"Mystique Vol. 1: Dead Drop Gorgeous (Astonishing X-Men)"

WORTH CONSUMING!

This is like Alias, with mutants and only if my wife would let me watch the show. Great story line about on of my favorite x-men characters.

My only problem with the book: When did Professor X start walking or can he only walk when he is an ESP image?

Still with this question unanswered, run, don’t walk to get this book.

"The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists: A Novel"

WORTH CONSUMING! A very funny book. It’s like a Terry Prachett novel set in Victorian England. Don’t expect any continuity with historical facts (although many of his footnotes are of historical truth). Very surreal and great word play. Classic example of British comedy writing.

Jimmy Olsen: Adventures by Jack Kirby - Volume 2

WORTH CONSUMING!

Much better than Vol. One. I think Kirby found his niche in this one. No stomach turning collages, little of Flippa Dippa to be seen or heard. It is a shame there’s never gonna be a volume 3.

4 out of 5 stars.

A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 2: The Reptile Room (MISSING)

I've just realized, seven years after the fact, that though I read A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 2: The Reptile Room, I never wrote a review for this in my original reading journal. I actually don't remember much about this book, so I won't try to review a book that I read almost a decade ago. However, I do make an annotation here in order to keep track of my oversight for my records.

"The Wide Window (A Series of Unfortunate Events #3)"

Not as good as book 2, but still interesting. I have to agree with some of the consumers who have read this book, the definitions is beginning to get old and stale. Is this why Lemony Snicket never shows his face, because he knows that his loyal readers would lay the smack down? Still, I must know why happens next to Violet, Klaus, and Sunny.

" The Complete Dennis the Menace 1951-1952"

NOT WORTH CONSUMING

Man, was this kid a brat. He was a very disrespectful little dude. And I am surprised at how many activities his parents take him with them. I thought it the 1950’s it was common to leave the kid at home when the folks wanted to go to a fancy restaurant. Maybe it was and Dennis The Menace broke that taboo. If so, you have him to thank for ruined dinners and movies.

"Batman / Tarzan: Claws of the Cat-Woman"

WORTH CONSUMING!

An odd pairing of the Dark Knight and the Lord of the Jungle. Set in the 1920-40’s era as Tarzan was. A quick read. Fun and original. It was a breath of fresh. Except for the main villain, he was a typical Depression era gangster/poacher. A better baddie could have made this book a 5 star venture.

"Superman: Peace on Earth"

WORTH CONSUMING!

Really, this is a book by Alex Ross- Dini as stated in the about the author section was a collaboration. Ross’ art is stunning and real. It’s a great visual treat for the holidays.

"JLA: Secret Origins (JLA (DC Comics Unnumbered Paperback))"

WORTH CONSUMING!

Again, this is an Alex Ross work with Dini as collaborator. Great retelling of all your favorite DC origins. Worth owning.

Superman: the Man of Steel, Volume 3

NOT WORTH CONSUMING

This volume of stories follows Superman’s life after the Great Crisis, in which Supergirl and Barry Allen died. I can’t figure stuff out. This book covers 3 different titles of Superman tales (which have no continuity) and are not published in sequence but alphabetically and by month. So I’m jumping from Superman being in the Mid-East to fighting mobsters, then back to the Mid-East.

It’s very confusing. Also, no one except 3 people in the DC Universe are supposed to know of the great crisis even happening, yet in this story, everyone knows about it.

Fun to read, hard to understand- can’t recommend-sorry!!!

Jimmy Olsen: Adventures by Jack Kirby - Volume 1

NOT WORTH CONSUMING

In 1970, Jack Kirby left Marvel and went to work for the enemy, DC Comics. Kirby’s first title at DC: Jimmy Olsen??

Yes, it’s true. Kirby used Olsen to introduce his new characters of Darkseid, Apokolips, and the New Gods, as a spoiler for his new titles due out in early ’71.

Kirby hated to work on established titles and it shows. The plots are loose, the continuity off base, well, you just have to wonder what Kirby was smoking. His collages are enough to make one trip out and puke with the drugs.

His revival of the Newsboy legion is okay, except for the addition of what has got to be one of the most annoying names and characters in all comics “Flippa Dippa”. Why must he always speak in first person?

And a special guest appearance of Don Rickles??

However, little did Kirby know, but his creation of the “Project” and the DN Aliens, helped pave the way for the classic “Death of Superman” story in the early ’90s and help usher in the modern day Superboy.

"Common Grounds Volume 1 (1st Printing)"

WORTH CONSUMING!

One of the best series I have read. Amazing storytelling and very original. This is worth owning in your comic collection. A+++++

"The Bad Beginning (A Series of Unfortunate Events #1)"

I got hooked watching to movie, which BTW has a terrible Jim Carrey performance, but the kids and the ensemble is great.

I know this is not a comic, but I like it and I wanted to share.

Not for ages under 10, in my opinion, but it is not a den of evil like many believe, rather witty and a lot like Terry Pratchett in a way.

"Green Lantern/Green Arrow Collection - Volume 1" by O'Neill and Adams

WORTH CONSUMING!

This is required reading for any comic book fan!