Okay, some of the new stuff from DC.
Doctor Fate #1 I am not a Dr. Fate fan. I've tried reading him a few times DC has started him up; but the mystical characters adventures just don't do it for me. Levitz also has been rather dull; but he is teamed up with another writer, Liew. This first issue surprised me. It is pretty decent. The art lends itself nicely to the story, and the main character is set up (again) nicely in the first issue. This is the reluctant hero, which it seems most everyone is who gets stuck with this helmet. Same with Spectre, too. 4/5
Prez #1: the preview from Convergence did nothing for me; but, again, I walk away surprised how much I enjoyed this book. It's definitely different from the stuff DC is doing, and almost feels more like a Vertigo book. The cover gives away what's going to happen later (as in this issue it doesn't happen), as the U.S. is going to elect it's first teen president (and possibly first woman, too; although it doesn't sat). The girl doesnt even run, but instead is famous for doing something stupid while working at a fast food joint which a coworker posts online. At the end of the issue, neither of the three top runners (she's a write-in and in third) win by the majority; so, the states must decide. Good issue, but I can't imagine this book lasting. Oh, it's in the year 2036 and not set in the DCU. 4/5
Robin: Son of Batman: man, I hate the Bat-books lately. I'm trying to go into them with an open mind; but, killing off (or having him vacationing) Bruce is completely idiotic. Even more so is having Gordon be Batman. Sheesh. Either way, this first issue felt crappy. Damion foes to save Man-Bat, who looks moe like a big fluffy pet. Holy crap, I just realized DC charged me $3.99 for this garbage, simply because it's a Bat-title, I'm sure. I'm dropping it. The first two books I just talked about are so far superior to this bunk. 1/5
Black Canary #1: Oh man. When I read the preview last month, I knew this was going to suck. Black Canary is now the lead singer of a band. How? Why? I don't care. It's just a terrible direction that makes no sense. Who is this book appealing to? I won't need to read another issue. 1/5
Harley Quinn and Power Girl #1: Don't you just love when the Big Two see a little success and then cram it down your throat? Harley is such a hit, that DC is wanting to copy it with Starfire and this book, all three following the same formula and written by the same people. Last weeks issue of Harley Quinn might be one of the worst, and frankly brings back bad memories of Deadpool Corps. Thankfully, one of the best Harley storylines featured Power Girl, of which this titles spins off of. From what I gander, this isn't current adventures, but adventures during the last storyline that were never told? It was cute; but, DC is going overboard with these silly-type adventures. 3/5
Doomed #1: okay first issue that didn't so much blow my socks off, but made me think how unoriginal it was. The character doesn't look like Doom, and the origin is too Spider-many for me. Kid gets hired by a labaratory and gets turned into Doom through exposure to goo he is cleaning. It's not slap-in-your-face Spidey rip-off; but enough for me. (Heck, even down to the girl being called Jayne. Not slap-in-you-face, but close enough to Mary Jane.). 3/5