Ruse #24: This is not a spectacular issue, though it isn't bad. What makes this issue cool is the cover. I've posted it below with what I presume is the inspiration for the cover, "Gossip" by Norman Rockwell. Now, I'm a big Rockwell fan, and I would have enjoyed the cover regardless, but the story follows the cover perfectly, and that is what really makes this one. In addition, they remembered to let the detectives do some detective work in this issue, so overall this is above the norm for this book. It's a shame, with the improvements over the last two issues, that this book has been canceled. 
Way of the Rat #18: As long as I'm looking at Crossgen, I might as well review one of the few non-canceled CG books. Johnson's art is wonderful, and the story is strong. The witticism of Po Po is fun to read ("Your level of moronic behavior demands a witness"). And Boon may be an idiot, but he's a great hero in the traditional sense. Yes, despite everything piled against it, I still like this book.
Still to review: Green Lantern, JLA, Age of Bronze, and Amelia Rules.
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