Preview #55: Comic Books For The Week Of Wednesday, November 9, 2011:

Legion Lost #3 (DC)
Star Trek/Legion Of Super-Heroes #2 (of 6) (IDW)
Rachel Rising #3 (Abstract Studios)

I've got a lot going on this Saturday, so I won't be going to my local comic book shop, Acme Comics, until next week.

So far, I'm enjoying reading about the Legionnaires marooned in the 21st Century, and, now that the players have been introduced in the Star Trek/Legion crossover, I'm anxious to read what's going to happen next to both casts of characters. Chris Roberson's writing was the only thing that made the Grounded storyline bearable, after he took over for original Grounded writer J. Michael Straczynski, so I have faith that he has created a well-crafted story for this mini-series.

Of the three titles I'm getting this week, I'm going to save Rachel Rising for last. I've enjoyed Terry Moore's writing and art so much that his new series promises to be the best read each week it's published. He just doesn't know who to create a bad comic book.

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Issue #136: Comic Books For The Weeks Of Wednesday, October 12 & 19, 2011:

From the week of Wednesday, October 12, 2011:


Legion Lost #2 (DC)

From the week of Wednesday, October 19, 2011:


Legion Of Super-Heroes #2 (DC)
Star Trek/Legion Of Super-Heroes #1 (IDW/DC)
Fables #110 (Vertigo/DC)

Legion Lost #2 (DC) *  *  *

In the aftermath of the destruction that occurred in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota in last month's first issue, we learn in this one what brought the Legionnaires to the 21st Century. They continue the pursuit of their quarry. The creative team didn't drag out the mystery about why the team time traveled to the past. I like the art style, and the creative team is doing a solid job of setting up the storyline of this new title, giving us a second Legion series to look forward to each month.

Legion Of Super-Heroes #2 (DC) *  *  *  *


First of all, I love the Chris Sprouse cover. I've always loved his art. We learn more about the renegades who are sabotaging Watchworld. It makes an interesting story to see the Legion counterattack. Brainiac 5 becomes interested in Glorith's abilities, setting up a future plot line, I'm sure. Meanwhile Earth Man is laid to rest at the Graveyard of Heroes. Shadow Lass's grief will also be part of future plot developments. This new Legion title has lost none of the steam from the last one. Paul Levitz and team are crafting some great Legion issues. It's much appreciated, after the last few years of sputtering relaunches, most of which were good, but the Legion never seemed to build a firm foundation. That's no longer a problem.

Star Trek/Legion Of Super-Heroes #1 (IDW/DC) *  *  *  *


This issue is mostly about setting up the story, but it does build to a satisfying climax and cliffhanger, which left me looking forward to the second issue. We are also introduced to at least one of DC's classic science fiction characters, granted in a new situation. The art is good, but in a few spots is a little uneven, but it's not terrible. This first issue pulls from several threads of original Star Trek mythology to lay down a firm foundation for what promises to be a great mini-series.

Fables #110 (Vertigo/DC) *  *  *  *


Bufkin and friends continue their quest in Oz, gaining an unexpected ally in this issue. While Snow's and Bigby's children continue to train in order to determine who will inherit their Grandfather's position as the North Wind, the other three Winds discuss how to proceed. Miss Duglas continues her sword training, and we learn a little more about her trainer. Bufkin and the Oz story was the most interesting part of the issue, while the other plot lines advanced their individual stories. This current story line has some interesting balls in the air, and I look forward to each issue to read how they'll develop.

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From The Comic Shop #44: Saturday, November 5, 2011:

From last week, Wednesday, October 26, 2011:


All-Star Western #2 (DC)
Legion: Secret Origin #1 (of 6) (DC)
Superman #2 (DC)

This week, Wednesday, November 2, 2011:


Action Comics #3 (DC)
Invincible #84 (Skybound/Image)

It looks like I've got a good week of comic book reading ahead of me. I'm looking forward to read what's going to happen to Jonah Hex and Dr. Arkham in the second issue of All-Star Western, and it doesn't look good.

