Title: Earth 2 Issue 26 Publisher: DC Comics Reviewer: @MetropolisKid Rating: 5 out of 5 What I had hoped Earth 22 was going to be two and a half years ago, and what the title is today is two different entities. That's not a bad thing. It has been full of surprises and has been something totally different. The Kryptonian, Part 6 finds Val … [Read more...]
Grayson Issue 2 Review
Title: Grayson Issue 2 Publisher: DC Comics Reviewer: @MetropolisKid Rating: 3 out of 5 Last issue I found the title a little confusing. This issue less so. but so far, I don't understand what is so important that Dick fake his death to Alfred and the world to let a spy organization know that he is not actually dead. Grayson, working with The … [Read more...]
A New Golden Age in Comics: Part 2
or Why it's a horrible time for comic books Image Source: care2.com When I was in high school reading comics wasn't cool. Being a nerd was like being a leper. But all of a sudden being nerdy is sexy. With comic stuff everywhere, you'd think this was a great time to be a comic nerd. TV shows a plenty. Summer blockbuster movies are made from … [Read more...]
Future’s End Issue 12 (New 52) Review
Title: Future's End Issue 12 Publisher: DC Comics Reviewer: @MetropolisKid Rating: 3 out of 5 Am I the only one that thinks this comic is a hot mess right now? With DC's success with weekly series, and Batman Eternal delivering the goods, I was excited about Futures End. Batman Beyond, a potential New 52 Future, and Masked Superman gave me … [Read more...]
Superman Issue 33 New 52 Review
Title: Superman Issue 33 New 52 Publisher: DC Comics Reviewer: @MetropolisKid Rating: 3.9 out of 5 I'm just going to say it. On the day that it was announced that John Romita, Jr. was going to be taking over the art on Superman, I was less than enthused. I've found his art to be uneven at most, and adequate at best. He is not his father. His … [Read more...]
Batman Issue 33 (New 52 Zero Year) Review
Title: Batman Issue 33 Zero Year Publisher: DC Comics Reviewer: @MetropolisKid Rating: 4.8 out of 5 The conclusion to the long running Zero Year storyline. Bruce vs the Riddler, and Batman's New 52 origin tidies up. It's hard to rate just one issue of a year long story, especially when it's the last. I know I was excited to read this issue. The … [Read more...]
Robin Rises Omega Issue 1 Review
Title: Robin Rises Omega Issue 1 Publisher: DC Comics Reviewer: @MetropolisKid Rating: 4.2 out of 5 I am unapologetically a mostly DC guy. I read Marvel titles. This week, my comics were Marvel heavy. But deep down, I'm a Justice League kinda guy. Needless to say, Batman will be in my top five a lot. This week, is a special treat. After last … [Read more...]
A New Golden Age in Comics
Part 1 of 2 See Part 2: Why it's a horrible time for comic books here. When I was younger, reading comic books was not as easy and accepted as it is today. I remember in high school working as a librarian's assistant just to have my lunches in quiet so I could read comic books. No one came to the library, especially not during lunch. … [Read more...]
BATGIRL GETS NEW CREATIVE TEAM AND A NEW LOOK
MTV.com has revealed Gail Simone is leaving Batgirl and is being replaced with Cameron Stewart and Brenden Fletcher on writing duties, and newcomer Babs Tarr and somtimes artist Stewart providing pencils. Their run will start in Octobers Batgirl 35, when Barbara's apartment burns down and she rebuilds her life from the ground up. Apparently this … [Read more...]
Glutton: The Perils of a Modern Man Addicted to Food & TV
If a talking pile of shit tried to convince me it was chocolate, I’d give it a fair listen. I love chocolate that much!I’m a gluttonous fuck. Let’s just get that out in the open right away. My name should probably be changed from Jeff to Might as well eat the whole thing at this point you piece of crap! I have to do a ridiculous amount of exercise … [Read more...]