It’s pretty often my gut reactions to something is wrong and, while I still feel that the initial look at the Green Lantern costume from the upcoming film looks like shit, I have to say that this Entertainment Tonight clip has me excited for the movie. The suit looks a lot better than expected, and I mean…Kilowog! C’mon. Flick’s gonna be awesome, it looks like.
Days Missing: Kestus #1 (Of 5)
Archaia and Roddenberry Productions are proud to present the thrilling sequel to the critically acclaimed series Days Missing. Days Missing: Kestus continues the saga of The Steward, a mysterious being whose ability to “fold” days of time has resulted in critical human events being absent from our historical record. Their existence is not remembered…but the occurrences of these days have forever changed the course of our evolution. Since humanity’s birth, The Steward has stood as a guiding force for our species. But now, he is not alone! The emergence of the ancient being, Kestus, may put everything he knows in question, and the the future of those he means to protect in jeopardy.
As if there was any doubt that this would be the recommended pull for this week! The original Days Missing blew me away to the point that I still haven’t shut up about it some 10 months later. The sequel has run in to a series of delays, but all signs point to the first issue finally releasing this week. We’ll be keeping an eye out for this one, and you should too!!
Update – Hey look, a preview!
Superman: Earth One
Writer J. Michael Straczynski
Art Shane Davis
Inks Sandra Hope
Colors Barbara Ciardo
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When I said “Pull this book!” about Superman: Earth One, I was expecting something new, fresh and exciting. But now that I’ve read it, all I’ve got to say is “What’s the point?”
Don’t get me wrong, it’s still a good read. It’s a well written story by Straczynski, and Shane Davis’ art is absolutely gorgeous (aside from Clark’s really creepy smile towards the end). But it’s the same story we’ve seen time and time again whenever someone tries to revolutionize The Man of Steel. Clark Kent shows up in Metropolis, except he’s less aww shucks and more teenage wangst, and after trying his hand at several dozen jobs that would earn him plenty of money, still winds up as a newspaper reporter for the Daily Planet (not the Daily Star, as Earth One Superman has traditionally worked at). And that’s my one major complaint about this story.
After all the hyping, after these great hopes that we were getting something new and unique, we’ve basically gotten the same Superman story that’s been told for decades, but with a younger cast and more angst. Why isn’t there something new presented here? There are plenty of other DC Multiverse Earths to use as a basis for Superman stories, so why the one that is identical to ours? Then we get a swerve as Straczynski introduces the story’s primary villain Tyrell, who claims responsibility for destroying Krypton. Now, credit where credit is due: this is, at least, different. The problem is Tyrell is a boring villain. There’s some attempt to give him a technological slant, but really all he does is provide some big ships for Superman to bust up.
While Superman: Earth One is still a decent story, it feels pointless and repetitive, like ground we’ve already treaded long ago. It feels like an attempt to create a DC styled Ultimate Universe in the wake of the mostly failed All-Star line, but fails at this too. The attempt to create a younger, edgier Superman in such a similar world is a good one, but the lack of any real difference from modern continuity renders this book ultimately pointless.
RETURN OF THE DAPPER MEN Original Graphic Novel Hardcover
Retail Price: $24.95 U.S.
Page Count: 128 pages
Format: hardcover, 9.5” x 11”, full color
On-sale Date: November 17, 2010
Written by Jim McCann
Illustrated by Janet Lee
Cover by Janet LeeWelcome to Anoreve, a world in between time, where children have played so long it’s almost become work, machines have worked so long they have begun to play and all the clocks have stopped at the same time. This is how this land has remained, until 314 dapper-looking gentlemen rain down from the sky and set off in different directions to start the world again. Now Ayden, the only boy to still ask questions; Zoe, the robot girl all other machines hold dear; and the Dapper Man known only as “41” must discover what happened that made time stop, understand what their true places are in this world, and learn what “tomorrow” really means. The sun is setting for the first time in memory, and once that happens, everything changes.
RETURN OF THE DAPPER MEN is a visually stunning fairy tale that combines steampunk with fantasy and science fiction with Renaissance style, brought to life from the minds of award-winning playwright and comic book writer Jim McCann (NEW AVENGERS: THE REUNION) and critically acclaimed visual artist Janet Lee. Together these two have created a world where J.M. Barrie, Lewis Carroll and Maurice Sendak meet Jim Henson and Tim Burton. All sharply dressed in a pin-stripe suit and a dapper bowler hat. Tick tock, time is about to start.
All Ages
