Sometimes, the staff at Graphic Policy read more comics than we’re able to get reviewed. When that happens you’ll see a weekly feature compiling reviews of the comics, or graphic novels, we just didn’t get a chance to write a full one for.
These are Graphic Policy’s Mini Reviews and Recommendations.
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The Power Fantasy #7 (Image) – After last issue’s world expanding, reveal-filled excellence, The Power Fantasy #7 falls off a little bit even though Kieron Gillen and Caspar Wijingaard craft some insane flashbacks showing just how Europe was wiped off the map. It’s the most beautiful rave you’ve ever seen and then utter hellish darkness. If anything, The Power Fantasy always has gorgeous visuals, and this issue also provides insight into the Atomic Eliza Hellbound, who gives off very Catholic vibes. The Power Fantasy #7 is rooted in the past of the comic’s world, and hopefully these past events will lead to future developments in the arc. Overall: 6.8 Verdict: Read
You Never Heard of Me #3 (Dark Horse) – Iolanda Zanfardino and Elisa Romboli continue to keep their precognitive comic book interesting by balancing out sadness with potential romance and focusing on the friendship between William, Allie, and Rory. Most of the book is William and Allie trying to prevent Rory from dying and seeing if his saddest moment changes, but they end up bonding with him and doing silly things like making him wear a full motorcycle helmet while skateboarding. I’m really enjoying the camaraderie between this diverse cast of teens and could spend way more than two more issues with them. And as always, Romboli’s layouts capture the joy and pain of William’s visions. Overall: 8.2 Verdict: buy
DC x Sonic the Hedgehog #1 (DC) – The Justice League and Team Sonic collide when Darkseid crosses dimensions to obtain the chaos emeralds and try to solve the anti-life equation in this fun-filled crossover tailor made for folks whose idea of a fun Saturday morning was watching the DCAU and then playing Sonic Adventure. (Or their kids!) Adam Bryce Thomas‘ art is both on-model and full of energy and power while Matt Herms pours on the colors while taking the edge off a little bit every time Darkseid and his crew are invovled. Ian Flynn‘s script definitely follows the ol’ intercompany crossover, but I love the pairings he chooses for the Sonic and DC characters after the initial big fight. The page where Batman asks Shadow about losses in his past is quite emotional too, and on the humorous side, Sonic and Flash swap great banter while Cyborg and Tails are the most adorable little science nerds. DC x Sonic Hedgehog #1 has plenty of action and even more fun while staying true to the core of these iconic characters. Honestly, this might make a great first DC comic for kids who dig the recent, underrated Sonic live action films. Overall: 8.7 Verdict: Buy
Superman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor #2 (DC) – After a 2 year hiatus, Mark Waid, Bryan Hitch, Kevin Nowlan, and David Baron tour de force look into the relationship between Superman and his greatest foe is back. It’s definitely worth the wait with lavishly, detailed art from Hitch and Nowlan as they and Waid take us on a tour through the different elements of Superman’s world such as the Legion of Superheroes, Themiscyra, and even Lori Lemaris and Atlantis while the Man of Steel looks for a cure for Luthor’s terminal illness. The Last Days of Lex Luthor is very much a middle act so no solutions are found, but Waid excels at writing a Superman who’s maybe a little too noble for his own good. (Hence, Wonder Woman socking him in the jaw.) There’s a moment towards the end of the issue that will excite most Superman fans, and it sets the table for an all-out miniseries finale. Overall: 8.5 Verdict: Buy
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