This Week's Comics - 15/02/12

This week's rather calm compared to the last few with only 3 comics, however I am quite excited about all three of them. The comics I'm getting are Batman #6, X-Factor #232 and Red Hood and the Outlaws #6. Out of these I'm most looking forward to X-Factor, which just manages to edge ahead because of how much I love the characters and David's writing. The current story-line is fun to read due to the fast-pace and complete free reign David had, by having Madrox hop through universes David can do whatever he want to any characters in the Marvel universe, and he has with Iron Man and Captain America having been used last issue. The new universe Madrox entered at the end of the last issue, where his other self was an apprentice of Doctor Strange, who had just been killed by his master, is definitely intriguing and the spoiler Marvel have given 'Startling twist ending that ties the entire story arc together!' really draws me in. Additionally, its almost ensured that it will be a 'startling twist ending' as David has never failed to shock and surprise readers and twist basic plots into truly fascinating creations. I am also really looking forward to this issue of Batman given how much the last issue stood out, fully showing Snyder's excellent writing through his presentation of Bruce's mental deterioration. Due to this I am excited to see what Snyder pulls out of the bag for this issue, especially if it has a similar tone to the last issue and with the shocking cliff hanger of Talon suddenly stabbing Batman. I'm not looking forward to Red Hood and the Outlaws quite as much as the other two I'm getting this week as so far it has been an iffy series, with some awesome highs but also some terrible lows. However this issue entices me enough to make me really look forward to it as its going to reveal how Red Hood and Starfire met in the new DC universe, which promises a showcase of Starfire's characters, which I have really been enjoying these last few issues with her liberal sexuality and apathy.

This Week's Comics - 8/02/12

Good week this week with the amount of comics but fairly bad as I'm just not excited for any of them, especially since my comics from last week still have not been delivered and I'm really excited about a few of those. This week I have 6 comics, those being House of Night #4, New Mutants #37, The Incredible Hulk #5, Wolverine and the X-Men #5, Batman and Robin #6 and Demon Knights #6. I'm not going to choose one comic I'm most looking forward to as this keeps changing between a few. I'm looking forward to Wolverine and the X-Men because of the very interesting cliff hanger at the end of the last issue, Kitty suddenly being very pregnant, especially since Kitty is a character I nearly always enjoy reading. However, so far the rest of the series hasn't really done much for me and I'm getting bored if seeing the same students again and again, there's a lot more there and I want to see them explored since its meant to be about the whole school. New Mutants is a series that has pleasantly surprised me with how much I've been enjoying it so I'm looking forward to reading this next issue, especially since I'm finally getting some more exploration of characters other than Nate Gray and the weird leader. But again, due to this so far limited character development I'm looking forward to this issue that much. The Incredible Hulk I've been enjoying because of the suspense and slow build-up, and great art, but I think they are dragging it out a bit too much now. Hulk is going to fight Banner, just get it over with, I'm willing to stick around to see what happens but this series is close to being dropped. I'm absolutely loving the angst and psychological exploration in Batman and Robin, which is perfect for a Bat series, but I really think they should have had another storyline before this one. Why? I don't really know Damien that well, having not really read him before the reboot, and I really can't stand Nobody, so if I knew other characters more I could probably put up with him. However, they didn't do this so I'm stuck with Nobody and a Robin I really like but feel a little detached from, which makes me feel kind of dirty and uncomfortable as this is exploring that character's psychological issues yet I don't really know who he is. Demon Knights has so far been enjoyable to read because of the fantasy elements and the eccentric characters, who are always fun, but that's really all the series has so far. After a good beginning that really drew me in the quality the last few issues has dropped as the story is made more and more complex and diverse, loosing focus and my interest. I'm still reading for the characters and the hope Cornell brings it back again but I'm just going to say what I've said the last two weeks, I really wish Cornell left this series rather than Stormwatch, especially since that series is still very strong. The comic I'm least looking forward to this week, which I'm not really looking forward to at all, is House of Night. This raises the issue of why am I still buying it? The answers simple, I'm stupid enough to keep telling myself it'll get better. I was so disappointed with the books I really wanted this series to be good because I do like some of the characters and the basic elements of the story, but alas I am destined to be disappointed by the Casts. I'm still reading hoping my favourite character will come in soon and give it some life, especially since he's now dead in the books so I've completely given up on them and I miss him, but this series is hanging on by a single thread; my misguided and naive hope.

This Week's Comics - 1/2/12

Another late post for comics I'm getting this week but at least it's before I read them. This week I have 5 comics, a reasonable amount for me. These are X-Factor #231, Avengers Academy #25, Action Comics #6, Stormwatch #6 and Uncanny X-Force #21. I'm definitely most looking forward to X-Factor this week, as I am almost every week it's on my list due to the great writing by David and characters I love. This week I'm especially looking forward to this issue as the current storyline with Madrox jumping through dimensions is action-packed and fascinating with guest appearances from Marvel stars, this issue it being Iron Man and Steve Rogers. I've really been enjoying the new Stormwatch and after the explosion last issue I'm really looking forward to see how the team responds. I'm not happy with the direction the series has taken with Projectionist being the leader but I have a sneaky feeling that's not going to stick. Plus, it is great to see some of my Wildstorm favourites, like Midnighter, Apollo and Jack Hawksmoor, back in action. Avengers Academy is a new series for me but I have really been enjoying the characters and the dynamic, however, the current storyline leaves a lot to be desired and the last issue in particular fell flat on its face. This series is no where near the chopping block, but I can't see myself enjoying this issue that much to be honest. Uncanny X-Force is another new series for me but yet again I almost immediately took to the characters, showing brilliant writing, and now can't wait to read this issue. The current storyline also doesn't do much for me as I don't like Captain Britain, Psylocke (much) or any of their little buddies, however the focus on Fantomex is really enjoyable, as well as the great banter between Wolverine and Deadpool, so I can see myself enjoying reading this issue. Action Comics is probably the issue I'm least looking forward to this week due tot he randomness of the last issue in my opinion. I was really enjoying where the story was going in the first few issues but with the sudden change I was completely thrown, especially since I didn't really enjoy that issue. Unfortunately, this series is very near the chopping block, as in its most likely going to disappear from these posts after this current storyline wraps up in issue 8, so I really can't excited for this series anymore.