Rapid Reviews - 19 November 2003 - Part V

WildGuard #3: I kept thinking that this was issue four. This is the first mini-series that I really feel like I'm getting more than I am. Maybe it's just the number of characters. Each one stands out, yet there are so many of them. As with last issue, the person I've been voting for turns out to be a little... less than I was hoping for. Heh. In a good way, I think. At least the voting it over now (I think). So the rest of the series is just sitting back and enjoying it. And I assure you that I'm enjoying it so far.

Smallville #5: Good interview with John Glover. You can practically hear him slipping into character. The Kal story, "Sojourn" was good... Clark with no morals, loose in Metropolis. Bad boy indeed. Whitney's last story was also good. Had he made it out, he would have recovered, but as it was he died a hero. Overall, not too bad if you aren't expecting too much.

Batman: Detective #27: Very very cool. Nice artwork, nice pacing, and wonderful in-jokes to tweak the "real" continuity. In particular I was amused by the famous "criminals are a superstitious, cowardly lot" bit about him considering his possible costume, and what changed in this world. Heh. I was not expecting the final showdown, nor was I ever certain about a couple of characters. When the story finished, though, it all was wrapped up nicely. A very good Elseworld.

Next week: Usagi Yojimbo, Amazing Spider-Man, Batman Adventures, Superman: The Kansas Sighting, Empire, Green Lantern, JLA, JLA-Z, and JLA/Avengers.