OK, comic review time.
I will be reviewing the books that Bob Mike sent me, and then later, if I have time, some other ones.
Marvel Boy, Book 1
This was my least favorite of the bunch, honestly. I love that he offered no exposition- for the most part, exposition will drive me away from books without hesitation. So thumbs up there. However... the characters were... well... I didn't like Filth, and this was much better, but compared to the other stuff I've been reading it didn't hold up. The characters just don't appeal to me in the way that Alan Moore's do, or in the way that Bendis's or Gaiman's do... so I see the appeal. It was good, just not my favorite.
Uncle Sam
Featured probably the most beautiful art I've seen to date in a comic. Astounding. The writing was choice. This book was choice. I loved it. I recommend it to anybody who has yelled obscenities at the government (something I never do! No, really! Never!)... just anybody, really. Read this.
Promethea, Book 1
Alan Moore is fantastic. I truly enjoyed this book... his eye for character development, his ear for dialogue... he truly is a wonderful story teller and I enjoyed this very much. I'm looking forward to see where he goes with it, but this is highly recommended for those of you that like some fantasy and mythology with your super-heroes.
Someday, when I gather myself I might try to review The Sandman series. Just... speechless, really.
That's all for now.
I will be reviewing the books that Bob Mike sent me, and then later, if I have time, some other ones.
Marvel Boy, Book 1
This was my least favorite of the bunch, honestly. I love that he offered no exposition- for the most part, exposition will drive me away from books without hesitation. So thumbs up there. However... the characters were... well... I didn't like Filth, and this was much better, but compared to the other stuff I've been reading it didn't hold up. The characters just don't appeal to me in the way that Alan Moore's do, or in the way that Bendis's or Gaiman's do... so I see the appeal. It was good, just not my favorite.
Uncle Sam
Featured probably the most beautiful art I've seen to date in a comic. Astounding. The writing was choice. This book was choice. I loved it. I recommend it to anybody who has yelled obscenities at the government (something I never do! No, really! Never!)... just anybody, really. Read this.
Promethea, Book 1
Alan Moore is fantastic. I truly enjoyed this book... his eye for character development, his ear for dialogue... he truly is a wonderful story teller and I enjoyed this very much. I'm looking forward to see where he goes with it, but this is highly recommended for those of you that like some fantasy and mythology with your super-heroes.
Someday, when I gather myself I might try to review The Sandman series. Just... speechless, really.
That's all for now.

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