September '08 Solicitations

[Darthphere]

Jesus, talk about wasted potential. Titans should have been a cornerstone book for the future of the DC Universe. WOW!

 

[WompuM]

It's not like he really gave the book a real chance, he was gone before they could get enough for the trade. That type of half ass commitment from creators is going to be the downfall of the comics industry. You can say what you want about Johns or Bendis, but at least they stick around, for better or worse.

Though some people around here, especially latly have been talking sneeds about Johns, you cannot deny his outline for the DCU has been really entertaining, perhaps not well executed in every aspect, but great for discussion.

And I cannot beleive all the crap that Bendis shoots out. As many of you know I dont follow Marvel's day to day goings-on, but upon finding out that Bendis has been crafting this Secret Invasion for so long, well I crapped.

 

[Doc Destruction]

Titans - Another example of "eh, it's okay" when it should be WHOA!

 

[WompuM]

Jesus, talk about wasted potential. Titans should have been a cornerstone book for the future of the DC Universe. WOW!

I feel like a less horny artist could really turn that book around. The pinnacle example was Raven's pointless costume change upon meeting Trigon. Or naked starfire, which is somewhat common in the DCU.

 

[Darthphere]

Though some people around here, especially latly have been talking sneeds about Johns, you cannot deny his outline for the DCU has been really entertaining, perhaps not well executed in every aspect, but great for discussion.

And I cannot beleive all the crap that Bendis shoots out. As many of you know I dont follow Marvel's day to day goings-on, but upon finding out that Bendis has been crafting this Secret Invasion for so long, well I crapped.

On the Johns front, Action Comics has been amazing as of late and Brainiac is right around the corner. However, Green Lantern is still a lame comic.

Bendis, well really you could argue he's stuck around way too long on some comics, but his Daredevil run was fantastic and I still hold hope that Secret Invasion won't completely suck.

 

[Darthphere]

Titans - Another example of "eh, it's okay" when it should be WHOA!

Titans is garbage.

 

[WompuM]

I am a naiive DC optimist and I even agree.

 

[TheCorpulent1]

Is anyone still reading Teen Titans? I was surprised to find that the roster presented on the solicited September cover didn't completely suck. Robin, Miss Martian (who I still think would be better if she'd just be her white Martian self instead of masquerading as a greenie), Blue Beetle, Kid Devil, and Wonder Girl. Provided Robin and Wonder Girl aren't boning and/or so angsty they make me want to scream, I might actually consider flipping through that issue instead of attempting to block out the knowledge that Teen Titans still exists.

 

[The Eagle Host]

On the Johns front, Action Comics has been amazing as of late and Brainiac is right around the corner.

Honestly, Action Comics was better when Chuck Austen was writing it. At least the very premises behind Austen's stories were interesting. It wasn't until the actual execution that he failed. Johns' stories aren't even interesting on paper. God I can't wait until he leaves.

 

[TheCorpulent1]

I don't know, I'm pretty interested to see how he mixes and matches all the interpretations of Brainiac into one version in this current arc. I'll be honest, though: I'm reading Action Comics for Gary Frank's art. I don't pick up Action Comics unless Frank is on it.

 

[The Eagle Host]

Frank has become the number one reason I'm avoiding this book (just barely edging out the stupid Silver Age c** Johns is swallowing). Every time he draws Superman, I want to punch Christopher Reeve's corpse.

 

[TheCorpulent1]

That is the one detracting element. Everything else, though... it's so pretty...

Wait, that's one of two detracting elements. I could do without Superman's costume being a blindingly bright cyan, too. Darken that blue a bit and make it a man's costume, damn it.

 

[The Eagle Host]

To be honest, the bright colors are one of the only things I like about it. I think superhero comics should be bright, colorful and loud. At least JLA is getting the coloring right.

 

[TheCorpulent1]

Bright's one thing, but that blue is horrendous. I keep thinking Clark is the superhero equivalent of that jackass who wore the powdered blue suit to prom.

 

[The Eagle Host]

Looking back through the latest issue, you're right. It's far too light.

 

[TheCorpulent1]

I'm always right. You know this.

 

[The Eagle Host]

No, I'm always right. This time, you were, too.

 

[TheCorpulent1]

Okay, I'll allow you to continue under that delusion.

 

[hippie_hunter]

Frank has become the number one reason I'm avoiding this book (just barely edging out the stupid Silver Age c** Johns is swallowing). Every time he draws Superman, I want to punch Christopher Reeve's corpse.

Honestly, Action Comics was better when Chuck Austen was writing it. At least the very premises behind Austen's stories were interesting. It wasn't until the actual execution that he failed. Johns' stories aren't even interesting on paper. God I can't wait until he leaves.

What is wrong with you

 

[The Eagle Host]

Most people call it taste. Those who don't have none.

 

[Darthphere]

Is anyone still reading Teen Titans? I was surprised to find that the roster presented on the solicited September cover didn't completely suck. Robin, Miss Martian (who I still think would be better if she'd just be her white Martian self instead of masquerading as a greenie), Blue Beetle, Kid Devil, and Wonder Girl. Provided Robin and Wonder Girl aren't boning and/or so angsty they make me want to scream, I might actually consider flipping through that issue instead of attempting to block out the knowledge that Teen Titans still exists.

Someone must be. I mean, that comic died when Superboy did.

 

[Darthphere]

I don't know, I'm pretty interested to see how he mixes and matches all the interpretations of Brainiac into one version in this current arc. I'll be honest, though: I'm reading Action Comics for Gary Frank's art. I don't pick up Action Comics unless Frank is on it.

One of the main draws for me as well is Frank's art. I love his Superman and the fact he looks like Reeve. But Johns wrote the **** out of that Legion arc.

 

[Doc Destruction]

Someone must be. I mean, that comic died when Superboy did.

I'm reading it. It was pretty bad for a minute there, but I'm actually digging the Terror Titans. The new Clock King is pretty effing sweet.

 

[Kirk Langstrom]

Is that Joker hardcover reprints, or a new story?

 

[TheCorpulent1]

Sounds like a new story. It's by Brian Azzarello and Lee Bermejo, and it seems to be something similar to their Lex Luthor: Man of Steel series. I think they may have just skipped the individual issues and decided to release it as a hardcover first this time.