Peter Panzerfaust #1 - I picked this up at my LCS because I heard some much buzz about this book. I didn't pre-order this book because I am not a Peter Pan fan. I should have listened to my instinct. I thought the story was ok and the art subpar. I thought the last two pages were some of the worst storytelling I have seen in a long time. I will not pick up the second issue.
No Place Like Home #1 - I also picked this up from my LCS. This was a good first issue. It introduced you to the characters and gave you a good teaser of the overall book. Richard Jordan's art in this book was incredible and the real star of the book. I think I will read the next couple of issues.
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I don't even understand what happened in the last few pages. The last page I'm totally clueless about.HassanT wrote:Peter Panzerfaust #1 - I picked this up at my LCS because I heard some much buzz about this book. I didn't pre-order this book because I am not a Peter Pan fan. I should have listened to my instinct. I thought the story was ok and the art subpar. I thought the last two pages were some of the worst storytelling I have seen in a long time. I will not pick up the second issue.
I don't care enough about Peter Pan to want to read about a new take on it so I won't be reading this either.
I really enjoyed this book. The fact that this is the writer's first comic and the artist's comic is pretty amazing considering how polished it was, especially the art.HassanT wrote: No Place Like Home #1 - I also picked this up from my LCS. This was a good first issue. It introduced you to the characters and gave you a good teaser of the overall book. Richard Jordan's art in this book was incredible and the real star of the book. I think I will read the next couple of issues.
I'm definitely sticking around for this book.
I loved Prophet #21 and from what I can tell you didn't need any of the previous 20 issues to jump on. It's just like you've said Bob, it's a complete reboot. There were a lot of really amazing sci-fi ideas that made this issue really unique. I had to buy the second print of this "first" issue and I'm adding this series to my pull list. I really liked how the artist used a lot of different page layouts like land maps and supply contents.BobBretall wrote:Prophet #21 (Image): A complete reboot of the original Image/Extreme series, Prophet has been transported into the far future thanks to (I think) cryogenic suspension. We now have a story of exploration in a REALLY weird/trippy future. This was some freaky stuff and will definitely not be everyone's cup of tea, but I loved it. Some really off-kilter stuff from Brandon Graham, who brought us King City. Art by newcomer Simon Roy was a really nice match for the story.
BobBretall wrote:Conan the Barbarian #1 (Dark Horse): Brian Wood did a good job adapting the story, I didn't go back to the original REH text, but while it follows the same basic story flow it's sufficiently different from the Roy Thomas Marvel comics adaption of this same story that it didn't feel like a direct retread. The art was also a complete departure from the John Buscema "burly Conan" mold. I really don't care for Cloonan's interpretation of Conan. That said, it's her take on Belit that was a complete turn off for me. Buscema's Belit was dead sexy for me when I was a lad. Cloonan's Belit is kind of scary, more of a pale-skinned goth chick.
I'll be there for whatever Cloonan does next (hopefully something creator-owned) based on the art, there's no way I'm going to be able to read her take on Conan on an ongoing basis. But that's just personal taste, I can understand other people loving this.
I actually like Conan the Barbarian #1 more than I thought I would. I was expecting it be horrible or something but I quite enjoyed it. I agree Belit's pale skin doesn't make any sense. You would tan when you're a pirate who's on the deck of ship all day in the sun with very little clothing on. I'd call it at a high 3, or low 4 out of 5 rating. I'm looking forward to the reading the next issue.
Ninjettes #1 was just okay for me. I wanted to like it because the Ninjettes are a pretty funny idea for a comic book. I don't think I'll continue with it though. I liked the Jennifer Blood series at first until Garth Ennis dropped out after issue 6 and they changed the artist a couple times.abysslord wrote:The Ninjettes (Dynamite): I love Jennifer Blood and this title is an offshoot of that. The Ninjettes in the pages of Jennifer Blood were great and this series starts off before that appearance. The art was pretty good and the story was pretty good too, although it's nothing unique.
