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HOT DAMN. Not what I was expecting to happen...
Now all the Justice League have turned up and this has left me undecided about continuing with WW or starting the JL series to see if there is crossover. That is the one annoying point about comics there always a tonne of sub-plots that cut between different characters which makes it difficult to follow.
Now all the Justice League have turned up and this has left me undecided about continuing with WW or starting the JL series to see if there is crossover. That is the one annoying point about comics there always a tonne of sub-plots that cut between different characters which makes it difficult to follow.
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Wonder Woman (2016-) #35
Alex Sinclair, Hi-Fi, James Robinson, Romulo Fajardo Jr., Emanuela Lupacchino, Ray McCarthy, Bryan Hitch
There are too many of these comics to review.
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Wonder Woman (2016-) #36
Alex Sinclair, Carlo Pagulayan, Jason Paz, James Robinson, Romulo Fajardo Jr., Bryan Hitch
Oooh, this looks interesting, lots of new Green Lanterns I haven't heard of before which is exciting. Interesting to see how all this new arcs tie in!
Re-read to refresh my memory!
I just love the flash, can't wait to read the rest of this series!
I just love the flash, can't wait to read the rest of this series!
Just as darn flipping brilliant as the first time. So much action and fantastic plot twists, incredibly developed characters and just so much excitement with this book! Can't wait to start the next!
The DC Rebirth series has been my first introduction to comic books full stop. I'm a huge superhero fan, but fell into my superhero love through the movie root. This was largely the marvel movies, however, after discovering the amazing Justice League animation show I came to fall in love with the DC characters and universe. Following the disappointing movies from DC, I decided that I needed to delve into the world of comics. The reason I decided to start with the Rebirth series is because I have been massively overwhelmed by the plethora of DC comic books available, and this was the newest, most accessible way to start reading.
The first time I read DC Universe: Rebirth I was admittedly very confused about the whole storyline and what was going on. From what I understand, the Rebirth series is an attempt to reboot the New 52 series and right-the-wrongs of that universe reboot that had fans in despair. Therefore, to newbie readers of DC comics, this comic could definitely be confusing and mind-boggling as an introduction. On the second read-through, however, after getting through most of the Wonder Woman Rebirth series which I really came to enjoy, many of the story-lines, plot points and characters were starting to make much more sense.
What I enjoyed most about Rebirth was the small snippet introductions to many of the main DC characters. Rebirth intersected a small plot-point and problem in many of the main DC characters lives which sets up this Rebirth universe to deal with a big universal issue and many small character plot lines. The main focus admittedly was the Flash and Wally West as he rushes across time trying to contact various individuals, however, I absolutely adore the Flash and was really interested to see how this storyline developed. This actually encouraged me to pick up [b:Titans: Rebirth #1|30270591|Titans Rebirth #1|Dan Abnett|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1465079300s/30270591.jpg|50747596] which I would not have done usually. I think if you're not a Flash fan, you might find this a little irritating as most of the big guys, Superman/Batman/Aquaman have very minor appearances.
Overall, I enjoyed the art-style, the snippets of action and the collection of characters that were introduced here. I'm really interested to see where the Rebirth series will be going.
The first time I read DC Universe: Rebirth I was admittedly very confused about the whole storyline and what was going on. From what I understand, the Rebirth series is an attempt to reboot the New 52 series and right-the-wrongs of that universe reboot that had fans in despair. Therefore, to newbie readers of DC comics, this comic could definitely be confusing and mind-boggling as an introduction. On the second read-through, however, after getting through most of the Wonder Woman Rebirth series which I really came to enjoy, many of the story-lines, plot points and characters were starting to make much more sense.
What I enjoyed most about Rebirth was the small snippet introductions to many of the main DC characters. Rebirth intersected a small plot-point and problem in many of the main DC characters lives which sets up this Rebirth universe to deal with a big universal issue and many small character plot lines. The main focus admittedly was the Flash and Wally West as he rushes across time trying to contact various individuals, however, I absolutely adore the Flash and was really interested to see how this storyline developed. This actually encouraged me to pick up [b:Titans: Rebirth #1|30270591|Titans Rebirth #1|Dan Abnett|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1465079300s/30270591.jpg|50747596] which I would not have done usually. I think if you're not a Flash fan, you might find this a little irritating as most of the big guys, Superman/Batman/Aquaman have very minor appearances.
Overall, I enjoyed the art-style, the snippets of action and the collection of characters that were introduced here. I'm really interested to see where the Rebirth series will be going.
Kisscut for me was a disappointment as it followed on from Blindsighted. I had read both of these books before, a very long time ago, so this was a re-read to reintroduce myself to the series that I previously enjoyed. On reading Kisscut for the second time (although all memories were very hazy of events), I was actually pretty disappointed. In particular, after finishing Blindsighted and really enjoying it. For me, Kisscut fell down on everything that Blindsighted had built up.
