More recent cancellations...

Upon further thought, a few more titles recently facing cancellation came to mind. Some I just became aware of today, much like the other day, when I read the next issue of All-New Atom would be the last. Today, I read the last issue of Midnighter. 

Now, it had occured to me that the solicitations for the new Authority series were a good indication the series would not be picking back up, and that Wildstorm was stream-lining their books again. Regardless, I find it sad, since this has been such a fantastic book, with the only slow spot being in the most recent arc, where there was one issue with almost no dialogue at all. However, the series got off to a brilliant start with Garth Ennis' opening (available currently in trade), and then followed by a series of one-shots by various writers and artists before Keith Giffen took over and took the book in a great new direction, placing Midnighter at the centre-point of a happy-as-apple-pie town under the protection of a patriotic group called Anthem. 

Crossing Midnight can be hard to get into. I tried to read a few individual issues to start off, but it just didn't seem to be happening. "How can this be?" I thought to myself. "I love Mike Carey." And so I took the chance and picked up the first trade, which by the way folks is 9.99. Anyway, what this book brings (much like particular selections from Mike Carey's amazing series, Lucifer) is a great look at Japanese culture and traditions, both current and modern, without actually using a manga format which I usually just hear people complain about. The story of these two twins born on opposite sides of midnight, and find themselves on opposite sides of a battle as to who is the rightful god of blades. Currently there are two trades out, Cut Here and A Map of Midnight, both great stories. The last issue comes out this month, #19.

Also finishing up this month is a book I was aware of being cancelled much further in advance, and I think that mostly has to do with the fact that they were being allowed a chance to finish up their story. Exterminators has become one of my favorite books period. Besides being amusing, and having a captivating story, and being rather disgusting at times, it's just plain awesome. I never thought I would be waiting anxiously for that next issue of a book about exterminators fighting off and ancient Egyptian power controlling the bugs and pests of Los Angeles? There's so much involved in this book... just go read it. #30, the last issue, comes out this month. There are currently 4 trades out, and the last will be the fifth, all decently priced (at least 14.99 or less). 

I'll try to get some pictures up for these soon, but I'm about to pass out.