Reviews: QUANTUM AND WOODY #7, DETECTIVE COMICS #27

QUANTUM AND WOODY #7
Writer:  James Asmus
Artist:  Ming Doyle
Colors:  Jordie Bellaire
Letters:  Dave Lanphear
Publisher:  Valiant

Man this is such a fun comic!  James Asmus has found a groove with this unlikely duo.  If you are a fun of superheroes and comedy, then this book is for you.  From Eric (Quantum) being behind enemy lines and having to deal with a racist, anti-government militia who worship Quantum and Woody, to Woody uncovering the secret plot of Eric’s boss.  The laughs keep on coming.

Once I saw the story starting to take shape, I could tell what the next phase would be:  Quantum and Woody having to join forces with the separatists.  Can’t wait to see what happens next issue.

Rating:  4 of 5

Detective Comics #27
Multiple writers and artists
Publisher:  DC Comics

This mega-sized anniversary issue of Detective Comics brought many writers and artists together to tell short stories featuring the caped crusader.  The stories I enjoyed the most were “Better Days” by Peter J. Tomasi and Ian Bertram, “Gothtopia” by John Layman and Jason Fabok, and “Twenty-Seven” by Scott Snyder and Sean Murphy.

Every story except “Twenty-Seven” take place outside of Batman continuity.  Snyder used his tale to plant easter eggs for future Batman stories.  We were presented with clones, an African-American Robin, and the idea that there will always be a Batman to fight the forces of evil in Gotham.  If we’re lucky, we’ll get to see these subjects touched on again down the line by Snyder.  Clones could even be a way for Damian to make his return.

Rating: 3 of 5

These reviews were written in partnership with Pop Culture Network.  They can be found at their website http://www.popculturenetwork.com/

Timdogg

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