The characters were all pretty awful in this installment. The development in Jeffrey and Sara's relationship was awkward, painful and very cringe. Jeffrey condemned Sara for not shaving her legs or being sexy, and it was like "WOW MAN, WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO MAKE SARA WANT YOU BACK". There was just lots of small parts like that and jumps in the pacing of the relationship that didn't really seem to gel with everything that is said to have gone off in the past.
In character development and consistency I also found a lot of issues. Sara was both 'uncharacteristically mean' and insensitive as both a doctor and a human being that didn't fit with her overall character that has been presented. Then the whole Lena debacle is just a sh*t storm of issues with everybody involved; particularly her relationship with her boss Jeffrey. Beyond Lena, Sara and Jeffrey however, the secondary characters are non-existent in their development, which is perhaps fair of a crime-thriller/murder-mystery style. However, it does mean that its difficult to really get a feel for the rest of the town and how they behave, beyond the suspects.
The writing I was thoroughly disappointed in, after whole passages were just copied and pasted between Blindsighted and Kisscut. In scenes where Slaughter was describing Jeffrey's office and the remodelling that had took place. For somebody that hadn't read the first one so recently, or even at all it would help to set the mood but for me it just symbolised lazy writing. At least if you're going to repeat the reasons of why something was done, have the decency to rewrite it for your readers' sake.
Introduction to Chapter Six in Kisscut:
"Ben Walker, Grant County's Chief of police before Jeffrey, had kept his office just off the briefing room in the back of the station."
"Nobody saw him again until quitting time, when Ben got in his car and drove two blocks up the street to the diner where he ate his supper. The first thing Jeffrey did when he took over the station was throw out Ben's desk."
Introduction to Chapter Eleven in Blindsighted
"Ben Walker, the chief of police before Jeffrey, had kept his office in the back of the station, just off the briefing room" ... "What Ben did from this time until five o'clock, when he could be seen scooting down the street to the diner for his supper, was a mystery. Jeffrey's first task when he took over Ben's job was to move his office to the front of the squad room."
The whole section is so similar and repetitive, and this wasn't the only case. I get its a building and its hard to describe, but literally using some of the same words and talking about the same thing, is it really that important?
The topic of this book is actually REALLY DARK (warnings for:child abuse, pornography, rape, violence, death ). I give Slaughter both credit for taking it on and shudder to think what goes through her brain for her to develop these storylines.
Overall, I am interested to read the next one because I enjoyed the first one so much, however, I feel like this series may benefit more from viewing them as stand-alones. Then I would focus less on the 'character development' and be less concerned about slight repetitions of writing. It'll probably be a short while before I pick up the next one, just so I have some time to read something lighter, funner and less realistic.
The characters were all pretty awful in this installment. The development in Jeffrey and Sara's relationship was awkward, painful and very cringe. Jeffrey condemned Sara for not shaving her legs or being sexy, and it was like "WOW MAN, WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO MAKE SARA WANT YOU BACK". There was just lots of small parts like that and jumps in the pacing of the relationship that didn't really seem to gel with everything that is said to have gone off in the past.
In character development and consistency I also found a lot of issues. Sara was both 'uncharacteristically mean' and insensitive as both a doctor and a human being that didn't fit with her overall character that has been presented. Then the whole Lena debacle is just a sh*t storm of issues with everybody involved; particularly her relationship with her boss Jeffrey. Beyond Lena, Sara and Jeffrey however, the secondary characters are non-existent in their development, which is perhaps fair of a crime-thriller/murder-mystery style. However, it does mean that its difficult to really get a feel for the rest of the town and how they behave, beyond the suspects.
The writing I was thoroughly disappointed in, after whole passages were just copied and pasted between Blindsighted and Kisscut. In scenes where Slaughter was describing Jeffrey's office and the remodelling that had took place. For somebody that hadn't read the first one so recently, or even at all it would help to set the mood but for me it just symbolised lazy writing. At least if you're going to repeat the reasons of why something was done, have the decency to rewrite it for your readers' sake.
Introduction to Chapter Six in Kisscut:
"Ben Walker, Grant County's Chief of police before Jeffrey, had kept his office just off the briefing room in the back of the station."
"Nobody saw him again until quitting time, when Ben got in his car and drove two blocks up the street to the diner where he ate his supper. The first thing Jeffrey did when he took over the station was throw out Ben's desk."
Introduction to Chapter Eleven in Blindsighted
"Ben Walker, the chief of police before Jeffrey, had kept his office in the back of the station, just off the briefing room" ... "What Ben did from this time until five o'clock, when he could be seen scooting down the street to the diner for his supper, was a mystery. Jeffrey's first task when he took over Ben's job was to move his office to the front of the squad room."
The whole section is so similar and repetitive, and this wasn't the only case. I get its a building and its hard to describe, but literally using some of the same words and talking about the same thing, is it really that important?
The topic of this book is actually REALLY DARK (warnings for:
Overall, I am interested to read the next one because I enjoyed the first one so much, however, I feel like this series may benefit more from viewing them as stand-alones. Then I would focus less on the 'character development' and be less concerned about slight repetitions of writing. It'll probably be a short while before I pick up the next one, just so I have some time to read something lighter, funner and less realistic.
