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Review: Justice League vs Suicide Squad #2

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justice-league-suicide-squad-2It’s going down just how you’d expect it. Issue number one of Justice League vs. Suicide Squad dealt with the Justice League finding out about Amanda’s pet project of do-gooding bad guys, Task Force X. This issue deals with the aftermath and picks up where the last one left off. The Suicide Squad is trying to fight off the Justice League until they can feet extracted and Waller wants them to not get caught by any means necessary. The Squad tried to explain their path the redemption but, the League is not impressed.

Justice League vs. Suicide Squad #2 takes exactly all of the twists and turns that you’d expect but, that doesn’t mean that it’s one long cliche. It’s well written, clever and remains interesting throughout. There are things brewing in the Alps and one or both of these epic teams are going to need to shut it down. It’s hard to tell who to root for and even though you know that this whole arc is a set up to the two teams having to face off against a bigger bad, you don’t feel like it’s a waste of time. You know that these two teams will never stroll down the streets of Gotham sing kumbaya but, you’re all in for the ride to at least an understanding that both teams will live to fight another day.

Joshua Williamson‘s writing is short, sweet and to the point. It’s not too heavy with dialogue or asides and has each character speaking in a way that feels native to them. The jokes all hit like they’re supposed to, scenes feel sinister when they are supposed to and each character manages to retain their own voice. This issue is a good read with a lot going on but, nothing feels forced or out of place.

The art work is clean and glossy giving a nice feel and look to the issue. There’s a lot going on in this issue but, the art work not only matches the action but provides a nice visual and an extra layer to everything that’s going on.

Overall this issue was an interesting and fun read. It propelled the story forward, never felt stagnant or forced and provided the reader with enough information to get them to get the next issue. The panels and story flowed together seamlessly making it a page turner. It was fun to watch the heroes face off against the anti-heroes and not be sure of who to root for. The team behind this issue and arc did an amazing job and I look forward to seeing what happens in the next issue.

Story: Joshua Williamson Art: Tony S. Daniel, Sandu Florea & Alex Sinclair
Story: 8.2 Art: 8.5 Overall: 8.3 Recommendation: Read

DC Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

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ASBM_Cv1_JrJr_varIt’s a new week and we’ve got more interviews from San Diego Comic-Con and Gen Con coming up!

While you await that, here’s some comic news and reviews from around the web.

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The ComiChron – Rebirth helps DC edge past Marvel in July 2016; Justice League tops charts in $50.5 million month – Some more details on July’s sales.

Kotaku – Now This Is A Good Transformers Movie  – Yes, much better than expected.

Talking Comics – Some Musings on Miracleman – What do you all think?

The Beat – Dragon Con announces its first nominee slate for the Dragon Awards – Congrats to all!

 

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Talking Comics – All-Star Batman #1

Talking Comics – All of This Will Crumble

Talking Comics – Black Monday Murders #1

Phil Jimenez Talks Superwoman with Graphic Policy Radio this Monday

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Superwoman #1 CoverWho Is Superwoman? This Monday, writer and artist Phil Jimenez comes to Graphic Policy Radio to talk about the new DC Comics series that debuts this week, Superwoman!

The show airs live this Monday at 10pm ET.

Lois Lane now has the powers and abilities of Superman and pledges to carry out his legacy. There’s a problem: Lois’ new powers are killing her.

We’ll talk about what we can expect from this brand new series that’s part of DC Comics’ “Rebirth,” as well as Jimenez’s career.

Phil Jimenez is an award-winning writer and artist who has worked for DC Entertainment and Marvel Entertainment for the over 25 years. Best known for his work on Tempest, JLA/Titans, Planetary/Authority; The Invisibles, New-X-Men,  Astonishing X-Men, Wonder Woman,  Infinite Crisis, Amazing Spider-Man, Adventure Comics, The Transformers, DC: Rebirth, Superwoman, and his creator-owned project Otherworld, Jimenez has also worked in film, television,  print media, and in design/packaging.  He has created large-scale artworks for schools and museums,  lectured at universities and the Library of Congress on identity and diversity in entertainment, and mentors young designers at the Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum. Considered the most prominent gay creators in mainstream comics, Jimenez also teaches life drawing at the School of Visual Arts in NYC. FB, Instagram, and Twitter @Philjimeneznyc

Listen in and Tweet us your questions @graphicpolicy.

SDCC 2016: Christopher Priest talks Deathstroke

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Christopher Priest began his comics career in 1982 and ever since he’s paved the way with classic runs on characters such as Conan the Barbarian, Steel, Deadpool, Black Panther, Green Lantern, and more. He co-created Quantum and Wood, Xero, and the Crew and is part of the group that launched Milestone Media, the groundbreaking comic publisher.

This year he returns to comics writing Deathstroke as part of DC Comics‘ Rebirth.

I got to talk to Priest about his return at San Diego Comic-Con 2016.

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201607100355We’re just a little over a week to go until San Diego Comic-Con and we’re knee deep in plans! While we go about that, here’s some comic news and reviews from around the web in our morning roundup.

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The Beat – RIP Geneviève Castree Elverum – Our thoughts are with her family and friends.

The N Word – Who is Marvel’s Blaxploitation Luke Cage comic even for, exactly? – A very good question and a very good read.

