This week's issue of The Programme confused me, so I'm gonna go back and read the issues in sequence, and report back regarding it.
Damn you transitional issue! I'm not sure what the hell is going on in this issue. Otherwise, artwork is awesome, as always. This issue goes by quick, so I hope the next one comes out right on it's heels before I forget what I was trying to figure out.
American Virgin #22
If I wasn't being lazy and trying to catch up, I'd put up an image for this one, since it's definitely on top of this week's list. This series is really awesome, and by the way folks, the trades are cheap. I think this has... one more issue? And then we end the series, and also Adam's adventures here in Cuba. I'm sad to see this series go, and I'll be curious as to what Steven Seagle will be up to after this. The only downside is the cover art lately has been terrible.
Birds of Prey #114
This issue wasn't bad... apparently Sean McKeever has something rather specific in mind for our dear Birds. However, this issue, like the last one, is rather mediocre at best. It's not bad... but I don't think I can really deal with this title without Gail Simone. I feel like Sean McKeever is destined to sabotage some of my favorite books that they aren't going to cancel anyway. We'll probably see the full extent of that next week with the newest issue of Teen Titans...
Cable/Deadpool #49
This is the first part of double Deadpool week. This is the one that's good. Deadpool & co. (Bob the Hydra Agent and Weasel as the Penetraitor) mosey on down to the Savage Land and say hello Ka-zaar and his friends. Also, ever wondered what Deadpool would be like if he couldn't hear? No? Then read this issue and curse yourself for not thinking of it first.
Checkmate #22
Pretty good issue, though not as top notch as Checkmate can be. Mademoiselle Marie goes on a solo mission, for France, essentially. And we learn lots of cool stuff about her legacy. And if you forgot that Marie is ruthless as fuck, you are reminded, sir.
Countdown to Final Crisis #15
This was an excellent issue of Countdown. I'm really excited about what might happen here with Mary and the 3 H's. Additionally, RED ROBIN. RED ROBIN. RED ROBIN. The time draws near, I can sense it.
Fallen Angel #23
I'm glad that JK Woodard has changed his artwork to a more readable, less painted look to his artwork in this book. I'm excited about where this story is going, tying into some stuff from much earlier in the run (and maybe even from the first volume on DC). Sadly though, this issue didn't hit as hard as I hoped.
Flash #236
The changing of artists midway through this arc really destroyed it for me. It was an okay Flash story, and I decided I'd check it out, but I'm not sure if I'll hang around to see what happens. But, I may jump back on when Johns returns to Wally West. The backup stories to this have been surprisingly good. This story started off strong, but quickly lost it. At least with the art change the villains of this story didn't look so obviously like giant vagina monsters.
Incredible Hercules #113
This book is fun. I think that may be it's problem. I like it and all, but it hasn't really delivered like I hoped it might. We'll have to see, as it's really only 2 issues deep, and Greg Pak and Mr. Van Lente may flip it on us at any moment. I think this does its job in the places where you expect: Amadeus Cho is all techno-tricksy, Hercules smashes some stuff, and the coyote pup yips real loud.
Justice League of America #17
Dwayne McDuffie's backup story (wtf, backup for McDuffie? Come on)? Awesome. The main story? Not so good. It seems more like a lame attempt to tie the League into Salvation Run in some form or fashion. McDuffie gets to work on some stuff with Vixen, who has been having some problems with her powers. Which amazingly enough, some people who write the League outside of the actual League book forget.
New Warriors #8
It's bad when you're reading a book that you have to tell yourself, "Man, I've got to stop downloading this book."
Shadowpact #21
This is another fun book. I love reading this one. Hey, whatchu doin' Detective Chimp? Hittin' on furries online looking for monkey-love, that's what's up. I'm waiting on Zauriel to have some more dialogue sometime soon. In other news, I keep getting confused as to why there are two Nightshades in the DCU right now, one here, and the other on the Suicide Squad. Maybe if I read Suicide Squad... My conclusion is that this is the real one, and the one working for Amanda Waller is a Skrull.
World War Hulk: Warbound #2
I'm glad Elloe has gotten some more page time in this series, as well as some interesting stuff with our friend the Hiroim. There's lots of neat gamma objects in this one, that may be reminiscent of a recent Ultimate Fantastic Four issue... hey, wait a minute!
Wolverine: Origins #21
I read this for Deadpool. As a long-time Deadpool fan, I thought I'd check it out. And Daniel Way described what happened in a way that made it sound neat. Other than a few moments though, Way rarely hit on what makes Deadpool... well, Deadpool. The piano was definitely one, but Pool-O-Vision? Not. P.S.: Don't buy this book.
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