It's about clearing away the debris from the Nu52 & setting up the house so it's livable again. There's enough action and adventure to keep you intereIt's about clearing away the debris from the Nu52 & setting up the house so it's livable again. There's enough action and adventure to keep you interested, but really this is all about future storytelling.
This is definitely in the top tier of the Rebirth books I've read so far. Really it's just about everything I want from a Superman book. Action, some This is definitely in the top tier of the Rebirth books I've read so far. Really it's just about everything I want from a Superman book. Action, some intrigue, a bit of characterization. I dig it.
It's Sherlock as horror story, set in occupied Britannia. There's some high marks for originality here, but I just couldn't seem to get invested in thIt's Sherlock as horror story, set in occupied Britannia. There's some high marks for originality here, but I just couldn't seem to get invested in the book. http://fedpeaches.blogspot.com/2017/0......more
Speaking of over stuffed! Has anyone done a head count on this book? It looks great, but does a terrible job of introducing all these characters. httpSpeaking of over stuffed! Has anyone done a head count on this book? It looks great, but does a terrible job of introducing all these characters. http://fedpeaches.blogspot.com/2017/0......more
There's a lot going on here. Maybe too much. Of the various Rebirth titles I've read so far, this one feels like the most reliant on some serious knowThere's a lot going on here. Maybe too much. Of the various Rebirth titles I've read so far, this one feels like the most reliant on some serious knowledge of Lantern continuity. Yet another Hal v Sinestro showdown feels tired. http://fedpeaches.blogspot.com/2017/0......more
Urban fantasy with enough twists to keep it feeling interesting. A warning: this is book two, you may want to start with the first in the series. httpUrban fantasy with enough twists to keep it feeling interesting. A warning: this is book two, you may want to start with the first in the series. http://fedpeaches.blogspot.com/2017/0......more
This is a bold variation on tradition Scooby Doo. It's Scooby meets Resident Evil. I'm not quite sure what I think of it, but I would say that it's inThis is a bold variation on tradition Scooby Doo. It's Scooby meets Resident Evil. I'm not quite sure what I think of it, but I would say that it's in the top tier of books DC is currently producing. Absolutely worth a look. http://fedpeaches.blogspot.com/2017/0......more
This is the current Batman Family book. Like so much of Rebirth, it reads as competent, but not exceptional. Hopefully it will improve. http://fedpeacThis is the current Batman Family book. Like so much of Rebirth, it reads as competent, but not exceptional. Hopefully it will improve. http://fedpeaches.blogspot.com/2017/0......more
Those Green Lanterns are ok, it's just that those stupid Red Lanterns get as much page time as the new Green ones. And the Red Lanterns are terrible! Those Green Lanterns are ok, it's just that those stupid Red Lanterns get as much page time as the new Green ones. And the Red Lanterns are terrible! Let's put them in a time machine & send them back to the 90s where they belong.
There's more of a mid-century literary feel (think Burroughs or Pynchon) than I was perhaps expecting. The subject matter itself is a history that nevThere's more of a mid-century literary feel (think Burroughs or Pynchon) than I was perhaps expecting. The subject matter itself is a history that never was. Interesting, but not for everyone.
There are clearly some flaws in execution, but the first volume of the new Justice League has the right tone. A strong improvement over the Nu52. httpThere are clearly some flaws in execution, but the first volume of the new Justice League has the right tone. A strong improvement over the Nu52. http://fedpeaches.blogspot.com/2017/0......more
Tom King is the hottest writer in the industry at the moment. Here is the start of his take on Batman, one that seems to be informed by Bats Silver AgTom King is the hottest writer in the industry at the moment. Here is the start of his take on Batman, one that seems to be informed by Bats Silver Age persona. Recommended.