Monday, December 10, 2012
Simone leaving Batgirl--My take on it.
Gail Simone No Longer DC's BATGIRL Writer
The full story is on the link below.
Now My take:
Let me get this straight.
Batgirl is a title that is a solid performer in sales. Due in a large part to the excellent writing of Gail Simone. So I am baffled why they are dropping her from the title without a real reason why.
Granted I am a big fan of Simone's writing. Her writing on "Birds of Prey" clearly defined how you do a female super-hero group.
To be honest, I do not read "Batgirl". I read "Batwoman". I have more interested in Batwoman since DC reintroduced the character. I just felt that my buy pile had only one space for a Batman related female.
That being said, I have also heard good things about the Batgirl title. Things that, if Batwoman's title were not around, would make me read Batgirl.
Maybe DC is looking for more of an audience for this title. I am not sure changing writers is going to do that.
I also think that they should have waited until after the "Death of the Family" crossover to make a change.
The cross over would lots of people a chance to check out the title. It could have increased it's audience, or maybe not.
I guess time will tell.
I really think DC should have done things in such a way that Simone was happier with the change. As it is, the change is posted all over the Internet long before DC announces it to the readers.
Something to think about.
Go Forth and Do Well.
Shane
Friday, December 7, 2012
My Must buys of March
The following title are ones I look forward to each month. Each has a great new look at the DC Universe.
My Favorite so far is Earth 2. It takes the golden age heroes and makes them even more likable.
EARTH 2 #10
Written by JAMES ROBINSON
Art and cover by NICOLA SCOTT and TREVOR SCOTT
1:25 B&W Variant cover by NICOLA SCOTT and TREVOR SCOTT
On sale MARCH 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for more information.
• As Wotan holds The Flash’s mother hostage, Khalid must finally come to terms with his destiny as Doctor Fate!
Written by JAMES ROBINSON
Art and cover by NICOLA SCOTT and TREVOR SCOTT
1:25 B&W Variant cover by NICOLA SCOTT and TREVOR SCOTT
On sale MARCH 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for more information.
• As Wotan holds The Flash’s mother hostage, Khalid must finally come to terms with his destiny as Doctor Fate!
My other favorite is World's Finest. I have always love Huntress and Power Girl. In their original forms.
WORLDS’ FINEST #10
Written by PAUL LEVITZ
Art and cover by KEVIN MAGUIRE
On sale MARCH 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
• After being attacked by a group connected to the missing Mr. Terrific, Power Girl and Huntress take the fight to Holt Industries, where they make a shocking discovery!
• Plus: Huntress is personally affected by a tragedy in The New 52.
Art and cover by KEVIN MAGUIRE
On sale MARCH 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
• After being attacked by a group connected to the missing Mr. Terrific, Power Girl and Huntress take the fight to Holt Industries, where they make a shocking discovery!
• Plus: Huntress is personally affected by a tragedy in The New 52.
I think the next 3 are on about almost everybody's must buy list.
The back up stories in JLA and JL make them even more appealing to me.
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #2
Written by GEOFF JOHNS
Backup story written by GEOFF JOHNS and MATT KINDT
Art and cover by DAVID FINCH
Backup story art by SCOTT CLARK
Variant cover by SCOTT CLARK
1:100 B&W Variant cover by DAVID FINCH
On sale MARCH 6 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
Combo pack edition: $4.99 US
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for more information.
• The new Justice League of America team continues to form, but the question remains: What do these heroes want in return for their membership?
• Secret motives are everywhere, and the outcome will have a huge impact on this team and the rest of The New 52!
• Plus, the alien MANHUNTER’s back-up series begins revealing more about J’onn’s plans for this team...and the other Justice League.
Written by GEOFF JOHNS
Backup story written by GEOFF JOHNS and MATT KINDT
Art and cover by DAVID FINCH
Backup story art by SCOTT CLARK
Variant cover by SCOTT CLARK
1:100 B&W Variant cover by DAVID FINCH
On sale MARCH 6 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
Combo pack edition: $4.99 US
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for more information.
