The Z Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 The crossover with Jack of Fables sucks, but after that the series picks back up again in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Unholy Dragon Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Yeah. There's a definite immediate dropoff while it tries to decide what the hell it's doing now and set that up, but once it gets its sea legs again? Pretty great.'Cubs in Toyland' might be my favourite single volume of the series and that's well into the late game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 I think I liked the Haven storylines best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 I read Batman #21, a monthly UK magazine collecting four issues instead of the usual three: Batman Annual #2, Batman and Two-Face #24, Batman #23.2: The Riddler and Nightwing #22 in this order. Batman Annual #2 was split into two parts and this issue has the second with Batman having to deal with a free Anchoress in Arkham Asylum. Having read the whole Annual now, I liked it. Batman and Two Face #24 sees Gotham crime families unite to stop common enemies. Erin McKillen is the former and the main focus of the story returning to Gotham City after operating from abroad and her role in Two-Face’s creation years ago. I never expected a new Two-Face origin and I liked this offering more than Mr. Freeze’s new origin in Batman Annual #1. This was a great issue. I thought Peter J. Tomasi/Patrick Gleason’s start on the title was off the first two issues with the writing on Bruce Wayne/Damian Wayne. Since then, every issue printed in Batman I’ve liked (#3-8, #0, Annual #1, #18-24) and some were brilliant: Batman and Robin #0, Batman and Robin Annual #1, Batman and Robin #18 and Batman and Nightwing #23. Batman #23.2: The Riddler written by Ray Fawkes has The Riddler attack Wayne Enterprises Tower showing his intellect. I particularly liked how Riddler’s riddles were presented at the start of the issue and answered as the story went on. This was a very good issue. Nightwing #22 continues Nightwing’s search for Tony Zucco, his new home of Chicago and issues with the Prankster who wants to punish those in brutal ways. This is my first introduction to a Nightwing solo book and it’s a very good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 The ultimate battle begins in April. Larfleeze vs G'nort! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEN! Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 G'Nort looks like Wilford Brimley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 I thought he was Wilford Brimley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eivion Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Read Fables: Arabian Nights (and Days), Wolves, Sons of the Empire. Dug how the alliance with the Arabian Fables came together. I liked seeing King Cole actually be useful. And Frau Totenkinder once again had a pretty dark but awesome moment in how she stopped the Djinn. The story focused on Rodney and his love was an interesting one. The romance between the two was nice, but what I really enjoyed was the darker place in life it ultimately lead the two. Mowgli's hunt for Bigby in Wolves was enjoyable. Bigby's actual mission was fantastic. Its always fun to see him play spygames, but the way Bigby actually threatens the Adversary with the comparison of Fabletown to Israel and letting him they will come down harder every time Fabletown is attack was tremendous especially as you see its effectiveness in scaring/pissing off the Adversary in the next volume. The wedding between Bigby and Snow afterwards was perfect, just the wonderful heartwarming moment You had been waiting for with all the build Willingham had given their relationship. Sons of Empire was interesting. The arrogance the Empire seemed to show in how easily they thought they could take down the Mundy world was amazing. It only made it so much better when Pinoccio pointed out all the problems and just how easily such this would lead to the Empire's complete and utter defeat. The Christmas stories were good fun. I especially enjoyed that they weren't just random one offs and gives some foreboding for the future. Santa being the one who was talkign to Snow as Colin beforehand was a nice, unexpected surprise. Dug the meeting between Bigby and his father. You finally get a real sens e of why Bigby hates the bastard, and it was nice getting a bit more depth on Bigby's family. great reads all around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Austin Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I'm looking at how Marvel is really pushing this new muslim Ms. Marvel, it got me wondering, whatever happened to the Baz GL? Kinda disappeared since this whole Forever Evil started, and I'm not reading any of the GL books anymore, but it looks like he's not there either. Hmm... Random thought, I love what James Robinson did on Earth 2 and I wish he were still on it, but so far the new team has been keeping up the quality so far, so as of now it'll continue to be the only DC book I get on a regular basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WholeFnMachine Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Did anyone else read this week's Earth 2 Annual on the origin of their new Batman? Interested in people's opinions on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Austin Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I loved it. That's all I can really say on it, love the take on it for sure. I hope they continue to keep this and Nu52 separate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eivion Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 What is the history of the Earth-2 Batman? I know who it is, but not much else. I won't be reading the issue for two or three weeks