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Monday, October 18, 2004
DC Solicts
If comic book blogging means anything it means getting a hard-on whenever these friggin’ solicitations from DC come out. Even though I’m probably going to buy 0.0000001% of the books here and would rather be seen wearing an “I Love Osama Bin Laden’s Touch” shirt than reading these books that’s no reason for me to go on about them like I’m Mr. Comics. Last time I did this I was angry for no good reason and people seemed to love it. Now I’ve got a cold again and I’m damn, damn annoyed which might influence the tone of today’s post. So let’s look at what January hold for readers of DC (as always, Digested Cummerbunds):
Batman
Look at that: Cliff Chaing, Sean Phillips and Matt Wagner…so many good artists on these Batman books. Too bad they’re just doing the covers and the interior art will never live up to the illustration on the front. But hey, if Phillips and others are getting more money and people who would never read Sleeper or Human Target are finding about these guys I guess it can’t be too bad.
Oh, are there going to be more Gotham Central trades? I liked the first one and would like to follow the book in trade form. No way am I taking on another monthly book, I’m looking to minimize those. But seriously, put out another trade DC and I’ll buy it.
Superman
Hey, a Superman book by Scott McCloud! This must have been the book that he asked Derek Kirk Kim to do. I loved McCloud’s Superman Adventure stories but again I’ll probably wait for the trade. Of course whether a trade will happen or not is a bit of a gamble. But what’s life without risk?
DCU
Alright, the sequel to Bizzaro Comics, Bizzaro World! This does have Derek Kirk Kim in it as well as lots of the artists from the last book (which was admittedly hit and miss but overall I liked it). We also get to read Harvey Pekar’s first superhero story which is simply odd enough for me to read the book at all.
Beyond the DCU
Space Ghost done seriously? Looks like crap. Maybe it isn’t but I just can’t see how anyone can prefer a 0.5-dimensional cartoon show star to the gloriously weird talk show host. I shudder to think this means we’ll probably get a serious Birdman or Blue Falcon book next year or so. Coming soon: Ben Raab and Doug Mahnke on Sealab 2020: The Punishment Below.
Wildstorm
More Majestic? I like the character and Abnett and Lanning’s take on the guy. Maybe I’ll pick this up. And hey, variant covers! Those are…silly.
And concerning The Intimates, you will never go wrong with boxing nun puppets. Never.
Vertigo
Constantine/Hellblazer gets a big push because of the movie, no surprise there. As someone who’s barley read any of the series I like the idea of the “greatest hits” trade Rare Cuts. Hopefully for new readers there won’t be confusion over the fact that the movie and comic have different tiles. There probably will though. Remember, when it comes to comics if it can go bad it will go bad over and over again.
And finally, is there any chance that DC Direct could put advertisements for various charities on the packaging for such items as the Composite Superman figure and Keanu Reeves as Constantine Statue? Honestly, anybody who has enough money to buy those pieces of junk has enough to send some money on something worthy.
Is the comic book world filled with people who have more money than taste? Stay tuned.
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