And........we're BACK with another weekly post to showcase what I've been reading for the week. I was hoping to have this posted on Sunday, or even Monday at the latest, but life got ahead of me. What matters is that it's posted and I get to share with you guys all of the wonderful books I've read for the week. I'm going to try to focus more on getting these kind of posts out at least once a rather than having them out on a set scheduled day week to week. I think if I pick a specific day that will just stress me out and of course, I just want to be able to deliver you guys the best content! Maybe there will be a scheduled day for posting in the future!
By the way, I was able to see Deadpool 2 and I absolutely loved it! There were moments where it was a little too serious for me, being as it is a Deadpool movie but the jokes were golden and there are lines that I will be quoting for days! You should totally go see it if and when you can. I should mention that I'm totally biased with my feelings towards this movie because it featured Cable, Colossus, and Domino. They're pretty much my favorite X-Men...so yeah totally biased.
As always you should tell me all the wonderful books you've been reading too! I'm always looking for more comics to read!
Also, this arc really made me fall in love with Dolphin as a character as it serves as her introduction to Rebirth. I don't know a lot about her other than the fact that she was a temporary love interest for Aquaman during the silver/golden age, but she really wowed me as a character. She's so cute and fierce, and she's mute! Stephen Sejic did a really great job expressing her feelings/communication through facial expressions!
Trinity Vol 1: Better Together - Francis Manapul, Emmanuel Luppachino & Clay Mann - Trinity was one of the many titles on my initial comic pull at the start of Rebirth. I remember loving the first issue, only to allow the issues to follow to pile up before inevitably canceling the series from my subscription. The plot for Trinity's first arc seems simple enough, Poison Ivy puts Batman, Wonder Woman and Superman in a dreamlike trance using some mystical plant magic, giving each what they most desire. It's an idea very similar to one of my favorite Justice League Unlimited episodes, with some unique twists of its own. Unfortunately, the idea of it all falls flat for many reasons. Manapul really doesn't use these dreamlike trances for the Trinity, to their full potential. Three issues out of the five collected issues are dedicated to these sequences, each one for Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman respectively. These moments that should be full of emotion, given our heroes most wanted desires right in front of them, instead come off as dull and uninteresting. It's moments like these that make it hard to finish the arc as the story as a whole often times made it felt like a chore to get through. It's a shame because the first issue of Trinity is one of my favorite single issues in a long while, and was definitely the best out of Rebirth's number ones. Hence why it was so disappointing to see the rest of the series fall flat. Issue number one really gave you the heart and friendship between Bruce, Diana, and Clark. With the New 52, that relationship between heroes was really lacking and this issue alone helped to reignite that spark. If you have a chance to at least pick up the first issue of Trinity, do so, because it really has such a beautifully crafted story. [ Comixology] [Amazon]
P.S I also don't understand why there was a need to create yet another "child" for Poison Ivy when she already has three wonderful children thanks to the run from Amy Chu, Poison Ivy: Cycle of Life and Death. It may be a personal gripe, but I really miss those damn girls.
In Real Life - Cory Doctorow & Jen Wang - If you were with me for last weeks post you saw that I fell head over heels in love with The Prince & The Dressmaker along with Jen Wang's art. So of course I had to pick up In Real Life, another original graphic novel with art by Jen. In Real Life is truly a wonderful all ages tale, that was slow in the beginning, before making me fall in love with it. Anda's a teenager who spends most of her free time on Coarsegold Online, an online multiplayer role playing game. There she joins a guild, makes new friends, is allowed to unleash her true self, and farms for money, both in game and in real life. There she meets Raymond, a boy from China who's only job is to literally play Coarsegold selling off in-game items for real-world cash. Throughout the book, the two form a bond and go on the journey together to discover right from wrong, while learning about themselves and helping each other. The story is as charming as it is heartwarming. Once again Jen's artwork is just absolutely stunning. Her vivid colors and unique style really help to bring life to this online world. As someone who spent a lot of her teenage years in rp chatrooms and online guilds on Runescape, this one hit home. It's a quick read which may be it's only problem. I found myself wanting more by the story's end. That being said this is definitely one of those ones I could pick up and read again. In Real Life is a story I wish I had during my time in middle and high school. For once I found myself in a book and realized there are a lot more people in this world just like me. This is definitely one of those stories for everyone and is an especially good one for younger readers. [Amazon]
Moon Knight Vol 1: Lunatic - Jeff Lemire & Greg Smallwood - I've been reading a lot more Marvel lately and I can't tell if it's a good or bad thing. So far I think I've read more Marvel books than DC this year, so that's saying something. Also if you can't tell I'm on a Jeff Lemire binge as you can see from last week's post. Moon Knight was a character I'd heard of but really didn't know anything about, but considering my appreciation of Lemire's work I figured I'd give this one a shot. Not sure how other Moon Knight stories go, but in Lunatic, Marc Spector who claims to be the Moon Knight, finds himself to be trapped inside an insane asylum. While he believes the vigilante past he's been forced to leave behind is very real, there's a trail of records that prove otherwise as those who would dare keep him captive blame it all on dissociative identity disorder. The story follows through as Spector and other paitents rally together to make their escape from the hospital. It really makes for a fascinating read as the entire time I couldn't even pinpoint what was real and fantasy. This one really transcends realities as the ending alone will be enough to make you want to read the book all the way through again and pay attention to every little detail. You can go into this one, with no knowledge of Moon Knight as a character. In fact, you can go in with no knowledge of Marvel characters in general. Jeff Lemire and Greg Smallwood make the story feel more of an indie title than a superhero book. Something I've been noticing and apprecating a lot with some newer marvel stories. Moon Knight Lunatic feels self-contained through and through. You could get away with this being the first and only Moon Knight comic you'll ever read. That being said I'll probably still pick up volume two and three of the Lemire run, just to see where else he takes the character. [Comixology] [Amazon]
Redlands - Jordie Belaire & Vanessa Del Rey - Redlands is dark, brutal and beautiful. This original comic from Jordie Belaire and Vanessa Del Rey follows as a coven of witches, have placed their roots in a small backwater Florida town, bringing with them a new order. I had picked up the first issue upon it's release and found myself deciding it would be a series I would wait to read once compiled into trade form. Redlands is strange, and that's putting it mildly. It's a story that will suck you in, forcing you to read it in one sitting. This story will have its hold on you from the first pages. Jordie Belaire has really outdone herself. Not only is she a phenomal colorist but she's a damn good writer as well, especially with this being her first authored comic. While there are moments when the story can feel a bit disjointed jumping from character to character, and even between generations, Redlands as a whole carries the same horrific and captivating theme through and through. Belaire's really crafted a unique story here, blending real world politics with that of withcraft and horror. I've been looking for a series to fill the void when Chilling Adventures of Sabrina is on hiatus and Redlands is just that. This story isn't for the faint of heart. Its graphic in nature, and language streaming with both violent and sexual content, making artist Vanessa Del Ray perfect for the series. Even if you can at least gets your hands on issue one, do so. That single issue alone feels like a self contained story and really gives you a feel of what Redlands is all about. It makes the perfect introduction if you're not ready to commit to the full trade. I'm really pumped about Volume 2 when that drops later in the year. If you're a fan of witches and horror or a combination of the two make sure you check out Redlands! [Comixology] [Amazon]
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