As usual, I read a few trades this week. The first trade was "PVP Player Vs. Player - the dork ages". This collection, by Scott Kurtz, is the material that was published before his move to Image. This trade is broken down into six (comic book) issues. And each issue has a theme. And not only are they theme issues (Matrix, A Christmas special, Pokemon etc...), they are very nicely gray toned. I liked the look of that a lot. True not colored, but the grays adds a lot of nice depth. The art and stories were good too.
The next book was Yoshihiro Tatsumi's 856 (eight hundred fifty six) page monster "A Drifting Life". This book, that was over ten years in the making, documents Hiroshi's (Tatsumi) life as a Manga artist from 4th grade (1945) up through his mid 20's (1960). Much like "The Pushman" this book is jam-packed with fabulous art. But it's the story of young Hiroshi and his brother's obsession with creating Manga that really draws you in. Hiroshi "drifts" through life from a kid entering his Manga each week to be selected for newspaper print to an adult creating a whole new off-shoot of Manga called Gekiga. This book is a complete winner. I wish it could have been longer!
How about a few weeks picks?
Week of 9-02:
Marvel:
Incognito #6 (Icon). The conclusion of Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips' super powered crime story.
Immortal Weapons #2 (of 5). The Bride of Nine Spiders story. Art by Dan Brereton!
Agents of Atlas #10. Excellent art by Gabriel Hardman. Story: so-so.
Oni:
Resurrection #3. The Bugs have left. Who is in charge of our country now? Artwork here leaves a lot to be desired. Bring back vol. 1's artist and gray scale. It was much sharper looking.
Image:
Jersey Gods #7. The first issue of the next arc. Let's see where this one goes.
DDP:
I Am Legion #5 (of 6). Great art and coloring by John Cassaday and Laura Martin. The story has cooled a little bit for me.
Dark Horse:
Sir Edward Grey Witchfinder #3 (of 5). Nice story with period piece art by Ben Stenbeck.
DC:
Red Tornado #1 (of 6). Red Tornado deals with his lack of humanity, much like data from star Trek The Next Generation. But this is not necessarily a bad thing.
Wednesday Comics #9. These 16 weekly strips continue to be great.
The Pick Of My Pile this week is Incognito #6. Decent story and great art throughout the arc.
Week of 9-10:
Not a dud this week! And that's saying something.
Marvel:
The Marvel Project #2. Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting bring us the beginning of the Marvel universe.
Thor Tales Of Asgard #5 (of 6). More early Thor greatness by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby with modern coloring. Brilliant!
Ultimate Avengers #2. Red Skull (Caps son cool!) has a peeled face. Creepy but cool.
Dark Avengers / Uncanny X-Men Exodus. Conclusion. Nice end to the Utopia event.
Kick-Ass #7. The cover says it all: ASS KICKED. Betrayal, Death. How much more can this kid take?
Dark Horse:
B.P.R.D. 1947 #3. Another old creepy story with Gabriel Ba and Fabio Moon art.
Hellboy -The Wild Hunt #6 (of 8). This arc has been one of the best in a long time. And check out Gianni's The Monstermen. It's cool.
Image:
Elephantmen #21. Cool. Very nice story and art.
IDW:
Star Trek Nero #2. A nice precursor to the new movie.
DC:
The Warlord #6. The end to the first story arc. Pretty good so far. I hope Mike Grell will continue to write and do the covers.
Wednesday Comics #10. The greatness continues.
The Pick Of My Pile this week Thor Tales of Asgard #5. Great stories with modern coloring.
Keep Reading Comics
D.L.
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