I know it probably seems as if I just squee and drop my pants in excitement every time Grant Morrison has a new book coming out, but I can't help but be really excited about Batman and Robin #1.
Pairing up again with artist Frank Quitely, the team is hopefully going to do for the Dynamic Duo what they did for the Man of Steel with All Star Superman — which was SUPERB. Morrison and Quitely's AS Superman was some of the best recent work from two talented creators, and I don't see any reason they wouldn't be able to carry that same momentum over into this new title.
On top of that (correct me if I'm wrong, Internets!), I think this is the first full appearance of Dick Grayson in the cowl with Damian as the Boy Wonder. Normally this transition would have me hoping for the best while expecting the worst, but I'm genuinely looking forward to seeing how Morrison handles it. And I know I say it whenever it comes up, but Quitely's art just gets better and better, and what I've seen of this title looks fantastic (you can see some preview pages right here).
I haven't bought a Batman title regularly in years; Batman and Robin #1 is changing that.
What else is on the list
Agents of Atlas #6
Atomic Robo and the Shadow From Beyond Time #2
Captain Britain and MI-13 Annual #1
The Muppet Show #3
Seaguy: The Slaves of Mickey Eye #3
Superman: World of New Krypton #4
And maybe ...
Captain Blood: Odyssey #1: Damn my weakness for pirate stories! Actually, I'm tempted by the idea that it's supposedly faithful to the original novel, and the interior art looks appropriately lush (though, what's up with that cover? Blech.).
Final Crisis Aftermath: Run #2: This might have to wait until trade, but I like that it's unapologetically meant to be a mini-series "full of trashy humor and unneccessary violence." A preview is available from the DC site, in case you're still trying to make up your mind, too.
Timestorm 2009-2099: Spider-Man: Ha ha ha!! Just kidding — I couldn't resist pointing out that incredibly lame-o name. Timestorm ... hee!
Waiting for the trade
Secret Six #10
Jersey Gods #5
Waiting for the library
Mighty #5
Chew #1
Recommended
Daredevil Omnibus Vol. 1 (Brubaker and Lark): I normally try to avoid recommending hard covers or collections that are just, y'know, FREAKIN' EXPENSIVE. But if you're a fan of well-written noir that just happens to be about a blind superhero — and you've got an extra $74.99 laying around — this collection by Ed Brubaker and Michael Lark is well worth it (it's also available from Amazon for a very reasonable $47). The creative team just consistently put Daredevil through the wringer, and makes you care about Matt Murdock and the people around him every inch of the way. It's great storytelling, and will likely go down as a definitive time in the character's development. If you can, you should pick it up.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
The Pull List (6-3-09): To the Batmobile!
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We have an almost identical pull list.
How many pages in the Omnibus?
I can honestly say that — so far — I've really enjoyed every comic I picked up this week. I was especially happy Morrison got Dick-as-Batman just right. (But what was up with the "Killing Joke" funhouse making a cameo in the background? Suspicious ...)
The omnibus is a respectable 608 pages, but I don't know how much of that (if any) is bonus material. I also included a link in the original post to Amazon, which is selling it for much less.
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