End of April update:
Aquaman New 52 Vol. 3 & 4 TPBs (15)
- I loved this run so much, it was utterly fantastic and pretty much everything I look for in a superhero comic. The ending was pretty fast paced (maybe a little too fast), but very satisfying. I would’ve liked to see some more of the series as it seems Johns wasn’t quite done with it when it ended, but that’s okay. The run started incredibly strong and just got better. The art once again was perfect. Ivan Reis’ work is just gorgeous, and Pelletter’s style, while different, is equally as good. The transition between the two wasn’t that jarring either, likely due to the colourist staying the same. Throne of Atlantis is by far one of my favourite stories I’ve read in recent memory, it was a wonderful fusion of big, widescreen action, engaging characters, a fun plot and sensational artwork. I’ve fallen off a bit with Johns’ Justice League because it didn’t hook me in, but if it’s quality is anything like this, I might have to stick with it.
The Flash by Geoff Johns Book 3 TPB (12)
- This was a great continuation of the story. I came into this book very exciited for the Blitz arc, but I was pleasantly surprised to see how strong the preceding Gorilla Grodd story was. Johns is fantastic at playing the long game, and this is well-demonstrated here. Hunter Zolomon’s story is a blast to see unfold, and the ending of the book suggests a very interesting new direction going forward. Great art as always. Excited to finish off this series.
Chew: The Omnivore Edition Book 1 OHC (10)
- Fabulous. I enjoyed this book so much. It was funny, it was creative, it was stylish, it was just superb. The art and writing go hand-in-hand, and I really love the construction of the actual hardcover itself. I’ll be powering through the next few Omnivores as this series has got me hooked.
Monthly Total: 37 books
Yearly Total: 249 books