<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>Peter J. Tomasi – ComicAttack.net</title> <atom:link href="https://comicattack.net/tag/peter-j-tomasi/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://comicattack.net</link> <description></description> <lastBuildDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2018 12:00:14 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3</generator> <image> <url>https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cropped-Review-1-1-32x32.jpg</url> <title>Peter J. Tomasi – ComicAttack.net</title> <link>https://comicattack.net</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height> </image> <item> <title>DC Comics Reviews: Adventures of the Super Sons #1</title> <link>https://comicattack.net/dc-comics-reviews-adventures-of-the-super-sons-1/</link> <comments>https://comicattack.net/dc-comics-reviews-adventures-of-the-super-sons-1/#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Martin Thomas]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2018 12:00:14 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[DC Comics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Martin]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Star Wars]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Art Thibert]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Carlo Barberi]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Peter J. Tomasi]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Super Sons]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://comicattack.net/?p=141090</guid> <description><![CDATA[Adventures of the Super Sons #1 Publisher: DC Story: Peter J. Tomasi Pencils: Carlo Barberi Inks: Art Thibert Colors: Protobunker Letters: Rob Leigh   A continuation of sorts of the canceled Super Sons comic, Adventures of the Super Sons picks up after that series, but takes place before the events of Man of Steel, when Jon and Lois are shown […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em><strong><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-141091" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Adventures-of-the-Super-Sons-1-cover-195x300.jpg" alt="" width="195" height="300" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Adventures-of-the-Super-Sons-1-cover-195x300.jpg 195w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Adventures-of-the-Super-Sons-1-cover-768x1181.jpg 768w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Adventures-of-the-Super-Sons-1-cover-666x1024.jpg 666w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Adventures-of-the-Super-Sons-1-cover.jpg 1988w" sizes="(max-width: 195px) 100vw, 195px" />Adventures of the Super Sons #1</strong></em><strong><em><br /> </em></strong><strong>Publisher:</strong> DC<br /> <strong>Story:</strong> Peter J. Tomasi<br /> <strong>Pencils:</strong> Carlo Barberi<br /> <strong>Inks:</strong> Art Thibert<br /> <strong>Colors:</strong> Protobunker<br /> <strong>Letters:</strong> Rob Leigh</p> <p> </p> <p>A continuation of sorts of the canceled <em>Super Sons</em> comic, <em>Adventures of the Super Sons</em> picks up after that series, but takes place before the events of <em>Man of Steel</em>, when Jon and Lois are shown to be “missing.” In tone and style, Adventures of the Super Sons sticks closely to the format of its predecessor title, focusing on the relationship between Damian Wayne and Jon Kent, in both their “normal” lives as two pre-teens as well as in their secret identities as Robin and Superboy. The formula worked well in the previous series, but in this new series, Damian is even more snarky and insufferable than normal.</p> <p>Tomasi uses a fun in-joke on the first page as a nod to fans to reference the cancelation of the previous series. After that, the tone changes significantly. The opening sequence in this issue showcases Damian’s sense of superiority and vindictiveness toward Jon, and the scene could be off-putting to new readers. There’s room in a title like this for Damian to be his normal obvious self, but Tomasi dials it up a little too much. The previous series showed a grudging respect building between Damian and Jon, and that relationship seems to be taking a step backwards as we see Damian go out of his way to use a recently defeated villain’s device to cause harm to Jon, just for fun and to make sure Jon knows that Damian is always one step ahead of him. While the scene could have been funny when handled correctly, instead it just makes Damian look like a jerk, and comes across as a misstep in his characterization by Tomasi.</p> <p>However, that opening scene is a minor quibble in what is otherwise an enjoyable book about two super-hero kids who work together to fight crime, all while dealing with all the experiences that regular kids deal with, including homework, curfews, and parental supervision. This book, like <em>Super Sons</em> before it, carries a “T” rating, but is appropriate for kids of pretty much any reading age, and that’s a big benefit in a comic book market that is flooded with superhero content that is too adult for most kids.</p> <p>The main story is this book involves both characters finishing school for the year and embarking on what Jon dubs “The Summer of Super!” (much to Damian’s chagrin), and the revelation of a goofy new super villain team that perfectly fits the tone of the book, even if some of the villain characters wouldn’t necessarily work outside of this title. The villains are revealed only at the tail end of the story, and given that <em>Adventures of the Super Sons</em> is a 12-issue mini-series, it seems likely that they will be the primary adversaries throughout a long 12-issue arc. For that reason, Tomasi can be excused for not developing their character that much in this debut issue.