First Impression Review: Supercrooks

I usually don't like to review comics based off of one issue. I think it's like critiquing a movie based off of one scene, but people don't always like to wait till the third or so issue to find out if something's good or not. I decided to do First Impression reviews in order to critique a single issue of a comic book series, usually a first issue. I'm starting out by doing Supercrooks... or as it's stylized, SUPERCROOKS.

To start off, I'm not super familiar with Mark Millar's work, specifically his own original series. This issue was a fun read. The premise is that there's too many superheroes around (specifically in the U.S.) and that makes it hard for criminals to be... you know, criminals. Even powered criminals are having trouble with this and they can't even do simply street crimes. Our main character decides that the best course of action is to do a big heist. . . in another country.

I loved the art in this mostly because I do love Leinil Yu's line work. The action is very few and takes place only at the beginning. The characters look fine, nothing too out of the ordinary, and the design is also good.

Millar's writing is good too. Why wouldn't it be? You get a solid feel for the characters and the flow of the story is evenly paced.

I give this 3 super-douches out of 5.
Overall, A decent book. I have understood that it's only a 4 issue series. I personally wouldn't pick up the rest of the books.
Also, #2 came out this week. pick up both if you want.

Supercrooks #1 is published by Icon at 2.99 for this issue.
Same for #2. just saying.
Don't tell them that Aldo Approves, but that he likes it, but not like likes it.

Issue Review: Batman #8

I don't usually like to review Single Issues, much less when its in the middle of a story arc or just randomly in the middle of the series.
As a reviewer and comic book store clerk, I feel that it's my responsibility to tell you about Batman #8. The series up to this point has been great, especially issue #5, but as far as the story goes, this particular issue launches the story and action upwards. If I could give this issue a subtitle, it would be "The one where the shit hits the fan!"

Officially titled "Attack on Wayne Manor", this issue portrays everything I've loved about the series. The dialogue and story flow is great. The action is fantastic and well paced without disrupting the flow of the story. Scott Snyder is quickly becoming my favorite comic book author, he has a great grasp on the characters, from Al's protectiveness of Bruce, to how obsessed Batman is with Gotham that he feels betrayed after learning about the Court of Owls. Capullo gives us great art that fits the title fantastically. As always, Rafael Albuquerque's art is a great treat in the follow up story presented at the end of the issue.

This issue pretty much gives us the catalyst into the Night of the Owls event that we've been expecting since issue 5, and it does it well. You start out by seeing Bruce Wayne still healing and still trying to piece together  how the Court has stayed hidden from him for so long, when the Talon's finally start attacking. Not just singular attacks mind you, this is an all out assault on Bruce and several of Gotham's influential citizens. Bruce is forced to hide in his Bat-Cave and regroup.

My complaints are few in this issue.When we switch to Albuquerque's art Alfred suddenly looks like a bartender out of the old west. His mustache gets too thick too fast. My other complaint is that when you finish the main story, it tell you to wait until the next installment, but the next installment is just a page turn away, why do this in the first place?

Overall, I give this issue 5 bat-punches-to-face out of 5.
A real roller-coaster of action, story and bad-assery!
Pick it up, and pick up everything before it while you're at it.

Batman #8 is published by DC Comics at 3.99 (and 4.99 for a digital combo pack).
Pick it up and let them know that Aldo Approves!