The Losers #5 (Vertigo)
This is my first look into this series and I was very intrigued. I want more.
Sleeper #10 (WildStorm)
This is the second issue I've read in this series and I wasn't impressed. The "let me tell you my origin story" segment seemed very contrived. Still, I really enjoyed Issue #1 and want to give this another try... maybe in consecutive order this time. heh
Planetary #17 (WildStorm)
This seemed a bit like a filler issue. It didn't seem crucial to anything, but I suppose that remains to be seen. I still really enjoy this series and am very thrilled that Warren Ellis has finally resumed it.
Case Files: Saw & Twitch #4 (Image)
The three timeline simultaneous storytelling is driving me crazy in the sense that it's building my suspense to almost unbearable levels. I actually love the approach and am impressed that Marc Andreyko is able to make it work so well. I also really like the gritty art by Scott Morse. It suits the story very well. The coloring by Jay Fotos brillliantly distinguishes the three timelines we are reading and perfectly portrays the mood of each. I love how each time segment loses a little bit of color distinction, depicting the Twitch's loss and the horrible turn of events. The color in the center timeline is nearly exploding with the stress and tension of the story. The colors in the last timeline are dark and lifeless just like Twitch's life at that point. Utterly brilliant.
Aspen #1 (Aspen)
This is the long-awaited premier publication of Michael Turner's new company Aspen. It features a short Fathom story, a Soulfire pin-up, Ekos sketches, and some interviews. I had been excited about it, but I had no idea how mind blowing it would be. In the Fathom story Turner's art is at an all time high, but it's actually the coloring by Peter Steigerwald that really blew me away. Very rich, luscious colors that make we want to linger on each page. The story, while short, definitely makes me think there is still more story to tell in the Fathom series.
Wildcats Version 3.0 #15 (WildStorm)
This issue felt like it was setting up a lot of stuff, rather than actually having much happen. Still, I was engaged and interested throughout. This is definitely growing to be one of my favorite series to read at the moment.
Inhumans #6 (Marvel)
While I'm pleased that McKeever is beginning to get away from the cliche culture conflicts, I can't say that the team's relationship struggles or even Jolen's schemes are doing anything for me either. While I really like the characters and loved the first two issues, I'm considering ditching this series. We'll see.
Meridian: Coming Home (CrossGen)
This is the 4th TPB collection of a series which I'm loving. Barbara Kesel is telling a very dynamic, well thought out, and consistent story. There doesn't feel like much that is filler or throw away here. Everything is pertinent to the story. The art by McNiven, Simmons, & Hollowell is beautiful to look at and is very strong storytelling. I now only have 3 issues to read before I catch up to when I started buying single issues.
| October 26, 2003 10:37am | 
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