There is one reason you should buy this and it’s Alex Ross. The man is an unbelievably talented artist and he does the interior art in this thing front to back, not just the cover which he’s been doing mostly for a long while now. This book is beautiful!

If you haven’t been reading Justice Society of America then you might be a little lost. Basically, a much older Superman from a parallel Earth (the one from the most excellent Kingdom Come miniseries from 1996) has shown up on the DC Earth we usually deal with and has to come to terms that most of the allies he saw die on his Earth are very much alive on this one. This one-shot gives us some great moments that are wonderfully accentuated by the outstanding Ross art. He also wrote the thing as well. This is part one of a JSA Kingdom Come Special trilogy that adds to the great story happening in the regular JSA book. But, even if you aren’t following the story, pick this up for the art alone! Grade: A+

Marvel Comics: Wolverine #69 ( Old Man Logan part 4 )

Oh yeah, this story is still a lot of fun! Writer Mark Millar and artist Steve McNiven must be having a great time creating this story. To catch you up, the Marvel Universe has gone all to hell and it’s 50 years later. The supervillains won and divided America into quadrants ruled by particular baddies. Wolverine hasn’t given up his violent ways and just wants to take care of his family. Low on money to make the payment on his land he takes on a job with the now blind ex-Avenger Hawkeye to deliver some cargo to the east coast. They have run-ins with the Ghost Rider gang, the Kingpin and in this issue, the Moloids. Just a straight up cool read that’s superheroes mixed with The Road Warrior with a touch of the western flick Unforgiven. Definitely a fun read for those familiar with the Marvel Universe. The twists on what we know makes this worth reading. Grade: A

DC Comics: Green Lantern Corps #30

This title remains one of the best comics on the stands today. This issue is a lot quieter than previous issues but still gives you some good bang for your buck. This continues the saga of the expanding groups of ring bearers from the emotional/energy spectrum. The GLC go to the planet Zamaron, home of the Star Sapphire/Violet Lantern Corps, to spy under the disguise of diplomacy. They don’t like what they find being done in the name of “love”. And Kyle Rayner and other Corps members have a run-in with Kryb, a Sinestro Corps member who is murdering GLC members and their loved ones and abducting their infant children. Peter Tomasi has been writing his ass off on this book and Patrick Gleason is an artist with a fantastic visceral style that always makes this book find it’s way to the top of my read pile. Like I said, the issue is quieter than it’s been but still worthy of your moolah. Grade: B+

Cover of the Week: Marvel Comics – Magneto: Testament #3

This cover actually makes me feel sorry for the murderous bastard!

Until next time– Peace…

This is one of the best Vertigo books to come out in years and this issue wraps up the storyline of the Viking, Sven, and his return to his homeland to reclaim his kingdom.

Written by Brian Wood with art by David Gianfelice (very talented penciler), we get a very dialogue heavy issue here but if you are invested in the story then you will enjoy every bit of it. But if you haven’t been reading this then this issue will probably seem a little boring for you. This is only for those who’ve been here since issue 1 so go pick up the back issues if you’re a newbie. It’s a great, gritty story! Grade: A

Marvel Comics: Wolverine #67 (Old Man Logan chapter 2)

This issue is much better than the last, which wasn’t bad either. We are continuing on the journey of elderly pacifist Logan and elderly and blind Hawkeye as they cross an America ruined by Marvel Supervillains. There are fantastic moments in this issue written by Mark Millar with art by Steve McNiven, most notably Hawkeye vs. The Ghost Riders. Get this! It’s a cool “Dark Knight Returns” take on Wolverine and the art by McNiven is so freakin’ pretty!! Grade: A

Marvel Comics: Thor #10

You should be reading this. Writer J. Michael Straczynski is in his element here crafting a story about Thor and the Norse Gods that reads like a mixture of Tolkien, Frank Capra and the best of Stan Lee. Olivier Coipel’s pencils are a true work of art and give the most regal nature to Thor and crew. This issue is all about Loki and her two-face-ish ways and the final panel is a little chilling. Yep…another Grade: A

Until next time– Peace…