Sunday I took a trip both to Comic Store West and the new Planet X comics. I didn't see any game materials that I had to have, but wanted to support my local merchants, so I bought some comics from both stores (also placed an ad for new game club members at CSW). Here's a quick review:
Justice Society of America 80-page Annual: --meh-- I guess when the first story is about a gay superhero at the adoption office trying to adopt a kid, you know you're not going to be filled with action-packed goodness. I mean, what the hell has happened to comic books anyway?
Batman #700:---meh--one story over several time periods with several generations of Batmen. I don't think I really got it. It was less than exciting or suspenseful. I guess I'm not up on the current unfolding of the Batman story either.
Tomb of Terror Super Issue #1--meh--a variety of horror themed stories, all in black and white. I kept drifting away.
IT! The Terror from Beyond Space #3 (of three)--a sci-fi monster story, very similar to the movie "Alien", in the words of Dom Deluise in History of the World part 1 "nice, not thrilling, but nice."
Magnus, Robot Figher, 4000 AD #1: saving the best for last. In the Far Future, mankind is completely dependent on robots to do everthing. But, the robots are turning evil! Magnus, raised by a robot in secret, is mighty enough to snap robot necks with his bare hands, which he does, running around in his short-shorts, sleeveless t-shirt, and short white boots ensemble. This is a reprint of a book from the 60's, which Dark Horse has ressurected. Filled with proper robot-neck-snapping goodness.
Conclusion:
New Fangled comics: art is high quality, stories suck.
Old School comics: art is suck, stories are goofy, but awesome.
I bought the JSA thing there, and was equally disappointed with it. Personally I think the series kinda stinks unless Black Adam is ripping people in half in that issue.
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