Hello everyone and welcome back to another week of comic book reviews from "The Clover Comics Gazette!" Thank you so much for reading and I have four amazing books to review for Wednesday, April 14, 2010, so let's get to it!
"Brightest Day: Flash #1"
The Flash aka Barry Allen is out of witness protection and back on the police force in Star City! Things have changed in the police force since Barry's departure and return; and results are the only things that matter now. Trickster and the Rogues are back in town to go along with a mysterious dead body and a visit from "the law" of the future. The Flash is back and in a whole heap of trouble!
To learn more about Geoff Johns you can follow him on twitter by clicking the "Flash Ring" picture above! Visit his unofficial fan page HERE! Or his website HERE!
Obviously I'm not a huge fan of the Flash or of any super hero with powers. However I decided to give this one a shot and it was nice to receive a free Flash Ring to go with my purchase. Needless to say I was pleasantly suprised by the book and amazingly shocked to be looking forward to #2. Obviously you have industry legend Geoff Johns penning a story that is gripping, gritty, and real in a fictional environment. For someone like myself who enjoys more vigilante style stories, Flash #1 isn't too far above my liking! Cover by Tony Harris is in your face and keeps the main character in the forefront along with story art by Francis Manapul fits perfectly with Johns writing style. Manapul has amazing full page art that reminds me of Freddie Williams II's work on Flash in 2008 and 2009.
I would say definitely pick this one up, even if your not a fan of the Flash.
"The Clover Comics Gazette"
gives it:
4 out of 5!
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Follow cover artist Stanley Lau on Twitter by clicking the cover art above!
Batgirl aka Stephanie Brown is tasked with saving a train full of passengers from an unknown villain who has a bomb strapped to his chest! Luckily Batgirl has the help of Barbara Gordon aka Oracle to swing the advantage in Batgirl's favor. "The Calcultor" is back and is using some kind of mind control to take over the citizens of Gotham. "The Calculator" has plans to "log off" Oracle for good, can Batgirl save the day, and what do the Calculator's son and daughter have to do with it?
Both in the first nine issues of "Batgirl" and the change to "Batwoman: Detective Comics" DC has done a great job of filling the DCU with lots of strong female characters to take away from the countdown til the "Return of Bruce Wayne". In this next volume of Batgirl played by Stephanie Brown it's such a great progression from her being "The Spoiler" to now being "Batgirl" add in the fan favorite of the Oracle and you have yourself a winner.
The story written by Bryan Q. Miller is the first part in a four part story arc and he does a great job with entering tons of new information while staying true to the lore of "Batgirl". The Cover art by Stanley Lau is amazingly beautiful and looks more like a photograph rather than a drawing. The story art by Lee Garbett, Jonathan Glapion, and Richard Friend; does a great job of including a vast amount of art detail, while craming as many panes of story as possible on each page. Great story, great art, definitely pick this one up! First of a four part story arc, so it's a great time to jump on in!
"The Clover Comics Gazette"
gives it:
4 out of 5!
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"Batman #698"
Please follow story art artist Guillem March's blog by clicking the cover art above!
The weight and stress of wearing the cowl is wearing thin for our Batman step-in Dick Grayson. To go along with that a copy cat killer is loose in Gotham and while Batman seems baffled he is being out done by none other than "The Riddler" going by Edward Nigma now. With no clue, has Batman come to a case he can't solve and has his best ally fallen victim to the copy cat killer?
Very interesting story, as someone looking in from the outside, to see the stress that comes with stepping in as "Batman". One of my new favorite comic book professionals, Tony Daniel, pens the story and drew the cover of a book that simply sits you right inside of the boots of Dick Grayson. Guillem March does the inside art which is provocative and interesting and keeps the story moving. With the addition of my favorite villain "The Riddler" this story is engrossing and compelling. The great part is; it's only the first part in the story arc. The cover art displays a "Reformed Riddler" who really doesn't seem reformed at all, his eyes tell the whole story. Great read, great author, great illustrations, definitely pick up this first part today!
"Gotham City Gazette"
gives it:
5 out of 5!
Please follow Tony Daniel's blog by clicking HERE!
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"Rise and Fall: The Fall of: Green Arrow #32"
Green Arrow may have fought his last fight as the Emerald Archer as a murder charge takes him from hero to zero. Unmasked and alone Oliver McQueen is set to face the angered citizens and law of "Star City". Has "Star City" set it's fate in motion by imprisoning a hero that has protected them for so long, all the while just recovering from their city being completely destroyed? Only time will tell but, one thing is for sure, "Star City" will never be the same again!
Though I love comics and they are such a great escape for me I usually don't become too emotionally involved in fictional stories. However this story really gets my blood pumping. This story emphasizes every reason why I have a complete dis-taste by the genetically altered heroes and a complete love for the more vigilante side of justice. J.T. Krul has done a great job writing the stories for "Green Arrow" and this books takes the cake. The book makes you feel the shame and disappointment that comes with being a hero on the wrong side of the law. To be so alone that not only your friends and other heroes but, your wife doesn't even want to associate with you. One of the best stories I've read all year.
The cover by Mauro Cascioli is well drawn as far as Green Arrow is concerned, I however dislike the fact that a "Lantern" is on the front cover. I personally have no definition of any Lanterns that says Hero, they are a sad excuse for heroes and you might as well lump Flash and Black Canary in there as well. For them to turn your back when things get rough is something that only a super hero would do, not a vigilante.
