Why does it always take some ridiculous stunt or other for the mainstream press to sit up and notice a well-written comic book character? The Death of Captain America is the most recent of these stunts that spring to mind, and people remembered him for all but a week. DC have followed suit with “Wonder Woman’s New Look”, and I can tell you as a long-time Wonder Woman reader, that it came completely out of the blue.
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On Wonder Woman’s New Look.
Posted in Comics, DC, Wonder Woman with tags blackest night, Captain America, comic, comic book, comic books, Comics, Daredevil, dc, dc comics, geoff johns, green lantern, J. Michael Straczynski, JMS, marvel, Wonder Woman on 2nd July, 2010 by Adam RedsellLasso of Truth – Weekly Comics Round-up: 30th September 2009
Posted in Batman, Comics, DC, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman with tags Aaron Lopresti, batman, Batman: The Widening Gyre, Bruce Wayne, Carol Ferris, comic, comic book, comic books, Comics, dc, dc comics, dc universe, dcu, doug mahnke, Gail Simone, geoff johns, gotham, Gotham City, green lantern, hal jordan, Kevin Smith, Korugar, Lasso of Truth, Linda Carter, Silver St. Cloud, sinestro, sinestro corps, Wonder Woman on 30th September, 2009 by Adam RedsellLasso of Truth is your weekly guide to what’s hot and what’s not in the DC Universe. Each week, the Red Baron goes through his comics haul to tell you what’s worth buying and what’s best left alone.
Here’s the key:
Must have – there’s no question, you should buy this great book.
Buy it – a high-quality read that won’t disappoint.
Check it out – pick it up if you have some extra cash. May be an acquired taste.
Avoid – a disappointing read. Save your money and steer clear.
Batman: The Widening Gyre #2
Written by Kevin Smith ǀ Art by Walter Flanagan
The Widening Gyre, despite its wanky title, is shaping up to be an interesting deconstruction of Batman and Bruce Wayne. Silver St. Cloud’s return to Gotham is a pleasant surprise, and doesn’t feel at all forced.
Verdict: Buy it.
Green Lantern #46
Written by Geoff Johns ǀ Art by Doug Mahnke
The Green Lantern series refocuses on the uneasy alliance between Hal Jordan, Sinestro, and Carol Ferris. Sinestro returns to Korugar to reclaim his Corps.
Verdict: Must have.
Wonder Woman #36
Written by Gail Simone ǀ Art by Aaron Lopresti
Equal parts charm, wit and action, this is Wonder Woman as she always should have been.
Verdict: Must have.
Lasso of Truth – Weekly Comics Round-up: 16th September 2009
Posted in Batman and Robin, Blackest Night, Brave and the Bold, Comics with tags batman, Batman & Robin, Batman and Robin, blackest night, comic, comic book, comic books, Comics, dc, dc comics, dc universe, Dial H For Hero, geoff johns, Grant Morrison, green lantern, Indigo Tribe, ivan reis, J. Michael Straczynsky, Jesus Saiz, JMS, Joker, Lasso of Truth, Philip Tan, Red Hood, review, Reviews, Robin, The Joker on 22nd September, 2009 by Adam RedsellLasso of Truth is your weekly guide to what’s hot and what’s not in the DC Universe. Each week, the Red Baron goes through his comics haul to tell you what’s worth buying and what’s best left alone.
Here’s the key:
Must have – there’s no question, you should buy this great book.
Buy it – a high-quality read that won’t disappoint.
Check it out – pick it up if you have some extra cash. May be an acquired taste.
Avoid – a disappointing read. Save your money and steer clear.
Batman & Robin #4
Written by Grant Morrison ǀ Art by Philip Tan
Grant Morrison shifts gears for his next story arc, while Philip Tan turns in his best work since, well, ever. “Revenge of the Red Hood” trades day-glo for bold black and red.
Verdict: Must have.
Blackest Night #3
Written by Geoff Johns ǀ Art by Ivan Reis
I’m sorry, but if you’re not reading Blackest Night, you’re a damn fool. First go back and read every single Green Lantern-related thing Geoff Johns has touched, then come back here when you’re done. The Indigo Tribe make their true debut here, and they bring a lot of answers with them. Of course, if they didn’t bring even more questions, then this wouldn’t still be the most intriguing event book in comics history, now, would it?
Verdict: Must have.
The Brave and the Bold #27
Written by J. Michael Straczynski ǀ Art by Jesus Saiz
Okay everyone, it’s safe to come out now – DC’s put a decent creative team back on the Brave and the Bold! JMS turns in a rather poignant one-and-done story starring Batman and “Dial ‘H’ For Hero”. Sounds like an odd team-up, but he really makes it work. I’m not so sure I appreciate his take on the Joker, though…
Verdict: Buy it.
When 45 Equals 600: Wonder Woman and the Issue of Numbering
Posted in Comics, DC, Wonder Woman with tags Aaron Lopresti, batman, Caped Crusader, comic, comic book, comic books, Comics, Dan DiDio, dc, dc comics, Diana Prince, Gail Simone, Man of Steel, superman, Wonder Woman, Wonder Woman #45, Wonder Woman #600 on 15th September, 2009 by Adam RedsellA very vocal group of Wonder Woman fans have petitioned DC Comics to return their favourite comic book series to its original numbering. By their math, that would make the upcoming 45th issue number 600. They reason that as part of DC’s holy trinity, Wonder Woman deserves a numbering reflective of her standing in the industry. By way of comparison, both the Man of Steel and the Caped Crusader are well on their way to issue 700.
Senior VP and Executive Editor of DC Comics, Dan Didio has thrown down the gauntlet, promising to meet those demands if he receives 600 postcards before the book goes to press. Which is rather big of him, considering his personal opinion on the subject:
“I believe the current numbering is more inviting to the casual fan who might want to come in and sample a series without feeling like the story is weighed down by over 65 years of history.”
A fair point, Dan; a fair point.
Still, if you feel that Wonder Woman deserves a landmark 600th issue, rise to the challenge and send a postcard to the following address:
- Dan Didio
c/o DC Comics, Inc.
1700 Broadway
New York, NY 10019
And do it quick, because Gail Simone and Aaron Lopresti can’t hold off forever!