Astro City #39- After 20 years, there are a lot of stories
in Astro City and writer Kurt Busiek don’t let you forgot it. I barely remember
Marta Dobrescu and Busiek clearly didn’t because this is a fantastic re-introduction
to the character. Not only that, we get to see the growth of the character. I’m
sure Mara was nowhere near as powerful as this all those years ago when she was
first introduced. Here she is 20 years later, calling up spirits, seeing
visions, and speaking to the Hanged Man. My only problem; the origins of the
Hanged Man. It was kind of…meh. Other than that, this is a great issue!
Deadly Class #22- "Die For Me" is over but…it’s
also not quite over as the survivors of the Finals return to the school. As
Master Lim greets the new class, we see the effects the Finals has on the sophomores
and all is not well. I love the way writer Rick Remender shows the aftereffects
of the Final on everyone. Saya, the only surviving protagonist, is rightfully
depressed from killing Marcus, but even the surviving antagonists are having
problems living with themselves. Petra is having a metal breakdown; Shabnam is
both stressed and paranoid (with good reason); and Stephen looks to be self-destructing.
Also I have to say artist Wes Craig outdone himself with that graveyard scene.
Showing Saya standing over the graves of all her friends…man; what a scene!
Spider-Gwen #12- The previous issue setup the battle between
Spider-Gwen and Frank Castle beautifully. The battle was kind of underwhelming but
writer Jason Latour then hit it out of the park with the aftermath. With her
father in the dock due to her actions, Spider-Gwen decides to make a deal with
the devil (literally). No matter how things turn out, her life will definitely
change and from the look of determination Spider-Gwen has at the end (shout-out
to artist Robbi Rodriguez for that), she knows it. A wonderful end to the issue
that made what came before pale in comparison.
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