X-Men: Battle of the Atom #1 Review – “Cyclops where did you go?”

Intro

Ever since I read Bendis’ run of All New X-Men it has been an amazing run. The characterizations have been very dynamic and fun. I even like the interactions they have with the current characters and each other. There’s seems to be a lot of conflicts that really make it go bananas. I always wanted to see the repercussions of bringing the characters to the present and seeing it finally happen has got me excited. And 

trust me this issue is really good!

Story

A new mutant is causing destruction in a nearby city. So, the X-Men are sent to fight her. During the fight the Uncanny X-men and the Sentinels join the battle. Young Cyclops protects Jean Grey causing almost near death and a disappearance of older Cyclops. But it’s prevented by Triage after all the worries and everyone is sent home to discuss about sending the original X-Men home. But after much refusal here comes the future X-Men!

The Good

This event is already off to a good start. The discussions with the original X-Men going home were really amazing with great conflict. I also have liked young Iceman here because he’s becoming a fleshed out character and really funny. It was also just crazy how older Cyclops just disappeared. I wasn’t really expecting that. The action scenes and the art were also really nice. This issue was just another “wow” factor to me which, is really good. 

The Bad

The only problem is that there wasn’t much interaction with the Uncanny X-Men and most especially Angel. I have been aching to see Angel more developed since he appeared in All New X-men which hasn’t happened. It’s like the character is being completely ignored and he shouldn’t be because he just joined the Uncanny X-Men.

Verdict

I think this issue gets a 4.5/9.8 out of 5/10 stars. It was an amazing start to a very interesting event. It’s definitely keeping me to want to read more. It had great interactions and conflict with all the characters. The only problem is not enough Angel development at all. But everything else is good. I recommend you check this event out. 

Action Comics #23.1: Cyborg Superman Review – “Who is this vile violent man? And how violent can he go?”

Intro

Finally it’s villain’s month!!! And I have been waiting to read ever since it was announced. I’m really excited to read them and please check out the 3D covers. They are just absolutely awesome! Now on to Cyborg Superman, if you have been reading Supergirl you would know what’s been up with him. So far, I really like this interpretation of Cyborg Superman because he’s really sick and evil. I really dig the original one too. But I think this version is slightly better and this issue definitely lets us know his awesome origin.  

Story

The story is in a back and forth motion between Zor-el’s conflicts with his family and the aftermath of Krypton. During the aftermath, Brainiac builds Zor-el into to Cyborg Superman. He also causes destruction in a nearby planet called Kampara.

The Good

I think this issue was really good! The character, Cyborg Superman is just “wow”! He’s very immersively evil and violent. When he arrives on Kampara he just destroys everything and makes the citizens of the planet feel torture and suffering. Man, he is just brutal. You also get to learn about the man he was which Zor-el is. This Zor-el is very different than the pre-New 52. He’s really arrogant and has become really obsessive with saving his family and his city Argo. Zor-el is really cruel when he argues with his family. But you can tell he really cares because he tries to apologize and even makes way to try other means even if he disagrees like sending Supergirl to Earth. He really tries his best to be good to them. I really the take on this character because it really shows he has flaws. I have always known the previous Zor-el to be one dimensional like all good and cheerful or all mean and vile. So, it’s nice to see they combine the two. I also think the art is very beautiful especially on action and explosions. It just works very well.  The dialogue with the arguments Zor-el was very well done here too.

The Bad

To be honest, I kind of miss Hank Henshaw being Cyborg Superman. He had an awesome characterization that I would have to see redone. The Team 7 appearance really didn’t do him justice. So, just knowing that he isn’t this character seems disappointing. But I can understand because Hank’s continuity before the New 52 was just a mess and I don’t think they wanted to try to fix now.

Verdict

I give this issue a 4.5/9.8 out of 5/10 stars. I feel this was an amazing issue. It’s just awesome to find out who this character was and how he has become with this transformation. The only disappointment is missing the original identity. But this issue is definitely a recommend buy. 

Wolverine: Japan’s Most Wanted #9 Review – "Can Wolverine be put to the test to fight an old woman?"

