That’s My Bag
Wonder Woman #18: I’ve never seen Diana in love before that didn’t look like some American chick in love. But Diana isn’t American, so the way she shows her affections shouldn’t be common. Once again, Gail Simone shows how well she can write Wonder Woman’s character. No matter that the Khunds find her (Wonder Woman) to be hideous. A
Gutsville #3: FINALLY!!!!!! I’m still no clearer on who the NoSunMan is nor what Gutsville is inside, but the plot seems to hinge on a giant, magic, glowing uvula. Yeah, I’m not kidding. A+
Serenity: Better Days #1: I’m hoping that this isn’t why it’s taken three and a half years for Joss to write 24 issues of Amazing X-Men and two issues of Runaways, because (and, oh Lord, I know some angry brownshirt is gonna send me hate mail for this) is wasn’t worth it. There’s something about “untold chapters” I mistrust, especially when the movie left with so many other, newer stories to be told. C
Cemetery Blues #1 – 2: I picked this up on a whim and was pleased that my money wasn’t wasted (I’m usually a girl who likes a sure thing). The story begins in medias res – not my favorite technique – but the characters, their motivations and associated conflicts are easy to suss out. Strong uses of legends drew me in and kept me reading. I didn’t learn the why of everything, but I did learn how funny the word “flimsy” can be in certain situations. A
And in the coolest news I’ve heard in days, Manhunter returns this July with #31! Can I get an “All right!”?
