We can burn brighter than the sun

[brilligspoons]

I'm back on the comics wagon - which, honestly, is the best wagon to be on, and you can't tell me otherwise, shut up - so guess what? Yes, you get to read my reactions to new issues, etc. I'm sure you're all very psyched about my super in depth analysis. And by "super in depth analysis," I mean "I'll either be flailing about like an idiot or pouting over how dumb a story is." How I roll, yo.

So these are the titles I'm currently reading:
-The Avengers
-American Vampire
-Scarlet
-Wonder Woman
-Batgirl
-Batwoman
-Suicide Squad
-Birds of Prey
-I, Vampire
-Justice League Dark

And I'm contemplating adding the two main post-Schism X-Men comics to my pull list, but. :\ When I have some spare cash, I'm going to pick up whatever trades are going to get me caught up on the last 10-15 years and go from there. I feel like that'll give me an idea of whether or not it's worth my time and money to stay current with that universe.

(On pocky_slash's recommendation, I did buy the "God Loves, Man Kills" trade on Friday. I have yet to finish it, but jesus christ, that is some fucking awesome storytelling.)

And in case any of you are going, "But Margaret, those are DC TITLES on your pull list!" Yes. Yes, they are. I've been wanting to get into DC for a while now, and while I've been sort of silently side-eyeing a lot of the things happening with the new 52, I saw them as my way in? And as with the X-Men comics, I intend on going back and picking up trades eventually. For now, though, I'm just gonna fly with these.

Okay. That established. None of the following has spoilers, as far as I know.

BATGIRL

This is one of the titles I've been side-eyeing, despite having very little familiarity with Barbara Gordon other than what pop culture and friends who are DC fanatics have provided me with. I don't understand a couple of things, mostly having to do with why they decided to take Babs out of the wheelchair and make her Batgirl again. This isn't to say it won't end up being a good story, I'm just confused, I guess. But whatever.

I wasn't actually thrilled with the first issue - thought it was pretty weak from a writing perspective. I'm going to stay with it for a little while longer to see if it picks up, but, uh. Yeah. Slightly disappointed. Oh well.

BATWOMAN

Also pretty bored by the first issue, despite my love for Kate. The art is pretty amazing, though, so that helped keep my attention. Again, I'll give this one another couple issues and reevaluate then.

SUICIDE SQUAD

Of the #1s I've read so far, this one has the most intriguing start as far as I'm concerned. And, okay, I love Harley and the way she's drawn. THERE, I SAID IT. I know I should probably be pissed about her costume and the male gaze and all that, but I'm not because she's lovely, and I want to read ALL the comics about her blowing shit up while wearing skimpy clothing.

THE END

BIRDS OF PREY

I...really need to read all of the trades. Like, yesterday. And I'm excited to see where the story is going, and the art is pretty, and and and. Yeah. <3

WONDER WOMAN

Good heavens, there was some BLOOD and GUTS going on in this issue. I am totally okay with this, and, guys, I really love me some Diana. She's just so badass, you know? I'm not even sure I care about the story, I just want to see her being awesome all the time.

I, Vampire and Justice League Dark aren't out yet, but I'm sure I'll write about them in the future. And now -

AMERICAN VAMPIRE

My feelings about this series, you guys. It's just so good, and I can't understand why you all aren't out there reading it right NOW. Well, I mean, I guess if you don't like vampires? But that's a dumb reason to be missing out on a really well-written story and some seriously fantastic art. Just. *FLAIL* Pearl continues to be awesome, I'm still smitten with Skinner Sweet (lovable psychotic bastard vampire that he is), and the universe is so WONDERFUL.

Plus, I read the first 3 issues of AV: Survival of the Fittest last night, and Felicia Book is my FUCKING FAVORITE, okay? Not to mention the Nazi vampires! And Cashel and his son! IT'S REALLY GOOD. REALLY, REALLY GOOD, AND I NEED #4 AND #5 IMMEDIATELY. :DDD

Erm, yeah.

Need to catch up on Avengers still (11 issues behiiiiiind, what is wrong with me?!), so that's all I have for you right now.

In conclusion: Comics! I love them!

Comments

[fluffygremlin.livejournal.com]

I wish I had the time to get into comics the way I did when I was in college. I am so far behind on anything going on anymore it's just sad.

[brilligspoons.livejournal.com]

My comics reading has been sporadic in the past - mostly I read X-Men here and there as a kid when I could get my hands on them, and then in high school and college I was almost strictly a manga girl - but I've been really into them for a little over a year now. Playing catch-up is HARD and expensive, but. *shrug*

[80sgirlie.livejournal.com]

Harley blowing shit up in skimpy clothing is always fun. DO NOT let anyone tell you differently.

[brilligspoons.livejournal.com]

SHE IS SO MUCH FUN. You should check out that title, dude - but probably not from the place that wouldn't even order the book for you. That's just awful. Or you could just read it when you come visit next month.

[80sgirlie.livejournal.com]

I'll also have to wait until I have money to check it out. Apparently my online banking lied to me and caused me to think I have more money than I actually do. Thank goodness Mom checks my account periodically when bored at work.

Anyways, yeah that place really annoyed me. I was looking for the last two issues in the Gotham Girls mini-series. The guy was all, "They don't print it anymore." Well, you own a comic book store, you don't have resources besides DC directly? Really? I doubt that.

Are the three of us definitely doing this next month? I haven't heard anything about it in about a week. Also, it's your move in Words by Post.

[brilligspoons.livejournal.com]

I mean, I'd like you guys to come up! You and Tristan need to coordinate it, though, and just tell me for sure if you are or not.

[80sgirlie.livejournal.com]

Will do. I'll get in contact with him and see if he still wants to do it, and if he was able to rework his schedule. Let you know as soon as I know something!

[brilligspoons.livejournal.com]

Okeydokey!

[momebie.livejournal.com]

I NEED TO CATCH UP WITH AMERICAN VAMPIRE AGAIN LIKE NO ONE'S BUSINESS. AND ALSO READ THAT SPLINTER COMIC THAT'S SET IN WWII. SO MANY COMICS. NO TIME.

[brilligspoons.livejournal.com]

YES, YES YOU DO. I still need to get issues 15 and 16, but through 14 - hnnngggg SO GOOD. And the splinter comic is where I'm getting my love of Felicia Book from. SHE IS THE GREATEST, KL. SO WONDERFUL.