Newsarama – Captain Marvel To Relaunch in 2017 with Bestselling YA Author – Another relaunch! Shocker!

The Beat – Following widespread complaints, NYCC to REOPEN Fan Verification – Not too surprised.

Comichron – Civil War II, DC Rebirth propel $58.6 million June, best month in 20+ years – Some good news.

 

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Talking Comics – Justice League: Rebirth #1

ICv2 – Rebels Vol. 1

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Jem16_cvrAIt’s a new week and for those who have this day off here in the United States, have a fun and safe 4th of July!

For those that don’t and want to kill some time at work, here’s some comic news and reviews from around the web.

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20th Century Danny Boy – Truth, Justice, & The Corporate Conscience by Steve Gerber – A must read for comic fans.

Oakland Press News – Man wearing ‘The Thing’ mask during Waterford gas station cash grab charged – Thing Smash (and grab)!

CBR – Tilting at Windmills: Why Were Retailers Afraid to Order Big on DC’s “Rebirth”? – Further evidence retailers are an issue.

 

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The Outhousers – East of West #27

Comic Attack – Jem and the Holograms #16

The Beat – Wandering Star

The Outhousers – X-O Manowar #47

Even More New Printings for DC Comics’ Rebirth

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DC Comic’s Rebirth is a success judging by the multiple sell-outs. The company has announced more second printings for some of their latest releases.

he following new issue #1’s will be going back to print: Aquaman #1 (Dan Abnett, Brad Walker, Andrew Hennessey, Gabe Eltaeb), The Flash #1 (Joshua Williamson, Carmine Di Giandomenico, Ivan Plascencia), Wonder Woman #1 (Greg Rucka, Liam Sharp, Laura Martin) and legacy numbered Action Comics #958 (Dan Jurgens, Patrick Zircher, Ulises Arreola) and Detective Comics #935 (James Tynion IV, Eddy Barrows, Eber Ferreira, Adriano Lucas).

Spinning out of Geoff Johns’ DC Universe: Rebirth #1, these titles continue this new universe of storytelling featuring the most iconic characters in comics and the best writers and artists in the business. More titles are scheduled to debut now through October, with many of them appearing on shelves twice monthly, so fans will continue to get more of the excitement and action that’s made DC a fan-favorite for more than 80 years.

Each second printing will feature the comic’s original cover art but will replace the blue curtain image with recolored Rebirth banners at the top. These issues will arrive in comic retail stores July 20 at the original $2.99 cover price.

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HELLBOY IN HELL #10 1The weekend is almost here and some of the team is heading to Awesomecon! We’ll be Tweeting up and Instagraming from the show floor, so catch us there to stay up to date with what’s going on at the con.

While you await that, here’s some comic news and reviews from around the web in our morning roundup.

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iO9 – How Rebirth Is Changing the DC Universe – If you’ve been wondering.

Stat News – Comic books. Lesson plans. How drug companies target kids – Messed up.

 

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Nothing But Comics – Copra: Versus #1

CBR – Hellboy in Hell #10

Comic Attack – The Revisionist #1

Joshua Williamson Goes Exclusive with DC Comics and Vertigo and Gets Frostbite

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Talent_WonderCon2012_JoshuaWilliamsonWhen DC Comics announced the various teams taking on the new series announced for DC Rebirth, the inclusion of Joshua Williamson on The Flash to me was an intriguing one and one that had me excited. Williamson’s writing on Marvel‘s Illuminati and Birthright and Nailbiter for Image Comics are some of my favorite comics to read right now.

Today DC announced that Williamson will create “comic book content solely for the company’s DC Comics and Vertigo imprints.” Williamson took to Twitter to assure that his work on Nailbiter and Birthright would continue though.

The release also announced Williamson’s Vertigo debut, Frostbite, a new six-issue miniseries joining the title lineup. Jason Shawn Alexander will accompany Williamson on the book, handling art duties.

B044---Flash-1-FLS_Cv1_R2Frostbite follows Keaton, a South American woman and a “coyote,” a human trafficker specializing in no-questions-asked transportation of people across dangerous landscapes. Decades earlier, the world entered a new ice age; though the remaining populace has survived and adapted to the frozen environment using new technology, the weather is not their biggest danger. A new disease nicknamed “Frostbite” is making its way across the remaining communities. It literally turns people into ice, slowly freezing the moisture in their cells. Keaton and her crew are tasked with transporting two scientists from Mexico to a science lab on Alcatraz where they are working on a cure. It should be easy; after all, it’s only an elderly man and his adult daughter. But when the transport is attacked Keaton finds out that the scientist and his daughter have a bounty on their heads, and this simple transport job becomes very, very complicated.

Williamson makes his Rebirth debut with The Flash: Rebirth which speeds to shelves on June 8 and The Flash comes to shelves on June 22. The events of the Rebirth Special have left Barry Allen at a crossroads, and issue #1 begins chapter one of “Lightning Strikes Twice,” where a new storm brews over Central City, and disproves the old adage about lightning never striking twice. This time, just when Barry Allen is beginning to feel overwhelmed fighting crime, a new speedster debuts! But where did he come from, and is there more to him that meets the eye? As part of the Rebirth line wide relaunch, The Flash will ship twice monthly, with art by Carmine DiGiandomenico and Neil Googe, at a lower price of $2.99.

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