If you don't like Jennifer Blood or haven't read anything about it, I don't know if this #1 would do much for you. You'd probably have to read the trade.
Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi #1 (Dark Horse) - This is total Star Wars nerd comics but I like it. It's the story before the story, going back to the beginning of time for Jedi's. I enjoyed John Ostrander's writing and Jan Duursema's artwork from Legacy. I'm going to give this series the first story arc to see if it can hold my attention. So far so good, but there's a lot going on, and we'll see how it all comes together.
Road Rage #1 (of 4) (IDW) - I felt like there was very little going on in this issue. And the art wasn't enough to keep me going. I got this on the strength of Joe Hill's writing but it didn't come through on this adaptation of a short story. I think it comes down to that I don't have a lot of interest in motorcycles and motorcycle gangs. It's a well made comic but maybe just not in my wheelhouse.
Army of Darkness #1 (Dynamite) - What can I say about this comic. It could use some improvement. Unless you're a big AOD fan, then I don't think this comic book is for you.
Road Rage #1 (of 4) (IDW) - I felt like there was very little going on in this issue. And the art wasn't enough to keep me going. I got this on the strength of Joe Hill's writing but it didn't come through on this adaptation of a short story. I think it comes down to that I don't have a lot of interest in motorcycles and motorcycle gangs. It's a well made comic but maybe just not in my wheelhouse.
Army of Darkness #1 (Dynamite) - What can I say about this comic. It could use some improvement. Unless you're a big AOD fan, then I don't think this comic book is for you.
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While I was not impressed by Ninjettes, I did re-try Jennifer Blood that I had dropped when Ennis left after #6. #9 was a pretty decent issue, I'm going to start getting the series again.IanG wrote: Ninjettes #1 was just okay for me. I wanted to like it because the Ninjettes are a pretty funny idea for a comic book. I don't think I'll continue with it though. I liked the Jennifer Blood series at first until Garth Ennis dropped out after issue 6 and they changed the artist a couple times.
DC Universe Presents: Challengers of the Unknown #6 while not a first issue it is like a first issue. The guys did not seem to like this one very much (only the art). For me I thought it was great and I really enjoyed the take on the new team. However I must preference this by saying OMAC is my favorite book in the new 52 so maybe his writing is just clicking with me. (4/5). I thought it was a great first issue.
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I think I mentioned on the review that I was guessing this might click with those people who loved OMAC (e.g. Didio-lovers)comicm wrote:DC Universe Presents: Challengers of the Unknown #6 while not a first issue it is like a first issue. The guys did not seem to like this one very much (only the art). For me I thought it was great and I really enjoyed the take on the new team. However I must preference this by saying OMAC is my favorite book in the new 52 so maybe his writing is just clicking with me. (4/5). I thought it was a great first issue.
Sounds like I was right......
I read four new #1 s this week:
Fairest #1 - I was originally going to read this in trade format when this book was first announced but decided to read it as a monthly series, along with the new Veritgo 4. I really enjoyed the first issue. It features Ali Baba, Prince of Thieves. It had action and humor, similar to Jack of Fables, but not as over the top. The art by Phil Jimenez and Andy Lanning was beautiful. I think this is some of Jimenez's best work in awhile. The only problem I with the book was with the coloring of the book. It look fine on a computer screen based on previews, but it didn't work in print on the paper stock that Veritgo uses on their books.
Manahattan Projects #1 - This was another book I was planning on picking up in Trade. I am a fan of Hickman, but some of his books are a slow burn with long and complicated plots, therefore I get more enjoyment by reading them in trade. However, I heard too many good things about this book so I picked this up at my LCS. Wow. I am so glad I did. The first issue really did grab me and gave me enough of a story that I am sold on this book. Additionally, Nick Pitarra's art on MP is amazing. His style reminds me of Chris Burnham, very detail but stylized. This is a going to be a great series.