Intro

Since the time of reading Wolverine in “Marvel Now!” he really hasn't been well developed. I can honestly say his best title right now is Savage Wolverine. The other three titles have been okay to mediocre. But I believe this infinite comic series has been his second best. I am surprised that it is because the Guardians of The Galaxy infinite comics weren’t really that great. But there’s been a problem with this series. It’s the inconsistency of good and bad titles and sadly this was one of them. It really needs to go back to when it first started.

Story

Wolverine and Osen are put into a fight with Masako. But after much bickering they finally put a stop and get ready to fight the Silver Samurai.

The Good

This issue was an okay read. It really didn’t “wow” me as much the other issues. The only great thing about this issue is the great art and action scenes.

The Bad

Not much went on with this issue and the dialogue was really iffy. Wolverine just seems to puss up to fight against some old woman. This issue was just alright.

Verdict

This issue gets 3/6.5 out of 5/10 stars. I can really say much because it just had to much bickering and nice action scenes. Maybe if the bickering was cut down enough with better dialogue it would have been good. I really hope that the next issue will keep me an interesting pace.

Batman ’66 #10 Review – "Robin, to the British Batmobile!"

Intro

Ever since I was a child, my brother and I much enjoyed watching reruns of the 60’s Batman TV series. Now that DC has decided the series in digital comics it has really throw me off the roof! It’s has been very funny and exciting to read and art has been very beautiful to see. I hoping to see more and I enjoyed this issue very much. It’s definitely worth reading.

The Story

Bruce and Dick were on their way to fishing, but they overheard the crime The Mad Hatter has committed in Great Britain. So, they decided to put aside their fun to fight Mad Hatter’s evil doing!

The Good

First thing I got say is that British Batmobile is awesome! I seriously cracked up when I saw this and I believe the entire issue really got me rolling. Even Robin’s catch lines got me laughing. This issue had a lot of good laughs and great dialogue even with The Mad Hatter. I don’t even remember his TV series appearances. But I checked online and he sure was there. So, I definitely got to check them out. They did a very good job on him here.

The Bad

I don’t think there was anything really bad with this issue. It just had a lot weirdness going on, like Batman and Robin being celebrities? I’m not sure, but seeing them with Alfred I think people would have caught on them being Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson. I also don’t think Mad Hatter would go around stealing hats. I can see him doing more of a mind control kind of thing.  But I guess it was supposed to be ridiculous and seriously a Scottish relative of Jim Gordon? (Laughs)

Verdict

I really think this issue gets 5/9.8 out of 5/10 stars. It was an amazing fun trip to Britain! I will definitely tune into the next issue for the continuation of Mad Hatter. I am really hoping for a lot more ridiculousness and laughs in the next issue!

Injustice: Gods Among Us #34 – “Did Superman just really do that?”

Intro

Ever since I’ve been reading this series it has kept me in suspense and in shock about how Superman has turned out to the man that he is now.  Also, I feel this issue has me torn at the inside of my heart.

Story

After Superman beats Green Arrow to death, he gets into much anger about Batman stealing the super invulnerability pill. His parents try to talk to him about the way he’s been acting. But Superman still decided to go after him. So, now Batman is prepared to take on Superman alone.

The Good

As I read this issue it really made me hate the man Superman has become. I really think that is the point. So, I give positive points for that. Man, just seeing Superman kill Green Arrow to death was brutal and seeing the emotions of everyone was intense fully good!

The Bad

I honestly don’t know why Superman would have created this super invulnerability pill, because Superman isn’t the type to “make” stuff. I see that Batman would be more of the man to do this. It just seems pathetic how Batman would steal something to defeat Superman. Batman has created stuff to beat Superman all the time in other stories so it doesn’t make any sense.  I am surprised that Superman didn’t even do anything to help Jonathan Kent to get rid of the arrow that’s stabbed on his shoulder. And why would Jonathan just stand there not in pain? He acted as if was nothing. I ‘m also surprised at how his parents didn’t have much authority on Superman especially Jonathan Kent and Jor-el have been known for that. I also can’t see how Catwoman would be brave enough to fight Superman.

