Conan #2: This reads like a classic folk tale, a legend. Which is how it was meant to read, yeah. The art is still amazing, and I really like the bits in the back that tell the story of Conan's creator. Pure fun fantasy. 
Common Grounds #3: If you like Astro City, you probably ought to check this out. It's good on several levels, and the "two stories per issue" format helps. I would love to see this as an ongoing, even as a bi-monthly. While some people may not be confident in the anthology format, with different artists on each story, I've yet to be disappointed. In this one, I thought the first story was stronger, probably because of the Jewish character, one of the few times I've seen such a character portrayed so sympathetically. Usually the story would play up his differences in a negative light, in this story he explained them and the conversation moved on. It was refreshing. Go on, get this. Then let me know what you think.
Still to review: nothing from this week, except for my Flipping Through Previews post. Next week's comics (from the preliminary list): Avengers/JLA #4 (I held this in my hands from the retailer preview pack, it will be here next week), Arrowsmith #6, Usagi Yojimbo #74, Green Lantern #175, and JLA #95.
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