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Rapid-Fire Reviews And The Howling Commandoes!

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Or – “April Showers Bring May Flowers, But Mayflowers Only Bring Religious Dissidents…”

Man, it has been a LOOOONG month of May.  The comics industry seems intent on moving to $3.99 price points, The Eleventh Doctor got hit on, and Scarlett Johanssen looks great in skintight stretch fabrics.  In any case, since another month has come and gone, and it’s a three-day weekend for many in the United States we’ve got time to look at a couple dozen things that have come out in recent weeks, Rapid-Fire Style! 

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Marcos Marz provides variant for The Last Stand of Krypton

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With Brainiac targeting New Krypton in The last Stand of New Krypton, DC has hired Marcos Marz to whip up a variant cover for the first issue.

And, if you want to see some Legion of Super-Heroes action, take the jump to see Aaron Lopresti’s variant cover to Adventure Comics #8.

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Rapid-Fire Reviews: Beyond The Black Hole

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Or – “There Are Old Pilots And Bold Pilots, But Few Old, Bold Pilots…”

I saw recently that a clinical study proved that January 25th is the most depressing day of the entire year, scientifically and unequivocally.  While I don’t disagree with that sentiment (especially as it regards the attendance of employees in Midwestern United States call centers) I find it fascinating that somebody actually got paid to try and figure out something that silly and (let’s be honest, here) banal.  Still and all, it’s the kind of story that you read and go, “Yeah, I can see that.”  Thus, to ease your slowly-receding ennui (and Stephen’s not-so-slowly receding hairline) I give you another batch of coverage of comics you might have read, but forgot to laugh at the first time…  Rapid-Fire Style!

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Review: Adventure Comics #6 (509)

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Or – “Already Diverging From The Formula?”

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When DC (re)launched Adventure Comics last year, we were told that each issue would consist of two stories of “characters associated with the Adventure Comics title.”  What that turned out to mean was a Superboy tale with a Legion of Super-Heroes backup story…  Excuse me, Second Feature.  This model stayed in place for the first four issues, but then we were thrown a curveball when issue #4′s Superboy was the artist known as Tom Welling Prime.  Last issue annoyed me a bit by being a Tom Welling Prime tale followed by a backup co-feature starring the current S-boy.  This issue changes things up again, making me wonder if the whole “Backup Feature” idea has already gone by the wayside…  Either way, if you’re looking for the wrapping up of loose ends, you won’t be disappointed.  If you’re looking for the Legion?  You’ll probably be less than thrilled.

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Review: Adventure Comics #5 (508)

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Or – “Heeeey, Now Waitaminnit…  Now, Wait Just A Minute.”

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In my primary line of work, we spend a lot of time chiding and making fun of people for not reading their bill, their contracts, or the inserts that come in their envelope each month.  So, it’s kind of ironic that my biggest problem with this issue was clearly labeled on the cover…

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DC Comics announces Brainiac and The Legion of Super-Heroes arc

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After Geoff Johns and Francis Manapul leave Adventure Comics, plans are in place for a four-issue arc that kicks off the next big Superman event.  DC Comics announced Brainiac & The Legion of Super-Heroes by James Robinson and Julian Lopez.

James Robinson & Julian Lopez will provide a 10-page story about the Legion members who are in the 21st Century; Sterling Gates & Clayton Henry will provide a 10-pager about the Legion in the 31st Century; and Eric Trautmann & DC newcomer Pier Gallo (wait till you see this guy’s stuff!) will provide a 10-pager about General Lane’s Human Defense Corps.

Finally some answers to what happened to those lost Legion members.  Brainiac & the Legion of Super-Heroes will run through Adventure Comics, Superman, Supergirl, and one other title to be named in March, that will lead to the big Superman event this summer.  I really got a kick out of the Lightning Saga story, and now that we have some idea of where the Legion stands following Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds saga, this could be the start of much more Superman/Legion comic books.

Since Paul Levitz announced his return to writing for DC, anyone else thinking that To Be Named Title in March, just might be a new Legion of Super-Heroes book?

