinn lure me back for one more issue.
MARTIAN MANHUNTER #2
Written by ROB WILLIAMS
Art and cover by EDDY BARROWS and EBER FERREIRA
It’s the Man of Steel versus the Martian Manhunter as Superman demands to know what J’onn J’onnz knew about the Martians’ terrible plans for Earth.
How can I not get this issue. Guest stars Superman. Helps promote a Martian Manhunter book.
But again, heroes fighting. I'm kind of over it.
So a Matrix Supergirl is cast in a book where she might be a laughing stock. Superman rides a motorcycle. No Supergirl solo title. No Supergirl in JLU.
What will July hold for us as Superman fans?
Written by ROB WILLIAMS
Art and cover by EDDY BARROWS and EBER FERREIRA
It’s the Man of Steel versus the Martian Manhunter as Superman demands to know what J’onn J’onnz knew about the Martians’ terrible plans for Earth.
How can I not get this issue. Guest stars Superman. Helps promote a Martian Manhunter book.
But again, heroes fighting. I'm kind of over it.
So a Matrix Supergirl is cast in a book where she might be a laughing stock. Superman rides a motorcycle. No Supergirl solo title. No Supergirl in JLU.
What will July hold for us as Superman fans?
Posted in: Reviews
0 comments:
Post a Comment