"The Clover Comics Gazette" comic book reviews for Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Hello everyone and welcome back to a new week of comic book reviews coming to you from "The Clover Comics Gazette"! First of all I will address the fact that there were no reviews for last week. All I can say is that I apologize to any readers and mistakes on my part created consequences that prohibited me from posting my reviews. Now I would love to correct that and do last weeks reviews this week; however in a "Nerd's World" the attention span is only long enough to hold until the next cool thing comes along! So with that said let's go ahead and jump head-long into this weeks reviews!

"Batman: Confidential" #44

Written by: Kevin Vanhook

Art and Cover by: Tom Mandrake

Preview:
In this first part of "Batman Vs. The Undead" Batman finds himself in "The Big Easy" for business, unfortunately business does not always turn in to pleasure. In a area steeped in tradition for "Voodoo" Batman might need the help of an "Undead" to fight the threat of a Voodoo spell that is bringing the dead to life.

Review:
This book for me has been a struggle to read each month, which you can definitely see in the last few reviews for this book, luckily a new team of writers and illustrators just may save this comic from being executed from my pull list! A story by Kevin Vanhook which removes the always present character of "Gotham City" by uprooting and moving to an actual city, New Orleans, and setting Batman out of his element. With Tom Mandrake doing both the cover and the story art; the combination of writer and artist make this series fun again.

The story centered around the "Voodoo" culture and the undead is a welcome fresh fiction story that grips you right away and drags you through the comic wanting more pages at the end. First in a new story line, new life from new professionals, and a great story puts me back on the "Batman Confidential" band wagon.

Pick this one up today!

"The Clover Comics Gazette"
happily gives it:

4 out of 5 Stars!

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"JSA: All-Stars" #6

Written by: Matthew Sturges

Art and Cover by: Freddie E. Williams II

Preview: 

A spell from the unknown sorceress back fires and brings the evil of another planet to the "JSA". A seemingly already defeated foe returns and a betrayal at "Star Girls" expense could lead to all of their demise.

Review:

This is the conclusion of the "Constellations" story-arc and this ending does not disappoint. The story by Matthew Sturges with art by Freddie E. Williams II bring an exciting end to a title, JSA Allstars, which is only six issues old. The story blends multiple stories together and shifts them in line with one another at the perfect time. Tons of DC heroes drawn perfectly by Williams and jump off of the page. Everything about this book is a page turner and I'm super excited to see what is coming in #7.

Go get this book today and while your at it grab the first six as well!

"The Clover Comics Gazette"

gives it:

4 out of 5 Stars!

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"Red Robin" #12

Written By: Christopher Yost

Art & Cover by: Marcus To and Ray McCarthy

Preview:

The last time we saw the "Red Robin" he had realized that "Rhas al Ghul" had his sights set on anyone, directly or indirectly, connected to Tim Drake. This in turn leads to a confrontation between the hero and villain which could end in disaster. Will his friends be saved, can he save himself, what are Rhas' big goals for the Red Robin, and where is Bruce?

Review:

Wow it is incredible to see that "Red Robin" is already a year old this month. Twelve awesome volumes that are able to connect and not imitate the partner books of "Batman and Robin" and "Batgirl". The combination of To and McCarthy have outdone themselves with another great cover. I am always a huge fan of heroes in trouble on the cover. Rhas al Ghul and Tim Drake make perfect writing gold for Chris Yost and raise questions in my mind that makes me want to learn more. This book is a stand alone sensation that raises as many questions as an episode of "Lost", but gives you just enough to keep you running to the newstand to find out what's next. Definitely a buy this week and the first 11 are worth a look as well!

"The Clover Comics Gazette"

gives it:

5 out of 5 Stars!

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PICK OF THE WEEK!

"Batman and Robin" #12

Written by: Grant Morrison

Art & Cover by: Andy Clarke, Scott Hanna, Dustin Nguyen, Alex Sinclair, Patrick Brosseau, and Frank Quitely

Preview:

Last time we saw our heroes Damian under mind control was trying to take out Dick Grayson! Damian being the catalyst of a war between his mother and Dick Grayson: could blow up in both Batman and Robin's faces. Is Bruce really trapped in the past and who is the mystery man that has been helping Batman and Robin, all is revealed in this year anniversary of  "Batman and Robin" appropriately titled "Batman VS. Robin!

Review:

For part three of a story arc and the year anniversary of this book out of the shadows clears my decision to say that this book is amazing. Grant Morrison has an amazing writing style for this book and he makes it feel just like old "silver age" style detective mysteries that feeds the story without overbearing the action. Also the use of so many different comic professionals working on the same story I feel can only raise competition between employees and fans of the series reap the benefits. This book is everything I love about comic books, third part in the story, so go pick them all up right now,  you will not be disappointed!

"The Clover Comics Gazette"

gives it:

5 out of 5 Stars

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"The Clover Comics Gazette"

this is:

"The Boy Wonder" - DJ Under Pressure

signing off!

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