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.