Big Load this week, folks! In fact, I’m beginning to think I might have a problem. In addition to my usual load of comics, I’ve started picking up more and more titles thanks to your recommendations, as well as clever marketing. I’m highly suggestible and notorious for judging books by their covers. Which is how we got this week’s FBOTU Comic of the Week:
Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers #1: Maybe it’s because my own pooch has been acting so strange lately, but I was immediately drawn to the high-flying pets on the cover of this four-part series. “Is The Pet Avengers any good?” I asked Sexy Comics Monger. “Yeah,” he grunted back at me, “and it’s in continuity, too.” Well then, wrap it up, kind sir! It turns out the Avengers and the Fantastic 4 aren’t the only ones looking for the potentially lethal Infinity Gems. Their pets are, too…and they’re succeeding! Joining Medusa’s pooch Lockjaw, we have Throg (Frog of Thunder), the X-Men dragon Lockheed, Falcon’s bird Redwing, Speedball’s feline friend Hairball and Aunt May’s gender-confused dog Ms. Lion. Despite the potential for silliness, the first issue is a great read. At first glance, the artwork evokes the feel of Saturday morning cartoons, yet manages to portray the animal heroes with great expression and nobility. I usually resist cutesy pet stories and movies, but this one is told with enough wit and sincerity to avoid the sentimentality. Plus, it gives me hope that my own dog might actually be sneaking off to save the world when he’s not sleeping 22 hours a day.
(More of the Load after the jump, including a special tribute to Nightwing’s ass!)
And the Rest of the Load
Action Comics #1: I’m not usually a huge stickler for continuity, but I have to mention a glaring error in this issue. When Christopher Kent brings Thara to Lois’s house for help, he’s still stripped down to his tights from the previous issue. Fine. Then Lois gives him some of Clark’s clothes to wear, because she’s a spoil-sport. Then, thankfully, General Lane tries to blow Christopher out of the sky, but only manages to blow his clothes off. Hurrah General Lane! Then, and here’s my big continuity gripe, Christopher’s clothes are intact again by the next page? WTF? Isn’t there a gay boy on staff at DC to check for these things?
Battle for the Cowl: Azrael #3: I’m a little confused by the conclusion of this story. I know it’s meant to set up Azrael as a contender for the titular cowl, but there’s a lot more going on than that. Nightwing gives Az a pass and lets him keep the armor, but warns him not to f**k up. Az then goes out and starts dismembering gang members. And guess who’s back…again? Here’s a hint. First name’s Ra’s. Last name’s Ghul. I know he has a man crush on Nightwing (who doesn’t?), so maybe all this Az stuff is going to come back and haunt Dick later on. I’m not worried about Dick, though. Read on…
Battle for the Cowl: Secret Six #9: Where have the Secret Six been all my life? What a freak show! I’m going to have to catch up on their latest adventures. In this issue, they’re taking a walk on the noble side, sort of testing themselves and each other to see who could or would make a good Batman. With clever dialogue and strong characterizations, I was surprised to see Gail Simone’s name on the cover. Not that I have anything against Gail, but her Wonder Woman writing is so arch. Anyway, the most important thing about this issue has nothing to do with the Secret Six or Batman, but has everything to do with Nightwing’s ass:
Wow. That is a nice view. Let us all give thanks for the heroic efforts of Nicola Scott (Penciler), Doug Hazlewood (Inker) and Jason Wright (Colorist) for all the love and care they put into bringing those glutes to glorious life.
Battle for the Cowl: The Underground One Shot: Whoever Optimus Bat is, he’s no fan of Catwoman. Is that a clue? Hmmm. Gotham’s villains are just trying to do their best, trying to get from A to B, do a little shopping, but the combination of Black Mask’s legion of wackos and Optimus Bat’s killing spree has put a damper on villainy in town. That’s a good thing, right?
Booster Gold #20: Welcome to the first filler issue of Booster Gold. The time pod thingy is out of commission for repairs, so Booster decides to hop to the 50s to try to find Happy Days. Instead, he lands in the middle of Cold War era intrigue, only it’s not very intriguing. It’s rather dull, actually. Light on action, big on exposition, and only a jokey reference to Michelle, hopefully this issue by guest writer Keith Giffin is merely a resting point before the good stuff starts up again. Next issue: “Back to the Batcave!” Woohoo!