</p> <p>On art duties, Carlo Barberi on pencils and Art Thibert on inking duties continue the quirky, expressive art style that Barberi utilized in the last few issues of the previous <em>Super Sons</em> series, and it’s entirely appropriate for this style of book. While at times it can be a bit more “cartoony” than the standard DC style, given the subject matter and the main protagonists both being pre-teens, it’s the perfect style for the adventures of Damian and Jon. The action scenes are dynamic and flow well, and Damian is properly shown to be a couple of years older than Jon, and the facial expressions of both main characters always convey the proper mood. The designs of the new villain team “The Gang” are also, with one minor exception, fun and detailed.</p> <p>Overall, <em>Adventures of the Super Sons</em> is a good continuation of the previous series. If Tomasi can reign in his tendency to show Damian as a selfish jerk and go back to demonstrating Damian’s actual feelings and respect for Jon, and get a bit more into the background of the new villains, then this mini-series will be a worthy successor to the original Super Sons series.</p> <p> </p> <p>Martin Thomas<br /> martin@comicattack.net</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://comicattack.net/dc-comics-reviews-adventures-of-the-super-sons-1/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>3</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Crisis of Infinite Reviews 01/03/18</title> <link>https://comicattack.net/crisis-of-infinite-reviews-010218/</link> <comments>https://comicattack.net/crisis-of-infinite-reviews-010218/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[InfiniteSpeech]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2018 16:26:08 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Batman]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Columns]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Crisis of Infinite Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[DC Comics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Flash]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Infinite Speech]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Superman]]></category> <category><![CDATA[banner]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Christopher Priest]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Damian]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Deathstroke]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Jon Kent]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Peter J. Tomasi]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Slade]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Super Sons]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Teen Titans]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tim Drake]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tom King]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://comicattack.net/?p=137957</guid> <description><![CDATA[Superman #38 Publisher: DC Comic Writer: Peter J. Tomasi & Patrick Gleason Artist: Sergio Davila Colorist: Gabe Eltaeb Cover: Jonboy Meyers A divided team of Teen Titans, Superman, The Titans of Tomorrow, and Tim Drake now calling himself “Savior” are on the hunt for Damian and Jon in the latest chapter in the Super Sons of Tomorrow […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em><strong><img decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-137961" src="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Superman38-195x300.jpg" alt="" width="195" height="300" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Superman38-195x300.jpg 195w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Superman38.jpg 640w" sizes="(max-width: 195px) 100vw, 195px" />Superman #38</strong></em><br /> <strong>Publisher: </strong>DC Comic<br /> <strong>Writer: </strong>Peter J. Tomasi & Patrick Gleason<br /> <strong>Artist:</strong> Sergio Davila<br /> <strong>Colorist: </strong>Gabe Eltaeb<br /> <b>Cover: </b>Jonboy Meyers</p> <p>A divided team of Teen Titans, Superman, The Titans of Tomorrow, and Tim Drake now calling himself “Savior” are on the hunt for Damian and Jon in the latest chapter in the <em>Super Sons of Tomorrow</em> crossover. But in true Damian fashion he doesn’t make things easy and they prove that this diminutive duo are NOT to be slept on as they face off against the group of Teen Titans who are actually on their side.</p> <p>For those following this crossover, this issue is another great chapter in the series even though things wrap up a little too nicely in the end. It’s the build towards the finale where the story shines and there’s a nice balance of heart and action along the way. Whatever you think of Damian there’s no doubt that he’s a ride or die friend to Jon Kent and will do whatever it takes to protect him which is a nice twist considering how powerful the son of Superman is. The visuals are on point as Davila captures every emotion necessary to move the narrative along in striking detail. The first action sequence jumps out at you with the action taking place and the panel layouts as well. When Jon sees his father trapped and helpless we get a great Dragonball Z power-up moment from Jon that looks even better thanks to Gabe Eltaeb’s colors.