"Clover Comics Gazette" comic book reviews for Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Hello everyone and welcome to a new week of comic book reviews brought to you by "The Clover Comics Gazette". Only three books to review for you today so let's go ahead and get started!

"Superman / Batman #71"

Two super heroes to go along with two villains, caught in a battle in the vastness of space! With a space ship headed for Earth and more specifically towards Metropolis can these two heroes avert disaster on Earth while saving themselves?

This is the fourth part in the "Casualties of War" story arc for "Superman / Batman" and for myself as a monthly reader of the book, this one continues to not impress me. This series is one of the first comics I picked back up after returning to the love of comic books and easily became one of my favorites. Unfortunately it feels like the stories are tired and the effort is no longer there for this series.

The writing by Joe Casey paints an interesting picture of the relationship between Superman and Batman; a relationship that is great for team work and horrible for mind set about the world and humans. The team up between the two heroes has definitely been interesting, however it feels like the story is mostly about SUPERMAN and less about litte old Batman. The franchise here is tired and I am actually considering stopping my subscription to it. This one is a pass.

"The Clover Comics Gazette"

gives it

2 out of 5!

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"Azrael #7"

Michael Lane aka Azrael is spread pretty thin dealing with two seperate lives. Michael having to deal with being an ex-cop who is ordered to see a shrink who may not be who she says she is, is making Azrael a better choice than Michael's real life. Azrael and Michael are coming to terms with the fact that no one can really understand what he is going through and that only escalates the crack in his mind that may be driving him insane!

If you have read multiple opinions about this book you will probably find alot of negative feedback, however in my opinion this book is definitely worth a try so that you can judge yourself. For a book that is only seven issues old in its new reincarnation I think the book has constantly delivered. Michael Lane is a great fit for Azrael and it's nice to see the occurences of an "Every Man" who is chosen to carry a heavy burden. The story is a great mix of history and present; and the lore of "Azrael" is written to not be that overwhelming.

The cover art by Francesco Mattina is in your face and brilliant to look at. The story written by Fabian Nicieza is interesting and well informed. Though the story art is a bit lack luster the story by Fabian does more than the lion's share to keep the story going. I would say bump the critics and give this book a try, you might find you disagree with the masses. Only seven issues so definitely a great time to jump on board!

"The Clover Comics Gazette"

gives it:

3 out of 5!

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Pick of the Week!

"Batman: Streets of Gotham #11"
To find out more about Dustin Nguyen you can click the picture above!

Zsasz continues his killer ways always looking to add another mark to his skin to signify another kill. An unlikely hero with a , let's just say, SPLIT personality may be the help that Batman and Robin need to deal with super villain Zsasz this time around. Heavy is the head that wears the crown and Dick Grayson is finding that out the hard way. Though it won't get any easier with Damian running around as "The Boy Wonder" with an appetite for violence.

The story by legend Paul Dini does a great job of taking a small subject and making a great story. Always nice to see, not well known, Batman villain Zsasz back on the loose after his appearance in the "Arkham Asylum" video game from 2009. This story above all the others definitely does a great job showing the uncertainty of Dick Grayson and him feeling not up to the mantle of "THE BATMAN". Of course Dustin Nguyen is one of my favorite illustrators and has provided yet another great cover to this series. Unfortunately it feels like DC is kind of grasping at straws right now and impatiently waiting for "The Return of Bruce Wayne". This series is still very young and with the help of Paul Dini writing the stories that can only help. Out of the Batman books this week, this one is the definite buy!

"The Clover Comics Gazette"

gives it:

4 out of 5!

To find out more about writer Paul Dini please follow him on Twitter: @Paul_Dini or on his Facebook: "Paul Dini Facebook" 

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Definitely a small week for my comics pull list and very similar to the same let down I've been having with the third Wednesday of every month. So needless to say I'm ready for "The Return of Bruce Wayne" and great stories each and every week!

You can visit the official "Eaglemoss" website by clicking the photo above!

This week however did bring a new Eaglemoss brand lead figure from the DC collection. This weeks was "Huntress"! Definitely for an affordable collection these lead figures are a great choice. Hand painted and include a book detailing the history; past, present, and future of each character. At right around $15.00 a pop you can't go wrong with these!

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For the:

"Gotham City Gazette"

this is:

"The Boy Wonder" - DJ Under Pressure

signing off!

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