DCU Sci-Fi Rundown
Isn't it a great time to be fan of science fiction in the DC Universe?
Why...yes!
Here's my rundown of some of the great sci-fi goodness we've seen in the DCU lately.
Green Lantern
It also helps that Johns is paired with Ivan Reis, who is just a perfect fit for GL.
Plus, there's more great stuff to come with the Sinestro Corps on the horizon.
Green Lantern Corps
Complementing the main book is the Corps title. I've really enjoyed what Dave Gibbons is doing here, and the cast he's building is top-notch. However, my favorite moment on the book so far is the three issue "Corpse" story written by established inker/up-and-coming writer Keith Champagne (issues #7-#9). Any self-respecting GL fans owes it to themselves to read those three issues.Ion
I'm absolutely surprised at how much this book is working for me. I'm your standard Hal Jordan fan, sure, but Ron Marz (who clearly is operating with a mandate from DC editorial) is really making this an interesting ride. Crazy cosmic madness with the multiverse and the monitors looming in the background. This one is another must for GL and DCU sci-fi fans.
Supergirl and The Legion of Super-HeroesAt the moment the Legion is having a serious run-in with the Dominators, and there's even a link to 52 being hinted at. Get your Legion on!
Mystery In Space
Recommended to me by FBC's own Mike T., Jim Starlin's story of the new, improved Captain Comet penciled by the excellent Shane Davis has turned out to be a great ride. In a smart move, Starlin is using the classic space station setup to great effect. Plus it has a strange cult, clones, a talking dog sidekick, and the looming threat of current DC baddie du jour, Lady Styx. And, hey, the backup feature of The Weird has some interesting stuff as well (it certainly helps that the two stories are clearly on a collision course). Starlin's storytelling can feel a bit old-school at times, but this is still a most enjoyable read.Omega Men
Wow, what can I say about this one? I freely admit to feeling a bit lost when I read this book, but it just has so much energy and style that I can't help but enjoy it. Looking back over it a bit today, I realize it's probably a book that will read better all in one sitting rather than month-to-month. One of the things that's probably contributing to my own confusion is how writer Andersen Gabrych happily delves deeply into Omega Men lore without wasting any time spoon-feeding the reader. I have to admire him for that. It's nice to have a writer who assumes that I can figure out the history I don't know (what's Wikipedia for, after all?).
Finally, artist Henry Flint is in a class by himself. He's absolutely perfect for this book and completely unique. I hope we see more from him in the future.
Blue Beetle
You aren't reading this book? What's wrong with you? Quit whining about Ted Kord and see what a fun book Keith Giffen and John Rogers have crafted (Note: Rogers has recently taken over as the sole writer of the book without a blip). The series also has a new regular artist in Rafael Albuquerque who seems like a perfect fit so far
You aren't reading this book? What's wrong with you? Quit whining about Ted Kord and see what a fun book Keith Giffen and John Rogers have crafted (Note: Rogers has recently taken over as the sole writer of the book without a blip). The series also has a new regular artist in Rafael Albuquerque who seems like a perfect fit so far While it's not all sci-fi madness, there's been a good amount of cosmic strangeness lately. We've recently had appearances by the New Gods, and issue #12 kicks off a new storyline featuring the mysterious alien race, The Reach.
So, there it is, my not-as-quick-as-I-planned DCU sci-fi rundown. Phew! Look to the skies....or something.
1 comment:
Wow, that's like a half a dozen posts in one! Not too much to add here, since I'm in total agreement with you.
Anyone who knows me knows how much I love Green Lantern and Hal Jordan in particular. It's a sickness, I know, but there's never been a more exciting time for the whole GL mythos.
Anyone else who knows me knows how much I love the Legion too. A LSH logo is the closest I ever came to a tattoo...which is admittedly not very close. Waid and Kitson have created a landmark run for the Legion, and I think it's been consistently under-rated. You just can't treat this like a geek nostalgia book any more thanks to the great modern touches these two creators brought to the book. Can DC just promise not to reboot the book again for the umpteenth time when the new creative team comes on board?
Speaking of, DC's really gotten back in the scifi game, haven't they? It's interesting to take a step back and realize that almost all of these books have launched (or relaunched) in just the last three years. Before that, DC had pretty well forgotten about it's huge cast of space-faring characters.
In closing, everyone go buy multiple copies of Blue Beetle – Jaime's one of the best new characters out there!
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