Monday – 22 September 2014
In the past few weeks, I’ve read some comics. There have been some good ones and some… not quite as good. Let’s take a look at some of the highlights:
- Astro City #14 and #15 – This was a curious two-part story that mostly takes place outside of the city proper. It follows an older woman named Ellie, who runs a roadside robot museum. It appears that some of the exhibits have been undertaking some clandestine extracurricular activities. But what are they doing? And why?!
- Captain Marvel #7 – Following a mostly successful mission to prevent a war, Captain Marvel – along with her young alien stowaway/”second-in-command,” Tic, is on her way to reunite with The Guardians of the Galaxy. (Yes, those Guardians.) They’ve barely docked with her ship, piloted by Rocket, they are attacked. Oh, and something’s going on with the Captain’s pet, Chewie.
- Fantastic 4 #7 – The systematic takedown of the FF continues. Most of this issue follows The Thing, in prison for the apparent murder of the Puppet Master. The interesting… um… “thing”… about this is that everyone is used to Ben Grimm being one of the toughest people in the Marvel Universe. That’s not so much the case in prison apparently. Reed goes off on a mission solo. Johnny’s trying to drink his troubles away. And Sue goes on a field trip.
- Hawkeye #20 – A mystery. S.H.I.E.L.D. And Kate goes home.
- Legendary Star-Lord #3 – If, as a friend of mine said, the Guardians of the Galaxy movie was “…This movie is the Han Solo movie you would have dreamed of in younger, more optimistic days,” then this book is like “Han Solo: The Other Adventures.” It’s just a fun romp.
- Ms. Marvel #7 and #8 – This is another fun book. And it’s incredibly well-written. Instead of the usual superhero fare, readers are treated to a story about a teenaged girl… who just happens to have superpowers. And meets Wolverine (and totally fan-girls out over him). Oh, and she has a dog. His name is Jockjaw. You might have heard of him.