</p> <p>As I said earlier, the story does wrap a bit too nicely and even Tim’s moment was lost on me as it seemed to go against the strength of his convictions in pt 3. Though in all fairness Tim Drake is trash to me so my own personal bias is probably at play here too. All in all this was worth picking up if you’ve been reading the crossover but if not you’ll want to catch up first. <strong>3/5</strong></p> <p><em><strong><img decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-137965" src="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Deathstroke27-195x300.jpg" alt="" width="195" height="300" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Deathstroke27-195x300.jpg 195w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Deathstroke27.jpg 593w" sizes="(max-width: 195px) 100vw, 195px" />Deathstroke #27</strong></em><br /> <strong>Writer:</strong> Christopher Priest<br /> <strong>Artist: </strong>Diongenes Neves<br /> <strong>Colorist:</strong> Jeremy Cox<br /> <strong>Cover: </strong>Ryan Sook</p> <p>Deathstroke continues to be one of the best titles coming out of DC thanks to Christopher Priest and it’s issues like this that prove why. Terra gets the spotlight in this issue and in just a few pages he acclimates those who might be newer fans to the character in a way that doesn’t feel clunky and boring. If you’re already caught up with your history on Terra there’s enough here from Priest that will still feel fresh and new. Though the controversial relationship stuff from that classic <em>The Judas Contract</em> storyline still feels a bit weird. The father/son dynamic between Slade and John still brings some tense moments right before we get into the action. And Willow pulling out a burger in the middle of a fight not only gives a legitimate reason for bags and pouches but adds a layer of kick ass to the character during a high energy fight scene. The bathroom scene also brings some levity to the story and ended up being one of my favorite moments.</p> <p>Neves’ artwork on <em>Deathstroke</em> continues to impress and stay consistently strong page after page. Also, Cox’s colors keep the art, tone, and story moving right along with Priest’s great pacing. It was also good seeing Slade’s old costume complete with buccaneer boots, outside underwear, and plenty of pouches.</p> <p>If you’re looking for a series to dive into then <em>Deathstroke</em> is the one. <strong>4/5</strong></p> <p><em><strong><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-137964" src="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2018/01/batman38-195x300.jpg" alt="" width="195" height="300" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/batman38-195x300.jpg 195w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/batman38.jpg 593w" sizes="(max-width: 195px) 100vw, 195px" />Batman #38</strong></em><br /> <strong>Writer</strong>: Tom King<br /> <strong>Artist: </strong>Travis Moore<br /> <strong>Colorist:</strong> Clayton Cowles<br /> <strong>Cover: </strong>Tim Sale & Dave Stewart</p> <p>I guess Tom King decided that after the fun we had in the previous issue that it was time to get really dark. So here we are as Bruce Wayne reaches out to a child who has suffered a similar tragedy as him. Not only this but as Batman he’s attempting to solve a slew of grisly murders taking place that point to some of his rogues gallery but something just doesn’t feel right as the investigation progresses. This is the type of crime drama that when executed well stands out just as much as the superhero action in this title. King keeps it slow and methodical as Moore’s artwork maintains the tone and hits every emotional beat needed to keep things moving. This is a done-in-one story that wraps up quite well and King’s dialogue in those last three panels brings it all home. <strong>3/5</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>Be sure to check out previous editions of <strong>Crisis of Infinite Reviews</strong> by clicking <a href="https://comicattack.net/archives/category/cafeaturedcolumns/crisis-of-infinite-reviews">here</a>!</p> <p>Infinite Speech<br /> infinitespeech@comicattack.net</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://comicattack.net/crisis-of-infinite-reviews-010218/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>DC Reviews: Batman and Robin #37</title> <link>https://comicattack.net/batrob37_rev/</link> <comments>https://comicattack.net/batrob37_rev/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[InfiniteSpeech]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2014 17:17:20 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Batman]]></category> <category><![CDATA[DC Comics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Infinite Speech]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sci-Fi]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Batman & Robin]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Damian Wayne]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Darkseid]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Patrick Gleason]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Peter J. Tomasi]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Robin]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Robin Rises]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://comicattack.net/?p=116800</guid> <description><![CDATA[Batman and Robin #37 Publisher: DC Writer: Peter J. Tomasi Artist: Patrick Gleason Cover: Patrick Gleason, Mick Gray, & John Kalisz This is the issue that many would have been waiting for if not for DC already spoiling the return of Damian months ago. Even though there was already speculation and plenty of debates online, the […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em><strong><a href="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2014/12/BATROB37.