From the Comic Shop #13: Saturday, October 9, 2010:

Star Spangled War Stories Featuring Mademoiselle Marie #1 (One Shot) (DC)

This was released last week, but I missed it on the rack at Acme Comics. Thanks to Marc, he pointed me to the issue when I asked about it. I'm not familiar with this character, but was interested when I heard about this issue. Plus being written by Billy Tucci, a veteran himself, was an attraction as well. I do remember reading a Batman story during the 1970's where Alfred met his daughter from his days as a British Special Forces operative during WWII. When this issue was announced, I was told that the girl's mother was none other than Mademoiselle Marie herself. I wish that I could remember the issue number(s) that Alfred plot occurred in. If any readers know the answer, please let me know. Plus, a Brian Bolland cover is a nice treat, as well.

Terry Moore's Echo #25 (Abstract Studios)

There are only five issues left in this series, and I wonder how Terry Moore will fit the story into these few issues left. I can honestly say that there has not been a disappointing issue yet in this series.

Superman: The Last Family Of Krypton #3 (of 3) (Elseworlds/DC)

I'm looking forward to reading this final issue of the mini-series, written by 1970's and 1980's DC and Superman writer Cary Bates. He has set up what promises to be an action-packed ending.

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Preview #24: Comic Books For The Week Of Wednesday, October 6, 2010:

Terry Moore's Echo #25 (Abstract Studios)
Superman: Last Family Of Krypton #3 (of 3) (Elseworlds/DC)

Well, I know this week I will be guaranteed of some great reads. Echo has been a sure thing from the first issue, just as his earlier Strangers In Paradise series. And the first two issues of Last Family Of Krypton have been excellent as well. The story has been set up for an excellent conclusion, although it might prove bittersweet for the Man of Steel. The only down side is that I will have to wait until Saturday, as I get paid on Saturday.

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Issue #98: Comic Books For The Week Of Wednesday, September 1, 2010:

Fables #6 (special $1.00 reprint) (Vertigo/DC)
Superman: Last Family Of Krypton #2 (of 3) (Elseworlds/DC)

Fables #6 (special $1.00 reprint) (Vertigo/DC) *  *  *  *  *

Even though this is not a reprint of the first issue of Fables, it is worthy of a special reprint because it is the first issue of the title's second storyline, Animal Farm. It picks up where issue #5 left off. As punishment for her involvement in the events of the first Fables storyline, Legends In Exile, Red Riding Hood will have to go to the Fables farm. At their farm live all of the fairy tale characters who cannot pass for "mundies", like the Three Little Pigs. She is taken there by her sister, Snow White. Without spoiling that first storyline I'll just say that it was a mystery. The basic premise of the title Fables, which is still being published, is that the Fable characters of fairy tales have been driven out of their various kingdoms by an enemy known only as The Adversary. A few centuries ago these exiles settled in the area around what became New York City. The regular humans, or "mundies" (for mundanes) don't know that living and breathing fairy tale characters live among them.  I have read the first Fables trade paperback, but even if you haven't, there is enough exposition in the natural flow of the story to give the reader an idea of what has happened previously. It fits in the story without feeling like it's patched into the issue, interrupting the flow of the story. I can't wait to read the rest of the story.

Superman: Last Family Of Krypton #2 (of 3) (Elseworlds/DC) *  *  *  *  *

This is as good of a mini-series as I had hoped. Not only do we get to see interesting versions of Superman's supporting cast, but it's just a great story, period! The issue covers quite a few years in the lives of the El family. As Gary Frank is drawing Christopher Reeve as Superman in Superman: Secret Origin, Last Family artist Renato Arlem portrays the teen Kal-El as a certain super powered teen in a current television show. Kal-El's siblings face their lives on Earth in different ways. Kryptonite makes its way to Earth, and some groups actively work to rid the planet of Kryptonians. My favorite part of the issue was the twist ending. What a pleasant surprise. I did not see that coming. the final issue can't be published soon enough.

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From The Comic Shop #10: Saturday, September 4, 2010:

Fables #6 (First issue of Fables' Animal Farm storyline. Special $1.00 reprint.) (Vertigo/DC)
I've read and enjoyed the first Fables trade paperback, and have listened to a podcast discuss the Animal Farm story in volume two. I hope to read it eventually, but for now I'll settle for this special reprint issue.


