Not Minicomics: Wednesday Comics #5

Here is another Twitter Review for the 5th week of Wednesday Comics. Yes, this is not minicomics but I still think it is "other" and yes this is weeks old and probably irrelevant but hey, indulge me. I have read weeks 6 and 7 but have not had time to tweet or blog anything about them yet. Maybe soon. I continue to be really behind in all phases of my life so... hang in there true believer. Without further doo doo...

Wednesday Comics #5

Wed.Comics5 Batman: I would pay for an Azzarello and Riso monthly Batpants book and I don't pay for anything.

Wed.Comics5 Kamandi: Every page raises the bar on just how incredible a comic can be. Another of the best panels I've ever seen.

Wed.Comics5 Superman: Really Emo Superman? You think anyone alive does not know you origin? Really? Die Emo Superman die.

Wed.Comics 5 Deadman: Good fun. I think I like Deadman. Who knew? I want an Arnold Drake Deadman Showcase book. Have they made one?

Wed.Comics 5 Green Lantern: The flashback is getting old. Needs more punching and giant green hammers.

Wed.Comics 5 Metamorpho: Neato. Love Allred's art. Wish he would have written it. He understands this era better than Gaiman.

Wed.Comics 5 Strange Adventures: Beautiful. Not a lot of action this time but the art makes up for it. I want to ride the giant space dog.

Wed.Comics 5 Supergirl: Cute and funny. This one stands on its own as a complete gag. Impressive. 7 year old daughter liked it.

Wed.Comics 5 Metal Men: Well, at least this thing seems to have a plot now. Meh.

Wed.Comics 5 Wonder Woman: Almost readable. Should be 14 pages of comics. At the end the Little Mermaid puts on a Wonder Woman tiara.

Wed.Comics 5 Sgt. Rock: Kinda tedious. Seems like the same page as the last two issues. Still, the art is so great to look at.

Wed.Comics 5 The Flash: Really super great. Love the Iris West strip within a strip thing. Right up there with Waid and Morrison.

Wed.Comics 5 Demon & Cat Woman: The horror dialog is just not my thing but the art is pretty great.

Wed.Comics 5 Hawkman: Again Kyle Baker is awesome. DC needs a monthly book where Baker does whatever he wants.

Wed.Comics 5 Teen Titans: So bland I totally forgot to mention it. Until now. Bland. My daughter draws Starfire better. Seriously.

Your best pal ever,
Shannon Smith

Not minicomics: Wednesday Comics

file under other is mostly dedicated to minicomics and other indie/alternative/underground/art/avant garde/dyi/zine/small press etc. books but I do read some mainstream comics and sometimes I even fell like talking about them. When I do, I usually do it over on the Addicted to Distraction blog. I have recently posted two "twitter reviews" of DC Comics new Wednesday Comics series. So far I've covered 3 and 4. I might do more but am not able to visit comic shops on a regular basis so I can't make any promises. I thought I would link the reviews here because as far as mainstream comics go the format of this series is about as "other" as anything the big two have tried in a while. I also will always think of Paul Pope, Kyle Baker and Mike Allred as indie guys so I think it totally makes sense for me to mention stuff about them here at file under other. Plus, I'm making up the rules as I go so...
Check out my review of week three here and week four here.

Your best pal ever,
Shannon Smith

And p.s. you can follow me on twitter when and if twitter works. My twitter name is Shannon_Smith. This may or may not be the link. Twitter kind of hates me and seems to not work for me a lot. Oh teh future and teh wacky intronets.