BATMAN/SUPERMAN WORLD’S FINEST #7 DC COMICS
Who remembers Nova? The heroic identity that Superman created after losing his super-powers in World’s Finest Comics #178 (July 1968). Well I do and I almost squealled with glee when the Nova costume reappeared on the cover of issue #7! Mark Waid and Dan Mora really know how to make us old fans happy. And as we watch another set of desperate parents fire their only son into space to save him from the destruction of their world. The reactions of Superman, Batman, and Robin are heartfelt and really emotional. But while the logistics are being figured out, Robin takes our new found friend to visit the early 1970’s version of the Teen Titans! But you know something is up. Batman mysterious disappears to check something out and then a secure channel call between him and Robin lets us know that the game is afoot. This title continues to amaze and attract readers and this issue in no exception. I give it a 9 out of 10 Grahams.
THE MASTERS #1 POWER COMICS
A tour-de-force of independant comics everywhere! All around fanboy and idea man, Austin Hough has finally gotten the ball rolling on an idea that has been rolling around his head for around 30 years. With a love of back issues, a rolodex full of creative talent, and a wonderfully whimsicle group of super-villains, he pulls back the curtain to reveal the awe-inspiring first issue! Including classic ads redone, this story, reflecting a love of Silver Age comics, is an absolute delight to read! Issue one features such guest talent as Art Baltazar, Mort Todd, Pat Broderick, Geof Isherwood, Allen Milgrom, Ron Wilson, Joe Rubinstein, Val Mayerik, Mike Gustovich, Andrew Pepoy, this list goes on and on! And this is only issue #1! The best part of this whole backstory is the fact that I have seen this book popping up here and there on the various social platforms but I was happy to see it have an official “Get it at your local comic store!’ release. All I can say is that this is a true work of art coming from the heart of a man who I can identify with. This is a definite read! 10 out of 10 Grahams.
MISS MEOW #4 MERC PUBLISHING
The story ramps up the scientific type stuff and give us some explinations as to how the world of Miss Meow works. Clones, hyped up gadgets, etc. And while we lose some of the campiness, the story is starting to work itself into a shared universe with Notti & Nice (crossover coming soon!). And while the story continues to evolve into a more serious storyline, I am a little disappointed by Katfight’s appearance in this issue. While her obsession with Miss Meow was established from issue #1, she has lost some of that charm and seems to be heading off the deep end. Not that that’s a bad thing, I just really enjoyed the horribly punned, playful evil she represented. Turning the corner and becoming a more more modern story has it’s merits too. I give it a 7 out of 10 Grahams.
CREEPSHOW #1 IMAGE COMICS
Well, we are a bit torn here. While I can’t dispute that the tales presented here are definitely something that I would expect in a comic version of Creepshow, it presented me with nothing new. It has suitable horror and just enough goriness for the fans of Creepshow on Shutter. The creative team here including Paul Dini and Chris Burnham are top notch. The art is just right for the presentation. The only problem is I’ve been there, I’ve seen that. And I must admit that the ending of the first story was totally unfair to the main character. I would give it a 6 out of 10 Grahams.
However, my pal and apparently co-reviewer Sly Hondo disagrees with me. He states that these are tales that would fit right in on the small screen and are scary and highly entertaining. He enjoyed the first tale better than the second as the second was a bit sillier. He gives it a 9 out of 10 Grahams. Guess you’ll just have to read it yourselves and decide who’s right.
ACTION JOURNALISM #1 ONI PRESS
Fun filled, all ages highjinx with Kate Kelly, Action Journalist! In a cross between science fiction and the Golden Age of comics, the adventures of Kate Kelly reminds me of the good old days when every Golden Age anthology comic had a intrepid female reporter. Now add in an alien invasion with a clever plot twist, a jet pack, and some good old fashion Moxie and I’ve just summed up this book in a nutshell. A quirky title from our friends at Oni Press, The creative team of Eric Skillman and Miklos Felvideki does a magnificent job of blending real life journalism with weird aliens. This one is worth looking for. I give it a 9 out of 10 Grahams.