• The new Justice League of America team continues to form, but the question remains: What do these heroes want in return for their membership?
• Secret motives are everywhere, and the outcome will have a huge impact on this team and the rest of The New 52!
• Plus, the alien MANHUNTER’s back-up series begins revealing more about J’onn’s plans for this team...and the other Justice League.
his teammates.
JUSTICE LEAGUE #18
Written by GEOFF JOHNS
Art by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO
Backup story art by GARY FRANK
Cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO
Variant cover by AARON KUDER
1:100 B&W Variant cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO
On sale MARCH 20 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
Combo pack edition: $4.99 US
Retailers: This issue will ship with four covers. Please see the order form for more information.
• Cyborg takes center stage as events fall into place for next month’s massive new story arc: “OFF THE GRID”!
• Also, Batman continues to be question the Superman/Wonder Woman alliance and Aquaman’s future with the League.
• Plus: The Shazam backup story reveals the origin of Black Adam—and what it means for Billy Batson’s survival!
Written by GEOFF JOHNS
Art by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO
Backup story art by GARY FRANK
Cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO
Variant cover by AARON KUDER
1:100 B&W Variant cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO
On sale MARCH 20 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
Combo pack edition: $4.99 US
Retailers: This issue will ship with four covers. Please see the order form for more information.
• Cyborg takes center stage as events fall into place for next month’s massive new story arc: “OFF THE GRID”!
• Also, Batman continues to be question the Superman/Wonder Woman alliance and Aquaman’s future with the League.
• Plus: The Shazam backup story reveals the origin of Black Adam—and what it means for Billy Batson’s survival!
AQUAMAN #18
Written by GEOFF JOHNS
Art and cover by PAUL PELLETIER and SEAN PARSONS
1:25 B&W Variant cover by PAUL PELLETIER
On sale MARCH 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for more information.
• The critically-acclaimed adventures of Aquaman continue with “DEATH OF A KING.”
• Unfolding out of the events of “THRONE OF ATLANTIS” comes a mystery that sends Aquaman to the ends of the Earth to solve an ancient murder—one that will reveal a horrific truth about Arthur Curry and threaten those closest to him today.
• Plus, Mera has a quest of her own involving a long-forgotten adversary of Aquaman.
Written by GEOFF JOHNS
Art and cover by PAUL PELLETIER and SEAN PARSONS
1:25 B&W Variant cover by PAUL PELLETIER
On sale MARCH 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for more information.
• The critically-acclaimed adventures of Aquaman continue with “DEATH OF A KING.”
• Unfolding out of the events of “THRONE OF ATLANTIS” comes a mystery that sends Aquaman to the ends of the Earth to solve an ancient murder—one that will reveal a horrific truth about Arthur Curry and threaten those closest to him today.
• Plus, Mera has a quest of her own involving a long-forgotten adversary of Aquaman.
All in all these stories are sure to among the future classics.
More on the other advance stories next blog.
Go Forth and Do Well
Shane
DC Comics Advanced Solicits for March 2013
DC has posted an advance set of solicits for March 2013 online.
You will find the link below:
http://www.dccomics.com/blog/2012/12/07/advance-look-at-march-solicits
More of my take on my next post.
You will find the link below:
http://www.dccomics.com/blog/2012/12/07/advance-look-at-march-solicits
More of my take on my next post.
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
DC only has 49 New 52 Titles in February
DC is only publishing 49 New 52 titles in February.
But that begs the question: what does DC call its New 52?
There is a Human Bomb Mini series in February, does that qualify?
Does Before the Watchmen qualify?
Just what exactly qualifies as New 52?
They do publish well over 52 titles, but not all or in the current continuity.
So what exactly do we, the reader, consider as New 52.
I have my ideas as to which ones, and at my count it is 49.
But that begs the question: what does DC call its New 52?
There is a Human Bomb Mini series in February, does that qualify?
