Issue #50: Catch Up Week #10!

Here it is another catch up week, but there's not a lot of comics to go through, so this won't be long.

Comic book for the week of Wednesday, April 1, 2009:

Noble Causes #40 Final Issue (Image) * * * * *

Jay Faerber ends this series after saying he has run out of stories for these characters. It's sad to see such an excellent series end, but it's better to end it on top than milk it dry and leave nobody wanting to read it. He didn't say that they would not appear again, maybe they will make guest appearances in some of Jay's other titles. like Dynamo 5 or Gemini. As for the story itself, it does wrap up a few plotlines, like what happened to Race and Liz in this 5-years later story (and what a surprise there). We learn what Gaia's plans are after prison. To complete the issue we get to see some Noble Family super hero action one last time. Not all plot threads are wrapped up. This final issue ends on a surprising cliff hanger, so stay tuned.

Comic books for the week of Wednesday, April 8, 2009:

Terry Moore's Echo #11 (Abstract Studios)
Superman: World of New Krypton #2 (New Krypton #20) (DC)

Terry Moore's Echo #11 (Abstract Studios) * * * * *

This issue opens with the aftermath of Julie's conflict with the crazy old man, a crater in the middle of the road. Dillon is starting to bear the toll of current events, and he has an unusual encounter. The tension for our heroes mounts with each new issue, and a new question is introduced that will be answered in later issues. The only criticism about this issue is that it is such a quick read. But it is so action packed I have to read it again. The question of What's gonna happen next keeps me coming back for the next issue.

Superman: World Of New Krypton #2 (of 12) (New Krypton #20) * * * * *

Superman settles in to his role in the military guild, and quickly shows he knows how to exercise discipline, very well, as well as lead. His new role brings concern to interested eyes elsewhere in the universe. Kryptonian society is becoming more familiar with each issue of this mini-series, which adds to the depth and enjoyment of the story. But all is not perfect in this new world of Kandorian society, nor in the natural world on New Krypton iteslf. World Of New Krypton might be shaping up to be the best Superman story of 2009. And hey, this issue has Kryptonian Thought Beasts. What more could you ask for?

Comic book for the week of Wednesday, April 15, 2009:

Action Comics #876 (New Krypton #21, part of the storyline World Without Superman) (DC Comics) * * * * *

Ursa shows herself as a very vicious fighters, with some interesting weapons to fight fellow Kryptonians with. Nightwing and Flamebird are in the fight of their lives. And Lois gets a surpirise visitor. If you're wondering if Superman and Action Comics can have quality stories without Superman as the main character then the answer is a resounding Yes. But this doesn't surprise me. I was reading the Superman titles during the Death Of Superman story and aftermath, and the supporting cast was more than ample to carry the Superman titles until his return. Nothing has changed in that regard.

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