Hell Yeah #1 - I preorded this book based on solicitations and the fact that Image has been hitting it out of the park with their new books. This was good. The plot itself seems standard fare that we seen in many indy books featuring super-heroes. So, the plot doesn't seem that original. However, Keatinge's execution of the story was well done and interesting, although there is a lot of set up. The main character reminds me of other similar young heroes with an attitude, but at least Keatinge made this character likable. The art by Andre Szymanowicz was strong.
Night Force #1 - This one was the weakest of the bunch. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't as strong as the other three. It was a lot of set up and Wolfman did a great job introducing us to the main characters, but something was missing from this book for me. On a side note, this story felt decompress to me, which is interesting because it is written by Wolfman. It really proves that decompression of stories today is more a reflection of today's style versus the actual writer's ability to tell a story. I already pre-ordered the second issue, so I will make my final decision to keep reading this mini series after I read #2.
Fairest #1 - I was originally going to read this in trade format when this book was first announced but decided to read it as a monthly series, along with the new Veritgo 4. I really enjoyed the first issue. It features Ali Baba, Prince of Thieves. It had action and humor, similar to Jack of Fables, but not as over the top. The art by Phil Jimenez and Andy Lanning was beautiful. I think this is some of Jimenez's best work in awhile. The only problem I with the book was with the coloring of the book. It look fine on a computer screen based on previews, but it didn't work in print on the paper stock that Veritgo uses on their books.
Manahattan Projects #1 - This was another book I was planning on picking up in Trade. I am a fan of Hickman, but some of his books are a slow burn with long and complicated plots, therefore I get more enjoyment by reading them in trade. However, I heard too many good things about this book so I picked this up at my LCS. Wow. I am so glad I did. The first issue really did grab me and gave me enough of a story that I am sold on this book. Additionally, Nick Pitarra's art on MP is amazing. His style reminds me of Chris Burnham, very detail but stylized. This is a going to be a great series.
Hell Yeah #1 - I preorded this book based on solicitations and the fact that Image has been hitting it out of the park with their new books. This was good. The plot itself seems standard fare that we seen in many indy books featuring super-heroes. So, the plot doesn't seem that original. However, Keatinge's execution of the story was well done and interesting, although there is a lot of set up. The main character reminds me of other similar young heroes with an attitude, but at least Keatinge made this character likable. The art by Andre Szymanowicz was strong.
Night Force #1 - This one was the weakest of the bunch. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't as strong as the other three. It was a lot of set up and Wolfman did a great job introducing us to the main characters, but something was missing from this book for me. On a side note, this story felt decompress to me, which is interesting because it is written by Wolfman. It really proves that decompression of stories today is more a reflection of today's style versus the actual writer's ability to tell a story. I already pre-ordered the second issue, so I will make my final decision to keep reading this mini series after I read #2.
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Could your devotion to DC be fading??? Say it ain't so!HassanT wrote: Night Force #1 - This one was the weakest of the bunch.
Did you read the original Night Force comics back in the olden days?
I won't get my hardcopies of these until Tuesday, but read & enjoyed both of these on-line (press review copies). I agree that Image is really on a roll lately with some great creator-owned stuff.HassanT wrote: Manahattan Projects #1 - The first issue really did grab me and gave me enough of a story that I am sold on this book. Additionally, Nick Pitarra's art on MP is amazing. His style reminds me of Chris Burnham, very detail but stylized. This is a going to be a great series.
Hell Yeah #1 - I preorded this book based on solicitations and the fact that Image has been hitting it out of the park with their new books.
I still like a lot of what DC is producing, but it doesn't mean I like everythingBobBretall wrote:Could your devotion to DC be fading??? Say it ain't so!HassanT wrote: Night Force #1 - This one was the weakest of the bunch.
Did you read the original Night Force comics back in the olden days?
I never read the original series but I was planning on picking up the trade because I heard good things about it.
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I meant the trade of the original series that is coming out this summer. Are you a fan of the original series?BobBretall wrote:You might want to hold off on that until you hear people who read the original weigh in on the new series.HassanT wrote: I never read the original series but I was planning on picking up the trade because I heard good things about it.