Reviews

JOKER #1     DC COMICS I’m really on the fence about this one. The idea of a new Joker series featuring the current incarnation of the Clown Prince of Crime holds no hook for me. But James Tynion IV’s story doesn’t focus on the character. Issue #1 is the story of James Gordon and reads … Read more

GENERATIONS FORGED #1     DC COMICS Many of you have commented about the missing blog post for last week. Normally, we here at Doc’s Corner are something you can set your watch by. But last week was different. The book of choice was Generations Forged #1, the follow up to Generations Shattered one-shot. Since we’re … Read more

CRIME SYNDICATE #1     DC COMICS In 1964, writer Gardner Fox and artist Mike Sekowsky introduced us to the infamous Earth 3. On this alternate earth, super-heroes were super-villains and (in later storylines) super-villains were super-heroes. And thus the comic reading population was introduced to such characters as Ultraman, Owl Man, Power Ring, Johnny Quick, … Read more

MARVEL #5     MARVEL COMICS It feels like old home week as Alex Ross collects a few close friends to help tell some tales in this issue. With Steve Darnall at his side (when does Darnall find the time to host the Those Were The Days radio program?), such notables as Gene Ha, Zander Cannon, … Read more

RED SONJA THE SUPERPOWERS #2     DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT Dan Abnett’s story continues to be entertaining and shows his command of the characters. Jonathan Lau shows that whether it be science heroes or barbarian redheads, his art works no matter what the subject. Although his take on Red Sonja makes her appear younger than I am … Read more

AVENGERS MECH STRIKE #1     MARVEL COMICS Does anyone else smell a 1980’s Hasbro toy tie-in? Weaving back and forth between the movie Avengers and the comic Avengers, Jed MacKay’s story makes sense and is entertaining. And certainly, the art/color teaming of Carlos Magno and Guru-eFX is very effective. Its the concept that has me … Read more

VAMPIRELLA THE DARK POWERS #2     DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT While I still have multiple issues here with the general theme of the story, Dan Abnett’s amazing use of dialog and character attitudes have sort have won me over. While I still do not see the classic Vampirella as a super-hero team player, the fact that many … Read more

FUTURE STATE SHAZAM! #1     DC COMICS While the general premise is sound and rather interesting, Tim Sheridan’s script is overflowing with questions and plot points. Enough to give me a headache. And while Eduardo Pansica manages to keep up with the narrative’s images, it’s a lot to take in. Neron is back and uncharacteristicly … Read more

RED SONJA THE SUPERPOWERS #1     DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT Dan Abnett’s story is a huge tapestry of ideas. The concepts here are well done and told to the reader without too much explination. A multidimensional group of heroes checking on alternate worlds as super beings start to emerge is one I have high praise for. And … Read more