It's New Comic Book Wednesday!
Kyle is cornered by a lantern of every color as rings from their corps groups have left (killed) their owners and "chosen" Kyle. SPOILER ALERT: Because he can't defeat them on his own, the one Lantern who understands it wasn't Kyle's doing, Saint Walker, helps him ditch the rest and head to Oa. Thinking he'll find answers and support there, Kyle encounters only a brainwashed Ganthet and a vicious circle of Guardians.
This storyline is going very slowly, just like the introduction of Justice League. And like that series, I'm tied to this one because of my history with Green Lantern and the Corps (and Star Sapphire). Still, I like the concept and am very interested in seeing where it goes.
I was intrigued by the Guardians in this issue. The brainwashing of Ganthet was bizarre for sure and seemed a little uncharacteristic for the Guardians (although following their "off-limits ban" of Oa to any lantern other than Green was most likely the first sign). While they maintain they merely removed Ganthet's emotion which was impairing his logical judgment, they made him less like Spock and more like the Terminator. They way the Guardians came at Kyle like crazed pit bulls was pretty comical. I think I've seen this little guy in the basement of American Horror Story house.
And Red Lantern vomit is very entertaining. Next time someone asks me what I'd want if I had a superpower, I think I might respond with something like, "The ability to harness my rage in order to fly and create matter from it's energy. Oh, yah. And to have high-velocity, acidic projectile vomit." Mmm.
What I'm trying to figure out is what happens to Kyle when the rings assault him. Sure, his outfit is KILLER (I might actually consider this for Halloween next year), but what kind of power does he wield? He can handle it, no doubt. I mean, for chrissakes, he was Ion (ok maybe not in this relaunch). Or maybe this is their version of Ion FOR the relaunch. Time will tell.
Lastly, what's with the Orange lantern on the cover? By their own admission, there is only one orange lantern, Larfleeze. Since his ring has chosen Kyle, Larfleeze must be dead. So what's this Humpty Dumpty looking Avarice entity? Was it merely to have the entire spectrum represented?
This storyline is going very slowly, just like the introduction of Justice League. And like that series, I'm tied to this one because of my history with Green Lantern and the Corps (and Star Sapphire). Still, I like the concept and am very interested in seeing where it goes.
And Red Lantern vomit is very entertaining. Next time someone asks me what I'd want if I had a superpower, I think I might respond with something like, "The ability to harness my rage in order to fly and create matter from it's energy. Oh, yah. And to have high-velocity, acidic projectile vomit." Mmm.
What I'm trying to figure out is what happens to Kyle when the rings assault him. Sure, his outfit is KILLER (I might actually consider this for Halloween next year), but what kind of power does he wield? He can handle it, no doubt. I mean, for chrissakes, he was Ion (ok maybe not in this relaunch). Or maybe this is their version of Ion FOR the relaunch. Time will tell.Lastly, what's with the Orange lantern on the cover? By their own admission, there is only one orange lantern, Larfleeze. Since his ring has chosen Kyle, Larfleeze must be dead. So what's this Humpty Dumpty looking Avarice entity? Was it merely to have the entire spectrum represented?
Teen Titans #2
Robin and Wonder Girl continue to evade NOWHERE while trying to keep super human teens safe. They learn about a "new" teen superhuman, "Skitter" who is one crazy giant bug. I hate bugs. This is not a character who appeals to me.
I'm not sure I'm interested in this. I want to be, but they are taking their time recruiting and building the TT team. I'm starting to see a pattern with this relaunch: slow, slow, slow, BAM! I've decided I'm giving all these arcs three issues to impress me until I cut them off. They better start hustling or they may lose me. I was so much more intrigued by the Kid Flash/ Solstice side-story here than I was by the main plot. Hopefully things start to pick up once the entire team is assembled.
I have to admit I am enjoying the humor and comic jabs they interject in many of the books. While investigating a meta-human sighting, Tim Drake goes out to the mall in his Green Lantern shirt. I guess even comic books are not against pointing out the marketing value of comic books. Since it's halloween, the mall is littered with "extras" parading around in and trying on costumes of superheroes. Here a Batgirl, there a Superman.. Look out above! It's a Scarecrow!
One think I will say, the art here is MUCH better than in Superboy. You'd think they'd share pencillers or at least find two of the same caliber for books with so much crossover. I'm not complaining though, because this artwork is so much better and I like this series better. If I'm going to let one of the two go, it will definitely be Superboy. I can get enough of my fix here. Too bad this team can't draw both series.
Next time will tell. By issues #3, I'll be making my cuts. I'm hoping introducing Solstice and Bunker, and getting the team going, will keep me on this book. Like I said, I WANT to like it.
Even though I hate bugs.
I'm not sure I'm interested in this. I want to be, but they are taking their time recruiting and building the TT team. I'm starting to see a pattern with this relaunch: slow, slow, slow, BAM! I've decided I'm giving all these arcs three issues to impress me until I cut them off. They better start hustling or they may lose me. I was so much more intrigued by the Kid Flash/ Solstice side-story here than I was by the main plot. Hopefully things start to pick up once the entire team is assembled.
I have to admit I am enjoying the humor and comic jabs they interject in many of the books. While investigating a meta-human sighting, Tim Drake goes out to the mall in his Green Lantern shirt. I guess even comic books are not against pointing out the marketing value of comic books. Since it's halloween, the mall is littered with "extras" parading around in and trying on costumes of superheroes. Here a Batgirl, there a Superman.. Look out above! It's a Scarecrow!
One think I will say, the art here is MUCH better than in Superboy. You'd think they'd share pencillers or at least find two of the same caliber for books with so much crossover. I'm not complaining though, because this artwork is so much better and I like this series better. If I'm going to let one of the two go, it will definitely be Superboy. I can get enough of my fix here. Too bad this team can't draw both series.
Next time will tell. By issues #3, I'll be making my cuts. I'm hoping introducing Solstice and Bunker, and getting the team going, will keep me on this book. Like I said, I WANT to like it.
Even though I hate bugs.
Watch out for this week's mini-digis: Oh, I give up! You'll see them when you see them. :)
Next week: Red Lantern #3, Stormwatch #3
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