Overall, this was a pretty good week, but then again, any week that I can make to the shop and actually buy everything I want is a good week.
In celebration of Thor turning 600, here's some cute Thor goodness, courtesy of Chris Giarrusso.
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Amazing Spider-Man #586Writer: Mark Guggenheim
Artist: Barry Kitson
This issue serves as yet another example of the inconsistent storytelling that has plagued Spider-Man for the past year.
Guggenheim's goal for this issue was to expand upon the genuinely shocking revelation that Lily Hollister is Menace, as well as tie up several loose-ends that have been dangling since Brand New Day kicked off. The problem is that he does so in a way that is more reminiscent of a college professor who reads directly from his notes: The information is necessary but the presentation fails to engage. It's a shame that The Brain Trust couldn't find a way to lend some excitement to these otherwise interesting developments.
As for the artwork, I love Barry Kitson, but he's no Romita Jr.
Captain Britain and MI13 #10Writer: Paul Cornell
Artist: Leonard Kirk
This book starts with Dracula talking to Dr. Doom on the moon and ends with Dracula launching missiles made of Vampires at earth from the moon. This book is the fucking SHIT!
Batman #686Writer: Neil Gaiman
Artist: Andy Kubert
Patterned after Alan Moore's "Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?", Neil Gaiman takes an amalgamation of various Batmen and focuses on his possible adventures from the perspective of his closest allies and most dangerous foes, seemingly removing Bruce Wayne from the picture. He draws on all aspects of the Bat-Universe, going as far back as his earliest adventures with The Cat all the way to the inconspicuous appearance of Green Arrow from The Dark Knight Returns. So needless to say, this is surreal. Gaiman is in his element when he deals with the supernatural, so having Batman and someone who I can only guess is Death serve as the narrators certainly adds to the experience. While this doesn't hold the same weight as Moore's expertly crafted tale because this isn't really the end of an era, Gaiman answers the question of how would the general public view the death of one of their greatest heroes: with a variety of stories, none of which may be true, but all important in their own way.
Nightwing #153Writer: Peter Tomasi
Artist: Don Kramer
I could go on about how this issue capitalizes on the family aspect of the Batman books, but I'm going to make this short and sweet. I love Nightwing and if he does become Batman after Battle for the Cowl is over, I'll be one cheesed-off Bat-fan.
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