Comic Review Blitz: 02/06/2008
The following comics came out last week which you may want to check out if you missed them last week. Most recommended is at the top (Maintenance #8) and least at the bottom (ClanDestine #1)
Maintenance #8: Published by Oni Press, written by Jim Massey, and illustrated by Robbi Rodriguez, Maintenance has proven itself to by one of my most anticipated titles each month. Doug and Manny are the maintenance crew for Terromax, evil genius institute of terror. They find themselves cleaning up the terrifying messes of the Terromax staff. In issue #8, Manny and Doug mount a rescue after receptionist Mendy gets abducted by aliens. Whether this Terromax Magnificent Seven (or is it Dirty Dozen?) can rescue get their rescue mission underway with monkey obsessed Prof. von Woodburn, prehistoric Dr. Papritz, and an anthropomorphic shark, is the main question. 
Halloween: Nightdance #1: Based on one of the greatest slasher horror movies to start thye craze, this is the first comic series to carry Michael Myers and the Halloween title into the realm of comics. The premiere issue follows two story lines as one teen receives disturbing cards from a child she used to babysit, and a couple head for Russelville because the wife hasn't been able to reach her parents in a while. Meanwhile, Michael's loose and killing. A little too mysterious about where the story is going to create real interest, but good enough for a possible second look.
Quote: "What are we all doing for Halloween?"
Uncanny X-Men #495: Published by Marvel Comics, written by Ed Brubaker, and art by Mike Choi, Professor X has been killed (again) and the X-Men have disbanded (again). So with this issue we have a look at the relationship between Cyclops and the White Queen, a relationship I have never endorsed. Otherwise, nothing significant happens except the revelation that the X-Men are not disbanded and Angel is caught up in some kind of 1960s druggie hallucination and the rest of the team are being called in. Admittedly well written, but same plot devices and a pair I don't care for.
ClanDestine #1: Published by Marvel Comics and story and pencils by Alan Davis. I vaguely knew of ClanDestine before I picked this up, and I don't know much more having read the first issue. It would have worked better with a double sized issue to better explain to the newbies what's going on and who'se who.
Maintenance #8: Published by Oni Press, written by Jim Massey, and illustrated by Robbi Rodriguez, Maintenance has proven itself to by one of my most anticipated titles each month. Doug and Manny are the maintenance crew for Terromax, evil genius institute of terror. They find themselves cleaning up the terrifying messes of the Terromax staff. In issue #8, Manny and Doug mount a rescue after receptionist Mendy gets abducted by aliens. Whether this Terromax Magnificent Seven (or is it Dirty Dozen?) can rescue get their rescue mission underway with monkey obsessed Prof. von Woodburn, prehistoric Dr. Papritz, and an anthropomorphic shark, is the main question.Quote: "Now that is one invisible monkey."
Abe Sapien: The Drowning #1: Published by Dark Horse Comics, story by Mike Mignola, and art by Jason Shawn Alexander, Abe Spaien: The Drowning is the most recent spin off title of Mignola's smash series Hellboy. Set in 1981 during one of Hellboy's leaves of absence from the BPRD, Abe is given his first mission without Hellboy to recover a sacred Lipu Dagger from the bottom of the sea, but this simple assignment is about to turn complicated as mysterious outside forces seek to stop the Lipu Dagger from being taken.
Quote: "If Hellboy was here, we wouldn't use him for this. It's too easy."
The Twelve #2: Published by Marvel Comics, written by J. Michael Straczynski, and drawn by Chris Weston, twelve superheroes from World War II are revived from cryogenic suspension in the year 2008. Told in a nonsequential style, one story involves the current discovery, by the Phantom Reporter, that the Blue Blade has been murdered. The second story involves the twelve superheroes from the past, months earlier, getting acquainted with their new world. A great series with golden age Marvel heroes not seen for a long time dealing with the serious repurcussions of waking up 60 years in the future with a touch of Watchmen mystery.
Quote: "Rocket packs. This is the future? Whenever I saw movies about the future, everybody had their own rocket packs and jet cars."
Justice Society of America #12: Published by DC, story by Geoff Johns and Alex Ross, Pencils by Dale Eaglesham, the Justice Society is on another recruitment drive. I enjoy these issues because they invariably introduce new characters spun-off from old characters. This time, the Justice Society is recruiting the new Judo Master, Mr. America, and Amazing Man, as well as Lance, Great-Grandson of Franklin Delano Rooselvelt, founder of the JSA, and the youngest daughter of Black Lightning.
Justice Society of America #12: Published by DC, story by Geoff Johns and Alex Ross, Pencils by Dale Eaglesham, the Justice Society is on another recruitment drive. I enjoy these issues because they invariably introduce new characters spun-off from old characters. This time, the Justice Society is recruiting the new Judo Master, Mr. America, and Amazing Man, as well as Lance, Great-Grandson of Franklin Delano Rooselvelt, founder of the JSA, and the youngest daughter of Black Lightning.Quote: "Who the $%#@ are you?!"
Halloween: Nightdance #1: Based on one of the greatest slasher horror movies to start thye craze, this is the first comic series to carry Michael Myers and the Halloween title into the realm of comics. The premiere issue follows two story lines as one teen receives disturbing cards from a child she used to babysit, and a couple head for Russelville because the wife hasn't been able to reach her parents in a while. Meanwhile, Michael's loose and killing. A little too mysterious about where the story is going to create real interest, but good enough for a possible second look.Quote: "What are we all doing for Halloween?"
Uncanny X-Men #495: Published by Marvel Comics, written by Ed Brubaker, and art by Mike Choi, Professor X has been killed (again) and the X-Men have disbanded (again). So with this issue we have a look at the relationship between Cyclops and the White Queen, a relationship I have never endorsed. Otherwise, nothing significant happens except the revelation that the X-Men are not disbanded and Angel is caught up in some kind of 1960s druggie hallucination and the rest of the team are being called in. Admittedly well written, but same plot devices and a pair I don't care for.Quote: "The only people who live here anymore are the dead."
ClanDestine #1: Published by Marvel Comics and story and pencils by Alan Davis. I vaguely knew of ClanDestine before I picked this up, and I don't know much more having read the first issue. It would have worked better with a double sized issue to better explain to the newbies what's going on and who'se who.Meanwhile, be sure to check Diamond's shipping list to see what you're getting tomorrow.
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