First one was "Batman Arkham City #4" written by Paul Dini and illustrated by Carlos D'Anda.
I have been following this series pretty regularly--I am so excited about the game coming out that the comics are a perfect way to tide me over until then. This was probably my least favorite of those released so far. It just wasn't as exciting or enlightening or anything as the other three have been; far from a bad issue. I noticed that Poison Ivy is still in that panty get-up from the last game.
I wasn't really feeling it in the last game; not really feeling it in comic form either. I don't like that often female characters are reduced to their sexuality. I know, I know: How much can I really complain when games and comics have long been considered boy territory? But still, creators should know that more and more girls are getting into these mediums, and it would be nice to see SOME characters treated with a little more respect, ya know?
And before you say it--yeah, I know that boys have dealt with bulging codpieces without complaining; but you can hardly say that the rippling muscles and protruding package of Batman really that comparable to Poison Ivy's camel toe or Selina Kyle's pleather outfit that only zips to the navel.
All minor complaints aside, I really did enjoy the issue. Hugo Strange is a great villain for me because I am familiar enough with the name to recognize him, but not enough that I can't learn more, ya know? When you pick the really big names (like Joker) as the main bad guy, you are attracting a more casual audience with the series players, but everyone and their dog has an opinion over the interpretation of the character. Since Arkham Asylum all ready hooked us, I am really excited to see a "lesser known", but not a nobody, bad guy behind the helm.
Also, I would kill for those Batman and Joker converses. Advertising is working fellas; those are badass.
Second comic: "Fear Itself #5" written by the much beloved Matt Fraction, illustrated by Stuart Immonen (whom I am a big fan of--does great action scenes).
Iron Man down there as a blacksmith, pounding the sword...pretty fantastic, visually. ...Pretty fantastic no matter how you slice it. I would love to see a sword-wielding Tony.
Okay, in both this issue and in Arkham City, I am still seeing ads of Ryan Reynolds as Green Lantern promoting milk...can we PLEASE move away from these? Heck, you know what I would rather see? Chris Hemsworth shirtless drinking milk.
Want milk? Hells yes.
"You one-eyed bellowing beard you" is what I am going to call my husband from now on. Seriously--that was awesome. Tony should get drunk more--Drunk Tony was fun. Drunk Tony is Drunk Mike. I wondered briefly how proficient he would be at making Asgardian weapons while snockered off his face, but let's be honest here: he was able to pull off being Iron Man all those years that he had brief moments of sobriety. He actually seems to be a little bit better at brilliance when under the influence. I hope he doesn't fall back into the habit though--it would be a weak plot ploy, I think.
I know that Thor is entitled to his own opinion...but I had always hoped that he at least respected Bruce Banner, ya know? Calling Hulk a great pain in the ass is far from unfair, but they used to be teammates. Matters to me, even if it doesn't matter to them.
Super impressed with Ben being able to overcome the spirit thing within him and not attacking the kids. Haven't seen anybody else do it, even when Betty tried to get through to Bruce. Maybe it was just because he was dying...I mean, Mjolnir is everything that is badass.
Not sure how I feel about the Steve Rogers combat helmet look--if it at least coordinated, I would feel much more certain about it. But it is green and the rest of his costume is red, white, and blue...it sticks out uncomfortably. Awesome: "Your dad couldn't. Figure you can't either."
Hasn't Magneto all ready done the floating island "bow before me" thing? Would have been a lot more impressive if Mags hadn't beaten him to it first.
There is someone with the Avengers that I am not recognizing. Male, black and white suit, red disc in the middle of his chest, mirrored on his belt. Seems to have a mohawk on his suit, standing next to Jessica Jones.
Was The Shield just broken?!?! Surely they can make a back-up/replacement, but....but....Cap's Shield!!!!
Cap never gives up, even when the odds are insurmountable. I really respect that about the dude, I really do--it's why everyone never hesitates to follow his lead unquestioningly. But when Spider-Man asked if he could go home and be with his family for what could be the end of the world? Just because everyone you love is dead Steve doesn't mean you can be heartless. My heart goes out to Luke and Jessica since Danielle is with fuckin Squirrel Girl.
And yes--you have to proceed such a ridiculous concept with fuckin. Fuckin Squirrel Girl.
What the tits are Franklin Richards's power? Because it look like Fuck-All.
Damn--when Steve gives up, when Thor is so exhausted he collapses on his feet....we are boned. Like, totally boned.
Those are the two comics I noticed in my Dropbox--I will keep reading later; the kids are getting a little restless. Also, when did Gabriel get naked? I should go dress him.....
Ahh!
--Andie~
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