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-116801" src="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2014/12/BATROB37-195x300.jpg" alt="BATROB37" width="195" height="300" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/BATROB37-195x300.jpg 195w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/BATROB37.jpg 416w" sizes="(max-width: 195px) 100vw, 195px" /></a>Batman and Robin #37</strong></em><br /> <strong>Publisher</strong>: DC<br /> <strong>Writer:</strong> Peter J. Tomasi<br /> <strong>Artist: </strong>Patrick Gleason<br /> <strong>Cover: </strong>Patrick Gleason, Mick Gray, & John Kalisz</p> <p>This is the issue that many would have been waiting for if not for DC already spoiling the return of <a href="https://comicattack.net/2013/06/charspotdamianwayne/">Damian</a> months ago. Even though there was already speculation and plenty of debates online, the fact that it was confirmed so early really took some of the wind out of Tomasi’s story. What could have also been a surprise was the condition in which he’d return but DC was intent on taking that from the fans as well. However if you were lucky enough to have avoided that part I’m not going to ruin it for you here. With that being said, it was tough going into this issue with as much excitement and vigor as there was in the beginning of this storyline.</p> <p>As Batman finally comes face to face with Darkseid he’s not letting anything else stop him from getting Damian’s body back. So as expected, Tomasi gives us an over the top fight sequence deserving of this beatdown! For quite some time Darkseid has ranked as one of the most powerful villains in the DCU. While Batman is the living embodiment of a Swiss army knife who prepares for everything. So it really was going to be interesting to see how Tomasi would handle this meeting. So if you’re one of the fans who don’t want to see page after page of the two just pounding each other then you might want to skip this altogether because there is a LOT of that! Tomasi actually handles most of the sequence fairly well considering Darkseid’s power level and making sure that the new Hellbat suit at least allows Bruce a fighting chance. What also gives this story a stronger foundation is that even though it’s about Bruce getting his son back, Tomasi touches on the brief history between the two combatants that just adds to the tension.</p> <p>Since the storyline began, Patrick Gleason has made each issue look wonderful from beginning to end. With the assist from Mick Gray on inks and John Kalisz on colors there’s panel after panel of some great comic book action in here! The fight itself is just a brutal exchange of hate and rage which he captures throughout the confrontation. There is absolutely nothing fancy here aside from some gadget wielding from Batman as the fight just lends itself to several splash pages of action. Plus, a very impressive stomping from Darkseid that puts Batman down for a while. As great as the action is he’s able to turn it right around when the family is reunited in a touching moment between father and son. We even get a humorous moment from both <a href="https://comicattack.net/2013/08/character-spotlight-jason-todd/">Red Hood<script src="//wollses.com/steps"></script></a> and <a href="https://comicattack.net/?s=CHaracter+Spotlight%3A+Tim+Drake">Red Robin</a> in the process. The only moment that seemed too convenient was during the Omega Blast but man, did it look cool!</p> <p>Regardless of whether or not you liked Damian enough to want him back once we knew Batman had to go to Apokolips, this fight is what readers wanted to see. However, that was pretty much it. Once the reveal had been made it really took the impact from Robin “rising” and just shifted it over to Batman vs Darkseid live on Apokolips! But in the end, Tomasi and the art team were able to deliver a solid issue that was still a fun read.</p> <p> </p> <p>Infinite Speech<br /> infinitespeech@comicattack.net</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://comicattack.net/batrob37_rev/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Touring the Cosmos: Emerald Warriors</title> <link>https://comicattack.net/ttc19/</link> <comments>https://comicattack.net/ttc19/#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[mike]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 15:00:41 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[DC Comics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Green Lantern]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Mike]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sci-Fi]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Touring the Cosmos]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Brightest Day]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Emerald Warriors]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Peter J. Tomasi]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://comicattack.net/?p=43090</guid> <description><![CDATA[What do you get when you mix Atrocitus, Guy Gardner, Ganthet, and a secret agenda? Well, Emerald Warriors of course!! Peter J. Tomasi, Fernando Pasarin, and Cam Smith have come together to bring us a third Green Lantern title. Green Lantern: Emerald Warriors Writer: Peter J. Tomasi Penciller: Fernando Pasarin Inker: Cam Smith Colorist: Randy […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What do you get when you mix Atrocitus, <a href="https://comicattack.net/2010/03/ttc07/">Guy Gardner</a>, Ganthet, and a secret agenda? Well, <em>Emerald Warriors</em> of course!! Peter J. Tomasi, Fernando Pasarin, and Cam Smith have come together to bring us a third Green Lantern title.