Rapid Reviews - 1 December 2004

Street Angel #4: "Down in the Dumpster Blues": A really calm, tame story about an unexceptional homeless girl. Really. No ninjas, no killer octopi, just a girl and her skateboard looking for food. Like some other critics, I find it hard to believe that someone as resourceful as Jesse could remain homeless as long as she apparently has. Still, it's a good little story.

Outsiders #18: "Most Wanted" Part 2: Of all the possible cliffhangers ever written in a DC book, this is NOT one I would expect. I really don't have anything else to say.

Kindergoth #4: "Tiny Green Men": As one of the letters says, "This book is wrong on so many levels..." and yet it's still pretty funny. I'm thinking this one might merit a reread soon.

Fallen Angel #18: "Hurlyburly" Conclusion: Another nasty nasty. There really are a lot of nasty books in the last couple of weeks. Anyway, this one continues the development of Shadow Boxer, who becomes a sympathetic character quite nicely. The results of his choices are difficult... and the twists involved are equally nasty.

Justice League Unlimited #4: "Local Hero": I'm very familiar with the basic story of Adam Strange, but the little recap wasn't too bad. And it was important that the reader understand it to get the story. And it was a nice little story. Nothing special. It was nice to see a letter column again, though!

Coming Soon: This week's books. There are a LOT.