IT'S ALRIGHT MA, I'M ONLY READING! NEW COMICS 11.30.2011

The QUALITY, POTENTIAL and CRAP for comics that were released 11.30.2011.  A small week and no CRAP.  I hope there is never a week where everything is CRAP.  I guess it's possible.  Better to stay positive.

QUALITY

DAREDEVIL #6

Mark Waid is really hitting on something with this title.  The portrayal of Daredevil having to constantly overcome his disabilities and how he really uses his powers gives this book it's life.  Kind of reminds me of Grant Morrison's Dick Grayson as Batman during Morrison's "Batman and Robin," run.  I have a feeling Waid's Daredevil and Rucka's Punisher are going to collide very shortly with what is going down in "The Punisher."  Issue #6 was the end of the first story arc, so if you missed it, don't miss the next arc starting with issue #7.  Daredevil the way he should be written and drawn.

SPACEMAN #2 OF 9

2 Issues in and Azzarello and Risso are weaving another classic.  If this series isn't nominated for an Eisner at some point that would be a mistake.  Sci-fi meets the criminal underworld, meets reality T.V.  The main character Orson is already one of my favs of the year.  The play on language in this book is only something that could be attempted and pulled off in a comic.  Movies eat your heart out.

ULTIMATES #4

Every single issue out does the last.  This series is building past epic and I don't know if the pages can contain the plot and art.  As Hickman continually out does himself (and past Ultimates writers) so does Mr. Esad Ribic's art and Dean White's colouring.  Ribic really impresses and he better stay on this book with Hickman for years.  I did not read Ultimate Fallout #4, where the reveal of the creator of the Children of Tomorrow was actually made.  So, when I read the last page of this issue and the creator revealed himself to Thor, my jaw dropped and I re-read the issue.  That does not happen often and it is still so exciting that comics can pull the rug out from under you when you least expect it.  EPIC!





POTENTIAL

FF#12

Now we have two FF related titles both by Hickman.  This is a good thing.  Both books will weave together and continue to build towards "All hope lies in Doom."  Essential reading.   The art from Bobillo though is pretty poor.  The book is about a think tank group of kids, but the art doesn't have to be "kiddie."  There are no children reading FF stuff right now.  Bring back Dale Eaglesham.

Cheers for reading!