Hello everyone and welcome back to "The Clover Comics Gazette" my name is Dustin aka "The Boy Wonder" - DJ Under Pressure and I will be reviewing six books for you this week. Great week for DC and finally "The Return of Bruce Wayne"!
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"First Wave" #2Written By: Brian Azzarello
Illustrated by: Rags Morales
Preview:
The Golden Tree bears bitter fruit! The Blackhawks are after The Spirit. Doc Savage is after the Blackhawks. Anton Colossi is after William "Johnny" Littlejohn. And only Rima, the eyes of the jungle, knows what the heroes do not: something glorious and terrible has risen in the darkest corner of Hida`lgo!
Review:
Brian Azzarello as the writer along with Rags Morales are able to move forward with this new series in it's second of six parts. In #2 you see the first appearance of "The Caped Crusader" which was a big hit for me. The story needs so much background information that it is taking a few issues to get the ball rolling fast. For a second part it adds to the base that #1 started and hopefully will pick up from here!
"The Clover Comics Gazette"
gives it:
3 out of 5
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"The Flash" #2
Written by: Geoff Johns
Illustrated by: Francis Manupul w/Joel Gomez
Preview:
The rogues are back in time to arrest "The Flash" for a murder that, the rogues, imply he is yet to commit. The Rogues from the future claim to be heroes, while the Rogues from the present are assisting Captain Boomerang with another escape from jail. It seems that when it rains it pours with Flash a criminal in the future and Barry Allen seemingly framed for murder in the present, the only direction from where Barry/Flash can go from here is up!
Review:
As a rule I don't read comics with heroes that have powers, however Geoff Johns proves his legend by writing for Flash and Barry Allen, making him feel more human to me. The story art by Manupul is as detailed as simple can be and the art doesn't feel forced. This books provide a lost art of the illustrations assisting a stand alone great title just from the writing. I would say if you haven't read the Flash now would be a great time to start. Go pick up number one, get the free flash ring, and then grab number two. Both are easy, great, informative stories.
"The Clover Comics Gazette"
gives it:
4 out of 5
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"Batgirl" #10
Written By: Bryan Q Miller
Cover By: Stanley Lau
Preview:
Our new Batgirl and former Batgirl, the Oracle, have found themselves painted in a corner against "The Calculator". The Calculator knows the face of the Oracle and her protecting his daughter only fuels his fire to destroy her. Using technology to turn everyone into zombies the Calculater is adding up to be a fierce adversary.
Review:
No secret that this is one of my favorite books out right now! The writing has been stellar and fresh along with the covers by Stanley Lau this book is working hard to stay on everyone's pull list. The connection of Stephanie Brown and Barbara Gordon is a constant passing of the torch that is not often seen between present and former heroes. Bryan Miller's writing still is extremely witty without taking away the tension of danger, which I feel is the only true way to write a Batman book. I think this story is getting stronger by the months and holds its own in a week where DC has all of their guns blazing. Pick this one up!
"The Clover Comics Gazette"
gives it:
4 out of 5
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Written By: Bryan Q Miller
Cover By: Stanley Lau
Preview:
Our new Batgirl and former Batgirl, the Oracle, have found themselves painted in a corner against "The Calculator". The Calculator knows the face of the Oracle and her protecting his daughter only fuels his fire to destroy her. Using technology to turn everyone into zombies the Calculater is adding up to be a fierce adversary.
Review:
No secret that this is one of my favorite books out right now! The writing has been stellar and fresh along with the covers by Stanley Lau this book is working hard to stay on everyone's pull list. The connection of Stephanie Brown and Barbara Gordon is a constant passing of the torch that is not often seen between present and former heroes. Bryan Miller's writing still is extremely witty without taking away the tension of danger, which I feel is the only true way to write a Batman book. I think this story is getting stronger by the months and holds its own in a week where DC has all of their guns blazing. Pick this one up!
"The Clover Comics Gazette"
gives it:
4 out of 5
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"Batman" #699
Written and Cover Art by: Tony Daniel
Illustrated by: Guillem March
Preview:
The Riddler, Firefly, and Mr. Blackspell weave a tail of numerous ends to the same story. Did the Riddler pull the wool over Batman's eyes and who would want both Batman and his adversaries dead? Gotta read to find out!
Review:
Tony Allen delivers once again as he writes and cover arts a story that feels like it's straight out of a Detective Comic from the 50s. I found myself as confused as Batman with no idea who to truly point the finger at. The art by Guillem March is so well done again, I don't feel let down by the fact that Tony Daniel didn't do the story art.
The use of Arkham Asylum as if it were an actual living being provides an almost live theater effect to the book. Along with great backstory for Firefly and a mystery that feels as if it is just getting started this book is amazing and probably on any other given week would be my top pick. This is a must buy!
"The Clover Comics Gazette"
gives it:
5 out of 5
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"Brightest Day:" "Birds of Prey" #1
Written by: Gail Simone
Illustrated by: Ed Benes
Preview:
The birds are back and a new enemy will stop at nothing to bring them all together and take them out in one swoop. The bases are all covered with Black Canary, Huntress, Hawk, Dove, and even a flightless Batman nemesis makes an appearance. This new enemy is revealed but, why does she want the birds defeated and who is she? Only time will tell!
Review:
For me it feels like in the DC Universe does an amazing job at servicing the fans by taking a known group and making them new again. This is helped greatly by writer Gail Simone with the addition of a new enemy that, with alot of DC characters, can only mean a long detailed back story.
