Rapid Reviews - 5 November 2003 - Part V

Supreme Power #4: I really don't like the cover. Instead of looking menacing, Nighthawk looks silly. Like a guy in a chicken suit that wasn't even smart enough to get the color right. Basically, his mask is ugly. Really ugly. As for the rest, this is a decent issue. I do have a small problem with the "bugged-out eyes" syndrome among people in this book. I swear, every few pages somebody's eyes bug out. I hope this is the last issue that focuses heavily on Hyperion, as he really isn't that interesting, and he seems to make people's eyes bug out..

Justice League Adventures #25: From repairing a satellite in space to the planet Rann! This issue just ripped along, never stopping for a breath. In fact, it read like a really good Silver Age tale, with a lot happening, and not much in padding. Add in a multiple cliff-hanger ending, and you've got one of the best in this series so far.

Usagi Yojimbo #70: Jotaro really knows how to throw rocks. He could be pitcher on a baseball team. And I love Usagi's greeting Gorogoro and Jotaro's reaction. "You know him?" "Of course! I know everybody!" Heh. As usual, the letter column was a good read. Always a consistently strong book.

Coming November 12th (according to the advance shipping list) for me to review: Ruse, Conan the Legend, Generations III, Aquaman, Fallen Angel, Green Arrow, H-E-R-O, JSA, Wildguard, 1602, and Licensable Bear. I'll also be posting reviews of More Fund Comics and the Alex Ross "Mythology" book at some point.