Rapid Reviews - 30 June 2004 - Part II

Batman: Harley & Ivy #3: The final issue of a three issue... um... "series" doesn't do this justice. I'll call it a three issue romp, instead. In this one, the demented duo take over a movie shoot when they learn that they are characters in the movie. I won't give away the surprise ending, but I will say that this is just on par with the other issues in this romp. If you enjoyed the first two, you will likely enjoy this one also.

Kindergoth #3: I got the first two issues for review from the publisher, so this is the first issue of the series I actually bought. It's also been a little while since I read the first issues, but that wasn't a problem. The book picked up nicely from the last issue and the characters are so distinctive it wasn't hard to remember what was happening. If there is a fault with this series, it's the large cast. On the other hand, without the large cast, the jokes might get stale too fast. It's a fine line, and I think it's played well. If you have read and enjoyed the first two issues, this one is just as good. If you haven't, you can get a good look from the samples on the website.

Still to review: Emily and the Intergalactic Lemonade Stand, Days of the Dragon, and Colonia. Good thing books are late this week, or I'd have to mix in this week's books: Usagi Yojimbo, Supreme Power, Classics Illustrated Jr Wizard of Oz, Birds of Prey, DC Presents Batman, Justice League Adventures, Swamp Thing, Thor, and Powers. I really had best get down to reading.