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| May 30th 2008 |
I’m going to start with saying that I absolutely loved the first issue of Final Crisis,
but I’m going to back that up by letting you know that I also love books that reference small
things that have happened in other titles. I think it’s just excitement of seeing that one
weapon that was left behind by a troll in one episode is actually being used to defeat the big
bad at the end of the season (I swear the first person who gets that reference and emails
me back is going to get a free comic on me), it’s just the little details that were left in the
background and suddenly all come together at the end to form one BIG PICTURE that
excites me.
but I’m going to back that up by letting you know that I also love books that reference small
things that have happened in other titles. I think it’s just excitement of seeing that one
weapon that was left behind by a troll in one episode is actually being used to defeat the big
bad at the end of the season (I swear the first person who gets that reference and emails
me back is going to get a free comic on me), it’s just the little details that were left in the
background and suddenly all come together at the end to form one BIG PICTURE that
excites me.
Now having that said, if you aren’t a regular DCU reader you’re
going to be lost as hell in this book. I really hate to say that
because I think a SUMMER EVENT book should at least have a
proper introduction for a ‘noob’ to get their groove on and dive
into the book. Unfortunately for those of you not familiar with
the happenings of the DCU Grant Morrison just totally assumes
you know what he’s talking about and goes with it, which I felt
left this inaccessible for a new reader.
I’ve only one other complaint about FC, I had a hard time
choosing between JG Jones’ rocking covers (ok, I bought
both). The man wowed us with his beautiful covers on 52 and
proves that he can do gorgeous interior work as well. Jones
shows us his diversity by easily floating between the savage
dawn of time, the depths of space and extraordinary lush
interiors of the Hall of Justice. He has no problem taking on
anything that Morrison threw at him to draw and if you’ve read
anything Morrison has written, Jones is going to have a lot to
deal with.
going to be lost as hell in this book. I really hate to say that
because I think a SUMMER EVENT book should at least have a
proper introduction for a ‘noob’ to get their groove on and dive
into the book. Unfortunately for those of you not familiar with
the happenings of the DCU Grant Morrison just totally assumes
you know what he’s talking about and goes with it, which I felt
left this inaccessible for a new reader.
I’ve only one other complaint about FC, I had a hard time
choosing between JG Jones’ rocking covers (ok, I bought
both). The man wowed us with his beautiful covers on 52 and
proves that he can do gorgeous interior work as well. Jones
shows us his diversity by easily floating between the savage
dawn of time, the depths of space and extraordinary lush
interiors of the Hall of Justice. He has no problem taking on
anything that Morrison threw at him to draw and if you’ve read
anything Morrison has written, Jones is going to have a lot to
deal with.
Grant Morrison starts it right where all stories should start, the beginning, but this beginning
is at the dawn of time where cavemen court by dragging their women folk away and New
Gods wait for the perfect boy. Wait; there weren’t any New Gods in prehistoric time. That
Grant Morrison is always trying to pull a fast one on us.
While one New God is watching and waiting for something another lies dead in an alley and
the little blue dudes from OA have called in Green Lantern Stewart 2814.2 to secure the area.
From there the story slowly starts to take off as Morrison unfolds bits and pieces of ploy that
have been planted in the DCU over the past year.
While I don’t think I can stress how much I enjoyed this book, it just doesn’t seem to be
written for someone that’s looking to start reading DC comics with this event. It really kills me
to say that, but I’d only read this if you’ve been a regular for the DCU.
is at the dawn of time where cavemen court by dragging their women folk away and New
Gods wait for the perfect boy. Wait; there weren’t any New Gods in prehistoric time. That
Grant Morrison is always trying to pull a fast one on us.
While one New God is watching and waiting for something another lies dead in an alley and
the little blue dudes from OA have called in Green Lantern Stewart 2814.2 to secure the area.
From there the story slowly starts to take off as Morrison unfolds bits and pieces of ploy that
have been planted in the DCU over the past year.
While I don’t think I can stress how much I enjoyed this book, it just doesn’t seem to be
written for someone that’s looking to start reading DC comics with this event. It really kills me
to say that, but I’d only read this if you’ve been a regular for the DCU.
A common dream bonds the “Trinity” of the DC
Universe together at the start of DC’s new weekly series
properly titled Trinity.
While last week brought us DC’s mythos heavy summer
event, Final Crisis, Trinity is a fresh user friendly weekly
comic that completely surprised me. Not much has been
said about Trinity besides that it focuses on a dream that
brings DC’s BIG THREE (Superman, Wonder Woman and my
all time favorite Batman) together in a rip roaring fun book
that as far as I can tell has no projected end. Well, I thought
that plan sounded a bit lame, but after reading the first issue
I’ve completely changed my mind.
The story starts with a disembodied voice screaming to be
let go of his bonds that have embedded into the universe,
but what’s interesting about that is that he’s also managed
to reach Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman in their
dreams. But instead of each of them having the same
dream, he’s sent them visions that they can each identify
with and easily understand the urgency that this space dude
is expressing.
Universe together at the start of DC’s new weekly series
properly titled Trinity.
While last week brought us DC’s mythos heavy summer
event, Final Crisis, Trinity is a fresh user friendly weekly
comic that completely surprised me. Not much has been
said about Trinity besides that it focuses on a dream that
brings DC’s BIG THREE (Superman, Wonder Woman and my
all time favorite Batman) together in a rip roaring fun book
that as far as I can tell has no projected end. Well, I thought
that plan sounded a bit lame, but after reading the first issue
I’ve completely changed my mind.
The story starts with a disembodied voice screaming to be
let go of his bonds that have embedded into the universe,
but what’s interesting about that is that he’s also managed
to reach Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman in their
dreams. But instead of each of them having the same
dream, he’s sent them visions that they can each identify
with and easily understand the urgency that this space dude
is expressing.
| June 4th 2008 |
Unfortunately, the message of distress is lost on the super heroes since they can’t
seem to make heads or tales of what is going on OR why they were singled out to heed
the dreams.
Now here’s where I became surprised…..Busiek’s writing is completely light and
entertaining and when you couple that with Bagley’s delightful artwork I had an
incredibly fun time reading this book. Truthfully I was hoping DC would have taken a
break from the weekly formula for a few months, but after this wonderful opener I can’t
wait till next week to read what happens next.
After the closing of the main story in Trinity we’ve got the added treat of a follow up
story written by Busiek with Nicieza which has a bit more to do with the main book then
originally let on.
I know I have the habit to not read the follow up story in books, but trust me you want to
read this as it sets up what seems to be the villains for Trinity.
It’s all a very smart move on DC’s part with this book, since it is completely user friendly
and you don’t have to know a single thing about what’s going on in the DCU.
Great Story, Great Art. Pick it up guys.
seem to make heads or tales of what is going on OR why they were singled out to heed
the dreams.
Now here’s where I became surprised…..Busiek’s writing is completely light and
entertaining and when you couple that with Bagley’s delightful artwork I had an
incredibly fun time reading this book. Truthfully I was hoping DC would have taken a
break from the weekly formula for a few months, but after this wonderful opener I can’t
wait till next week to read what happens next.
After the closing of the main story in Trinity we’ve got the added treat of a follow up
story written by Busiek with Nicieza which has a bit more to do with the main book then
originally let on.
I know I have the habit to not read the follow up story in books, but trust me you want to
read this as it sets up what seems to be the villains for Trinity.
It’s all a very smart move on DC’s part with this book, since it is completely user friendly
and you don’t have to know a single thing about what’s going on in the DCU.
Great Story, Great Art. Pick it up guys.