The 52 Project: Final Summary

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The 52 Project: Final Summary Oct 7, 2011 21:32:17 GMT -5

Post by ryokowerx on Oct 7, 2011 21:32:17 GMT -5

So we've not got past all fifty-two issues and here is my list of what made the cut into my monthly pull list, what is going to be picked up in trade and what I'm just done with.

YES I'M BUYING (* means it is on the bubble)
Action Comics
All-Star Western
Animal Man
Aquaman
Batgirl
Batwoman
DC Universe Presents
Demon Knights
Frankenstein, Agent of S.H.A.D.E.
Green Lantern New Guardians (*)
Grifter (*)
I, Vampire
Justice League Dark
Justice League International (*)
Men of War
Red Lanterns
Superboy
Supergirl (*)
Superman (probably will be dropped after Perez leaves)
Swamp Thing
Teen Titans (*)
Wonder Woman

BUYING OR READING LATER IN TRADE
Batman
Batman and Robin
Birds of Prey
Blackhawks
Blue Beetle
Catwoman
Detective Comics
Fury of Firestorm
Green Lantern
Green Lantern Corps
Justice League
Static Shock
Stormwatch
Voodoo

NOT BUYING
Batman: The Dark Knight
Batwing
Captain Atom
Deathstroke
Flash
Green Arrow
Hawk and Dove
Legion Lost
Legion of Super-Heroes
Mister Terrific
Nightwing
O.M.A.C.
Red Hood and the Outlaws
Resurrection Man
Savage Hawkman
Suicide Squad

So looking at it I've got 22 titles that I'm tentatively buying monthly, 14 books that I'm going to just hold out on and either buy in trade or borrow from the library to read and 16 books didn't make the cut.

How'd your buys pan out for you? More good than bad? About the same? Worse? Go ahead and spout off.

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The 52 Project: Final Summary Nov 19, 2011 7:14:50 GMT -5

Post by HoM on Nov 19, 2011 7:14:50 GMT -5

I've actually enjoyed the DCnU for the most part. Most of the stuff is readable, and so what if the other stuff isn't for me? I'm sure other people enjoy it. I regret not getting on the ground floor of I, Vampire because I hear nothing but good things about that, and the Jae Lee-esque art is beautiful. Really eerie looking. I didn't pick everything up, but what I did I'm pretty much sticking with.

I've really enjoyed following your reviews, mate! I think you're right for the most part, but for some reason I'm just sticking with Red Hood. I can't help it. There's a right schlocky vibe going on, and I'm sticking with it until the whole Starfire shit is resolved. I know Lobdell has said "It's not as bad as it looks!" (paraphrasing) but at the same time... looks pretty bad.

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The 52 Project: Final Summary Nov 19, 2011 16:52:18 GMT -5

Post by Trevor on Nov 19, 2011 16:52:18 GMT -5

My two favorites so far are Batman, Aquaman and Batgirl. I am not totally sold yet on Supergirl, Hawkman, Batwoman, Teen Titans, Flash, or Huntress. But I like the concepts to this point.

Of all these so far I say Batman is my favorite (and I am not a Batman fan normally). The Secret Owl Organization and how the writer has brought it into the story has piqued my interest. The writer is doing an amazing job. The art is decent, and not my favorite style, yet his storytelling skill is very well done.

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The 52 Project: Final Summary Nov 19, 2011 16:57:41 GMT -5

Post by HoM on Nov 19, 2011 16:57:41 GMT -5

Nov 19, 2011 16:52:18 GMT -5 Trevor said:

My two favorites so far are Batman, Aquaman and Batgirl. I am not totally sold yet on Supergirl, Hawkman, Batwoman, Teen Titans, Flash, or Huntress. But I like the concepts to this point.

Of all these so far I say Batman is my favorite (and I am not a Batman fan normally). The Secret Owl Organization and how the writer has brought it into the story has piqued my interest. The writer is doing an amazing job. The art is decent, and not my favorite style, yet his storytelling skill is very well done.

Scott Snyder has a grasp on the Bat mythos that is few and far between. Very impressed with his Detective Comics run before the relaunch, and I need to get in on this Batman book!

Greg Capullo never impressed way back when I saw his stuff on Spawn, but he's got an eye made for Batman. Very interesting.

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The 52 Project: Final Summary Nov 19, 2011 17:23:43 GMT -5

Post by Trevor on Nov 19, 2011 17:23:43 GMT -5

Of all the 52 launch, if you are to read just one comic. Pick Batman. You won't regret it. It is by far the best writer and storytelling combination of the relaunch. If you don't take my word for it, check here ifanboy.com/comics/batman-3/, and check the rating and the feeback comments. Thousands of people are raving on this book, and #3 is rated almost a 5/5 by over 1000 people.

Hands down the best book so far.

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Post by ryokowerx on Oct 7, 2011 21:32:17 GMT -5

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Post by Trevor on Nov 19, 2011 16:52:18 GMT -5

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