tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8557726951171561616.post4262633502845279528..comments2024-03-28T05:58:47.833-04:00Comments on Weird Science DC Comics: Superman: American Alien #4 ReviewJim Wernerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12307419602315578911noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8557726951171561616.post-35791178996403666922016-02-26T23:58:55.918-05:002016-02-26T23:58:55.918-05:00lol! Yea, they have their problems. I know it so...lol! Yea, they have their problems. I know it sounds harsh, but I really wish a diffrenet artist would have done this issue.Jim Wernerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12307419602315578911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8557726951171561616.post-47651753603699236632016-02-26T17:20:33.257-05:002016-02-26T17:20:33.257-05:00I wasn't a huge fan of the art either. Batman ...I wasn't a huge fan of the art either. Batman really looked like the, Batman: Year 100 version of the character at points. Apparently the Waynes do not age well in this universe.Marknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8557726951171561616.post-87983887122418593052016-02-23T15:41:39.112-05:002016-02-23T15:41:39.112-05:00While I can agree that the art was the weakest par...While I can agree that the art was the weakest part of this issue, I think the story itself flat out defines this issue as a solid 9.0 (personal opinion obviously).<br /><br />I loved this issue, and yes while the "Dark needs light" speech was more than a little ham-fisted, I loved seeing young Dick Grayson show up and "read" Clark. It plays especially well considering the history between the two characters, a connection that's completely lost in current continuity. I thought it was a nice role reversal considering Clarks influence on Dicks career in the pre-N52.<br /><br />For me, the best parts of the story are the characterizations; The humbled Ollie, the irrate Bruce, the inquisitive Dick, the brilliant Lois, and the impassioned Lex are all on display here. But, more importantly, we have Clark, whose invulnerability allows him to walk among these giants without fear, and quite a bit of humor.<br />Between Clark's victory dance, Lex referring to himself as a little "intense", Batman's underestimation of the situation, and the "super-car" jacking I had waaaay too much fun with this issue.<br /><br />Rock out!<br />-FallAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8557726951171561616.post-70210422524114911282016-02-21T18:58:17.264-05:002016-02-21T18:58:17.264-05:00yea, i like that we get some continuity stuff whic...yea, i like that we get some continuity stuff which adds a great fold to the story going forward. Jae Lee was on Batman/Superman and caused Eric to give me the book and I hated the art as well. I am all for an artist giving his own spin on a book, but when it throws me out of the story, I personally hate it.Jim Wernerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12307419602315578911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8557726951171561616.post-51236538538318333252016-02-21T18:38:07.754-05:002016-02-21T18:38:07.754-05:00Agree with most, the art affected this issue for m...Agree with most, the art affected this issue for me. In a different artist's hands, I think this issue would have been on par with the previous issues. Having said that, I still loved this issue, and I am still on board with Landis and the series. I like how he finally showed his hand a bit by adding in some continuity half way through the run. Nice pacing. If you squint, you can start to see where this series is going, but only just a little, and I like that. It means I am still just as curious and excited for the next issue as I was for the first, but I now know that this series will have a 'point' other than interesting takes on Clark's formative years. <br /><br />Just a something quick on Jae Lee's style. I like his covers. They are interesting and beautiful. His 'take' on DC's pantheon is completely original. But this is the first full issue I've ever seen him pencil, and it left me scratching my head. I wasn't sure if that was Lois at first because I never knew Lois Lane was Asian. One thing I did appreciate, and I think it was unintentional, was his portrayal of the Batman in this issue as a lot less bulkier than we traditionally know him. It added to the feeling that this early in Bruce and Clark's careers as crimefighters. <br />Matt H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11186110634101767550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8557726951171561616.post-50540205739584384842016-02-18T16:20:26.140-05:002016-02-18T16:20:26.140-05:00I was not a fan of the artwork either. To me it la...I was not a fan of the artwork either. To me it lacks detail and hard to tell what's going on. It did set a dream like mood for me though which fit the book perfectly. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15316033210943908950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8557726951171561616.post-50840234819826167982016-02-18T16:08:33.251-05:002016-02-18T16:08:33.251-05:00i just hate the art and the mood it sets for me is...i just hate the art and the mood it sets for me is me being upset. I like how Lex looked, but not much more. I do still love this book.Jim Wernerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12307419602315578911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8557726951171561616.post-33045542444286190272016-02-18T13:22:08.189-05:002016-02-18T13:22:08.189-05:00I've never been a huge fan a Jae Lee's art...I've never been a huge fan a Jae Lee's art, and this book is no exception, but it does compliment the story. I think that's one of the strong points of the series, each artist has "set the mood" with their own style and those styles really work well with the individual stories. I'm still loving this book, and can't decide if it's better than Lois and Clark.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17100969145002178156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8557726951171561616.post-25759659556186509142016-02-17T23:23:57.098-05:002016-02-17T23:23:57.098-05:0077Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13843420644823331214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8557726951171561616.post-69617106505947452622016-02-17T22:56:04.295-05:002016-02-17T22:56:04.295-05:00Geez this series is perfect...How many issues are ...Geez this series is perfect...How many issues are we getting again?Wonderinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14637644402699981466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8557726951171561616.post-87721404921383381982016-02-17T22:44:06.433-05:002016-02-17T22:44:06.433-05:00Personally I still think Mxyzptlk is my favorite s...Personally I still think Mxyzptlk is my favorite so far, mainly cuz of the Morrison level mind fuckery going on XD<br /><br />Love this series though!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13843420644823331214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8557726951171561616.post-7254046829135282662016-02-17T22:36:52.168-05:002016-02-17T22:36:52.168-05:00i don't mention them,. but I loved the Parasit...i don't mention them,. but I loved the Parasite one this month...it is very to the pointJim Wernerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12307419602315578911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8557726951171561616.post-68366071191252225752016-02-17T22:26:46.338-05:002016-02-17T22:26:46.338-05:00I know its small parts...but i love the Superman v...I know its small parts...but i love the Superman villain set up pages at the end of each one. They're short,sweet and just right to explain the characters and their originsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13843420644823331214noreply@blogger.com