Archard's Agents #1: Definitely good to read this one before reading Ruse, although it doesn't necessarily answer all the questions you might have. In any case, I got a preview copy of this a long time ago, and enjoyed the story then. It was just as fun on the re-read. 3 1/2 electric eels.
Ruse #15: Best-Cliffhanger-Ever! Ok, maybe not, but certainly a fun one. This is definitely not a jumping on point, as much of the first half of the issue is taken up with characters we were introduced to earlier. I'd say it would be impossible to understand by a new reader, as it was difficult for me to understand and I've read every issue. 3 sturgeon.
Gotham Girls #5: It finally ends with a lot more fighting and a little detective work. Not the best animated-based series ever, but not bad. 3 clams.
League of Extraordinary Gentlemen II #4: I really wasn't that interested in Allan and Mina's relationship, and I could've done without all the sordid scenes. In fact, I still have a strong urge to scrub my eyes with scouring pads and stinging soap. Indeed, that bit pretty much wiped out the rest of the story for me. I'm only left with the question of who young Jimmy Grey is. At the time of this writing, Jess Nevin's Remarkable Notes do not answer that question. 2 sea slugs.
Still saving for last and not yet reviewed: Opposite Forces #2 and The Witch and the Jackal #2. Sandwalk Adventures #5 didn't make it to my shop, although I have news that other shops got it. Insert obligatory curse at Diamond here.
Dirk Deppey has pointed out in his Journalista Blog that the press releases being put out by Marvel are basically lies, as they don't figure in adjusted sales figures, which for at least the last three months have put DC Comics on top of the sales charts instead of Marvel. Like Dirk, I'd like to see the comic fan press reporting more heavily on the adjusted sales, as those tell a different story than the initial pre-orders, which will favor Marvel until more readers drop Marvel because they can't get their comics consistently.
Tonight Tonight by The Smashing Pumpkins. Not only a cool song, but it has one of the best music videos ever made to go with it.
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