Short week for the Previews. Most notable is the epilogue to “Three” — the last issue of Fantastic Four under that name (until we hit the equivalent of issue #600 where it'll of course go back to the original title and numbering). Read on to see about that and more.
One thing before we start with this week's Previews. While looking at the books out this week, the covers for Amazing Spider-Man and Power Girl jumped out at me. I just had to share them with you:
I love the simple design (mostly white with actual content barely entering the bottom two-fifths or so) and colors(more-or-less only colors are shades of black/grey and red). I have no idea what's going on, but this cover makes me want to find out.
This too has a simple color scheme (largely greys and other colors are muted). It sets to tone very well, and the clean line work contributes to the starkness. What clinches it, though is the creepy face in the clouds (from the solicit I imagine it's Max Lord's).
Now, on to the Previews!
Detective Comics #874
- Written by Scott Snyder
- Art & Cover by Francesco Francavilla
"There are some cases that come screaming back at you...like phone calls in the night..."
For years, Jim Gordon has been haunted by the unsolved case of Gotham's notorious "Peter Pan Killer." Now, armed with new evidence, Gordon is determined to put the case to rest.
But as he digs deeper, he'll unearth a shocking discovery about his own past – a revelation that will shake him to the core. Skeletons will be exposed and secrets revealed in this special issue featuring art by Francesco Francavilla!
I quite enjoyed the first three issues of Scott Snyder's run: the mood's right, you can tell that it's Dick under the cowl, and it raises interesting questions. None of that actually matters here, of course. This issue continues from (and concludes) the Jim Gordon backup from the first two issues. I'm not sure if this was planned to be spread out over more issues as backups originally and then got switched to a full issue wrap-up after DC decided to omit backups in their books and keep everything at $2.99 or if it was planned to be like this from the start, but either way I've been enjoying those backups too. So, I'm excited about this one.
Status: Buying It.
Fantastic Four #588
- Written by Jonathan Hickman
- Pencils by Nick Dragotta
- Cover by Alan Davis
Following the death of XXXXXXXX, we spend a month seeing how the remaining members of the Fantastic Four, the extended family, other heroes, and prominent villains react to the loss of this legendary hero. It's the epilogue to THREE: A Month of Mourning. PLUS: The Amazing Spider-Man consoles Franklin Richards in a second all-new tale!
I though the death last month was handled well. Who died wasn't a surprise by the time it happened, but I don't think that was ever the point. This is just the midpoint of Jonathan Hickman's overall story. The point of it all is the aftermath, the reactions of everyone else and how they deal or don't deal with it. The whole point of the death, basically, starts with this issue. It's a closing and an opening, and I have high hopes for it and what comes next.
Status: Buying It.
Teen Titans #92
- Written by J.T. Krul
- Art & Cover by Georges Jeanty & Rob Hunter
In part 2 of the action-packed RED ROBIN/TEEN TITANS crossover, all the players are finally together, but the secrets they're about to learn may be too much for the team to handle. When all is said and done, which Robin will remain with the team as a full-fledged Titan?
Continued from this month's RED ROBIN #20!
Of course, I haven't gotten my copy of Red Robin #20 yet, so I have no idea what's going on in the story right now, but that's not the point. The point is, this is where I either move on or gripe that I didn't start picking up Teen Titans when the new creative team started (and wish I were getting it now, kinda like Batgirl).
Status: Buying It.
Who is Jake Ellis? #2
- Written by Nathan Edmondson
- Art & Cover by Tonci Zonjic
To every action, a reaction. The botched op in Barcelona has exposed Jon, and he is on the run—but from whom, he can't exactly say. As the game of cat and mouse plays out, Jon discovers something about Jake that threatens all of Jon's assumptions about the only man who can protect him from what's coming.
The first issue of this mini was really interesting. I like the premise, and the delivery is done well. I'm eager to see what's next.
Status: Buying It.
That's all for this week. Am I missing out on anything awesome?
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