With DC's new 52, I can't wait to read this new origin for the Legion Of Super-Heroes, written by long time Legion scribe Paul Levitz. And speaking of the new 52, it's a joy to look forward to the latest issues of Action Comics and Superman, a feeling I haven't felt for a few years.

Last but not least, Invincible is going through a dark time, and there's no telling what writer and co-creator Robert Kirkman will put Mark Grayson through next.

Going to my local comic shop, Acme Comics, has been more fun than ever, a trip I look forward to each week.

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From The Comic Shop #43: Saturday, October 22, 2011:

From last week, Wednesday, October 12, 2011:


Legion Lost #2 (DC)

And this week:


Legion Of Super-Heroes #2 (DC)
Star Trek/Legion Of Super-Heroes #1 (IDW)
Fables #110 (Vertigo/DC)

I'm really looking forward to the Star Trek/Legion crossover, two of my favorite science fiction universes all rolled together into one comic book. Or, to put it another way, two great flavors that go well together.

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Preview # 54: Comic Books For the Week Of Wednesday, October 12, 2011:

Legion Lost #2 (DC)

DC's New 52 continues into its second month. This week it's the turn of the lost Legionnaires in the 21st Century. Now that the stranded Legionnaires are introduced and the obstacles they're facing have been introduced, we'll see if this title can support a good story without the seasoned Legion hands of writer Paul Levitz.

Since this week I've only got one title on my pull list, I'm not sure if I'll be driving to my local comic book shop, Acme Comics in Longwood, Florida. I might save gas and wait until next week, when it'll be payday. I'll see how it goes.

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Issue #135: Comic Books For The Week Of Wednesday, October 5, 2011:

Invincible #83 (Skybound/Image)
Action Comics #2 (DC)

Invincible #83 (Skybound/Image) *  *  *  *


Invincible learns a shocking secret, then continues to adjust to his changing home life with Atom Eve. Two of Invincible's arch villains go through life altering events, and Robot and Monster Girl struggle to adjust to like back on Earth.

Mark is still going through a period of adjustment in his career as a superhero. I still wonder if the setbacks he suffered in recent issues are consequences from the end of the Viltrumite War. How and when he will emerge from his funk is unknown. It's not looking like it's going to happen any time soon. We still don't know what tragedies Robot and Monster Girl suffered elsewhere. I wonder how Cecil is going to use his new "assets" in future crises.

This storyline after the Viltrumite War seems like it's setting up future plotlines, but in the capable hands of Robert Kirkman and company, it's far from boring. Each issue in this "quiet" story builds more anticipation for when things will heat up again for Invincible. As Robert Kirkman has shown before, it will happen, and sooner rather than later.

Action Comics #2 (DC) *  *  *  *


As the cover shows, superman is now in the hand of Government forces. And it's not hard to guess who the bald guy is in the upper left corner in the background. Superman shows he can dish it out as well as he takes it.We're introduced to Dr. Irons and John Corben, so I wonder how long it will be before we meet their alter egos, as we knew them in their last continuities.

Just like the first issue, this one lives up to the title. There's a lot of action between Superman and Army troops. I like Rags Morales' art, except for one panel each where Superman and Lois look off. Superman seems a little small in one panel, and Lois seems to have a stronger chin in another, resembling a European woman more than the Lois Lane we're familiar with elsewhere in the issue. I'm still pleased with this issue. I like where this story is going, so I guess I'll wait until the second storyline before having a final opinion about this new Man of Steel. So far, so good.

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From The Comic Shop #42: Saturday, October 8, 2011:

On a very rainy Saturday, I didn't get anything extra from my local comic book shop, Acme Comics, in Longwood, Florida. If you read my updated pull list post, you'll see that my list maxes out my comic book budget. So I can't afford to buy any extra titles or back issues. But these two tiles should be some good reading:

Invincible #83 (Skybound/Image)
Action Comics #2 (DC)

Invincible is always a great read, but I'm saving the second issue of Action Comics until last, hoping that it is as good as the first issue.

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