So this is the first blog in the My Stack series, which is pretty much me critiquing the comics and graphic novels that I buy on a weekly basis. Technically these are the comics I’ve read in the last two weeks, but there were several that I wanted to get to that I bought the previous week. Normally these would be on Wednesday (which is when comics come out), but I just decided to start using my Blogger account so here we are.
Ultimate Spider-Man #156
This is the beginning of the ‘Death of Spider-Man’ Arc in the Ultimate universe (if you don’t count the prelude issue). I’m ever so slightly skeptical about comic book deaths, especially of an extremely central character, but I’m hoping in this case my skepticism is just. Ultimate Spider-Man is my jam, my shit, my favorite comic and I’d rather Ultimate Peter Parker didn’t bite it. But… if he is going to bite it; it should be a hell of a ride. All or nothing and go for broke.
Thus far, this arc is exactly that. Holy shit. First off, Mark Bagley is back illustrating USM. Bagley had been away for a while, since the Clone Saga arc (I think). The new artists were good for the most part, but the books didn’t feel like USM in all honesty without Bagley drawing the characters. This is the first thing that hooked me into this issue.
The second thing was the premise of the story that Spider-Man is going to die in the UU. Thus far due to the Chameleons arc, Gwen Stacy (clone Stacy?) and Peter broke up; Mary Jane and Peter get back together (typical soap opera type stuff, but written well thanks to Brian Michael Bendis). The Ultimates (ultimate version of the Avengers… well on of them) want to train Peter to be an actual professional super hero due to his antics getting him and S.H.I.E.L.D. into trouble.
Now that you’re up to speed, we can get to a sneak peek of the story. A certain villain survived his so-called death and breaks out of custody (in a way that is pretty similar to the ways he has broken out before, sorry Bendis). I won’t spoil it, but this looks like quite the set up to a bad ass storyline. I haven’t read the tie in Ultimate Avengers vs. New Ultimates (mouth full), but I’ll get on that when I go to get my stack on Wednesday.
I say pick it up, even if you’re not into USM, this is a good place to start. I hope Peter doesn’t die, but if he does, he better go out with one hell of a bang.
4.5/5
Deadpool #34
Ever since the merc with a mouth has left his team up with Cable he’s had a rough time. He had to fight skrulls, zombies, AIM, aliens, and now, a living moon. Deadpool is never a serious comic, despite existing in the mostly serious Marvel universe; so facing off against a killer moon isn’t a readership deal breaker.
This arc is reminiscent of the Deadpool Corps. Title. Gallivanting around space and marrying yellow hippo creatures could only be better if there were more Deadpools running around. This issue has good art and decent writing. I think there have been better arcs in this series, but is still enjoyable.
4/5
Green Lantern #64
Hal Jordan comes out of the Blackest Night and the Emotion Entities (not sure if this is the right title) arcs having to face off against… the Green Lantern Corps? Oh yes, and this is just the beginning of the arc.
The leaders of the other colored corps. join Hal on his search for the rouge guardian Krona. This is the same Krona that split the original universe in Crisis on Infinite Earths. After some plot twists the Green Lanterns turn against Hal and he has to deal with his brethren before he deals with the two or three other major crisis that are going down at the same time.
Geoff Johns is always a great writer. This is no exception. The art is exactly as the Green Lantern should look. Hopefully this arc will be as good as the previous couple years of arcs I’ve read.
4.5/5
Justice Society of America #49
This is the end of the ‘Supertown’ arc. Alan Scott (my favorite GL) returns after having his neck broken in a previous issue. I’m not going to go on too much about this one. It’s a good conclusion to this arc. JSA has been pretty solid throughout this entire series. I started with the first issue of this series and fell in love with the JSA.
Several plot points are left open (including Mr. Terrific and Lightning’s conditions), but concludes several others at the same time. The next arc may be the most eventful since the Gog arc, hopefully. A new arc starts next issue, which is always a good place to start. If you want to check out this issue, I’d recommend picking up the rest of the arc.
4/5
Deapool Corps #12 (Final Issue)
What a ride it’s been with multi-pool-verse’s best mercs. I enjoyed this series more than I thought, mostly due to the gimmick of having a bunch of Deadpools, but I was definitely mistaken. If you want to read this issue, get the prelude issues and the main 11 previous issues. You’ll have a hyper violent, limb losing, witty quipping, good time.
The only gripe I had was the separating of the Pools from each. There was no big scene, emotional or comedic. I expected more, but that’s the only real critique I have of the issue. It’s a solid conclusion with an amazingly hilarious final panel.
4/5
Amazing Spider-man #657
I’m not going into a lot of detail on this issue. In case you didn’t know Johnny Storm, The Human Torch, died in the Fantastic Four. I didn’t read the issue and I haven’t been on Wiki to check how it exactly happened, but that’s not important.
This issue was a montage of Human Torch memories involving Spider-man and the FF. It was an alright send off of sorts, but I kept losing interest. I know this is due to my disinterest in flashback issues or episodes. I can’t say anything bad, but that doesn’t mean I have a lot of good things to say either. The new costume Spidey is in at the end look pretty badass though.
3/5
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