I'm confused.

Thanks.

Thanks.

I really enjoyed the second Dark Tower mini, and look forward to more.... Though, I am a Tower junkie, so take it for what that's worth. Enjoyed the backup tales by Robin Firth too.... And, I might add, am also looking forward to the The Stand adaptation.

On the other hand, I was a little disappointed with Astonishing X-men, but I'll give it some time.... I liked the fact that the book was separate from the others, so if the X-books were stinking it up, I always had AX... Not so much anymore. Also, I've never been a huge Storm fan, and worry that I'm going to like her even less as a Queen, but I guess I'll try to reserve too harsh a judgment. Also thought the "street clothes" were a little silly...

Books I canceled this week include:

Cable.... Which is a great example of Marvel stretching what could be covered in two issues, out to an unsatisfying five issue arch. Fuck him, fuck that. I enjoyed the crossover from which it sprung, but not enough to keep reading that shit.

Ultimates.... I know it didn't come out last week, but the first couple of issues had seen a serious decline in entertainment value, and who the fuck knows when it'll get another issue on the stands...Also, it was the last Ultimate book I was reading, so now I've wiped my hands of it completely. Feels pretty good to do so.... Admittedly, I may take a look at the crossover in trade-form. But maybe not.

And finally, Squadron Supreme... Talk about a fuckin' nose-dive. It went from being a great read, to a good read, when it switched over from being a "Big-Boy" comic to an all ages mag.... Than they got me to shell-out for the two miniseries, which were unnecessary garbage, so that I didn't even subscribe to the SS/Ultimate crossover.... And now? Another reboot, creating another Fantastic Four, Spider(wo)man, etc... and with only five issues to bring it all together. No fucking thank you.

Of course, I'll return for Ultimate Hulk vs. Wolverine #3 if they ever decide to print that.

Storytellers are telling stories-pure and simple. Just because a disaster appears in fiction and there is a survivor, doesn't mean it's tied into 911-okay?

Still-no complaints on what Johns is doing on action-which is the combination of silver and contemporary.

However, Booster Gold sounds so boring, despite the good review. Booster on his own=well, no. Put him back in a group, where he belongs.

Secret Invasion 4 was the first SI let down for me. The cover was misleading and not much happened. And at this point, it seems to me only minor characters are skrulls now. Like Bendis, I adore Jessica Drew. But I can't help thinking that he decided if he couldn't get her an ongoing book, he'd make her the big bad of this event. Who else is a skrull? Jarvis, electra, Yellowjacket..there's a biggie. I am hoping that at the end, we will see some "big guns" turn out to be skrulls, and that seriously confusing behavior such as Jessica the Skrull Queen outing the whole invasion in the first place will be explained. But I now expect to be disappointed. Sigh. And it started off so well. I still hold out a ray of hope, though.

On the same topic, I am not here to really defend Shooter, but he did do some good things way back when, and Secret Wars was one of them. It was totally better than any recent Marvel events. Why? Because lots of sh!t happened and actually affected the MU for some time. It was fast moving, entertaining and altogether satisfying. Can't take that away from him. Notice, though, that he doesn't mention Secret Wars II...wonder why not...and his new Legion seems to confirm that he is a relic now.

Speaking of relics, and speaking as a relic (over 40 and reading comics for about 30 years)..and repeating myself like the crotchety old guy I am...this pending return to the Silver Age fills me with worry. I just can't believe anyone, even geezers like me, wanted Barry Allen to return. Who asked for that? Who could possibly think he's more interesting than Wally West or anyone? I don't get it.

Not to toot my own horn, but I think my theory on Cloverfield never being created without the 9/11 footage inspiration was sorta insightful.

I know I'm a wordy fucker, but at least get through the second paragraph before you post.

Which does not necessarily make it a great read.

Also, where did you hear that quote about Alpha Flight? I do not know whether that makes me more or less pissed about what BB did to them in New Avengers.

Also, since the @$$holes have been reviewing comics like this, in this manner, for about seven years, do you really think you're the first slab of bitterness to "suggest" they could review earlier, or threaten them with the label of "irrelevance"? You know who's irrelevant? The lonely, pock-marked fatboy you see every time you look in the mirror.

I live in the octagon.

You are the pock-marked fatboy, my bitch, not I. And you know it. All I have to do is roll over and squeeze my hot-ass wife's ass while she sleeps and I type this, and the reality of the world seems pretty fucking clear.

To your rebuttals: how about this, dicksuck-- I PUT TO YOU that anybody looking for 'comic reviews' will get them here, and pretty intelligently. Anybody looking for BRAND NEW comic reviews will quickly learn to go to CBR or Newsarama. It's just not a cogent explanation for why you're dirtying up the airwaves with your whah-whahing. It's like me walking in Baskin-Robbins and complaining because they don't have oatmeal.

What IS a cogent explanation? Glad you asked: you, limp dick virgin that you are, needing to make people (somebody, ANYbody) acknowledge your existence-- while also struggling to reinforce the ego which gets torn down every time you encounter other people your own age --mouthing off about shit about which you remain ignorant. Am I close? I know I am.

BMBendis will not remember you for defending him. BMBendis just wants your money, and he's willing to recycle as many '90s TV shows as it takes till he gets it.

That surrogate father you're looking for? It's not Bendis.

Unfortunately (inevitably?) it went into decline. The whole "Northstar is gay" thing went on forever, it was definitely not a gimmick, it was actually groundbreaking (except that not so many people were reading at that point). Then, in one of the most F'ed up moves ever in a comic, Northstar was finally outed as....an elf! No, not a homo! Can't have one of them in a comic...elves, however...yes! God, that was gay in a lame way, rather than in a homosexual way (which would have been good)

I can't believe you mentioned Suicide Squad as well, because Ostrander's run on Suicide Squad remains, to this day,my all time favorite ongoing series. Kudos to Ostrander for making characters like Lashina, Punch and Jewelee and more very very interesting.