[quote]kevinm1 wrote:
[quote]Bujo wrote:
So I finally got around to reading some of the new DCnU/reboot/relaunch comics. I read Justice League, Action Comics (Superman), and Superboy. So far? I’m pretty pleased. Interestingly it seems different titles are telling stories from different eras of each character. I’ll come back to that in a bit.
Justice League #1
Justice League is the strongest title out of the gate. In this world superhumans are a new concept just being discovered. They are much a mystery verse the celebrity status many held in the previous continuum. Batman, Green Lantern, and Superman all seem well established in their unique roles, but none of them have ever formally met before. They all know of each other, but they’ve each stuck to their own niches. Both Gotham and Metropolis PD seems to have open “shoot on sight” orders for both Batman and Superman.
We first meet Batman. Batman is the stealth guy. Every move is planned and executed precisely. He moves and approaches everything cautiously and efficiently. If you’ve ever played a Splintercell game, then you know you’ve got to play the game smart. You can’t go in guns blazing. That’s Batman, and it is awesome.
Green Lantern is the exact opposite. Hal Jordan’s shit don’t stink. There isn’t a problem in the world he can’t handle, or so he believes. Everything he does pretty much annoys Batman, and much highlarity ensues. Their interaction is perfect.
Finally, on the last page we meet Superman in his new costume. Green Lantern thinking he’s the cock of the walk, gets taken down a peg. The issue ends setting the stage for a confrontation between Supes and Batsy. I’m looking forward to the next issue.
Action Comics #1
This comic begins about 6 months after Clark Kent moves to Metropolis. Clark is making his way as a free lance reporter and competing with Lois Lane at the rival newspaper. Jimmy Olsen is Clark’s best friend in Metropolis, and Lois’ camera man. It’s nice that they got that connection squared away quickly and efficiently. Superman isn’t the Superman we’re used to seeing.
He’s not even the Superman I just saw in Justice League #1. He stomps around in workboots, jeans, and a t-shirt. That’s him in my avatar. He can’t fly yet, but he’s got heat/x-ray vision, and super jump. He’s strong as hell, but not near the level we’re used to. After fighting a wrecking ball, a couple tanks, and a few dozen cops Supes looks like most us would after sparring Lennox Lewis. He bruises, he bleeds, he gets knocked the fuck out.
Superboy #1
Superboy starts in some secret underground lab. Sort of a 50/50 mix between the previous continuum’s origin, and the Young Justice show’s origin. He’s clone made with half Kryptonian DNA, and half human DNA. His character is pretty much a blank slate, as would be expected.
His ability to learn is impressive and leaves the reader wondering if we’re seeing his Kryptonian side or is it something new created by his hybrid genetics. Most of the story is character driven and we meet a lot of characters. There is also an immensely powerful organization operating in the shadows that, I’m sure, will see much investigation.
One thing I’m liking about the new books is being re-introduced to (for now) peripheral characters. In Justice League we meet a young Victor, who will become Cyborg in the future. In Action Comics we meet Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, and Lex Luthor. Superboy gave us a surprise by introducing Rose Wilson. Historically she’s been Deathstroke’s daughter and a villain named Ravager.
My favorite was in Mr Terrific. We got to see Karen Starr, aka Power Girl. While she showed no powers, I’m interested in how DC will develop her this time around. Will they make the horrible mistakes of the 80s where PG and Supergirl got 20 years of retcons trying to explain why they had all abilities of Superman but weren’t Kryptonians. Or will DC take a more direct route in revealing that maybe Supes isn’t the last child of Krypton.
I’m really digging the new DC Universe, and can’t wait to read more of the upcoming new 52.[/quote]
I liked the Green Lantern(mostly because it just continued the storyline and didn’t reboot), I have some hope for a few others but I wish Liefeild would go away he’s fucking up two of my favorite characters Hawk and Dove.
I’ll be picking up about two weeks worth of subs Firday and I’m excited to see Dick back as Nightwing(he’s not now nor should he become Batman they’re two seperate identities if anyone should inherit the mantle it should be Tim Drake). Oh and this is happening in the Batman book[/quote]
Not really adding anything of substance to the convo but “Batty Boy” in Jamaican Patois is another way to call someone a fag. Just figured I’d through that out there.