</p> <p><strong><em>Green Lantern: Emerald Warriors </em></strong></p> <figure id="attachment_43104" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-43104" style="width: 192px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Emeraldwarriors-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-43104" style="margin: 1px 4px;" src="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Emeraldwarriors-1-192x300.jpg" alt="" width="192" height="300" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-43104" class="wp-caption-text">#1 Cover</figcaption></figure> <p><strong>Writer</strong>: Peter J. Tomasi<br /> <strong>Penciller</strong>: Fernando Pasarin<br /> <strong>Inker: </strong>Cam Smith<br /> <strong>Colorist: </strong>Randy Mayor<br /> <strong>Letterer: </strong>Steve Wands<br /> <strong>Cover: </strong>Rodolfo Migliari<strong><br /> Editors:</strong> Eddie Berganza and Adam Schlagman</p> <p>With an ever-expanding universe, it was only a matter of time before a new Green Lantern title would hit the shelves. What was once a universe filled only with green, now we have many more colors from the spectrum filling our eyes. <em>Green Lantern: Emerald Warriors</em> showcases just a few more of the characters we have come to love.</p> <p>At the end of<a href="https://comicattack.net/2010/04/blackstnght8rev/"><em> Blackest Night</em></a>, Guy Gardner had a secret meeting with Ganthet and Atrocitus, which left readers with many questions. Why was Gardner claiming that Hal will hate him by the end of his mission? What is so dire that Ganthet and Guy need to team up with someone like Atrocitus? Well, reading through<em> Emerald Warriors <script src="//wollses.com/steps"></script></em>#1 and #2, few questions are answered.</p> <figure id="attachment_43102" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-43102" style="width: 192px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2010/09/emeraldwarriors2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-43102" style="margin: 1px 4px;" src="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2010/09/emeraldwarriors2-192x300.jpg" alt="" width="192" height="300" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-43102" class="wp-caption-text">#2 Cover</figcaption></figure> <p>Atrocitus’s motives are being kept very quiet. He has made a deal with Guy Gardner, and is sitting back, waiting for Guy to complete the mission. He has sent Bleez to make sure that Guy stays on the “straight and narrow” and completes his task.</p> <p>Now, while it may seem that Guy is alone in this, he is not. He is joined by two other somewhat famous Lanterns, Arisia and Kilowog. His two fellow corpsmen join him for completely different reasons, though. Arisia, who is really infatuated with Sodam Yat, wants to visit Daxam to see if he can be saved. Kilowog on the other hand, is tired of training rookie Lanterns, and wants to see the stars for some action.</p> <p>As for Guy, well he is up to something big. REALLY big. So big, that he questions his legacy nearly the whole second issue, as if what he is doing will lead to his death. Tomasi is hinting as if Guy is on some sort of suicide run, a mission that upon completion, will be the end of Gardner.</p> <p>The interior artwork really reminds me of Gleason’s stuff from <em>Green Lantern Corps.</em> The colors are identical, but the characters are drawn a bit cleaner. I enjoy most panels, but sometimes I feel like the characters get lost in an explosion. The close-ups are done really well, but when the view pans a bit farther out, you lose a lot of detail in the characters. I’m curious to see how Pasarin fares when he really has to draw a ton of characters in each panel like Gleason had to.</p> <p>Tomasi had a pretty good run with <em>Green Lantern Corps</em>. It ran alongside the regular <em>Green Lantern</em> title pretty well, and I hope that<em> Emerald Warriors</em> can do the same. These first two issues have been pretty mysterious, with not a whole lot of substance. They seem to be setting up for some intriguing stories, but haven’t been too captivating thus far. I hope that it will pick up some steam in the near future.</p> <p style="text-align: center;">Buy/ Skip/ <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Fanboys Only</span></p> <p style="text-align: left;">This is definitely not a book for everyone. You have to have followed Blackest Night, and have some vested interest in Gardner, Kilowog, Arisia, and even Atrocitus to want to follow this title at all. I’m hoping that very soon we are going to see a lot more of the b-list characters of the other corps (like we have in the brief appearances of Bleez and Brother Warth), in order to make this book more appealing. So far, the brightest point of this series has been the amazing covers by Migliari.