Green Arrow and Black Canary try to maintain order in the city, now that all sounds have been muted. Cupid sets her sights on Green Arrow again, trying to convince him that she is worthy of his love by using feats of archery. But Cupid doesn’t get how her feats interfere with Green Arrow trying to save lives. Black Canary spots the villain responsible for the sound attack but she may not be able to stop him in time.
It’s hard to say how I feel about Kreisberg’s run so far. He’s got a few ideas but the execution is not always the best. In the past, I fault him for writing something juvenile and that felt like it was ripped from the 1990s. His writing has improved this issue, but every situation he introduces is still very primitive without any refinements. It’s too obvious. Yet, the game of miscommunication he plays this issue is a good one as characters seem to have definite perspective on what’s happening. If he were to play more that part of the story, it would improve it. But before we get to play with the different perspective in depth, he goes to the Cupid character which is a ridiculous villain mildly less annoying than Mr. Mxyzptlk.
Rubinstein gives a Dick Giordano feel to the book which is not bad, but does date it and make it less attractive than other comic book. It’s a pity that a fine inker like him who understands the art of the comic book feels dated in his handling of comic books. The reason I worry so much about the dated look, is because the majority of comic book readers these days don’t have appreciation for the art of comic book inking and looking at this comic book may decide that it is old and boring, because of the well executed, but not mind grabbing artwork.
Blood and Water
Vampire stories are all the rage these days. Most are silly teenage romances, but every once in a while a vampire tale comes along that doesn’t, um…suck.
Secret Six # 15
Deadshot tries to come to terms with his homicidal impulses.
Blackest Night #4 (of 8)
Barry Allen does his best to rally the heroes, but will they be able to stand against the arrival of Nekron?
Superman: World of New Krypton #9
Jemm storms New Krypton’s High Council Chamber demanding an audience, Kal-El and Zod meet, and the first murder on New Krypton is committed.
Madame Xanadu #16
The return of series artist Amy Reeder Hadley also marks the start of a new, creepy, and great Matt Wagner story.
Superman #693
General Lane makes Mon-El an offer he has to refuse, but an unlikely ally might just save Mon-El’s life.
The Brave and the Bold # 28
The Flash travels back in time to World War II where he joins forces with the fabled Blackhawks.
Northlanders #21
A settlement along The Volga River in Russia deals with the onslaught of a plague in the start of a new story arc.
Superman: Secret Origin #2 (of 6)
Young Clark Kent experiences a bit of a super identity crisis, but manages to get by with some help from his parents and some new friends…Long Live The Legion!
Superman/Batman #65
The Scarecrow takes Superman, The Batman, The Joker, and Lex Luthor on a fear gas induced Halloween nightmare ride.
Azrael #1
The new Azrael’s ongoing series debuts with the death of a major character…
Supergirl #46
The Metropolis Three finally capture Reactron, Thara and Kara make up, and some more light is shed on Lana’s mysterious condition…
Blackest Night: Superman #3 (of 3)
Superman, Superboy, Alura, and Supergirl kick some Black Lantern butt, and Ma Kent holds her own…with some help from Krypto.