Great story and a must read, if you can only get one comic this week this is the one!
"The Clover Comics Gazette"
easily gives it:
5 out of 5!
Please follow writer J.T.Krul on twitter @JTKrul or fan him on Facebook HERE!
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All I can say is that it has been a great week in comics and I find myself looking more and more forward to each and every Wednesday! Come on everyone go read DC books they are the real stories!
For the:
"Clover Comics Gazette"
this is:
"The Boy Wonder" - DJ Under Pressure
signing off!
Do you want to write a guest blog or debate my reviews please email me CloverComicsGazette@hotmail.com, follow me on Twitter @CCGNerdNews, or fan me on Facebook by clicking HERE!
Batgirl aka Stephanie Brown is tasked with saving a train full of passengers from an unknown villain who has a bomb strapped to his chest! Luckily Batgirl has the help of Barbara Gordon aka Oracle to swing the advantage in Batgirl's favor. "The Calcultor" is back and is using some kind of mind control to take over the citizens of Gotham. "The Calculator" has plans to "log off" Oracle for good, can Batgirl save the day, and what do the Calculator's son and daughter have to do with it?
Both in the first nine issues of "Batgirl" and the change to "Batwoman: Detective Comics" DC has done a great job of filling the DCU with lots of strong female characters to take away from the countdown til the "Return of Bruce Wayne". In this next volume of Batgirl played by Stephanie Brown it's such a great progression from her being "The Spoiler" to now being "Batgirl" add in the fan favorite of the Oracle and you have yourself a winner.
The story written by Bryan Q. Miller is the first part in a four part story arc and he does a great job with entering tons of new information while staying true to the lore of "Batgirl". The Cover art by Stanley Lau is amazingly beautiful and looks more like a photograph rather than a drawing. The story art by Lee Garbett, Jonathan Glapion, and Richard Friend; does a great job of including a vast amount of art detail, while craming as many panes of story as possible on each page. Great story, great art, definitely pick this one up! First of a four part story arc, so it's a great time to jump on in!
"The Clover Comics Gazette"
gives it:
4 out of 5!
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Please follow story art artist Guillem March's blog by clicking the cover art above!
The weight and stress of wearing the cowl is wearing thin for our Batman step-in Dick Grayson. To go along with that a copy cat killer is loose in Gotham and while Batman seems baffled he is being out done by none other than "The Riddler" going by Edward Nigma now. With no clue, has Batman come to a case he can't solve and has his best ally fallen victim to the copy cat killer?
Very interesting story, as someone looking in from the outside, to see the stress that comes with stepping in as "Batman". One of my new favorite comic book professionals, Tony Daniel, pens the story and drew the cover of a book that simply sits you right inside of the boots of Dick Grayson. Guillem March does the inside art which is provocative and interesting and keeps the story moving. With the addition of my favorite villain "The Riddler" this story is engrossing and compelling. The great part is; it's only the first part in the story arc. The cover art displays a "Reformed Riddler" who really doesn't seem reformed at all, his eyes tell the whole story. Great read, great author, great illustrations, definitely pick up this first part today!
"Gotham City Gazette"
gives it:
5 out of 5!
Please follow Tony Daniel's blog by clicking HERE!
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PICK OF THE WEEK
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Green Arrow may have fought his last fight as the Emerald Archer as a murder charge takes him from hero to zero. Unmasked and alone Oliver McQueen is set to face the angered citizens and law of "Star City". Has "Star City" set it's fate in motion by imprisoning a hero that has protected them for so long, all the while just recovering from their city being completely destroyed? Only time will tell but, one thing is for sure, "Star City" will never be the same again!
Though I love comics and they are such a great escape for me I usually don't become too emotionally involved in fictional stories. However this story really gets my blood pumping. This story emphasizes every reason why I have a complete dis-taste by the genetically altered heroes and a complete love for the more vigilante side of justice. J.T. Krul has done a great job writing the stories for "Green Arrow" and this books takes the cake. The book makes you feel the shame and disappointment that comes with being a hero on the wrong side of the law. To be so alone that not only your friends and other heroes but, your wife doesn't even want to associate with you. One of the best stories I've read all year.
The cover by Mauro Cascioli is well drawn as far as Green Arrow is concerned, I however dislike the fact that a "Lantern" is on the front cover. I personally have no definition of any Lanterns that says Hero, they are a sad excuse for heroes and you might as well lump Flash and Black Canary in there as well. For them to turn your back when things get rough is something that only a super hero would do, not a vigilante.
Great story and a must read, if you can only get one comic this week this is the one!
"The Clover Comics Gazette"
easily gives it:
5 out of 5!
Please follow writer J.T.Krul on twitter @JTKrul or fan him on Facebook HERE!
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All I can say is that it has been a great week in comics and I find myself looking more and more forward to each and every Wednesday! Come on everyone go read DC books they are the real stories!
For the:
"Clover Comics Gazette"
this is:
"The Boy Wonder" - DJ Under Pressure
signing off!
Do you want to write a guest blog or debate my reviews please email me CloverComicsGazette@hotmail.com, follow me on Twitter @CCGNerdNews, or fan me on Facebook by clicking HERE!
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