Okay, so in this thread the idea is that we (or maybe just I) discuss what we picked up this Wednesday. Obviously, graphic novels and back issues can be discussed as well, but the primary focus will be new issues. You may want to make a seperate thread if you wish to talk about a specific series (e.g.
Anyway, week of 28/11/12:
Adventure Time #10- This is a weak issue, relying way too hard on the choose-your-own-adventure gimmick. It's certainly not bad, but it's far too busy to call good. The back-up story was decent, but nothing essential. The weird art style is probably the most memorable part of it. Definitely the weakest issue so far, probably designed to pull new readers in. Main 5/10, Back-Up 6/10.
Talon #2 - This issue I'm not too sure on. While there's definitely some great moments and messed up imagery, e.g. killing a Talon with molten gold, the pacing is really weird. I've a feeling it's being pushed forward by editorial to tie in with the next big event. Some of the character interaction is a bit un-natural, with the MotW expositing about his childhood mid-fight. Some good exploration of Talon's motives, but the pace brings it down to average. 6/10
Thor: God of Thunder #2 - While not as fantastic as the opening issue, Aaron and Ribic do a good job of making The God Butcher a threat and the art is stellar. Young Thor is shaping up to be an interesting character, and I do want to see how he becomes the modern Thor. The issue suffers a bit for telling rather than showing, especially when Thor is fighting The God Butcher, but is otherwise great. 8/10
Justice League Dark #14 - What happened Lemire? Awful issue, sidetracking the story and characters so they can tie the book into whatever big event that will change history forever. Constantine is acting strangely heroic, and it looks like there'll be a Justice League crossover. The only upside was Frankenstein, doing them things that he do. 3/10
All-Star Western #14 - Bad week for DC, this issue is pretty bad. Poorly structured nonsense that serves only to get Tallulah Black out of the cast. I normally like Moritat's art, but it seemed really rushed this month, a lot of plain colour backgrounds and weird faces. A departure from his normally intricate backdrops. Hyde is not an interesting villian in the slightest, and I have a feeling Palmiotti and Gray realise this, since they abruptly ended the Gotham goes crazy arc by saying the magic crazy juice has worn off/the users are all dead. The Tomahawk back-up continues to be the dullest thing imaginable. Stilted dialogue, uninteresting historical and political detail, no characterisation. A rare case of everything being wrong. Main 4/10, Back-Up 1/10.