Ed Benes does an incredible job of drawing all of the bombshells in a single book while giving each one their moment in the spotlight. So happy to see this series back cause it gives me hope that eventually both NightWing and Robin with regain their own series. This being the #1 I would say go grab it now, I love number 1s, it feels great to start at the beginning! Add this to your pull list today!
"The Clover Comics Gazette"
gives it:
4 out of 5
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Written by: Gail Simone
Illustrated by: Ed Benes
Preview:
The birds are back and a new enemy will stop at nothing to bring them all together and take them out in one swoop. The bases are all covered with Black Canary, Huntress, Hawk, Dove, and even a flightless Batman nemesis makes an appearance. This new enemy is revealed but, why does she want the birds defeated and who is she? Only time will tell!
Review:
For me it feels like in the DC Universe does an amazing job at servicing the fans by taking a known group and making them new again. This is helped greatly by writer Gail Simone with the addition of a new enemy that, with alot of DC characters, can only mean a long detailed back story.
Ed Benes does an incredible job of drawing all of the bombshells in a single book while giving each one their moment in the spotlight. So happy to see this series back cause it gives me hope that eventually both NightWing and Robin with regain their own series. This being the #1 I would say go grab it now, I love number 1s, it feels great to start at the beginning! Add this to your pull list today!
"The Clover Comics Gazette"
gives it:
4 out of 5
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Pick Of The Week:
Is:
Wait for it..............NOW!
"Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne" #1
Writer: Grant Morrison
Penciller: Chris Sprouse
Cover: Chris Sprouse and Andy Kubert
Preview:
Guess who is back.........................?
For the first time in months the fog has moved aside and all the assumptions and guesses, for the readers anyway, are fulfilled. The Batman is stuck in time! Caveman days find Bruce reveared by some as a God and by others a creation that can only be an enemy. Does Bruce know where, how, why, when he is? With some of the Justice League following his trail of breadcrumbs what will happen next? Til number 2 we are all in the dark!
Review:
All I can really say is THE BAT IS BACK! Man it feels like forever since I've seen the true lord of the cowl, but I know we are far away from the end of the tunnel and the mantle of the Bat back to its true owner. Grant Morrison is amazing in this story it's witty and throw funny references to the Bat Universe that make you laugh just enough to take the edge off the story. Alot of amazing artists used in this book so far; including partial cover art by Andy Kubert. I hope this collaboration between many minds continues to help convey Morrison's epic like resurrection of Bruce Wayne.
Two variant covers are offered for this book one being a 1/35 and the other being a 1/200 I would say get the 1/200 CGC it and hold on to it. Story is epic and just counting the days til the next one, the return hasn't disappointed me one bit!
"Clover Comics Gazette"
gives "The Pick of the Week" an easy
5 out of 5
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Wow what an epic week in the DC Universe, completely exhausted from all the greatness bestowed upon me. I think everything is falling in to place for a knock down drag out brawl between the cities of Gotham and Star and I love a competition!
If you would like to write a guest blog, debate my reviews, or tell me all about a new book I have to start reading please email me CloverComicsGazette@hotmail.com, Twitter @CCGNerdNews, or on Facebook CCGNerdNews.
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Thanks so much for reading and I will see you next week!
From the desk of:
"The Clover Comics Gazette"
this is:
"The Boy Wonder" - DJ Under Pressure
Signing OFF!
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Writer: Grant Morrison
Penciller: Chris Sprouse
Cover: Chris Sprouse and Andy Kubert
Preview:
Guess who is back.........................?
For the first time in months the fog has moved aside and all the assumptions and guesses, for the readers anyway, are fulfilled. The Batman is stuck in time! Caveman days find Bruce reveared by some as a God and by others a creation that can only be an enemy. Does Bruce know where, how, why, when he is? With some of the Justice League following his trail of breadcrumbs what will happen next? Til number 2 we are all in the dark!
Review:
All I can really say is THE BAT IS BACK! Man it feels like forever since I've seen the true lord of the cowl, but I know we are far away from the end of the tunnel and the mantle of the Bat back to its true owner. Grant Morrison is amazing in this story it's witty and throw funny references to the Bat Universe that make you laugh just enough to take the edge off the story. Alot of amazing artists used in this book so far; including partial cover art by Andy Kubert. I hope this collaboration between many minds continues to help convey Morrison's epic like resurrection of Bruce Wayne.
Two variant covers are offered for this book one being a 1/35 and the other being a 1/200 I would say get the 1/200 CGC it and hold on to it. Story is epic and just counting the days til the next one, the return hasn't disappointed me one bit!
"Clover Comics Gazette"
gives "The Pick of the Week" an easy
5 out of 5
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Wow what an epic week in the DC Universe, completely exhausted from all the greatness bestowed upon me. I think everything is falling in to place for a knock down drag out brawl between the cities of Gotham and Star and I love a competition!
If you would like to write a guest blog, debate my reviews, or tell me all about a new book I have to start reading please email me CloverComicsGazette@hotmail.com, Twitter @CCGNerdNews, or on Facebook CCGNerdNews.
Also please stop by my Youtube page CloverComicsGazetteVideo and check out my video reviews, news, and everything else for the nerdy side of Pop Culture.
Thanks so much for reading and I will see you next week!
From the desk of:
"The Clover Comics Gazette"
this is:
"The Boy Wonder" - DJ Under Pressure
Signing OFF!
P.S. To find a comic book store in your area please click: Comic Store Locator!
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