New Comics, 12/3/03

[grigori776]

Well, I'm going to do the last two weeks in comics, because my store got the shipment about half a week late so I grabbed them just today. I won't go as long winded as I did in my l_j:

Flash #204: Like the story, seriously dislike the art. I can't wait till the new artist begins. (3.9 out of 5) The art really dragged down the score. Luckily I care more about the writing than an art, if this were an equal footing I'd be scoring this a 3 out of 5.

Fantastic Four #507: Unfortunately, that new artist is the current artist of this title. While many times ahead of Alberto Dose, I do also dislike the art of FF. However, I dislike the cover art more. :shudders: I hate even glancing over at it for a second. Great story though, glad Mark Waid is staying on. (4.25 out of 5)

Supreme Power #5: Love the art AND the story. No complaints at all about this issue, other than January can't come soon enough. I want #6 now! Once again, like everytime I reply to these posts. I can't give this a 5 out of 5 because, well, if the next issue is even better than what would I give that? (4.8 out of 5)

EVERYONE READ SUPREME POWER!!!

There.

I also just got Flash #204 and while I concur the with you on the writing quality, I have to disagree about the art style. The artist Flash currently has gives the book this dark, urban feel. Look at most of the panels since #201, it's always either raining or night time. The art helps to emphize that there is a murderer on the loose killing cops. This is opposed to the temporarily stunning most people receive when hit by a ray capable of killing humans.

When is there suppose to be an artist switch?

Oh, and about Supreme Power, you are completly right. Everyone should be reading this book.

I thought I heard something about this book being a limited series, does anyone know how many issues it's slated to go for?

 

[Ghostwind]

I read the new Exiles yesterday (part 1 of the King Hyperion saga). Have to say I am disappointed in this book. Gambit's acting like Scott Summers more than he is Remy. The Warbird/Hyperion casual sex scene didn't really serve any useful purpose to the storyline that I could tell, but then maybe I missed something. Maybe the story will get better next issue.

 

[Silver Moon]

I read the new Exiles yesterday....

I read it too with similar thoughts. If this remains a three-part "Weapon X" story I will be very disappointed. My guess is that this was just the prelude and that the real Exiles team will be sent in next issue to stop Hyperion & company.

 

[Mog Elffoe]

I just picked up and read the Fray trade paperback today.
That was some damned good stuff!

 

[DanMcS]

Ultimates #12: If this series were monthly it'd be fantastic.

#12 is just now out? I own the first TPB, which has 1-6, and I've been waiting forever for them to come out with the second one, but if the issues are just now up to 12, that's probably the holdup. How often do these come out? Don't comics usually have some kind of regular schedule?

 

[Mog Elffoe]

#12 is just now out? I own the first TPB, which has 1-6, and I've been waiting forever for them to come out with the second one, but if the issues are just now up to 12, that's probably the holdup. How often do these come out? Don't comics usually have some kind of regular schedule?

"Don't comics usually have some kind of regular schedule?"

You're a funny guy!
We're lucky if we get an issue of Ultimates every quarter right now. Issue #13 will be the conclusion of the current storyline so in about 4-6 months I imagine you'll get your next trade paperback.

 

[Aulayan]

I also just got Flash #204 and while I concur the with you on the writing quality, I have to disagree about the art style. The artist Flash currently has gives the book this dark, urban feel. Look at most of the panels since #201, it's always either raining or night time. The art helps to emphize that there is a murderer on the loose killing cops. This is opposed to the temporarily stunning most people receive when hit by a ray capable of killing humans.

I like the dark urban feel of it. I just hate how badly he draws people and how similar and babyfaced everyone looks.

When is there suppose to be an artist switch?

IIRC, at the beginning of the next story arc

Oh, and about Supreme Power, you are completly right. Everyone should be reading this book.

I thought I heard something about this book being a limited series, does anyone know how many issues it's slated to go for?

From what I've heard, it's an ongoing series that would theoretically last when JMS eventually leaves the title. Which hopefully won't be for years to come.