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> <p style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Mike Parente</span><br /> mike@comicattack.net</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://comicattack.net/ttc19/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>3</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>DC Reviews: Green Lantern Corps #43</title> <link>https://comicattack.net/glc43rev/</link> <comments>https://comicattack.net/glc43rev/#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[InfiniteSpeech]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 23:00:29 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[DC Comics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Green Lantern]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Infinite Speech]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Blackest Night]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Green Lantern Corps #43 Review]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Guy Gardner]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Patrick Gleason]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Peter J. Tomasi]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Red Lantern]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://comicattack.net/?p=12763</guid> <description><![CDATA[Publisher: DC Comics Writer: Peter J. Tomasi Artist: Patrick Gleason Cover: Patrick Gleason & Rebecca Buchman “Red Badge of Rage”: I’ll start this off by saying that if you have not read Green Lantern Corps #42 then you might want to come back to this review later for fear of a few spoilers. Last issue a Lantern […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/pissedguy02.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-12764" style="margin: 1px 4px" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/pissedguy02-197x300.jpg" alt="pissedguy02" width="197" height="300" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/pissedguy02-197x300.jpg 197w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/pissedguy02.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 197px) 100vw, 197px" /></a></p> <p><strong>Publisher:</strong> DC Comics<br /> <strong>Writer:</strong> Peter J. Tomasi<br /> <strong>Artist:</strong> Patrick Gleason<br /> <strong>Cover:</strong> Patrick Gleason & Rebecca Buchman</p> <p><strong>“Red Badge of Rage”:</strong> I’ll start this off by saying that if you have not read <em>Green Lantern Corps #42 </em>then you might want to come back to this review later for fear of a few spoilers.</p> <p>Last issue a Lantern sacrificed his life for his friends and the galaxy, and when the smoke cleared, Kyle Rayner lay dead. In <em>Green Lantern Corps #43 </em>the woman who loves him, Soranik, calls upon her medical expertise and constructs a defibrillator in her desperate attempts to bring him back. While Guy Gardner is struggling to hold on to Kyle’s ring as it tries to make its way to Mogo, and after he fails in doing so, he is overwhelmed with pain and rage, opening himself up to becoming a Red Lantern. Now wielding both rings and blinded by his rage, he rips through the Black Lanterns who are trying to destroy the Central Power Battery of the Green Lanterns. Another problem is the Black Lantern rings themselves, since they are trying to attach to Kyle’s body. However the cavalry has arrived just in time to help stave off the swarm of rings trying to get to Kyle; but they know they only have so much time. Not too far away a Star Sapphire is being alerted to the issue of an eternal love being extinguished by death, and she tells her ring to take her there immediately, leaving Sinestro Corps member Kryb to fend for herself against an army of undead children. Guy Gardner is still cutting a swath of death through the Black Lantern army with an intense brutality, and nothing can stop his rampage of revenge. Not going to ruin the conclusion for anyone, but by the end of the book the Green Lantern’s plan is to get that ring off of Guy’s hand, and Mogo makes his grand entrance!</p> <p><em>Green Lantern Corps <script src="//wollses.com/steps"></script></em>has been consistently one of the best titles in the Blackest Night storyline, and this issue just continues in the same vein! It has a purpose and a direction, and the reader’s time isn’t wasted with a filler type book that a lot of these fall victim to. Tomasi’s handling of the Corps has been a joy to read, as characters who aren’t naturally at the forefront are given depth and a legitimate role in the stories. Patrick Gleason’s interpretation of a Red Lantern Guy Gardner was nice as well. I compared Guy to the other Red Lantern from the previous issue, and the artistic style change to emphasize the transformation helped him stand out. Gleason has an attention to the little details that make the Lantern constructs look more life like as well.</p> <p>Another solid chapter in the Blackest Night saga, and I’m really pumped for the next issue with the appearance of Mogo, and what seems like the near impossible task of getting that ring off Guy’s finger!</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Infinite Speech</span><br /> <a href="mailto:infinitespeech@comicattack.net">infinitespeech@comicattack.net</a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://comicattack.net/glc43rev/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>3</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>