Bombshells. It's bossy.
Reviews of Batwoman Annual, Vertigo Quarterly, Rachel Rising & Shadowman End Times
Rapid Reviews of four of this week's comics from Vanessa and Lindsey.
V. reviews Chew #31, Batwoman #16 and Young Avengers #1
I throw in three reviews for Chew, Batwoman and Young Avengers in this week's Best Shots Rapid Review column. Check it.
Thoughts On Batwoman
The shot heard around the comic book world this week is Amy Reeder's abrupt departure from Batwoman. All sources citing creative differences. My first thought was, “Corporate shenanigans strike again!” They seem to strike a lot at the DC offices. But I have another theory. I read Amy's blog post addressing her departure from the … Continue reading Thoughts On Batwoman
G3 Review: DCnU Score Card
I have intentionally been quiet about the new DC books these past couple of weeks. Mostly because every site and its mom is reviewing them, E. has covered a few, too. What more could I possibly say that hasn't been said? Well, I've always got something to say. I'm not picking up all of the … Continue reading G3 Review: DCnU Score Card
Comic Judgment: Best in Show
It’s weeks like this that make me so happy to be a comic book reader. All three titles that I pulled stuck the landing (My Batman and Robin #1 review is here) and marked the beginning of exciting new eras. We’re not just talking DC, either. Let’s get it started with: Batwoman #1 There’s … Continue reading Comic Judgment: Best in Show
Haute Heroism
Because I love a Kate Spade purse as much as a Fables hardcover trade, I tend to have strong opinions about comic book fashion. V., a Gucci aficionado from way back, is no different, and we’ve had plenty of Project Runway elimination-style discussions about superhero garb. Of course, everyone had something to say about Wonder … Continue reading Haute Heroism
Friday Favorite: Alice
Some of the best characters are villains, and one of my favorite villains is Alice. That is, Kate Kane's thought-to-be-dead twin sister Elizabeth, who was actually kidnapped in childhood and tortured by terrorists, eventually becoming the Religion of Crime's High Madame. Her alternate personality is a beautifully twisted version of Alice Pleasance Liddell of Wonderland … Continue reading Friday Favorite: Alice
DC Sends Flowers Via J.H. Williams III
While V. and I celebrated the news that J.H. Williams III will write and illustrate a regular Batwoman comic, it occurred to me that reading comics is a bit like dating. The sheer variety is exciting, but once you really connect with a title (or five), it's like magic. You're positively giddy on the Wednesdays … Continue reading DC Sends Flowers Via J.H. Williams III
Rucka Parts Ways With DC; I Weep
To paraphrase our friend Shag of Once Upon a Geek, sometimes our hobby hurts us and it doesn't love us back. That's a pretty good summary of how I felt last week when V. dropped the news that Greg Rucka, one of our favorite comic book writers, was parting ways with DC. I'm running out … Continue reading Rucka Parts Ways With DC; I Weep
Coupling in the DC Universe: Highs and Lows
Valentine's Day got us thinking about love in comics, and how the romantic chemistry between characters can really enhance or diminish a story. Since we're primarily DC gals, we're presenting a sampling of DCU couples we love — and those that leave us cold. In no particular order: HOT! Renee Montoya (The Question) and Kate … Continue reading Coupling in the DC Universe: Highs and Lows
Best of the ’09 Pull List: Batwoman in ‘Detective Comics’
As far as my comic-shop file is concerned, 2009 was a good year overall — and it really didn't have that much to do with lantern rings and cape-baiting zombies. DC's "Blackest Night" and many of the tie-ins have been perfectly enjoyable, but the books that stuck with me this year were more about individual … Continue reading Best of the ’09 Pull List: Batwoman in ‘Detective Comics’
Girls Gone Geek 