Hey hey hey. So, as I said, I'd like to take some time out of this blog to talk about comics. That includes news, upcoming stuff and reviews. I'm planning on also coming on here and giving y'all my Comic Pick of the Week. You may not agree with me, but what's the point of discussion without differing opinions? 'Natch! Let's get this thing on the road then:
Comic of the Week for the Week of September 23rd-
Batman #669-
Call me a Grant Morrison whore. No really? Do it. You did it? OK. I'm fine with that.
Though a little sparse in regards to shipping, Morrison's arc on Batman so far has really one major thing going for it: It's not more of the same. Don't get me wrong, I love a good, old sleuthy Batman story or a gritty tale of Gotham's too-many-to-count villains or even a simple beat-em-up starring everyone's favorite Caped Crusader, but they've all been done before, like, eight bajillion times. Morrison not only treads new ground with his eerie looks into the future and rumblings of other Batmen; he also builds on continuity, albeit continuity that wasn't considered continuity before, but who can blame him for picking up from Barr and Bingham's amazing Son of the Demon story. And this latest "Club of Heroes" arc just cements Morrison as possibly the writer with the best grasp of what it's like to live under the Dark Knight's shadow. Pair Morrison's words with J.H. Williams impeccable art and you have Book of the Week, folks. I can't reiterate enough how much J.H. Williams' art blows my mind. His jumping between styles for each subset of characters is masterful, where it could have been really jarring. All in all, this week's Batman #669 takes the prize, quite handily.
So there it is. First review. I'm all growed up. Bye for now.
Admiring the Work of Rutger Hauer,
G
PS- If anyone else feels like posting reviews, lemme know.
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