Three Reviews: MK Spider-Man, Batman: DATM, Identity Crisis
I thought I would have a negative review, but I actually have three overall positive reviews. I'll try to keep spoiler free, although Identity Crisis is hard to discuss without giving some things away so BE WARNED. It'll be at the bottom.
Marvel Knights: Spider-Man #3
Marvel Comics
Writer: Mark Millar
Artists: Terry and Rachel Dodston
This series might just be the best Spider-Man series out there right now. Millar's got action and wisecracking that exceed those in Spectacular or Amazing. Millar's Spidey also has a maturity that the Ultimate version lacks -- there's no MTV talk in here. Issue #3 continues a fight that was started between Spider-Man and Electro. The art, full of smooth curves, is quite nice and keeps the kinetic pacing fo the fight. The mystery that was started is still left unsolved. Three issues in, this book has been pretty exciting, hopefully it can be continued.
Batman: Death and the Maidens #9
DC Comics
Writer: Greg Rucka
Artist: Klaus Jansen
Overall, I thought this was a pretty nice Batman story, but I'm left wondering if the changes are going to be permanent or temporary. If they're temporary, then this is pretty much another Batman story. My guess is, the way the Batman folks tend to be fine with making relatively long standing changes, that the result of this series is permanent. At times, it felt like the story dragged on a bit but there were parallels drawn between Nyssa and Bruce Wayne that kept some of the personal elements going. In the end, this reads better as a collection and perhaps was one or two issues too long.
DC Identity Crisis #1
DC Comics
Writer: Brad Meltzer
Artist: Rags Morales
DC Identity Crisis doesn't live up to the hype while just one issue in, but it's still an entertaining read. I never read Meltzer's Green Arrow run, and I've had trouble starting one his novels. But the story presented here is pretty good. With the publicity surrounding this series, it would have been impossible to live up to the hype. On the other hand, my impression was that the death of a major characater would occur, and that hasn't happened here. The death scene is worked in well, but it borders with cheesy. My favorite part is how all the heroes had already built contingency plans for this sort of situation after Superman died. I'm certainly on board for the rest of this ride, although I suspect at 7 issues, this story will be longer than necessary. You can also take to the bank that the first suspect isn't the real one. I've seen too much Law and Order to fall for that trick!
Marvel Knights: Spider-Man #3
Marvel Comics
Writer: Mark Millar
Artists: Terry and Rachel Dodston
This series might just be the best Spider-Man series out there right now. Millar's got action and wisecracking that exceed those in Spectacular or Amazing. Millar's Spidey also has a maturity that the Ultimate version lacks -- there's no MTV talk in here. Issue #3 continues a fight that was started between Spider-Man and Electro. The art, full of smooth curves, is quite nice and keeps the kinetic pacing fo the fight. The mystery that was started is still left unsolved. Three issues in, this book has been pretty exciting, hopefully it can be continued.
Batman: Death and the Maidens #9
DC Comics
Writer: Greg Rucka
Artist: Klaus Jansen
Overall, I thought this was a pretty nice Batman story, but I'm left wondering if the changes are going to be permanent or temporary. If they're temporary, then this is pretty much another Batman story. My guess is, the way the Batman folks tend to be fine with making relatively long standing changes, that the result of this series is permanent. At times, it felt like the story dragged on a bit but there were parallels drawn between Nyssa and Bruce Wayne that kept some of the personal elements going. In the end, this reads better as a collection and perhaps was one or two issues too long.
DC Identity Crisis #1
DC Comics
Writer: Brad Meltzer
Artist: Rags Morales
DC Identity Crisis doesn't live up to the hype while just one issue in, but it's still an entertaining read. I never read Meltzer's Green Arrow run, and I've had trouble starting one his novels. But the story presented here is pretty good. With the publicity surrounding this series, it would have been impossible to live up to the hype. On the other hand, my impression was that the death of a major characater would occur, and that hasn't happened here. The death scene is worked in well, but it borders with cheesy. My favorite part is how all the heroes had already built contingency plans for this sort of situation after Superman died. I'm certainly on board for the rest of this ride, although I suspect at 7 issues, this story will be longer than necessary. You can also take to the bank that the first suspect isn't the real one. I've seen too much Law and Order to fall for that trick!
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