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Dueling Review: Adventure Comics #4

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Of all the characters this site has had a go with over the years, Tom Welling Prime (aka Superboy Prime, aka Superman Prime, aka Whiner Lad) is the one that gets the most attention.  Following the end of Legion of 3 Worlds, Prime found himself back on his home world of Earth-Prime, and quite possibly out of the lives of readers forever. But when has DC ever been able to leave a character alone?  This week, Matthew and Stephen attempt to tackle the self-referential Adventure Comics #4, that doesn’t feature the young Christopher Reeve, but does feature Tom Welling Prime.

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MSP#148: The Super Future Friends Pay a Visit

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Super Future Friends

In this issue: Doctor Ten heads for America, but will he have his TARDIS? Doctor Horrible heads for the hills, but is it really Doogie Howser? Doctor Regulus tries to kill the Legion, but they don’t die… THEY MULTIPLY! Plus: Rocky Marciano? Rocky Mariciano? Clark Kent was 257 years old when he fought Rocky Marciano… And: There’s women present, so Stephen and I have to clean up the house and wear pants during the show. THEN: Three kids come back in time to tell Christopher Reeve that the underwear goes INSIDE the pants, but it’s pretty clear that his resume may not be up to date. Either way, Rodrigo’s at volleyball, and Dante has finally stopped vomiting, so the world is a happier place…

 

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Review: Adventure Comics #3 (#506)

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Or – “Reconnecting With Old Friends…”

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Last time out, Kon-El caught up with Wonder Girl, the love of his life and founding member of Young Justice.  She told him of her grief-fueled kiss with Tim Drake, who was Robin at the time, and they forgave one another for youthful indiscretions and/or untimely death.  This discussion seems to have spurred Kon to look up his ex-best pal, but the new Red Robin (YUMMM!) is somewhat busy trying to track down a millionaire who is stuck in a cave somewhere…  Will their reunion be as cordial as the first?

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Review: Adventure Comics #2 (#505)

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Or – “Kryptonian Powers And Mental Issues?  That’ll Work Out…”

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Connor Kent’s return from the dead has not been without it’s complications.  Last issue, we saw his attempts to get back to normal and figure out the Superman side of his genetic makeup.  Problem is, he’s also trying to figure out his other genetic donor, one Lex Luthor.  Kon-El is headed down a slippery slope, and the return of Cassandra Sandsmark to his life ain’t gonna make things any less confusing…

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Paul Levitz to write Adventure Comics again

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Dan Didio just sent the following to the DC Universe groups

You may have heard that Paul Levitz will be once again adding his considerable talent, drive and creativity to our ever expanding universe as a regular DC Comics writer.

So, what’s his first writing assignment?

Paul is returning to the title he made great as both a writer and editor, ADVENTURE COMICS, and with his eyes set to the future, he brings several of his favorite characters with him. ADVENTURE is the first in a number of projects, both ongoing and mini-series that Paul will be taking on as he joins of our list of top notch creators here at DC.

As Executive Editor, and as a fan, I can’t wait for him to get started.

-Dan DiDio

Well I think Matthew will certainly be happy with this news, as will many of the Legion of Super Heroes fans.

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Review: Adventure Comics #1 (#504)

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Or – “The Far-Flung World Of 1935!”

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“Boss, boss!  I got the next big thing in them funnybooks!  We’ll call it “Adventure Comics #1!”  This ought to be a big hit, see?  And we’re thinking that if this Adventure thing works out, we’ve got something called Action Comics ready to go, and Detective Comics in the wings, and maybe even a Fun Comics if we’re freeling really froogy.  As soon as we get back from seeing this new play called “Our Town,” we should think of things to put in this here new comics book.  Maybe some sort of future characters with bubble helmets and flyin’ belts!  Ooh, and y’know that Superman thing Joe and I have been working on for the last couple years?  How ’bout we do that same character, only as a boy, see?  That way, my kids can sue the pants off the company in 70 years or so!  Let’s hope President Roosevelt can put a lid on that Spanish Civil War thingy so this book will sell like hotcakes!”

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