Not Another Genre

Darwyn Cooke and Amanda Conner dig into the Silk Spectre family.
Few writers could pen a worthy and interesting history for the Silk Spectre and her legacy, but Darwyn Cooke is certainly one of those writers. Joined by co-plotter and respectful artist Amanda Conner, Silk Spectre#1 is a fairly fun, albeit cheesy, first step in understanding the roots of Laurie Juspeczyk and her mother’s strained relationship.

Read the full review at http://www.brokenfrontier.com/reviews/p/detail/before-watchmen-silk-spectre-1

Darwyn Cooke and Amanda Conner dig into the Silk Spectre family.

Few writers could pen a worthy and interesting history for the Silk Spectre and her legacy, but Darwyn Cooke is certainly one of those writers. Joined by co-plotter and respectful artist Amanda Conner, Silk Spectre#1 is a fairly fun, albeit cheesy, first step in understanding the roots of Laurie Juspeczyk and her mother’s strained relationship.

Read the full review at http://www.brokenfrontier.com/reviews/p/detail/before-watchmen-silk-spectre-1

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Power Girl and Huntress explode into the New 52.
Exploding out of plot-points from James Robinson’s Earth 2comes Helena Bertinelli Wayne and Karen Starr, more commonly known at Huntress and Power Girl. Famed scribe Paul Levitz along with George Perez start their new title off with a bang, as the pair focus on two more of Earth 2 heroes, their transport to the main DCU, and the five years they have spent developing their new identities. Worlds’ Finest is fun, clever, and a much more mature take on these two classic female heroes, whose story continues to expand The New 52.

Read the full review at http://www.brokenfrontier.com/reviews/p/detail/worlds-finest-1

Power Girl and Huntress explode into the New 52.

Exploding out of plot-points from James Robinson’s Earth 2comes Helena Bertinelli Wayne and Karen Starr, more commonly known at Huntress and Power Girl. Famed scribe Paul Levitz along with George Perez start their new title off with a bang, as the pair focus on two more of Earth 2 heroes, their transport to the main DCU, and the five years they have spent developing their new identities. Worlds’ Finest is fun, clever, and a much more mature take on these two classic female heroes, whose story continues to expand The New 52.

Read the full review at http://www.brokenfrontier.com/reviews/p/detail/worlds-finest-1

Boy Chimney sweeps into Dial H.
Dial H stands out as the most thrilling new release in DC’s “second wave” of New 52 titles. I cannot honestly say how faithful China Mieville’s fresh take on the original Dial H for Herois, but the firm footing of his title in the horror realm is a fantastic start. Mieville bombards readers with a barrage of bizarre moments, all of which are tethered to the mysterious H Dial, and combine to create a strange and satisfying new world to explore.

Read more at http://www.brokenfrontier.com/reviews/p/detail/dial-h-1

Boy Chimney sweeps into Dial H.

Dial H stands out as the most thrilling new release in DC’s “second wave” of New 52 titles. I cannot honestly say how faithful China Mieville’s fresh take on the original Dial H for Herois, but the firm footing of his title in the horror realm is a fantastic start. Mieville bombards readers with a barrage of bizarre moments, all of which are tethered to the mysterious H Dial, and combine to create a strange and satisfying new world to explore.

How does James Robinson’s Earth 2 compare to the rest of The New 52?
James Robinson’s Earth 2 is a shock of a comic as it almost heads full speed into a completely unexpected direction. Amidst a rather boring introduction to Earth 2’s Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman, legacy characters like Alan Scott and Jay Garrick finally make their New 52 debut, and it’s quite obvious their presence was sorely missed. The action scenes in Earth 2 make up for the odd characterization, however, and that action is most definitely attributed to Nicola Scott’s fantastic pencil work.

Read more at http://www.brokenfrontier.com/reviews/p/detail/earth-2-1

How does James Robinson’s Earth 2 compare to the rest of The New 52?

James Robinson’s Earth 2 is a shock of a comic as it almost heads full speed into a completely unexpected direction. Amidst a rather boring introduction to Earth 2’s Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman, legacy characters like Alan Scott and Jay Garrick finally make their New 52 debut, and it’s quite obvious their presence was sorely missed. The action scenes in Earth 2 make up for the odd characterization, however, and that action is most definitely attributed to Nicola Scott’s fantastic pencil work.

