Here's where I review the comics that came out this week- not all of them, just the ones I felt like buying.
First up, the latest installment to the Avengers vs X-Men story: Versus #1 and Uncanny X-Men #9. These issues basically zoom in on the battles we saw in AvX#2 so we can see all the details. This is actually a brilliant concept. Who cares about the story? What we're really here for is to get to see the Avengers and X-men kick the crap out of each other. These issues focus on Iron Man vs Magneto, Thing vs Namor and Red Hulk vs Colossus. I was curious about Iron Man vs Magneto since AvX#2 put out that it wouldn't go down the way you think. Turns out IM's armor isn't made of stuff that Maggie can rip apart. Otherwise it would be a very short fight, and be less entertaining. It is a close match. At one point Mags makes himself his own armored suit. I do have a bone to pick with one thing: at one point Iron Man uses his satellites/space craft to harness the magnetic field of Jupiter. It would take at least 45 min for that energy to reach earth. During that time Magneto could have had his way with Tony 5 times over. Plus, why go through all that effort and expense to bring more magnetic energy in a fight with the Master of Magnetism. But the artwork is great. Especially Stuart Immonen's art. I plan do a blog on my favorite comic artists. He's on the list. See the above page he drew from the battle between the Thing (one of Marvel's most lovable characters) and Namor (one of Marvel's biggest toolbags). I mean, seriously, whats the deal with Namor. He has wings on his feet, pointy ears, lives in the water, and has a fetish for other super heroes girlfriends, especially the blondes. (I guess I can't blame him- Susan Storm and Emma Frost are babes) Who would want this guy on their team? Hey, lets hire the guy who tries to steal our women and sees himself as the King of the Sea. Anyway, no surprises with who wins each match, but still a lot of fun and great art. I rate it with 7 exclamation points!!!!!!!
Quickie Reviews:
Ultimates #9: This story is so huge and epic I can't help but be excited with each issue. I can't wait to see the bad guy in this one get his butt kicked. Sadly, it still hasn't happened yet in this issue. This has dragged out since issue one. I'm ready for Cap America to show up and punch out the villlian and get it over with. Also 7 exclamation points: !!!!!!!
Rocketeer Adventures #2: A series of short stories by a variety of artists. I think the Rocketeer is a totally underrated and underappreciated charater. So is that cool movie about him from the 90's. He hasn't reached his full potential, and I'm not sure this comic does either. It does touch on what makes him great: 1940's action, and a guy in a jet pack. 6 points: !!!!!!
Danger Girl: Revolver #4: This is one of those comics I pick up for the artwork alone. I really like Chris Madden's loose energetic style. It was even better in his Jack Avarice series. He draws some great action scenes. A car chase is hard to make exciting in a comic book, but he pulls it off. However, there are only so many ways you can mimic Indiana Jones and James Bond before it gets a little tired. 5 points: !!!!!