Verdict

I give this issue 3.5/7.5 out of 5/10 stars. Yes, that’s my score because I only liked the anger reactions that Superman had wanted to kill Batman. His dialogue was really hurtful and perfect. It just seems too strange for Superman not to help Jonathan Kent when it was the main reason he was at the Fortress of Solitude in the first place. Also, it would have been better to see more of a backlash argument from his parents because I feel they would be the least to be afraid of him. Just to watching Superman kill Green Arrow. I would see them at least jumping in and stop him. After seeing Man of Steel, I can’t just see Jor-el as a hologram anymore. (Laughs) I can’t even see Jonathan Kent because didn’t they just told us that he’s a fighter? Since he tried to fight the military men when they touched his wife. 

Adventures of Superman #19 Review- “Superman ain’t got time for this!”

Intro

After the last issue I have reviewed of this series, it has been going downhill. But since I have been close enough to be catching up on titles I decided to do reviews again.

Story

After a big fight with Metallo, Superman saves a suicide fan falling from a building. After saving him a few times Superman finds out a Superman saving/suicide cult and they are considering for him to saving all of them?

The Good

I’m really on the fence on this issue because even though it’s an interesting story it doesn’t really play out well. I would have preferred a Metallo story because the action scene was pretty awesome and we haven’t seen him since The New 52 started.

The Bad

I really don’t understand why the Metallo fight was in the story if it wasn’t the main focus. I honestly think it would have dealt better without it to make it more fleshed out. I also think Superman could have put more authority to these dumb people’s heads to not think he will save them all. It’s just stupid how people would take that risk especially with their own children!? Plus, Superman “ain’t got time for that!” (Laughs) He has enough trouble trying to battle super villains and someone who really needs some saving. Also I felt the art could be displacing in the action and faces sometimes. 

Verdict

I think this issue deserves 3/6.5 out of 5/10 stars, mainly because I need to read the next chapter to tell if this will be a good story.  This story just too redundant at this time now because there have already been three suicide stories in just three months. 

Adventures of Superman #15 - When The Risk of Admiral Fan Goes Too Far!

Introduction

               After months of not writing I finally decided to get back into gear with Adventures of Superman #15. I honestly think the Adventures of Superman digital titles are the Superman titles we been waiting for. These issues have been a really great read and what I mean by “great” that it’s superbly amazing! I say this because ever since The New 52 there haven’t been any great Superman titles. The Adventures of Superman have been by far the best Superman stories I have read in a long time. It seems like to me that no one besides Andy Diggle has truly captured Superman’s great personality. Scott Lobdell has been nowhere near the caliber of these titles. So, I think these issues are definitely worth the 99 cents every week.

Story

               The story is about an admiral fan of Superman risk his life to one day thank him for what he has ever done. But as Superman tries to save everyone from incoming flood that was caused by a broken dam by Lex, Superman arrives too late to save his admiral fan from an incoming train. Despite the failed fate the fan’s best friend is resented by hate for Superman even though Superman had apologized by arriving in the funeral as Clark Kent.

The Good

          As I started reading this issue I thought it was just another simple Superman story but by the end I absolutely loved it! The ending really made an impact especially in today’s world. I feel this way because many fans have reacted negatively in the Man of Steel because he couldn't save anyone. The initial reaction of Superman’s fan best friend was a great example of that. It showed how Superman is just like any other human who can’t be everywhere at the same time even with his great speed. Seeing Superman not being able to save one life out of millions made me sympathy for him, which to me this the story we should be seeing from Superman.

The Bad

               That kid must have been really stupid for risking his life to talk to Superman because in some other Superman story a kid had just talked him by falling off a bike. (Laughs) (I’m not taking any points for this I just thought to mention it.) A story with so much impact on the ending should have gone for a little longer with another part to the story of his friend learning to forgive Superman. It’s a real disappointment that this story is only being one part. I also wished they didn't have the picture of Superman holding the baby in the cover because it was misleading for another part from last issue’s story.

Verdict

               I give this issue a 4/9 out of 5/10 because it gave a very powerful meaning of what people think of Superman today. I believe we need to more Superman stories about Superman is just as human as anyone of us. So, people won’t get the misconception of how perfect he is. Allowing this to happen in the comics shows the movie isn't totally wrong for doing the same. I still wish there was another part to this story. But it’s definitely worth the money and read. I also want to mention there was a similar issue to this in same series where Superman failed to stop someone from killing himself. But this time it wasn't for the sake of Superman. It about a kid who couldn't control some psychic drug he used. Besides of being a chance of redundancy it’s still a great story!