Green Lantern Corps #36: “Luke, I am your father.” Wait, I mean, “Soranik, I am your father.” Sinestro spills the beans to Soranik and warns her to look out for Red Lanterns who will be coming after her in order to get to him. Cut to Daxam, where Sodam is facing off against Mongul, with no help from the OA. He’s only got one chance to stop Mongul, but it means turning himself into an ion power bomb! He may just have Black Lanternship in his future. As sad as this issue turned out to be, one bright point is when Sodam’s costume gets blown off. There seems to be a lot of that going around. Yowza!
New Avengers: The Reunion #3: Mockingbird and Ronin continue their uneasy alliance, as they try to track down a bomb in Spain. Mockingbird was worried Ronin would be a distraction on the mission, but she should have been more concerned about her constant debilitating flashbacks to her horrific years in Skrull captivity. There’s one more issue left in this miniseries, which doesn’t leave much time for her to overcome her trauma, fall in love with Ronin again and save the world from terrorists. Wouldn’t it be funny if Ronin turns out to be one last Skrull that got left behind?
Star Wars: The Clone Wars #6: This is the last issue in what has been a very satisfying miniseries. In this issue, Obi-Wan and his beloved Captain Rex are reunited, though still enslaved on Kadavo. Anakin and Ahsoka save the day, and Obi-Wan apologizes to Anakin for always making light of his years as a slave boy. Anakin makes a mental note to kill Obi-Wan on the Death Star someday.
Titans #13 “Deathtrap Part 4”: Something actually finally happens in Titans (though it’s poorly drawn). Still, beggars can’t be choosers, so I’ll take it. The unstoppable Jericho seemingly blows up the Titans, Teen Titans and a bunch of wealthy foodies, before making his escape. Now, it’s up to Cyborg, Vigilante and maybe even Deathstroke to put an end to his endless shenanigans. Those crazy Titans are in constant peril. They’re like screamapillars.
So, what are you reading? Let us know in the Comics Forum.
Chase!! If you have not been reading Secret Six, PLEASE do yourself a favor and pick up some back issues!! If you think Ms. Scott does wonders with Nightwing, you should see what she does with Catman (usually involving him running around in a loincloth.)
timberoo 05/14/2009 03:11 pm
When I read Secret Six, I had the same reaction on that shot of Nightwing. lol
FBOTU’s Weekly Comics Load
By Chance
May 14, 2009 at 10:25AM EDT
Big Load this week, folks! In fact, I’m beginning to think I might have a problem. In addition to my usual load of comics, I’ve started picking up more and more titles thanks to your recommendations, as well as clever marketing. I’m highly suggestible and notorious for judging books by their covers. Which is how we got this week’s FBOTU Comic of the Week:
Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers #1: Maybe it’s because my own pooch has been acting so strange lately, but I was immediately drawn to the high-flying pets on the cover of this four-part series. “Is The Pet Avengers any good?” I asked Sexy Comics Monger. “Yeah,” he grunted back at me, “and it’s in continuity, too.” Well then, wrap it up, kind sir! It turns out the Avengers and the Fantastic 4 aren’t the only ones looking for the potentially lethal Infinity Gems. Their pets are, too…and they’re succeeding! Joining Medusa’s pooch Lockjaw, we have Throg (Frog of Thunder), the X-Men dragon Lockheed, Falcon’s bird Redwing, Speedball’s feline friend Hairball and Aunt May’s gender-confused dog Ms. Lion. Despite the potential for silliness, the first issue is a great read. At first glance, the artwork evokes the feel of Saturday morning cartoons, yet manages to portray the animal heroes with great expression and nobility. I usually resist cutesy pet stories and movies, but this one is told with enough wit and sincerity to avoid the sentimentality. Plus, it gives me hope that my own dog might actually be sneaking off to save the world when he’s not sleeping 22 hours a day.
(More of the Load after the jump, including a special tribute to Nightwing’s ass!)
Action Comics #1: I’m not usually a huge stickler for continuity, but I have to mention a glaring error in this issue. When Christopher Kent brings Thara to Lois’s house for help, he’s still stripped down to his tights from the previous issue. Fine. Then Lois gives him some of Clark’s clothes to wear, because she’s a spoil-sport. Then, thankfully, General Lane tries to blow Christopher out of the sky, but only manages to blow his clothes off. Hurrah General Lane! Then, and here’s my big continuity gripe, Christopher’s clothes are intact again by the next page? WTF? Isn’t there a gay boy on staff at DC to check for these things?