so I humbly request one of you to spoil it for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Austin Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 What is the history of the Earth-2 Batman? I know who it is, but not much else. I won't be reading the issue for two or three weeks so I humbly request one of you to spoil it for me. He faked his death to protect Bruce, but when he revealed himself to Bruce, Bruce disowned him. When Bruce passed in the war, Thomas decided to take up the mantel to honor Bruce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eivion Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 What is the history of the Earth-2 Batman? I know who it is, but not much else. I won't be reading the issue for two or three weeks so I humbly request one of you to spoil it for me. He faked his death to protect Bruce, but when he revealed himself to Bruce, Bruce disowned him. When Bruce passed in the war, Thomas decided to take up the mantel to honor Bruce. Interesting, not what I expected. Does it explain his meta powers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bustronaut Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 What is the history of the Earth-2 Batman? I know who it is, but not much else. I won't be reading the issue for two or three weeks so I humbly request one of you to spoil it for me. He faked his death to protect Bruce, but when he revealed himself to Bruce, Bruce disowned him. When Bruce passed in the war, Thomas decided to take up the mantel to honor Bruce. Interesting, not what I expected. Does it explain his meta powers? The new 52 version of Miraclo! I'm not kidding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eivion Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 What is the history of the Earth-2 Batman? I know who it is, but not much else. I won't be reading the issue for two or three weeks so I humbly request one of you to spoil it for me. He faked his death to protect Bruce, but when he revealed himself to Bruce, Bruce disowned him. When Bruce passed in the war, Thomas decided to take up the mantel to honor Bruce. Interesting, not what I expected. Does it explain his meta powers? The new 52 version of Miraclo! I'm not kidding Huh, I was thinking he might be a literal spirit of vengeance. This worries me a bit as I was hoping to see Hourman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bustronaut Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 What is the history of the Earth-2 Batman? I know who it is, but not much else. I won't be reading the issue for two or three weeks so I humbly request one of you to spoil it for me. He faked his death to protect Bruce, but when he revealed himself to Bruce, Bruce disowned him. When Bruce passed in the war, Thomas decided to take up the mantel to honor Bruce. Interesting, not what I expected. Does it explain his meta powers? The new 52 version of Miraclo! I'm not kidding Huh, I was thinking he might be a literal spirit of vengeance. This worries me a bit as I was hoping to see Hourman. Anything is possible, I mean, they brought back Thomas Wayne. Rick Tyler could come and try to avenge his father/brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Sorrow Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Been listening to the ongoing Neal Adams interview on Fatman on Batman, and he's about the greatest motherfucker ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyLaw Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 What is the history of the Earth-2 Batman? I know who it is, but not much else. I won't be reading the issue for two or three weeks so I humbly request one of you to spoil it for me. He faked his death to protect Bruce, but when he revealed himself to Bruce, Bruce disowned him. When Bruce passed in the war, Thomas decided to take up the mantel to honor Bruce. Interesting, not what I expected. Does it explain his meta powers? The new 52 version of Miraclo! I'm not kidding Huh, I was thinking he might be a literal spirit of vengeance. This worries me a bit as I was hoping to see Hourman. Anything is possible, I mean, they brought back Thomas Wayne. Rick Tyler could come and try to avenge his father/brother Someone somewhere else pointed out that Thomas got the Miraclo from Rex Mason, not Rex Tyler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bustronaut Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Interesting, guess I just skimmed after Rex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin877 Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 I am surprised no one has mentioned the new creative team for Superman coming this summer, Geoff Johns/John Romita Jr.! Is this JRJ's first extensive DC Comics work? I seem to only think of Marvel when his name is brought up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eivion Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Want to say yes outside of a Punisher/Batman crossover and an Amalgam comic. The new team does nothing for me. I mostly liked Lobdell on Superman and really wanted to see Johns doing something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin877 Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Johns is so hit or miss for me anyway, when I read comics. I was more surprised by JRJ, here is hoping we get some New Gods in those Superman issues. I want to see some "Kirbytastic" art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 JRJR doing Superman is awesome, but Christy I hated Johns on the Supes the first time around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.H. Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 I liked the Brainiac arc, Superman & LSH but man did I LOATHE Secret Origin! James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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