So folks, as promised, let's have a little discussion. It's about these books you're not buying. Mmhm. Not buying them at all. The first thing I want to look at is a wonderful book, and much better handled than a similar book released at the same time.
I'm talking about Proof, following the adventures of John Prufrock and The Lodge, which is a secret organization that catalogues and protects cryptids of various sorts. In fact, Prufrock, or Proof, is a sasquatch himself, and has been with organization for a very long time. As a big cryptozoology fan, I love this, but generally speaking its a very good book, as opposed to a similar book, The Perhapanauts, which I could just not get into at all. It has a very grimy, sketchy artwork that accentuates the dark backdrop of these hidden worlds within our own. And y'know what? It ships on time. Every month. Now, just this last week it wrapped up a very touching storyline dealing with some of Proof's past, so the next issue should be prepared to start a new arc, allowing you folks (I'm talking to you!) a good opportunity to jump on.
Now this week, there's a few things to note. First of all, Booster Gold. Booster Gold was at 93 on the top 100 in terms of sales for July. Which worry me a bit, since they might go down further. Now I know, Geoff Johns isn't writing it anymore. And yes, Johns is an amazing writer. But really, given credit where credit is due, Jurgens is quite capable and has provided a very enjoyable and more importantly fun series since Johns' departure. Additionally, Matt Sturges has been doing some great stuff in the Blue Beetle co-feature that seem like they will loop into the ongoing story with Booster Gold, making the co-feature all the more appealing.
Not as far down as Booster Gold is Secret Six. The Six have been doing marvelous and hilarious things thanks to Gail Simone. Do you like humor? Sure you do. Do you like dark humor? Of course (okay, so maybe you don't, but work with me here). So why aren't you picking up Secret Six? I would see you people on the internets claiming how serious comics are getting and how you hate that. Well, Secret Six is fun. It is a fun comic. For you. And the artwork is just great. Nicola Scott plays off Simone amazingly. So go fall in love with some bad people and get it, dammit.
And Incredible Hercules is back on track after a bit of an excursion to the underworld that was lacking just a bit. And these issues are coming out bi-weekly right now, with alternating Herc and Cho stories. This week is a Herc, and lord knows what crazy him and a Zeus dawning on adolescence will get up to. Featuring another awesome Rafael Albaquerque cover.
What I'm curious this week? Marvels Project (which I'm behind on), Nomad: Girl Without a World (I just love this concept, despite my dislike of Heroes Reborn), Titans (will it get better with Winick gone??), and Shield (Eric Trautmann has the ability to make this awesome, and JMS paved the way. Not crazy about Scott McDaniel on art though).
In addition, I'm really looking forward to Adventure Comics, House of Mystery, Superman: World of New Krypton, The Unwritten, Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Exodus, and War of Kings: Who Will Rule?
Busy week. See you on the other side of We-err.. Thursday.
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