Comic Panel of the Week: Batman #9

There were a lot of good moment's in Batman #9, but I settled on this one.

"Animal Man Shorts" First Thoughts

So I've been recently watching some of DC Nation's Shorts like The New Teen Titans. However I wanted to talk about this one. I really find these pretty funny, and it has good animation. It's a very original idea. However the reason I wanted to talk about this is because the comic it's based on is probably one of the most horrific and gory comics I've ever seen.

If you think that's bad, that's just the cover.

This is what I like to call the Saturday Morning Watchmen Problem. Where company's take something really mature, and make a kid friendly version of it. I mean if any kid read this book they would be traumatized. It's bad enough most Adult's think superheroes and comics are for kids. But anyway that's my two sense on the matter, go check them out. I'm not going to give a rating this time because there is more then one short, and this was more of a rant then my opinion on the shorts themselves.

Earth 2 #1 Review

----SPOILER WARNING----This comic is recent, as such there will be Spoilers-- 

So the Avengers has come and gone. So let's look at the other side of the pond at DC. At the very first and my personal favorite Superhero team, the Justice Society of America. The JSA played a big part in what got me into comics, so I was understandably pissed when some of my favorite superheroes disappeared in the DC reboot. However DC said they would appear again in this comic. So I was looking forward to this, but does it hold up. Let's check it out.

The story starts off five years ago in the parallel Earth, when Apokolips invaded. Eventually only a few heroes remained, and this was there last stand. Superman and Wonder Woman hold off the Parademons while Batman and his daughter Helena make there way to a beacon tower in order to upload a virus which will stop the invasion. Meanwhile Supergirl is protecting some soldiers.

While they fight, Wonder Woman is shocked by the appearance of the Roman God Mercury. He tells her the Gods are dieing, and that he wanted to thank her for restoring his fate in humanity. He flies off, and Wonder Woman is soon killed afterwards. Superman becomes distraught by her death. He get's overpowered by the Parademons and is killed to. Batman reaches the top of the tower, and tells Helena that when he upload the virus the tower will self destruct killing him in the process.

Helena cry's as the tower explodes, and she is soon joined by Supergirl. They see someone going into a boom tube, and follow them through it. We cut to five years later. Most of the world has returned to normal however there are still signs of the conflict. It's here we are introduced to the young versions of Alan Scott the original Green Lantern and Jay Garrick the original Flash.

Jay is dumped by Joan who want's someone more mature. He goes to look at the stars, and starts to wonder if she is right. Then he notices a shooting star, that crashes near by. The comic ends with him investigating and it's revealed the shooting star was Mercury who warns of another threat.

Alright I'm going to have to start with some good things. For one the art is great, the story and characters are good. In the first part. After the five year time skip, I started to dislike this book a bit. Mostly cause these aren't the characters that got me into comics. Alan Scott is cocky and Jay Garrick is a slacker. I don't have a big problem with Alan since this is before his accident, and I think I remember him being cocky before the accident in the original story too.

However Jay is not Jay. For one he was a scientist in the original story. I know he was a jock but he was still smart. Also it seems to insinuate that he's going to get his powers from Mercury, which I have mixed feelings about since every Flash was based in science and didn't have a lot of magic in it. Also how did the whole Flash running backward in time to stop himself from stopping Zoom, which somehow created the New 52 affect a different Earth. The science of the whole thing is bad already but now it's affecting other Earth's in the multiverse? What kind of sense does that make.

Anyway my problems are a bit nitpicky. I know I might be coming off as a bit of a fanboy. I mean it's still a good book and I will buy the next issue to check out how they handle the Flash. I just think these characters should be handled with more respect since they are some of the first superheroes ever made.

Rating: 4/5

Comic Panel of the Week: Fury Max

"The Avengers" First Thoughts

Today was a long day for me. It was Free Comic Book Day, plus I had to go to the Video game store. Then I had a one hour break, and had to go to see the Avengers. But you probably don't want to hear this. Your here for my thoughts on the Avengers. What can I say, it was great. After 3 or more years of build up it was well worth the wait. The actors do a terrific job, especially Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark and Tom Hiddleston as Loki. However Loki was a bit downplayed in this movie, but I don't want to go into to much detail since I don't want to spoil the movie. However someone who I wasn't expecting to be great was Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner. He was really good.

Everyone gets there character development in the movie. Yes even Hawkeye and Black Widow. After seeing this I really would like a Hawkeye movie. Also I should talk about Captain America for a second. During the movie he doesn't seem to upset about being frozen for 70 years. After the beginning it's only ever mentioned again for jokes. However they did change his costume, which I like since I hated his costume in his movie.  

I did see it in 3D. It was the first and last time I saw a 3D movie. The only reason I saw this in 3D was because the 2D showing was sold out. It's just a crappy gimmick that only makes you pay more money. So i recommend seeing this in 2D, your eyes will thank you. Well that pretty much raps things up. I recommend seeing this, and remember to stay after the credits!

Rating: 4/5

Avengers #1 (2010) Review

As you know, or should know, The Avengers came out today. As such I felt that it was fitting to review an Avengers comic. So let's check it out. This comic is about Steve Rogers (AKA Captain America) trying to make a new Avengers team. Inviting various heroes such as Spider-Man, Iron Fist, and Hawkeye, to name a few. Some of the heroes have there doubts since to them some of the big problems that happened in the last few years was the Avengers fault.

During a meeting they are interrupted by Kang the Conqueror who tells them that there offspring will cause an end to reality.Which probable has something to do with them killing Immortus at the beginning of the book. Kang tells them to go to the future, and stop there children or else he will use a Dark Matter Accelerator to destroy the world. The comic end with Kang returning to his own time, and the reveal that he was sent back by a future version of the Hulk.

There isn't a lot of story in this issue, mostly just set up. However there are some good character moments between Steve and Ironman as well as Wolverine and Spider-Woman. The art is a bit lacking. Some panels are great, but others are pretty bad. It's as if it were drawn by two different people. Over all it's a good start but it could of been better.

Ratings: 2/5

Comic Panel of the Week: The Beginning of the Avengers

As you may know the movie based off the comic the Avengers is going to be released this Friday. So it's time to celebrate. Also I know this isn't technically a comic panel, but I just couldn't help it.