Battle for the Cowl: Azrael #3: I’m a little confused by the conclusion of this story. I know it’s meant to set up Azrael as a contender for the titular cowl, but there’s a lot more going on than that. Nightwing gives Az a pass and lets him keep the armor, but warns him not to f**k up. Az then goes out and starts dismembering gang members. And guess who’s back…again? Here’s a hint. First name’s Ra’s. Last name’s Ghul. I know he has a man crush on Nightwing (who doesn’t?), so maybe all this Az stuff is going to come back and haunt Dick later on. I’m not worried about Dick, though. Read on…
Battle for the Cowl: Secret Six #9: Where have the Secret Six been all my life? What a freak show! I’m going to have to catch up on their latest adventures. In this issue, they’re taking a walk on the noble side, sort of testing themselves and each other to see who could or would make a good Batman. With clever dialogue and strong characterizations, I was surprised to see Gail Simone’s name on the cover. Not that I have anything against Gail, but her Wonder Woman writing is so arch. Anyway, the most important thing about this issue has nothing to do with the Secret Six or Batman, but has everything to do with Nightwing’s ass:
Wow. That is a nice view. Let us all give thanks for the heroic efforts of Nicola Scott (Penciler), Doug Hazlewood (Inker) and Jason Wright (Colorist) for all the love and care they put into bringing those glutes to glorious life.
Battle for the Cowl: The Underground One Shot: Whoever Optimus Bat is, he’s no fan of Catwoman. Is that a clue? Hmmm. Gotham’s villains are just trying to do their best, trying to get from A to B, do a little shopping, but the combination of Black Mask’s legion of wackos and Optimus Bat’s killing spree has put a damper on villainy in town. That’s a good thing, right?
Booster Gold #20: Welcome to the first filler issue of Booster Gold. The time pod thingy is out of commission for repairs, so Booster decides to hop to the 50s to try to find Happy Days. Instead, he lands in the middle of Cold War era intrigue, only it’s not very intriguing. It’s rather dull, actually. Light on action, big on exposition, and only a jokey reference to Michelle, hopefully this issue by guest writer Keith Giffin is merely a resting point before the good stuff starts up again. Next issue: “Back to the Batcave!” Woohoo!
Green Lantern Corps #36: “Luke, I am your father.” Wait, I mean, “Soranik, I am your father.” Sinestro spills the beans to Soranik and warns her to look out for Red Lanterns who will be coming after her in order to get to him. Cut to Daxam, where Sodam is facing off against Mongul, with no help from the OA. He’s only got one chance to stop Mongul, but it means turning himself into an ion power bomb! He may just have Black Lanternship in his future. As sad as this issue turned out to be, one bright point is when Sodam’s costume gets blown off. There seems to be a lot of that going around. Yowza!
New Avengers: The Reunion #3: Mockingbird and Ronin continue their uneasy alliance, as they try to track down a bomb in Spain. Mockingbird was worried Ronin would be a distraction on the mission, but she should have been more concerned about her constant debilitating flashbacks to her horrific years in Skrull captivity. There’s one more issue left in this miniseries, which doesn’t leave much time for her to overcome her trauma, fall in love with Ronin again and save the world from terrorists. Wouldn’t it be funny if Ronin turns out to be one last Skrull that got left behind?
Star Wars: The Clone Wars #6: This is the last issue in what has been a very satisfying miniseries. In this issue, Obi-Wan and his beloved Captain Rex are reunited, though still enslaved on Kadavo. Anakin and Ahsoka save the day, and Obi-Wan apologizes to Anakin for always making light of his years as a slave boy. Anakin makes a mental note to kill Obi-Wan on the Death Star someday.
Titans #13 “Deathtrap Part 4”: Something actually finally happens in Titans (though it’s poorly drawn). Still, beggars can’t be choosers, so I’ll take it. The unstoppable Jericho seemingly blows up the Titans, Teen Titans and a bunch of wealthy foodies, before making his escape. Now, it’s up to Cyborg, Vigilante and maybe even Deathstroke to put an end to his endless shenanigans. Those crazy Titans are in constant peril. They’re like screamapillars.
So, what are you reading? Let us know in the Comics Forum.
Comments
Chase!! If you have not been reading Secret Six, PLEASE do yourself a favor and pick up some back issues!! If you think Ms. Scott does wonders with Nightwing, you should see what she does with Catman (usually involving him running around in a loincloth.)
When I read Secret Six, I had the same reaction on that shot of Nightwing. lol
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