Writer: Allan Heinberg
Artist(s): Jim Cheung and Mark Morales
Cover Artist(s): Jim Cheung, Justin Ponsor, and Art Adams
Publisher: Marvel
This is looking to be an epic 9 part series. On both accounts, writing and art, the creative team knocks it out of the park. Fearing Wanda is being capture by Doom, the Young Avengers, Quicksilver, and Magneto all have different ideas of what they should do. Bickering and whining ensues, with a helping of yelling by Hulkling, and in the end Wiccan ventures off to Latveria on his own. With a bit of smart thinking (turning into Wanda) he is able to trick his way into Wanda's room only to come upon some startling news. Meanwhile, in Avengers' headquarters the Avengers approach Wonder Man to assist them in finding Wanda. Upon realizing what they intend to do with her, Wonder Man rejects their offer and goes off to find her on his own. Heinberg has created a fantastic story that is full of life and imagination. He has a great handle on all of these characters and is able to utilize them in a fascinating way. The art is absolutely beautiful in this book, from page to page there are more and more stunning spreads and splash pages. While it is unfortunate that there is a two month wait between issues, it does also mean that the story will stick with us for a longer amount of time and as long as it continues to be this great, who can complain.
American Vampire #8 ****1/2Writer: Scott Snyder
Artist: Rafael Albuquerque
Cover Artist: Rafael Albuquerque
Publisher: Vertigo
Issue after issue, Scott Snyder continues to deliver a fresh take on the widely popular vampire genre. In this issue we get to see the entire legacy Jim Book left behind, in the form of his young lover and their child. Both, it would appear, have joined with a league of fearless vampire killers. Two such assailants approach Pearl with an offer to aid them in killing Skinner Sweet, because they themselves have no idea what his weaknesses are. Surprisingly, Pearl refuses to give Skinner up. Snyder is skillfully weaving the vampire lore he has created into the history of the country and he is doing it in a superb fashion. Rafael Albuquerque continues to shine as his artwork is perfectly matched to the story.
Chew #15 ****1/2Writer: John Layman
Artist: Rob Guillory
Cover Artist: Rob Guillory
Publisher: Image
The best thing about this series is that time after time Layman continues to surprise us with twists and turns in the story. In this issue it is Thanksgiving, much like it will be in real life in a couple of weeks, and Tony is spending that time with his family. As would be expected, the get together isn't all warm and fuzzy. There are siblings that don't like each other, Tony's twin makes an appearance and she is great, Colby arrives with Tony's girlfriend, and oh wait, Tony's got a daughter. Every issue in this series is quirky fun, humorous, but it is also serious when it needs to be and that is exactly why it is so good. Guillory has a very unique style that works perfectly with the series. He is able to capture the fun, quirky story while also expressing an array of emotions through is art that works perfectly.
As usual my DC reviews can be read at ComicAttack.net!
The two month wait between issues of The Children's Crusade is a killer. I hate it.
ReplyDeleteAmerican Vampire is always, always awesome!
And Chew was just as fabulous!