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Post by floydthebarber on Sept 29, 2011 19:34:32 GMT -5
I picked up 'Batman' last week, and thought it was very good.
Of the 3 I read this week, I liked 'All Star Western' the best, but I'm a fan of the Western genre and wanted to like that one. Aquaman was solid from what I read in store, but not really a fan of the character and can't see myself getting into the series, so I left it there. I also picked up The Flash for a friend, and didn't think it was anything special.
CC - A lot of people have been looking forward to JLD, as the whole 'magic' side of the DCU hasn't been front and center for a while. Should be a cool book.
All told, I'll probably end up buying #2's for...
Batman (for sure)
Batwoman (for sure)
All Star Western (for sure)
Detective Comics (probably)
JLA (probably)
Swamp Thing (probably)
Green Lantern (for friend)
Red Lanterns (for friend)
The Flash (for friend)
That's about what I figured I'd be following. Could see that number drop down to 3 or 4 books by # 4-5's. So far though, I'd say the reboot has gone pretty well.
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Post by Sinclair Promotions on Sept 30, 2011 23:11:17 GMT -5
Following the reboot, here is my new monthly pull list, just from DC Comics
Batman
Batman & Robin
Batman: The Dark Knight
Batgirl
Batwoman
Batwing
Birds of Prey
Detective Comics
Green Arrow
Justice League
Justice League International
Justice League Dark
Teen Titans
Blue Beetle
Action Comics
Superman
DC Comics Present
Hawk & Dove (even though Rob Lefield (sp) does the art)
Demon Knights
Green Lantern
Green Lantern Corps
Green Lantern New Guardians
Red Lantern
Superboy
Supergirl
Catwoman
Red Hood and the Outlaws
Nightwing
Aquaman
Other titles I get
Green Hornet
Kato
Bionic Man
Star Trek
Game of Thrones
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Post by floydthebarber on Oct 1, 2011 2:19:47 GMT -5
If I weren't trying to cut back, I'd probably be picking up another 5-10 books a month...a lot of which are on your list. Batgirl, JLD, Action Comics, Green Arrow, Batwing, Nightwing, Aquaman and Batman & Robin to name just a few are all ones I'd like to follow. If one really keeps getting rave reviews, I'll probably catch up.
I also picked up the first issue of Star Trek and thought it was alright. Never been a Trek fan until the new film, and thought the IDW comic would be a good offshoot...but it was just ok. Felt like Star Trek though...
Red Wing #3 was really good, and can't wait for the final chapter. Hope it becomes a regular series (with same art team).
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Post by Crimson Cross on Oct 1, 2011 6:06:16 GMT -5
A good sign I would think is artist Mikel Janin of Justice League Dark signed an exclusive deal with DC Comics. I'm looking forward to see more of Janin's art with JLD and with Peter Milligan writing, this'll be an interesting journey...
@sinclair Promotions How is Red Hood and the Outlaws, that's one title that seems interesting...
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Post by Sinclair Promotions on Oct 3, 2011 20:13:49 GMT -5
I liked it. I'm going to give it at least 3 issues before I give it a full review.
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Post by mikefortune on Oct 5, 2011 0:39:57 GMT -5
I have picked up and read about 15 of the titles and some of my favourites so far have been Suicide Squad and All Star Western. Deathstroke and the Superman titles have been not bad. Voodoo, Resurrection man, Wonder Woman and Grifter are pretty weak so far.
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Post by floydthebarber on Oct 5, 2011 17:38:49 GMT -5
mikefortune - I had a feeling SS would be good. Is Simone writing it?
Only picked up Red Lanterns today (very good), and passed on Detective Comics and Swamp Thing. I'm just going to follow Snyder's run on Batman, and even though he's on Swamp Thing, I wasn't blown away by what I saw in #2 so I'll skip that one for now.
X-23 #15 was another solid issue this week, and X-Men: Schism #5 was a good, if unspectacular, final issue of that mini-series. The Wolverine v. Cyclopse battle was very well done, and shakes things up in the X-Men universe for the better. Still have Severed #3 to read too.
(edit) The guy at the store got me to give Aquaman a chance, and it was pretty good. I liked Blackest Night, and this is the same team, so I'll give it a few more issues...
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Post by floydthebarber on Oct 12, 2011 23:01:26 GMT -5
Picked up Batwoman #2 and Green Lantern #2 today. Batwoman was great! Amazing art, and really cool story. Green Lantern was also good. I'm not a big Lantern fan (picking up for a friend), but I like where its going and am looking forward to #3.
Also picked up Uncanny X-Force #16 (amazing!) and X-Men: Regenesis (meh).
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Post by Sinclair Promotions on Oct 22, 2011 3:18:44 GMT -5
So far with half the month gone and half of my #2's in. I have to say that so far Catwoman is rapidly becoming my favorite title in the new 52. Her books have been fast paced and I find myself really looking forward to seeing the story unravel. Nightwing is a close second.
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Post by floydthebarber on Oct 27, 2011 21:17:29 GMT -5
Well, the final batch of #2's came out on Wednesday, and once again I came away impressed with what I read.
All Star Western #2 was solid...even if it felt like it was a little 'light'. Looking forward to seeing where this series goes.
Aquaman #2 wasn a solid follow-up to #1. Great art, witty, and sharp dialogue made it a quick read. Didn't like how it ended though...
The Flash #2 was quite good, and has me rethinking my original thoughts on issue #1. Great art, good story, and even though its heavy with dialogue, its working. Probably the surprise of the New 52 for me.
I'm probably going to pick up I, Vampire after reading some great reviews, and still might check out Swamp Thing, Animal Man and Superman...but overall, I think I'm pretty much set with what I'm going to be following.
Batman
Batwoman
All Star Western
Aquaman
The Flash
Justice League
Green Lantern (for a friend)
Red Lanterns (for a friend)
*Also picked up Red Wing #4 (great!), TMNT #3 (very good), Star Trek (good) and Wolverine & the X-Men #1 (good)
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