Superman: Last Family Of Krypton #2 (of 3) (Elseworlds/DC)

The first issue was fantastic, and I can't wait to read where the story is heading in this second issue.

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Preview #22: Comic Book For The Week Of Wednesday, September 1, 2010:

Wow! It's hard to believe it's September already! After a big comic book haul last week, the walet catches a break this time, with only one title in my subscription file. I'm anxious for Saturday to get here so I can go to my local comic book store, Acme Comics in Longwood, Florida.

Superman: Last Family Of Krypton #2 (of 3) (DC)
The first issue of this three issue mini-series was fantastic, so I'm anxious to read this second one. The first issue set up some interesting plotlines, and I'm looking forward to see where they lead. To read my comments about the first issue, read Issue #96 of this blog.

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Issue #96: Catch Up Week # 22. Part I: Comic Books For The Weeks Of Wednesday, August 4 & 11, 2010:

Comic book for the Week of Wednesday, August 4, 2010:
Superman: Last Family Of Krypton #1 (of 3) (DC)

Comic books for the week of Wednesday, August 11, 2010:
Adventure Comics #517 (DC)
Superman #702 (DC)

Superman: Last Family Of Krypton #1 (of 3) (Elseworlds/DC) *  *  *  *  *

Growing up during the 1960's I loved the "imaginary stories" that I read in Superman comics. I wasn't going to miss this reintroduction of the Elseworlds imprint, which was DC's modernized version of those imaginary stories from the '60's. This issue was not a disappointment. It also served as the first comic book story from Superman writer Cary Bates, who worked for DC from the 1970's and 1980's. The basic premise of this story is that the entire El family, and not just baby Kal-El,  survived Krypton's destruction to arrive safely on Earth. Not only do we see how such an event would change history, but we see how each member of the El family has different struggles adjusting to a new life on Earth. Superman's familiar supporting castis reintroduced in different and interesting ways. The characters are set up to tell an interesting story in the remaining two issues. Cary Bates hasn't lost his touch with writing a comic book story, and has adjusted to today's more sophisticated storytelling style, when compared to the typical DC comic book from the 1970's, just fine.

Superman #702 (DC) *  *  *  *

While I still do not care for J. Michael Straczynski's basic premise for this current storyline, I was pleasantly surprised with this issue. The previous issue, the first full issue of the current plot, really did not seem to be much of a story, just a series of disconnected scenes of Superman's interactions as a cross-country pedestrian. There was an actual story in this new issue. It was Superman's version of dealing with illegal immigration, of a different kind. Another thing that I enjoyed about this story was how well it showed Superman inspiring others by his example. And the John Cassaday cover is another treat.

Adventure Comics #517 (DC) *  *  *  *  *

While the regular Legion  title features the current Legionnaires, Adventure has settled in as a flashback Legion title, showing its early days. What I enjoy about writer Paul Levitz's approach is that, unlike other writers who explore the past of a title, he does not contradict anything that has happened in past Legion stories. He fills in the blanks of early Legion history, and in an interesting way. In this issue, Levitz shows how Legion founders Imra Ardeen, Rokk Krinn and Garth Ranzz settle in to their new life. The rest of the United Planets, and especially the Science Police, don't expect much of these teens, and they have to prove themselves. And the three Legionnaires are still geting to know each other, which leads to a few surprises which haven;t been revealed before. I'm enjoying how Paul Levitz is making early Legion history new again.

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From The Comic Shop #8: Saturday, August 14, 2010:

Superman #702 (DC)
Hoping this issue is better than the previous issue, which began the new storyline Grounded. If it actually tells a story that would be an improvement.

Adventure Comics #517 (DC)
It's great to have the Legion back better than ever! And twice a month to boot.

Superman: The Last Family Of Krypton (Elseworlds / DC)
I've loved the Elseworlds stories ever since they were called "Imaginary Stories" when I was a boy during the 1960's. I've been looking forward to this three issue mini-series ever since it was first announced. I even trimmed a few titles from my pull list to make room for this title. I'll be reading this book after the first two titles this week. I like to save the best for last.

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Preview #18: Comic Books For The Week Of Wednesday, August 4, 2010:

Superman: Last Family Of Krypton #1 (of 3) (DC)

This looks like it might be my favorite Superman story of the month, if not for the next three.

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