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Comment on The Unwritten 30 (December 2011) by vernon wiley

vernon wiley — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 14:27:42 +0000

The spin offs are coming. The .5 issues on their way have individual tales of the members of the cast. Enjoy!

Comment on Tom Strong 11 (January 2001) by vernon wiley

vernon wiley — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:08:25 +0000

For me Tom Strong continues into a maelstrom. The daughter, Daluha(?), becomes the central focus of the better scripts, and Tom’s fate becomes known at the end of the Promethea series. I’m not sure exactly where it becomes unfocused, but perhaps Moore went a little long on this one, and decided that the daughter was more interesting later..not neccesarily a bad thing.

Comment on Star Wars: Crimson Empire II: Council of Blood 6 (April 1999) by vernon wiley

vernon wiley — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:48:57 +0000

You’ll be happy to know that vol 3 is halfway done with it’s current 6 issue arc.

Comment on The Punisher 6 (February 2012) by vernon wiley

vernon wiley — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 16:26:35 +0000

Yeah, after half a dozen issues, I’d have to agree. While I feel the book is competently done, there’s nothing here we haven’t seen already. I personally want that snowsuit variant action figure myself, though.

Comment on Star Wars: Crimson Empire 2 (January 1998) by vernon wiley

vernon wiley — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:19:21 +0000

While this comic has it’s inspirational center on the adventure schtick, it’s the only Star Wars comic I can say I read with enthusiasm. Gulacy’s art makes it incredibly easy to move along and ignore the lesser aspects of the writing. Good fun stuff.

Comment on The Sixth Gun 15 (September 2011) by vernon wiley

vernon wiley — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:04:37 +0000

I’m going to vote for it being imported from Mexico. Or magically transplanted by the order of monks from another time. Or something…

Comment on The Sixth Gun 15 (September 2011) by vernon wiley

vernon wiley — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:03:19 +0000

My God, I didn’t even notice the fucking castle! Good show, sir!

Comment on The Sixth Gun 14 (August 2011) by vernon wiley

vernon wiley — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:01:37 +0000

Yes, a great fill in by Tyler Crook, who’s now doing BPRD work at Dark Horse.

Comment on Daredevil 6 (January 2012) by vernon wiley

vernon wiley — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:44:11 +0000

I have to disagree with the Bruiser’s costume. With it’s luchadore trappings and the race car driver style endorsement logos from terrorist organizations all over it, as well as the fact that it’s GREEN make it a perfect statement for today’s short sighted, buffoon like c list super villains. nuff said.

Comment on Daredevil 4 (November 2011) by vernon wiley

vernon wiley — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 03:16:55 +0000

These days Marvel has a twice a month schedule for all their books at least 3(4?) times a year, to increase revenue and publish more books. As a result, there are really no “regular” artists on a book, and Daredevil has been fortunate so far with the Rivera/Martin/etc team of graphic narrators with a similar sense of linework and panel design. The colorists are excellent as well, adding an extra layer of cake to the proceedings.

Comment on Daredevil 2 (October 2011) by vernon wiley

vernon wiley — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 17:09:02 +0000

Yes, the book from issue to issue, has it’s difficulties in plot and pacing. Sore spots to be sure, but not a killer for the book surprisingly. Waid continues a writing style with roots in the difficulties of his Irredeemable comic. Lots of little tid bits of info, but little resolution. He actually succeeds in making most of the DD run so far enjoyable on an issue to issue basis. The Klaw storyline is a misstep in emphasis, and never really resonates. The next one with the Luchadore for a villain is much more successful.

Comment on Swamp Thing 57 (February 1987) by vernon wiley

vernon wiley — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 18:55:21 +0000

Well said…

Comment on Swamp Thing 52 (September 1986) by vernon wiley

vernon wiley — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:57:53 +0000

Hmmm. .following on your comment about Moore not writing Batman. I may be wrong, but all he ever did was fill ins other than Swampy, which was probably scheduled for cancellation anyway. It sure seems he was able to run with whatever he did here, which wouldn’t of been the course had he written Bats. I would like to imagine Moore opting for creative freedom on his own creations after his retake on the Charlton heroes, and I can’t imagine DC saying no….

Comment on Swamp Thing 47 (April 1986) by vernon wiley

vernon wiley — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:59:25 +0000

Comic Geek info fact; I believe all of the artists here (except for Alcala) were students of the Joe Kubert School, so that may have something to do with the success in keeping a visual consistency in the series.

Comment on Swamp Thing 45 (February 1986) by vernon wiley

vernon wiley — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 01:22:34 +0000

So Swampy is the Frank Castle of his own comic?