It’s almost Wednesday, and you know that means a fresh load of comics and graphic novels! With so much stuff hitting your local comics store or digital storefront, BF is here to lead you through the woods with our handy overview of books you can’t afford to miss on April 11th.Make sure to check the site tomorrow too, as we take an in-depth look at another big release this week in our weekly Guiding Lines column: America’s Got Powers #1.

Read the whole list at http://www.brokenfrontier.com/lowdown/p/detail/this-weeks-must-have-comics-april-11-2012

It’s almost Wednesday, and you know that means a fresh load of comics and graphic novels! With so much stuff hitting your local comics store or digital storefront, BF is here to lead you through the woods with our handy overview of books you can’t afford to miss on April 11th.

Make sure to check the site tomorrow too, as we take an in-depth look at another big release this week in our weekly Guiding Lines column: America’s Got Powers #1.

Read the whole list at http://www.brokenfrontier.com/lowdown/p/detail/this-weeks-must-have-comics-april-11-2012

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Bats shouting at bananas

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There is little to be excited about from Superman’s new creative team.
George Perez’s Superman stood out as one the biggest failures in DC’S entire New 52 initiative.The famed artist-turned-writer’s style reeked of trite, worn-out dialogue and creative direction. After six issues of Perez’s take, DC shook up the creative team, replacing the Man of Steel’s staff with scripter and co-plotter Keith Giffen, along with artist and co-plotter Dan Jurgens. It is with much disappointment, however, that DC’s attempt to revitalize Superman results in a similar failure to Perez’s. Though a slight step in the right direction, Giffen and Jurgens’ Superman continues to be plagued by stale inner monologue, countless editorial interruptions, and worst of all a villain that looks more like a flashback to cheesy 90s villains than a contemporary foe.

Read more at http://www.brokenfrontier.com/reviews/p/detail/superman-7

There is little to be excited about from Superman’s new creative team.

George Perez’s Superman stood out as one the biggest failures in DC’S entire New 52 initiative.The famed artist-turned-writer’s style reeked of trite, worn-out dialogue and creative direction. After six issues of Perez’s take, DC shook up the creative team, replacing the Man of Steel’s staff with scripter and co-plotter Keith Giffen, along with artist and co-plotter Dan Jurgens. It is with much disappointment, however, that DC’s attempt to revitalize Superman results in a similar failure to Perez’s. Though a slight step in the right direction, Giffen and Jurgens’ Superman continues to be plagued by stale inner monologue, countless editorial interruptions, and worst of all a villain that looks more like a flashback to cheesy 90s villains than a contemporary foe.

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Geoff Johns and Jim Lee bring the first arc of Justice League to an electrifying conclusion.
Just like the five issues that preceded it, Justice League #6 is a gigantic, exciting, action-packed thrill ride. Darkseid finally made his godly presence known to the world’s greatest, if not most dysfunctional, heroes. Did the “Super Seven” finally put their mutual mistrust aside in order to save the world? Justice League #6 is worth the cover price to find out.

Read more at http://www.brokenfrontier.com/reviews/p/detail/justice-league-6

Geoff Johns and Jim Lee bring the first arc of Justice League to an electrifying conclusion.

Just like the five issues that preceded it, Justice League #6 is a gigantic, exciting, action-packed thrill ride. Darkseid finally made his godly presence known to the world’s greatest, if not most dysfunctional, heroes. Did the “Super Seven” finally put their mutual mistrust aside in order to save the world? Justice League #6 is worth the cover price to find out.

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Amy Reeder takes over Batwoman’s art details.

J.H. Williams steps away from art details in Batwoman #6 to solely focus on the story along with W. Haden Blackman. The extra story focus that one would anticipate to be the result of such a move sadly is not reflected, resulting in the most lackluster issue of the title to date, one that suffers from odd pacing and construction.

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Some of Amy Reeder and Richard Friend’s artwork for Batwoman #6.

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