Does Before the Watchmen qualify?
Just what exactly qualifies as New 52?
They do publish well over 52 titles, but not all or in the current continuity.
So what exactly do we, the reader, consider as New 52.
I have my ideas as to which ones, and at my count it is 49.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Spider-man rejected for membership in JLA part 2
It is interesting that the post that I get the biggest response to has to do with a kid who doesn't know the difference between marvel and DC.
It would be an interesting story, but I think the days of a DC/Marvel cross over are pretty much over.
Now don't get me wrong, I used to read both Marvel and DC along time ago.
I am the first to say the the Best X-Men was when Claremont and Cockrum did it, but Marvel got too confusing to me and I stopped buying the titles.
DC and I have almost a 50 year relationship. I went with what I know and have rewarded with great stories.
So.... until DC and Marvel do cross overs like "JLA VS Avengers", I will always reject Spider-Man for membership in the JLA.
Go Forth and Do Well.
Shane
It would be an interesting story, but I think the days of a DC/Marvel cross over are pretty much over.
Now don't get me wrong, I used to read both Marvel and DC along time ago.
I am the first to say the the Best X-Men was when Claremont and Cockrum did it, but Marvel got too confusing to me and I stopped buying the titles.
DC and I have almost a 50 year relationship. I went with what I know and have rewarded with great stories.
So.... until DC and Marvel do cross overs like "JLA VS Avengers", I will always reject Spider-Man for membership in the JLA.
Go Forth and Do Well.
Shane
Very rarely do I have a desire to read one of the New 52 Graphic novels. The DC Universe Presents Vol 1 is one exception.
It presents new takes on two of my old Favorites: Deadman and Challengers of the Unknown.
Both of these well written series. I recommend both to new readers. The Graphic novel puts the two stories into one book.
DC Universe Presents Vol. 1: Deadman/Challengers of the Unknown. Find out more here about both exciting stories in this one volume: http://bit.ly/114Ed9X
It presents new takes on two of my old Favorites: Deadman and Challengers of the Unknown.
Both of these well written series. I recommend both to new readers. The Graphic novel puts the two stories into one book.
DC Universe Presents Vol. 1: Deadman/Challengers of the Unknown. Find out more here about both exciting stories in this one volume: http://bit.ly/114Ed9X
Monday, November 26, 2012
I Saw the following post on one of my social sites:
"im trying to collect al of the new 52 comics for the justic league, detective, and action comics, woder woman, and batman and it's coasting me over $600.00 dollers"
Now, Spelling errors aside, I can't wrap my head how this person is spending $600 dollars a month on comics.
I did the math and no does any one spend 600 a month on comics.
Tell me if I am wrong.
I could be, but I don't think so.
"im trying to collect al of the new 52 comics for the justic league, detective, and action comics, woder woman, and batman and it's coasting me over $600.00 dollers"
Now, Spelling errors aside, I can't wrap my head how this person is spending $600 dollars a month on comics.
I did the math and no does any one spend 600 a month on comics.
Tell me if I am wrong.
I could be, but I don't think so.
DC comics Digital Doom Patrol Sale
DC Comics
8:00 AM - - PublicBlog news
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving.
So here is some blog news for you.
I am going to have a you tube version of this blog up and running by next week.
I am also going to be doing a blog on a Collector's site. The announcement of that is forthcoming.
If you are starved for content right now, please go to I tunes and check out "Astro boys" Podcast. It is comics related and created by the boys down at Astro-Zombies Comic shop here in Albuquerque.
More posting later here.
Go Forth and Do Well
Shane
So here is some blog news for you.
I am going to have a you tube version of this blog up and running by next week.
I am also going to be doing a blog on a Collector's site. The announcement of that is forthcoming.
If you are starved for content right now, please go to I tunes and check out "Astro boys" Podcast. It is comics related and created by the boys down at Astro-Zombies Comic shop here in Albuquerque.
More posting later here.
Go Forth and Do Well
Shane
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